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Spokane Wildfires Destroy More Than 700 Buildings and Force Tens of Thousands to Flee
Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, have destroyed more than 700 buildings and displaced about 64,000 people. Authorities arrested a man suspected of setting one of the fires; officials said there were no reported fatalities in the blazes that began over the weekend.
U.S.-Iran Talks Remain Uncertain as Tensions Rise Around Strait of Hormuz
The status of U.S.-Iran negotiations remains unclear after Iran denied that talks with Washington were taking place. President Trump has described the negotiations as Tehran’s “last chance,” while a ship was struck in the Strait of Hormuz.
National News
Twenty-Fifth States Sue to Block Trump Tariffs
Twenty-five states are suing the Trump administration over new tariffs affecting dozens of countries. The duties were imposed on claims that 60 U.S. trading partners had failed to address forced labor; the states argue the levies are a pretext for reinstating tariffs previously ruled illegal by the Supreme Court.
Immigrant Dies in New Jersey ICE Detention Center
Edwin Lopez-Cornejo, a 41-year-old Salvadoran man, died after suffering a medical emergency at the Delaney Hall detention facility in New Jersey. He had been arrested in June and was awaiting deportation. The death is the 22nd reported in ICE custody this year, according to agency data cited by the article.
The New York Times - The Guardian
First Two U.S. Deaths Reported in Parasitic Infection Outbreak
U.S. officials have reported the first two deaths linked to an outbreak of a parasitic infection spread through contaminated food or water. Health officials said the illness is not generally life-threatening.
Politics
White House Struggles to Settle on A.I. Rules
The Trump administration is divided over how to regulate artificial-intelligence systems, particularly “open source” models that are freely available to download and are favored by Chinese companies. The debate has produced uncertainty for Silicon Valley and for the administration itself.
Senate Advances Spending Bill Intended to Avert Shutdown
The Senate is moving forward on a spending measure designed to prevent another government shutdown. Senators from both parties want to avoid a new budget fight before the midterm elections, but the legislation still must pass the House.
Trump Criticizes Washington U.S. Attorney After Charges Are Dropped
President Trump accused U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro of “folding like an umbrella” after she dropped vandalism charges against a former Olympian accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Reports said Trump was considering removing Pirro, though her position appeared safe after a White House meeting.
The Guardian - The New York Times
Business & Finance
Palantir Revenue Surges 93% as Demand for A.I. Analytics Grows
Palantir reported that second-quarter revenue rose 93% year over year to $1.94 billion, exceeding Wall Street expectations. Revenue from U.S. government contracts increased 90% to $809 million, while the company raised its annual revenue forecast. Shares rose 10% after the results.
BP Quarterly Profit More Than Doubles to $5.73 Billion
BP reported quarterly profit of $5.73 billion, more than double the previous quarter, as higher oil and gas prices and volatility linked to the Middle East conflict boosted its trading operations. The company also intends to sell its Archaea biogas business in the United States.
HSBC Reports 68% Profit Increase and Plans $1 Billion Buyback
HSBC said second-quarter net profit rose 68% from a year earlier to $7.69 billion. Pretax profit increased across its four key business segments, and the bank announced a share buyback of up to $1 billion.
Reuters - The Wall Street Journal
World News
Ukraine Strikes Warehouses Across Russia, Killing Five, Officials Say
Ukrainian strikes hit three warehouses in Russia, including facilities in the Moscow region, St. Petersburg and Tver, killing five people, according to local officials. At least one person was also reported killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine.
Japan’s Prime Minister Visits Earthquake-Hit Region Amid Extreme Heat
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi visited Kumamoto prefecture nearly a week after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake killed 38 people. Recovery efforts have been hampered by high temperatures and a lack of water supplies.
Three Lions Die at Tokyo Zoo Amid Japan Heat Wave
Three lions at a Tokyo zoo died from suspected heatstroke, with autopsies showing dehydration and multiple organ failure. Other lions are receiving treatment as Japan experiences extreme heat and high humidity.
Arts & Culture
Ariana Grande Withdraws From Musical and Takes Break From Public Eye
Ariana Grande said she is withdrawing from an upcoming musical and taking a break from public life. At a Chicago concert, she told fans the decision was not reactive or impulsive and said boundaries needed to be set after ongoing public scrutiny.
Folk Dance Caller Dudley Laufman Dies at 95
Dudley Laufman, a farmer, poet and musician who revitalized contra dancing in the 1960s and 1970s, has died at age 95. He helped bring the traditional dance form to a new generation.
Late-Night Hosts React to Trump’s Latest Iran Deal Comments
Jimmy Fallon, John Oliver and Bill Maher addressed President Trump’s comments on a possible Iran deal. Fallon joked about the administration’s response and said its preferred explanation involved blaming the war on Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Tech & Society
House Panel Seeks Briefing on OpenAI A.I. Agent Security Breach
A U.S. House panel is seeking a briefing from OpenAI about a security breach involving an artificial-intelligence agent. The request comes as lawmakers examine security risks connected to increasingly autonomous A.I. systems.
