PoliticsSouth Korea and the United States have begun joint military exercises, but the drills have been sharply scaled back on Donald Trump’s orders. The US president says the 11-day exercises are costly and send what he calls a “totally inappropriate and hostile signal” to Pyongyang.
HealthBedbugs have frightened homeowners for centuries. They hide in furniture and clothing before emerging at night to bite. Experts recommend checking hotel rooms and inspecting secondhand items to help prevent infestations.
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PoliticsPresident Donald Trump delivered remarks to police in Nassau County, New York, voicing support for law enforcement and declaring that “law and order is back.”
HealthFox & Friends co-hosts Ainsley Earhardt, Brian Kilmeade and Lawrence Jones examine newly unveiled emails in which former FDA chief Jane Woodcock raised concerns to Anthony Fauci about adverse events linked to COVID-19 vaccines.
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World6:02Tensions between Iran and the US are rising again as the 60-day memorandum signed in June expires on Monday. Iran has reportedly said that, amid the deadlock, it will shift from a defensive policy to a fully offensive one, while President Donald Trump calls on Tehran to surrender and raise the white flag.
WorldFamilies from Umarda village in Sudan’s North Kordofan say Rapid Support Forces attacks killed relatives and left others missing as residents fled to El Obeid. The RSF raided several villages after the army retook towns and a key road to Khartoum. More than 200,000 people have sought refuge in El Obeid, where drone strikes have also damaged water and electricity systems.
EconomyGlobal bond yields resumed their climb Monday, with US rates again reaching levels seen before the global financial crisis. Higher oil prices on fresh Middle East headlines and a stronger-than-expected Empire Manufacturing survey pushed US long-term yields higher, as risks shifted back toward rising rates.
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EconomyFresh violence in the Middle East unsettled stocks and bonds on Monday, raising fears that the war could escalate. The S&P 500 fluctuated after its longest weekly winning streak since May. Anthropic’s revenue surge lifted chipmakers and AI-trade bets, while Brent crude near $89 heightened concern that inflation could prompt the Federal Reserve to raise rates.
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Politics6:37The Justice Department is probing the business empire of Guggenheim Partners CEO and Los Angeles Dodgers owner Walter, who flipped the Lakers within a year and has explored other ways to pay down loans from his insurers.
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WorldBelgium is struggling to contain its largest wildfire on record as European partners send aircraft and helicopters through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism. The High Fens fire has burned about 3,000 hectares and moved toward the German border, prompting evacuations and smoke alerts on both sides. Difficult terrain is limiting ground operations and increasing reliance on aerial support.
WorldChina is launching an Arctic trade corridor known as the “Ice Silk Road,” stretching about 5,500km along Russia’s Northern Sea Route. It links eastern Chinese export hubs with ports in the UK, Netherlands, Germany and Poland in roughly 20 days, half the Suez transit time. Russia’s Rosatom controls navigation, while permits, icebreaker escorts, Western sanctions and climate change create uncertainty.
WorldBelgium's largest wildfire on record has burned about 3,000 hectares in the High Fens nature reserve, triggering evacuations and a major firefighting operation supported by neighboring countries. A Belgian official called it the nation's worst ecological disaster.
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CultureThe drive-by shooting that killed rap superstar Tupac Shakur on 7 September 1996 reshaped hip-hop and helped turn him into a cultural icon. The murder remained one of popular culture’s major mysteries, with many theories but no arrest until 2023, when former gang boss Duane “Keffe D” Davis was charged. He is due to stand trial in Las Vegas.
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World10:11US President Donald Trump threatened to attack Oman if it interferes with US efforts in the Strait of Hormuz. His remarks came as the 60-day US-Iran peace-talk window ended Monday without concrete plans to end the continuing conflict, while Iran said it was holding talks with Oman over the strait.
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PoliticsDemocratic senator Jon Ossoff attacked Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, saying they had “lied the nation into a war” over Iran. Speaking at a rally in midtown Atlanta, Ossoff, who is seeking re-election in Georgia in November, called Trump’s handling of the war “uniquely despicable.”
World2:31Ukrainian soldier Serhii Krynitskyi spent 346 days living in a foxhole beneath the front lines near Chasiv Yar. Videos he recorded during his deployment later caught the attention of a Reuters visuals producer and were turned into a documentary.
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PoliticsA Russian court sentenced Lev Shlosberg, a senior member of the anti-war Yabloko party, to 11 years and one month in prison. He was accused of “discrediting” the Russian military and spreading “false information,” charges he rejected as baseless. Yabloko said he would appeal, while Amnesty International condemned the ruling as blatant retaliation for his calls for peace and exercise of free speech.
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WorldFox News reporter Trey Yingst reports on the latest developments as the ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran is set to expire, saying Iran remains defiant.
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CultureThe trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis has begun. He faces one murder charge involving a deadly weapon over his alleged role in leading a group that killed Tupac Shakur in a 1996 drive-by shooting near the Las Vegas Strip.
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SocietySurveillance company Flock is facing growing backlash over its license plate readers and allegations that law enforcement misused the cameras in some cases. The company’s CEO apologized and outlined changes in an interview with CBS News’ Anna Schecter.
PoliticsYabloko, Russia’s only officially registered party that openly opposes the war in Ukraine, has been barred from September’s State Duma elections. The Supreme Court revoked its registration after a nationalist party alleged copyright violations and foreign funding—claims Yabloko calls politically motivated. Its leaders are appealing while continuing regional campaigns.
CultureThe trial has opened for the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. Duane “Keffe D” Davis, 63, faces a murder charge involving a deadly weapon and an alleged intent to promote, further or assist a criminal gang. He pleaded not guilty and could receive life in prison if convicted.
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SocietyA Bangkok firearms shop has become a bakery, with sourdough loaves replacing the pistols and rifles once displayed in its window. Some gun dealers have changed businesses to survive as mass shootings periodically lead to tighter regulation.
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EconomyAnthropic’s growth is fueling renewed optimism and putting AI stocks back in the lead. The program also reports that Jane Street suffered a stunning $15 billion loss in July, its first losing month in a decade, while President Trump pressures Oman and South Korea as the Iran war strains alliances.
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