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A new wave of US layoffs is scheduled for August, with Amazon, Walmart, FedEx and more than a dozen other employers filing official WARN notices despite a labour market that remains outwardly resilient.

Economic forecasts predict a 3.8% Social Security adjustment for 2027, potentially raising maximum monthly benefits to $5,378, offering a financial lifeline for American retirees.

Leland Dudek, former acting commissioner of Social Security, reveals the chaotic impact of Elon Musk's government-cutting team, likening their approach to running a fast-food chain.

Capital One defends closing Trump-linked accounts, citing anti-money laundering reviews, amidst allegations of political bias. The lawsuit challenges whether compliance or politics motivated the closures.

Brazilian psychic Athos Salomé warns that his dark 2026 prophecy about Russian missile deployments in the melting Arctic is actively unfolding, mirroring real-world geopolitical and military shifts.

Andrew Tate's lawyer warns Trump risks losing young male voters if he doesn't intervene in the Tate brothers' extradition case, potentially impacting Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections.

President Trump faces criticism for dismissing intelligence on a cyberattack in Minnesota, blaming the state's governor instead of Iran, raising concerns over national security priorities.

Florida evangelist Whitney Lynn was removed from an Alaska Airlines flight after delivering a sermon in the aisle, raising safety concerns and sparking debate over religious expression.

Virginia's new pay transparency law mandates salary ranges in job listings, aiming to improve hiring practices and benefit both job seekers and employers by focusing on qualifications over pay history.

US prosecutors have dropped a vandalism case over damage to Donald Trump's $14m Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, blaming 'hasty and botched' construction rather than a saboteur.

The Trump administration's aggressive stance against the International Criminal Court raises questions about fears of prosecution and its impact on global human rights enforcement.

Newly declassified US military files reveal that an American aircraft reported a metallic triangular UFO at nearly 25,000ft over the eastern Mediterranean, in airspace familiar to British holidaymakers.

Mary Trump has launched a searing new assessment of Donald Trump, alleging accelerating cognitive decline and a lifelong terror of humiliation that leaves him easily manipulated.

A federal judge denied xAI's emergency request to halt Minnesota's law against AI 'nudification', allowing the statute to take effect. The law targets platforms using technology to create sexualised images without consent.

The US is challenging the International Criminal Court's legitimacy, aiming to protect allies like Netanyahu. Trump acknowledges potential personal implications, highlighting the campaign's controversial nature.

Elon Musk's claim that AI will make retirement accounts obsolete faces bipartisan scepticism in Congress, with lawmakers urging continued savings amid uncertain economic impacts of AI technology.

A Mississippi pastor's 96-hour Bible preaching marathon led to the unexpected conversion of a self-identified witch, highlighting the transformative power of faith and perseverance.

Baba Vanga's 2026 predictions include alien contact, World War 3, and a global financial crash. Her prophecies, though unverified, suggest significant geopolitical and environmental upheavals.

A persistent heat dome is causing dangerously high temperatures across the western US, affecting millions and straining emergency services.

The Lincoln Project has exposed a staggering Donald Trump tariff manufacturing job loss, revealing that 75,000 American factory roles and billions in construction have vanished since his inauguration.

Nicki Minaj criticises Dr. Fauci in a social media post, blaming him for pandemic-related suffering and expressing support for Donald Trump.

New York City's new law mandates delivery apps to display tipping options, sparking debate over increased costs and worker benefits. Mayor Mamdani faces criticism despite claims of improved earnings.

Thousands of migrants risked their lives to enter Spain's Ceuta enclave from Morocco, leading to a humanitarian crisis. Economic pressures and a court ruling may have contributed to the surge.

Spain deploys troops to Ceuta after thousands cross from Morocco, leaving at least nine dead. Officials warn of 'absolute chaos' as Europe's latest border crisis escalates.

Pope Leo XIV criticises Trump's immigration policies, highlights his American heritage, and declines a White House invitation, choosing instead to visit Lampedusa amid the migrant crisis.

Minocqua Brewing Company is facing an August 4 alcohol licence revocation from the Wisconsin Department of Revenue after promising free beer upon Donald Trump's death.

A viral video of followers collapsing at a Texas book signing for self-described 'apostle' Kathryn Krick has intensified allegations that the Los Angeles pastor is leading a cult-like ministry.

The IRS has confirmed there is no new August 2026 stimulus check on the way, despite viral claims of a $2,000 'tariff refund' tied to Donald Trump's proposals.

Kash Patel's $10 million lawsuit against Jim Stewartson was dismissed, prompting Stewartson's viral victory lap and igniting fresh debate over online speech, defamation and jurisdiction.