US education secretary calls on universities to declare reform commitments by end of 2026

Linda McMahon calls on universities to publish public statement outlining commitments to academic excellence, research, transparency, national service

US education secretary calls on universities to declare reform commitments by end of 2026

Linda McMahon calls on universities to publish public statement outlining commitments to academic excellence, research, transparency, national service

Jay Clayton sworn in as 9th US director of national intelligence

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New York City reports record-low shootings, murders through July; while hate crimes rise

Hate crimes rise 9.4% year to date, increasing to 360 incidents from 329 during same period last year, says New York Police Department03 August 2026

US military seeks ‘creative’ options to pressure Iran: Report

CENTCOM email sent last week sought ‘new creative and unconventional ways to pressure and punish Iran’, CNN reports03 August 2026

Trump urges oil companies to cut retail fuel prices

US president calls on Chevron, other oil producers to pass higher profits on to consumers by reducing prices at pump03 August 2026

US cricketer banned for 8 years over corruption offenses

Bodugum Akhilesh Reddy found guilty of 3 breaches of International Cricket Council Anti-Corruption Code03 August 2026

Pentagon signs deals with Northrop Grumman to boost PAC-3, THAAD component production

Agreements aim to triple PAC-3 and quadruple THAAD production by providing long-term demand to key suppliers03 August 2026

Washington state wildfires destroy over 600 structures, force mass evacuations

More than 60,000 people evacuated as Spokane Complex Fire burns over 7,700 acres amid extreme fire weather conditions, media reports03 August 2026

EXPLAINER - US voters prepare for critical midterm primaries across 5 states

High-stakes congressional primary battles set to shape November general election matchups in Michigan, Missouri, Kansas, Washington, and Virginia 03 August 2026

‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ posts $927M global debut, 2nd-biggest ever

Tom Holland-led film breaks opening-day record, becomes 2026’s 4th-highest-grossing release in 1st weekend03 August 2026

US dollar reverses course after climbing for 2 months

US Dollar Index dips 1.5% to 99.7 as Fed’s moves come across not strong enough to bring inflation down under control, marking 1st monthly decline in 2 months03 August 2026

Ariana Grande to step back from public appearances after tour

US singer withdraws from 2027 London production of Stephen Sondheim musical amid ‘endless, ongoing public scrutiny’03 August 2026

US education secretary calls on universities to declare reform commitments by end of 2026

Linda McMahon calls on universities to publish public statement outlining commitments to academic excellence, research, transparency, national service

US education secretary calls on universities to declare reform commitments by end of 2026

Linda McMahon calls on universities to publish public statement outlining commitments to academic excellence, research, transparency, national service

Americas

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Americas

25 US states sue Trump administration over 'unlawful' global tariffs

Ecuadorian president deploys 4,000 troops and police to Quito amid rising crime

Brown University president to step down after 2026–27 academic year

Death toll in Venezuela earthquakes reaches 6,125

Canada’s British Columbia expands evacuation order as wildfire grows

NASA's Crew-13 astronauts prepare for International Space Station mission

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