Robotaxis are real now — so is the pushback
Robotaxis are expanding. So is the fight over the rules governing them. In New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul withdrew a proposal earlier this year that would have opened the door to driverless robotaxis...
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Six Finalists To Vie For 2026 Library of Congress Lavine/Ken Burns Prize for Film, With Winner To Receive $200,000
EXCLUSIVE: The richest prize in documentary film is down to a half dozen finalists. On Monday, the Library of Congress, The Better Angels Society, Ken Burns, and the Crimson Lion/Lavine Family...
Central Bankers Don’t Work for Presidents
Bloomberg Opinion columnist Daniel Moss says central banks need enough independence to make painful economic decisions, but autonomy cannot mean freedom from consequences. They ultimately answer to...
US-Canada Tariff War Escalates After Collapse of Talks
Brian Gardner, chief Washington policy strategist at Stifel, discusses the collapse in trade negotiations between the US and Canada. The US implemented a new 50% tax on imports of hundreds of...
2026 U.S. Presidents Cup team, standings: Scottie Scheffler, Cameron Young lead battle into Medinah
The top player in the world once again tops the standings as the Americans aim to win their 11th straight cup
U.S. to Unveil Broader Campaign to Cripple Iran’s Economy
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said last week that countries that continue to do business with Iran would face the “full might and force” of the U.S. government.
With Trump Against Him, Can Ralph Norman Win in South Carolina?
Representative Ralph Norman’s recalcitrant posture may have widened the rift that cleared the way for President Trump’s endorsement of Senator Darline Graham.
Zambia’s Bond Sale Draws Robust Demand After Hichilema Wins Vote
Zambia’s borrowing costs fell in the first bond auction since this month’s elections as investors bet that political continuity will bolster the prospects of Africa’s second-biggest copper producer.
Lula’s Lead Over Bolsonaro Shrinks as Campaign Opens, Poll Shows
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s lead over conservative challenger Flávio Bolsonaro shrank as official campaigning officially began for October’s election, a new poll showed.
25 Best 'It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia' Quotes, Ranked
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia has gone down in television history as the longest-running live-action sitcom to date, thanks to its devoted fan base and iconic characters. With the 18th season...
Brad Pitt’s ‘Heart of the Beast’ Added to San Sebastián Lineup
Paramount Pictures’ “The Heart of the Beast,” starring Brad Pitt and directed by David Ayer, has been added to San Sebastián Film Festival’s lineup, screening out of competition in its Official...
Democratic socialists’ biggest challenge? Their own platform.
The party document aims to upend the status quo. That can mean a bumpy ride for candidates trying to win in the short term.
Can Democrats Win Back the Senate? Why Their Chances Are Improving.
James Talarico, a Democrat, is trying win a Senate race in Texas after decades of disappointments for his party.
As Democrats Struggle in Some Western States, Independents See an Opening
Todd Achilles is among a wave of independent challengers.
Bessent is expected to announce new measures aimed at isolating Iran.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said last week that countries that continue to do business with Iran would face the “full might and force” of the U.S. government.
Where Iran’s Young People Gather, the Government Sees Threats to Its Authority
Iranians at a cafe in Tehran in April.
‘Jeevan Bheema Yojana’ Moves Release Dates Back A Week
EXCLUSIVE: Hindi crime comedy Jeevan Bheema Yojana has moved its worldwide theatrical release date back a week to September 4. The Arshad Warsi starrer was previously set for this Friday (August 28),...
Fidelity Fund Doubles Gold Holdings on Uncertainty Over Fed
A portfolio manager at Fidelity International Ltd. has doubled his fund’s gold holdings over the past three weeks, citing increasing uncertainty over US Federal Reserve policy as a catalyst.
Alibaba's $10B Share Sale Draws Investor Scrutiny | The China Show | 8/24/2026
“Bloomberg: The China Show” is your definitive source for news and analysis on the world's second-biggest economy. From politics and policy to tech and trends, Yvonne Man and David Ingles give global...
Korean Financial Regulator Relocation Plan Faces Staff Exodus
South Korea risks accelerating staff exodus from its financial regulator as the government considers moving the agency out of Seoul, with an overwhelming majority of surveyed employees saying they...
Trump to award Congressional Space Medal of Honor to Artemis II astronauts
The Artemis II crew will receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor after becoming the first humans in more than 50 years to travel beyond the Moon. Their 10-day Orion mission also carried them...
Indonesia Bonds Draw Highest Inflows Since 2019 on Rupiah Gains
Indonesian government bonds drew the biggest foreign inflows in more than seven years, helped by a stronger rupiah and expectations that the central bank will keep interest rates steady following a...
AIPAC Wants to Back This Republican, but He Has Some Reservations
Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for Senate in Michigan, speaking during a campaign event last week in Detroit.
John Oliver Embarrasses Trump Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy Over ‘Godawful’ YouTube Reality Show and ‘Real World’ Past
John Oliver is an outspoken fan of reality TV — but not this former “Real World” star. On Sunday’s “Last Week Tonight,” the political pundit took aim squarely at Sean Duffy, President Trump’s...
