Culture Los Cabos Unveils a Rare Mobula Ray Safari in the Sea of Cortez Mexico's Los Cabos has launched an open-water mobula ray safari, part of a shift toward experiential travel. August 31, 2026
Business Luxury Brands Navigate a Cautious Summer as Shoppers Weigh Value The industry’s biggest names face slower growth and questions over pricing heading into autumn. August 31, 2026
Celebrity Stars Descend on the Lido as the Venice Film Festival Gets Underway The world’s oldest film festival returns to the Italian coast, drawing directors, actors, and a crowded competition lineup. August 31, 2026
Culture Edinburgh Festival Fringe Marks Its 80th Year With Ticket Sales Up 8 Percent The Edinburgh Festival Fringe closed its 80th edition with more than 2.8 million tickets issued, up 8 percent. August 31, 2026
Politics US Launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ to Cut Off Iran’s Revenue The US Treasury unveiled a sweeping campaign to sever Iran's economic lifelines across five sectors. August 31, 2026
Politics Syria’s Economy Poised to Recover After US Lifts Sanctions Washington's removal of Syria from its terrorism list clears a path back to the global financial system. August 31, 2026
Celebrity Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Return to the UK After Years Abroad The Duke and Duchess of Sussex have returned to the UK after six years in California, arriving as private citizens. August 31, 2026
Politics Ukraine Announces Plans to Escalate Drone Strikes Against Russia President Zelenskyy said Ukraine plans to launch around 1,000 drones a day against Russian targets. August 31, 2026
Business Nvidia’s Revenue Doubles to a Record $96 Billion on Sustained AI Demand Nvidia posted record quarterly revenue of $96.2 billion, more than double a year earlier, on data-centre demand. August 31, 2026
Business US Inflation Holds at 3.7 Percent, Keeping Pressure on the Federal Reserve US inflation held at 3.7 percent in July, well above the Federal Reserve's target and raising rate-hike odds. August 31, 2026