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NATIONAL
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US prosecutors want Tate brothers to remain in custody as they fight extradition to the UK
SUMMARY: Prosecutors want social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate to remain in federal custody. They arguing that the brothers are a flight risk and a danger to the community. The Tates are fighting extradition to the United Kingdom, where they are accused of rape and sex trafficking. Three days after defense attorneys filed a motion for release, prosecutors filed their response Monday in Miami federal court. A hearing on Thursday will determine if the brothers should stay in jail or be released during what could be a monthslong extradition process. The brothers have repeatedly denied wrongdoing.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTateBrothers/327c1a248ec7037fb6380f4c075f7e47/text___
Ben Jones, good ol' boy 'Dukes of Hazzard' actor and 2-term US House member, dies at 84
SUMMARY: “The Dukes of Hazzard” star Ben Jones has died at 84. He played the mechanic known as Cooter in the TV series. Jones' wife says on social media he suffered a heart attack Sunday at their home in Washington, Virginia. Jones gained fame as Cooter Davenport, the mechanic who helped the Duke boys in their adventures in fictional Hazzard County, Georgia. After the show, he pursued a political career, serving two terms in the U.S. House. Jones embraced his role as Cooter, opening country stores featuring show memorabilia. Jones credited the series with transforming his life and promoting family-friendly values.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSObitBenJonesthLdWritethru/7dedb2f7967c4ae6b8910a6f8b79f5a5/text___
Former gang leader accused of ordering Tupac Shakur's killing goes on trial. Here's what to know
SUMMARY: The trial of a man accused of orchestrating the 1996 killing of rapper Tupac Shakur is underway. The unsolved case has gripped the hip-hop world for 30 years. The trial began Monday and is expected to last about a month. Duane “Keffe D” Davis has pleaded not guilty to one charge of murder with a deadly weapon. At the time, Davis was a leader of the South Side Compton Crips. People who will testify include those who saw Shakur moments before he was shot, as well as people who were affiliated with rival record labels. Shakur was shot multiple times while on his way to perform and died a week later.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTupacTrialExplainerthLdWritethru/7b5ff4fe0e0abb6d067d329a79c57040/text___
Defense lawyer takes aim at psychiatrist's care before Lindsay Clancy killed her 3 kids
SUMMARY: A defense lawyer for the Massachusetts mother who killed her three young children is questioning her psychiatrist's expertise, prescribing decisions and overall treatment. In court Monday, Lindsay Clancy's attorney sought to suggest the mental healthcare system had failed his client in the months before the killings in 2023. He criticized the psychiatrist for using brief video appointments and prescribing various medications despite Clancy's concerns. Clancy has pleaded not guilty to murder charges, saying she heard voices telling her to harm her children. Prosecutors argue she is an intentional killer. Clancy's attorneys say she sought help for bipolar disorder and postpregnancy psychosis but her condition worsened. If convicted, she faces life in prison without parole.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSLindsayClancyTrialndLdWritethru/965843d8143a1bf3daa044b7d356a1bb/text___
Speedboat driver charged after capsizing on Statue of Liberty tour, killing infant and mother
SUMMARY: The driver of a speedboat that capsized in New York Harbor over the weekend, killing a 27-year-old woman and her infant daughter, has been charged with causing their deaths through misconduct or neglect. Forty-six-year-old Manuel Hernandez wiped his eyes with his hand as he arrived Monday for his initial appearance in Manhattan federal court. He was not required to enter a plea and was released on bail. Sara Sanchez and her 5-month-old daughter, Antonella Garcia, died after the 22-foot Yamaha speedboat overturned late Saturday near the Statue of Liberty. Authorities say twelve other people were rescued and are in stable condition.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNewYorkHarborCapsizedBoatthLdWritethru/14defd3226e9869cb110960858384001/text___
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WASHINGTON/POLITICS
