US bonds gave back all the gains that followed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s proposal to increase buybacks of longer-dated debt, suggesting investors view the measure as only a temporary remedy for borrowing costs. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Jonathan Levin discusses the Treasury market moves.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-20 14:35

Singapore and India are working to formalise skills training for India’s expanding semiconductor sector as they deepen economic cooperation. They are also exploring stronger capital-market links, including derivatives and possible dual listings, and signed three agreements on food safety and agri-food trade, maritime heritage and telecommunications.

CCNA2026-08-20 14:31

Hispanas Organized for Political Equality is encouraging Latina women to strengthen their voices and advance their careers.

AABC News2026-08-20 14:30

An Ontario woman says scammers impersonating Rogers representatives used her personal information to persuade her to accept a seemingly legitimate phone upgrade. After returning several devices, she found fraudulent lines, device charges and a $2,500 loan opened in her name. Rogers has agreed to waive the related fees.

GGlobal News2026-08-20 14:26

Cooler, wetter weather has eased conditions in Paris after weeks of severe heat, but France recorded at least 1,200 additional deaths during its July heatwave, following more than 5,700 deaths in an earlier heatwave. Extreme weather is still affecting parts of Europe, where wildfires from Belgium to the Mediterranean have prompted further evacuations.

CCNA2026-08-20 14:22

Intercontinental Exchange CEO Jeff Sprecher says the Clarity Act would help establish clearer rules for crypto. He also discusses ICE’s $1.6 billion investment in prediction-market platform Polymarket and the possibility of extending trading hours.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-20 14:19

Students nationwide are confronting AI-generated pornography that can feature themselves or people they know. CBS News found more than a dozen AI “nudify” apps readily available in app stores, with some lacking age restrictions.

CCBS News2026-08-20 14:16

House Majority Leader Steve Scalise discussed President Donald Trump’s crippling economic operation against Iran, which Trump has called an “Economic D-Day” while warning U.S. allies.

FFox News2026-08-20 14:15

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly preparing to move back to the UK with their children, Archie and Lilibet, in what is portrayed as a major royal comeback.

AABC News2026-08-20 14:15

Moderna and Merck say a personalized mRNA cancer vaccine used with Keytruda reduced the risk of melanoma returning and spreading in high-risk patients. Dr. Jon LaPook and trial researcher Dr. Janice Mehnert provide more information.

CCBS News2026-08-20 14:15

USAA unveiled the National Military Monument in Washington, D.C., as a living tribute to more than 41 million veterans who have served the United States during the country’s 250th birthday celebrations. The monument will remain open through Nov. 12.

CCBS News2026-08-20 14:14

Australia is challenging Israel’s decision not to pursue a criminal investigation into the 2024 deaths of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza, including Australian Zomi Frankcom. Foreign Minister Penny Wong says Australia has no confidence in the IDF’s military justice process. The report examines the diplomatic fallout, the military’s reasoning and reactions in Israel.

DDW News2026-08-20 14:12

Vancouver Island farmers Celina Knuff and her partner are relocating their farm 6,000 kilometres to Nova Scotia because high land prices are making expansion increasingly difficult. They bought a 50-acre farm for roughly the price of a one-bedroom Vancouver Island condo and will move their animals and citrus trees there.

GGlobal News2026-08-20 14:11

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle plan to move back to the UK later this month. Harry has expressed a wish to reconcile with his father and spend more time with the UK monarch, who is receiving treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer.

Eeuronews2026-08-20 14:09

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced a nearly €1bn, five-part plan at an annual dialogue with entrepreneurs in Khiva. It includes lower energy prepayments, new credit guarantees and easier capital-market access, alongside rules limiting inspections and placing the burden of proof on the state.

Eeuronews2026-08-20 14:07

Craig Prescott, a law lecturer at Royal Holloway University of London, discusses the shock announcement that Harry and Meghan will return to Britain for an extended stay. The couple left the country in 2020.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-20 14:06

Residential buildings in Ukraine’s Kyiv region were damaged in a Russian attack. Emergency workers are clearing rubble from a densely populated area, where multiple rockets hit and blew out windows in apartment blocks, leaving residents to deal with the aftermath.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-20 14:06

Prince Harry and Meghan plan to move back to Britain this month, six years after stepping down from their royal duties and relocating to the United States. Deadline editor Dominic Patten spoke to Reuters about the couple’s move.

RReuters2026-08-20 14:03

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Chairman Michael Selig says the crypto industry will receive market-structure rules even if Congress fails to pass the so-called Clarity Act. He remains optimistic about the bill’s prospects but says regulators are prepared to act if it fails.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-20 14:03

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports on the latest developments in an alleged cocaine-trafficking operation involving Penn State fraternities.

AABC News2026-08-20 14:00

Jason Furman, who formerly chaired the Council of Economic Advisers under President Obama, says elevated interest rates are likely to persist as governments and companies compete for capital. With US national debt above $40 trillion, he says Congress will ultimately need spending cuts, tax increases, or both to address the fiscal imbalance. Furman also says substantial AI-driven productivity gains may remain one to three years away as businesses learn how to use the technology.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-20 13:59

PGA of America CEO Terry Clark discusses the 2027 PGA Championship in suburban Dallas, golf’s growth and preparations for the next Ryder Cup.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-20 13:59

North Korea launches missiles while the United States and South Korea conduct joint military exercises. South Korea convenes its security council to discuss Pyongyang’s latest launches and urges the North to stop provocations. The program also covers Wang Yi’s call for closer China-South Korea ties and Taiwan’s proposed record defense budget for 2027.

CCNA2026-08-20 13:55

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde warns that an overly fragmented single market cannot support Europe’s top priority of competing globally in the artificial intelligence race.

Eeuronews2026-08-20 13:55