SocietyA Washington man is accused of deliberately starting wildfires in the Spokane area. Fox News highlights the destructive fires as part of its latest coverage from Washington state. The report also mentions President Donald Trump’s “last chance” warning to Iran and other stories. The case is framed around an arson allegation, a police investigation and law-enforcement activity.
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WorldOn The Story Behind the AP Story, reporters Juan Pablo Arraez and Regina Garcia Cano discuss their coverage of the earthquakes in Venezuela. The disaster killed dozens of people and caused irreversible damage. They describe the experience as unlike anything they had ever felt while reporting the aftermath and impact of the quakes.
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PoliticsRepublican Rep. Max Miller is under pressure to abandon his reelection campaign after allegations involving violence against three women and his daughter. In an interview with Jake Tapper, Miller addresses the claims and responds to questions about the so-called bunny story and a photograph of his daughter. He also discusses a suspected child-abuse police report. A girl describes what Miller allegedly did in high school, while Miller faces questions he declined to answer in a lawsuit.
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PoliticsThe program “Outnumbered” reacts to massive Medicaid fraud schemes exposed by the Justice Department and a hearing held by the Senate Budget Committee. Investigations indicate that fraudulent social adult daycares and home health aides are costing taxpayers billions of dollars. Harris Faulkner condemns the situation as embarrassing while the probes and congressional scrutiny continue.
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SocietySeveral capybaras unexpectedly wandered into the legislative assembly building in Mato Grosso, a state in central-western Brazil. The animals, known as the world’s largest rodents and popular social-media stars, moved calmly through the halls. A civil servant recorded video of their appearance. She can be seen gently trying to guide the capybaras back outside.
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WorldUS Secretary of State Rubio says negotiations with Iran concerning the Strait of Hormuz have made progress. He stresses that denuclearization remains the “ultimate goal.” Congressman McCaul says he is confident President Trump will soon send a $14 billion arms-sale package for Taiwan to Congress. Japan’s 2026 defense white paper again describes China’s military development as the biggest strategic challenge and says the US-Japan alliance is indispensable to Japan’s security. The Russia-Ukraine war is also escalating, while the United States restructures security assistance to Ukraine.
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WorldSpain says the arrival of tens of thousands of irregular migrants in the Spanish exclave of Ceuta did not compromise Europe’s visa-free Schengen area. After emergency talks on Tuesday, the European Union’s 27 home affairs ministers backed Spain’s response to the incident. The Spanish government says 70,000 migrants have crossed back over the border into Morocco, while 2,000 remain in the exclave. DW journalists are covering developments from Ceuta and Brussels.
TechSteve Westly, founder and managing partner of The Westly Group and a former Tesla board member, says SpaceX can compete with the leaders in artificial intelligence. He cautions that reaching that position will be expensive. Westly discussed the company’s prospects on Bloomberg Television’s “The Close.”
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WorldThe United States is hopeful that the Strait of Hormuz could be fully reopened within days. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said they believed an agreement could be reached today or tomorrow. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman described talks with Oman over a new system for vessels using the strait as positive. President Trump has so far rejected any arrangement that would leave Iran in control of the waterway.
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WorldRetired Air Force Brig. Gen. John Teichert joins “America Reports” to assess tensions involving the United States and the Middle East. He discusses President Donald Trump’s warning that Iran faces a “last chance” and identifies what he considers his “biggest concern” in the conflict. The discussion touches on military issues, cybersecurity, water, infrastructure and national security.
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EconomySpaceX reported second-quarter revenue of $7.8 billion, exceeding Wall Street expectations. The company associated with Elon Musk also posted a $1.26 billion operating loss from its artificial-intelligence business. Ross Gerber of Gerber Kawasaki Wealth and Investment Management said SpaceX remains a compelling stock to own. He made the remarks on Bloomberg Television’s “The Close.”
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TechSpaceX reported revenue above Wall Street expectations in its first quarterly financial statement after its blockbuster initial public offering in June. The company, described as Elon Musk’s satellite, space and artificial intelligence conglomerate, posted $7.8 billion in revenue on Tuesday. That exceeded the $6.81 billion average estimate from analysts surveyed by Bloomberg. SpaceX also reported a $1.26 billion operating loss in its artificial intelligence business, narrower than the $2.39 billion loss analysts had expected.
