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US--DEATH PENALTY-TENNESSEE

Tennessee inmate says he hurt badly during lethal injection without deactivating defibrillator

SUMMARY: An inmate executed by Tennessee without deactivating his implanted defibrillator said he was in serious pain after the lethal injection started. Prison officials say 69-year-old Byron Black died at 10:43 a.m. Tuesday. His defibrillator was left working despite uncertainty about whether the device would shock his heart when the lethal chemicals took effect. Black’s attorneys say the defibrillator could shock his heart as the pentobarbital in the lethal injection tried to stop it. Black’s lawyer says they will review data kept by the device as well as information from a EKG as part of his autopsy.

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US--DRONES-LINE OF SIGHT RULE

US government proposes easing some restrictions on drones traveling long distances

SUMMARY: A new federal rule would make it easier for companies to use drones over longer distances out of sight of the operator without having to go through a cumbersome waiver process. The federal government had already approved 657 waivers to allow companies to do this, but the waiver process made it difficult. The industry has long pressed for this rule because being able to operate drones out of sight opens up a multitude of possibilities for their use. Being able to do this enables more use of drones for deliveries, inspecting infrastructure like bridges and power lines and other uses in agriculture over thousands of acres on large farms.

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US--TITANIC-TOURIST SUB

Titan sub disaster was caused by weak safety and oversight, Coast Guard says

SUMMARY: A U.S. Coast Guard report reveals that the Titan submersible disaster was due to preventable safety failures and deliberate oversight avoidance. The implosion killed all five aboard as they descended to the Titanic wreck, including the CEO of OceanGate, Stockton Rush, who died in the implosion. Released Tuesday, the report highlights ignored safety warnings and inadequate design and maintenance. OceanGate suspended operations in July 2023. The disaster has sparked lawsuits and calls for stricter regulations in private deep-sea tourism. OceanGate suspended operations in July 2023, and a spokesperson for the company said it was fully cooperating with the investigation.

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US--RAW MILK-FLORIDA

Raw milk sickens 21 people in Florida including 6 children

SUMMARY: Public health officials in Florida are reporting 21 cases of campylobacter and E. coli infections linked to drinking raw milk, all from the same farm. As of Monday, six children under the age of 10 were among those infected, according to the Florida Department of Health. Seven people have been hospitalized, with at least two cases leading to severe complications. Raw milk seems to be gaining in popularity, despite years of warnings about the health risks of unpasteurized products. The Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention say raw milk is one of the riskiest foods people can consume.

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US--ABANDONED-INFANT-FOUR-DEAD

Police arrest suspect in killings of 4 Tennessee family members

SUMMARY: Police in Tennessee have arrested the man wanted for the killings of an infant’s parents, grandmother and uncle. Authorities say 28-year-old Austin Robert Drummond is now in custody and that his arrest occurred Tuesday, shortly after police warned residents to stay indoors following a sighting in a neighborhood. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has already charged Tanaka Brown and Giovonte Thomas with accessory after the fact to first-degree murder. Investigators allege both men assisted Drummond in the killings. It was not immediately clear whether Drummond had an attorney who could speak on his behalf.

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US--TITANIC TOURIST SUB-EXPLAINER

What to know about the Titan sub and its tragic final dive to the Titanic

SUMMARY: In 2023, the Titan submersible suffered a catastrophic implosion that killed its pilot and four passengers amid intense water pressure in the North Atlantic. Now, two years later, the U.S. Coast Guard has released a report on its investigation. It says the disaster was the result of flawed safety procedures and efforts to avoid oversight. Titan had been making voyages to the Titanic shipwreck since 2021. The Titanic is 12,500 feet below the surface. Experts had cautioned that Titan’s hull could implode under intense pressure at extreme depths, causing instant death.

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US--CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES

Massive central California wildfire threatens more than 800 structures and leaves 3 injured

SUMMARY: More than 800 structures are being threatened by a massive wildfire burning through Los Padres National Forest in central California. Officials say the Gifford Fire spans more than 113 square miles of Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties with 3% containment. More than 1,900 personnel are battling the blaze that grew out of several smaller fires that erupted Friday along State Route 166 between Santa Maria and Bakersfield. Three people have been injured, including a motorist with burn injuries who was overrun by flames.

