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NATIONAL
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Kalshi bans ex-Congressman George Santos for life after concluding he likely was insider trading
SUMMARY: The online prediction market platform Kalshi has permanently banned former U.S. Rep. George Santos after concluding the former Republican congressman likely engaged in insider trading when he made over $17,000 betting against his attendance at the State of the Union address. The company announced the ban Monday. A spokesperson said it was the company's first-ever permanent ban. On the eve of President Donald Trump’s speech, Kalshi put the odds of Santos attending at close to 75%. Then, minutes into the speech, Santos posted on X that he had been waylaid at the airport. On X Monday, Santos called the ban “frivolous nonsense.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSGeorgeSantosKalshindLdWritethru/c8ac3e25aec55cd5509485a84f79f9e0/text___
DEA tactic that let fentanyl flood the streets is being investigated by House Republicans
SUMMARY: Republicans on the House Oversight Committee have launched an investigation into a controversial DEA strategy that allowed large fentanyl shipments to reach the streets. The committee's chairman, Rep. James Comer, sent a letter Monday to Attorney General Todd Blanche requesting records related to this tactic. Concerns have been raised in New Mexico, where whistleblowers reported being ordered not to seize fentanyl pills. Last week, the state’s attorney general sued the U.S. Justice Department for similar records. The DEA's strategy, known as allowing drugs to “walk,” has been criticized for contributing to the fentanyl crisis.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSDEAUnseizedFentanylstLdWritethru/c331c38277b68c0e477113a4fe1f8ca8/text___
More storms possible at Grand Canyon where a flash flood killed at least 2 people, others missing
SUMMARY: More storms and flooding are possible at the Grand Canyon where a major flash flood left at least two people dead and about 15 more missing. Scores of visitors were evacuated after heavy rain caused water to rush through Bright Angel Creek on Saturday. Emergency water restrictions began Monday after the only water pipeline for tourists and residents in the canyon was destroyed. Tourists are barred from staying overnight at lodges and hotels inside the park and year-round residents must conserve water. The National Weather Service warned of an elevated risk of flash flooding through Monday. More than 60 people have been airlifted to safety.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSGrandCanyonFloodingthLdWritethru/b50ddf9b2f058cb23ad12087f0d938e4/text___
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy trial deliberating for a third day in child killings case
SUMMARY: Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial have resumed deliberating whether to hold the Massachusetts woman criminally responsible for killing her three children in 2023. The 12 jurors and six alternates returned to Plymouth County Superior Court on Monday morning for a third day of deliberations that began Thursday. Clancy, a former nurse, doesn’t deny strangling her children but claims postpartum psychosis led to her actions. Prosecutors argue she knew what she was doing. The jury could find her guilty of murder or manslaughter, or acquit her if they believe psychiatric problems were to blame. Her sentence could range from life in prison to confinement in a mental health facility.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSLindsayClancyTrialstLdWritethru/025804ff7a9675974cbd0c2ebc5ac49b/text___
USS Abraham Lincoln sails past Singapore on its way home from Middle East
SUMMARY: The U.S. aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln has sailed past Singapore as it heads home. Associated Press journalists on the Indonesian island of Batam spotted the massive warship early Sunday morning as it passed between the island and Singapore. The massive ship has been on an extended deployment to the Middle East, supporting the U.S. war against Iran and spending a record-setting 250 days at sea. Concerns have grown about the crew's mental health and shortages of supplies like food and hygiene products. Thai officials say the carrier will stop in Thailand for rest and recovery before returning to its U.S. base.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASIndonesiaThailandUSCarrierstLdWritethru/79d29834422823c3a5b52f3c01f5d050/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Bessent huddles with G20 to try to rally allies on Iran as tariffs strain ties
SUMMARY: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent wants to rally the world's largest economies this week at a summit in Asheville, North Carolina. The G20 finance ministers are meeting at a time when the U.S. has disrupted the international order with aggressive tariffs and an unpopular war on Iran. Bessent said he wants to focus on economic growth and debt issues. However, the tensions with Iran and tariff policies will be major topics. Bessent wants to enlist support to isolate Iran. He said Tehran's economy could collapse in “weeks or months” but said that could be avoided if Iran's leadership bends to the pressure.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSGFinanceMinistersrdLdWritethru/6011cce3d5b5a6f898bb3a66dc9fa612/text___