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Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs chooses former Republican Mayor John Giles as her running mate
SUMMARY: Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs has selected a Republican-turned-independent as her running mate in a tough reelection campaign. The ticket with former Mesa Mayor John Giles aims to appeal to Republicans and conservative independents in a state that once was a GOP stronghold. Giles is a critic of President Donald Trump and has endorsed Democrats including Kamala Harris. Giles' selection Tuesday could attract Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints members, a key voting bloc. Many church members are ambivalent about the Republican president. The Republican governor's race nominee is far-right congressman Andy Biggs, whose running mate is former state lawmaker Sine Kerr. Arizona is electing a lieutenant governor for the first time.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionArizonaGovernorthLdWritethru/3d7d3b6ed775c18025263d8d3c430f55/text___
Former US Marine held in Russia for more than 4 years on disputed charges has been released
SUMMARY: A former U.S. Marine from Massachusetts who has been held in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges has been released. Robert Gilman's advocates announced the news Tuesday, days after warning he was gravely ill and at risk of dying. Gilman is a 32-year-old teacher who was detained since 2022. Gilman is on his way to a U.S. military hospital in Texas. That's according to Global Reach, a group that’s been working to free him and other American detainees abroad. Gilman’s sister credits President Donald Trump and U.S. Sen. Ed Markey with bringing about his release. The State Department says Gilman was wrongfully detained and was released on humanitarian grounds.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSRussiaAmericanHeldthLdWritethru/4c14fea91552117ffd7fd4c893c3768e/text___
Trump used elaborate ruse to fly out of Turkey following summit because of Iran threat, report says
SUMMARY: The Washington Post reports President Donald Trump secretly flew out of last month's NATO summit in Turkey on an alternate military aircraft due to an Iranian assassination threat. The operation involved a ruse in which journalists and some White House staffers believed they were on the same plane as the Republican president. After boarding Air Force One, Trump was secretly transferred to a smaller Air Force C-32A via an airport catering truck. The White House has not directly addressed the report but issued a statement highlighting it uses every tool at its disposal to address threats on the president. The Secret Service has declined to comment.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpAirForceOnethLdWritethru/2c9400dc758641dfdcd1fd3ddd249158/text___
What to watch Tuesday: Primaries in Wisconsin and Minnesota showcase Democratic divide
SUMMARY: The Democratic Party's ideological divide is moving into new territory. In Tuesday's election, the main contest is in swing state Wisconsin where democratic socialist Francesca Hong wants to become her party's nominee for governor. A Democratic battle for an open Senate seat in Minnesota has become a familiar contest between centrist Rep. Angie Craig and liberal Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan. In Connecticut, a onetime insurgent who challenged a famed centrist from the left is now being challenged from the left himself in the governor's primary. And South Carolina holds yet another primary, this one to select a successor to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionTakeawaysstLdWritethru/226b31e324cdd9b72200fb9abc9acb69/text___
Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump likes to say he started his war with Iran after 50 years of economic pressure failed to stop its nuclear weapons ambitions. But now the Republican president is betting another financial squeeze can end the war. Trump's administration hopes months of bombing have pushed Iran’s economy to a breaking point that will force its leadership to cave to demands to end its nuclear program and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil and natural gas tankers. It’s part of a larger pivot by Trump to argue Iran is on the cusp of financially collapsing, even though it's already endured decades of financial sanctions. Iran suggests the U.S. is “incapable of pursuing diplomacy.”
