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North America news — August 1, 2026 - Page 16

Publications tagged with North America published on August 1, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 16 of 31.

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  1. U.S.Local GovNorth America

    Trump's Jones Act Waiver Averts Fuel Shortages Across US Regions

    The Trump administration's 135-day Jones Act waiver, the broadest since at least the 1950s, has allowed foreign-flagged vessels to transport fuel and other essential goods between US ports. This measure has mitigated supply chain disruptions and prevented severe fuel shortages, particularly in isolated or import-dependent markets like the West Coast, Puerto Rico, and New England. The waiver has moved nearly 50 million barrels since March 17, with regions receiving up to 215% more fuel than their normal annual pace. Without the waiver, fuel prices could have surged significantly.
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  3. WorldMiddle EastNorth AmericaSoutheast Asia

    Argentina, South Korea Sign Cooperation Memorandum on Critical Minerals

    Argentina and South Korea signed a cooperation memorandum on critical minerals, focusing on lithium, during South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's visit to Buenos Aires. The memorandum aims to promote investments and joint projects in exploration, extraction, processing, and refining of critical minerals. The Argentine Foreign Minister Pablo Quirno and South Korean Minister of Commerce, Industry and Resources Kim Jeong-kwan signed the memorandum at the Palacio San Martín. The agreement also seeks to expand technological exchange and strengthen secure supply chains for battery and advanced technology industries. Additionally, the Argentine government approved South Korean company Posco's access to benefits within the Regime of Incentives for Large Investments (RIGI) for the expansion of its lithium Sal de Oro project in northwestern Argentina, with an investment of $207.9 million.
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  4. PoliticsRegulatorsConstitutionNorth America

    Lukashenko Orders Military Training for Undisciplined Farmers

    Alexander Lukashenko, the President of Belarus, has decreed that farmers who fail to meet their work obligations during harvests will be sent to two- to three-month military-educational camps. This measure, announced on July 30, targets those displaying negligence or violating work discipline. Lukashenko stated that this is not punitive but an opportunity for them to prove themselves in 'tough male work'. The training will also involve units dealing with 'special operations' stationed along the Ukrainian border.
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  5. SocietyLocal GovNorth America

    Wanda Nara Wins Italian Court Ruling: Can Bring Daughters Back to Argentina Without Mauro Icardi's Signature

    Wanda Nara has secured a victory in Italian court, allowing her to obtain new passports for her daughters without Mauro Icardi's signature or presence. This decision enables the girls to return to Argentina with their mother. The ruling comes after the girls' passports were stolen during the World Cup final, leaving them stranded in Italy. Icardi, who opposes his daughters living in Argentina, has expressed his disapproval of the ruling.
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  7. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Spain and Portugal Threaten to Pull Out of 2030 World Cup Over Infantino's Plan

    Spain and Portugal have threatened to withdraw as co-hosts of the 2030 World Cup if FIFA President Gianni Infantino proceeds with his plan to sell stakes in the tournament. The two nations are protesting Infantino's proposed privatization, which they believe goes against the spirit of football. This dispute is part of an escalating conflict between FIFA and UEFA over the future of the World Cup.
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  14. SocietyLawCivil RightsNorth America

    Planned Parenthood Closes Michigan Centers Due to Funding Cuts

    Planned Parenthood of Michigan (PPMI) announced the permanent closure of three health centers in Lansing, Livonia, and Warren due to a $4.2 million drop in federal funding and Medicaid reimbursement restrictions pushed by national Republicans. The closures follow a comprehensive evaluation of PPMI's statewide network and come amidst warnings that reproductive health care providers across the Midwest face similar financial strains. PPMI President Paula Thornton Greear attributed the closures to Republican efforts to block Medicaid reimbursement for Planned Parenthood patients and the Trump administration's proposal to eliminate the Title X family planning program.
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  15. PoliticsPeaceNorth America

    Ketanji Brown Jackson Mocked for Discussing Impartiality on Michelle Obama's Podcast

    Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is being criticized for discussing the importance of judicial impartiality while appearing on former First Lady Michelle Obama's podcast. Jackson stressed the importance of avoiding bias and ethical conflicts, but many have pointed out the irony of her discussing these topics on a podcast hosted by a prominent political figure.
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  21. U.S.Local GovNorth AmericaBudget

    Major Unions Urge U.S. to Reconsider Tariffs on Canada

    Leaders of two major international unions, United Steelworkers and International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, have written to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, urging him to reconsider the proposed 50% tariffs on Canadian goods set to take effect on Aug. 19. The union leaders, representing over 1.45 million workers, argue that these tariffs could drive a deeper wedge between the U.S. and Canada, and undermine economic and national security. They call for renewed engagement and negotiations to stabilize the U.S.-Canada trade relationship.
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  23. WorldLawRegulatorsMiddle EastNorth America

    Experts: European Integration Not an Ideology, but Path to Normalcy for Serbia

    Experts in Serbia, awakened from a long period of political inactivity, are united in their view that the country's European path is not an ideological choice, but a pragmatic one towards a more 'normal' life like the rest of Europe. They warn that current debates on this topic may inadvertently aid President Vučić and that Serbia is already paying a price for such discussions.
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