The Colorado River supplies seven states and supports an estimated $1.4 trillion in annual economic activity. Decades of decline, record-low snowpack and shrinking reservoirs have pushed the system toward crisis, with Lake Powell nearing levels that could endanger hydropower. As key rules expire without a long-term state agreement, the federal government is proposing cuts to lower-basin water use, with Arizona facing the hardest impact.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-23 14:00

Animal welfare activists in Romania are investigating suspicions of a lucrative business involving stray dogs. Although public funds are available for widespread spaying and neutering, tens of thousands of strays are killed nationwide each year, amid reports of injured and dead dogs and millions in public money.

DDW News2026-08-23 14:00

In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Sen. Chris Van Hollen of Maryland discusses ideological divisions within the Democratic Party as democratic socialist candidates head into the general elections for the midterms. He says he would not reject a DSA endorsement but is “certainly not seeking” it.

NNBC News2026-08-23 13:58

Bestselling author Patrick Radden Keefe discusses his new book, “London Falling,” which examines the mysterious 2019 death of 19-year-old Zac Brettler. After his death, Brettler’s parents learned that he had been posing as the son of a Russian oligarch. The story explores London’s influx of extreme wealth, social-media-driven status anxiety and the family’s attempt to understand his secret life.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-23 13:58

In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., says he is confident Republicans will defeat what he calls “radical” and “weird” Democratic candidates in key Senate races from Texas to Michigan.

NNBC News2026-08-23 13:57

After Washington imposed new tariffs, Ottawa prepared matching retaliation. Economist Laurence Kotlikoff discusses the escalating US-Canada tariff dispute, its economic consequences for both countries, the risks of a prolonged trade war and possible effects on North American trade.

TTRT World2026-08-23 13:56

In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Democratic Sen. Chris Van Hollen says the party has not answered voters’ affordability concerns and acknowledges he is considering a 2028 presidential campaign.

NNBC News2026-08-23 13:55

Vladimir Putin warned that Russia could retaliate against Ukraine’s most sensitive economic sectors, following Ukrainian strikes on Russian economic and industrial infrastructure. The warning came after a Russian drone attack on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih left at least 16 dead and more than 130 injured.

TTRT World2026-08-23 13:54

Putin threatens to retaliate against Ukraine’s economic sectors as both sides intensify strikes on infrastructure far behind the front lines. An analyst considers whether the war has become a conflict with no end in sight.

TTRT World2026-08-23 13:53

ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl examines the escalating trade war between the United States and Canada and the risks it poses for Trump, along with the midterm elections.

AABC News2026-08-23 13:48

The US and South Korea sharply reduced their annual military exercises after President Donald Trump ordered them scaled back, surprising Seoul. The move comes as North Korea expands its nuclear and missile capabilities and strengthens military ties with Russia, while the US shifts an aircraft carrier and other resources away from the Indo-Pacific.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-23 13:47

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Ukraine has “opened Pandora’s box” by targeting Russian economic sites, warning that Moscow will retaliate against Ukraine’s most sensitive economic sectors. His remarks followed a deadly Russian drone strike on a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih that killed at least 16 people and injured more than 130. Rescue workers are still searching the wreckage for missing people.

TTRT World2026-08-23 13:47

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced at Singapore’s National Day Rally that several smaller islands, including Semakau, Bukom and Pulau Sudong, will be merged into a larger western island to support a new generation of industries. Pulau Brani will also be developed with new attractions after port operations move out, with some land reclaimed.

CCNA2026-08-23 13:47

The second World Humanoid Robot Games have opened in Beijing, bringing together more than 2,000 robots from 16 countries for five days of competition. Over 600 teams will take part in more than 50 events spanning sports and everyday tasks, while 1,300-plus individual contests test movement, balance and real-world performance.

TTRT World2026-08-23 13:44

Tom Barrack, the US ambassador to Türkiye and envoy to Syria, says the intelligence behind an Israeli strike on a Syrian air base was wrong and that Turkish forces were not moving military assets there. The admission comes as Syria becomes an increasingly sensitive source of friction between Ankara and Tel Aviv.

TTRT World2026-08-23 13:44

Greece’s best-known islands are limiting cruise arrivals and charging steep entry fees to manage crowds. Ithaca, the legendary home of Homer’s Ulysses, is hoping Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey will instead draw visitors to the small island, which has largely remained off the tourist map.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-23 13:43

US Ambassador to Türkiye and Syria envoy Tom Barrack says the intelligence that prompted an Israeli attack on a Syrian air base was wrong. He says the Turkish military had not been moving assets to the base, as Syria becomes a major source of tension between Ankara and Tel Aviv ahead of Israel’s October elections.

TTRT World2026-08-23 13:43

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked visiting leaders from Nordic and Baltic countries at a flag-raising ceremony in Kyiv on Sunday, as Ukraine marked National Flag Day.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-23 13:42

In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott said Sen. Darline Graham is “ready for primetime” ahead of the state’s Republican runoff on Tuesday.

NNBC News2026-08-23 13:38

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the Singapore government will always ensure that Singaporeans remain the majority in the country. He said foreign manpower will continue to be welcomed in a careful and controlled manner to complement the local workforce and support the economy as the birthrate declines and the population ages.

CCNA2026-08-23 13:28

Police have identified five young people who died in a wrong-way collision near Middlesbrough on Saturday. Michael Robert Cahill, Theo Rae, Cole Robert Worthy, Jacob Matusiak and Makai Saddington were killed alongside serving Cleveland Police officers PC Matthew Blades and PC Tom Clough.

BBBC News2026-08-23 13:27

Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said Singapore would broadly preserve its current ethnic balance even as it welcomes newcomers, assuring that its multiracial and multireligious character would remain. He also addressed business calls to ease foreign-worker policies.

CCNA2026-08-23 13:24

The Treasury’s surprise move to at least double buybacks of longer-dated U.S. debt briefly lowered yields, but most of the decline quickly reversed as investors questioned whether the intervention could overcome inflation and fiscal concerns. Markets are now watching Fed Chair Kevin Warsh’s Jackson Hole speech for clues about interest rates.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-23 13:24

Singapore will raise the income ceiling for BTO flats to S$16,000 and for executive condominiums to S$18,000. Speaking at the National Day Rally on Aug 23, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said later marriages mean more young couples are exceeding the current ceilings. More help will also be provided to first-timer families with children to secure a flat sooner.

CCNA2026-08-23 13:17