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpIranSanctionsstLdWritethru/d96e3bf53eb4050097e6cab128db82cb/text___
Wisconsin and Minnesota primaries next to feature progressive clash with Democratic establishment
SUMMARY: Progressive candidates for governor in Wisconsin and U.S. Senate in Minnesota are making their final pushes ahead of Tuesday’s election. Democratic incumbents in Connecticut are also trying to fend off progressive challengers. The primaries come a week after progressive Abdul El-Sayed narrowly defeated Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens in Michigan’s divisive and costly U.S. Senate primary. El-Sayed’s victory has energized the left while stoking fears among Democratic Party leaders. That fear is particularly strong in battleground states like Michigan and Wisconsin, where mainstream Democrats worry progressive wins make it more difficult to defeat Republicans in November.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSElectionthLdWritethru/418b77c56be6b9d8afae26854cb69b51/text___
Washington grapples with a National Guard deployment extended until 2029
SUMMARY: Washington residents and officials see President Donald Trump’s extended National Guard deployment as an attempt to restrict the heavily Democratic city’s autonomy. The Republican president announced a crime emergency in the nation’s capital a year ago, saying the guard would make the city “safe and beautiful.” The temporary deployment has been extended through January 2029. The presence of troops raises questions about its necessity, as crime was already declining. The deployment into 2029 will cost another $1.4 billion. Political candidates are prioritizing Washington’s autonomy and statehood but face challenges due to the city’s status as a congressionally established federal district. Concerns persist about the impact on upcoming elections with troops on the streets.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSNationalGuardYearinDCthLdWritethru/66e7c6ab6beccd4146f39cff514f99c8/text___
Todd Blanche is sworn in as attorney general after bruising confirmation fight
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer, Todd Blanche, has been sworn in as attorney general after a bruising confirmation fight that exposed bipartisan concerns about the Justice Department’s direction under the Republican president. Another former Trump attorney administered the oath of office to Blanche on Monday at the White House following early Saturday’s Senate confirmation vote by the narrowest of margins. Shortly after, the newly sworn-in attorney general arrived at Justice Department headquarters to cheers from employees lined up along the entrance.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpBlanchestLdWritethru/faa231323a5851f64ee79f70014438e9/text___
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INTERNATIONAL
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Russian attacks kill 10 in Ukraine as Zelenskyy says Moscow is getting more North Korean missiles
SUMMARY: Officials in Ukraine say Russian aerial attacks killed at least 10 civilians. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Moscow is receiving military help from North Korea, using its ballistic missiles in an attack on Zaporizhzhia that killed seven people. Three more people, including a teenager, died in the Dnipropetrovsk region. Zelenskyy claims Russia is scaling up missile production and recruitment for a new offensive. The Institute for the Study of War says Ukraine's missile defense shortages give Russia an advantage. Meanwhile, Russia intercepted nearly 400 Ukrainian drones overnight. Ukraine says it hit an oil refinery in the city of Orsk in Russia’s Orenburg region near the border with Kazakhstan.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarthLdWritethru/7aff38d17dd195e63b7c55fc5a008c22/text___
Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes
SUMMARY: A Syrian court has sentenced ousted President Bashar Assad and his brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity during Syria's 14-year conflict. The court in Damascus issued death sentences against nine people Tuesday, marking the first against Assad or his inner circle since their regime fell 20 months ago. Assad's cousin, Atef Najib, was the only former official sentenced who was in custody. Assad and his brother had fled to Russia, where they received asylum after their government's fall in December 2024. The verdicts will be popular among many Syrians, especially those who have expressed frustration that the new government hasn’t moved with enough speed or strength against Assad-era figures.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLSyriaAssadDeathSentencethLdWritethru/d4c486b5d39bbdb41108112b0ddc8e79/text___
Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast
SUMMARY: Authorities in Yemen say at least six people were killed when Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired missiles on a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait. The Transportation Ministry of Yemen’s internationally recognized government said Tuesday the dead included four crew members and two members of the government-allied National Resistance Forces. The deadly vessel strike came amid renewed attacks on government-controlled areas in Yemen, raising concerns that the violence could reignite civil war and further threaten regional shipping routes. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed by Iran, there has been renewed focus on the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait at Yemen’s southern tip.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLMideastthLdWritethru/91e4efdfe1ac035b2065127550377289/text___
Colombia searches for over 3,000 missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 100
SUMMARY: Search and rescue efforts have resumed in Colombia after a powerful earthquake left over 3,000 missing. Mayors and governors from Cali, Pereira, Choco and Manizales said Tuesday at least 179 people died in those four areas during Monday's 7.4 magnitude earthquake. Around 1,600 buildings are damaged. Soldiers, rescue teams, and volunteers are working through the rubble. Choco, near the epicenter, is one of Colombia's poorest regions and hard to access. New President Abelardo de la Espriella has mobilized military and police resources. Other Latin American countries and the U.S. are providing aid. Pereira and Cali have enforced curfews to prevent looting.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTColombiaEarthquakethLdWritethru/e6afe31239c0deae34ab944014464399/text___
Congo says 2,000 people have died in its Ebola outbreak, the fastest growing on record
SUMMARY: Congo's Ebola outbreak has claimed at least 2,000 lives, making it the fastest-growing on record. Government data shows 4,381 confirmed cases, with 2,011 deaths. Health authorities struggle to reach remote areas due to rebel conflict, bad roads, and work stoppages over payment issues. The outbreak, declared on May 15, likely began months earlier. It's the second-largest in history, behind the 2014-2016 West Africa outbreak. The Bundibugyo virus responsible has no approved vaccines or treatments. Clinical trials have begun in Ituri province. Aid workers say the outbreak outpaces response efforts, with many health workers on strike.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APAFCongoEbolathLdWritethru/2316ac0838e4383ea443584adc267136/text___
For Nigel Farage, success brings new pressures and a showdown with Count Binface
SUMMARY: Reform UK leader Nigel Farage is running in a special election where his main opponent is a man dressed as a garbage can. Once an outsider, Farage is now the favorite, facing a quirky opponent, Count Binface. Farage triggered the election by quitting his seat in Parliament last month as he faced scrutiny over his finances. Parliament is investigating an undeclared donation of 5 million pounds from a cryptocurrency billionaire. Farage claims it was a personal gift. He also faces questions about his ties to George Cottrell, a crypto-gambling entrepreneur. Major parties aren’t participating, leaving Farage against independents and satirical candidates. He’s expected to win, but ongoing investigations could yet determine his political future.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUBritainPoliticsFarageWhattoKnowrdLdWritethru/7125da55be876fe22eb491ec0529a717/text___
In rejecting Trump's Gaza plan, Netanyahu reprises a balancing act he has mastered
SUMMARY: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has a long history of defying U.S. presidents. But his rejection of U.S. President Donald Trump’s Gaza plan carries greater risks. That’s because Israel’s military campaigns in recent years have left it increasingly isolated without achieving decisive victories. With elections less than three months away, Netanyahu must show Israelis that he can manage relations with the country’s most important ally without giving in to any demands seen as harmful to Israel’s security.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APMLIsraelNetanyahuTrumpAnalysisstLdWritethru/777525433fd69e8d1decddccb3f3d701/text___
Trump told Ukraine it had no cards. Then Kyiv took the war to Russia
SUMMARY: U.S. President Donald Trump told Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy last year that he had “no cards" in the fight against Russia. In the months after that disastrous meeting, Trump warmly welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska and seemed ready to push Ukraine into an unfavorable peace deal. But since the meeting, Ukraine has shown it can take the war to Russia. In one operation, drones smuggled into the country destroyed or damaged Russian bombers worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Kyiv has ramped up a campaign of longer-range strikes, increased production of weapons, targeted Russian air defenses, and hit oil infrastructure and warehouses of a major retailer. But as Ukraine’s strikes have intensified, so have Russia’s.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaUkraineWarStrikingRussia/790194d884c4dd778983910668c61681/text___
