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Nepal-Tibet Floods Leave Hundreds Dead and Nearly 1,500 Missing
A catastrophic flash flood swept through the Nepal-Tibet border region, destroying villages, roads and bridges. Authorities have reported hundreds of deaths and nearly 1,500 people missing, many of them tourists from countries including the United States, the United Kingdom, India, Australia and Canada. Preliminary investigations indicate that a collapsed glacier may have triggered the disaster, while damaged infrastructure is complicating rescue and relief operations.
Nvidia’s Results Reignite Confidence in the Artificial-Intelligence Boom
Nvidia reported a $96 billion quarter, with revenue doubling as demand for artificial-intelligence hardware continued to accelerate. Its earnings and guidance lifted technology shares and helped ease concerns about the sustainability of AI-related spending. The company is also using its financial strength to secure supplies, a strategy described as a major supply-chain gamble with potential downsides.
National News
FDA Approves Daraxonrasib for Pancreatic Cancer
The U.S. drug agency approved daraxonrasib, a treatment for pancreatic cancer that experts have called a potential game changer for one of the world’s deadliest cancers.
Closing Arguments Near in Lindsay Clancy Trial
Closing arguments are set to begin in the five-week trial of Lindsay Clancy over the killings of her children. The case has drawn global attention to postpartum psychosis, a rare condition.
Federal Judge Rules Migrant Farmworker Pay Cuts Illegal
A federal judge in California ruled that the Trump administration illegally lowered the wages of migrant farmworkers. The government said the move was intended to offset the effects of its immigration policies.
Politics
Secret Service Officials Placed on Leave Amid Misconduct Inquiry
The Secret Service’s top spokesman is among officials placed on leave, according to two Trump administration officials. The agency said three people faced a misconduct investigation.
Fed Governor Lisa Cook Denies Mortgage Fraud Claims
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook said she never committed fraud, while her lawyer argued that her mortgage documents provide no legal basis for President Trump to remove her. The Trump administration has continued its accusations despite a Supreme Court ruling in Cook’s favor.
The Wall Street Journal - Reuters
Canada Announces Retaliatory Tariffs of Up to 50% on U.S. Goods
Canada announced “dollar-for-dollar” tariffs on U.S. products, with levies as high as 50%. The measures cover goods including steel, furniture, fresh tuna and makeup, adding to the ongoing trade dispute between the two countries.
Business & Finance
U.S. Treasury Selloff Is Outpaced by Pressure Overseas
Bond markets overseas have been hit harder than U.S. Treasurys, with France, Italy, the United Kingdom and Japan facing particularly strong pressure. Countries with large debt burdens have come under the heaviest strain in recent months.
Pernod Ricard Warns of Continuing Weakness in U.S. and Chinese Markets
Pernod Ricard said sales growth was dragged down by organic declines of 14% in the United States and 19% in China. The company warned that weaker drinking trends in both markets would continue to weigh on growth.
Reuters - The Wall Street Journal
Creditors Blame Enviva Executives for $2 Billion Wood-Pellet Collapse
Creditors allege that Enviva’s former senior executives damaged the once-highflying green-energy company by pursuing bonus targets. The dispute centers on the company’s failed wood-pellet trade.
World News
Qatar’s Prime Minister Plans Tehran Visit to Revive U.S.-Iran Talks
Qatar’s prime minister is preparing to visit Tehran to pursue mediation efforts as the U.S.-Israel war on Iran approaches its sixth month. The visit comes with no immediate diplomatic breakthrough in sight.
Ukraine’s Drone Campaign Pushes Russia to Seek New Oil Supplies
Ukraine’s attacks on Russian refineries have contributed to an energy crisis for the once-leading crude-oil producer, according to the report. Russia is turning to routes and arrangements involving Turkey, Kazakhstan, India and Egypt as it seeks fuel.
Saudi Arabia Appears to Prepare for Renewed Conflict With Houthis
Analysts say weeks of Houthi attacks on Saudi targets have brought the kingdom and the Iranian-backed militia close to a full-scale conflict. The fighting could open a new front in the Iran war.
Arts & Culture
Yayoi Kusama, Japan’s Queen of Polka Dots, Dies at 97
Yayoi Kusama, the Japanese artist known for polka-dot paintings, immersive installations and “Infinity Mirror Rooms,” has died at 97. Her colorful works drew large crowds and commanded some of the highest prices ever paid for a female artist. Kusama died in a Tokyo hospital on Aug. 14, according to her company.
Reuters - The Guardian - The New York Times
Tim Curry, Star of The Rocky Horror Picture Show, Dies at 80
Tim Curry, a versatile stage and screen performer, died at 80. He was best known for playing Dr. Frank-N-Furter in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, and also appeared in It, Legend, Clue and Spamalot.
Tech & Society
Meta’s $18 Billion Settlement Puts New Focus on Child Safety
Meta agreed to change how children interact with its apps as part of an $18 billion settlement. A former Facebook employee and key witness in the company’s trial said the terms do not go far enough to address the harms social media can cause teenagers.
