One US dollar now costs 2 million rials in Iran, and here’s what it can buy
Sanctions and the US-Israel war on Iran have left the country’s people unable to keep pace with rising prices.
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US pauses fresh military action against Iran, turns to sanctions and maritime pressure
US News: The US does not intend to carry out further military strikes on Iran âfor now,â secretary of state Marco Rubio has informed the foreign ministers of s.
Bayer Leverkusen reject Aston Villa transfer approach for Cameroonian striker Christian Kofane
Aston Villa have had an approach rejected for Bayer Leverkusen striker Christian Kofane, according to The Athletic Leverkusen made it clear that they do not...
'Played competitive matches against boys': Pakistan skipper Fatima Sana reveals unusual Asia Cup preparation
Cricket News: Pakistanâs womenâs cricket team have taken an unusual route to prepare for the Womenâs Asia Cup, playing full T20 matches against a menâs side during .
Cloud seeding drones generate 19 million gallons of water in Alaska in just three hours, raising hopes for drought-hit regions
US News: A Southern California climate-tech start-up says it has produced an estimated 19 million gallons of additional precipitation over Alaskaâs Kenai Penin.
Texas A&M junior WR named to USA TODAY's Top 100 CFB player rankings
Texas A&M WR Mario Craver was the only Aggie named to USA TODAY's Top 100 college football player rankings ahead of the 2026 season.
Patrick Cantlay disagrees with Jack Nicklaus’ opinion about the golf ball rollback
The ever-increasing distance in modern-day golf is threatening the future of the game. The pace of technological advancement is unsustainable.
Russia planning to use nukes? Why CIA chief made 'emergency' visit to Moscow; report
Europe News: Russia may be considering a dramatic escalation of the Ukraine war with CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly travelling to Moscow for an âemergencyâ.
Iranian assassination plot against Netanyahu's son Yair foiled in Florida: Report
Middle East News: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's eldest son, Yair Netanyahu, was the target of an alleged Iranian assassination plot while he was living in.
College baseball player fatally shot after trying to enter wrong house, mom says
Glenwood "Bubba" Pysher IV was fatally shot by police after allegedly mistaking a stranger's home for a friend's house following a night out.
Best CD rates today, Wednesday, August 26, 2026: Earn up to 4.30% APY
On Wednesday, August 26, 2026, some of the highest CD rates are at 4% APY or more. Not sure where to find them? Learn more about where to get the best CD rat...
Nvidia earnings could reveal its fastest-growing business isn't chips: Chart of the Day
Wall Street is focused on Nvidia's GPUs, but the faster-growing story is sitting beside them.
How Borussia Dortmund are trying to recreate the exciting BVB of the past as they rebuild with youth under Niko Kovac
Ahead of the return of the Bundesliga, Adam Bate visits Borussia Dortmund to speak to head coach Niko Kovac as well as players and executives to find out how the perennial challengers to Bayern Munich are returning to first principles in an attempt to win again...
Best high-yield savings interest rates today, Wednesday, August 26, 2026: Earn up to 4.15% APY
Today, Wednesday, August 26, 2026, the highest savings account rate available from our partners is 4.15% APY. This rate is offered by Forbright Bank.
Susan Collins tries to keep Trump off the ballot in Maine
During a campaign stop in South Carolina last week, President Trump urged Republicans to turn out and vote as if he were on the ballot. Sen. Susan Collins (R), fighting an uphill re-election battle in blue-leaning Maine, is sending the opposite signal, flexing her independent streak and keeping her distance from Trump and Vice President…
HELOC and home equity loan rates today, Wednesday, August 26, 2026: Why locking in a low rate matters
These are the HELOC and home equity loan rates for Wednesday, August 26, 2026. The average HELOC adjustable rate is 7.16%, a new 2026 low. The national avera...
Mortgage and refinance interest rates today, Wednesday, August 26, 2026: Rates down across the board
The average 30-year fixed rate today, Wednesday, August 26, 2026, is 6.53%, down 10 basis points since yesterday. The 15-year fixed loan is currently 5.94%,...
No ITR filed despite high-value transactions, then came a tax notice: Taxpayer declared Rs 1.38 crore business loss and claimed Rs 5.31 lakh TDS refund; department denied it, but Delhi ITAT ordered refund with interest
India Business News: What happens to your income tax refund claim if you forget to file an original income tax return under Section 139? Thatâs the question that the Incom.