Extreme heat is reshaping Italy's sparkling wine industry with early harvests and nighttime picking
SUMMARY: Winemakers in Italy are harvesting grapes for Franciacorta sparkling wine 10 days earlier than expected due to extreme heat. Climate change is forcing quick decisions on harvest timing. Temperatures up to 100 Fahrenheit and low rainfall have accelerated the process. Berlucchi is the oldest Franciacorta producer and began harvesting on Aug. 2 to preserve grape quality. Experts say mild winters and hailstorms contributed to the early harvest. This trend is affecting other regions too, including Sicily and Tuscany. Winemakers are adapting to ensure quality isn't compromised despite the challenges.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEUItalyEarlyWineHarveststLdWritethru/fd8e3845479332fe1baff824a3fcbd61/text___
Magnitude 7.4 quake rocks western Colombia, killing at least 111 people
SUMMARY: A powerful 7.4 magnitude earthquake has struck western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and damaging hundreds of buildings. President Abelardo de la Espriella declared an emergency to expedite funding for recovery. The quake hit the remote Choco region on Monday and was felt as far away as Bogota. Local officials confirmed deaths across several regions, including Risaralda and Valle del Cauca. Colombia’s Geological Service says the quake is the country’s strongest recorded this century and was followed by less powerful aftershocks. Authorities were concerned about more aftershocks, and flights were suspended in several airports. International support and aid have been offered.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APLTColombiaEcuadorEarthquakethLdWritethru/26fd40f93272d834fced47a4a673edc9/text___
Canada puts the military on standby as British Columbia wildfires kill 1 and displace thousands
SUMMARY: Canada has put its military on standby to help battle wildfires in British Columbia, where one person has died and thousands have been forced to flee their homes as fast-moving blazes wreak destruction. Defense Minister David McGuinty said Monday that military forces were ready to respond if British Columbia formally requested their help. The federal government has already approved provincial requests for help with shelter and accommodations. The Bald Range wildfire remained out of control after racing toward Summerland and other communities along Okanagan Lake over the weekend, forcing about 20,000 people to flee.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APNorthAmericaWesternWildfiresthLdWritethru/de5556e3d5323dd85ee7ed87a378cf8f/text___
Russian court bars from parliamentary ballot the only party opposing the conflict in Ukraine
SUMMARY: Russia’s highest court has ordered the only party opposing the Kremlin’s military action in Ukraine to be removed from the ballot in next month’s parliamentary election. The Supreme Court on Monday annulled the registration of Yabloko — Russian for “apple” — acting on an appeal from a pro-Kremlin party. Last month, the Central Election Commission had initially allowed Yabloko on the ballot along with 10 other parties. Yabloko once was a leading liberal voice in parliament and often critical of the government, but it later lost its bloc of seats as the Kremlin tightened its grip on politics. In recent years, Yabloko was the only registered opposition party that opposed sending troops into Ukraine.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APEURussiaElectionYablokostLdWritethru/fffdd68de22ad70cebc81e5aa308202c/text___
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What we know about the death of Tasia Fortune in Mississippi
SUMMARY: The hanging death of Tasia Fortune in Mississippi has left her family and community shaken. The 29-year-old Black woman’s body was found outside an abandoned house on Aug. 3. Police have not indicated whether they consider Fortune's death suspicious, saying only that they are actively working “to determine the circumstances surrounding the death.” The mother of four was last seen July 26 after traveling to Kentucky for a reunion. Fortune's mother, Christy Spivey, told ABC News her daughter would "not do this to herself.” Fortune's death comes less than a year after two other people were found hanging from trees in the state.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMississippiWomanHangingrdLdWritethru/2f2128ab4eab15340c0e16816183393e/text___
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BUSINESS
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Wall Street drifts near its all-time high as oil prices keep swinging
SUMMARY: U.S. stocks are hanging around their records, while oil prices keep swinging on uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again. The S&P 500 fell 0.2% Tuesday and remained near the all-time closing high it set at the end of last week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 67 points, and the Nasdaq composite fell 0.5%. The price for a barrel of Brent crude swung from $90 to $87 on continued uncertainty about what will happen in the war with Iran. Treasury yields eased in the bond market.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APFinancialMarketsthLdWritethru/3f3f2f2d49e4aa8744d21ecd0ce55a9c/text___
