Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at 80. Her publicist said in a statement that she passed away peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, after a career marked by distinctive vocals, songwriting and glittering costumes. Her family later posted a video announcement.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-25 21:01

Singer-songwriter and guitarist Don McLean reflects on Dolly Parton’s life and legacy on “The Story,” sharing which song by the country music icon he likes best.

FFox News2026-08-25 21:00

Bitcoin briefly rose above $80,000 for the first time since mid-May as a mix of bullish signals revived optimism in the battered cryptocurrency market. The move forced the liquidation of billions of dollars in leveraged bets.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-25 20:56

VOA Today’s Focus highlights Donald Trump’s release of multiple photos with Kim Jong Un and asks whether they signal a possible meeting. It also reports a U.S. “economic D-Day” sanctions list targeting Iran, including several Chinese and Hong Kong companies, while a White House fact sheet criticizes Chinese and Canadian retaliatory trade measures. Trump says Iran cannot pay soldiers and faces an unprecedented “humanitarian crisis”; Hegseth is pushing to expand U.S. defense production and ammunition reserves.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-25 20:50

The Trump administration has declared an “economic D-Day” against Iran and warned global trade partners to sever all financial ties with Tehran or face severe economic consequences. Avneet Dhillon examines the latest effort to isolate Iran’s economy and why secondary sanctions could put the U.S. on a collision course with China.

CCBC News2026-08-25 20:47

Muslims are celebrating Mawlid across Africa, but festivities have been cancelled in Tigray following recent drone attacks. The programme also reports on the United States calling for stronger UN sanctions against Sudan’s warring parties and a gold discovery that drew thousands of amateur prospectors to Kenya’s Cheporor village.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-25 20:46

Fans and fellow artists are sharing tributes after country music legend Dolly Parton died at 80. President Donald Trump and country singers Kacey Musgraves and Reba McEntire were among those posting messages honoring her.

NNBC News2026-08-25 20:44

Michigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed defended his campaign proposals and past remarks on abolishing ICE, reparations and other issues on “Jesse Watters Primetime.”

FFox News2026-08-25 20:30

Sliman Mansour, a defining figure in contemporary Palestinian art, has died at 79. Born in Birzeit in 1947, he spent more than five decades depicting Palestine’s landscapes, people and symbols. Works such as The Camel of Hardships became linked to Palestinian identity, memory and steadfastness, while his collective and cultural initiatives helped shape the Palestinian art movement.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-25 20:26

Intuit sank 11% on a weak outlook as investors awaited Nvidia’s earnings, in Bloomberg’s coverage of the US market close.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-25 20:25

Ontario Premier Doug Ford said his war of words with President Donald Trump over tariffs became heated, but he had to “hit back.” Ford said Canada and the US need a fair trade deal, while no deal would be preferable to a bad one.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-25 20:18

Lindsay Clancy is accused of killing her three children in January 2023. Her lawyers do not dispute that she carried out the killings but plead not guilty to murder, arguing that she was suffering from postpartum psychosis. Prosecutors say the deaths were intentional, leaving a jury to decide whether she was responsible.

BBBC News2026-08-25 20:15

Country music icon Dolly Parton has died at age 80. Her soaring vibrato, poignant songwriting and sparkling costumes defined her rise from a log cabin in Tennessee’s mountains to the height of stardom.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-25 20:14

Bloomberg’s early edition of Balance of Power examines the latest moves by the Trump administration, including Canada’s tariff response. The program also covers Nvidia market developments and China’s actions.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-25 20:12

Jennifer Pattison Tuohy tested smart home gadgets while dropping her son off for his freshman year at Clemson. She reports on how the devices handled college Wi-Fi and dorm rules that prohibit hanging things on the walls.

TThe Verge2026-08-25 20:07

Canada has unveiled its response to the 50% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said Canada will levy counter-tariffs of up to 15%, 25% or 50% on $27.6 billion in U.S. imports beginning Sept. 8, after trade talks collapsed late Friday.

GGlobal News2026-08-25 20:06

President Trump said US regulators are working to bring fast-growing crypto platform Hyperliquid into the country. The remark is among the clearest signals yet that the White House wants to move a major part of the industry’s offshore market infrastructure onshore.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-25 20:06

British Columbia Premier David Eby is set to address the federal government’s new measures to protect Canadian workers and businesses as trade tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump escalate. Canada announced counter-tariffs on more than 700 American goods, worth C$27.6 billion—roughly matching the value of Canadian goods covered by Trump’s sweeping 50% tariffs.

GGlobal News2026-08-25 20:00

On America Reports, country music star Lee Greenwood discusses Dolly Parton’s life and legacy after her death, while Trump mourns the loss of the country music icon.

FFox News2026-08-25 20:00

Germany’s economic slowdown is becoming a major political test for Friedrich Merz’s government. Ahead of key state elections, the report examines Merz’s promises to revive growth, compete globally and lead in industrial AI, while a possible AfD boost in Saxony-Anhalt could affect the stability of his government and party.

DDW News2026-08-25 19:59

Tariffs, personal insults and failed negotiations are driving the two close allies further apart. The report examines who may suffer most, whether compromise remains possible and whether stronger economic ties with Europe could give Canada a way forward.

DDW News2026-08-25 19:59

The Hawk Mountain Fire near Reno, Nevada, has left about 24,000 people under evacuation orders. Authorities say it has burned more than 6,000 hectares since Saturday and is only 27% contained.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-25 19:56

As the Canada-U.S. trade war escalates significantly, businesses of all sizes across Canada are bracing for a broad range of effects, including cancelled orders.

CCBC News2026-08-25 19:53

US private schools are expanding financial aid and promoting discounts to attract students as tuition costs surge and the school-age population declines. Brearley and Deerfield Academy are among those offering free tuition below set income thresholds and sliding-scale rates for higher-earning families.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-25 19:45