THE PRIVY POST

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Volume 2 • Issue No. 215 • Updated Monday, August 3, 2026 at 11:18 AM UTC

Trump's Iran Policy: Threats and Retreats

President Trump has repeatedly threatened military action against Iran, only to pull back at the last minute. He has now ordered US forces to hold off on new strikes, citing input from Gulf leaders.

Sources: AP News


Idaho Fast-Food Shooting Leaves 3 Dead, 7 Injured

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

Sources: AP News


Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations in Washington State

Fires near Spokane, Washington, have burned 600 structures and forced 60,000 evacuations, including patients at a US facility.

Sources: AP News


Ariana Grande Withdraws from London Musical

Ariana Grande has withdrawn from a London musical and will take a break from the public eye.

Sources: AP News


Spider-Man: Brand New Day Makes Box Office History

The film 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' netted the second-best North American opening ever with $355 million.

Sources: AP News


Vincent Pastore, 'Sopranos' Actor, Dies at 80

Vincent Pastore, known for playing Salvatore 'Big Pussy' Bonpensiero on 'The Sopranos,' has died.

Sources: AP News


Senate Leaders Reach Funding Deal to Avoid Shutdown

Senate leaders have reached a funding deal to avoid a government shutdown.

Sources: AP News


Russia Fires Glide Bombs at Southern Ukraine, Killing 1

Russian planes fired a salvo of glide bombs at a southern Ukraine city, killing one person and wounding dozens.

Sources: AP News


El Nino Warning: Scientists Warn of 'Planet Already on Fire'

UN and scientists warn that a strong El Nino will add fuel to a planet already experiencing extreme fires.

Sources: AP News


Greek Wildfire: 2 Killed in Helicopter Crash

Two people were killed when firefighting helicopters collided near Athens as Europe's wildfire emergency rages.

Sources: AP News