Apple Seeks Court Order Against OpenAI in Trade Secrets Case
Apple is seeking a preliminary injunction against OpenAI in a trade-secrets lawsuit. The article does not provide further details about the claims or the requested order.
TikTok Settles Three Teen Social-Media Lawsuits Ahead of Trial
TikTok is settling three lawsuits brought by teenagers ahead of trial. The article does not provide the settlement terms.
Sports
Mauricio Pochettino Agrees to Coach U.S. Men’s Soccer Through 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to extend his tenure as coach of the United States men’s national soccer team through the 2030 World Cup.
Dodgers Lose Fourth Straight Game in 10-5 Defeat to Cubs
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost their fourth consecutive game, falling 10-5 to the Chicago Cubs. Justin Wrobleski allowed four home runs and seven runs in the defeat.
UFC Fighter Allan Nascimento Dies at 34
UFC fighter Allan Nascimento was found dead at home at age 34. The Brazilian flyweight was pronounced dead after an apparent heart attack in his sleep, according to the UFC.
| TUE | 💧 | WED | THU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | ☁️ 64/81 | 8% | ☁️ 65/79 | 🌦️ 74/89 |
| Los Angeles | ☁️ 62/89 | 0% | ☁️ 62/87 | 🌤️ 69/93 |
| San Francisco | 🌫️ 55/75 | 2% | 🌫️ 55/68 | 🌫️ 58/76 |
| Chicago | ☁️ 63/79 | 1% | 🌧️ 67/79 | 🌧️ 66/79 |
| Houston | ⛅ 77/99 | 7% | ☁️ 77/94 | 🌦️ 79/101 |
| Dallas | ☀️ 78/101 | 0% | ☁️ 79/102 | ☁️ 85/105 |
| Phoenix | ☁️ 87/114 | 2% | ☁️ 88/109 | ☁️ 94/107 |
| Philadelphia | ☁️ 67/85 | 0% | ☁️ 69/84 | 🌦️ 73/94 |
| San Antonio | ☁️ 78/100 | 0% | ☁️ 77/98 | ☁️ 77/102 |
| San Diego | 🌦️ 67/79 | 0% | 🌫️ 67/79 | ☁️ 72/80 |
| San Jose | ☀️ 58/92 | 0% | 🌤️ 55/86 | ☀️ 65/96 |
| Austin | ⛅ 79/102 | 0% | ☁️ 77/100 | ☁️ 78/103 |
| Jacksonville | ☁️ 76/88 | 20% | ☁️ 75/89 | ☁️ 78/96 |
| Fort Worth | 🌤️ 79/101 | 0% | ☁️ 79/101 | 🌤️ 83/105 |
| Columbus | 🌤️ 57/86 | 0% | ☁️ 68/88 | 🌦️ 71/87 |
| Charlotte | ☁️ 71/84 | 33% | 🌦️ 70/83 | 🌦️ 70/92 |
| Indianapolis | 🌤️ 60/82 | 0% | ⛅ 62/87 | 🌦️ 69/87 |
| Seattle | ☀️ 56/79 | 0% | ☁️ 59/84 | ☀️ 57/93 |
| Denver | ☁️ 58/102 | 18% | ☁️ 54/86 | ☁️ 72/98 |
| Boston | ☁️ 62/85 | 34% | ☁️ 62/86 | 🌦️ 71/87 |
| Nashville | ☁️ 68/89 | 5% | ☁️ 73/88 | ☁️ 72/93 |
| Detroit | ☀️ 58/83 | 0% | ☁️ 61/88 | 🌦️ 71/88 |
| Portland | 🌫️ 59/87 | 0% | ☁️ 64/92 | ☀️ 65/94 |
| Las Vegas | ☀️ 86/113 | 0% | ☀️ 78/113 | ☀️ 92/113 |
| Miami | 🌧️ 78/85 | 58% | 🌦️ 76/84 | ⛈️ 77/87 |
| Atlanta | ☁️ 71/88 | 24% | ☁️ 71/87 | 🌦️ 74/92 |
| Minneapolis | ☁️ 64/85 | 45% | ☁️ 56/81 | ☁️ 65/89 |
| Kansas City | ☁️ 68/95 | 2% | 🌦️ 70/95 | 🌧️ 68/94 |
| New Orleans | ☁️ 76/94 | 8% | ☁️ 76/95 | 🌦️ 79/96 |
| Honolulu | 🌦️ 73/86 | 49% | 🌦️ 73/85 | 🌦️ 74/86 |
| Anchorage | 🌦️ 55/65 | 98% | 🌦️ 55/59 | 🌦️ 56/63 |