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Democrats, activist groups plan response to midterms interference

Democrats, activist groups plan response to midterms interference

Democratic state parties are launching an operation for the midterm elections intended to recruit 10,000 volunteers to guard polling places in case armed federal officers show up. Activists are planning mass protests if the Trump administration tries to inter…

The News Flicker·September 14, 2026

TAROM takes delivery of its first Boeing 737-8

TAROM takes delivery of its first Boeing 737-8

Romanian carrier TAROM has taken a big step forward with the airline taking delivery of its first Boeing 737-8. TAROM’s first Boeing 737-8 arriving at Bucharest Henri Coandă International Airport – Image, TAROM  TAROM’s 737-8 is the first of two aeroplanes le…

The News Flicker·September 14, 2026

Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order

Second federal judge freezes Trump mail ballot order

A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has issued a new order freezing President Donald Trump's attempt to limit mail voting for the midterm elections. A previous order from another judge is already before the U.S. Supreme Court. Election officials say they coul…

The News Flicker·September 14, 2026

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices rise 3%

Asian shares are mixed and oil prices rise 3%

Asian shares are mixed and U.S. futures have edged lower. Oil prices have gained more than 3%, as worries grow over global oil supplies after Saudi Arabia shuts down a major oil pipeline used to help bypass the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the international…

The News Flicker·September 14, 2026

Fighting in Yemen intensifies. Houthis again attack Saudi Arabia

Fighting in Yemen intensifies. Houthis again attack Saudi Arabia

The conflict in Yemen is intensifying, as government forces launch attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea and Houthis fire into neighboring Saudi Arabia, which supports Yemen’s government. The Yemeni government vowed Sunday to send more f…

The News Flicker·September 13, 2026

Why it’s getting harder for Tata Sons to resist an IPO

Why it’s getting harder for Tata Sons to resist an IPO

The RBI reportedly rejected Tata Sons’ request for exemption from rules requiring upper-layer NBFCs to list publicly. The decision could intensify pressure on the Tata Group holding company to launch an IPO, despite its efforts to remain private.

The News Flicker·September 13, 2026