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Trump’s Russia moves draw criticism as Ukraine ceasefire remains uncertain
President Donald Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, but Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the announcement initially caught him by surprise and Kyiv would support a truce if Moscow did. Russia had not confirmed the agreement, and reports said attacks on Ukrainian power facilities continued. Trump’s separate plan to allow Russian diesel shipments also drew criticism from lawmakers in both parties. Reuters - BBC
Houthi attacks hit Riyadh airport as countries warn travelers
Saudi Arabia reported that a strike on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport killed one person and injured 11. The attacks prompted several governments, including the United States, to advise against travel to Saudi Arabia; the Federal Aviation Administration also told U.S. airlines to exercise caution on flights there. BBC - Al Jazeera
Eight people killed in Pennsylvania home shooting
A gunman killed eight people in a home in Erie, Pennsylvania, before killing himself, according to reports. A father whose toddler was among the victims said the shooter had not seemed distressed or out of the ordinary. The Guardian
National News
Hurricane Isaias leaves hundreds of thousands without power along Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias left damage across the U.S. Gulf Coast, with cleanup crews working in Florida and Alabama and hundreds of thousands of people without power. It was the first Atlantic hurricane to hit the mainland United States in two years, according to The New York Times. Al Jazeera - The New York Times
Politics
Judge orders taxpayer-funded pro-Trump ads taken off the air
A federal judge issued a restraining order requiring the removal of ads funded by taxpayers that feature President Trump and promote his administration’s policies. The court found the ads were likely illegal. The Wall Street Journal
South Carolina Senate candidates clash in debate
Democratic challenger Annie Andrews accused Sen. Darline Graham of taking her cues from Trump during a debate. Graham countered that Andrews would not reject socialists. The New York Times
Business & Finance
Oil prices fall as traders assess Russian diesel supply prospects
Oil prices declined as traders weighed the prospect of increased Russian diesel supplies and a possible Russia-Ukraine energy truce against continuing risks to Middle East supply. The developments also lifted U.S. stock futures, according to The Wall Street Journal. The Wall Street Journal
Amazon is in talks to buy AI startup Decart for about $7 billion, report says
Amazon is in talks to acquire San Francisco-based AI startup Decart for around $7 billion, The Wall Street Journal reported. Decart makes software that helps developers switch between different AI chips. The Wall Street Journal - Reuters
World News
Indian opposition plans march to Supreme Court over election rolls
India’s opposition parties planned a march to the Supreme Court to demand the resignation of chief election commissioner Gyanesh Kumar. Critics say a controversial revision of voter lists favors Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party. Authorities shut six Delhi Metro stations and warned of traffic disruption ahead of the protest. Reuters - BBC
Pakistan suspends opposition-led provincial government
Pakistan’s president declared a state of emergency in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and suspended its government, led by former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party. The federal government said provincial authorities had failed to address Islamist militancy; a party spokesperson called the move a coup disguised as an emergency. The Guardian - The New York Times
At least 139 dead after migrant boat capsizes near Djibouti
A boat carrying 305 people from Djibouti toward Yemen capsized near the port town of Obock, killing at least 139 people, the United Nations said. Dozens remained missing, and the bodies of 15 children were recovered, according to the International Organization for Migration. BBC - The New York Times
