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Russia targets Danube port after one of Ukraine’s largest aerial attacks of the war -

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Treasury yields edge lower as investors look ahead to latest FOMC minutes -

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Strait of Hormuz shipping grinds to a halt ahead of U.S.-Iran ceasefire expiry -

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China’s economy slows further in July as retail sales barely grow, investment slump steepens -

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Ferrari Luce: Polarizing EV becomes a $40 million collector’s item -

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Post-mortems to take place after five boys killed in crash on wrong side of motorway – BBC -

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CNBC Daily Open: U.S.-Iran ceasefire set to expire -

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Japanese automakers vulnerable to one-two punch of Iran war, yen rally -

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UPDATE – Authorities have identified 47-year-old Helendale resident David Ngy as the man killed in Saturday’s two-vehicle crash at Air Expressway and Village Drive in Victorville. Police said a Jeep Cherokee broadsided a Mitsubishi Eclipse as the Mitsubishi – instagram.com -

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2 teenagers killed in 3-car hit-and-run crash in Victorville – NBC Los Angeles -

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CHP officer suffers major injuries in head-on crash with alleged drunk driver – KTLA -

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Two women seriously injured in Wayland crash – 13wham.com -

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TRAFFIC ALERT | Major collision leaves multiple lanes loosed at East Loop 1604 N and I-10 – WOAI -

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Deadly crash involving at least 2 vehicles reported on Highway 6 – KHOU -

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Woman killed, 2 children injured in crash – Click2Houston -

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Zimbabwe police: death toll from Lake Kariba boat accident rises to 80 – Red Lake Nation News -

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Second driver arrested in fatal I-85 crash that killed teen motorcyclist in Charlotte – WSOC TV -

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Fundraiser honors life of 27-year-old Huntington Manor volunteer firefighter who died in 2025 ATV accident – News12 | Long Island -

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Pedestrian killed in crash involving Metrobus in Bailey’s Crossroads – WJLA -

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Tragic accident at gas station claims life of three-year-old boy – KFDM -

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U.S. News

Russia targets Danube port after one of Ukraine’s largest aerial attacks of the war

Russia struck port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region, damaging a Togo-flagged civilian vessel near Izmail after Kyiv launched a major drone attack on Moscow.

Ferrari Luce: Polarizing EV becomes a $40 million collector’s item

The auction of the Luce comes nearly three months after Ferrari unveiled its first fully electric car, which was priced at 550,000 euros (roughly $640,000).

Top U.S. commander acknowledges mental health issues on USS Lincoln

Cooper’s visit and statement come after reports of widespread morale and mental health concerns aboard the Lincoln.

Anthropic revenue reportedly jumps to more than $11.5 billion in second quarter

The jump in revenue underscores the rapid growth of the Claude chatbot maker as it prepares for a potential blockbuster initial public offering.

Russia’s economy has defied the skeptics. Cracks are getting harder to hide

Russia’s wartime economy is under growing strain as its budget deficit widens and analysts warn pressure could intensify next year.

Nvidia discloses $21 billion stake in SpaceX at end of second quarter

Nvidia’s stake in SpaceX, which came through an investment in xAI, was worth about $21 billion at the end of the second quarter.

Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in federal case related to UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

Mangione’s lawyers argue his federal plea bars his prosecution for murder in state court for Brian Thompson’s slaying due to New York’s double jeopardy law

Reddit stock jumps on inclusion in S&P 500

Reddit shares jumped on the company’s inclusion in the S&P 500.

Mamdani’s NYC pied-à-terre tax can continue rollout during court appeal

The tax championed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani has drawn the ire of President Donald Trump, who said it must be stopped and vowed to explore federal options.

Apple’s Tim Cook joined by Howard Lutnick in opening Houston manufacturing plant

As Tim Cook gets set to step down as Apple CEO, he’s offering a glimpse into what he may be doing as chairman.

UConn women’s coach Geno Auriemma says WNBA should shift focus away from transgender debate

Geno Auriemma said the WNBA should steer attention away from the transgender athlete debate and focus more on basketball.

Kennedy Center board votes to put Trump name on facade despite court order

President Donald Trump’s name was removed from the Washington, D.C., performing arts center in June as the result of a lawsuit by an Ohio congresswoman.