Trump Waives the Russia Sanctions He Signed Into Law Last Month, Days Before They BiteThe Graham Act’s 100 percent tariffs on the biggest buyers of Russian oil were due to land within days. On Friday, President Trump used the law’s own waiver to switch them off, certifying to Congress that doing so is in the national interest, Reuters reported.2026-10-17
Southern California's 'Major and Long Lasting' October Heat Wave Keeps Breaking RecordsThe National Weather Service calls it a 'major and long lasting' heat wave: Extreme Heat Warnings through Thursday across Southern California, with record highs in Anaheim, Santa Ana, and Burbank, record-warm nights, and wildfire risk from gusty winds.2026-10-12
Two Latvians Arrested Inside a US-Used RAF Base as Counter-Terror Police Take OverTwo Latvian men, UK residents aged 32 and 36, were arrested inside RAF Molesworth in Cambridgeshire in the early hours of Thursday. They were re-arrested under the National Security Act 2023 on suspicion of entering a prohibited place for a purpose prejudicial to the UK. Counter-terrorism police are leading the investigation.2026-10-12