POLITICALDAD

A $400 million settlement resolving U.S. children’s privacy litigation may force TikTok to change how it handles young users’ data and influence other apps’ practices.

Reopens immigrant visa processing for families and employers after months of halted cases affecting nationals from dozens of countries; may speed reunions and work-based admissions.

The Pentagon’s move to fire the military’s newsroom leaders could change what service members read and raises questions about editorial independence at a Pentagon-funded outlet.

50% tariffs on Canadian goods took effect after talks collapsed; matching retaliation could raise prices and disrupt cross-border supply chains for households and builders.

Tariffs were waived for 300,000 metric tons of ground beef for 90 days to lower grocery prices; U.S. cattle producers have objected.

Tropical Storm Moke formed in the Central Pacific; Hawaii could face strong winds and heavy rain, risking power outages and travel disruptions.

National gas average rose in August, pushing up weekend travel and commuting costs for drivers.

Long-term Treasury yields rebounded despite expanded buybacks, risking higher mortgage, auto and credit costs that affect monthly household budgets.

U.S. sanctions push aims to pressure Iran economically, which could affect energy markets and diplomatic ties.

Top seed Jannik Sinner withdrew from the US Open with a right knee injury, reshuffling the men’s draw and chances for other contenders.

DoD survey shows reported unwanted sexual contact rose even as estimated prevalence fell, tracking whether reforms improve safety and reporting across the services.

Ed Martin is leaving the Justice Department to work on election-related legal cases, which could affect coordination of election litigation before November.

President threatened a defamation suit against a think tank over a National Guard report, raising questions about legal claims and public research.

CM Punk retained the WWE championship on SmackDown after Sami Zayn interference, advancing a top feud ahead of fall pay‑per‑views.

VP Vance campaigned at a Middletown steel plant where his grandfather worked, pitching the GOP slate and prioritizing an industrial Midwest jobs message.

A federal appeals court paused an order granting an extra year of eligibility to the 2022 class, affecting rosters and scholarship plans for college teams.

George Russell took sprint pole at Zandvoort, shaping Saturday’s sprint and influencing qualifying and race strategy for fans and teams.

U.K. court ordered Prince Harry and others to pay interim legal costs to a publisher after losing a privacy case.

Trump stumped in South Carolina urging voters to back Sen. Darline Graham in a GOP runoff, testing his influence days before the election.