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U.S. forces struck Iranian rocket launchers in the Strait of Hormuz on August 31, 2026, prompting missile and drone interceptions and sharp moves in oil and financial markets.
The Lagos State Government carried out a controlled demolition in Ikola community on August 31, with LASEMA, the police and the RRS involved in the operation.
Federal health officials have overhauled the U.S. childhood immunization schedule, removing broad routine recommendations for several vaccines and shifting some to high-risk or shared decision-making categories. Pediatric and public-health groups warned the changes could increase confusion and weaken protection against preventable disease.
Markets entered a pivotal stretch as investors prepared for a Federal Reserve rate announcement alongside earnings from major U.S. tech leaders. Analysts say the combination could drive sharp moves in equities, especially given stretched valuations and intense focus on AI-related spending and profitability.
Ethiopia has officially declared the end of its first-ever Marburg virus disease outbreak after completing a 42-day period with no new confirmed cases. The WHO said the outbreak totaled 14 confirmed cases, including nine deaths and five recoveries, and highlighted intensive surveillance, contact tracing and infection-control measures.
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U.S. stock futures were modestly higher Wednesday as investors waited for the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision and results from Meta, Microsoft and Tesla. Gold extended a record-setting rally, bitcoin hovered near $90,000, and Amazon told employees it would eliminate about 16,000 jobs in its largest round of layoffs yet.
Green Bay has hired Bobby Babich—formerly Buffalo’s defensive coordinator—to a key role focused on the secondary and pass-game coordination. The move is part of the Packers’ broader offseason coaching reset and could reshape responsibilities on the defensive side of the ball.
A new internal watchdog review at U.S. Customs and Border Protection disputes the administration’s public account of a fatal shooting in Minneapolis, saying two federal officers fired during a struggle and that the victim did not pull his gun. The findings intensified calls from Democrats for accountability and renewed scrutiny of immigration enforcement tactics.
Microsoft is reporting results with investors watching Azure revenue growth, capacity constraints and the company’s large AI-related capital expenditures. Analysts say demand tied to AI workloads remains a key catalyst, but costs and guidance will determine whether the stock’s rally can extend.
Federal agents executed a search warrant at the Fulton County, Georgia, election office seeking a number of 2020 election records, according to a county spokesperson, as the FBI declined to provide further details.
A new analysis reported that many CDC public health surveillance databases stopped or slowed updates in 2025, a disruption experts say could hamper early detection of outbreaks and erode confidence in public health guidance.
Jake Evans scored 3:58 into overtime as Montreal edged Vegas 3-2, snapping a short skid and handing the Golden Knights another tight loss in a game marked by timely finishing and strong goaltending.