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The Saudi deal stoked surprise and immediate concern across Washington, as well as in Israel, itself a nuclear power that has long feared an atomic arms race could grip the region. LA Times
The complaint, filed Tuesday in San Francisco Superior Court by Scott Winters, alleges ChatGPT-4o spent months acting as an unlicensed physician. New York Post
The egg recall comes just weeks after the cyclosporiasis "explosive diarrhea" outbreak. New York Post
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Israeli officials greeted the possibility of normalized ties, but analysts said the U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal nonetheless remained bad for Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has not yet commented on the agreement. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Liberal stupidity.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has limited the shipment of diesel, depriving farmers of fuel for irrigation pumps and threatening the food supply. New York Times
Agency scientists are advising against allowing widespread use of several peptide injections. Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the health secretary, has said people should be free to experiment. New York Times
Health officials did not identify the location of the outbreak, or what they believed was causing it. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Liberal media fools.
Foot traffic to chains such as Chopt and Chipotle fell in recent weeks after a recall from Taylor Farms and changing messages from the F.D.A. New York Times
It can be unsettling what Gemini and ChatGPT have figured out about you and how easily your privacy can be punctured. Here’s how to find out. New York Times
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As online research evolves, so has the language we use to describe it. New York Times
President Donald Trump declared that Iran would be held responsible for future attacks by the Houthis, the Islamic Republic's terrorist proxy in Yemen. OANN
VOA VIEW: Houthis are putting themselves in harm's way.
A U.S. Secret Service (USSS) agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance’s security detail has reportedly been placed on administrative leave and is facing an internal investigation after being suspected of leaking sensitive travel and operational details to the press. OANN
VOA VIEW: A dumb mistake.
United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced its 12th consecutive night of strikes against Iran as U.S. forces continue to enforce the Iranian blockade. OANN
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A former NFL kicker endorsed by President Donald Trump has won the Republican nomination for a highly competitive House seat in Arizona. OANN
OBAMA CENTER SUBCONTRACTOR SHUTS DOWN AMID $4 MILLION DISPUTE OVER UNPAID WORK Washington Times
U.S. Postal Service officials are urging people to avoid dropping mail in blue collection boxes and instead deliver mail in person, particularly when it contains a check. Washington Times
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The number of measles cases nationwide in 2026 has passed the total for all of last year, Johns Hopkins University said Wednesday, noting it's the highest since 1991. Washington Times
U.S. applications for jobless benefits tumbled to the lowest level in more than five decades last week as layoffs remain historically low despite global economic uncertainty. Washington Times
The Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee advanced a bill Wednesday that would give Congress veto power over the District's attempts to raise taxes and fees, in what the bill's top sponsor framed as a bulwark against a likely socialist mayor. Washington Times
The number of gig workers relying on federal assistance programs for the poor while driving for ride-sharing and delivery services has soared, the Government Accountability Office found in a report published Wednesday. Washington Times
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season. CBS
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Violent and property crime categories were also down, new analysis shows. But reported drug crimes were up when compared to the same period last year. CBS
Bear encounters are rising across the U.S. as the animals enter human spaces looking for food, often getting caught on tape. CBS
The GOP chair of the House Judiciary Committee encouraged the DOJ to look into criminally charging Jack Smith, alleging the former special counsel who brought charges against President Trump lied to Congress. CBS
VOA VIEW: As they should.
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Secret Service officials warned nationwide threats have reached an unprecedented level since January, nearly 40% higher than during the same period last year. CBS
VOA VIEW: Dems have caused the influx of crime.
The Justice Department is trying to force the two Chinese companies to recall immersion water heaters used for bathtubs and pools. CBS
Yemen's Houthis said they had targeted two Saudi oil tankers with drones and missiles for allegedly violating its maritime blockade. CNBC
There are now positive results from five late-stage trials on retatrutide, which Lilly is positioning as the next pillar of its obesity portfolio. CNBC
Precious metals have rallied in recent days, but analysts say prices could face a difficult path back to all-time highs achieved earlier this year. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Time will tell.
