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Michigan Picks a Path, Crimea Turns Deadly, and a Meteorite Unlocks Ancient Secrets

Aug 4, 2026

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7 min read

Michigan Picks a Path, Crimea Turns Deadly, and a Meteorite Unlocks Ancient Secrets

Michigan's pivotal Senate primary, deadly violence in Crimea, and a meteorite with clues to the early solar system—plus the day's biggest stories in five minutes.

Blanche Nears Confirmation, Deadly Ferry Fire, and Visa's $2.4B AI Bet

Aug 3, 2026

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6 min read

Blanche Nears Confirmation, Deadly Ferry Fire, and Visa's $2.4B AI Bet

Todd Blanche moves closer to becoming attorney general, a ferry fire turns deadly in Indonesia, and Visa doubles down on AI fraud prevention with a $2.4 billion acquisition.

A Shooting Shocks Idaho, Flights Grind to a Halt, and Spider-Man Delivers

Aug 3, 2026

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7 min read

A Shooting Shocks Idaho, Flights Grind to a Halt, and Spider-Man Delivers

A deadly attack, travel disruptions and a blockbuster weekend headline today's edition, plus the biggest stories from Washington, Wall Street and around the world.

Fauci Pleads the Fifth, Ukraine Under Fire, and Europe Battles Deadly Wildfires

Aug 2, 2026

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3 min read

Fauci Pleads the Fifth, Ukraine Under Fire, and Europe Battles Deadly Wildfires

Fauci's tense Senate hearing, Russia's largest assault on Ukraine in months, deadly disasters in Japan and Europe, plus what to watch in the week ahead.

Iran Tensions Spread to Kuwait, Nazca Plane Crash Kills 13, and 25,000 Migrant Children Lose Legal Aid

Aug 1, 2026

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6 min read

Iran Tensions Spread to Kuwait, Nazca Plane Crash Kills 13, and 25,000 Migrant Children Lose Legal Aid

Kuwait intercepted Iranian drones, a tourist plane crashed over Peru's Nazca Lines, and 25,000 migrant children lost federally funded legal representation.

Truth Social's New Business, the Meat Allergy Mystery, and Teens Take on AI

Aug 1, 2026

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7 min read

Truth Social's New Business, the Meat Allergy Mystery, and Teens Take on AI

From billion-dollar business bets to medical mysteries and tomorrow's AI rules, today's edition connects stories you won't find side by side.

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