The unexpected death of Senator Lindsey Graham has set off a scramble among South Carolina Republicans to secure the nomination for his U.S. Senate seat. Graham, who was a four-term senator, passed away on July 11, 2026, due to an aortic rupture. His passing leaves a vacancy that South Carolina… Listen ⇢

The New York Federal Reserve has announced plans for an estimated $17.6 billion in reinvestment purchases along with an additional $10 billion in reserve management activities from July 14 to August 13. This move is aimed at maintaining ample bank reserves amid anticipated liquidity drains. While this aligns with the… Listen ⇢

Bitcoin fell more than 3% as over $321 million in crypto positions were liquidated within 24 hours. Rising geopolitical tensions and heavy long liquidations accelerated selling across the broader crypto market. Investors are also watching the upcoming CLARITY Act hearing, which could shape the future of U.S. crypto regulation. Bitcoin… Listen ⇢

A recent analysis of commercial shipping data indicates that European countries have continued to spend billions on Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) in the first half of 2026. This development comes despite NATO’s efforts to increase defense spending and support Ukraine amidst ongoing conflict with Russia. The European Union’s dependency… Listen ⇢

The European Union’s foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, announced that all 27 EU member states unanimously agree that Israeli settlements are illegal under international law. This statement aligns with the EU’s longstanding position, upheld by UN Security Council Resolution 2334 and supported by the International Court of Justice. In response… Listen ⇢

Iran has announced that the memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United States is in a “crisis phase,” citing ongoing violations by the U.S. as the primary cause. The MoU, signed in June 2026 by President Donald Trump and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, was aimed at ending the 2026 Iran… Listen ⇢

Iran’s exiled prince, Reza Pahlavi, has expressed approval of the UK government’s decision to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a state threat under new powers. Pahlavi, a prominent opposition figure, praised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s initiative, viewing it as a significant step against Iran’s regime. This… Listen ⇢

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong revealed that Base’s content coins initiative failed to achieve its intended goals, prompting the Ethereum Layer-2 network to pivot away from this strategy earlier this year. Armstrong’s statement on social media acknowledged the shortcomings of the yearlong push into creator “content coins” via Zora, which had… Listen ⇢

FC Barcelona apparently tried to sign Brazilian midfielder Oscar from China on a free six-month loan. The catch? The deal hinged on defender Samuel Umtiti leaving first. Oscar himself confirmed the near-move, revealing that Barcelona had approached him about a short-term deal that would have cost the club essentially nothing… Listen ⇢