House lawmakers return to Washington with a stopgap funding bill atop the list of priorities
SUMMARY: House lawmakers return to Washington on Monday with a short to-do list after five weeks back in their home districts. The first order of business is likely a vote on a stopgap funding bill designed to keep the federal government fully funded through early December, removing the possibility of a shutdown before the midterm elections. With election season getting underway, votes are also expected on measures designed to amplify the GOP’s messaging strategy going into November, most notably a resolution condemning socialism. Lawmakers will also have their first chance to act on a recommendation from the House Ethics Committee that Repblican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina be censured for engaging in inappropriate conduct toward two young female aides.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSCongressHouseReturns/ff2a469297139d4bf1a64a2db5e60532/text___
Trump still teases seeking a third term. But he's now talking more about post-presidency life
SUMMARY: Donald Trump frequently hints at seeking a third presidential term, even wearing 2028 campaign hats. He's also acknowledged the constitutional ban prohibiting him from doing so. But recently, the president has shown signs that even he knows he might not pursue a third term. In a series of recent speeches, Trump has talked about life after his second term, imagining himself in Florida while his successor takes credit for his achievements. Trump previously suggested loopholes, like running as vice president in 2028, then having his running mate step down. But he's now more openly contemplating his post-presidency life as he works on projects like the ballroom designed to leave his mark on the office.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpndLdWritethru/f372ce4ed7e780cf2d1ae8b4ce89df06/text___
Vance to privately address Republican Jewish Coalition during tension over Israel and antisemitism
SUMMARY: Vice President JD Vance is scheduled to speak Monday at the annual gathering of the Republican Jewish Coalition. It's an opportunity for him to assuage concerns among conservative Jewish activists about his views toward Israel and his association with controversial figures like Tucker Carlson. The appearance in Las Vegas, which was to be closed to the news media, comes at an extraordinarily sensitive time for Jewish Americans and the U.S. relationship with Israel. Concerns about antisemitism have surged across the political spectrum ahead of the midterm elections. Republicans are eager to portray Democrats as hostile toward Jews and Israel, but they’re also dealing with their own internal schisms.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionVanceJewishRepublicansthLdWritethru/fab692f4681817c3a4edd3fffa69aa30/text___
US plans to sanction another bank in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions, Bessent tells AP
SUMMARY: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the Trump administration plans to impose sanctions on another bank this week in effort to clamp down on Iran transactions. Bessent spoke with The Associated Press on Sunday ahead of Group of 20 meetings in Asheville, North Carolina, where he will huddle individually with his counterparts from the world’s major and developing economies to encourage participation in the economic isolation of Iran. He said in the interview that “This is going to be financial violence if we have to. We are showing people that we know who you are, you know who you are, and this has got to stop.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSBessentInterviewrdLdWritethru/68d1bb0817c9f83eaa34e9ec643690fa/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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Coastal Louisiana and Texas warned of tropical storm as a hurricane moves toward Hawaii
SUMMARY: The National Hurricane Center posted a tropical storm warning on Monday for the Gulf of Mexico coast near the Texas-Louisiana state line. Forecasters expect a potential tropical cyclone will strengthen into a named storm by Monday night as it swirls south of Morgan City, Louisiana. In the Pacific Ocean, Tropical Storm Lowell was expected to become a hurricane by Monday night and reach the vicinity of the Hawaiian Islands later this week. And elsewhere in the Pacific, Hurricane Karina strengthened Monday into a powerful Category 4 hurricane, but isn’t threatening land. Forcasters expect Karina to grow stronger and send some waves to parts of California and Mexico.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APTropicalWeatherrdLdWritethru/ae53ec6c000b92675fe8202d171d131c/text___
United Arab Emirates intercepts an Iranian drone, and other news from the Middle East
SUMMARY: The United Arab Emirates' Defense Ministry says that an Iranian drone has been intercepted over the UAE’s territorial waters. The attack early Monday followed an exchange of fire between Iran and the United States on the weekend. It was the first significant military action in the war for more than a month. Lebanon's president asked his Greek counterpart for help in bringing about peace with Israel. And a U.S. aircraft carrier neared Thailand for a port call after a lengthy deployment in the Middle East.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastthLdWritethru/52b62137e842b9a25612a857368207b6/text___
