Former Congressman George Santos has agreed to a $35,000 settlement with the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) over suspicious trades on the prediction marketplace Kalshi. He will forfeit over $17,000, pay a $17,500 fine, and face a three-year trading ban, while denying any wrongdoing.
The Trump administration is accused of violating a federal court order by transferring transgender women inmates to a segregated unit in a Texas prison, prompting U.S. District Judge Royce Lamberth to express concern over the alleged breach of his preliminary injunction.
Malaysia's Election Commission announced a 65.38% voter turnout by 4pm Saturday, with final results expected by midnight. The outcome will gauge the stability of Anwar's unity government and could influence whether a snap general election is called before the 2028 deadline.
A Caixa Econômica Federal alterou o calendário dos sorteios de loterias como Mega-Sena e Lotofácil, que agora ocorrerão aos domingos às 11h, em vez dos sábados. Apostas simples podem ser feitas até sábado às 22h, e Bolões Caixa até domingo às 10h45.
Filistin Futbol Federasyonu, İsrail ordusunun Gazze'deki saldırılarda ölen 12 Filistinli futbolcuyu Hamas ve İslami Cihad'a mensup olmakla suçlamasını yalanladı. Federasyon, iddiaları destekleyecek kanıt sunulmadığını belirterek FIFA, UEFA ve AFC'ye resmi şikayette bulundu.
A Caixa Econômica Federal inicia em 18 de agosto os pagamentos do Bolsa Família, começando pelos beneficiários com NIS final 1. O artigo detalha o calendário completo de agosto de 2026 e as previsões para os meses seguintes, além de explicar as regras de elegibilidade, valores e formas de saque do benefício.
The US Federal Reserve's FOMC maintained interest rates with a 9-3 vote, marking the first time in a decade three members dissented, preferring a quarter-point hike. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh emphasized focusing on overall trends and fostering internal debate, while inflation and geopolitical events continue to influence policy.
The US economy grew by 1.5% in Q2 2026, a slowdown from Q1, as rising imports offset consumer spending. Inflation, measured by the PCE price index, eased slightly to 3.7% but remains above the Fed's 2% target. The Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged, though some officials dissented, citing persistent high inflation exacerbated by the Middle East war.
Uma frente fria e área de baixa pressão, combinadas com umidade da Amazônia, trarão chuva intensa, trovoadas e ventos de até 100 km/h para o Sul do Brasil neste sábado (1º), com risco de inundações. Outras regiões, como Centro-Oeste, Sudeste e Nordeste, também terão variações climáticas, incluindo calor e baixa umidade.
The Australian Federal Police determined that comments made by One Nation leader Pauline Hanson about Muslim Australians, which drew several complaints, do not meet the threshold for breaching new hate laws. Hanson had discussed Islamic State-linked women and their children, questioning the existence of "good Muslims."
Former KFA president Chung Mong-gyu and ex-national coach Hong Myung-bo faced a South Korean parliamentary hearing over opaque management, coaching hires, and the national team's early World Cup exit. Lawmakers questioned KFA transparency and alleged favoritism.
O governo brasileiro repudiou a decisão dos EUA de prorrogar a declaração de emergência nacional contra o Brasil, classificando as justificativas como infundadas e reiterando a soberania nacional. A medida, que acusa o Brasil de ameaça à segurança e violações de direitos, foi renovada até julho de 2027.
ABC has accused the FCC of retaliating against its editorial decisions and Donald Trump coverage by subjecting eight local stations to an expedited license renewal process. The Disney-owned network argues this is an unconstitutional premise, while the FCC denies political motivation, citing employment practices.
A Receita Federal libera nesta sexta-feira (31) o terceiro lote de restituição do Imposto de Renda 2026, totalizando R$ 4,61 bilhões para 2.743.200 contribuintes. O lote inclui prioritários e não prioritários, sendo o primeiro pagamento para estes últimos. A consulta pode ser feita online e via aplicativo.
FIFA, ticari haklarını ve turnuva operasyonlarını tek çatı altında toplayacak 20 milyar dolarlık "FIFA Forward Enterprise (FFE)" projesini duyurdu. J.P. Morgan ile iş birliği yapan FIFA, FFE'nin azınlık hisselerini satarak 4,2 milyar dolara kadar sermaye toplamayı hedefliyor. Plan, UEFA ve büyük liglerden tepki gördü.
Russian TV personality Xenia Fedorova accused French President Emmanuel Macron's government of censorship and political pressure after France ordered her expulsion and froze her assets for allegedly spreading pro-Kremlin disinformation.
Former KFA president Chung Mong-gyu and ex-national team coach Hong Myung-bo faced parliamentary questioning over opaque management, coaching hires, and South Korea's early World Cup exit. Lawmakers demanded answers on KFA operations and accountability.
US government borrowing costs reached 2007 levels after the Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, fueling investor fears about inflation and the economy's ability to absorb rising prices, with 30-year Treasury yields hitting a 19-year high and stocks falling sharply.
Former KFA President Chung Mong-gyu and ex-national team coach Hong Myung-bo faced a parliamentary hearing over opaque management, hiring processes, and South Korea's early World Cup exit. Lawmakers pressed for answers on alleged favoritism and the KFA's refusal to drop an appeal against disciplinary action, prompting the sports ministry to plan a new audit.
Fenerbahçe'nin UEFA Şampiyonlar Ligi 3. eleme turundaki Sturm Graz maçını İngiliz hakem Chris Kavanagh yönetecek. 5 Ağustos Çarşamba günü saat 21.00'de oynanacak karşılaşmada Kavanagh'a Ian Hussin, Neik Davies ve Robert Jones eşlik edecek. VAR koltuğunda Stuart Attwell, AVAR'da ise Peter Bankes görev yapacak.
La FIFA, liderada por Gianni Infantino, anunció el retiro de su plan para crear FIFA Forward Enterprise, una filial valorada en $20.000 millones para comercializar el Mundial, tras el rechazo de confederaciones como la UEFA, Concacaf y Conmebol, que generó divisiones.
Chinese stocks trading overseas are emerging as defensive plays for global investors, offering shelter from US equities and bonds due to Federal Reserve monetary policy confusion and a struggling artificial intelligence trade.
Elon Musk's xAI has sued Minnesota over its new law banning AI "nudification" technology, set to take effect Saturday. The lawsuit argues the law is overly broad, bans constitutionally protected images, and lacks safe harbor provisions, despite xAI's agreement with the state's goal to prevent non-consensual AI-generated nude images.
Federal opposition leader Angus Taylor is under pressure to clarify his involvement with the hard-right Reformers faction of the NSW Liberals, following allegations of potential financial donations raised during the Operation Rosny corruption inquiry. Despite denying payments, his colleagues and the Labor treasurer are demanding a more comprehensive explanation.