BBC - The New York Times - The Guardian
A.I. Model Studies Scientists’ “Magic Hands” in the Lab
An artificial-intelligence model is being trained to understand why some researchers consistently achieve successful experimental results. It does so by observing researchers’ movements, including actions they may not consciously recognize as important.
OpenAI Says It Detected Malicious Activity Before Hugging Face Attack
OpenAI said it detected malign activity months before an attack on Hugging Face. The company said artificial-intelligence agents collaborated and delegated hacking tasks while referring to themselves as a “collective.”
Sports
Muchová and Menšík Win U.S. Open Mixed Doubles Title
Karolína Muchová and Jakub Menšík defeated Belinda Bencic and Flavio Cobolli, 6-3, 1-6, 10-6, to win the U.S. Open mixed doubles championship. The Czech pair captured the $1 million event in a final played at Arthur Ashe Stadium.
Seattle Seahawks Sold for Record $9.6 Billion
The NFL champion Seattle Seahawks were sold to the Khosla Group for $9.6 billion. The price is an NFL record for a franchise sale and the second-highest valuation in North American sports history.
Dodgers Place Roki Sasaki on Injured List
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki left a game against the Atlanta Braves because of a blister on the middle finger of his pitching hand. He is headed to the injured list.
| THU | 💧 | FRI | SAT | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 🌦️ 69/79 | 30% | ☁️ 70/87 | 🌦️ 68/82 |
| Los Angeles | ☁️ 75/101 | 2% | ☁️ 71/99 | ⛅ 79/98 |
| San Francisco | ☁️ 58/79 | 2% | ☁️ 59/79 | ☁️ 59/68 |
| Chicago | ☁️ 63/80 | 16% | ☁️ 65/78 | ☁️ 67/82 |
| Houston | ☁️ 80/98 | 10% | 🌦️ 74/95 | ☀️ 80/101 |
| Dallas | ☁️ 80/101 | 13% | ☁️ 76/101 | ⛅ 85/105 |
| Phoenix | ☁️ 90/115 | 1% | ☁️ 91/113 | ☁️ 95/113 |
| Philadelphia | 🌦️ 71/88 | 29% | 🌦️ 70/87 | ☁️ 71/89 |
| San Antonio | 🌤️ 79/103 | 9% | ☁️ 76/100 | ☁️ 79/103 |
| San Diego | 🌫️ 71/90 | 7% | ☁️ 67/87 | ☁️ 76/88 |
| San Jose | ☁️ 61/87 | 4% | ☁️ 64/83 | ☁️ 60/85 |
| Austin | 🌦️ 82/103 | 18% | ☁️ 78/102 | 🌤️ 82/105 |
| Jacksonville | ☁️ 74/92 | 41% | ☁️ 75/91 | ⛈️ 76/98 |
| Fort Worth | ☁️ 77/100 | 23% | ☁️ 76/102 | ☁️ 83/106 |
| Columbus | 🌦️ 64/83 | 31% | 🌤️ 64/83 | 🌦️ 61/83 |
| Charlotte | 🌦️ 71/90 | 31% | ☁️ 72/89 | 🌧️ 71/90 |
| Indianapolis | 🌦️ 63/83 | 45% | 🌤️ 60/82 | ☁️ 62/83 |
| Seattle | ☁️ 60/76 | 4% | ☁️ 55/71 | 🌦️ 54/68 |
| Denver | 🌦️ 59/93 | 42% | ☁️ 65/97 | 🌦️ 74/95 |
| Boston | 🌫️ 63/85 | 5% | 🌧️ 67/86 | ☁️ 63/85 |
| Nashville | 🌫️ 66/90 | 10% | 🌦️ 69/91 | ☁️ 70/93 |
| Detroit | 🌦️ 63/83 | 39% | ☁️ 62/83 | ☁️ 64/85 |
| Portland | ☁️ 58/78 | 0% | ⛅ 56/76 | 🌦️ 58/73 |
| Las Vegas | ☁️ 85/112 | 5% | 🌦️ 83/108 | 🌦️ 88/108 |
| Miami | ☁️ 80/91 | 24% | ☁️ 78/90 | ⛈️ 78/89 |
| Atlanta | 🌦️ 72/86 | 28% | 🌧️ 71/88 | ⛈️ 73/90 |
| Minneapolis | 🌤️ 57/82 | 0% | ☁️ 54/85 | 🌦️ 68/87 |
| Kansas City | 🌤️ 65/89 | 0% | ☁️ 64/89 | ☁️ 71/103 |
| New Orleans | 🌦️ 75/91 | 70% | 🌦️ 75/83 | 🌦️ 76/92 |
| Honolulu | 🌦️ 75/86 | 31% | 🌦️ 74/84 | 🌦️ 74/86 |
| Anchorage | ☁️ 47/65 | 27% | 🌧️ 53/63 | 🌦️ 50/61 |