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Russia Campaigned to Derail Moldova’s Pro-Western Government
Moscow paid Orthodox priests, organized vote-buying and established training camps on election interference in an effort to weaken Moldova’s Western-leaning government, according to the report.
U.S. Eyes Indefinite Naval Blockade of Iran
The United States says it can sustain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely and is preparing additional economic pressure. The developments have also pushed oil prices higher as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz faces disruption.
Record Rain in Japan Kills Four and Strands Thousands
Torrential rain in Chiba prefecture killed at least four people, prompted evacuation orders for more than 400,000 residents and left nearly 7,000 people stranded at Tokyo’s Narita airport. About 45,000 homes lost power after hourly rainfall reached 115 millimeters.
National News
Justice Department Report Says California Prisons Failed to Protect Women
A Justice Department report found that inmates at two state-run women’s prisons in California routinely had their rights violated. State officials said reforms have already been put in place.
Luigi Mangione Expected to Plead Guilty in Federal Case
Mangione faces federal charges of stalking resulting in the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A guilty plea could close the federal case while complicating a separate state murder trial.
Former NYPD Officer Found Guilty in Chokehold Case
A former New York Police Department officer was found guilty in an illegal chokehold case. The officer, who was fired, is the first to be convicted under a local law passed after George Floyd’s murder.
Politics
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Is Leaving the Trump Administration
Karoline Leavitt is leaving the Trump administration. The departure has prompted attention to who could replace her in a role that involves managing the media and meeting President Trump’s expectations.
Trump Orders Navy to Return to Steam Catapults
President Trump directed the Pentagon to redesign a new aircraft carrier to use steam-powered catapults instead of electromagnetic systems to launch fighter jets. The change is expected to cost billions of dollars.
The Guardian - The Wall Street Journal
Musk Plans to Spend at Least $100 Million on Republican Midterm Effort
Elon Musk has repaired his relationship with President Trump and plans to support Republicans in the midterm elections with at least $100 million, according to the report.
Business & Finance
U.S. Accuses Dozens of Countries of Helping China Avoid Tariffs
A new U.S. report says China moved goods through countries with lower tariffs to avoid higher levies. The White House estimates that transshipped goods cost the United States between $19 billion and $26 billion in lost tariff revenue.
U.S. Futures Slip After S&P 500 Record Close
U.S. stock futures fell after the S&P 500 reached a record close in the previous session. Oil prices continued to rise, with Brent crude around $88, while softer inflation data renewed expectations that the Federal Reserve may hold rates at its next meeting.
California Approves Charter-Cox Merger
California regulators approved Charter Communications’ acquisition of Cox Communications. The $34.5 billion deal means more than 6 million California customers will receive Spectrum service, while the companies agreed to concessions on affordability.
Los Angeles Times - The Wall Street Journal
Tyson Foods to Close or Sell Three U.S. Beef Facilities
Tyson Foods plans to close or sell three U.S. beef facilities as the industry struggles.
World News
Europe’s Railways and Roads Struggle Under Extreme Heat
Europe’s transportation systems are facing mounting disruptions as temperatures rise. One expert said the continent’s railways and roads were “engineered for a climate that no longer exists.”
Sudan’s El Obeid Emerges as a Strategic Flashpoint
The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces’ capture of El Obeid would allow it to consolidate control over western Sudan, making the city a significant strategic objective in the country’s war.
Drought Forces Romania to Shut Its Last Nuclear Reactor
Romania shut down the last working reactor at its only nuclear plant after drought caused the Danube River to fall to record lows. The closure is expected to affect electricity supplies in neighboring Moldova.
Wildfires Force Evacuations Across Europe
Wildfires have spread across Europe, forcing thousands to flee. In Croatia, flames reached the tourist town of Omis, where at least a dozen people were reportedly hospitalized, while Germany evacuated about 2,000 people after a fire reached a western village.
Arts & Culture
Kennedy Center Board Votes to Restore Trump’s Name
The Kennedy Center board voted to put President Trump’s name back on the building and proceed with a two-year closure for renovations. A federal judge had previously blocked the renovation plan.
Stolen Matisse Artworks Recovered in Brazil
Brazilian police recovered eight works by Henri Matisse from a home in greater São Paulo and arrested a man in connection with the discovery.
Newly Discovered Iris Murdoch Artworks Go on Display
Artwork by novelist Iris Murdoch, including her only known self-portrait, four surrealist landscapes and three sketches of female nudes, will be shown publicly for the first time. The works were created when Murdoch was an Oxford student at the beginning of World War II.
Tech & Society
Chatbots Are Pushing the Internet Toward a New Phase
People increasingly use artificial-intelligence chatbots for work, school and romance. The article examines what could happen when chatbots begin communicating with one another.
