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STB restarts review of Union Pacific–Norfolk Southern merger, revives environmental review
The Surface Transportation Board lifted the merger proceeding out of abeyance, reviving the environmental review and setting deadlines for public comments. ...Read more
SEC Sues Three Former Tricolor Executives Over Alleged ABS Fraud
SEC filed a civil case Aug. 18 accusing three former Tricolor executives of double-pledging loans and falsifying data in ABS offerings before the lender's 2025 collapse. ...Read more
Teamsters Ask New York to Probe Amazon Over Delivery-Contractor Layoffs, Say Thousands Lost Jobs
Teamsters file Aug. 18 complaint alleging Amazon’s delivery-contractor network failed to give WARN notices, citing 3,500+ job losses in New York. ...Read more
Justice Department Charges 17 Iranians in Yearslong Hack of U.S. Universities That Stole 31.5 TB of Research
DOJ unsealed an indictment charging 17 Iranians tied to the Mabna Institute over a yearslong hacking campaign that stole 31.5 TB of research from 144 U.S. universities. ...Read more
Jamal Musiala diagnosed with “brief, temporary” neurological absences, receiving specialist treatment
Bayern and Germany midfielder Jamal Musiala says he’s been diagnosed with brief, temporary neurological absences, is receiving treatment and hopes to keep playing. ...Read more
Education Department Opens Investigations Into Fayetteville and Milwaukee, Says Discipline Can't Use Race
Education Department opened Title VI probes of Fayetteville (Ark.) and Milwaukee (Wis.) and issued guidance saying schools may not base discipline on race. ...Read more
Barcelona complete signing of Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City
Barcelona have signed Spain captain Rodri from Manchester City on a contract through 2030 after his World Cup win; minor back surgery may delay his debut. ...Read more
Apple overhauls EU App Store terms, replaces per-install fee with 5% commission
Apple replaces its per-install Core Technology Fee with a 5% commission for apps distributed outside the App Store and rolls out unified EU terms effective Oct. 1, 2026. ...Read more
Sen. Adam Schiff spotlights USS Abraham Lincoln’s 200+ day deployment, citing crew welfare concerns
Sen. Adam Schiff said the San Diego‑homeported USS Abraham Lincoln has spent more than 200 days at sea, raising crew welfare concerns and prompting calls for review. ...Read more
ICE Plans Noncompetitive Purchase of Electric-Shock 'G.L.O.V.E.' Gloves, DHS Forecast Shows
DHS forecast shows ICE plans a noncompetitive $10–20M purchase of CTG-5 “G.L.O.V.E.” electric-shock gloves; quantity, contract and policy details remain unclear. ...Read more
MHRA warns parents to stop using infant rectal 'gas' catheters and dispose of unused devices
MHRA warns parents and clinicians to stop using infant rectal catheters marketed for colic or gas and to dispose of unused devices, citing unknown risks. ...Read more
Warren Spector, Designer of Deus Ex and System Shock, Says He’s Retiring After 44 Years
Veteran game designer Warren Spector announces retirement after nearly 44 years, citing age, health and frustration with the industry. ...Read more
Paper Claims Equivalence Between Riemann Zeta Zeros and 2D Ising Model; Validation Pending
A Chinese Academy of Sciences researcher claims a 2D Ising model reproduces Riemann zeta zeros; journal listing exists but independent validation is pending. ...Read more