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US--MASSIVE MURAL

An Australian artist is painting huge murals on silos in the US Midwest

SUMMARY: A huge grain elevator and silo in North Dakota are the site of a massive mural by an Australian artist. Guido van Helten has been working on the project in Minot for over a year, and when it’s finished, it will be visible across town. He has painted similar murals in the U.S. Midwest as well as in other countries around the world. The artist says that when he creates murals on large, old structures, “it becomes part of the landscape.” The mural will cost about $350,000 and will be covered through donations.

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US ELECTION 2026- GERRYMANDERING EXPLAINER

Texas dispute highlights nation’s long history of partisan gerrymandering. Is it legal?

SUMMARY: A spat over congressional redistricting in Texas marks the latest episode in a long national history of gerrymandering. Democratic lawmakers left Texas to try to block Republicans from redrawing congressional districts in their favor. The term “gerrymander” originated over 200 years ago to describe political manipulation in legislative districts. It was coined in 1812 to describe a district signed into law by Massachusetts Gov. Elbridge Gerry that critics said was shaped like a salamander. Gerrymandering has continued since then. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in 2019 that federal courts don’t have the authority to decide challenges to alleged partisan gerrymandering.

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US--AP POLL-COST OF LIVING

The vast majority of US adults are stressed about grocery costs, an AP-NORC poll finds

SUMMARY: A new poll finds the vast majority of U.S. adults are feeling some stress about the cost of groceries, as prices continue to rise and concerns about the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs remain widespread. Only 14% say it’s not a source of stress, underscoring the pervasive anxiety most Americans continue to feel about the cost of everyday essentials. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research survey finds about 4 in 10 Americans under age 45 say they’ve used what are known as “buy now, pay later” services to make small purchases on entertainment or restaurant meals or to pay for essentials like groceries or medical care.

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US--ELECTION 2026-CALIFORNIA REDISTRICTING

California could slash 5 GOP US House seats to counter Texas’ move to pad Republican margin

SUMMARY: California Democrats are weighing new political maps that could slash five Republican-held House seats in the liberal-leaning state while bolstering Democratic incumbents in other battleground districts. The tentative proposal comes in response to plans by Texas Republicans to redraw House districts and strengthen the GOP hold on the chamber in 2026. According to a source familiar with the plan who was not authorized to discuss it publicly, the map aims to boost the Democratic margin to 48 seats out of California’s 52 congressional districts, up from the 43 seats the party now holds.

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US--SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-DIDDY

Judge says Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs must stay in jail until he is sentenced

SUMMARY: A judge says Sean “Diddy” Combs can’t go home from jail to await sentencing on his prostitution-related conviction. The judge issued a decision Monday to deny the rap and style mogul’s latest bid for bail. Combs has been behind bars since his arrest in September. He faced federal charges of coercing girlfriends into having drug-fueled sex marathons with other men. He was acquitted last month of the top charges, which were racketeering and sex trafficking. Combs was convicted of two counts of a prostitution-related offense. He denied all the charges.

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US--GRANDMA CAMP

At this summer camp run by grandmas, kids learn cooking skills and life advice

SUMMARY: At a summer camp in Fullerton, California, grandmas are in charge. Every week, they teach a group of 8-to-14-year-olds how to cook a new dish, and a handicraft such as sewing, embroidering, clay jewelry and card marking. The camp was designed to combat loneliness in older adults and give them an opportunity to share life skills with kids. It was organized with the Golden Connections Club, started by high school student Leena Albinali to foster interactions between teens and elders. Albinali says this connection is important because both groups have things to share with each other.

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US--EPSTEIN-CONGRESS

House committee issues subpoenas for Epstein files and depositions with the Clintons

SUMMARY: The House Oversight Committee has subpoenaed the Justice Department for files in the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation and is seeking depositions with the Clintons and former law enforcement officials. It’s part of a congressional probe lawmakers believe may show links to President Donald Trump and former top officials. The Republican-controlled committee issued subpoenas for depositions with former President Bill Clinton, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and eight former top law enforcement officials. Trump has denied prior knowledge of Epstein’s crimes and claimed he cut off their relationship long ago. But lawmakers from both major political parties and many members of the Republican president’s base have refused to let it go.

