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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.

Gunma High School Teacher Dismissed for Contaminating Student’s Water Bottle
Gunma Prefecture dismisses high school teacher for putting urine in student’s water bottle. Victim suffered psychological distress and missed school. Teacher confessed after one month.

US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion for First Time, Raising Fresh Fiscal Concerns
The US national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time this week, the Treasury Department confirmed Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Total public debt outstanding reached $40.047 trillion as of August 18, just five months after crossing $39 trillion. The milestone comes as the annual deficit is projected to hit $2.1 trillion by fiscal year-end…

Social Security COLA 2027: New 3.6% Estimate Shows a Smaller Raise for Retirees
The Social Security COLA for 2027 now stands at an estimated 3.6%, according to The Senior Citizens League. That’s down from 3.8% forecasts published in June and July. The drop follows July’s Consumer Price Index report, which showed inflation cooling to 3.4% year-over-year. Retirees would still see the largest benefit bump in four years if…

Lloyds Banking App Down on August 19: 2,450 Outage Reports Hit UK Customers
Lloyds Banking Group’s app and online banking went down on August 18, 2026, affecting 2,450+ customers. Services restored by 1pm. Latest outage for the UK banking giant.

Jeanie Buss Contests Family Vote to Sell 17.8% Lakers Stake on August 18
Lakers governor Jeanie Buss contests her siblings’ vote to sell the family’s 17.8% ownership stake to Bob Iger and Josh Kushner, citing a 2017 court ruling that requires co-trustee approval.

Former DBS Chief Gupta Urges Singapore to Take Bigger Risks in Finance
Former DBS CEO Piyush Gupta warns Singapore’s financial sector must resist risk aversion and embrace innovation to stay competitive. He praised recent bold moves like EQDP and suggested exploring SGD-backed stablecoins.

Shrinkflation Scandal: M&M’s Prices Jump 42.5% in Switzerland as Monsieur Prix Condemns Practice
M&M’s prices surge 42.5% at Coop as package size drops from 150g to 125g. Swiss price regulator condemns shrinkflation as legal but unethical practice affecting consumers across Switzerland.

Squishy Toys Spark Global Safety Crisis: Benzene, Burns, and Recalls on August 18
Squishy toy craze turns dangerous as authorities worldwide recall counterfeit versions containing benzene and causing severe burns. Thailand seized 20,000 units; UK and US issue warnings.