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Colombia earthquake kills at least 132 as rescue efforts continue
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck western Colombia, killing at least 132 people and injuring more than 480, according to officials. Rescue teams continued searching collapsed buildings, with more people feared trapped. The quake damaged hundreds of buildings and was described as Colombia’s strongest recorded in a decade.
Trump orders changes to childhood vaccination policy
President Donald Trump signed an order calling for fewer childhood vaccinations and for measles, mumps and rubella shots to be administered separately. The American Academy of Pediatrics called the recommendation “dangerous.”
Nvidia and Wall Street pursue $500 billion AI financing plan
Nvidia has reached an agreement with six major financial firms to raise more than $500 billion for data centers, chip factories and power stations supporting artificial intelligence projects. The financing would help develop facilities to house, operate and cool the computer chips used to process AI data.
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National News
Taylor Farms recalls jalapeño products after salmonella outbreak
Taylor Farms is recalling sandwiches, sauces and dips across 26 states after a salmonella outbreak.
Truck driver ticketed after tractor-trailer strikes New York overpass
Dashcam footage shows a tractor-trailer hitting a New York overpass. The driver was not injured but was ticketed because the vehicle exceeded the maximum height.
Jackie, California’s livestream-famous bald eagle, dies at 14
Jackie, a bald eagle at California’s Big Bear Lake whose nesting attempts were followed by millions online, died after weeks of treatment. Experts found that she was suffering from severe anemia after she was found weak and unable to fly.
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Politics
Reports say Trump was moved secretly to a military jet in Turkey
President Trump reportedly boarded a military aircraft during a secret flight from Turkey to Britain last month after an Iranian assassination threat. According to the reports, he first appeared to board the old Air Force One before being moved to another plane through an airport catering vehicle.
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North Carolina Republicans pick Jennifer Balkcom for House race
North Carolina Republicans chose state lawmaker Jennifer Balkcom to replace Representative Chuck Edwards, who ended his reelection bid after a House investigation found that his conduct toward two young female staffers likely amounted to sexual harassment. Balkcom will face Democrat Jamie Ager in November and has about 80 days to campaign.
The New York Times - The Guardian
Homeland Security intensifies scrutiny of noncitizens on voter rolls
The Trump administration is increasingly pursuing immigrants who officials say were improperly registered to vote. Some immigrants have said they were inadvertently registered while obtaining or renewing driver’s licenses and are now facing deportation.
Judge temporarily blocks New York City second-home tax
A judge temporarily blocked Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s pied-à-terre tax after homeowners sued, arguing that the policy had been mishandled. The surcharge would apply to certain high-value homes, condominiums and cooperatives not used as full-time residences. The city plans to appeal.
The Guardian - The Wall Street Journal
Business & Finance
Oil prices rise as talks over the Strait of Hormuz stall
Oil prices rose as negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz showed little progress. Uncertainty over the waterway and the broader U.S.-Iran standoff weighed on U.S. stock futures and lifted concerns about fuel supplies.
The Wall Street Journal - Reuters
Intel increases stock offering to raise $20 billion
Intel plans to raise $20 billion through an underwritten public offering of 210.5 million shares priced at $95 each.
U.S. futures weaken as Middle East uncertainty weighs on markets
U.S. stock futures were mostly lower while oil prices rose. Market sentiment was affected by uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz and negotiations between Iran and the United States, including Trump’s demand that Iran pay compensation before any agreement.
The Wall Street Journal - Reuters
World News
Trump-Netanyahu tensions deepen over Gaza strategy
The relationship between President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is under growing strain as the two leaders face different political pressures. Netanyahu has emphasized a willingness to defy the United States on Gaza, while Trump is seeking progress on foreign conflicts that are affecting his approval rating.
Russian attacks kill six in Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia
Russian attacks on the Ukrainian city of Zaporizhzhia killed at least six people and injured 20, according to officials. Ukraine said a children’s hospital in Kyiv was also struck. Ukrainian forces separately reported strikes on a military base, an oil refinery, a Black Sea cargo ship and energy facilities in Russian-occupied territories.
Online disinformation linked to deadly migrant surge in Ceuta
A wave of online disinformation contributed to a surge of migrants attempting to reach Europe through Ceuta, a Spanish enclave in North Africa. The episode resulted in about 90 deaths, while rumors circulated that Morocco had organized the border disaster, possibly with encouragement from Israel and the United States. Those claims remain unproven.
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Russia bars Yabloko from parliamentary elections
Russia’s Supreme Court barred Yabloko, the country’s last anti-war party, from participating in parliamentary elections next month. Recent polls had suggested the liberal-leaning party could win seats.
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Arts & Culture
Former gang member goes on trial in Tupac Shakur’s murder
Duane “Keffe D” Davis, a 63-year-old former gang boss, has pleaded not guilty as his trial begins nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur was killed. The case has kept the rapper’s legacy in the public spotlight.
Late-night hosts joke about Trump’s hair
Anthony Anderson, guest-hosting “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” questioned whether President Trump had received a hairpiece, saying he had “seen better weaves on ‘Real Housewives of Atlanta.’” The segment was part of late-night commentary involving several television hosts.
Rome promotes curling during a summer heat wave
Sports officials set up a curling rink in the shadow of Rome’s Colosseum to capitalize on the sport’s popularity after the Winter Olympics. The rink was created without ice as the city experienced a heat wave.
