NYTIMES (Kim Bhasin) - July Retail Sales Notch Biggest Drop in Over a Year
The data for July showed the biggest drop in more than a year, as American households face the economic strains brought on by persistent inflation
NYTIMES (River Akira Davis) - Why Japan Is Struggling to Stop the Yen’s Decline
The currency has resumed its slide, eroding gains after the U.S. Treasury intervened to prop it up, as concerns mount about the direction of the country’s spending.
NYTIMES (Jeff Sommer) - The Markets Have Been on a Roll. Is It Time to Hedge Your Bets?
The S&P 500 is in position for a rare fourth year of consecutive annual gains. Risks are rising, our columnist says, yet Wall Street is doubling down.
NYTIMES (Joe Rennison) - Amazon and Alphabet’s Profits Reveal Circular Nature of A.I. Boom
Investment gains at Alphabet and Amazon reveal a new way in which technology companies’ fortunes are increasingly linked.
ABCNEWS - American missionary Kevin Rideout released after 9 months in captivity in Niger
Kevin Rideout, an American missionary who was kidnapped in Niger last October, has been released and will be reunited with his extended family.
THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Trump Presides Over Biggest Drop in Violent Crime in U.S. History.
Violent crime rates in the United States saw their largest one-year drop on record in 2025, according to the White House.
According to new federal data , the United States experienced an unprecedented decline in violent crime rates in 2025, including drops in murder, motor vehicle theft, burglary, aggravated assault, rape, and robbery. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Violent crime rates in the United States saw their largest one-year drop on record in 2025, according to federal data. DETAIL: According to Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) data, the murder rate declined by 18.1 percent, motor vehicle theft declined by 22.7 percent, and burglary declined by 15.8 percent. The country also experienced sharp declines in aggravated assault, rape , and robbery, which dropped by 7.2 percent, 7.6 percent, and 18.5 percent, respectively. The report’s key findings…Open
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YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Invictus scrutiny: costs, taxpayer anger, fundraising risk
Prince Harry's ties to Invictus continue to put strain on the organization as critics voice concern over the enormous cost of the games and the lackluster fundraising efforts from Harry. #theroyals #princeharry #meghanmarkle
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Races to watch in Ohio during midterm elections | WHOLE HOG POLITICS
Rep. Max Miller's (R-OH) reelection campaign is up in the air as he faces allegations of domestic abuse, and Sen. John Husted (R-OH) faces a challenge from Democrat Sherrod Brown. The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, and political editor Chris Stirewalt break down Democrats' chances as we head into the November midterm elections. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/newsletters/whole-hog-politics/whole-hog-politics-live-briefing/6029382-progressives-moderates-democratic-party-rift-discussion/ #MaxMiller #JohnHusted #Ohio #SherrodBrown #Midterms
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - What are Democrats' chances to flip the Senate in November? | WHOLE HOG POLITICS
Progressive Abdul El-Sayed advances to the general election for Senate in Michigan, but can he win against Republican Mike Rogers? The Hill’s senior vice president of editorial content, Bill Sammon, and political editor Chris Stirewalt break down Democrats' chances as we head into the November midterm elections. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/newsletters/whole-hog-politics/whole-hog-politics-live-briefing/6029382-progressives-moderates-democratic-party-rift-discussion/ #Talarico #ElSayed #Senate #Democrats #MidtermElections #Texas #Michigan