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- Army suspends Apache helicopter training flights following Texas crash that killed two soldiers
- Superyacht sinks off Sardinia just days after delivery to owner
- EU rejects US trade pressure over Chinese tariff evasion concerns
- Milanovich explains Harris’s continued success at 40
- Justice Department grants military broader authority to detain migrants at border
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Financial Times - Savers withdrew nearly $60bn from three US banks as Apple raises heat
Summary of the front page
The Financial Times says savers withdrew nearly $60bn from US banks Charles Schwab, State Street and M&T in the first quarter as customers moved their money in search of higher interest rates. Traditional banks could face further threat because of Apple and Goldman Sachs’ new savings account in the US that will pay 4.15% interest a year, it reports.
The paper’s main image is of Vladimir Kara-Murza, a Russian opposition activist, during a court hearing in Moscow where he was sentenced to 25 years in prison for treason.
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Alberta mayors support increased funding for local housing infrastructure
August 15, 2026
1:00 am
A bilateral programme to expedite homebuilding was unveiled in July, with funds allocated for the establishment of water and wastewater infrastructure. This initiative is expected to enhance residential development and improve essential services for future homeowners.
Army suspends Apache helicopter training flights following Texas crash that killed two soldiers
August 14, 2026
11:00 pm
The U.S. Army has paused Apache helicopter training flights following the fatal crash of an AH-64 Apache near Fort Hood, Texas, that killed two pilots, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmsted. The stand-down will continue pending an investigation into the accident’s cause.
Superyacht sinks off Sardinia just days after delivery to owner
August 14, 2026
10:00 pm
A superyacht named Angiola II has sunk off the coast of Sardinia, just four days after its delivery to an Italian businessman, following a fire onboard.
EU rejects US trade pressure over Chinese tariff evasion concerns
August 14, 2026
9:00 pm
The EU has rejected US trade pressure over claims it facilitates Chinese tariff evasion, with Washington’s ambassador urging alignment of new environmental laws with a prior trade deal. The EU maintained its regulatory framework is non-negotiable, despite ongoing discussions on trade issues.
Milanovich explains Harris’s continued success at 40
August 14, 2026
7:00 pm
Scott Milanovich expressed no surprise at Trevor Harris’s continued high-level performance in professional football, highlighting his consistency as a player. Harris remains a key figure in the sport, demonstrating his skill and resilience throughout the ongoing season.
Justice Department grants military broader authority to detain migrants at border
August 14, 2026
5:00 pm
The Justice Department has expanded the U.S. military’s authority to detain migrants for trespassing in areas controlled by the Department of Defense. This legal opinion allows military personnel to apprehend individuals near designated “National Defense Areas” along the U.S.-Mexico border, despite the restrictions of the Posse Comitatus Act.
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