Wednesday, August 5, 2026

William Lawrence Wins Primary in Battleground Michigan House District

William Lawrence defeated two moderate candidates to challenge a vulnerable Republican incumbent, but some worry his views could hurt his chances in November.

S&P 500 futures are little changed after massive rally lifts index to fresh record: Live updates

Stocks rallied on Tuesday as the S&P 500 and the Dow Industrials closed at new records.

US Copper Trades Near Record on Tariff Risks, Hormuz Speculation

Copper futures in New York traded just short of an all-time high, as investors awaited a decision on US tariffs, while also tracking a push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz that lifted demand for risk assets.

Russian ballistic missile strike on Kyiv kills 14 and injures 22, officials say

The head of Kyiv's military administration says Russia is "once again massively attacking" the region around the city.

MLS has a new commissioner: What's next for the league with Larry Berg in charge?

Larry Berg will succeed Don Garber as new MLS commissioner beginning next year, but what exactly should the LAFC co-owner do to improve the league?

By Malene Birger Copenhagen Spring 2027

The Ceuta Affair Tests American ‘Civilizationism’

What really happened in Spanish Africa last week? The post The Ceuta Affair Tests American ‘Civilizationism’ appeared first on The American Conservative .