United States
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Senate Judiciary Committee Approves Todd Blanche in Close 12-10 Vote for Attorney General
Todd Blanche was approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on August 4 by a 12-10 party-line vote ahead of full Senate confirmation.
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White House exempts Chinese open-weight AI models from US safety testing under Trump-era rules
The White House told US AI firms on August 4 that open-weight AI models from Chinese rivals will be exempt from government safety reviews under a Trump administration framework.
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TikTok settles three California lawsuits over teen addiction and mental health claims
TikTok agreed to settle three lawsuits by teenagers alleging addiction and mental health harm caused by the platform.
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US Defense Department signs $3B deal to expand Patriot and THAAD missile parts production
The US Department of Defense signed a $3 billion deal with Lockheed Martin and Northrop Grumman to boost production of Patriot PAC-3 and THAAD missile interceptors.
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Iran adopts calibrated escalation to pressure US over Strait of Hormuz control
Iran is intensifying threats to Middle East shipping lanes to pressure the US over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump Media launches Truth API to deliver fastest access to Truth Social posts
Trump Media & Technology Group launched Truth API on August 1, 2026, offering paid, near real-time access to posts from key Truth Social accounts.
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Ohio GOP Rep. Max Miller Faces Resignation Calls Over Abuse Allegations
Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno and other Republicans called on Congressman Max Miller to resign over domestic abuse claims; Miller denies the allegations and seeks reelection.
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Dodgers acquire two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal from Tigers in trade
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded for left-hander Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, sending three prospects in return.
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Shooting at In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls kills three, injures multiple
A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho on August 1 left at least three dead and several injured.
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Trump says US has not agreed to let Ukraine build Patriot missile systems
President Trump stated on July 31 that the US has not approved licensing Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles, despite recent talks and differing statements from Kiev.
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US State Department shows incorrectly labeled African map at AIDS 2026 conference
US representatives displayed an AI-generated African map with major geographic errors at the 26th International AIDS Conference in Brazil.
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Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil post record Q2 profits amid Middle East conflict and high oil prices
Shell, Chevron, and ExxonMobil reported record or multi-year high Q2 2026 profits as oil prices surged due to Middle East tensions.
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US GDP growth slows to 1.5% in Q2 2026 as inflation stays above Fed target
The US economy grew at a 1.5% annualized rate in Q2 2026 while inflation remained above the Federal Reserve’s 2% goal.
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Meta reports Q2 profit down 14%, free cash flow plunges 91% amid heavy AI investment
Meta's Q2 net income fell 14% to $15.8 billion while revenue rose 28%, with free cash flow down 91% due to large AI infrastructure spending.
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Donald Trump unveils $22 billion plan to rebuild Washington Dulles International Airport
Donald Trump announced a $22 billion plan to overhaul Washington Dulles Airport, including new terminals and expanded transit, on July 29, 2026.
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Meta's Q2 earnings miss expectations amid heavy AI spending and cash flow collapse
Meta reported Q2 2026 earnings per share of $6.18, missing estimates as AI investments drive costs and cash flow declines sharply.
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Apple launches Apple Upgrade leasing program to replace iPhone Upgrade Program in US
Apple introduced Apple Upgrade, a leasing program for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch devices with monthly payments across the US.
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US Begins Review of Military Presence in Europe to Shift Defense to NATO Allies
The US started a review on July 27 to accelerate NATO allies taking primary responsibility for conventional defense in Europe.
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Savannah Guthrie makes emotional plea to find her kidnapped mother near Tucson
Savannah Guthrie pleaded publicly for her kidnapped mother Nancy's safe return over six months after her disappearance near Tucson, Arizona.
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Trump warns US may resume strong military action if Iran diplomacy fails amid US-Israel tensions
President Trump warned that failure of diplomacy with Iran could return the US to strong military action amid strained US-Israel ties.
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Amazon shares jump up to 15% on strong AWS revenue, while Apple falls nearly 10%
Amazon's stock surged between 11% and 15% on July 31, 2026, led by 37% growth in AWS revenue, offsetting sharp declines in Apple shares amid supply concerns.
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US pauses 13-night airstrike campaign on Iran amid pending Trump military decision
The US paused a 13-night airstrike campaign against Iran as President Trump weighs a major strike and diplomats pursue indirect talks.
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Trump Delivers Speech at Rescheduled 2026 White House Correspondents' Dinner After April Shooting
President Donald Trump spoke at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association dinner July 24, 2026, after an April assassination attempt forced its cancellation.
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US Measles Cases in 2026 Surpass 2025 Total in Worst Outbreak Since 1991
The US reported 2,318 confirmed measles cases in 2026, exceeding the 2025 total amid large state outbreaks.