Tech & Society
Social media helps drive migration crisis between Spain and Morocco
False or misleading posts circulating on social media helped fuel a surge of migrants toward Ceuta, according to reporting on the crisis. Platforms mentioned in connection with the disinformation wave include Facebook, Instagram, Telegram, TikTok and WhatsApp. The surge resulted in about 90 deaths.
Zuckerberg’s new manifesto presents AI as a tool to reshape America
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg published a 6,500-word open letter arguing that artificial intelligence can help shape America’s future. The letter echoes his previous calls for allowing Meta to innovate with fewer restrictions and for spreading American values worldwide.
Belgium warns that short-term rentals are being used as stash houses
Belgium’s national drug commissioner said criminal gangs are using Airbnb-type rentals to store and pack drugs, weapons and cash, as well as people. She also said the growth of e-commerce is helping organized crime.
Sports
Dodgers edge Royals 6-5 in Tarik Skubal’s home debut
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Kansas City Royals 6-5, giving pitcher Tarik Skubal a win in his first game at Dodger Stadium with the team. Skubal allowed four hits and three runs while striking out six.
WNBA dispute over race and transgender eligibility intensifies
A controversy involving Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham and Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington has expanded into debates over race, “white privilege” and transgender eligibility in women’s sports. Cunningham called for transgender women to be barred from women’s sports, while former NBA players said eligibility rules could allow transgender athletes to enter the 2027 WNBA draft.
Kelly Slater posts near-perfect score at Tahiti Pro
The 54-year-old American surfer scored 19.06 to defeat Gabriel Medina at the Tahiti Pro. Slater, an 11-time world champion, earned scores of 9.73 and 9.33 for two deep barrels in eight- to 10-foot surf.
| TUE | 💧 | WED | THU | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 🌦️ 70/90 | 43% | 🌦️ 71/88 | 🌦️ 73/80 |
| Los Angeles | ☁️ 66/91 | 1% | ☁️ 67/82 | ☁️ 69/82 |
| San Francisco | 🌫️ 56/68 | 1% | 🌫️ 55/67 | 🌫️ 57/65 |
| Chicago | 🌦️ 71/79 | 50% | 🌦️ 68/76 | ☁️ 67/79 |
| Houston | 🌦️ 76/88 | 60% | 🌦️ 76/91 | 🌤️ 80/101 |
| Dallas | 🌤️ 78/99 | 1% | 🌤️ 79/99 | ☁️ 82/106 |
| Phoenix | ☁️ 81/106 | 32% | ☁️ 84/106 | 🌦️ 86/102 |
| Philadelphia | 🌦️ 71/91 | 46% | ☁️ 73/90 | ⛈️ 73/88 |
| San Antonio | ☁️ 79/100 | 2% | ☁️ 77/100 | ⛅ 77/102 |
| San Diego | ☁️ 68/83 | 16% | ☁️ 69/79 | ☁️ 71/75 |
| San Jose | ☁️ 58/85 | 0% | ☁️ 58/89 | ☁️ 60/90 |
| Austin | ☁️ 79/99 | 7% | ☁️ 78/100 | ⛅ 78/104 |
| Jacksonville | ☁️ 78/96 | 28% | ☁️ 78/95 | 🌦️ 77/103 |
| Fort Worth | 🌤️ 80/100 | 0% | 🌤️ 80/100 | ☀️ 81/107 |
| Columbus | 🌦️ 69/82 | 58% | 🌧️ 66/80 | ⛈️ 66/86 |
| Charlotte | ☁️ 70/97 | 12% | ☁️ 72/98 | ☁️ 70/96 |
| Indianapolis | ☁️ 77/94 | 27% | 🌧️ 69/88 | 🌧️ 66/88 |
| Seattle | ☀️ 55/72 | 1% | ⛅ 56/75 | ☁️ 56/83 |
| Denver | ☁️ 67/98 | 18% | 🌦️ 66/94 | 🌧️ 66/90 |
| Boston | ☁️ 69/88 | 3% | ☁️ 66/85 | 🌦️ 68/85 |
| Nashville | 🌤️ 76/96 | 10% | ☁️ 74/99 | 🌦️ 74/99 |
| Detroit | ☁️ 71/88 | 24% | 🌧️ 66/85 | ☁️ 70/88 |
| Portland | ☁️ 58/79 | 1% | ☁️ 59/82 | ⛅ 58/83 |
| Las Vegas | ☁️ 85/106 | 8% | 🌧️ 77/103 | 🌦️ 87/98 |
| Miami | 🌤️ 80/90 | 1% | ☁️ 76/90 | ☁️ 80/90 |
| Atlanta | ☁️ 74/94 | 20% | ☁️ 76/95 | ☁️ 77/97 |
| Minneapolis | 🌦️ 67/91 | 24% | 🌦️ 69/91 | ☁️ 69/91 |
| Kansas City | ☁️ 76/101 | 2% | ☁️ 81/104 | 🌦️ 72/103 |
| New Orleans | 🌧️ 78/94 | 27% | ☁️ 76/95 | ☁️ 79/99 |
| Honolulu | 🌦️ 75/89 | 43% | 🌦️ 74/88 | 🌦️ 74/86 |
| Anchorage | ☁️ 56/73 | 0% | ☁️ 60/70 | ☁️ 55/69 |