Hundreds feared stuck in hydropower tunnels as flood deaths surpass 950 in Nepal and China
SUMMARY: Rescuers are racing to free hundreds of workers believed to be trapped in tunnels at hydropower sites that were buried in mud by catastrophic flooding on the Nepal-China border. The efforts unfolded Monday as the death toll climbed and increasingly desperate families searched for missing loved ones. The combined deaths in Nepal and China surpassed 950, with more than 4,400 people missing. A private-sector association representing power companies says at least 900 workers are unaccounted for at 12 damaged hydropower projects. About 500 of those workers were believed to be trapped in tunnels.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASNepalFlashFloodsthLdWritethru/744fe6e15ae7751e15efcd6dff70170c/text___
Suspect arrested after shooting at rave in Switzerland that left 1 person dead
SUMMARY: Police say a suspect has been arrested after a weekend shooting at a rave in northern Switzerland that left one person dead and five wounded. The 43-year-old Swiss citizen was arrested during the night. Police in the Aargau region said Monday that investigations into a possible motive are ongoing, and that at present they believe the shooting was carried out by a lone perpetrator. The shooting took place in the early hours of Sunday in Aarau, the regional capital. Police have said that a 22-year-old woman died at the scene.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUSwitzerlandShootingstLdWritethru/01697aad9cff6f7d5658aaa4c7fb3de6/text___
Leaders of China, Russia and India are among heads of state meeting to counter US influence
SUMMARY: The leaders of China, Russia and India have gathered with other heads of state at a meeting billed as a counterweight to U.S. global influence. Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi are attending the summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Kyrgyzstan. Russian state media reported Putin and Xi met Monday on the sidelines of the summit. Putin also is to hold talks with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. Russia, now 4½ years into its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, and Iran, six months into a war with the United States and Israel, see the summit as a way to bolster relations with non-Western partners.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APASSCOSummitthLdWritethru/cf543dfad0a20097ed4c2b415a26e8b4/text___
Russia's jet-powered drones bring empty Kyiv supermarket shelves and rattle Ukrainians
SUMMARY: Russian forces have relentlessly battered Kyiv and nearby cities for a fifth straight day. The strikes on Monday hit warehouse facilities as Ukraine reels from attacks with jet-powered drones. The intensified aerial assaults have disrupted daily life. There have been air raid alerts and empty supermarket shelves following strikes on food distribution hubs. Two major attacks in July killed almost 50 civilians. And a strike on Saturday killed at least 38 people. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia's tactic is to wear down Ukraine and its people. Ukraine is working to counter the drones while Russian forces continue targeting Ukraine's power grid.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarrdLdWritethru/db2f55ab0c3bd5d091dd4338d8bd28c8/text___
Russia cements its role as Africa junta protector after helping quell Niger's mutiny
SUMMARY: Niger's junta faced a major internal threat when renegade soldiers staged a mutiny over the weekend. The standoff ended with Russian intervention. Young soldiers took some of their colleagues hostage at a military base in Niamey and fired shots near the presidential palace. Russia's Africa Corps paramilitary group helped subdue the mutineers. Russia's ambassador to Niger said the mutineers were neutralized thanks to Africa Corps. Analysts say the intervention highlights Russia's growing influence in the Sahel region. Russian forces have been supporting regimes in Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, prioritizing regime stability over fighting jihadis.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFNigerMutinyRussia/e8a26d5b74160d80d56a010f3932ee7d/text___
Israel and Greece sign a multi-billion-dollar weapons deal, the largest between the countries
SUMMARY: Israel has signed a major weapons deal with Greece, marking their largest agreement to date. The deal, coined Achilles Shield, is valued at nearly $3.5 billion and includes a multi-layered air defense system for Greece. Israel's Defense Ministry announced the agreement on Monday. Israeli arms exports reached a record high last year, exceeding $19 billion. Experts say Israel's battle-tested weapons are a key attraction. Greece is modernizing its armed forces amid regional tensions, particularly with Turkey. The deal includes systems like David's Sling and SPYDER, plus a national command and control system.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIsraelGreeceWeaponsDealstLdWritethru/5bcedf73e5b5f6f5e3653405abdc70b9/text___
New US missile appears to have left wide path of death and destruction in Iranian city, report says
