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August 27, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

World

Ukraine’s Most Potent Weapon: The Software Orchestrating Its Drone Army

The Delta system pulls together battlefield data to identify targets, creating a miles-wide “kill zone.” The technology is credited with helping to cut Russian advances to a near standstill.

Gold, Flights, Cryptocurrency: U.S. Vows to Go After More Than Iran’s Oil

The United States threatened sanctions for any country or entity that engages with Iran’s gold, digital assets, aviation, shipping and tech industries. Here’s why that matters.

Prince William Is Still Silent About His Brother, Harry. Can That Last?

Years of long-distance division between Prince William and his younger brother will be tested now that Harry has returned to Britain.

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U.S.

The South Loved Dolly Parton. It Saw the Best of Itself in Her.

Even as her talents and work ethic opened up the world to her, she kept coming home. For many in the complicated region she’s from, that meant a lot.

Summer Weather in L.A. Was Perfect. Then Came Humidity and Mosquitoes.

Warmer water off the coast has made things slightly swampy for residents used to a succession of splendid days.

Judge Allows Option of Manslaughter Verdict in Lindsay Clancy Case

If jurors find Ms. Clancy guilty in the strangling deaths of her three children, they will choose among first-degree murder, second-degree murder and manslaughter.

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Politics

Trump Loves to Pick Winners. He Also Plays It Safe.

Of the hundreds of Republicans President Trump has endorsed this cycle, an overwhelming majority have coasted to victory. However, many are safe bets.

Lindsey Graham’s Sister Could Replace Him in the Senate. Will She Share His Politics?

Senator Darline Graham has spoken far more about her desire to support President Trump’s agenda than she has talked about her brother’s political goals — or her own.

Meet the Teenager Running for Vermont Governor and Ready for ‘Impact’

Dean Roy, 15, will appear on the ballot in November as a third-party candidate. He said his generation’s concerns, like affordability and climate change, have been ignored for too long.

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Business

Inflation Remains Elevated as Energy Costs Push on Prices

The Personal Consumption Expenditure index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation tracker, held steady in July.

The Price of Diesel, the ‘Workhorse’ of Fuels, Nears a Record High

The cost of the fuel, used in farm machinery, trucks and other heavy equipment, has surged because of the war in Iran and Ukrainian attacks on Russian refineries.