Critics have launched a boycott campaign against US cheese giant Tillamook over its new halal labelling. Some have accused the company of making ‘Al Qaeda cheese’ in a viral tirade of abuse against the Oregon dairy co-operative.
Published On 18 Sep 2026
Senior economist Mihir Torsekar tells Al Jazeera’s ‘This is America’ that Americans on the lower end of the economy are feeling the impact of higher borrowing costs and weaker purchasing power. He says it could make affordability a key concern heading into the midterm elections.
Published On 18 Sep 2026
Rising energy prices are pushing inflation higher again, forcing major central banks to raise interest rates.
For decades, central banks treated oil shocks as temporary, something to wait out, not hike rates over.
And that’s because raising rates in this case can slow growth without bringing down the price of a single barrel of oil.
But this time might be different.
Oil surged past $100 a barrel last week.
Six months into the Iran war, the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted and Houthi advances threaten Saudi oil supplies, too.
Energy costs are feeding through into household and business bills.
That is forcing policymakers to reconsider the old rulebook even though tighter policy means higher borrowing costs.
Published On 17 Sep 2026
As Washington debates how to regulate AI without falling behind China, industry experts say that governance doesn’t have to mean hitting the brakes. Al Jazeera’s ‘This is America’ explores whether rules managing AI’s risks can also give American companies room to innovate.
Published On 17 Sep 2026
United States Representative Thomas Massie is forcing fellow Republicans to vote whether to impeach Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth over the US war on Iran. A recent poll found fewer than a third of Americans support the war.
Published On 16 Sep 2026
From billionaire donors backing parties to far-right activists raising funds in Bitcoin, cryptocurrency is increasingly being connected with the political right. Al Jazeera’s @avawarrinerr explains what is behind the growing relationship.
Published On 15 Sep 2026
The US Environmental Protection Agency is ending a rule that limits greenhouse gas emissions from coal and gas power plants. The Trump administration says the rollback of climate regulation will save companies ‘trillions’ of dollars.
Published On 15 Sep 2026
Female athletes are pushing back against a sports-betting ad featuring actress Sydney Sweeney, which is being slammed for sexually objectifying women in sport.
Published On 15 Sep 2026
US President Donald Trump makes a surprise call to the CEO of AI chip company, Nvidia, interrupting a live event to discuss recent fears of AI development. While talking to Jensen Huang over speakerphone, Trump called the concerns ‘a hoax’.
Published On 15 Sep 2026
Macklemore says he was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s US tour over his pro-Palestinian stance and alleges billionaire Robert Kraft pressured Sheeran over his involvement. The move comes after Pink had also condemned the rapper’s “Free Palestine” remarks.
Published On 14 Sep 2026