Rights monitor says airstrike killed at least 72 Sudanese miners
At least 72 artisanal miners were killed in a strike on a mining camp in northern Sudan near the Egyptian border, according to rights monitor Emergency Lawyers. The group blamed Egypt; neither Egypt nor Sudan had commented on the alleged strikes. Reuters - BBC
Arts & Culture
Russell Brand’s rape and sexual assault trial begins in London
Actor and comedian Russell Brand appeared in court as his trial began. He denies charges of rape and sexual assault involving six women. BBC - The New York Times
Sacha Baron Cohen to star in Quentin Tarantino’s first stage play
Sacha Baron Cohen will headline The Popinjay Cavalier, Quentin Tarantino’s first play written for the stage. Tarantino will also direct the production, scheduled to open in London’s West End in March 2027. The Guardian - BBC
Tech & Society
Microsoft president calls for global rules on AI
Microsoft President Brad Smith said AI is less regulated than milk and called for global rules governing the technology. He said the United Kingdom is in the best position to lead the effort. BBC
Sports
Brewers take Game 1 of NLCS with 2-1 win over Dodgers
Milwaukee beat Los Angeles 2-1 in the opener of the National League Championship Series. Brice Turang homered off Tarik Skubal, Luis Lara drove in the go-ahead run with a fifth-inning single, and the Brewers’ bullpen held the Dodgers scoreless after the early innings. The Guardian - Los Angeles Times
NFL: 49ers stay unbeaten as Jaguars stun Eagles in London
The San Francisco 49ers improved to 5-0 with a 32-29 win over Seattle, according to the BBC. In London, Jacksonville beat Philadelphia 19-17 on Cam Little’s 57-yard field goal as time expired. The New York Giants and Washington Commanders played to a 27-27 tie. BBC - The Guardian - The Guardian
American Taylor Knibb wins Ironman world title after dramatic finish
Taylor Knibb won her first Hawaiian Ironman world championship after passing defending champion Solveig Løvseth in the final kilometer. Løvseth collapsed while leading, according to the report. France’s Vincent Luis won the men’s title. The Guardian
Verstappen wins Singapore Grand Prix as Antonelli closes on title
Max Verstappen won the Singapore Grand Prix, ahead of Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli. Antonelli’s third-place finish puts him in position to clinch the championship at the next race in Austin. BBC - The Guardian
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| New York | 🌧️ 54/69 | 97% | ☁️ 54/72 | 🌦️ 65/79 |
| Los Angeles | 🌧️ 59/71 | 38% | ☁️ 52/75 | ☀️ 62/82 |
| San Francisco | 🌤️ 49/67 | 0% | 🌫️ 49/73 | ⛅ 57/74 |
| Chicago | ☁️ 59/86 | 3% | ☁️ 64/85 | 🌦️ 62/68 |
| Houston | ☁️ 73/89 | 20% | 🌦️ 76/89 | 🌦️ 78/91 |
| Dallas | 🌤️ 70/90 | 3% | ☁️ 76/90 | 🌦️ 76/90 |
| Phoenix | ☁️ 68/84 | 18% | ☁️ 64/84 | ☀️ 67/78 |
| Philadelphia | 🌧️ 55/70 | 61% | ☁️ 56/73 | 🌦️ 66/83 |
| San Antonio | ☁️ 73/92 | 9% | ☁️ 77/93 | ☁️ 75/92 |
| San Diego | 🌦️ 63/71 | 27% | 🌧️ 59/69 | ☀️ 61/78 |
| San Jose | ☁️ 49/72 | 0% | ☁️ 47/73 | ☀️ 57/79 |
| Austin | ☁️ 72/91 | 18% | ☁️ 77/92 | ⛈️ 77/92 |
| Jacksonville | ⛅ 66/79 | 0% | 🌤️ 66/80 | 🌫️ 69/89 |
| Fort Worth | 🌤️ 71/90 | 3% | ☁️ 76/90 | 🌦️ 75/89 |
| Columbus | 🌫️ 60/73 | 9% | ☁️ 62/86 | 🌦️ 68/83 |
| Charlotte | ☁️ 60/77 | 4% | 🌫️ 55/82 | ☁️ 64/86 |
| Indianapolis | ☁️ 52/82 | 1% | ☁️ 64/87 | 🌦️ 71/86 |
| Seattle | ☀️ 41/57 | 0% | ☁️ 43/57 | 🌦️ 54/60 |
| Denver | ☁️ 59/84 | 3% | ⛅ 48/81 | 🌦️ 47/69 |
| Boston | 🌧️ 51/68 | 94% | ☁️ 52/64 | 🌦️ 58/73 |
| Nashville | 🌫️ 54/84 | 0% | ☀️ 60/89 | ☁️ 69/90 |
| Detroit | 🌦️ 59/75 | 3% | ☁️ 66/82 | 🌦️ 61/76 |
| Portland | ☁️ 44/61 | 3% | ☁️ 46/61 | ☁️ 53/62 |
| Las Vegas | ☁️ 63/74 | 24% | ☁️ 52/72 | ☀️ 59/74 |
| Miami | ☁️ 76/88 | 15% | ☁️ 70/86 | ☁️ 75/85 |
| Atlanta | ☁️ 58/80 | 0% | ☀️ 59/85 | ☀️ 69/90 |
| Minneapolis | ☁️ 63/88 | 19% | ☁️ 54/80 | ☁️ 49/60 |
| Kansas City | ☁️ 71/90 | 1% | ☁️ 72/91 | 🌦️ 66/89 |
| New Orleans | ⛅ 65/89 | 0% | 🌫️ 62/89 | ☀️ 70/90 |
| Honolulu | ☁️ 71/84 | 0% | 🌦️ 74/86 | 🌤️ 71/84 |
| Anchorage | 🌦️ 39/47 | 100% | 🌦️ 34/47 | 🌦️ 31/42 |