Iranian Cafe Mogul Sentenced to 12 Years for Pro- Protest Support
Sadegh Saeedinia, manager of the Saeedinia cafe chain, has been jailed and stripped of assets for backing January protests in one of…
Month: September 2026
Gloria Steinem, Feminist Icon and Co-Founder of Ms. Magazine, Dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the celebrated journalist and feminist activist who co-founded Ms. Magazine, has died at her home at age 92.
Trump Becomes First Living US President on Currency in a Century
The US Mint has released a commemorative $1 coin featuring Donald Trump's portrait, marking the first time a living president has appeared…
Average 401(k) Balances Surge as Workers Max Out Contributions
Strong market gains drove 401(k) balances up 10.5% this quarter, with workers in their 30s and 40s saving record shares of their…
Politics
Hegseth Favors Sean Parnell for Army Secretary: Sources
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has identified Sean Parnell as his top choice to replace Dan Driscoll as Army secretary, sources say.
Two Palestinian Teens Killed in West Bank as Settlers and Snipers Siege Village
Israeli settlers and snipers surround a West Bank village where two Palestinian teenagers were killed, amid political rallies by Netanyahu and Smotrich…
Norway Impounds Russian Research Vessel in Svalbard to Enforce Ukraine Compensation Award
Norwegian authorities seized the Russian ship Professor Molchanov in Svalbard to enforce a $4.22 billion arbitration award owed by Russia to Ukraine's…
Technology
France Lifts Ban to Permit On-Road Tesla Self-Driving Tests
France authorized Tesla self-driving road trials on Sept 2, reversing a July safety ban following talks with Elon Musk.
Auger-Aliassime Begins US Open Campaign With Dominant Opening Hold
Felix Auger-Aliassime opens his 2026 US Open campaign with a service hold to love, starting as the No 3 seed despite lingering…
Technology
Wayve Launches Driverless Robotaxis in London via Uber
London becomes the first city to host Wayve's driverless robotaxis through an Uber partnership, marking a significant milestone for the UK-based tech…