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Nepal Flood Death Toll Reaches 469 as Risk of a Second Flood Grows
Rescue operations along the Nepal-Tibet border were temporarily halted after a landslide-created lake began overflowing. Authorities warned that a further breach could cause another surge, while more than 1,500 people remained missing.
Judge Rules Trump Administration’s Anthropic Blacklisting Was Unlawful
A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration illegally retaliated against Anthropic after the AI company criticized the Pentagon. The court found that designating Anthropic a national-security supply-chain risk violated the company’s First Amendment rights.
Federal Judge Again Blocks Restrictions on Mail-In Voting
A federal judge placed a 14-day hold on the Trump administration’s effort to limit mail-in voting ahead of the midterm elections. The ruling came after the Supreme Court overturned an earlier order blocking the directive.
National News
FDA Approves Updated COVID-19 Vaccines for the 2026-27 Season
The FDA approved updated COVID-19 vaccines from Moderna, Novavax-Sanofi and Pfizer-BioNTech, allowing manufacturers to begin shipping doses. The vaccines target the dominant XFG variant, though questions remain about insurance coverage.
U.S. Expands Lettuce-Linked Cyclosporiasis Investigation to 20 States
Federal health authorities have expanded an investigation into cyclosporiasis cases linked to lettuce to 20 states.
Report Details Close Call Involving Marine One and a Jet
The National Transportation Safety Board said an air-traffic controller allowed a jet to take off after missing warnings that Marine One was about to fly through the area. Construction near the White House may have contributed to the incident, according to reporting in the feed.
Politics
Corporate Political Donations Reach a Record $646 Million Ahead of Midterms
Corporate political donations have reached $646 million so far for the U.S. midterm elections, according to Reuters.
Michigan Senate Candidate Abdul El-Sayed Softens Primary-Era Message
Abdul El-Sayed, an outspoken progressive Democrat running for Senate in Michigan, is seeking to moderate some of his primary rhetoric as he turns toward the general election and attempts to win over skeptics.
Trump’s “Lake America” Order Draws Canadian Rejection
President Trump signed an order seeking to rename Lake Ontario “Lake America” and reiterated his criticism of Canada. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the lake would continue to be called Lake Ontario.
Business & Finance
U.S. Stock Futures Waver Ahead of Warsh’s Jackson Hole Speech
U.S. stock futures were mixed and Treasury yields rose slightly as investors awaited Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh’s first appearance at the Jackson Hole symposium. The dollar was steady near a one-week high.
The Wall Street Journal - Reuters
PayPal Shares Fall After Reported Takeover Withdrawal
PayPal shares fell more than 15% in premarket trading to $52.50 after reports that an Advent and Stripe consortium had abandoned its takeover pursuit.
The Wall Street Journal - Reuters
U.S. Advances Talks for a Stake in Venezuelan Oil Fields
The Trump administration is in advanced talks over a deal that would give the United States a direct stake in 17 of Venezuela’s most promising oil and gas fields, which together hold about 90 billion barrels of crude reserves. The agreement could face legal challenges.
The Wall Street Journal - Reuters
World News
Iran’s War Enters Its Sixth Month as Economic Pressure Deepens
Iranians are grappling with an economic crisis worsened by the conflict, while the government’s strategy remains unchanged despite a shift from direct military action toward intensified economic pressure. Diplomacy has turned toward conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Norway’s King Harald V Dies at 89
King Harald V, who reigned for 35 years and was widely loved by Norwegians, has died at age 89. He will be succeeded by his son, King Haakon VIII.
Malaysia Plans to Return 1,500 Rohingya Refugees to Myanmar
Malaysia plans to return 1,500 Rohingya refugees next month, beginning with Myanmar nationals described as willing to return voluntarily. The announcement has caused panic in a community that fled military rule, civil war and religious persecution.
Al Jazeera - The New York Times
Arts & Culture
Tim Curry Dies at 80 as Co-Stars Lead Tributes
Stars of stage and screen, including Susan Sarandon, paid tribute to Tim Curry, the cult British actor known for his role in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Curry died at age 80.
Actors Campaign for Legal Protection Against AI Voice Cloning
About 80 performers, including Nicola Coughlan, Hugh Bonneville and Matt Lucas, signed an open letter calling for legislation to protect voice ownership. The campaign seeks to stop AI systems from replicating real people’s voices to say anything they are prompted to say.
Jacob Elordi Discusses The Dog Stars
Jacob Elordi discussed his role in Sir Ridley Scott’s post-apocalyptic film The Dog Stars, which explores hope in a pandemic-riddled world.
Tech & Society
South Korea Expands Free AI Access to Citizens
South Korea’s “AI for All” program aims to connect every citizen with homegrown AI chatbots as the country pursues AI sovereignty.
Meta Settlement Could Intensify Global Scrutiny of Social Media
A settlement involving Meta could encourage governments elsewhere to seek similar concessions, while separate legal actions remain pending in countries including Kenya and the Netherlands. The cases focus in part on allegations that Facebook’s algorithms promoted violent content.