SUMMARY: Lockheed Martin has touted the pinpoint accuracy of its Precision Strike Missile. But the conflict monitor Airwars says a close look at what is believed to be its first use in combat highlights the potential peril of deploying this weapon near population centers because it appears to spray pellets over a wide area. Airwars found that three missiles that struck the southern Iranian city of Lamerd on Feb. 28 killed civilians as far as 50 meters from where they detonated. Iranian officials say the missiles killed at least 21 civilians. Weapons experts and former military officials who reviewed Airwars' findings said they believe that PrSMs struck Lamerd. The U.S. military has confirmed using these missiles in Iran, but denied attacking Lamerd.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSNewMissilestLdWritethru/b4a37c59bcf5d1a11eb87aa79f153648/text___
Congo authorities report more than 6,000 confirmed Ebola cases and nearly 3,000 deaths
SUMMARY: Congo’s authorities report that the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak in history has topped 6,000 cases with 2,911 deaths. More than 1,360 people have recovered from the virus, which authorities call an “encouraging” development. The outbreak in eastern Congo is spreading under extremely difficult conditions. Insecurity, displacement, a health workers’ strike, and intense population movements fuel the crisis. Last week, the virus spread into two new health zones in the region. The World Health Organization says it remains out of control and is on track to surpass the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak, the deadliest on record.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFCongoEbolandLdWritethru/e3bd4026809c9b59199b2bbeae9ac1f9/text___
Dramatically low flyby by passenger jets over packed South African stadium sparks safety debate
SUMMARY: A pregame stunt involving two passenger jets flying dramatically low over a sports stadium in South Africa has sparked a major debate over safety risks. The flyby by two Embraer jets operated by the local airline Airlink took place on Saturday before a rugby game between South Africa and New Zealand in Cape Town. A flight tracking service estimated that one of the jets passed just 41 to 46 feet or about 12 to 14 meters above the roof of the stadium packed with an estimated 56,000 fans. Aviation experts on Monday questioned the safety margin. They say that the low pass left crews with limited options if something went wrong.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFSouthAfricaStadiumFlybystLdWritethru/7d292110d81f03cbe23890ff836be875/text___
Survivors of Cypriot ferry disaster describe terror and panic aboard sinking ship
SUMMARY: Survivors of a ferry disaster off the coast of northern Cyprus in which at least eight people died have described the moments of terror as they scrambled to escape the sinking vessel. The passengers spoke Monday as rescue teams searched for 20 people missing since the ship carrying 267 passengers and crew capsized after leaving Kyrenia, a port in breakaway northern Cyprus, for Turkey on Sunday afternoon. Ayten Bicer described how her 12-year-old daughter slipped from her grasp and is now missing. Nine people have been taken into custody.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUTurkeyCyprusFerryndLdWritethru/a2dc2caf01365013495f3a0dd0e1b403/text___
France to supply Sweden with 4 frigates to bolster the NATO country's defense
SUMMARY: France and Sweden have signed agreements for France to supply the Nordic country with four modern frigates. This strengthens the defenses of NATO’s newest member in the Baltic Sea region, where Russia uses key shipping lanes and airspace. French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to Sweden highlights his push for greater European military autonomy to reduce reliance on the United States. The $5 billion contract includes weapons and equipment for the warships. French shipbuilder Naval Group is expected to deliver the first vessel in 2030. France also hopes to coordinate its nuclear deterrence efforts with some European allies, including Sweden.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUSwedenFranceDefense/337cf7361f015657a75139b43c5d6a3d/text___
United Arab Emirates says it has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters
SUMMARY: The United Arab Emirates’ air force has intercepted an Iranian drone over its territorial waters. The Defense Ministry said that the attack Monday came after the U.S. and Iran exchanged fire on the weekend. It was the first action in a month. The Defense Ministry said it “dealt with” an Iranian drone that was detected over its waters approaching from Iran. There were no immediate claims of responsibility from Tehran nor any reports of damage. The incident comes after U.S. forces on Sunday struck Iranian rocket launchers on an Iranian island. It broke a lull in fighting in the war that has lasted more than six months. Iran responded by launching missiles at U.S. sites in Jordan.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIranUSthLdWritethru/9f34873bad9a928574c36ee984c3f96b/text___
AP Exclusive: US coaches Polish forces in a drone-focused drill based on lessons from Ukraine
