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Reno, Nevada — A fast-moving wildfire near Reno has forced tens of thousands of people to leave their homes as strong winds push flames across dry land. The fire grew rapidly over the weekend and moved toward homes and the University of Nevada campus. The Hawk Fire had burned more than 15,000 acres by Sunday, August 23. Officials said 42,000 people were under evacuation orders. Another 45,000 people were in an evacuation warning area and were told to be ready to leave. The fire was reported as human-caused. Officials have not said how it started. The cause remains under investigation.…

American oil and gas workers have pushed US energy production to a new record, according to Energy Secretary Chris Wright. He said the United States is now the world’s top producer of both oil and natural gas. Wright shared the claim on Saturday as energy markets faced fresh pressure from the conflict involving Iran. He said strong US output is helping the country meet energy needs at a time when global oil flows face risk. “American oil and gas workers have driven production to an all-time high,” Wright said in a post on X. He also credited President Donald Trump’s…

The United States and Canada are moving deeper into a trade war after talks between the two countries broke down. The latest move has brought new tariffs, fresh anger and more doubt over the future of trade between two of North America’s closest partners. The dispute grew on August 23 after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced new tariffs on US goods. The measures are set to begin on September 8. Canada says the tariffs will answer new US duties on Canadian products. The latest US tariffs took effect on August 22. They place a 50 percent duty on about…

President Donald Trump is heading toward the 2026 midterm elections with a growing foreign policy problem. Several major conflicts remain unresolved, while the war with Iran is creating new pressure at home. Trump returned to office promising to act as a peacemaker. He said his administration would work to end wars and bring greater stability to the world. But many of his biggest foreign policy goals have not produced lasting results. The Iran conflict is now the biggest test. The war has reached a costly stalemate, with no clear end in sight. Talks between Washington and Tehran have also failed…

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is set to start a historic IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., on Sunday, August 23. The Freedom 250 Grand Prix will bring high speed racing to the streets of the US capital for the first time. Trump is expected to wave the green flag before taking a short ceremonial lap in the presidential limousine, known as “The Beast.” First Lady Melania Trump is also expected to attend the event. The race is part of events marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. It is the first IndyCar race to take place on the streets…

Washington, DC is entering a major weekend of motorsport as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix begins around the National Mall. The two day event opened on Saturday, August 22. IndyCar teams are taking part in practice and qualifying before Sunday’s main race. The weekend is part of the celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary. Saturday’s program includes two IndyCar practice sessions and qualifying. The city is also hosting special IROC races featuring well known drivers from the history of American motorsport. The main Freedom 250 IndyCar race will take place on Sunday, August 23. It will be the first NTT IndyCar…

The United States has stepped up action around commercial shipping near Iran as tensions remain high in the Strait of Hormuz. US Central Command said American forces have redirected 68 commercial vessels in recent weeks. Three vessels were disabled and two were boarded during the operations, according to reports on Saturday. The actions come during a tense period between Washington and Tehran. The two countries remain locked in a wider dispute that has also affected shipping and energy markets. The Strait of Hormuz is at the center of the problem. The narrow waterway links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf…

A US federal judge has stopped a policy that had paused immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries. The decision is a major legal setback for the Trump administration. It means the government cannot continue the broad visa freeze under the legal authority it used to create the policy. The case centers on a State Department decision to stop processing many immigrant visa applications. The policy affected applicants from a large group of countries and created uncertainty for thousands of people. The administration had argued that the move was needed to protect US taxpayers. Officials raised concerns about immigrants…

A new trade dispute is putting fresh pressure on the long economic relationship between the United States and Canada. The United States has started applying a 50% tariff to about $20 billion in Canadian goods. The new duties took effect on Saturday, August 22, after talks between the two governments failed to produce an agreement. Canada has responded with plans for its own tariffs. The move has raised fears that the dispute could grow and hurt businesses on both sides of the border. The latest measures came after several days of talks between officials in Washington and Ottawa. Both governments…

A busy week in Washington has pushed crypto policy to the forefront as top federal leaders move to shape the industry.President Donald Trump met with major crypto executives at the White House on Wednesday.During the meeting, he urged Congress to pass a fair version of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act.The legislation aims to set clear guidelines for digital assets across the nation.Trump noted that disputed ethics points remain a key hurdle.He argued that some proposed terms unfairly target his personal business ties.Despite those disputes, industry leaders left the White House feeling hopeful about a potential deal next month. Top…