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In African tech hubs, developers are picking China’s cheap, freely available artificial intelligence models over more powerful U.S. ones. New York Times
VOA VIEW: China's AI is second rate.
The Western states hold four of the nation's 18 toss-up races as rated by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report. LA Times
The deadly fungus, known as Candida auris, has been reported in 23 states with more than 3,000 cases so far this year, according to the Centers for Disease Control. New York Post
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New York’s controversial assisted suicide law went into effect on Wednesday, allowing terminally-ill adults to request life-ending medication from their doctors. The “Medical Aid in Dying Act,” signed by Gov. Kathy Hochul in February, had faced blowback from religious institutions, including the Catholic Church, which called it an example of “throwaway culture” that disvalues life. New York Post
A power outage forced Six Flags Magic Mountain to abruptly close Wednesday morning. New York Post
Abdul El-Sayed’s Senate candidacy poses a critical challenge for Democrats’ ascendant progressive wing: Can an insurgent candidate, with unabashedly liberal positions, win a general election in a moderate state? New York Times
VOA VIEW: Don't count on it.
The head of the Justice Department praised the U.S. attorney in Washington after her tense meeting with the president. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Trump should cool it.
At the same time, Israeli and Lebanese negotiators were holding talks in Rome aimed at fostering a long-term diplomatic settlement. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Lebanon should not be stupid. a US, Israeli alliance is better.
Forecasters expect winds to pick up in eastern Washington and Oregon on Friday and Saturday, but not to be as strong as last weekend’s were. New York Times
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A federal judge has granted a request from the Department of Justice (DOJ) to drop criminal charges against eight members of a right-wing anti-government group, the Oath Keepers, who were charged with seditious conspiracy after the January 6, 2021, protest at the U.S. Capitol. OANN
According to the Los Angeles County Fire Department (LACoFD), sparks from a dormant transmission tower caused the Eaton canyon fire in Los Angeles that killed 19 people and scorched more than 9,400 homes and businesses last year. OANN
Incumbent U.S. Senator Roger “Doc” Marshall has become the Republican nominee in the primary election for his seat representing Kansas, pushing him through to face minister Adam Hamilton, the Democrat nominee, in November. OANN
VOA VIEW: Marshall should win.
Mike Lindell is stepping down from his role as CEO of MyPillow to fully focus on his campaign to become the next governor of Minnesota. OANN
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Ohio Republican Congressman Max Miller took the unprecedented step of requesting a formal House Ethics Committee investigation into himself as mounting allegations of domestic violence and illegal drug use appear to possibly threaten his political future. OANN
VOA VIEW: Let the investigation proceed.
Multiple people were killed, and at least one other was wounded Wednesday morning in what North Carolina authorities are calling a mass shooting at a home in rural Caswell County. Washington Times
The job market is looking up, driven by rising wages and the lowest number of new unemployment filings in nearly 60 years. Washington Times
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Puerto Rico will implement water rationing measures in San Juan and other major cities as a drought grips the U.S. territory with no relief in sight. Washington Times
The Supreme Court on Tuesday released its upcoming oral argument calendar for October, when the justices gavel in for their new 2026-2027 term and are set to hear a major climate dispute involving big oil and allegations of climate change. Washington Times
The Trump administration said Tuesday it paid a $3,500 fine for being in contempt of court after a federal judge ruled Homeland Security didn't turn over documents being sought in a case about immigration enforcement in Los Angeles. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: A liberal judge.
The impact wasn't visible to the naked eye, but photos are expected to come from a lunar satellite at a later time. CBS
Federal authorities arrested a man who appeared to be monitoring security-planning activities at Trump National Golf Club in LA County ahead of the president's Southern California visit. CBS
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A senior State Department official said the visa would be reinstated immediately if Brazil grants diplomatic approval for President Trump's nominee for U.S. ambassador to Brazil, Daniel Perez. CBS
The House Ethics Committee announced that it is opening a probe into allegations that Rep. Max Miller may have engaged in domestic violence or drug use. CBS
VOA VIEW: Two different allegations.
The restaurant chain said it pulled the peppers and replaced them with product from another grower amid a food-poisoning probe. CBS
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One woman in her mid-30s said her $60,000 annual income wasn't enough to cover all her bills after a breakup, leading her to move back home. CBS
Hiring at private companies slowed considerably in July, with most of the job growth coming health care. CNBC
Mortgage rates rose to the highest level in over a year, causing total mortgage demand to drop below year-ago levels. CNBC
VOA VIEW: These are hard times.
A Las Vegas police officer and Marine veteran was fatally shot responding to a suspected gunman waving a firearm at a business on East Tropicana Avenue. FOX News
CSIS warns depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles from the Iran war could embolden China as President Xi watches munitions levels amid Taiwan tensions. FOX News
VOA VIEW: China would not be wise to start any problems.
The B-21 Raider stealth bomber program accelerated 25% after a $4.5 billion funding boost, with Northrop Grumman targeting seven bombers annually. FOX News
Desmond Carter's defense team filed a motion to ban pink clothing at his rape trial, arguing it could intimidate the jury and compromise a fair trial. FOX News
ICE lodged a detainer against Melissa Esperanza Ramirez Romero, charged with vehicular manslaughter and DUI in the Danbury crash killing a cop. FOX News
Sen. Susan Collins said Tuesday that she will vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, further narrowing his path to confirmation. UPI
VOA VIEW: Collins is being fool.
Authorities diverted more than 20 airplanes from Denver International Airport to Colorado Springs because of "significant" turbulence this week. UPI
Federal health officials on Tuesday urged states to tighten oversight of autism therapy providers, as Medicaid costs rise sharply amid fears of fraud. UPI
A Russian airborne assault targeting civilian commerce and infrastructure in Ukraine's Kyiv region in the killed at least 15 people and injured 48. UPI
VOA VIEW: Russia is pushing confrontation.
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A federal judge temporarily blocked Philadelphia from enforcing against federal officers a law that restricted law enforcement officers’ use of masks, concealed identification and unmarked vehicles. As it should be.
U.S. District Judge Chad Kenney, issued a preliminary injunction blocking Philadelphia from enforcing the mask ban and other restrictions against federal officers before they are set to take effect. The judge ruled that the city cannot determine how federal officers conduct operations, siding with the Justice Department, which sued last month and argued the measure was a "blatantly unconstitutional" attempt to regulate federal agents.
"When the Philadelphia City Council voted to pass Bill No. 260060 … it attempted to sidestep the Constitution’s clear mandate and disregarded this fundamental principle of law that has informed American jurisprudence for over 200 years," Kenney wrote, citing the Constitution’s Supremacy Clause, which establishes that federal law preempts state and local law in cases of conflict.
"Endorsing the City of Philadelphia's position would mean ... municipalities could decide whether to pass their own laws regulating how, when, where, and whether federal law enforcement officers can conceal their identities," he added. Philadelphia's mask ban against federal officers was approved earlier this year as part of a larger legislative package passed by the City Council amid a national debate over masked immigration agents carrying out raids targeting migrants in communities across the country, with some of these agents documented shooting people, including two U.S. citizens in Minneapolis in January.
The measure applied to local, state and federal law enforcement officers, blocked Philadelphia from enforcing it against federal officers. The statute would ban covered officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities while on duty and interacting with the public, with exceptions including medical masks, religious coverings, certain tactical equipment and hazardous conditions. They would also be required to wear visible badges and use marked vehicles in certain circumstances. The statute would ban federal officers from wearing masks or shielding their identities. They would also be required to wear visible badges and use marked vehicles. Officers could be subject to civil and criminal penalties under the ordinance.
