FBI Director Kash Patel and his deputy arrived in Utah to coordinate the search for Charlie Kirk's killer. Authorities have received over 7,000 tips and "digital media leads" in the case.
The US House of Representatives has approved an $892. 6 billion defense bill that includes a pay raise for service members. The document also includes bans that restrict the rights of transgender service members.
US police have determined that the person detained after the assassination attempt on Charlie Kirk was not actually the shooter. Earlier, the university reported the detention of a suspect.
At least 92 US citizens have given their lives defending Ukraine from Russian aggression. The American charitable foundation R.T. Weatherman Foundation provides assistance to volunteers.
Scott Bessent stated his readiness to strengthen sanctions against Russia, including secondary ones on oil. This is possible with the solidarity of European partners.
OpenAI is implementing new protective tools in ChatGPT by the end of the year to help teenagers and users experiencing emotional distress. These changes come amidst tragic stories related to AI, including a lawsuit against OpenAI.
US TNT reserves have significantly decreased due to the closure of the last plant in the 1980s and the cessation of exports from Russia and China. The Pentagon is building a new plant in Kentucky worth $435 million, which will become operational in 2028.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping hosts Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian dictator Vladimir Putin at a security summit. This shows how Xi is trying to turn history, diplomacy, and military might into tools for transforming the world order.
Germany's Foreign Minister stated the indivisibility of Baltic and German security. The countries will strengthen cooperation to counter traditional and non-traditional Russian attacks.
Russian drones are conducting reconnaissance over military aid transportation routes to Ukraine in eastern Germany. This is happening amid a broader campaign of Russian sabotage in Europe.
OpenAI scans user conversations in ChatGPT and plans to transfer data about particularly dangerous content to the police. This applies to the promotion of suicide, weapon development, causing harm, and other illegal activities.
16-year-old Adam Rain committed suicide in April, using instructions from ChatGPT. The boy's parents blame artificial intelligence for the tragedy and filed a lawsuit against OpenAI.
August 27 marks Ukrainian Salo Day, established in 2015, and National Banana Lovers Day. Also on this day, World Rock Paper Scissors Day and International Boxing Day are celebrated, the latter having been moved to August 27 in 2019.
German leaders are considering the possibility of sending troops to Ukraine after a peace agreement is reached. This issue is key for Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who seeks to restore Germany's leadership.
Actress Blake Lively will star in and produce the romantic action-comedy "The Survival List" from Lionsgate. This is her first major role since the conflict with Justin Baldoni, with whom legal proceedings are ongoing.
A high-ranking Pentagon official informed allies about the minimal role of the US in Ukraine's security guarantees. European countries are concerned and demand the deployment of American fighter jets in Romania.
A number of countries, including Italy, Switzerland, Austria, and Hungary, have expressed readiness to organize a meeting between the presidents of Ukraine and Russia. The White House is considering Budapest as the main venue for trilateral negotiations.
US President Donald Trump refused Putin's proposed meeting in Moscow. This happened amid discussions of possible meetings between Putin and Zelenskyy.
After meeting with Putin in Alaska, US President Donald Trump proposed to European leaders a plan to end the war in Ukraine by transferring unoccupied territories to Russia. This plan, which involves abandoning a ceasefire, will be discussed with Zelenskyy on Monday at the White House.
Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy is heading to Washington to get clarification from Donald Trump. Kyiv is surprised by the sudden US abandonment of the ceasefire demand before negotiations.
At the summit in Alaska, Putin demanded guarantees of official status for the Russian language and security for Russian Orthodox churches in Ukraine.
Donald Trump proposed that Ukraine abandon the unoccupied territories of Donbas in exchange for a ceasefire and non-aggression guarantees. Zelensky and European leaders rejected this idea.
The meeting between the US and Russian presidents in Alaska did not yield public results regarding an end to the war in Ukraine. Details of the conversations, particularly in the limousine, remained undisclosed, raising concerns about possible agreements.
Foreign media, including The New York Times and Sky News, reacted to the results of the Trump-Putin meeting in Alaska. The main topic of discussion was the lack of agreement on a ceasefire in Ukraine.
During the Trump-Putin talks, rostrums with the US coat of arms and flags of both countries were set up, hinting at a joint press conference. There is no official confirmation yet, the format of the address may change.
Western media, including Reuters, CNN, and The New York Times, described the meeting between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin in Alaska as very warm and friendly. NBC highlighted the contrast with the meeting between Trump and Zelenskyy.
SpaceX has accumulated nearly $5. 4 billion in tax losses, avoiding federal income tax. The company uses tax benefits, including loss carryforwards, made possible by changes in tax legislation in 2017.
OpenAI's new GPT-5 AI model, released on August 7, has faced a number of problems, including technical glitches and user complaints about deteriorating performance. The release also revealed some users' emotional dependence on chatbots, leading to cases of "ChatGPT psychosis."
Russian troops attacked a training base of the Ukrainian Armed Forces near Kropyvnytskyi, hitting the dining hall. At least ten foreign volunteers were killed, and over a hundred servicemen were wounded.
The US Secret Service rented a house in Anchorage, Alaska, for a possible meeting between the US and Russian presidents. The White House did not confirm the location, but a realtor reported the rental of a six-bedroom house.
