Saturday
The people of 22 August
4 people in 4 stories, 24 deaths recorded, 2026
Jake Lang
American far-right activist
American far-right activist Jake Lang, who was pardoned last year for his role in the January 6 riot at the United States Capitol, is arrested during a protest in Minneapolis, Minnesota, U.S.
Crime & Justice · 22 Aug
Jeff Gordon
American racing driver (born 1971)
In open-wheel racing, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix kicks off in Washington, D.C. on the National Mall to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Declaration of Independence, with former NASCAR driver Jeff Gordon winning the International Race of Champions.
Sport · 22 Aug
Mark Carney
Prime Minister of Canada since 2025
The United States imposes 50% tariffs on about US$20 billion of Canadian goods after trade talks fail to produce an agreement. Canadian prime minister Mark Carney says Canada will impose equivalent retaliatory tariffs.
Business · 22 Aug
Usain Bolt
Jamaican sprinter (born 1986)
A humanoid robot at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, China, runs 100 meters in 9.39 seconds, surpassing a record set by Usain Bolt of 9.58 seconds at the World Athletics Championships in 2009.
Science & Tech · 22 Aug
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