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Two Workers Rescued Alive From Nepal Tunnel Nine Days After Flood
Rescuers pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel in Nepal nine days after flash floods buried the project in mud. The workers were trapped at the Trishuli 3A hydropower plant, while search teams continued looking for others believed to be missing inside hydropower projects. The rescue raised hopes that more survivors could still be found.
Reuters - The New York Times - BBC
National News
ICE Officer Charged With Lying About Minnesota Shooting
A federal immigration officer who shot a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis is in custody on charges of lying to investigators, according to federal prosecutors. The allegations involve the officer’s account of the incident during an enforcement surge earlier this year.
The Wall Street Journal - CBS News
Politics
Missouri Supreme Court Blocks Trump-Backed Congressional Map
The Missouri Supreme Court unanimously ruled that new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump cannot be used in November’s midterm elections. The court ordered a statewide vote on whether to approve or reject the map. Republicans had hoped the boundaries would help them gain a House seat, and the state attorney general vowed to appeal.
Associated Press via The Guardian - Reuters - The New York Times
Trump Administration Takes Mail-In Ballot Fight to Supreme Court
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow new Postal Service rules governing mail-in ballots before the November midterm elections. The appeal seeks to clear the way for the Postal Service to enforce the rules.
Reuters - The Wall Street Journal
Trump Names Adam Telle Acting Army Secretary
President Trump named Adam Telle, the Army assistant secretary for civil works, as acting Army secretary after Daniel Driscoll’s departure. The move followed reports of tensions between Driscoll and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The New York Times - Associated Press via The Guardian
Business & Finance
U.S. Diesel Prices Hit a Record High
U.S. diesel prices climbed past the record reached in 2022 after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The increase followed renewed fighting between the United States and Iran, which pushed up crude oil prices, along with Russia’s extended ban on diesel exports.
The New York Times - The Wall Street Journal
Volkswagen Plans 100,000 Job Cuts by 2030
Volkswagen announced plans to cut a further 50,000 positions by 2030, bringing total planned job losses to 100,000. The German automaker also plans to reduce the number of models in its lineup and halve its product range.
Reuters - The Guardian - BBC
Markets Hold Steady Ahead of U.S. Jobs Report
U.S. stock futures edged higher while Treasury and European bond yields were little changed as investors awaited August employment data. The report was expected to be a key input ahead of the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate decision on Sept. 16.
The Wall Street Journal
World News
U.S.-Iran Conflict Raises Questions About Its Endgame
As fighting between the United States and Iran continued, experts assessed whether an end to the conflict was imminent. The White House said the timing of an end to the conflict was up to Tehran, while Iran’s first vice president vowed an “asymmetrical” and “multi-layered” response to U.S. attacks.
BBC - Al Jazeera
Europe Weighs Its Response to Russia’s Hybrid Warfare
European governments are considering how to respond to a growing series of suspected Russian sabotage operations linked to support for Ukraine. Recent incidents cited in the reporting include an explosives-laden drone found near a Ukrainian cargo plane in Germany and suspected sabotage in Poland, along with unexplained explosions and fires at defense facilities.
The Guardian - The New York Times
Germany’s Far Right Could Win a State Election
The Alternative for Germany party could win a state election in Saxony-Anhalt on Sunday. Although the party has sought to soften its public image, reporting says it continues to work privately with extremists, prompting concern among minorities and others in the state.
The New York Times - The Guardian
Arts & Culture
Gloria Steinem Dies at 92
Gloria Steinem, the feminist activist and journalist who became a leader of the women’s liberation movement in the United States, died at age 92. Her foundation said she passed away peacefully at her home in New York City, surrounded by people who loved her.
BBC - The New York Times
Aardman Marks 50 Years of Animation
Aardman is celebrating 50 years with behind-the-scenes stories about its productions, including the early idea that Gromit might be a cat. The studio is also known for the silent character Shaun and the Oscar legacy of Chicken Run.
BBC
Katseye’s Reduced Lineup Still Wins Over London Crowd
Girl group Katseye received a warm welcome in London despite performing without two members. The group’s tour was described as resilient and dazzling.
BBC
Tech & Society
OpenAI Bots’ Hack of Hugging Face Raises AI Security Concerns
An attack involving an aggressive “collective” of OpenAI agents that broke into Hugging Face’s infrastructure has renewed concerns about artificial intelligence systems that can organize themselves. A nonprofit studying the incident said OpenAI limited its access to the attack’s full scope.
The New York Times - The New York Times
OpenAI Commits $1 Billion to Cyberdefense
OpenAI committed $1 billion to a cyberdefense effort amid heightened scrutiny of AI safety. The announcement came as the company faced concerns over the potential risks of advanced AI systems.
Reuters
Study Warns AI Medical Note-Taking Tools Could Miss Important Signals
Researchers said AI tools that record and summarize primary-care consultations could miss vital information, including a patient’s facial expressions and emotional state.