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US--ELECTION 2026-REDISTRICTING

Texas and California joust for political advantage, with Trump’s agenda and House majority in play

SUMMARY: Texas Democrats prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump. In California, the state’s dominant Democrats are maneuvering to counter Trump’s Texas play by boosting Democratic House seats in the liberal-leaning state. The rivalry tugging at the nation’s political balance is playing out in advance of the 2026 midterm elections, with both parties angling to gain ground in Washington. The Texas map would shore up Republicans’ midterm prospects as the president’s political standing slumps. California Democrats are weighing political maps that could slash five Republican-held House seats in the liberal-leaning state.

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US--AP POLL-YOUNG ADULTS

Young adults are less likely to follow politics or say voting is important: AP-NORC poll

SUMMARY: A new poll finds young people in the United States are less engaged in politics than older generations are. Many young adults feel disillusioned with the political system and question the importance of voting. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll shows only about 2 in 10 young adults follow politics closely, compared with higher numbers among older Americans. The poll also shows about one-third of adults under age 30 identify as political independents, rejecting party labels. Despite this, youth voter turnout has been high in recent elections, suggesting potential for greater political engagement in the future.

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US--ELECTION 2026-TEXAS REDISTRICTING

Texas Democrats who left state prevent vote, for now, on Trump’s efforts to add GOP House seats

SUMMARY: Texas Democrats have prevented their state’s House of Representatives from moving forward, at least for now, with a redrawn congressional map sought by President Donald Trump. The map would shore up Republicans’ 2026 midterm prospects as Trump’s political standing falters. After dozens of Democrats left the state, the Republican-dominated House was unable Monday to establish the quorum of lawmakers required to do business. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made threats about removing some members of the opposition from their seats. Democrats pushed back Monday. Some mocked Abbott as the weak figure in the drama, saying he is “bending a knee” to Trump. And at least one legal expert casts doubt on the governor’s ability to sanction any state lawmaker.

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US--CONGRESS-WHAT’S NEXT

August recess can’t hide tensions ahead for Congress on spending and Trump nominations

SUMMARY: Lawmakers have left Washington for the annual August recess, but a few weeks of relative quiet at the U.S. Capitol can’t mask the partisan tensions that are brewing on government funding and President Donald Trump’s nominees. It could make for a momentous September. On government funding, Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries sent their Republican counterparts a sharply-worded letter Monday calling for a meeting this week. They said it will take bipartisanship to avert a “painful, unnecessary shutdown.” On nominees, Republicans are considering changes to Senate rules to get more of Trump’s nominees confirmed.

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US-VISAS

State Department may require visa applicants to post bond of up to $15,000 to enter the US

SUMMARY: The State Department is proposing requiring applicants for business and tourist visas to post a bond of up to $15,000 to apply to enter the United States. It’s a move that may make the process unaffordable for many. In a notice to be published in the Federal Register on Tuesday, the department says it will start a 12-month pilot program under which people from countries deemed to have high overstay rates and deficient internal document security controls could be required to post bonds of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 when they apply for a visa. It says the countries affected will be listed once the program takes effect.

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NATO-UKRAINE

NATO to coordinate regular and large-scale arm deliveries to Ukraine. Most will be bought in the US

SUMMARY: NATO has started coordinating regular deliveries of large weapons packages to Ukraine, most bought from the U.S. Sweden said Tuesday that it would work with neighbors Denmark and Norway to provide $500 million worth of air defenses, anti-tank weapons, ammunition and spare parts. It follows a Dutch announcement of air defense equipment and ammunition worth $578 million. NATO says the weapons “packages will be prepared rapidly and issued on a regular basis.” The equipment is based on Ukraine’s priority needs on the battlefield. Air defense systems are in greatest need. The United Nations has said Russia’s relentless pounding of urban areas has killed more than 12,000 Ukrainian civilians.

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EU--SWITZERLAND-US-TARIFFS

Switzerland’s president rushes to Washington in effort to avert steep US tariffs

SUMMARY: Switzerland’s president and other top officials are traveling to Washington in a hastily arranged trip aimed at striking a deal with the Trump administration over steep tariffs. The proposed tariffs have cast a pall over Swiss industries like chocolates and watchmaking. President Karin Keller-Sutter is leading a delegation to the U.S. capital after last week’s announcement that exports of Swiss goods to the U.S. will face a whopping 39% percent tariff starting Thursday. That is over 2 1/2 times higher than the rate on European Union goods exported to the U.S.

