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Amazon Prime Video is changing the way people can watch news by adding short-form video clips to its service. The company says the new feature will include both local and national news stories. At first, the clips will be available on TVs and other devices used in the home. Amazon also plans to make them available on its website and mobile apps soon. The new videos will appear in the News section of Prime Video. Users will find them in areas such as Trending Topics and Local

SpaceX launched three satellites for SES, its longest-standing commercial customer, on Sunday afternoon from Florida. The mission marked a significant milestone for the company: it was the 700th launch of a Falcon rocket, comprising 687 Falcon 9 launches and 13 Falcon Heavy launches. The mission, designated O3b mPOWER-F, carried out the final stage of SES’s satellite deployment program by sending satellites F11, F12, and F13 toward medium Earth orbit (MEO). Built by Boeing, t

Tensions in Yemen and the wider Middle East have increased after Iran-backed Houthi forces reportedly took over Mayun, a strategically important island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. The island sits near one of the world's most important maritime passages, connecting the Red Sea with the Gulf of Aden. Because large numbers of commercial ships pass through the area, any serious disruption could affect international trade and transportation costs. The reported capture of Mayun fo

Nearly six months after President Donald Trump promised a swift victory over Iran, the conflict appears to have reached a stalemate. Neither a decisive military victory nor a negotiated settlement seems close. In response, the United States is preparing to step up its economic pressure on Iran and potentially on other countries that continue to do business with Tehran. Trump has described the proposed strategy as an “economic D-Day.” Although the precise measures have not yet

Reddit is testing a new way for users to experience its popular posts through audio and video. The company wants to see if people would rather listen to or watch Reddit stories instead of only reading them. The new feature, sometimes called “video Reddit,” will allow users to listen to posts while doing other activities, such as exercising, walking, or doing household tasks. Reddit will initially test the feature in selected communities to learn which types of content users p

The United States Navy is preparing to send in another aircraft carrier to the Middle East as concerns grow over the prolonged deployment of the USS Abraham Lincoln. The USS George Washington, which has been operating in the Pacific, is heading west to replace the Lincoln, which has been deployed for almost nine months. The Lincoln was originally deployed to the Pacific in November 2025 but was subsequently redirected to the Middle East as the conflict with Iran intensified.

Apple has announced strong financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, which ended on June 27, 2026. The company reported record results for its June quarter, with higher revenue, earnings per share, and operating cash flow. The results show that Apple's business continued to grow strongly compared with the same quarter a year earlier. Revenue Reaches a Record High Apple reported quarterly revenue of $109.4 billion, an increase of 16% compared with the same quarte

As instability continues to spread across the Middle East, Turkiye, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan have joined forces by signing the Mecca Joint Deterrence Agreement, a defence pact intended to strengthen regional security and discourage external aggression. According to the agreement, an attack on any one of the three countries will be regarded as an attack on all, signalling a significant shift in regional security cooperation. The alliance has been years in the making but gain

Around the world, more governments are introducing laws to limit children's access to social media. Their main goal is to protect young people from problems such as cyberbullying, online predators, addiction, and poor mental health. However, these new rules have also started an international debate about privacy, freedom, and the role of parents. Vietnam is considering one of the most unusual approaches so far. Instead of completely banning children under 16 from social media

The U.S. stock market had an excellent day as the Dow Jones Industrial Average rose by more than 1,000 points, and the S&P 500 reached a new record high. Investors felt more confident because many large companies reported strong profits, and oil prices fell after news that talks with Iran might reopen the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping route for oil. Many investors believe that reopening the strait could bring down energy prices and reduce inflation. Lower oil prices

Hopes of a rapid end to the five-month conflict between the United States and Iran are fading as both sides trade blows in a renewed wave of missile attacks. After a brief respite had raised hopes that diplomacy might be gaining momentum, the fighting has flared up again, threatening to draw in more countries and further destabilize an already fragile region. Iran launched missiles toward Jordan for the second consecutive day, although Jordanian air defenses shot down five of

The Federal Reserve, America's central bank, recently decided to hold off on changing interest rates. Although this may sound like a decision that mainly concerns economists and financial markets, it can have a significant effect on ordinary households. Interest rates influence the cost of borrowing money, the return on savings, and ultimately how much people can afford to spend. One reason the Fed decided to keep rates unchanged is the uncertainty surrounding inflation. High

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu are meeting for the first time since they launched a joint war against Iran, at a moment when their once-close alliance is showing signs of strain. Both leaders are facing mounting political pressure at home, while disagreements over how to move forward with the conflict have increasingly become public. When the war began in February, Trump and Netanyahu presented a united front. Their governments sought to

For years, Russia's largest online retailer, Wildberries, symbolised the country's rapidly expanding digital economy. Founded in 2004 by former English teacher Tatyana Kim and her husband, the company grew from a small family business operating out of a Moscow apartment into Russia's equivalent of Amazon. Today, it processes roughly 20 million orders every day, supports millions of jobs, and has become a cornerstone of what the Kremlin describes as the country's "platform eco

In recent days, the military confrontation between the United States and Iran has intensified, raising concerns that the conflict could expand well beyond its current scope. The latest developments suggest that both countries have continued to respond to one another through carefully calibrated military operations while regional actors have become increasingly involved. As a result, hopes for stability have begun to fade, even as diplomatic efforts remain underway. The United

As fighting between the United States and Iran intensifies, Tehran has adopted a strategy that appears both deliberate and restrained. Rather than taking on US naval forces or striking back at Israel directly, Iran has chosen to lash out at neighboring Gulf states by attacking airports, power stations, and water facilities. Analysts argue that this allows Iran to pressure Washington politically without provoking an overwhelming military response. Meanwhile, the United States

Social media platform X has announced new measures to stop users from earning money by stealing other people's content or using misleading tactics to gain followers and engagement. Content theft has become a common problem on many social media platforms. Popular videos, images, and text posts are often copied and reposted by other users without permission. These copied posts can receive thousands of views, likes, and shares, allowing people to earn money from work they did no

JPMorgan Chase, the largest bank in the United States, has reported the most profitable quarter in the history of American banking. The company earned $21.2 billion during the second quarter of 2026, far exceeding analysts' expectations. A major reason for the bank's impressive performance was the sale of Visa shares and other successful investments, which generated billions of dollars in one-time profits. However, even after taking out these exceptional gains, JPMorgan still

If you are planning your first visit, learning about American customs before you arrive can help you settle in more quickly and avoid unnecessary misunderstandings. Although the United States is often viewed as a single culture, it is actually a country with remarkable regional diversity. The customs, accents, and lifestyles of New York, Texas, California, and North Carolina can differ significantly. One characteristic that surprises many visitors is how friendly Americans ca

Every summer, thousands of people gather in Downtown Lenoir for the North Carolina Blackberry Festival, one of the state's most popular food festivals. Now in its 23rd year, the event celebrates locally grown blackberries while bringing together families, businesses, musicians, and visitors for a weekend of entertainment. The festival takes place over two days and offers activities for all ages. Visitors can check out hundreds of vendor booths selling handmade crafts, local p