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PoliticsVice President JD Vance held a roundtable with members of Congress focused on a fraud task force. The White House announced the meeting. No further details were provided about the participants or the issues discussed.
EconomySpaceX is preparing to issue its first earnings report since going public in June. Bloomberg global space reporter Loren Grush previews the issues she will be watching. The S&P 500 has reached a record high amid indications that a possible deal may be emerging in the Strait of Hormuz. Eric Freedman, chief investment officer at Northern Trust Wealth Management, discusses what that could mean for the investment environment. Wayfair CFO Kate Gulliver also joins after the company’s stock surged following a positive earnings report.
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SocietyEdwin Lopez-Cornejo, 41, was detained at Delaney Hall in Newark, New Jersey, after his arrest on June 18. His daughter said he had high blood pressure and diabetes. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement said his official cause of death will be released after additional medical examination. His death has prompted attention to the circumstances surrounding his detention.
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TechHackers have stolen more than $100 million worth of Bitcoin from thousands of accounts believed to be secure in recent days. The theft has triggered another scandal in a cryptocurrency sector where investors have repeatedly been targeted by thieves. Bloomberg’s Lauren Tara LaCapra discussed the incident with Scarlet Fu and Tim Stenovec on “Bloomberg Crypto.”
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EconomySpaceX beat estimates in its first earnings report since becoming publicly listed. Bloomberg Television’s Closing Bell provided cross-platform coverage of the U.S. market close across television, radio and YouTube. Romaine Bostick, Carol Massar and Tim Stenovec presented the program and its markets coverage.
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PoliticsJennifer Hegseth, chairwoman of the first-ever Military Spouse Commission, thanked the president for putting military families first. She addressed military spouses and families directly, saying they have an extraordinary group of women working on their behalf. The statement marked the establishment of the commission.
WorldWildfires are still burning across Europe, with firefighters battling flames near Athens as winds finally weaken. Extreme heat has pushed rivers including the Rhine to record lows, reducing commercial traffic in Germany and Poland to a trickle. Hungary’s only nuclear power plant is operating at just 10% because the Danube cannot supply enough cooling water. Officials anticipate a cold front, but warn that more intensely hot days remain possible as climate change continues to shape conditions.
SocietyGhana’s parliament is tightening restrictions on the sale or repurposing of land used to grow cocoa, the country’s most important crop. Violations could carry prison terms of up to 20 years. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, authorities are preparing to open the largest Ebola treatment facility the country has ever had. Meanwhile, a deeply moving Rwandan film is helping energise the country’s cinema scene.
WorldLindsay Clancy’s murder trial is moving into its sixth day of testimony in court. The Massachusetts mother is accused of killing her three children. Live coverage follows proceedings as witnesses continue giving evidence. The report provides ongoing updates from the courtroom.
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PoliticsPresident Donald Trump considered removing US Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro after the handling of the Reflecting Pool vandalism case changed direction. Trump had accused Pirro of having “choked” over the matter. Multiple sources said he did not dismiss his longtime ally during an afternoon meeting at the White House, and Pirro did not submit her resignation. People familiar with Trump’s thinking said he had been weighing the move after the Justice Department concluded that defects in the pool resulted from a flawed renovation rather than vandalism.
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WorldFox News reports that an “unknown projectile” hit a merchant vessel in the Strait of Hormuz. CENTCOM said the U.S. blockade has redirected 45 ships in the strategic waterway. The incident is being treated as a possible attack, while the report highlights the resulting concern over maritime security and commercial shipping. The account links the episode to wider tensions surrounding the strait.
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PoliticsThe 2026 midterm elections are emerging as a defining test for the Democratic Party. Progressive candidates across the country are securing nominations while confronting long-established party leaders. Their advances are intensifying a debate over whether Democrats should adopt a more ambitious progressive agenda or concentrate on moderate and independent voters in competitive states. Michigan’s closely watched Senate primary has become one of the clearest tests of that argument, with its result expected to reveal which direction the party may take.