Apple Is Training an AI Model for China With Alibaba’s Support
Apple is training its own artificial-intelligence model for the Chinese market with support from Alibaba, according to sources cited by Reuters.
Flock Adds Safeguards to License-Plate Reader System
Flock, a U.S. company that provides automated license-plate readers, is tightening oversight after reports that police officers misused the technology in stalking cases.
Sports
Ben Shelton Retains Canadian Open Title
Ben Shelton defeated fellow American Brandon Nakashima 6-3, 7-6 (4) in Montreal to win his second consecutive ATP Masters 1000 title and defend his Canadian Open championship.
Swiatek Wins First WTA Title of the Season
Iga Swiatek defeated Elena Rybakina in straight sets in the Canadian Open final to claim her first WTA title of the season.
No. 1 Pick Fernando Mendoza Throws Touchdown in Raiders Debut
Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza threw a touchdown pass in his preseason debut, completing 10 of 16 passes for 97 yards in a 27-14 loss to the Arizona Cardinals.
| FRI | 💧 | SAT | SUN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | ☁️ 68/89 | 1% | ☁️ 65/88 | ☁️ 70/80 |
| Los Angeles | ☁️ 67/84 | 0% | ☁️ 62/82 | ⛅ 68/86 |
| San Francisco | 🌫️ 58/67 | 3% | 🌫️ 56/65 | ☁️ 57/72 |
| Chicago | 🌧️ 69/76 | 52% | 🌧️ 70/76 | 🌦️ 71/84 |
| Houston | ☁️ 77/93 | 11% | ☁️ 77/96 | ☀️ 79/102 |
| Dallas | 🌤️ 81/101 | 0% | ☁️ 80/101 | 🌤️ 85/108 |
| Phoenix | 🌦️ 80/103 | 32% | ☁️ 82/105 | ☁️ 93/106 |
| Philadelphia | ☁️ 74/91 | 6% | ☁️ 69/89 | 🌦️ 72/87 |
| San Antonio | ☁️ 77/100 | 2% | ☁️ 76/98 | ☁️ 74/102 |
| San Diego | ☁️ 69/78 | 1% | ☁️ 69/78 | ☁️ 69/79 |
| San Jose | ☁️ 61/77 | 0% | ☁️ 58/74 | ☁️ 60/89 |
| Austin | ☁️ 80/101 | 7% | ☁️ 78/100 | ☁️ 76/105 |
| Jacksonville | ⛈️ 75/91 | 27% | 🌦️ 78/91 | 🌦️ 77/101 |
| Fort Worth | ☀️ 81/103 | 0% | ☁️ 81/101 | ⛅ 83/107 |
| Columbus | 🌧️ 72/83 | 77% | 🌧️ 71/84 | ☁️ 72/90 |
| Charlotte | 🌦️ 72/96 | 23% | ☁️ 75/97 | 🌦️ 76/101 |
| Indianapolis | 🌧️ 72/85 | 72% | ☁️ 73/85 | ☁️ 76/91 |
| Seattle | 🌤️ 55/77 | 1% | ☁️ 58/80 | ☁️ 56/84 |
| Denver | 🌦️ 64/89 | 67% | 🌦️ 61/86 | ☁️ 65/90 |
| Boston | 🌤️ 63/85 | 5% | 🌧️ 58/83 | ☁️ 62/79 |
| Nashville | ☁️ 77/99 | 7% | 🌤️ 77/101 | ⛅ 79/102 |
| Detroit | ☁️ 70/88 | 18% | ☁️ 68/84 | 🌦️ 69/85 |
| Portland | ☁️ 61/79 | 2% | ☁️ 60/82 | ☁️ 60/84 |
| Las Vegas | 🌦️ 77/95 | 42% | 🌦️ 69/97 | ☁️ 84/98 |
| Miami | ☁️ 80/91 | 7% | ☁️ 80/88 | ☁️ 80/89 |
| Atlanta | ⛅ 75/96 | 14% | ☁️ 77/96 | ☁️ 80/101 |
| Minneapolis | ☁️ 63/86 | 6% | ☁️ 70/85 | ☁️ 66/87 |
| Kansas City | ☁️ 78/102 | 6% | ☁️ 81/102 | ☁️ 78/98 |
| New Orleans | ⛅ 75/99 | 2% | ☁️ 77/99 | ☁️ 81/101 |
| Honolulu | 🌦️ 75/86 | 22% | 🌦️ 76/85 | ⛈️ 74/85 |
| Anchorage | ☁️ 56/73 | 20% | ☁️ 59/74 | 🌦️ 58/69 |