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The missing element is Israel. LA Times
A new land speed record was set today in Utah by British driver Andy Green, driving a specially designed JCB Hydromax car, which reached 406.320 miles per hour. The milestone was set in the bright yellow tubular vehilce, powered by two hydrogen internal combustion engines, which Green calls the “fuel of the future” at the... New York Post
Nevada County faces fine by California political watchdogs after using taxpayer money to campaign for a sales tax increase that voters ultimately rejected. New York Post
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Advocates of California murder victims oppose a new parole board policy that would open a path to recommend resentencing or clemency for killers. New York Post
VOA VIEW: As they should.
The United States’ war with Iran has caused a critical weaponry shortage. That leaves the U.S. military vulnerable and complicates Washington’s efforts to end the war. New York Times
VOA VIEW: There was a miscalculation.
President Trump hid in an airport catering container and was taken to a military jet for a secret flight out of country after the NATO summit last month. New York Times
Some parents have been surprised to find themselves in the legal system’s cross hairs. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Take care of your children.
President Donald Trump reiterated his call for residents of The North Star State to turn out for Mike Lindell in the Minnesota Republican gubernatorial primary election. OANN
U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has proposed a rule that would close a loophole that allows companies to determine that chemical ingredients are safe without notifying the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). OANN
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Massachusetts Democrat Governor Maura Healey signed legislation that eliminates the state's specific statutory restrictions on abortions after 24 weeks. OANN
VOA VIEW: A foolish move.
The U.S. State Department announced on Monday that it has revoked more than 175,000 visas held by foreign nationals since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025. OANN
A great white shark off the coast of Maine bit the rescue device attached to a 71-year-old lifeguard and pulled the man underwater over the weekend. Washington Times
ICE said it wants custody of an illegal immigrant again after he was accused of sexually assaulting a Maine woman while out on bail. Washington Times
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On opening day at the Iowa Tribe of Oklahoma's new Harrah's-branded casino, the tribe's chairman watched customers pack the gambling floor while a queue of cars spilled out of the parking lot. Washington Times
The District has witnessed nine killings in the past two weeks, as violence ticks up in the nation's capital during the summer months. Washington Times
A former leader of a Northern Arizona University fraternity pleaded guilty Monday to hazing and causing a pledge's death by making him drink excessively at an off-campus rush event. Washington Times
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The driver of a speedboat that capsized in New York Harbor over the weekend, killing a 27-year-old woman and her infant daughter, was charged Monday with causing their deaths through misconduct or neglect. Washington Times
The crew of a yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg did not hear a radio call for a maritime assist from a small skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, and by the time it did, another nearby ship had already rendered assistance, a spokesperson for the Meta CEO said. Washington Times
The USDA National School Lunch program has provided nearly 246 billion lunches since the establishment of the federal Food and Nutrition Service, now Food and Nutrition Administration, in 1969. The National School Lunch Program dates back to World War II, but was significantly expanded in the late '60s and early '70s. This year, the rules and procedures are being rewritten. Washington Times
Jackie, of the beloved bald eagle duo Jackie and Shadow, watched by millions on the Big Bear live feed, has died. CBS
Appeals court ruling could open the door to a flood of litigation against Google, Meta and other social media players. CBS
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Temperatures last month averaged 76.9 degrees Fahrenheit as above-average warmth blanketed the U.S. CBS
Todd Blanche was sworn in as attorney general after the Senate narrowly voted to confirm the president's former defense lawyer to helm the Justice Department over the weekend. CBS
Vibrio vulnificus, a so-called flesh-eating bacterium, lurks in warm coastal waters and can enter the body through open wounds or from eating raw shellfish. CBS
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The president said he had recently been in touch with the Fed chairman, but denied regular contact amid concerns about central bank independence. CNBC
Oil rose as traders assess mixed signals from the U.S. and Iran amid worries that a deal to open the Strait of Hormuz may not come anytime soon. CNBC
VOA VIEW: No deal will be made unless Trump gives in to Iran.
Recent changes to the federal student loan system could impact married couples. CNBC
Any move toward higher rates would increase borrowing costs for consumers at a time when affordability pressures are already mounting. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Trump better wake up or he will lose in midterm.
A judge ordered the Zohran Mamdani administration to take down a list exposing names and addresses of over 900,000 New York City homeowners. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Mamdani is an idiot.
Brittany Boltinhouse claims her conservative Christian beliefs cost her the Miss North Carolina USA crown, but organizers cite her repeated N-word use. FOX News
More than 9,000 service members are training in Michigan under the Northern Strike exercise, which adapts to changing warfare, emerging technology and lessons from global conflicts. FOX News
The Colombian government declared a "national disaster" after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck the western part of the country Monday. UPI
The Justice Department on Monday filed complaints against New York, Connecticut and Vermont over state laws that help undocumented students. UPI
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel accused the United States of waging "psychological warfare" against Cuba and trying to destabilize the government. UPI
South Carolina Republicans are set to head to the polls Tuesday to select a nominee for November's election to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham. UPI
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries won a $674 million deal to supply 1,000 MW of power generation equipment for Big Tech data centers in the United States. UPI
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised tests of a nuclear-capable cruise missile and other weapons aboard a new 5,000-ton destroyer, the Kang Kon, repaired after being damaged in a failed launch ceremony last year, state media said Sunday, in the latest military display marking Kim’s push to build a nuclear-armed navy. Un is looking for trouble.
The official Korean Central News Agency said the event included test-firings of a strategic cruise missile and of the Kang Kon’s main gun and automatic cannons, as well as trials of its electronic warfare systems and assessments of its target-detection and information-processing capabilities. After observing the tests from shore, Kim ordered officials to complete the destroyer’s trials and place the vessel in active duty within two months, the state news agency said.
The tests came after North Korea in late June commissioned its first 5,000-ton destroyer, the Choe Hyon, a milestone Kim marked with a lavish ceremony where he declared that the nuclear armament of his navy was proceeding as planned. After years of prioritizing ballistic missile development, Kim has increasingly turned his focus to naval capabilities, including the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine.
While outlining his five-year military goals at February’s Workers’ Party congress, Kim also called for intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of underwater launches. North Korea first unveiled the Choe Hyon in April 2025, which Kim portrayed as a major step toward expanding his military’s operational reach and preemptive strike capabilities. KCNA has said the warship is equipped with a rangeWhile outlining his five-year military goals at February’s Workers’ Party congress, Kim also called for intercontinental ballistic missiles capable of underwater launches.
North Korea first unveiled the Choe Hyon in April 2025, which Kim portray KCNA has said the warship is equipped with a range of systems, including anti-aircraft and anti-ship weapons as well as nuclear-capable ballistic and cruise missiles. ed as a major step toward expanding his military’s operational reach and preemptive strike capabilities.
