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North America news — August 20, 2026

Publications tagged with North America published on August 20, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

15 publications

  1. WorldExecutiveRegulatorsNorth AmericaLogistics

    Nevada Gubernatorial Candidate Aaron Ford's Stance on Data Centers

    Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford, a Democratic candidate for governor, has pledged to pause new tax abatements for data centers, audit existing ones, ban evaporative cooling, and force the industry to pay for its own water and electricity if elected. Ford criticizes incumbent Governor Joe Lombardo's administration for granting tax incentives to data centers, which he claims are draining Nevada's water and increasing energy bills. Ford's campaign released a position paper outlining his plans to end 'Joe Lombardo’s gravy train' and impose 'some of the strictest rules in America' on the data center industry. However, Ford's campaign has been criticized for ignoring his own role in creating Nevada's data center tax abatement program in 2015 and for proposing regulations that are already being implemented by the industry.
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  2. WorldRegulatorsNorth AmericaBudget

    NYC Considers Grants for Local Grocers Affected by City-Run Stores

    New York City is exploring the possibility of providing financial assistance to local grocery stores that are struggling to compete with Mayor Zohran Mamdani's city-owned supermarkets. The initiative, proposed by Waverly Neer, senior vice president of groceries at the city's Economic Development Corporation, has been met with criticism, with some describing it as 'utterly insane'.
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  3. PoliticsLegislationProtestNorth America

    Trump Aide Natalie Harp's Role and Security Clearance

    Natalie Harp, a 35-year-old aide to President Donald Trump, has drawn attention for her constant presence at his side and her influence over him. She serves as his 'human printer,' delivering stacks of favorable stories and polls, and even texts world leaders on his behalf. However, it was recently revealed that she worked at the White House for over a year without completing a security clearance, raising concerns about her access to sensitive information.
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  4. PoliticsRegulatorsGovernanceNorth America

    Miners' Protest in Ankara Met with Police Intervention and Arrests

    Over 100 miners from various companies, including Doruk Madencilik and Elazığ ETİ Gümüş, gathered in Ankara to protest unpaid wages. The protest turned violent as police intervened, leading to arrests. YENİ Party MP Umut Akdoğan showed support, calling on ministries to act and filing a complaint due to locked ministry doors. Miners' requests to meet with the ministry have been rejected, and previous attempts to record statements were unsuccessful.
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  5. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Brazil to Negotiate US Tariffs, Reciprocity Process Unlikely Before December

    The Brazilian government is actively negotiating with the United States to mitigate the effects of recently imposed tariffs. The Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services, Marcio Elias, has classified the tariffs as 'illegal', 'unjustified', and 'abusive'. Despite the ongoing process of reciprocity, it is unlikely that any measures will be finalized before December. The government has stated its commitment to dialogue and negotiation while defending Brazil's interests.
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  7. SportsLawNorth AmericaSoccer

    Vikings & Ravens Joint Practices: Key Performances and Takeaways

    The Minnesota Vikings and Baltimore Ravens completed two days of joint practices, providing valuable evaluation opportunities for both teams. Key storylines included Kyler Murray's performance against Baltimore's defense, the Vikings' receivers facing a tough secondary, and the Ravens' defense dominating the sessions. Lamar Jackson and the Ravens' offense struggled with protection and sustaining drives, while the defense continued to impress. The Ravens also suffered an injury to center Danny Pinter, changing their center competition.
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  9. PoliticsMiddle EastNorth AmericaConflict

    Rubicon Center Operations in Donbas Region

    The Rubicon Center operators conducted military operations in the Donbas region between August 17 and 20, 2026. Their activities included strikes on Ukrainian armed forces' targets, long-range mining of logistics routes, cooperation with the Russian Federation's air forces, and combat operations against Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles using FPV-PVO shifts. The operations resulted in a total of 664 targets hit.
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  10. PoliticsRegulatorsInvestigationNorth America

    Arsenal to Sign Ezri Konsa from Aston Villa

    Arsenal are closing in on a deal to sign Aston Villa defender Ezri Konsa, with reports suggesting the transfer could be completed soon. The England international has agreed personal terms with Arsenal and is said to want the move. Arsenal are looking to strengthen their defense and see Konsa as a suitable option. The transfer fee is reported to be around £51 million, including add-ons. Konsa is a versatile defender who can play in the center or on the right side, giving Mikel Arteta flexibility in his selection. His ability to achieve the highest win percentage in ground duels last season in the Premier League is a testament to his skills. Konsa is expected to undergo medical examinations before completing the transfer.
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  11. BusinessNorth America

    State Duma Proposes Raising Poverty Line to 45,000 Rubles

    In the State Duma, deputies have proposed raising the poverty line in Russia to 45,000 rubles, stating that the current official poverty line of around 17,000 rubles does not reflect the real level of life. According to them, Russians themselves estimate the amount needed for a normal life to be approximately 45,000 rubles per month. This is the amount that is proposed to be used as a new benchmark for determining poverty.
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  12. PoliticsLawResignationNorth America

    Trump Hints at Reviving Keystone XL Pipeline

    Former President Donald Trump has suggested that the Keystone XL oil pipeline could be revived. In a series of posts on Truth Social, Trump hinted at bringing the project 'back from the grave.' The pipeline, which was abandoned in 2021 after President Biden revoked its permit on his first day in office, was intended to transport crude oil from Alberta's oil sands to refineries in Texas.
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  13. WorldMiddle EastNorth America

    Piyush Goyal Visits Singapore for India-Singapore Ministerial and Business Roundtables

    Union Minister Piyush Goyal is visiting Singapore for the 4th India-Singapore Ministerial Roundtable (ISMR) and 4th India-Singapore Business Roundtable. Accompanied by a 70-member Indian business delegation, Goyal will hold high-level Government-to-Business engagements and promote Indian agri-food exports. The visit aims to strengthen the India-Singapore Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, with Singapore being a key economic partner and major source of investment for India. In FY 2025-26, Singapore was the largest source of FDI into India, with inflows of USD 19.8 billion.
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