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Trump pauses planned Iran strikes, citing prospects for a rapid deal
President Trump said he was canceling planned attacks on Iran after what he described as progress toward the “perimeters of a deal” with Tehran. The decision followed requests from Iran and other Middle Eastern countries, while regional tensions remained high after threats of retaliation and reports of drone attacks and attacks on ships.
The New York Times - The Guardian
Three killed in shooting at Idaho In-N-Out restaurant
Three people were killed and seven others were injured, some critically, in a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho. Police found the suspected gunman dead near the restaurant, according to a city spokesperson.
Associated Press via The Guardian - The Wall Street Journal
Ceuta migrant surge reshapes Europe’s political debate
Most of the migrants who entered Spain’s North African enclave of Ceuta have returned to Morocco, while a small group remains on the seafront. The episode has prompted an emergency European Union meeting and intensified debate over migration, with the New York Times reporting that Europe’s far right is setting the tone of the response.
The New York Times - BBC
National News
Western heat wave heightens wildfire danger
A heat wave is raising the risk of dangerous wildfire conditions in Oregon and Washington, where low humidity and strong winds have put officials on alert. Forecast temperatures across the Southwest could reach 110 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit, while the Pacific Northwest is expected to see highs in the 90s.
The Guardian - Los Angeles Times
Cyberattacks on water systems reported across at least seven states
Michigan and Minnesota are among at least seven states dealing with cyberattacks aimed at disrupting water systems, according to the New York Times. The FBI is investigating, and no culprit has been identified in the attacks.
The New York Times - Al Jazeera
Politics
Trump revives proposed $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund
President Trump said he would pursue a proposed $1.8 billion fund if the Senate does not confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. Blanche’s nomination has stalled amid opposition from Republican senators seeking assurances that the Justice Department would not establish the fund. The Senate Judiciary Committee is scheduled to consider the nomination Tuesday.
The Guardian - The New York Times
Democratic fundraising groups trail Republican counterparts
High-profile donors have given little or no money to the Democratic National Committee this year, according to The Wall Street Journal. Democratic fundraising groups are lagging behind Republican organizations as donors distance themselves from the Washington establishment.
The Wall Street Journal
Business & Finance
Stock-market volatility exposes uncertainty around the AI economy
Investors spent last week reacting to developments that challenged the dominance of Western chipmakers. Chinese memory-chip company CXMT surged 466% in its Shanghai debut, reaching a valuation of 3.3 trillion yuan, or about $365 billion, intensifying scrutiny of the global AI and semiconductor economy.
The Guardian - The Wall Street Journal
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization accounts after review
Capital One said it closed the Trump Organization’s bank accounts after an anti-money-laundering review. The disclosure came in response to a lawsuit in which the Trump Organization alleged it had been improperly denied banking services.
Reuters via The Guardian
World News
Peru tourist plane crash kills all 13 aboard
A tourist aircraft crashed near Peru’s Nazca Lines after departing from the coastal city of Pisco. Eleven tourists and two pilots were killed, according to local authorities.
The New York Times - The Guardian
Ebola outbreak in Congo described as the country’s worst ever
The World Health Organization says the current Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the country’s worst on record. The strain has killed 1,587 people, and there is no approved vaccine or treatment, according to the BBC.
BBC - Al Jazeera
Moscow restaurant bombing kills three and injures at least 21
A homemade bomb carried by a woman exploded near a restaurant in central Moscow, killing three people and injuring at least 21, authorities said. The blast occurred near Kudrinskaya Square, one of the city’s Stalin-era skyscrapers.
Reuters via The Guardian - The New York Times
Arts & Culture
“The Sopranos” actor Vincent Pastore dies at 80
Vincent Pastore, best known for playing Salvatore “Big Pussy” Bonpensiero on “The Sopranos,” has died at age 80. His former manager said he learned of Pastore’s death Saturday from another actor on the show.
Associated Press via The Guardian - BBC
Quebec names folk-rock bassist Jérôme Dupras its chief scientist
Jérôme Dupras, a member of Quebec folk-rock band Les Cowboys Fringants, has been named the province’s chief scientist. In the role, he will help shape Quebec’s environmental policy and research priorities.
The New York Times
Tech & Society
Police increasingly use podcasts to revisit unsolved cases
More U.S. police departments are turning to podcasts to generate attention around unsolved murders and missing-person cases. The approach is intended to encourage members of the public to provide information that could help investigators.