The Building Blocks of Personhood: Oliver Sacks on Neurocognitive Pillar of What Makes Us Who We Are
“Biologically, physiologically, we are not so different from each other; historically, as narratives — we are each of us unique.” “A person’s identity,” Amin Maalouf wrote in his brilliant treatise...
Pimco Expects Elevated Term Premium, Says Bonds Are Attractive
The extra compensation investors demand to hold long-dated government bonds is likely to remain elevated barring an unexpected economic downturn, presenting opportunities to buy at higher yields,...
Frontier-technology markets are too narrow — here’s how to widen them
Nature, Published online: 24 August 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-02572-8Governments need to keep their procurement processes as open as possible, or they will face risks of technological lock-in down...
We are so back! Bitcoin’s 23% rally on US debt policy: Hodler’s Digest
The US may face a debt crisis within three years according to Ray Dalio, and debt-related issues helped fuel a rally in Bitcoin that could mark the beginning of a new cycle.
Streamer Files Class Action Lawsuit Against Twitch Over AI Training
By the site's own admission, using streamers to train generative AI was never going to be popular, but one Connecticut-based creator alleges the policy extends beyond the last month
Trump’s Economic Approach Draws Concern From Some Republicans
President Donald Trump arrives aboard Air Force One at John F. Kennedy International Airport earlier this month.
Bloomberg This Weekend 8/23/2026
The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Alexis Christoforous bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New...
Data Center Expansion Tests Voter Patience
The rapid expansion of AI data centers is becoming a political issue in Ohio as residents raise concerns about higher electricity bills, tax incentives and secrecy around local development deals....
Zelensky Says His Ex-Defense Minister Was Wrong to Call for Elections
President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine this month in Belgrade, Serbia.
How Water Scarcity Is Changing the Economics of the Southwest
The Colorado River provides water to seven states, contributing to an estimated $1.4 trillion in annual economic activity. But decades of decline, record-low snowpack and shrinking reservoirs have...
Alliance Tested as Trump Pulls Out of South Korea Drill
The US and South Korea sharply curtailed their annual military exercises after President Donald Trump ordered them scaled back, surprising Seoul as North Korea expands its nuclear and missile...
Iceland Faces Close Vote on EU Talks
Iceland will vote August 29th on whether to resume accession talks with the European Union, with recent polling showing a narrow advantage for the “yes” side. RUV Correspondent Ingólfur Bjarni...
U.S.-Canada Trade War: What to Know About Tariffs and the Negotiations
In a powerful speech on Saturday, Prime Minister Mark Carney of Canada said the country was under attack by President Trump’s tariffs and “at war” with the United States.
Jeffries and Kushner Meet Privately as Midterm Attacks Fly
President Trump’s son-in-law and the man in line to be speaker of a Democratic-led House discussed how Democrats and the administration could work together.
The Data Center Backlash Bursts Into the Midterms
With opposition to the centers mounting, many Democrats and a growing number of Republicans are campaigning against them.
The Midterms Feel Like 2006 All Over Again
In 2006, Democrats gained 31 House seats and installed Nancy Pelosi, who is now retiring, as the first woman speaker.
Echoing Trump, Latin America’s Leaders Boost Allies Across Borders
President Javier Milei of Argentina, left, with Flávio Bolsonaro, who hopes to be Brazil’s next president, last month. Mr. Milei’s strident support of Mr. Bolsonaro’s candidacy led to a rift with the...
Angry Ohio Voters Could Turn Their State Purple Again
In Millersport, Ohio, a village outside Columbus, a school cafeteria was packed for a hearing on Monday about a proposed power plant that would provide energy to a $2.1 billion data center project...
El-Sayed’s win triggered wave of anti-Muslim rhetoric online, Post analysis shows
After Abdul El-Sayed won the Democratic Senate nomination in Michigan, conservative commentary about him shifted focus from socialism to his Muslim identity.
Karoline Leavitt Announces Post-White House Job
“Karoline will now be one of my top outside advisors, and an influential voice within the Republican Party,” President Donald Trump said in a statement earlier this week announcing the departure of...
New Zealand Labour Opposition Vows to Restore RBNZ Dual Mandate
New Zealand’s main opposition Labour Party pledged to restore the central bank’s dual mandate if it wins office in the Nov. 7 election, saying price stability and sustainable employment are both...
Malaysia Rules Out $1.9 Billion Takeover of Passport Supplier
Malaysia’s government has ruled out a potential acquisition of Datasonic Technologies Sdn., which supplies the country’s passports and national identity cards.
Nancy Kassebaum, First Woman to Chair a Major Senate Panel, Dies at 94
Senator Nancy Kassebaum in 1995, outside her office on Capitol Hill. During the first of her three terms, she was the only woman in the Senate.
‘The Magic Faraway Tree’ Review: Wholesome, Harmless Family Movie Aims to Give Enid Blyton the Paddington Treatment
If the children’s books of Enid Blyton have fallen out of fashion in classrooms and libraries — largely due to the racism and regressive gender politics throughout the British author’s oeuvre — they...
Bloomberg This Weekend 8/22/2026
The news doesn’t stop when markets close. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Alexis Christoforous bring clarity, context and a bit of humor to the weekend’s biggest headlines, LIVE from New...