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ML--GAZA-TERRIFIED TRUCK DRIVERS

Gaza aid truck drivers face increasing danger from desperate crowds and armed gangs

SUMMARY: Truck drivers delivering aid in Gaza say their work has become increasingly dangerous. Since Israel ended a ceasefire with Hamas in March, the situation has worsened. Hungry crowds often rip aid from moving trucks and armed gangs hijack them to sell the aid at high prices. Drivers have been killed in the chaos. Israel has made recent moves to allow more aid into Gaza. But drivers say it’s still not enough and the situation remains extremely dangerous. Some drivers have quit due to the risks. The U.N. says flooding Gaza with aid could ease the desperation and improve drivers’ safety.

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS-GAZA

Netanyahu hints at expanded war in Gaza but former Israeli military and spy chiefs object

SUMMARY: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hinting at wider military action in devastated Gaza even as former Israeli army and intelligence chiefs call for an end to the war. The new pressure on Netanyahu came as Gaza’s Health Ministry on Tuesday said the war’s Palestinian death toll has surpassed 61,000. The former security officials speaking out include previous leaders of Israel’s Shin Bet internal security service, Mossad spy agency and the military. Health officials report new deaths of hungry people seeking food. Families of the 50 hostages remaining in Gaza fear that hunger endangers them too, and they blame Hamas.

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EU--RUSSIA-MISSILE TREATY

Russia says it no longer will abide by its self-imposed moratorium on intermediate-range missiles

SUMMARY: Russia has declared it’s no longer considers itself bound by a self-imposed moratorium on deploying nuclear-capable intermediate range missiles, a warning that potentially sets the stage for a new arms race as tensions between Moscow and Washington rise again over Ukraine. The Russian Foreign Ministry on Monday linked the decision to efforts by the U.S. and its allies to develop intermediate range weapons and preparations for their deployment in Europe and elsewhere. The ministry didn’t say what specific moves the Kremlin might take, but President Vladimir Putin has previously announced that Moscow was planning to deploy its new Oreshnik missiles on the territory of its neighbor and ally Belarus this year.

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EU--RUSSIA-INTERNET-CENSORSHIP

Going online in Russia can be frustrating, complicated and even dangerous

SUMMARY: Going online in Russia can be frustrating, complicated and even dangerous. Accessing independent news sites, Facebook, and YouTube is increasingly difficult due to extensive online censorship. The Kremlin has blocked or throttled thousands of websites and apps over the past decade. VPNs, once a workaround, are frequently blocked. This summer, authorities further restricted internet access by shutting down cellphone internet connections and penalizing users for searching illicit content. It’s a deliberate, multipronged and long-term effort by authorities to bring the internet under the Kremlin’s full control. Experts warn that Russia is edging closer to making its internet a tightly controlled, isolated space.

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AS--JAPAN-ATOMIC BOMBING-SURVIVORS

Japan’s aging atomic bomb survivors speak out against nuclear weapons

SUMMARY: The number of survivors of the U.S. atomic attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki is dwindling 80 years later, but they are increasingly speaking out against nuclear weapons. There is frustration over growing nuclear threats and the acceptance of nuclear weapons by some global leaders. Many of the Japanese survivors hid their status as survivors to protect themselves and their families from discrimination that still exists. Others couldn’t talk because of trauma. But some survivors have not given up hope and are speaking publicly late in life at protests and peace parks.

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LT--BRAZIL-BOLSONARO

Brazil’s Supreme Court orders house arrest for former President Bolsonaro, a Trump ally

SUMMARY: Brazil’s Supreme Court has ordered the house arrest for former President Jair Bolsonaro, who is on trial for an alleged coup plot after losing the 2022 election. Prosecutors accuse Bolsonaro of heading a criminal organization that plotted to overturn the election, including plans to kill President Lula and a Supreme Court justice. Monday’s order follows one from the top court, which last month ordered Bolsonaro to wear an electronic ankle monitor and imposed a curfew on his activities while the proceedings are underway. The trial is receiving renewed attention after U.S. President Donald Trump directly tied a 50% tariff on imported Brazilian goods to the judicial situation of Bolsonaro, a Trump ally, calling it a “witch hunt.”