As Trump Media scraps some businesses, it's doubling down on Truth Social and the president
SUMMARY: The president's social media company is going back to its roots. The parent of Truth Social said Monday it is abandoning several new businesses — crypto, online betting, financial services — to refocus on building up its social media platform. Part of that effort is a new paid service for Wall Street traders who want sneak peeks at the president's market-moving posts. The service has drawn criticism from government watchdogs for basically setting itself up as a paid alternative to the White House press office. The parent company, Trump Media & Technology, detailed its new plans Monday after posting losses in the latest quarter jumped tenfold.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpSocialMediandLdWritethru/b2465005a4832ebbceb0e44b856375cb/text___
Zuckerberg manifesto sketches out Meta's ambitions for world-changing AI technology
SUMMARY: Meta Platforms has released a new AI model for developers, emphasizing open-source access. CEO Mark Zuckerberg warned Monday in an online essay against concentrating advanced AI under a few companies or governments. The new model, Muse Glimmer, includes a permissive open-source license, allowing broader use. Zuckerberg argues that open-source AI promotes fair development and helps keep the U.S. competitive. He cautions that AI controlled by select entities could lead to unfavorable outcomes. Zuckerberg also addressed concerns about "distillation," a method some accuse Chinese companies of using to extract technical features from U.S. AI models. He said he believes learning from observations is crucial for progress.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMetaAIZuckerbergndLdWritethru/df8a4e7d7825470d09e8090367457c2c/text___
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Trump signs order calling for spacing out childhood vaccines, against medical groups' guidance
SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that calls for spacing out childhood vaccines into separate medical visits and splitting the combined measles, mumps and rubella vaccine into three different single-disease shots. Trump has long suspected that the number or timing of vaccines could play a role in autism spectrum disorder, even as scientific consensus and decades of studies have firmly concluded there is no link. Childhood vaccines go through rigorous studies and safety tracking continues for years as the shots are used. The renewed focus on vaccines marks a departure from his administration’s recent efforts to emphasize less controversial health policies ahead of November's midterms. Public health experts slammed Trump's order and said the science hadn't changed.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSTrumpVaccinesthLdWritethru/d10f81f221c4ae9f5b2f83dd0ee98b29/text___
Trump officials propose new requirements for food additives and ingredients
SUMMARY: U.S. health officials want food manufacturers to provide more information about new additives and ingredients. Under a proposal announced Monday, food companies would have to notify the Food and Drug Administration before introducing new colors, flavorings, sweeteners and other ingredients found in processed food. The change would reverse a decades-old policy allowing companies to self-certify that new ingredients are safe. That policy has long been criticized by health advocates, who blame it for allowing thousands of additives into the U.S. food supply. Reforming the system has been a key pledge for Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and his “Make America Healthy Again” movement.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSMEDFDAFoodAdditivesndLdWritethru/794c137570e53ad8598dc6ca526fac10/text___
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Contiguous US breaks its record for hottest month ever, NOAA says
SUMMARY: The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says the contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July. Last month averaged 76.89 degrees Fahrenheit across the Lower 48 states, eclipsing the Dust Bowl’s July 1936 by an eighth of a degree. Although it was unusually cool in Alaska, hotter than normal conditions blanketed the Lower 48, with the most excessive heat in the Mountain West, Southwest, Northern Plains and Southeast. The biggest driver of the heat was at night. Nighttime lows, which are crucial for people and agriculture to recover from hot days, smashed the old record for hottest minimums by 0.7 degrees, the NOAA said. Scientists say hotter nights are a sign of human-caused climate change.
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https://newsroom.ap.org/detail/APUSClimateHottestUSMonththLdWritethru/4a9d612281485356103631f0f09b61af/text___
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