Omar Marmoush transfer news: Tottenham agree deal to sign Man City forward on loan with £60m obligation to buy
Tottenham have agreed a deal to sign Omar Marmoush from Man City; Spurs are set to sign the forward on an initial loan move with a £60m obligation to buy; Marmoush is set to undergo a medical ahead of following former City team-mate Savio to Spurs, who signed on Tuesday
The Bulgarian village that fears becoming an Iranian target
US Air Force refuelling planes caused anxiety in Bezmer. While their departure has brought relief, tensions persist.
Bigas pide un Elche unido y convencido para buscar los tres puntos en Santander
El central franjiverde ha dejado claro que si plasman lo que están trabajando tienen muchas opciones de llevarse los tres puntos
Dolly Parton's cause of death revealed and more top headlines
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Israel's seizure of Unrwa training college in East Jerusalem condemned
It marks the shutting of the last of the Palestinian refugee agency's facilities in the sector of the city, after Israel passed a law against it.
Australia's First Wind Trees Are Spinning and People Are All About It
Two metal trees beside a suburban Perth road are generating electricity every time their leaf-shaped turbines begin to spin. The nine-meter structures are Au...
The Houston Rockets' Shrewd Negotiating Could Extend Their Title Window
The more that the Rockets get their core players signed to team-friendly contracts, the better chance they'll have of remaining in the NBA's championship pic...
This day in Juventus history: A new era begins in Turin
Three legendary debuts, two braces, and a 4-0 statement: how Juve rebuilt its spine in a single afternoon.
The Stock Market Is Repeating a Dangerous Pattern Not Seen in 60 Years. History Says Investors Should Buckle Up.
AI stocks could be setting the market up for trouble.
Hackers Just Stole $130 Million Worth of Bitcoin From Cold Storage. Here's Why That Matters for Bitcoin Investors.
Bitcoin is up 21% in the past few days, as positive sentiment takes over.
Why we should all get used to high household energy bills
The government is under pressure to support billpayers when domestic energy prices predicted to rise further.
Missouri grandma ordered to stop serving free breakfasts refuses to back down, 'They are my family'
Kathy Kite says she won't stop serving free breakfast in Harrisburg, Missouri, despite a health department letter saying she needs a permit
Investigation into Dodgers owner is a reminder that 'zombie insurers' walk among us — critics warn 'they will blow up'
"There are zombie insurers hiding today in the marketplace. We need to speak more openly about it.”
Raids & kidnapping drills: How Chinese students are preparing for college in Trump's USA
Rest of World News: For most Chinese teenagers preparing to leave for American universities, the final months before departure are all about packing clothes, buying the r.
Ukrainian drone attacks kill 3 as fire destroys Wildberries warehouse
Tambov Governor Yevgeny Pervyshov says Wildberries logistics centre “completely destroyed by fire”.
United Airlines' Relax Row turns 3 economy seats into a couch — and one plus-size traveler says it's a game-changer
More space could make long-haul flights easier — if the price is right.
Ayyoub Bouaddi transfer: Manchester City complete record-breaking £86m deal to sign 18-year-old Morocco midfielder
Man City have completed the signing of Ayyoub Bouaddi from Lille; City will pay a fixed fee of £81.3m plus £4.3m in add-ons; the 18-year-old becomes the most expensive teenage signing in Premier League history
Lindsey Graham's sister wins Republican primary to contest Senate seat in November
The Trump-backed candidate, whose brother Lindsey Graham died in July, has never previously run for elected office.
Rômulo a doubt for RB Leipzig’s game vs. Gladbach
Rômulo (24) missed RB Leipzig’s DFB Pokal victory over Eintracht Trier, and now the Brazilian attacker could miss their Bundesliga opening against Borussia M...
Celtic count the cost of Champions League flop
Scottish champions Celtic face a second successive season without Champions League football, a blow which will not only have serious financial consequences,...
Infantino has no future at FIFA, says European Leagues chief
Claudius Schaefer insists the influence of the FIFA president has ‘grown from year to year’.
Washington Post fired Karen Attiah over social-media posts in 2025; an arbitrator has now ordered her reinstated with full back pay
US News: Karen Attiah, a former Washington Post opinion writer and the newspaper's founding global opinions editor, was fired on September 11, 2025, one day af.