Saturday

The people of 22 August

4 people in 4 stories, 24 deaths recorded, 2026

Jake Lang

American far-right activist

  1. 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)

  1. 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

  1. 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)

  1. 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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