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U.S. and Iran Exchange Strikes as Tensions Rise in the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. forces struck two Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, the first publicly disclosed U.S. attack on Iran in nearly a month. Iran responded by saying it attacked bases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates. A supertanker also reportedly caught fire after hitting naval mines while passing through the strait. Oil prices rose amid concerns about supply disruptions.
The Guardian - The Washington Post
Himalayan Flood Disaster Leaves More Than 900 Dead and Thousands Missing
Nepal is racing to reach workers trapped in hydropower tunnels after catastrophic floods and landslides along the Nepal-China border. Officials said the death toll had surpassed 900, while thousands remained missing. Rescuers are also searching for survivors in villages and other hard-hit areas.
Al Jazeera - The New York Times
National News
Grand Canyon Flash Flood Leaves One Dead and About 15 Missing
A flash flood swept through Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area of Grand Canyon National Park on Saturday. One person died and about 15 people were missing or unaccounted for, according to the National Park Service. More than 60 people were evacuated, while footbridges, a campground and cabins were damaged.
The New York Times - Los Angeles Times
USDA Reportedly Shelves Cyclospora Research Projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is reportedly closing two research projects studying cyclospora, a foodborne parasite that has sickened tens of thousands of Americans this summer. The projects were defunded by Congress earlier in the year, while a third project is expected to move from Maryland to Iowa as part of a broader USDA reorganization.
Politics
California Lawmakers Approve Bills on Ballot Security and Paid Political Posts
California lawmakers approved measures intended to prevent interference in the state’s fall midterm elections and require greater transparency from social-media influencers paid by political campaigns. The bills were sent to Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Business & Finance
G20 Finance Officials Meet as Iran War Drives Global Economic Shock
Finance officials from the Group of 20 are gathering in Asheville, North Carolina, with the economic fallout from the war in Iran expected to be a central issue. The conflict has driven oil prices higher worldwide, adding pressure to the global economy.
Oil Climbs Toward $90 as Middle East Fighting Resumes
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran pushed global oil prices toward $90 a barrel. The latest attacks jolted energy markets, while the average U.S. gasoline price remained 37% higher than before the war began.
The New York Times - The Wall Street Journal
Corporate Profits Surge on Tariff Refunds and Consumer Spending
U.S. corporate profits are recording their strongest increase in years, fueled by tariff refunds and continued consumer spending, according to The Wall Street Journal. The report describes the gains as a signal of potentially stronger conditions ahead.
World News
Xi, Modi and Putin to Meet at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit
Chinese President Xi Jinping, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to meet at a two-day Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit. The gathering aims to promote a multipolar world and strengthen mutual trade ties amid what organizers describe as U.S. unilateralism.
Former Israeli Officials Condemn Settler Violence in the West Bank
A growing number of former Israeli generals, intelligence officials and prime ministers are accusing West Bank settlers of committing ethnic cleansing with government support. The former officials warn that such conduct threatens Israeli society.
Russian Strikes Leave Ukrainian Town in Ruins
A Russian attack on an ammunition warehouse near Kyiv killed at least 38 people, according to the report. Residents blamed the placement of weapons depots near their homes as another Ukrainian town suffered extensive damage.
Arts & Culture
More Than 22,000 Ancient Artifacts Seized in Florida
Authorities seized more than 22,000 ancient artifacts in Florida, including Egyptian statues and ancient Greek and Roman coins. Officials said some of the items date back between 1,000 and 5,000 years.
‘Babylon Berlin’ Ends With Its Final Season
The German television drama Babylon Berlin, which follows the political and social turmoil of 1920s Germany, is reaching its final season. Its creators reflect on parallels between the pressures facing the Weimar Republic and challenges confronting modern democracies.
Tech & Society
NASA Launches Roman Space Telescope on Dark-Energy Mission
NASA has launched a powerful new space telescope on a multiyear mission to create a new map of the universe and study dark energy and dark matter. The $4.3 billion Roman Telescope was propelled into space by a SpaceX Falcon Heavy.
Financial Watchdog Warns of AI-Driven Cyber Risk
The head of the G20’s Financial Stability Board warned that disruptions caused by new artificial-intelligence models could cross national borders. The watchdog said efforts to ensure the safe release of new models should be a priority, identifying AI-driven cyber risk as a major concern for global financial stability.
Australia Urges Smartglasses Makers to Blur Faces Automatically
Australia’s online safety regulator has urged manufacturers of camera-equipped smartglasses to automatically blur the faces of people recorded and make it clearer when filming is taking place. The regulator said the devices may offer accessibility benefits for people with low vision or blindness but also raise safety and privacy concerns.
