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Trump Pauses 50% Canadian Tariffs as Both Sides Seek Final Trade Deal
President Donald Trump said he would delay new tariffs on a broad range of Canadian goods for three days while the two countries finalize an agreement. The levies were expected to affect about $20 billion in Canadian exports and risk a broader trade conflict. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said important work remained.
The New York Times - BBC - The Wall Street Journal
Florida Primaries Produce Upsets as Key 2026 Races Take Shape
Progressive Democrat Angie Nixon defeated Alexander Vindman in Florida’s Senate primary despite entering the race with substantially less funding. Republican Byron Donalds won his party’s nomination for governor and will face Democrat David Jolly in the race to succeed Ron DeSantis. Cory Mills also lost his Republican primary amid assault allegations and a House Ethics Committee investigation.
The New York Times - The Guardian
National News
Harvard to Pay $53 Million Over Mishandled Donated Remains
Harvard Medical School agreed to pay $53 million to families who alleged that the school mishandled the donated remains of their loved ones after a morgue manager sold body parts. The settlement addresses lawsuits tied to the abuse of those remains.
Federal Court Orders New Oversight of Immigrant Children’s Detention
A federal judge appointed two experts to monitor detention conditions for immigrant children across several facilities. The order followed claims of persistent safety and sanitation failures.
Unions Sue Over New Visa Limits for Foreign Students and Journalists
Unions and advocacy groups filed suit to overturn a new U.S. visa rule that limits student and exchange visas to four years and most journalist visas to 240 days.
Politics
Trump Selects Heidi Overton as His Pick to Lead the FDA
President Trump selected White House health adviser Dr. Heidi Overton as his choice to lead the Food and Drug Administration. Overton is described as an opponent of abortion rights and a supporter of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Make America Healthy Again agenda.
Wyoming Republicans Nominate Trump-Backed Harriet Hageman for Senate
Harriet Hageman won Wyoming’s Republican Senate primary. She is favored to replace Senator Cynthia Lummis in the deeply Republican state.
Preservation Group Asks Supreme Court to Halt White House Ballroom Project
The National Trust for Historic Preservation asked the Supreme Court to suspend construction of President Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom while litigation continues. The request follows the administration’s effort to keep construction underway during the appeals process.
Business & Finance
Oil Prices Rise as Uncertainty Persists Over Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices rose for a fourth consecutive day as talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the Iran war stalled. Traffic through the waterway has slowed amid continued uncertainty over exports and supply disruptions.
The Wall Street Journal - Reuters
Samsung Raises Chipmaking Prices by Up to 15% Amid Demand Surge
Samsung Electronics has raised prices for chipmaking products by as much as 15%, according to sources cited by Reuters. The move comes as demand increases.
Markets Stabilize Ahead of Federal Reserve Meeting Minutes
Global bonds steadied after a sharp sell-off, while chip stocks were flat in premarket trading and Nasdaq futures edged higher. Investors were awaiting the release of minutes from the Federal Reserve’s July meeting for clues about monetary policy.
World News
Trump’s New Economic Pressure Campaign on Iran Faces Resistance
The Trump administration is again using economic pressure in an effort to influence Iran during the war. Analysts cited by The New York Times said Iran has survived decades of sanctions and may respond to additional pressure by escalating rather than surrendering.
Ukraine Opens Corruption Probe Ahead of Key Defense Minister Vote
Ukraine’s anti-corruption agencies launched an investigation involving unnamed lawmakers hours before Parliament was due to vote on a successor to former Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov. The probe adds pressure on President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
U.S. and South Korea Shorten Joint Military Drills
South Korea said the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise would end on Aug. 21, six days earlier than planned, at the request of the United States. The move follows President Trump’s order to scale back joint exercises as he signals interest in renewed talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
Attacks on Aid Workers Reached a Record High in 2025
The United Nations said aid workers faced a record number of attacks in 2025. Gaza remained the deadliest location for humanitarian workers for a third consecutive year, with 186 killed.
Arts & Culture
ZZ Top Drummer Frank Beard Dies at 77
Frank Beard, the longtime drummer for the blues-rock band ZZ Top, died Monday in hospice, according to a statement on the band’s website. He was 77.
David Shrigley to Pair New Work With Dutch and Flemish Masters
A new solo exhibition by British artist David Shrigley at London’s Dulwich Picture Gallery will place his work alongside paintings by artists including Rembrandt, Jan Steen and Pieter Brueghel the Younger. The exhibition will explore the 17th-century works through Shrigley’s characteristic humor.
Film Director John Irvin Dies at 86
John Irvin, who directed the Bafta-winning BBC miniseries Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy and films including Hamburger Hill, The Dogs of War and Raw Deal, has died at 86. His producer said he died peacefully at home on Aug. 11, surrounded by family.
Tech & Society
Meta Faces Trial Over Alleged Harm to Children
A major lawsuit brought by U.S. states has opened in California, alleging that Meta deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to be addictive and harmed children. Meta argued that social-media addiction does not exist.
