Scientists monitoring data from satellites and ocean buoys declared the onset of El Niño in June. It is shaping up to be among the strongest in living memory.

The weather phenomenon, expected to be the strongest on record, is already roiling industries, from shipping to copper to fish feed. 2026-08-29 09:30:00 Costas Paris

Continue ReadingScientists monitoring data from satellites and ocean buoys declared the onset of El Niño in June. It is shaping up to be among the strongest in living memory.

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh spoke today and the odds of an interest-rate cut rose double digits. Plus, Hegseth summoned the military’s top brass for a meeting and Russians got a little taste of direct democracy. Read more in today’s What’s News newsletter.

Plus, Hegseth considers another military all-hands and Russians get a small taste of direct democracy. 2026-08-28 21:19:00 Will Flannigan

Continue ReadingFed Chairman Kevin Warsh spoke today and the odds of an interest-rate cut rose double digits. Plus, Hegseth summoned the military’s top brass for a meeting and Russians got a little taste of direct democracy. Read more in today’s What’s News newsletter.