Mercedes-Benz’s largest individual shareholder is Chinese state-owned BAIC. Cruz warned the bill could hurt Mercedes and accused GM of backing it. CNBC
An Arkansas police officer proposed to his fiancée hours before drowning in Elk River while rescuing her from the current during a canoeing trip with friends. FOX News
K-9 Maisy discovered 50 pounds of raw meat, mangoes and 16 pounds of Bengal monitor lizard in luggage from Thailand, prompting a wildlife seizure. FOX News
Jasmine Williams submitted fraudulent documents for nearly 200 people after Hurricane Ida, demanding half of each FEMA payout in a $1.7 million scheme. FOX News
Video captured hundreds of travelers at Raleigh-Durham International Airport standing in silence during a dignified transfer. The clip gained attention online. FOX News
U.S. forces continued their attacks on Iranian military sites with Tehran claiming deadly retaliatory strikes on American bases in Kuwait and Jordan. UPI
VOA VIEW: The US should bomb the hell out of Iran.
The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to pass a bill that adds new limits on congressional stock trading, though not a complete ban. UPI
On Wednesday, the CDC increased its count of cyclosporiasis cases in the United States, confirming more than 4,100 infections in 41 states since May. UPI
A group of non-governmental organizations shared with world leaders a plan for the reconstruction of Gaza with an estimated cost of $71.4 billion, according to a report released Thursday. UPI
VOA VIEW: It may cost much more.
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The DSA will Destroy the foolish Dem party. They’re not done making their marx on the Democratic Party. Fresh off a recent string of key upset victories, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) is eyeing more potential breakthrough wins in Missouri, Michigan, Wisconsin, and possibly Florida over the next few weeks as it works to drag Democrats further to the left.
Thus far, the DSA has touted four breakthrough victories in House races, including Melat Kiros in Colorado, Chris Rabb in Pennsylvania, Darializa Avila Chevalier in New York, and Claire Valdez in New York. Additionally, they backed incumbent Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY). “We are so cooked,” one House Democratic staffer bluntly told The Post about the trend. “[Hakeem] Jeffries will have to start calling members ‘comrade’ during caucus meetings come January.” Perhaps the most closely watched upcoming race is in Missouri, where former Rep. Cori Bush (D-Mo.) is seeking a comeback after her stinging 2024 loss to Rep. Wesley Bell (D-Mo.).
Two years ago, she faced fierce blowback over her anti-Israel stance, but now the politics of that issue has seemingly shifted within the Democratic Party. Sparse polling has shown them neck and neck in the race. Bush has been backed by lefty bigwigs such as Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) The race will be a real test of how much the politics around Israel has really changed within the Democratic Party. Also in Missouri, the DSA is hoping Hartzell Gray will get the Dem nod to take on Rep. Mark Alford (R-Mo.) in a race where Republicans are widely favored.
The Missouri primary will take place on Aug. 4, the same day as other contests in Michigan, where the DSA is backing “Squad” Rep. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.), Donavan McKinney, and Kyle Blomquist. McKinney, a Michigan state rep, is hoping to take down Shri Thanedar (D-Mich.), whom he’s ripped as “Detroit’s own Elon Musk” in the state’s 13th Congressional District. Last year, Thanedar pushed to impeach President Trump as he grappled with primary challenges. Similar to Colorado’s Denver-based race, where Kiros took down longtime incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette (D-Col.), Thanedar is in a very deep blue district.
Meanwhile, Blomquist is vying to win the Democratic primary to take on Rep. Jack Bergman (R-Mich.), whose seat the Cook Political Report rates as solid Republican. The vast district includes the Upper Peninsula and northern Michigan. On Aug. 11, the DSA is hoping Katrina DeVille will get the Dem nod to take on Rep. Tony Wied (R-Wis.), and Emily Berge will get the nomination to challenge Rep. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.) Only Van Orden’s seat is competitive in November. Republicans have long sought to pick up that New Hampshire 1st Congressional District seat. If the DSA prevails there, it could be a significant test of the far-left’s appeal in competitive general election races. Beyond the DSA, other lefty Dems have mounted successful primary challenges to knock off incumbents or established politicians they view as too old for office or not enough of a fighter. This includes Graham Platner’s defeat of Maine Gov. Janet Mills in the Senate primary last month. In Massachusetts, Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) is challenging incumbent Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) In Michigan, progressive Dr. Abdul El-Sayed has the lead in a three-way race against comparatively more moderate candidates and enjoys the backing of Ocasio-Cortez.
