BTW Daily News - Aug 29, 2026

Good morning, I'm Alex, and here's what's happening today. Starting off in international news, we have two major stories to cover. First up is the Crystal Palace versus Manchester City match where Rayan Cherki and Erling Haaland scored doubles as Enzo Maresca’s reign began with back-to-back wins according to Sky Sports. Moving on to a more serious note, Russian President Vladimir Putin has fired a nuclear-capable missile that could reach the United States days after CIA chief's visit, escalating tensions in the Ukraine-Russia war. Now switching gears to business news. The Federal Reserve is facing a powerful new economic force as reported by The Washington Post. And China is secretly fueling America’s data center rage according to Axios, indicating growing concerns over tech infrastructure and international competition. In today's top stories, we have some interesting picks from the future of fantasy football in 2026 where sleepers, breakouts, and busts are predicted by a computer that hit Daniel Jones’ surprise year as per CBS Sports. Also, Nepal is facing new flood risks turning parts of its border region into swampland with warnings issued by the foreign minister according to the BBC. Moving on to world news, Germany plans to blame Russia for an attack in Leipzig as tensions escalate between Putin and Berlin, reported by politico.eu. Meanwhile, survivors from Nepal-China floods have reached safe areas but nearly 3,000 people are still missing with families anxiously awaiting any updates according to AP News. In entertainment, WWE SmackDown spoilers for this week’s episode taped on August 28th are out now, giving fans a sneak peek of what's in store, as reported by Fightful. And finally, in technology news, Microsoft is set to change Windows Update with a 'Force Restart' feature coming soon within the next ten days according to Forbes. And speaking of updates, let’s finish off on some good notes today. First up, dogs are providing security and comfort at a busy train station in what's being called a ‘British first’, showing how animals can enhance public safety and community wellbeing. And rounding out our positive news segment, your weekly horoscope is here with 'Free Will Astrology' by Rob Brezsny, bringing insights for the week ahead. That's it for today, I'm Alex, thanks for listening, and I'll see you tomorrow.