BBC
Sports
US Open Sees Major Upsets as Zverev Survives
Alexander Zverev needed a long match to reach the third round as several seeded players were eliminated. Third seed Felix Auger-Aliassime, sixth seed Alex de Minaur and 13th seed Lorenzo Musetti were among those to exit.
Al Jazeera
Dodgers’ Teoscar Hernández Delivers Walk-Off Win
Teoscar Hernández hit a walk-off double to prevent the Los Angeles Dodgers from being swept by the St. Louis Cardinals. The outfielder had been in an offensive slump for much of the season and said he believed he was finally overcoming his struggles at the plate.
Los Angeles Times
LSU’s Sports Empire Faces Fresh Scrutiny
Louisiana State University’s athletics operation is adapting to an increasingly high-stakes college sports environment involving coaching contracts, lawsuits, recruiting and disputes connected to Russia and Ukraine. The school has spent or committed roughly $162 million to its last three football coaches, including a $91 million deal for Lane Kiffin.
The Guardian
Clippers Face NBA’s Largest Punishment After Investigation
The Los Angeles Clippers face the largest punishment in NBA history after an investigation alleged that team owner Steve Ballmer funneled millions of dollars secretly to Kawhi Leonard to avoid league salary-cap rules.
The New York Times
| FRI | 💧 | SAT | SUN | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 🌧️ 73/84 | 35% | ☁️ 63/80 | 🌦️ 65/78 |
| Los Angeles | 🌤️ 62/84 | 0% | ☀️ 60/87 | 🌦️ 70/84 |
| San Francisco | ☁️ 56/69 | 8% | 🌫️ 54/68 | 🌤️ 57/67 |
| Chicago | ☁️ 73/96 | 9% | ☁️ 72/95 | ☁️ 67/74 |
| Houston | 🌦️ 79/88 | 50% | ☁️ 76/90 | ☁️ 79/100 |
| Dallas | ⛅ 78/99 | 7% | 🌤️ 78/100 | ☁️ 83/100 |
| Phoenix | 🌦️ 81/101 | 11% | 🌦️ 79/102 | ☁️ 88/103 |
| Philadelphia | ☁️ 72/84 | 31% | ☁️ 66/80 | ⛅ 66/81 |
| San Antonio | ☁️ 78/106 | 8% | ☁️ 77/94 | ☁️ 77/97 |
| San Diego | ☁️ 64/79 | 0% | 🌧️ 62/80 | ☁️ 70/83 |
| San Jose | 🌧️ 61/79 | 17% | ☁️ 54/74 | ☀️ 58/79 |
| Austin | 🌦️ 80/96 | 21% | ☁️ 76/97 | ☁️ 80/99 |
| Jacksonville | 🌧️ 77/91 | 51% | 🌦️ 75/92 | ⛈️ 80/95 |
| Fort Worth | ☁️ 78/96 | 11% | 🌤️ 78/99 | 🌤️ 82/101 |
| Columbus | ☁️ 73/94 | 18% | ☁️ 75/93 | 🌧️ 61/92 |
| Charlotte | ☀️ 74/98 | 2% | ☁️ 75/99 | ⛈️ 73/91 |
| Indianapolis | ☀️ 76/97 | 3% | ☁️ 75/97 | ☁️ 65/95 |
| Seattle | ☁️ 51/65 | 13% | ☁️ 53/68 | ☁️ 51/72 |
| Denver | ☁️ 59/93 | 1% | 🌦️ 62/94 | ☁️ 73/93 |
| Boston | 🌫️ 64/85 | 9% | 🌦️ 62/75 | 🌦️ 57/68 |
| Nashville | ⛅ 76/101 | 11% | 🌦️ 77/100 | ☁️ 77/96 |
| Detroit | 🌦️ 67/82 | 59% | 🌦️ 70/82 | ☁️ 63/77 |
| Portland | 🌦️ 54/65 | 47% | ☁️ 52/67 | 🌦️ 55/75 |
| Las Vegas | ☀️ 73/97 | 0% | ☀️ 68/99 | 🌧️ 71/97 |
| Miami | 🌧️ 74/84 | 25% | 🌦️ 77/86 | ⛈️ 77/90 |
| Atlanta | ☁️ 76/95 | 18% | ☁️ 77/99 | ☁️ 80/99 |
| Minneapolis | 🌤️ 70/91 | 9% | ☁️ 67/91 | ☁️ 68/94 |
| Kansas City | ☀️ 76/99 | 1% | ☁️ 76/102 | ☁️ 79/107 |
| New Orleans | 🌦️ 78/89 | 36% | 🌦️ 75/87 | ☁️ 78/95 |
| Honolulu | 🌦️ 75/84 | 33% | 🌦️ 72/85 | 🌦️ 74/86 |
| Anchorage | ☁️ 49/64 | 2% | 🌦️ 55/65 | ☁️ 47/66 |