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August 24, 2026
The day's top events, read by how settled the reporting is.
Iran's rial hits record low
Iran's rial fell to 2.02 million to the dollar as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent prepared to detail a new economic pressure campaign on Monday.
Canada and US move to 50 percent tariffs
Trade talks between the US and Canada broke down over the weekend, and both governments pledged 50 percent tariffs on each other's products.
Reno wildfire triggers Nevada emergency, evacuations
A fast-moving, uncontained wildfire northwest of Reno has forced mass evacuations in Washoe County, where Nevada's governor declared a state of emergency.
US Marines cancel Ssangyong exercise with South Korea
The U.S. Marine Corps has cancelled the division-level Ssangyong exercise with South Korea, citing constrained force availability tied to the Iran war.
Nuclear bunker already sits under the White House
Three former officials say a nuclear-blast-resistant bunker built more than a decade ago lies beneath the White House, cutting against the ballroom case.