OtherAn evening bulletin recapping the most important stories from Europe and beyond on August 28, 2026, including news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
OtherAn evening bulletin recapping the most important stories from Europe and beyond on August 28, 2026, including news, business, entertainment, politics, culture and travel.
SciencePresident Trump is attending a ceremony at Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas, where members of the Artemis II crew are receiving the Congressional Space Medal of Honor.
WorldState Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott discussed the deadly floods in Nepal, which have killed hundreds, and provided an update on rescue efforts. He confirmed that at least 90 Americans are missing.
CultureNorwegians mourning King Harald V gathered outside the Royal Palace in Oslo on Friday. They remembered the late monarch as a beloved grandfather figure who made citizens feel at home.
ScienceNASA’s new Nancy Grace Roman telescope could transform how space is viewed. Its wide-field camera will cover an area up to 200 times larger than Hubble’s, and the telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of previously unknown exoplanets from its orbit a million miles from Earth.
WorldA huge wave of mud and debris in Nepal has killed hundreds, while rescuers search for survivors in dangerous conditions. The report examines what happened and how the devastation unfolded.
SocietyAs wedding costs soar, engaged couples are looking for ways to save money. Some are choosing micro-weddings as a more affordable way to get married.
SportsGuest host Matthew Amha speaks with The Ringer’s Seerat Sohi about how the WNBA became entangled in culture-war issues and what may happen as a league with a distinctive cultural identity reaches a much larger, more politically diverse audience.
CultureZac Brown of the Zac Brown Band reflects on his friendship with Dolly Parton and her enduring legacy, describing the country music icon as “the closest thing to an angel on Earth.”
EconomyJonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak with leaders and decision-makers from Wall Street, Washington and beyond. The program covers the Fed’s inflation fight, bond yields, Nvidia’s AI boom, the prospect of rate cuts and the need for countries to prepare for more domestic energy.
WorldItaly’s stifling summer heatwave is continuing, with temperatures above 44C in the south and on the islands. The fifth heatwave is expected to peak on Friday, while forecasters say muggy conditions could persist into September.
WorldThe war with Iran reaches six months as thousands remain missing after catastrophic flooding swept central Nepal. President Trump has also signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America.”
SocietyA Massachusetts judge has declared a mistrial in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial. Clancy is charged with killing her three young children at their Duxbury home in January 2023. Her lawyers acknowledge she caused the deaths but argue postpartum psychosis means she should not be criminally responsible, while prosecutors dispute that claim.
WorldThe US-Israeli war on Iran is affecting more than energy markets. Disruptions to gas supplies and shipping routes are driving up fertiliser costs, and some farmers may cut back on its use, potentially reducing crop yields and food supplies in the coming months. Fertiliser prices have already climbed sharply during the conflict.
HealthTwo deaths associated with measles were reported this week in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what people should know as measles cases rise.
WorldForeign Affairs Minister Anita Anand and International Development Secretary of State Randeep Sarai are set to outline Canada’s response to flooding and mudslides along the Nepal-Tibet border.
ScienceAs extreme weather threatens food production, farmers in China are using technology to protect crops. AI and drones in the fields, along with satellites tracking storms from space, are helping them prepare and respond earlier, but questions remain over whether technology can keep pace with climate change.
PoliticsU.S. President Donald Trump followed through on a social-media threat by crossing out “Lake Ontario” on a map during a Thursday Oval Office press conference and writing “Lake America.” He also signed an executive order making the new name official, at least in the U.S. Locals, including Ontario Premier Doug Ford, are rejecting the order.
EconomyFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh said inflation is not slowing meaningfully and warned that policymakers must be confident it is; otherwise, the central bank still has “work to do.” He reiterated that policymakers will restore inflation to the firm, fixed 2% target during the Fed’s annual symposium in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
WorldRussian ballistic missile attacks are hitting Ukrainian cities harder than ever. Civilian deaths and injuries in July 2026 reached their highest monthly level since March 2022. As Moscow increases its use of ballistic missiles, Ukraine is struggling to defend cities far from the front line. The US-made Patriot remains its most effective defense against such attacks, but interceptor supplies are insufficient.
EconomyRichard Clarida, Pimco’s global economic adviser and a former Federal Reserve vice chairman, says the central bank is prepared to raise rates if inflation pressures fail to ease. He spoke after Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh addressed the Fed’s annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
TechThis episode covers Apple’s new AI-focused Mac mini and Mac Studio, along with the expected September 9 unveiling of its long-awaited foldable iPhone. The hosts also discuss a surprise discount on Apple’s polishing cloth and Meta’s settlement in its latest child-safety trial.
WorldRescue teams in Nepal are working around the clock to find survivors and recover the bodies of hundreds missing after destructive flash floods on Wednesday. The death toll has risen to 538, while about 970 people remain unaccounted for.
PoliticsU.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America” within the United States, his latest move against Canada after trade talks collapsed last week. Experts noted that the name Lake Ontario appeared on maps more than a century before U.S. independence and before Ontario became a province.