SUMMARY: Members of the Polish special forces are taking part in an exercise that simulates moving through enemy lines and launching a drone strike on a key enemy location. Initially designed by the Army’s Green Berets for U.S. special forces, the exercise that began Friday simulates many of the challenges that Ukrainian troops have experienced in their conflict with Russia. It's the first time a NATO ally like Poland has undertaken the training and The Associated Press received rare access to it. It comes at a time when tensions between Russian President Vladimir Putin and NATO countries have escalated.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUUSUkraineMilitaryExerciserdLdWritethru/b4707399e915d8124e7d134564290836/text___
Icelandic voters reject a proposal to restart negotiations to join the European Union
SUMMARY: Iceland's voters have rejected a referendum to restart negotiations to join the European Union. RÚV, the national broadcaster, said opponents defeated the measure by a margin of 52.8% to 47.2%. The result will put the issue to rest for the second time about a decade after a euroskeptic government ended EU talks. The referendum was held amid concerns over U.S. President Donald Trump's threats toward neighboring Greenland, prompting some voters to consider European solidarity. Opponents cited fishing rights and existing benefits from the EU's single market, while supporters argued for economic stability and closer ties with Europe.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUIcelandEUElectionthLdWritethru/d29f8d4e140894fe22db17005e9c2a2e/text___
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Oil prices rise and stocks fall after US hits Iranian sites in the Strait of Hormuz
SUMMARY: The price of oil is rising and U.S. stocks are falling after American forces struck Iranian rocket launchers on the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first military action in a month. Brent crude rose 2.8% Monday and is back above $90 a barrel. The S&P 500 slipped 0.4% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 305 points or 0.6%. The Nasdaq fell 0.3%. The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 4.76%, around the level seen two weeks ago when the Trump administration took the unusual step of announcing it would intervene in the bond market. The yield on the 2-year Treasury held steady.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/00f872327d65e5330598054a234dc25a/text___
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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT
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Keeping cool saves thousands of lives yearly, but at a cost of worsening global warming, experts say
SUMMARY: A new study highlights the life-saving role of air conditioning. However, scientists warn it also contributes to climate change. Monday's study finds that air conditioning saved nearly 58,000 lives from 2010 to 2020. As global temperatures rise, air conditioning use is increasing, leading to higher carbon emissions. That in turn adds to the heat. The U.N. projects that emissions from air conditioning could reach 7.2 billion tons in 25 years. Experts point to places like Singapore, where officials have found cooling solutions that don't worsen warming as much.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APClimateAirConditioning/fdddd1efe2992032f027ed81d05ca51b/text___
Nepal floods expose risks to hydropower in a warming Himalayas
SUMMARY: As rescuers in Nepal struggle to find hundreds of workers in the tunnels that were buried in last week's flooding, attention has focus on where to rebuild crucial hydropower projects. These projects provide power and revenue for developing countries like Nepal but increased risk due to climate change means that billions of dollars are lost in every disaster. Nepal loses over $100 million every year due to damage to infrastructure projects and rebuilding in a climate resilient way is key to prevent further loss, according to experts.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APClimateNepalInfrastructurestLdWritethru/021880ee5a7ac49ac376c6b3378ff97e/text___
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EDUCATION
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As Pell grants expand, students see openings to afford short-term job training
SUMMARY: Colleges around the country are seeking approval for a new federal grant program, Workforce Pell, to aid students enrolled for short-term job training. For decades, Pell grants have helped low- and moderate-income students attend college, but eligible programs had to be at least 15 weeks and a minimum of 600 hours. The expansion makes some shorter-term programs eligible, too. The federal government began accepting applications in July and has approved the first programs, including an emergency medical technician program in Iowa and a medical assistant program in Indiana.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSEducationWorkforcePell/3733afe438bcfb403203dbe2b5db61ac/text___
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ENTERTAINMENT
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Everything you need to know about the 2026 Venice Film Festival
SUMMARY: Some of Hollywood's biggest stars are heading to Italy for the 83rd Venice Film Festival, starting Wednesday. The festival runs until Sept. 12, with Danny Boyle’s “Ink” opening the event. George Clooney will receive a lifetime achievement award. Anticipated films include Martin McDonagh’s “Wild Horse Nine” and Alex Gibney’s documentary “Musk.” Controversy surrounds Ilya Khrzhanovsky’s film “DAU,” with Ukrainian officials questioning its inclusion. The festival takes place on the Lido, a barrier island accessible by ferry, and is a key player in the Oscar race. Award winners selected by the Maggie Gyllenhaal-led jury will be announced on Sept. 12.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTVeniceFilmFestivalWhattoKnowrdLdWritethru/449c47effe9d46d8f067d258d8ac5f4f/text___
