Oceans on fire: The world’s oceans reached a record global average surface temperature of  70 degrees on Aug. 22, surpassing the previous record set in March 2024. Scientists say human-caused climate change is the main driver, with a powerful Super El Niño adding even more heat. Rising ocean tem peratures threaten marine ecosystems and coastal communities while increasing sea levels, extreme weather and reducing the ocean’s ability to absorb carbon dioxide. Bloomberg has the full story. US to impose new sanctions: Oil prices fell Monday as investors awaited a new U.S. sanctions package against Iran, with West Texas Intermediate dropping to $85.65 and Brent to $93.09 per barrel. The Trump administration says the sanctions will be its toughest ever, while Iran has vowed it can withstand the economic pressure and maintain international trade. Analysts expect oil prices to remain volatile, with the effectiveness of the sanctions and potential Iranian responses posing risks to global energy markets. CNBC has the full story. Security experts targeted: A phishing campaign targeted cybersecurity conference attendees with fake cryptocurrency event invitations and malicious Google Docs links designed to install malware. Attackers impersonated a CoinDesk executive and used familiar platforms like X, Google Docs and DocSend to make the scam appear legitimate and persuade victims to run malicious files. The campaign could install information-stealing malware and remote-access tools on Windows and Mac computers, though no victims have been publicly reported. Inc. has the full story. ...read more read less