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LT--MEXICO-VIOLENCE

32 bodies found in clandestine graves in central Mexico

SUMMARY: Authorities in Guanajuato, Mexico, have discovered 32 bodies on a property in Irapuato, nearly half of whom have been identified. The state prosecutor’s office reported the bodies were found in clandestine graves in the community of La Calera, about 200 miles northwest of Mexico City. Forensic teams have been working at the site since July 30. The discovery follows a mass shooting in Irapuato that left 12 people dead. Guanajuato has faced persistent violence, with over 1,500 homicides from January through July. Organized crime groups often bury victims in clandestine graves.

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AS--INDIA-US-TIES TURN TEPID

Modi and Trump once called each other good friends. Now the US-India relationship is getting bumpy

SUMMARY: The friendliness between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump was seen as a relationship like no other. The two men often shared bear hugs, showered flattering praise on each other and made appearances at stadium rallies — a boost in the arm for two populist leaders with ideological similarities. All appeared well until a series of events left the ties between them — and their countries — sour. From Trump’s tariffs and India’s purchase of oil from Russia to a U.S. tilt toward Pakistan, friction between New Delhi and Washington has been noticeable.

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LT--TROPICAL WEATHER

Tropical Storm Henriette forms in the Pacific while Tropical Storm Dexter churns in the Atlantic

SUMMARY: The National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Henriette has formed in the Pacific Ocean. Forecasters say Henriette is centered 895 miles southwest of the southern tip of the Baja California peninsula on Monday. The tropical storm has maximum sustained winds of 45 mph. The system is moving to the west-northwest and is expected to strengthen over the next couple of days. In the Atlantic Ocean, Tropical Storm Dexter remains at sea with maximum sustained winds of 45 mph about 275 miles north-northwest of Bermuda. Dexter is moving northeast at 15 mph. It is expected to weaken into a post-tropical cyclone by the middle to latter part of the week.

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ML--ISRAEL-STARVING HOSTAGES

A father’s agony over video of his emaciated son, a hostage in Gaza, adds pressure for a ceasefire

SUMMARY: New images of emaciated Israeli hostages held in Gaza have horrified Israelis and added pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to reach a ceasefire with Hamas. The videos released late last week by militant groups Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad show two skeletal hostages pleading for their lives. Netanyahu says the videos have strengthened his resolve to topple Hamas. He met with the Red Cross to ask that it bring hostages food — access that the organization says it has never been granted by Hamas. Israel has requested an emergency U.N. Security Council meeting. Concerns about famine in Gaza are growing.

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BUSINESS

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US--JOBS REPORT-EXPLAINER

Trump says he doesn’t trust the jobs data, but Wall Street and economists do

SUMMARY: The monthly jobs report is already closely-watched on Wall Street and in Washington but has taken on a new importance after President Donald Trump on Friday fired the official who oversees it. Trump claimed that June’s employment figures were “RIGGED” to make him and other Republicans “look bad” yet provided no evidence. The firing of the Bureau of Labor Statistics director followed Friday’s jobs report that showed hiring was weak in July and had come to nearly a standstill in May and June. Economists and Wall Street investors have long considered the job figures reliable. Friday’s revisions were unusually large, and the surveys used to compile the report are facing challenges from declining response rates. But that hasn’t led most economists to doubt them.

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FINANCIAL MARKETS

Dow leaps 585 points as US stocks win back most of Friday’s wipeout

SUMMARY: U.S. stocks rallied and won back most of their sharp loss from last week. The S&P 500 jumped 1.5% Monday to follow up its worst day since May with its best since May. The Dow Jones Industrial Average climbed 585 points, or 1.3%, and the Nasdaq composite leaped 2%. Gains for Tyson Foods and other companies following their better-than-expected profit reports helped offset a drop for Berkshire Hathaway. This upcoming week may have fewer fireworks on Wall Street than last week, which was punctuated by a disappointingly weak report on the U.S. job market.

