ABC News
The current extreme heatwaves in North America and Europe, causing record temperatures and wildfires, are
largely due to human-induced climate change, says a World Weather Attribution report. |
BBC
Following the Israeli parliament's passage of a contentious law limiting the Supreme Court's powers, triggering
widespread protests, groups plan to contest it due to fears of unchecked political power.
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AL.com
Carlee Russell has confessed that she fabricated her own abduction from the side of Interstate 459, claiming she
acted alone; despite a large search operation, no charges have been filed yet.
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NBC News
Concerns over Biden's age prompt adjustments like using a shorter Air Force One staircase and larger
teleprompter font, with his team emphasizing his experience-driven legislative successes.
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ABC7 Chicago
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump and others have filed a lawsuit against Northwestern over hazing
allegations in its football program as part of a wider push to eliminate such abuse in college sports.
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WTXL-TV
Gov. DeSantis and the teachers’ union are in disagreement over new education standards that suggest slaves
gained beneficial skills, with the union labeling this concept as "ahistorical" and "racist." |
USA Today
Florida's new curriculum for African American history faces criticism from groups like the NAACP for its
portrayal of slavery and black history, despite Governor Ron DeSantis's insistence on its accuracy.
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KTLA
According to experts from Amerisleep, California is the sleepiest state, with the highest average monthly Google
search volume related to sleep disorders, followed by Maryland, New York, and Massachusetts.
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Poynter Institute
Musk has initiated a rebranding by replacing the platform's bird logo with an "X," following the
company's name change to X Corp earlier this year, despite mixed reactions from the public.
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The Wall Street Journal
The competitiveness of recruitment has led to a surge in the use of 'sorority consultants,' who
assist in crafting a compelling social media image, refining social behavior, and managing disappointments.
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Opportunity Insights
The admissions advantage for high-income students at private colleges is attributed to preferences
for alumni students, non-academic credentials, and recruitment of athletes often from wealthier families.
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HuffPost
Abbott vows to continue using a floating wall on the southern border despite a lawsuit from the DOJ, arguing
that it's necessary for managing what he calls an "unprecedented crisis of illegal immigration."
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NBC4 Columbus
An unarmed Black man, Jadarrius Rose, was attacked by a K9 unleashed by a Circleville officer after a car
chase, despite having his hands in the air and other officers advising against the use of the dog.
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AlterNet
Despite asserting the need for "generational change" in leadership, Nikki Haley, running for the Republican
presidential nomination, affirmed she would support a second Trump term.
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KCRA 3
Journeyman actors, such as Jason Kravits and Jennifer Van Dyck, are leading the strike due to financial
instability, small residuals from streaming, and fears about artificial intelligence's impact on their jobs.
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Newsweek
In a Texas heatwave, a father was recorded rescuing a baby from a hot car in a grocery store parking lot after
the infant accidentally got locked inside, with authorities confirming the child was unharmed.
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USA Today
Despite admiration for Biden's politics, supporters are concerned over his refusal to acknowledge a
granddaughter fathered out of wedlock by his son Hunter, with some viewing it as hypocritical. |
People
Retired NFL star Tom Brady was seen with model Irina Shayk in Los Angeles, nine months after his divorce from
Gisele Bündchen, fueling rumors of possible new relationship developments. |
Billboard
Jason Aldean's controversial song "Try That in A Small Town", featuring footage of anti-police protests and
lyrics about gun ownership and vigilantism, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Yahoo! News
An Arkansas man won $200,000 from the Powerball using his stepdaughter's and granddaughter's birthdates as
numbers and, fulfilling a family joke, gave his stepdaughter the winning ticket. |
The WGA on Strike, SAG on Strike By Joan Juliet Buck
In the shadow of an impending AI revolution, Joan Juliet Buck paints a grim reality for Hollywood's actors and writers, who stand against mega-rich CEOs in a struggle reminiscent of Fritz Lang's 1927 Metropolis. |
For the Left A woman was arrested after a shooting outside Razzles nightclub in Daytona
Beach, Florida. The altercation involved multiple people, and the woman fired several rounds, injuring four individuals.
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For the Right Republican presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy will be the featured speaker
at the third annual Dorchester County GOP's Faith, Family & Freedom Dinner in South Carolina on August 19.
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