Metropolitan Museum of Art cancels planned Met Gala exhibit on fashion designer John Galliano
SUMMARY: The Metropolitan Museum of Art is canceling its planned exhibit honoring British designer John Galliano, which had led to severe backlash in the Jewish community and beyond because of the designer’s past antisemitic and racist statements. The museum said Monday that the exhibit, which had been planned as the May 2027 spring Costume Institute show launching the annual Met Gala, will be replaced by another show to be announced later. Galliano was long recognized as one of the fashion world’s biggest talents and was at the pinnacle of that world for years as creative director of Christian Dior. He was fired from the post when a series of racist and antisemitic comments from 2010 and 2011 surfaced and went viral, leading to his conviction in an antisemitism trial in France.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMetGalandLdWritethru/c7677f318cdd038b45804a8810ff94ef/text___
Dolly Parton estate announces 2-day festival 'Dollyfest' to celebrate her legacy
SUMMARY: Dolly Parton is not done yet. The estate behind the icon, who died of cancer last week at age 80, has announced Dollyfest, a two-day festival to be held in Nashville and London in 2027. According to a press release, the festival was originally conceived to take place in January 2026, around her 80th birthday. It was going to feature Parton as a performer and host. Now, organizers say it will serve as a celebration of her legacy. Additionally, The Associated Press has confirmed there was a private service for Parton on Friday attended only by immediate family. There will not be a public ceremony, per Parton’s wishes.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APENTMusicDollyPartonFeststLdWritethru/5b71c18686aa01d2b91192a4a01161c1/text___
Closing arguments to begin in trial of man accused of orchestrating Tupac Shakur killing
SUMMARY: Jurors will hear closing arguments in the trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis, who is accused of orchestrating the killing of rapper Tupac Shakur. They come Monday after nine days of testimony from detectives, former gang associates and documentarians. The trial has revisited the night nearly 30 years ago when Shakur was shot while on his way to perform at a club in Las Vegas. Davis is the only person ever charged in Shakur's 1996 death after he previously said he was in the Cadillac when it pulled up beside Shakur and gunfire erupted. Prosecutors argue Davis orchestrated the shooting, but his attorney argues there is no physical evidence connecting his client to the crime.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTupacTrialndLdWritethru/0b0b080d73f91cd122b6dd438e5bbb80/text___
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SPORTS
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Lionel Messi says he's retiring from playing for Argentina
SUMMARY: Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international soccer after two decades representing Argentina. “It was a decision that hurt — and still hurts deeply — but I understand that the time has come,” the 39-year-old Messi says on his Instagram account Monday. Messi played in a record-tying six World Cups, won it in 2022 in Qatar and led Argentina to this year’s final, losing to Spain in extra time in New Jersey. He concludes his international career as Argentina’s all-time leading scorer with 125 goals, 21 of which were scored in World Cups.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APSOCArgentinaMessiRetiresrdLdWritethru/8df27ab2059a740ea5bc97dbc6a49725/text___
Novak Djokovic out in US Open 1st round for the first time. Pegula, Medvedev, Kostyuk among winners
SUMMARY: The U.S. Open’s Sunday start gives some players a chance to get a nice head start. For Novak Djokovic, it turned into a stunning head start back to the airport. The 24-time Grand Slam champion was knocked out in the first round of the U.S. Open for the first time, beaten by Mariano Navone of Argentina 7-6 (5), 5-7, 4-6, 6-2, 6-1. Djokovic was 19-0 in the U.S. Open first round and hadn’t lost his opening match in any major since the 2006 Australian Open. But the No. 4 seed and four-time champion in Flushing Meadows looked every bit of his 39 years.
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Aaron Donald ends his 2 1/2-year retirement and returns to the Los Angeles Rams
SUMMARY: Aaron Donald has returned to the Los Angeles Rams, ending his retirement after 2 1/2 years. The Rams announced the 35-year-old Donald’s decision following several weeks of discussion, preparation and contemplation for the star defensive lineman. Donald became one of the greatest defensive players of his era during his first 10 seasons spent entirely with the Rams in St. Louis and Los Angeles. He won three AP NFL Defensive Player of the Year awards while earning 10 Pro Bowl selections, eight All-Pro selections and a Super Bowl ring before he retired somewhat abruptly in March 2024.
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