U.S. inflation held at 3.4% in August, slightly above expectations, as diesel and gasoline prices climbed. The report adds pressure on the Federal Reserve ahead of its next interest rate decision.
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Five people were killed and 40 injured when a Dutch tourist coach overturned in a roadworks area in the Swiss Alps. Police said the cause remains under investigation, and the dead have not yet been identified.
Houthi forces have seized key coastal positions and reportedly reached Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, strengthening their position over a vital Red Sea shipping route. The advance comes amid rising oil prices, renewed fighting in Yemen and warnings of a growing humanitarian crisis.
Houthi fighters have seized Yemen’s Red Sea port city of Mokha, according to multiple reports, raising concern over shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The advance comes as U.S. diesel prices hit a record $6.05 a gallon and oil markets face new pressure.
The United States is marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks with ceremonies in New York, at the Pentagon and at the Flight 93 memorial in Pennsylvania. The commemorations come amid renewed attention to post-attack health records and reflections on the attacks’ lasting toll.
The national average diesel price has reached $6 a gallon for the first time, intensifying pressure on transportation, farming and food costs. Analysts cite the Iran war, refinery disruptions and reduced Russian diesel exports as key drivers.
Republicans ended a first-of-its-kind midterm convention in Dallas with Donald Trump firmly at the center of their campaign strategy. But the event also highlighted growing attention to 2028, with JD Vance and Marco Rubio frequently mentioned as possible successors.
Anthropic says it disrupted misuse of its Claude AI models tied to biological weapons risks, missile software, cyber-espionage, propaganda, surveillance and scams. The company said it banned accounts, strengthened monitoring and shared intelligence with authorities and industry partners.