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73% of adults have experienced one or more online scams. LA Times
VOA VIEW: That is a large amount of people
"No, this is an old chip that China already has," Trump said of Nvidia's H-20 processor, adding that "China already has it in a different form..." New York Post
This dog is a little ruff around the edges. New York Post

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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order extending a tariff truce with China by another 90 days, a White House official said on Monday with only hours to go before U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods were due to snap back to triple-digit rates. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Trump blinked.
A three-day trial opened Monday in state officials’ challenge of the legality of the deployment, which followed protests over immigration raids. New York Times
VOA VIEW: It will be interesting.
Ukraine fears that the Kremlin will try to convince President Trump at U.S.-Russian talks in Alaska that Ukraine, not Russia, is the obstacle to peace. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Russia started the war and is the aggressor.
Dozens of people were injured and some were trapped in rubble at a coke plant in Clairton, Pa., near Pittsburgh, rescue workers said. New York Times
Texas House Republicans once again fell short of achieving quorum on Monday, as Democrat lawmakers have fled the state in a move to thwart a Republican-led redistricting initiative ahead of the 2026 midterms. Meanwhile, Governor Abbott has reiterated stern warnings to the absentees, emphasizing that arrest upon their eventual return could endure “for literally years.” OANN
VOA VIEW: Dems are acting like children.
President Donald Trump stated that his administration is currently "looking at” reclassifying marijuana to a lower risk category. This comes at a time when many advocates have argued that marijuana helps them manage chronic pain, reduce nausea, ease symptoms of multiple sclerosis, anxiety, and more. OANN
VOA VIEW: So be it.

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President Donald Trump spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday after the Israeli security cabinet greenlit Netanyahu’s plan to engage in a full-scale military occupation of Gaza to destroy the remaining Hamas strongholds and attempt to retrieve the remaining hostages. OANN
VOA VIEW: As he should.
Vice President JD Vance stated on Sunday that he expects “a lot of people [to] get indicted” in the Russiagate investigation hoax allegedly perpetrated by the Obama administration. OANN
VOA VIEW: Hopefully true.
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the Washington, D.C., police department will be placed under federal control, and he is deploying the National Guard to curb violent crime from continuing in the nation’s capital. OANN
VOA VIEW: A good move.
The Ten Commandments are faring poorly in the courts, where judges are taking a dim view Republican-led states' attempts to post biblical law in their public schools. Washington Times

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Retail spending was robust in July as consumers snapped up summer sales and wages grew above the rate of inflation, a monitor's report said Monday. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Good news.
Tropical Storm Henriette has rapidly strengthened into a hurricane in the central Pacific Ocean with further strengthening expected but poses no threat to land. Washington Times
More than 70 million Americans sweated through the muggiest first two months of summer on record as climate change has noticeably dialed up the Eastern United States' humidity in recent decades. Washington Times

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Hundreds turned out to honor the life of Aland Etienne, the security guard who was killed last month at a Manhattan office tower by a gunman targeting the headquarters of the National Football League. Washington Times
The late William F. Buckley Jr., who imprinted a witty and urbane image of conservatism on decades of television audiences, will soon be plastered on a U.S. postal stamp. Washington Times
A federal judge on Monday denied a request from the Trump administration to unseal grand jury material in the case of Ghislaine Maxwell. CBS
VOA VIEW: Expected!
In Baton Rouge, James Robert is breaking barriers in prosthetic technology while pursuing his master's degree. Born with no fingers on his left hand, Robert now leads groundbreaking projects at Make Good NOLA, using 3D printing to create adaptive devices for people with disabilities. CBS
The U.S. Coast Guard reports an increase in activity by Chinese research vessels in and around the U.S. Arctic. CBS
VOA VIEW: China shoujld be careful.

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The Perseids meteor shower​ — considered one of the best shows in the sky — is set to peak this week. CBS
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said President Trump will be "testing" Russian President Vladimir Putin in their meeting set for Friday as world leaders push for a ceasefire deal in Russia's war with Ukraine. CBS
VOA VIEW: There should be no deal with Putin.
AOL said it will discontinue its dial-up service and "associated software" on Sept. 30. CBS

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The Paramount deal will eliminate the pay-per-view model used by ESPN in its current UFC deal, making all events available for no extra charge on Paramount+. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Good for Paramount.
CATL suspended production at the Yichun Project after the mine's permit expired Saturday. CNBC
Iman Abdul, reportedly a former AOC campaign organizer, arrested for allegedly making terroristic threats against a Brooklyn high school. FOX News
VOA VIEW: AOC is a liar.
President Donald Trump Sunday urged China to raise its purchase of American Soybeans fourfold. China hasn't booked cargoes from the U.S. ahead of harvest. UPI
VOA VIEW: China should be desperate.
Australia will recognize the state of Palestine, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Monday, making Canberra the latest Western government to take the mostly symbolic move. UPI
VOA VIEW: Foolish decision.
Israel's goal in Gaza is not to occupy the devastated Palestinian enclave but to "free it from Hamas terrorists," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday. UPI
VOA VIEW: As he should.
A federal judge in Hawaii has outlawed commercial fishing in the Pacific Islands Heritage marine national monument, a protected and fragile ecosystem in the Pacific Ocean. UPI
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake hit Turkey on Sunday, causing dozens of reports of damage and at least one collapsed building and rescue operations. UPI
The United Nations Security Council convened an emergency meeting Sunday to discuss Gaza, specifically Israel's new plan to seize control of Gaza City. UPI
VOA VIEW: The UN should send them money.
A federal judge on Monday denied a request from the Trump administration to unseal grand jury material in the case of Ghislaine Maxwell. CBS

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