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Japan Executes Pachinko Arsonist After 17 Years; First Under Takaichi
Sunao Takami, 58, was hanged on August 21 for the 2009 pachinko parlor arson that killed 5 people in Osaka. Japan’s first execution under PM Takaichi faces renewed scrutiny over capital punishment.
TGS Wins Brunei Data Brokerage Rights, Expands Asia Pacific Footprint
TGS awarded data brokerage rights for offshore Brunei block by Petroleum Authority. Covers 3D seismic data, well information to support E&P exploration decisions.
RFK Jr.’s Son Conor Kennedy Placed on Russia’s Wanted List for Ukraine Service
Conor Kennedy, RFK Jr.’s son and Taylor Swift’s ex, placed on Russia’s wanted list for Ukraine service. Moscow court authorized arrest in absentia; faces 7-10 years if convicted.
Block Ordered to Pay $120M CFPB Restitution for Cash App Fraud Failures
Block must pay $45M to states and $75M-$120M to Cash App users via CFPB restitution for fraud failures, account security gaps, and inadequate customer support.
Hong Kong Court Convicts Tiananmen Vigil Organizers on August 21
Hong Kong court convicts Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung of inciting subversion for organizing Tiananmen vigils. Both face up to 10 years in prison. Sentencing delayed to next week.
TGS Jumps 2.3% on Brunei Data Brokerage Contract Award
TGS awarded data brokerage rights for offshore Brunei block by Petroleum Authority. Stock rises 2.3% on new contract to market 3D seismic and well data.
Stock Market Today: S&P 500 Futures Gain Amid Iran Sanction Threats; Ross Stores Rallies 9% on Strong Q2 Beat
S&P 500 futures climbed 0.2% on Friday, August 21, 2026, following Thursday’s decline. Dow futures gained 65 points, while Nasdaq 100 futures advanced 0.4%. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned the US will impose “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran. Ross Stores shares jumped 7.92% in after-hours trading on a strong second-quarter earnings beat. Why…
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…
RFK Jr.’s Son Conor Kennedy Placed on Russia’s Wanted List for Ukraine Fighting
Moscow court places Conor Kennedy, RFK Jr.’s son, on Russia’s wanted list for fighting in Ukraine. He faces 7-10 years in prison if detained, though he remains in the US.