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August 25 #OTD in 2001: Remembering Aaliyah
On Aug. 25, 2001, Aaliyah died in a plane crash in the Bahamas at just 22 years old. Twenty-five years later, the "Princess of R&B" remains an enduring influence on music, fashion and film.
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August 24 Bessent Announces 'Economic D-Day' Sanctions Against Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced what the administration is calling Operation Economic Outcast, a new sanctions campaign targeting Iran-linked oil networks and sectors including digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping.
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August 24 Trump Escalates Canada Trade War With 50% Tariffs
President Donald Trump has escalated the U.S.-Canada trade war, announcing that tariffs on Canadian cars, trucks, automotive parts and steel will rise to 50% on Jan. 1, 2027. Canada is preparing retaliatory tariffs of its own as Prime Minister Mark Carney vows to respond dollar for dollar.
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August 24 Michael Wright, 'The Five Heartbeats' Actor, Dies at 70
Actor Michael Wright, known for playing Eddie King Jr. in "The Five Heartbeats," has died at 70. Wright's career stretched from "The Wanderers" and "Streamers" to television roles in "V" and HBO's "Oz."
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August 21 More Than 5.5 Million Americans Fall Off SNAP Rolls
SNAP participation has fallen by more than 5.5 million people compared with a year ago, dropping from 42.2 million recipients in May 2025 to 36.6 million in May 2026. Anti-hunger advocates warn that stricter work and reporting requirements may be pushing some eligible families off the program.
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August 21 First Deportation Flight Arrives in Haiti After TPS Ends
The first large U.S. deportation flight to Haiti since the end of temporary protected status arrived with more than 160 people. The flight landed in Cap-Haitien after officials avoided Port-au-Prince because of ongoing gang violence and security concerns.
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August 21 Charles Walker Sr., Georgia's First Black Senate Majority Leader, Dies
Charles Walker Sr., Georgia's first Black Senate majority leader, has died at 78. The longtime Augusta lawmaker spent two decades in the Georgia General Assembly, helped shape regional development and founded The Augusta Focus newspaper serving the city's Black community.
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August 20 Bessent Says Growth Is Key as U.S. Debt Hits $40 Trillion
The U.S. national debt has crossed $40 trillion, and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the country will need stronger economic growth to overcome the challenge. Bessent pushed back on parts of the debt figure and defended the administration's economic approach.
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August 20 8 Million Americans Estimated to Have Lost Health Coverage
Protect Our Care estimates that 8 million Americans have lost Medicaid, CHIP or Affordable Care Act coverage, while more than 1,100 health care providers have closed, cut services or are considered at risk. The Congressional Budget Office projects the number of uninsured Americans will rise from 30 million this year to 37 million by 2036.
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August 19 Judge Removed as Karmelo Anthony Seeks New Trial
A visiting judge removed Judge John Roach from Karmelo Anthony's post-trial proceedings after finding that Roach's conduct could cause a reasonable observer to question his impartiality. Anthony's 35-year murder conviction still stands as he seeks a new trial.
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