BBC
Washington Post investigation details misuse of license-plate camera networks
At least 50 law-enforcement officers have been charged with or accused of misusing Flock license-plate cameras and other systems. The cameras were built to fight crime, but one investigation described how an officer secretly tracked an ex-partner through the surveillance network.
The Washington Post
Sports
Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal in blockbuster deadline deal
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Detroit Tigers ace left-hander Tarik Skubal ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The move strengthens a roster seeking a third consecutive World Series title and adds Skubal to a team that already includes Shohei Ohtani.
Los Angeles Times - Al Jazeera
Josh Kerr wins Commonwealth Games mile gold in Glasgow
Josh Kerr won the men’s mile at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, pulling away with 250 meters remaining to finish in 3 minutes, 54.12 seconds. The victory delighted the home crowd and added a Commonwealth title to Kerr’s collection.
The Guardian - BBC
Lionel Messi returns for Inter Miami after extended break
Lionel Messi returned to action for Inter Miami after an extended post-World Cup break. The MLS champions drew 2-2 with the Columbus Crew in his return match.
Al Jazeera
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| New York | ☁️ 73/85 | 5% | 🌧️ 75/82 | 🌧️ 70/83 |
| Los Angeles | 🌤️ 65/93 | 0% | 🌫️ 64/93 | 🌤️ 72/92 |
| San Francisco | ☀️ 55/84 | 1% | ☀️ 54/83 | ☀️ 59/78 |
| Chicago | 🌧️ 67/72 | 61% | 🌤️ 64/73 | ☀️ 65/84 |
| Houston | ☁️ 80/97 | 6% | ☁️ 77/99 | ⛅ 81/103 |
| Dallas | ☀️ 74/98 | 0% | ☀️ 74/101 | ☀️ 84/107 |
| Phoenix | ☀️ 93/115 | 1% | ☁️ 88/115 | ☁️ 91/113 |
| Philadelphia | ☁️ 74/90 | 10% | 🌦️ 75/87 | ☁️ 68/87 |
| San Antonio | ☁️ 81/100 | 20% | ⛅ 76/99 | 🌤️ 77/101 |
| San Diego | 🌫️ 69/83 | 1% | 🌫️ 65/81 | ⛅ 70/79 |
| San Jose | ☀️ 58/93 | 0% | ☀️ 57/98 | ☀️ 64/99 |
| Austin | 🌦️ 76/100 | 21% | ☀️ 75/102 | ☀️ 80/105 |
| Jacksonville | 🌦️ 76/89 | 39% | 🌦️ 74/81 | ☁️ 77/92 |
| Fort Worth | ☀️ 73/98 | 0% | ☀️ 73/101 | ☁️ 81/107 |
| Columbus | 🌧️ 70/81 | 60% | 🌦️ 66/81 | ☁️ 62/87 |
| Charlotte | 🌦️ 72/84 | 43% | 🌦️ 71/87 | 🌦️ 72/86 |
| Indianapolis | 🌧️ 67/72 | 97% | ☁️ 64/79 | ☀️ 62/84 |
| Seattle | ☁️ 54/73 | 13% | ☁️ 51/74 | ☀️ 54/82 |
| Denver | ⛅ 69/102 | 0% | ☁️ 75/102 | ☁️ 65/96 |
| Boston | ☁️ 69/87 | 5% | 🌦️ 74/83 | 🌧️ 62/83 |
| Nashville | 🌦️ 69/83 | 20% | 🌦️ 68/85 | ⛈️ 69/86 |
| Detroit | 🌧️ 66/78 | 81% | ☁️ 61/82 | ☀️ 62/85 |
| Portland | ☁️ 55/72 | 6% | 🌤️ 53/80 | ☁️ 58/97 |
| Las Vegas | ☀️ 86/116 | 0% | ☀️ 83/114 | ☀️ 92/114 |
| Miami | 🌧️ 76/86 | 52% | 🌦️ 77/85 | 🌦️ 75/90 |
| Atlanta | 🌦️ 75/91 | 53% | ☁️ 68/88 | ⛈️ 73/85 |
| Minneapolis | ☁️ 63/85 | 0% | ☁️ 64/88 | 🌦️ 68/88 |
| Kansas City | ☁️ 65/89 | 0% | ☁️ 67/93 | ☁️ 68/96 |
| New Orleans | 🌦️ 75/93 | 50% | ☁️ 75/94 | ☁️ 79/99 |
| Honolulu | 🌦️ 72/85 | 59% | 🌦️ 71/84 | 🌦️ 72/84 |
| Anchorage | ☁️ 53/75 | 0% | ☁️ 60/67 | 🌦️ 55/63 |