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Japan Executes Pachinko Arsonist in First Death Penalty Under Takaichi on August 21
Japan executes 58-year-old Sunao Takami for 2009 pachinko parlor arson that killed five people. First execution under Takaichi administration and first in 14 months.
Navy Weighs Renaming USS Doris Miller Carrier to Honor Trump Instead
The U.S. Navy is discussing renaming the USS Doris Miller aircraft carrier, originally set to honor a Black WWII hero, potentially naming it after President Trump instead.
FTSE 100 Today: UK Stocks Edge Up 0.16% as Antofagasta and Mining Rally Mask Weak Retail Sales
The FTSE 100 edged 0.16% higher on August 21, 2026, as stronger metals prices lifted London-listed mining stocks. Antofagasta led the gains with a 4.3% jump, while gold, silver and copper also moved higher. The rise came despite a weaker UK consumer picture. Retail sales fell 0.5% in July, adding to concerns over household spending….
Trump Approval Rating Hits 33%, Lowest of His Presidency, as Iran War Drives Economic Anxiety
Trump’s approval rating falls to 33%, lowest of his presidency, as Iran conflict drives oil prices higher and economic anxiety spreads among voters in key Senate races.
Bitcoin Price Today: BTC Soars 8% to $74,982 as Crypto Rally Explodes; Ethereum, XRP Surge
Bitcoin surged 8% to $74,982 on Friday, August 21, 2026, extending a powerful weekly rally. The cryptocurrency has now climbed nearly 20% since Monday, fueled by a surprise US Treasury policy shift. Ethereum jumped toward $2,300, gaining roughly 18% in 24 hours, while XRP surged past $1.25. Total crypto market capitalization reached $2.56 trillion, up…
AI Investment Gets Boost as South Korea Plans New Fund From Chip Boom
South Korea is looking to turn its semiconductor boom into a new source of AI investments. On August 21, 2026, the government announced plans for a Future Response Fund that would use excess tax revenue from the chip industry to support AI and other future technologies. Local media estimates put the potential size of the…
Tech Stocks to Watch: Alphabet Lifts 2026 Capex Forecast to $195B-205B
Alphabet is spending more to keep up with demand for artificial intelligence. On July 22, 2026, the Google parent raised its 2026 capital expenditure forecast to $195 billion-$205 billion, up from $180 billion-$190 billion. The increase comes as Google Cloud revenue jumped 82% to $24.8 billion in the second quarter. As AI demand drives higher…
Scott Bessent Pushes Treasury Buybacks as Bond Vigilantes Challenge US Debt
Scott Bessent doubled Treasury’s long-term bond buyback program on August 19, 2026, raising the per-operation cap from $2 billion to at least $4 billion. The Treasury secretary told CNBC Thursday the size could climb even further. Yields fell sharply on the news, with the 10-year note dropping 5.7 basis points to 4.647%. Bessent’s move directly…
Van Rooyen’s Three-Match Ban Upheld: Demons Face Finals Without Key Forward
AFL Appeals Board upholds Jacob van Rooyen’s three-match ban for striking. Melbourne Demons forward will miss Round 24 and first two weeks of finals after incident with Port Adelaide’s Aliir Aliir.