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NYTIMES (Julie Bosman and Robert Chiarito) - Desperation Mounts in Indiana After 10 Days Without Power

Floods from powerful thunderstorms devastated Gary, a city where a third of residents live below the poverty line. Full power restoration isn’t expected until next week.

When is full power restoration expected for the residents of Gary, Indiana?
Full power restoration is not expected until next week.
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What has caused the ongoing power outage and desperation in Gary, Indiana as of August 2026?
The situation in Gary, Indiana, is due to floods caused by powerful thunderstorms that have devastated the city. As of the report on August 21, 2026, residents have been without power for 10 days.
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NYTIMES (Brooks Barnes and Nicole Sperling) - Meghan of Sussex Eyes Role in Netflix Show ‘The Gentlemen’

The duchess's representatives have had exploratory talks about her joining a third season of “The Gentlemen,” two people said. Netflix has not yet ordered a third season of the show.

What does the potential involvement of Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, in “The Gentlemen” signify for her career?
The discussions with Netflix represent a step toward an acting comeback for Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex.
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What role is Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, potentially considering for the Netflix show “The Gentlemen”?
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has had representatives engage in exploratory talks regarding joining a third season of the Netflix show “The Gentlemen.”
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NYTIMES (Kenneth P. Vogel and Hamed Aleaziz) - Prison Firm Donated to Trump’s PAC After ICE Gave It $165 Million a Year in Contracts

The GEO Group has profited from the administration’s mass deportation campaign. A subsidiary donated more than $1.4 million to the president’s super PAC last month.

What specific contract did The GEO Group sign with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)?
The GEO Group signed a five-year contract with Immigration and Customs Enforcement to operate a detention facility located in Winton, N.C.
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How much did a subsidiary of The GEO Group donate to Donald Trump's super PAC last month?
A subsidiary of The GEO Group donated more than $1.4 million to the president's super PAC last month.
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YOUTUBE (Fox Business) - BEEF SHOCK: Rancher REVEALS what must happen before beef prices finally fall

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American farmer and rancher Steven McBee Jr. joins ‘Varney & Co.’ to discuss soaring beef prices, the cattle shortage, the reopening of livestock imports and AI’s growing impact on farmland values. #foxbusiness #varney 0:09 — Cattle Rancher Warns Beef Imports Won’t Solve High Prices 1:11 — Screwworm Threat Looms as U.S. Reopens Border to Livestock 1:46 — Rising Farm Costs Eat Into Ranchers’ Profits 2:22 — Kentucky Family Rejects $26M Data Center Offer 3:06 — AI Data Centers Threaten Future of Rural Communities

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YOUTUBE (LiveNOW from FOX) - VP JD Vance speaks at Ohio steel plant

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Friday, Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks at a steel plant in Middletown, OH.

Where did Vice President JD Vance deliver remarks on Friday?
Vice President JD Vance delivered remarks at a steel plant in Middletown, Ohio.
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THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - CBP, HSI Detain 11 Foreign Pedophiles on Cruise Ship.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) have arrested 11 foreigners in Boston as part of a multiagency operation targeting child exploitation aboard cruise ships.

PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP ) officers at the Port of Boston, working with Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and other partners, arrested 11 foreign nationals during Operation Tidal Wave from August 14–16, 2026, for involvement in the reception and disbursement of child sexual abuse and exploitation material. DETAIL: The suspected pedophiles, nine Philippine citizens, one Indonesian, and one Nicaraguan, were encountered while boarding the cruise ships Volendam and Norwegian Breakaway. After searches of their quarters and devices, all 11 were processed for removal under the Immigration and Nationality Act for crimes involving moral turpitude. The multiagency operation is targeting cruise ship…Open

Who is the Acting Director of Field Operations for the CBP Boston Field Office?
Julio Caravia is the Acting Director of Field Operations for the CBP Boston Field Office.
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What are the legal consequences for the 11 crew members arrested during Operation Tidal Wave?
Following searches of their quarters and devices, all 11 were processed for removal under the Immigration and Nationality Act for crimes involving moral turpitude.
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For what specific involvement were the 11 foreign nationals arrested during Operation Tidal Wave?
They were arrested for involvement in the reception and disbursement of child sexual abuse and exploitation material.
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How many foreign nationals were arrested in Boston by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) during Operation Tidal Wave?
11 foreign nationals were arrested in Boston. These individuals consisted of nine Philippine citizens, one Indonesian, and one Nicaraguan.
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YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Why voter resistance to AI data centers spread so quickly | WHOLE HOG POLITICS

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AI data centers have quickly become a political liability across party lines as voter resistance draws attention nationwide. The Hill’s Bill Sammon and Chris Stirewalt examine why the rapid push for technological change may be fueling the backlash. #aidatacenter #datacenter #datacenters #ai #artificialintelligence #voters #voterbacklash #backlash #airesistance #wholehogpolitics #politics

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AXIOS (Ashley Gold) - Scoop: DOJ, TikTok settle for $400 million in children's privacy suit

The Justice Department and TikTok , along with parent company ByteDance , have reached a $400 million settlement to resolve allegations of violating children's online privacy laws, per an announcement first shared with Axios. Why it matters: The Biden administration's DOJ first filed the suit in 2024. TikTok will clear the allegations it violated the Children's Online Privacy Act by paying a total of $400 million, without undergoing further litigation or admitting wrongdoing. - Since the lawsuit was filed, "TikTok has undergone significant changes to its ownership, management, compliance functions, and privacy practices," per the DOJ release. - The settlement is one of the largest recoveries ever obtained in a case under the privacy…

How has TikTok's operation in the U.S. been affected by the Trump administration?
TikTok was saved multiple times by the Trump administration after a divest-or-ban law was passed and upheld by the Supreme Court; following delayed enforcement, a U.S. joint venture allowed the app to continue operating in the U.S. without a ban.
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What is the significance of this settlement regarding previous privacy law cases?
The DOJ release states that the settlement is one of the largest recoveries ever obtained in a case under the privacy law.
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What were the specific allegations against TikTok in the 2024 lawsuit regarding a previous 2019 consent order?
Under former attorney general Merrick Garland, the government accused TikTok of violating a previous 2019 consent order by: "Knowingly permitting children to create regular TikTok accounts and to create, view, and share short-form videos and messages with adults and others on the regular TikTok platform" and "Unlawfully collecting and retaining children's email addresses and other personal information."
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When did the Department of Justice first file the lawsuit against TikTok?
The Biden administration's DOJ first filed the suit in 2024.
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