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US--TESLA-MUSK-STOCK

Tesla awards CEO Musk millions of shares valued at about $29 billion

SUMMARY: Tesla gave Elon Musk a stock grant of $29 billion on Monday as a reward for years of “transformative and unprecedented” growth despite a recent foray into right-wing politics that has hurt its sales, profits and its stock price. In giving its billionaire CEO 96 million in restricted shares, the electric car company noted that Musk hasn’t been paid in years because his 2018 compensation package has been rejected by a Delaware court. Tesla on Monday called the grant a “first step, good faith” way of retaining Musk and keeping him focused, citing his leadership of SpaceX, xAI and other companies. .

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MED-POLIO-ERADICATION FAILURES

The world nearly beat polio. But fake records, an imperfect vaccine and missteps aided its comeback

SUMMARY: The World Health Organization has closed in on its bold goal of eradicating polio several times, but the paralytic virus is entrenched in parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan. As workers focus the vaccination campaign there, WHO and partners have been derailed by mismanagement and what insiders describe as blind allegiance to an outdated strategy and a problematic oral vaccine. That’s according to workers, experts and internal materials obtained by The Associated Press. Documents show officials have falsified records, selected unqualified vaccinators, and failed to send teams. Workers have flagged problems to managers, but concerns were dismissed. WHO polio director Dr. Jamal Ahmed defends campaign progress and cites a tailored response in Afghanistan and Pakistan’s resistant pockets.

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MED--LEGIONNAIRES-EXPLAINER

What to know about Legionnaires’ disease, which has sickened dozens in New York City

SUMMARY: An outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease in New York City has killed two people and sickened 58 since late July. The disease is a type of pneumonia caused by the bacteria Legionella, which grow in warm water and can spread in building water systems such as showerheads, hot tubs and cooling towers. People can get the disease by inhaling aerosols from contaminated water. Symptoms usually develop two days to two weeks after exposure and include cough, fever, headaches, muscle aches and shortness of breath. Legionnaires’ disease can be treated with antibiotics. If untreated, people can suffer complications and even die.

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MED--POLIO ERADICATION FAILURES-TAKEAWAYS

Takeaways from AP’s report on problems in the worldwide campaign to eradicate polio

SUMMARY: The World Health Organization has closed in on its bold goal of eradicating polio several times, but the paralytic virus is entrenched in parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan. As workers focus the vaccination campaign there, WHO and partners have been derailed by mismanagement and what insiders describe as blind allegiance to an outdated strategy and a problematic oral vaccine. That’s according to workers, experts and internal materials obtained by The Associated Press. Documents show officials have falsified records, selected unqualified vaccinators, and failed to send teams. Workers have flagged problems to managers, but concerns were dismissed. WHO polio director Dr. Jamal Ahmed defends campaign progress and cites a tailored response in Afghanistan and Pakistan’s resistant pockets.

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SCI--SEA STAR DISEASE

Scientists say they have solved the mystery of what killed more than 5 billion sea stars

SUMMARY: Scientists have solved the mystery of what killed over 5 billion sea stars — also known as starfish — off the Pacific coast of North America. Starting in 2013, a wasting disease caused a mass die-off from Mexico to Alaska, devastating more than 20 species. The sunflower sea star was worst hit, losing around 90% of its population. Researchers have identified the culprit as a bacterium that also infects shellfish. The findings, published in Nature Ecology and Evolution, could help scientists intervene to save sea stars. This is crucial for Pacific ecosystems, as healthy starfish control sea urchin populations that threaten kelp forests.

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PLASTIC-POLLUTION-TREATY

Nations gather in Geneva to again confront the world’s spiraling plastic pollution crisis

SUMMARY: Nations have started a crucial meeting to finalize a treaty to tackle the global plastic pollution crisis. Tuesday’s meeting is the sixth and possibly final negotiation round. A major debate is whether to cut plastic production, with oil-producing countries opposing it. They argue that redesign, recycling, and reuse can solve the issue. Others, including some major companies, disagree. The United Nations Environment Programme highlights the urgency, noting millions of tons of plastic waste enter aquatic ecosystems annually. The U.S. opposes global production caps, focusing on waste management and recycling. The meeting in Geneva involves thousands of participants and aims to create a binding agreement.

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