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NY Mayor Mamdani Sues to Block $10,000 Teaching Aide Bonuses

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is suing to block a new law that would give teaching aides a one-time $10,000 bonus, arguing it violates the city’s collective bargaining laws, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Aug 20, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Evergrande Founder Sentenced to Life for Fraud

The founder of Evergrande, a collapsed Chinese property giant, has been sentenced to life in prison and had his personal property confiscated, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Five Americans Among 7 Killed in Kenya Helicopter Crash

Five Americans were among seven people killed in a helicopter crash in Kenya's Samburu County on Wednesday, the U.S. State Department confirmed.

WH News Aug 20, 2026

Leaders

Former Liberian Vice President Charged in Drug-Trafficking Case

Liberia has charged former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor with drug trafficking and money laundering, according to the country's Justice Ministry.

WH News Aug 20, 2026

Medicine

Moderna Stock Surges 57% on Cancer Vaccine Success

Moderna Inc. (NASDAQ:MRNA) surged 57.27% before the market opened on Wednesday after its personalized cancer vaccine met two key endpoints in a phase 3 trial for melanoma, according to TechStock².

WH News Aug 19, 2026

Märkte

Chinesischer Roboterriese Unitree legt mit 600% Kursplus an

Die Aktien des weltweit größten Herstellers von humanoiden Robotern, Unitree, stiegen am ersten Tag des Börsengangs in Shanghai um mehr als 600 Prozent. Die Aktie notierte am Ende bei 845 Yuan.

WH News Aug 19, 2026

시장

중국 로봇업체 유닛리, 주가 600% 폭등

중국 최대 인보디 로봇 제조사 유닛리가 상하이 증시에 상장한 첫날 주가가 600% 급등했다.

WH News Aug 19, 2026

マーケット

ユニリー株、上場初日で600％急騰

中国最大のヒューマノイドロボットメーカー、ユニリーの株価は上海上場初日、600％以上急騰した。1株150.80元で上場し、845元で取引を終了した。

WH News Aug 19, 2026

Markets

Unitree Stock Soars 600% on Chinese Market Debut

Shares in the world's largest humanoid robot maker, Unitree, surged more than 600% on their first day of trading in Shanghai. The company listed at 150.80 yuan per share and closed at 845 yuan, marking a milestone for China's robotics industry.

WH News Aug 19, 2026

Music

ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77 — Beardless Legend Remembered

Frank Beard, the beardless drummer of ZZ Top, has died at age 77 in hospice care at his Texas ranch. The blues-rock band announced the cancellation of two tour dates following his death.

WH News Aug 19, 2026

Conflicts & Security

ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77

ZZ Top drummer Frank Beard has died at 77, the band announced. Beard passed away on Monday in hospice care at his ranch in Richmond, Texas.

WH News Aug 19, 2026

Conflictos y Seguridad

Corea del Sur acorta ejercicios con EE.UU. seis días

Corea del Sur acortará seis días sus ejercicios militares anuales con Estados Unidos por petición de Washington, informa la BBC.

WH News Aug 19, 2026

Europe

Earthquake rocks Spain’s historic Granada, injuring three

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck southern Spain near Granada on Tuesday, injuring three people and damaging buildings, according to the country's National Geographic Institute (IGN).

WH News Aug 19, 2026

Politik & Recht

BBC will Zeugen aus Trump-Familie anhören

Die BBC will Donald Trumps Kinder und Schwiegersohn als Zeugen in dem Verleumdungsprozess anhören.

WH News Aug 16, 2026

Football

World Cup winner Ferran Torres joins Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona

Ferran Torres, the 2026 World Cup winner, has joined Paris Saint-Germain from Barcelona, according to Saarbrücker Zeitung. The 26-year-old signed a contract until 2031, with reports citing a transfer fee of 50 million euros.

WH News Aug 15, 2026