NYTIMES (Andrew E. Kramer) - When Protesters Speak, Zelensky Listens, in the Ukrainian Tradition
With anger high over the firing of the defense minister, the president’s office is signaling an openness to compromise.
NYTIMES (Ismaeel Naar) - Houthis in Yemen Edge Closer to Entering U.S.-Iran War
The Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen has declared a Red Sea blockade on Saudi Arabia, potentially opening up a new front in the war rippling across the Middle East.
NYTIMES (Michael D. Shear) - New UK Prime Minister Burnham Promises Hope and Change. The Hurdles Are High.
Britain’s new prime minister, Andy Burnham, promised policies that would give average Britons financial “breathing space.” His opponents are already doling out criticism.
NYTIMES (Brad Plumer) - The U.S. Is Pulling Back on Energy Efficiency
The Trump administration is undoing fuel-saving efforts even as war in Iran, data centers and heat waves are pushing up gasoline and electricity costs.
NEWSNATIONNOW (Katie Pavlich) - Army vet sues Taco Bell after 'explosive diarrhea' parasite lands him in hospital
The lawsuit comes as the FDA retracted an earlier statement that lettuce from Taylor Farms tested positive for cyclospora.
AXIOS (Adriel Bettelheim) - Trump "public charge" rule resets health test for green cards
The Trump administration formally laid the groundwork Monday to weigh immigrants' use of programs like Medicaid and CHIP in determining whether they should get permanent residency. Why it matters: The policy shift could discourage immigrant families from seeking health coverage if it could put their legal status at risk, public health groups warn. - That could increase emergency room use, raise the cost of uncompensated care and widen health disparities, according to health policy experts. Driving the news: The Department of Homeland Security published a new version of a "public charge" policy, which was expanded during President Trump's first term and then rolled back during the Biden years. - It overrides previous policies that…
YOUTUBE (The Hill) - U.S. forces launch 10th straight night of strikes on Iran - The Hill | NEWS NATION
Host Blake Burman discusses the United States launching its 10th straight night of strikes in Iran, as Iran targets Bahrain where the U.S. Navy's 5th fleet is located. Meanwhile the U.S. military has identified the two servicemembers killed during Iranian strikes in Jordan. 00:00 - Introduction 2:10 - 10th consecutive night of strikes 11:30 - AC thefts surge during summer heat 16:57 - British military: ship hit in the Strait 27:55 - World's largest chip maker bets big on AZ 36:20 - Famous nest cam eagle Jackie rescued
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