Data Center Expansion Raises Community Concerns
Residents in the United Kingdom are concerned about the impact of new data centers as their numbers are expected to grow. Critics point to their use of water and energy, particularly for artificial intelligence.
Sports
College Football Returns Amid Rapid Change
The new college football season begins amid rising television ratings and increased money for programs and players, but realignment and the transfer market have left some teams struggling to keep pace. Indiana enters the season as defending national champion after a 16-0 campaign.
U.S. Runner Masai Russell Sets World Record in Zurich
Masai Russell of the United States and Brazil’s Alison Dos Santos set hurdles world records at a sold-out Diamond League meeting in Zurich. Mondo Duplantis also won a historic pole vault competition.
Dodgers Swept by Braves After Chris Sale Shutout
The Atlanta Braves completed a sweep of the Dodgers with a 1-0 victory. Chris Sale threw a complete-game shutout, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed a first-pitch home run.
Praggnanandhaa Wins $200,000 Grand Chess Tour Final
India’s 21-year-old Praggnanandhaa Rameshbabu defeated Fabiano Caruana 15-13 in a combination of classical, rapid and blitz games to win the Grand Chess Tour final in St. Louis. Wesley So won the Sinquefield Cup for the second consecutive year.
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| New York | 🌦️ 69/80 | 52% | ☁️ 61/79 | 🌦️ 65/84 |
| Los Angeles | ☁️ 72/102 | 2% | ☁️ 71/99 | ☁️ 75/92 |
| San Francisco | ☁️ 58/78 | 5% | ☁️ 56/69 | ☁️ 58/68 |
| Chicago | ☁️ 62/80 | 1% | ☁️ 60/85 | 🌦️ 69/87 |
| Houston | ☁️ 79/98 | 24% | ☁️ 76/98 | 🌤️ 81/101 |
| Dallas | ⛅ 80/101 | 5% | ☁️ 77/104 | ☁️ 86/105 |
| Phoenix | ☁️ 90/112 | 1% | ☁️ 85/113 | 🌦️ 89/110 |
| Philadelphia | 🌦️ 68/81 | 41% | ☁️ 63/80 | ☁️ 68/89 |
| San Antonio | 🌦️ 78/104 | 56% | ☁️ 73/99 | 🌤️ 77/98 |
| San Diego | ☁️ 69/85 | 1% | 🌫️ 67/88 | ☀️ 74/89 |
| San Jose | ☁️ 61/89 | 7% | ☁️ 54/79 | ☀️ 57/86 |
| Austin | 🌦️ 76/102 | 30% | ☁️ 75/100 | ☁️ 80/102 |
| Jacksonville | 🌦️ 76/89 | 43% | ☁️ 75/88 | ⛈️ 78/94 |
| Fort Worth | 🌤️ 81/102 | 6% | ☁️ 76/103 | ☁️ 84/105 |
| Columbus | 🌫️ 62/83 | 3% | ☁️ 61/84 | ☁️ 65/88 |
| Charlotte | 🌫️ 68/89 | 21% | ☁️ 70/89 | 🌦️ 69/88 |
| Indianapolis | ☁️ 61/82 | 2% | ☁️ 58/86 | ☁️ 66/90 |
| Seattle | ☁️ 56/73 | 6% | 🌦️ 56/72 | ☁️ 53/66 |
| Denver | 🌦️ 60/96 | 17% | 🌦️ 64/90 | 🌧️ 68/92 |
| Boston | ☁️ 69/86 | 18% | ☁️ 62/85 | ☁️ 62/86 |
| Nashville | 🌤️ 67/91 | 3% | ⛅ 65/93 | ☁️ 74/93 |
| Detroit | 🌤️ 58/83 | 4% | ☁️ 57/85 | ☁️ 67/89 |
| Portland | ☁️ 57/75 | 2% | ☁️ 56/76 | ☁️ 55/76 |
| Las Vegas | ☁️ 87/110 | 6% | ☁️ 84/108 | ☁️ 88/105 |
| Miami | ☁️ 79/91 | 16% | ☁️ 78/91 | ⛈️ 81/90 |
| Atlanta | 🌦️ 72/90 | 17% | 🌦️ 72/89 | ⛈️ 71/88 |
| Minneapolis | ☁️ 53/84 | 0% | 🌧️ 67/84 | 🌦️ 67/100 |
| Kansas City | ☁️ 64/90 | 0% | ☁️ 65/98 | ☁️ 78/108 |
| New Orleans | ⛅ 75/87 | 16% | ☁️ 75/87 | ⛈️ 78/92 |
| Honolulu | 🌦️ 75/85 | 14% | 🌦️ 73/85 | 🌦️ 72/83 |
| Anchorage | 🌦️ 53/65 | 100% | 🌦️ 52/62 | ☁️ 47/64 |