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Volume 2 • Issue No. 216 • Updated Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 06:24 AM UTC

Trump Criticizes Prosecutor for Dropping Charges in Reflecting Pool Vandalism Case

President Donald Trump criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for dropping charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, saying she 'choked' and 'folded like an umbrella.'

Sources: AP News


Arson Suspect Arrested in Spokane Wildfires

Authorities arrested a 37-year-old man suspected of intentionally starting one of the devastating wildfires burning around Spokane, Washington, which have burned 600 structures and forced 60,000 evacuations.

Sources: AP News


Migrant Surge in Ceuta Driven by Social Media Rumors

Social media rumors on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok convinced thousands of migrants that the border into Spain's Ceuta enclave was open, leading to a mass crossing and stranding hundreds of migrant children.

Sources: AP News


Michigan Reports First US Deaths from Cyclospora Parasite

Michigan reported the first two U.S. deaths linked to the diarrhea-causing parasite Cyclospora, prompting health investigations.

Sources: AP News


Idaho Fast Food Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 7 Injured

A shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, resulted in three deaths and seven injuries. The suspect died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, and authorities are investigating a motive.

Sources: AP News


Trump's Tariffs Spark Lawsuits from 25 States

Twenty-five states have filed lawsuits against the Trump administration over new tariffs, challenging their legality and economic impact.

Sources: AP News


Singapore Bans Massive Attack Members Over Pro-Palestinian Display

Singapore banned the two core members of the British band Massive Attack from reentering the country after a pro-Palestinian display at a concert.

Sources: AP News


US and Iran Make Opposing Claims About Talks

The United States and Iran presented conflicting accounts of recent negotiations, with Trump calling talks Iran's 'last chance' to make a deal.

Sources: AP News


Supreme Court Upholds $656M Judgment Against PLO

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to halt a $656 million judgment against the Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestinian Authority in a terrorism-related case.

Sources: AP News


Vincent Pastore, 'Sopranos' Actor, Dies at 80

Vincent Pastore, known for playing Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero on 'The Sopranos' and other mobster roles, has died at age 80.

Sources: AP News