Breaking NewsAug 31, 2026, 09:00 AM

The U.S. Venezuela oil deal won’t lower your gas prices. Here’s what you need to know - NPR

The Trump administration announced a deal Friday to develop a vast amount of Venezuela's oil reserves, with the U.S. taking a majority stake. Energy experts say there are many reasons to be skeptical.

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New York Post•Aug 31, 2026, 09:00 AM

9/11 cancers skyrocket nearly 1,700% as toxic toll on survivors surpasses first responders ahead of 25th anniversary - New York Post

“For months afterward, you could taste the fuel in the air in the back of your throat and mouth. They kept telling us the air was safe. I don’t think it was.”

Politico•Aug 31, 2026, 08:45 AM

The House is back in session. Many Republicans hope it won’t be for long. - Politico

If lawmakers can pass a shutdown-averting stopgap, many are hoping to beat an early retreat to the campaign trail.

CNBC•Aug 31, 2026, 07:07 AM

Stock futures fall after U.S. strikes Iran; Wall Street heads for winning month: Live updates - CNBC

The Dow is up 2.1% in August, on pace for its fifth consecutive monthly advance.

Yahoo Entertainment•Aug 31, 2026, 06:06 AM

Oil jumps more than 2% after US attack on Iran's Larak Island - Yahoo Finance

By Enes Tunagur LONDON, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Oil prices were trading nearly 2% higher on Monday after the U.S. attacked an Iranian island in the Strait of Horm...

Al Jazeera English•Aug 31, 2026, 05:13 AM

Iran attacks US bases in Jordan after US strikes Larak Island - Al Jazeera

The exchange of attacks is the first flare-up in violence between the two sides since late July.

CNBC•Aug 31, 2026, 04:57 AM

China's Xi builds diplomatic clout with multiple state visits ahead of Trump summit - CNBC

Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to make his first visit to India before traveling to the U.S. for a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump.