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apnews.com
The USS George Washington is leaving the Pacific to replace the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln, temporarily leaving the region without a U.S. aircraft carrier.
apnews.com
A tanker owned by Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, while an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon killed seven people and Houthis attacked Yemen’s Mokha port.
apnews.com
The Trump administration is widening diplomatic contacts over Iran, with Austria and Greece joining ongoing discussions as negotiations remain stalled and the Strait of Hormuz stays central to the conflict.
faa.gov
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the installation of Surface Movement Radar Model 4 at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on August 14, 2026, as part of a broader modernization program.
apnews.com
President Donald Trump said the USS Abraham Lincoln’s record-setting deployment supporting U.S. operations against Iran was “not nearly long enough” as lawmakers pressed the Pentagon over reported mental health and supply concerns aboard.
news.gm.com
Cadillac has introduced the V-ONE concept, a track-focused car combining technology from the championship-winning V-Series.R with Cadillac design and craftsmanship. The concept is not available for sale.
apnews.com
President Donald Trump has directed the Navy to prepare plans to remove the Electromagnetic Aircraft Launch System from the USS Doris Miller and replace it with older steam technology.
corporate.walmart.com
Walmart announced new Photo Center and Money Center benefits for Walmart+ members on Aug. 14, 2026, expanding the membership’s in-store services alongside existing Auto Care benefits.
news.un.org
The UN Security Council expressed concern over heightened regional tensions and condemned Houthi missile strikes against Saudi Arabia and commercial vessels after a deadly attack in the Bab al-Mandab Strait.
apnews.com
Three ballistic missiles fired by the Houthis struck a Yemeni commercial vessel entering port, killing six people and injuring at least nine, according to Yemeni authorities.
apnews.com
The Pacific-based USS George Washington is moving toward the Middle East as lawmakers seek scrutiny of conditions aboard the long-deployed USS Abraham Lincoln.
whitehouse.gov
A presidential memorandum directs plans to expand U.S. shipbuilding capacity, permit conditional foreign participation, restore carrier systems, and establish a fifth public Navy Yard.
whitehouse.gov
President Donald J. Trump signed a memorandum directing changes to Navy shipbuilding, repair capacity, industrial investment, and Naval Sea Systems Command.
apple.com
Apple opened a 20,000-square-foot Houston center offering free training to small and medium-sized businesses while preparing to begin Mac mini production at the same facility later this year.
aboutamazon.com
Amazon says its free Locker service now has more than 750 locations across more than 500 U.S. college campuses, alongside more than 25,000 locations nationwide.
corporate.walmart.com
Sam’s Club is highlighting five associates who moved from education into club, human-resources, executive-assistant and management roles as the 2026 school year begins.
corporate.walmart.com
Walmart will release its second-quarter earnings results on August 20, 2026, followed by a live conference call hosted by its chief executive and chief financial officer.
openai.com
OpenAI has appointed Dali Rajic to lead its global revenue organization as the company seeks to expand enterprise AI deployment. Denise Dresser will leave after a transition period.
aboutamazon.com
Amazon says its Maryland operations include more than 23,000 direct employees, over $2.5 billion in data center investments, and support for small businesses and community programs.
home.treasury.gov
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent visited Iowa on August 12 to promote the Trump administration’s economic agenda, including the Working Families Tax Cuts, Trump Accounts, and changes affecting small businesses.