Unitree Shares Surge More Than 600% in Shanghai Debut
Unitree, described as the world’s biggest humanoid robot maker, saw its shares rise more than 600% when trading began on Shanghai’s Star market. The company’s robots have gained global attention through videos showing them performing martial arts, running and dancing.
U.S. Regulators Propose Long-Awaited Crypto Rules
The U.S. securities regulator proposed new rules for the cryptocurrency industry, according to Reuters. The proposal is intended to address long-standing regulatory uncertainty.
Sports
Nick Kyrgios Provisionally Suspended After Positive Cocaine Test
Tennis player Nick Kyrgios has been provisionally suspended after testing positive for cocaine.
Brewers Rout Mariners 22-0 in Record-Tying Shutout
The Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Seattle Mariners 22-0, matching Major League Baseball’s modern-era record for the largest shutout victory. Christian Yelich, David Hamilton and Luis Lara each hit three-run home runs, while catcher William Contreras completed a five-hitter.
Bayern’s Jamal Musiala Diagnosed With a Neurological Disorder
Bayern Munich and Germany midfielder Jamal Musiala was diagnosed with a neurological disorder after collapsing on the field for the second time. The report said he remained “very optimistic” about his condition.
| WED | 💧 | THU | FRI | |
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| New York | ☁️ 68/88 | 11% | ☁️ 69/88 | 🌦️ 70/83 |
| Los Angeles | ☁️ 64/96 | 0% | ☁️ 65/95 | ☁️ 74/94 |
| San Francisco | 🌫️ 57/71 | 1% | 🌫️ 56/68 | ☁️ 58/69 |
| Chicago | 🌦️ 62/75 | 34% | ☁️ 64/76 | 🌦️ 64/78 |
| Houston | ☁️ 77/98 | 6% | ☁️ 76/99 | ☁️ 82/105 |
| Dallas | ☁️ 82/105 | 0% | ☁️ 80/105 | ☁️ 88/110 |
| Phoenix | 🌤️ 88/113 | 4% | ☁️ 84/110 | ☁️ 92/110 |
| Philadelphia | ☁️ 69/87 | 15% | ☁️ 69/88 | 🌧️ 71/88 |
| San Antonio | ⛅ 77/101 | 0% | ☁️ 76/101 | ☁️ 77/103 |
| San Diego | ☁️ 66/84 | 0% | ☁️ 65/82 | 🌦️ 71/80 |
| San Jose | 🌫️ 59/82 | 0% | 🌫️ 56/82 | ☁️ 63/89 |
| Austin | ☁️ 79/101 | 2% | ☁️ 77/102 | ☁️ 80/107 |
| Jacksonville | 🌦️ 76/96 | 35% | ☁️ 79/98 | 🌦️ 76/102 |
| Fort Worth | ☁️ 82/106 | 0% | ☁️ 80/105 | ☁️ 85/110 |
| Columbus | ☁️ 64/80 | 9% | 🌧️ 69/79 | 🌦️ 62/84 |
| Charlotte | 🌤️ 71/94 | 2% | ☁️ 72/97 | 🌦️ 72/97 |
| Indianapolis | ☁️ 66/82 | 21% | 🌦️ 67/82 | ☁️ 61/83 |
| Seattle | ☁️ 56/80 | 1% | ☁️ 56/79 | ☁️ 59/83 |
| Denver | 🌦️ 63/92 | 13% | ☁️ 62/95 | ☁️ 76/99 |
| Boston | ☁️ 65/89 | 3% | ☁️ 65/86 | 🌧️ 62/75 |
| Nashville | ☁️ 67/94 | 8% | 🌧️ 72/94 | 🌦️ 73/94 |
| Detroit | ☁️ 68/86 | 29% | ☁️ 67/85 | ☁️ 65/84 |
| Portland | ☁️ 57/81 | 0% | ☁️ 60/84 | ☁️ 66/86 |
| Las Vegas | ☁️ 81/111 | 1% | ☁️ 80/112 | 🌦️ 92/112 |
| Miami | ☁️ 79/95 | 26% | 🌦️ 77/92 | ⛈️ 77/90 |
| Atlanta | ☁️ 70/94 | 1% | ☁️ 74/97 | 🌦️ 79/99 |
| Minneapolis | ☁️ 56/82 | 2% | ☁️ 59/83 | ☁️ 65/83 |
| Kansas City | 🌧️ 70/85 | 74% | ☁️ 65/85 | 🌦️ 71/100 |
| New Orleans | ☁️ 79/98 | 13% | ☁️ 78/98 | ☁️ 80/98 |
| Honolulu | ☁️ 73/84 | 2% | ☁️ 71/85 | ☁️ 71/87 |
| Anchorage | ☁️ 49/66 | 27% | 🌦️ 54/59 | 🌦️ 53/62 |