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ABCNEWS - McDonald's posts strong second quarter profit, names new chief of US operations Tue Aug 4 12:13:58 2026

McDonald’s posted a strong profit in its second quarter and named a new chief of U.S. operations as sales in the U.S. continue to be impacted by Americans’ cautious spending

NYTIMES (Heather Knight) - What’s It Like to Have an A.I. Boss? Tue Aug 4 11:59:41 2026

A new study of a bot running a first-of-its-kind San Francisco store finds it is really friendly, but not very smart.

NPR (Brittney Melton) - 5 states hold primaries today. And, Spokane police arrest man connected to wildfire Tue Aug 4 11:40:30 2026

Five state primaries are being held today, and Michigan is a key focus for Democrats who want to see how progressives fare in races. And, a man has been arrested in connection with a Spokane fire.

Five state primaries are being held today, and Michigan is a key focus for Democrats who want to see how progressives fare in races. And, a man has been arrested in connection with a Spokane fire.Open

NYTIMES (The New York Times) - U.S. Stocks Near a Record High Amid Lull in Iran War Tue Aug 4 11:39:23 2026

Markets have been lashed between disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and anxiety about massive corporate investments in artificial intelligence.

NPR (Kirk Siegler) - Authorities arrest arson suspect in connection with wildfires in Spokane Tue Aug 4 11:20:12 2026

The suspect was arrested in connection with one of three wildfires in Spokane, Wash., that have destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced nearly quarter of the city's residents.

The suspect was arrested in connection with one of three wildfires in Spokane, Wash., that have destroyed hundreds of homes and displaced nearly quarter of the city's residents.Open

NPR (Fatma Tanis) - They're a world leader in using drones for healthcare. But drones can't do it all Tue Aug 4 11:20:11 2026

Drones carrying medical supplies constantly crisscross the skies of Rwanda. The Trump administration is giving a major grant to the effort — and at the same time cutting aid to the country.

ABCNEWS - Leonardo DiCaprio, Jeff Bezos lead $200M project to save threatened species Tue Aug 4 11:12:59 2026

Foundations funded by Leonardo DiCaprio and Jeff Bezos have launched a $200 million initiative to revive 100 of Earth's most threatened species

NYTIMES (Evan Gorelick) - Trump’s Top Lawyer Tue Aug 4 10:58:42 2026

We look into the issues surrounding Todd Blanche’s confirmation.

ABCNEWS - WATCH: Tiger shark caught in New England waters sparks concern Tue Aug 4 10:52:48 2026

Two brothers fishing on a Massachusetts beach got the surprise of their lives after reeling in a five-foot tiger shark.

ABCNEWS - WATCH: 83 neighbors bring Halloween to boy with autism on his birthday Tue Aug 4 10:52:47 2026

ABC News' Danny New shows how a neighborhood in Alabama came together to help a young boy with autism enjoy one of his favorite activities on his birthday.