Sports
Djokovic Falls in U.S. Open First Round After Five-Set Battle
Novak Djokovic lost to unseeded Argentine Mariano Navone in the first round of the U.S. Open, ending his pursuit of a 25th Grand Slam title. Djokovic lost 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1 after vomiting several times and suffering cramps during the four-hour, 36-minute match.
Aaron Donald Comes Out of Retirement to Rejoin the Rams
Defensive tackle Aaron Donald is coming out of retirement to rejoin the Los Angeles Rams, his only professional team. During his 10-season career, Donald was a three-time defensive player of the year, an eight-time first-team All-Pro and a Super Bowl winner with the Rams.
The Guardian - Los Angeles Times
Messi Scores Four as Inter Miami Defeats Montreal 7-1
Lionel Messi scored four goals and added an assist as Inter Miami defeated CF Montreal 7-1. The performance ended Miami’s five-game winless run across all competitions and marked the first four-goal MLS match of Messi’s career.
| MON | 💧 | TUE | WED | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 🌦️ 68/78 | 26% | 🌧️ 70/81 | 🌧️ 69/79 |
| Los Angeles | ⛅ 66/89 | 0% | ⛅ 61/85 | ☀️ 67/84 |
| San Francisco | 🌫️ 54/68 | 2% | ☁️ 58/65 | 🌦️ 59/71 |
| Chicago | 🌦️ 69/87 | 34% | 🌦️ 71/92 | 🌦️ 76/95 |
| Houston | ☁️ 78/97 | 9% | 🌧️ 78/93 | ☁️ 77/99 |
| Dallas | 🌤️ 81/101 | 0% | ☁️ 82/100 | 🌦️ 78/96 |
| Phoenix | 🌦️ 80/108 | 54% | ☁️ 78/99 | ☀️ 90/101 |
| Philadelphia | ☁️ 71/82 | 28% | ☁️ 72/91 | 🌧️ 71/91 |
| San Antonio | ☁️ 77/99 | 2% | 🌦️ 76/99 | 🌦️ 78/101 |
| San Diego | 🌫️ 70/82 | 0% | ☁️ 64/81 | ☁️ 70/79 |
| San Jose | ☁️ 55/78 | 0% | ☁️ 54/72 | ☁️ 57/80 |
| Austin | 🌤️ 78/99 | 1% | ☁️ 77/99 | ☁️ 80/102 |
| Jacksonville | ☁️ 77/86 | 23% | ☁️ 75/88 | 🌦️ 79/92 |
| Fort Worth | ⛅ 81/101 | 0% | 🌧️ 78/100 | 🌦️ 78/89 |
| Columbus | ☁️ 72/90 | 16% | ☁️ 69/93 | ☁️ 74/93 |
| Charlotte | ☀️ 68/93 | 2% | ☀️ 71/96 | ☁️ 76/101 |
| Indianapolis | ☁️ 70/92 | 14% | ☁️ 70/97 | ☁️ 76/96 |
| Seattle | ☁️ 53/73 | 2% | ☁️ 55/74 | 🌦️ 59/72 |
| Denver | 🌦️ 59/88 | 31% | 🌦️ 60/85 | ☁️ 71/90 |
| Boston | ☁️ 62/80 | 16% | 🌧️ 62/73 | 🌦️ 62/70 |
| Nashville | 🌤️ 73/96 | 9% | 🌤️ 74/100 | ☀️ 78/99 |
| Detroit | 🌦️ 69/86 | 18% | ☁️ 71/96 | ☁️ 77/100 |
| Portland | ☁️ 57/83 | 1% | ☁️ 56/85 | 🌧️ 58/74 |
| Las Vegas | ☁️ 78/102 | 3% | ☀️ 72/101 | ☀️ 79/97 |
| Miami | 🌧️ 78/88 | 56% | 🌦️ 75/87 | ⛈️ 76/89 |
| Atlanta | ⛅ 72/92 | 7% | ☁️ 73/97 | 🌦️ 80/98 |
| Minneapolis | ☁️ 70/91 | 4% | ☁️ 61/91 | 🌧️ 67/90 |
| Kansas City | ☁️ 78/102 | 2% | ☀️ 76/102 | ☁️ 84/106 |
| New Orleans | 🌧️ 74/86 | 35% | ☁️ 76/86 | 🌦️ 77/96 |
| Honolulu | 🌦️ 73/86 | 96% | 🌦️ 74/85 | 🌦️ 74/84 |
| Anchorage | 🌦️ 46/61 | 100% | 🌤️ 42/58 | ☁️ 43/59 |