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AMERICANALMANAC (Alex Tanzer) - Federal officials warn water systems nationwide after cyberattacks hit 30 Minnesota plants

Cyberattacks struck 30 water systems across Minnesota in a coordinated assault that federal investigators believe may be linked to Iran, prompting a nationwide warning to water utilities still running outdated, internet-exposed equipment. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an alert urging water and wastewater operators to immediately disconnect programmable logic controllers, the industrial devices […] The post Federal officials warn water systems nationwide after cyberattacks hit 30 Minnesota plants appeared first on American Almanac .

Cyberattacks struck 30 water systems across Minnesota in a coordinated assault that federal investigators believe may be linked to Iran, prompting a nationwide warning to water utilities still running outdated, internet-exposed equipment. The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an alert urging water and wastewater operators to immediately disconnect programmable logic controllers, the industrial devices that automate pumps, valves, and treatment processes, from the public internet. The attackers targeted those controllers directly, ABC News reported , modifying passwords "to lock out operators" and forcing communities onto manual operations. The attacks hit on Sunday and Monday. Minnesota IT Services, the state agency…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Lynn Jenkins) - Rep. Nellie Pou's COVID-era prison release law freed over 7,000 inmates — at least three later linked to killings

A New Jersey congresswoman who championed early prison releases during COVID now faces sharp criticism after inmates freed under her law were charged with or convicted of murder, and her campaign has declined to address the program's record directly. Rep. Nellie Pou, a Democrat representing a northern New Jersey district and a member of the […] The post Rep. Nellie Pou's COVID-era prison release law freed over 7,000 inmates — at least three later linked to killings appeared first on American Almanac .

A New Jersey congresswoman who championed early prison releases during COVID now faces sharp criticism after inmates freed under her law were charged with or convicted of murder, and her campaign has declined to address the program's record directly. Rep. Nellie Pou, a Democrat representing a northern New Jersey district and a member of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, sponsored the legislation while serving as a state senator. Then-Gov. Phil Murphy signed it in November 2020 over objections from Republican lawmakers and some county prosecutors, who warned at the time that releasing violent offenders early could endanger public safety. More than 7,000 inmates walked out of New Jersey's prison system under the program, which granted…Open

AMERICANALMANAC (Ken Jacobs) - 60,000 migrants flood Spain's Ceuta in 24 hours, leaving at least 41 dead and Europe scrambling

Tens of thousands of migrants overwhelmed Spain's tiny North African territory of Ceuta in a single day, and the political fallout is now rippling across Europe as governments rush to protect their own borders. Approximately 60,000 people crossed from Morocco into Ceuta within a 24-hour window, a number equal to roughly 70 percent of the […] The post 60,000 migrants flood Spain's Ceuta in 24 hours, leaving at least 41 dead and Europe scrambling appeared first on American Almanac .

Tens of thousands of migrants overwhelmed Spain's tiny North African territory of Ceuta in a single day, and the political fallout is now rippling across Europe as governments rush to protect their own borders. Approximately 60,000 people crossed from Morocco into Ceuta within a 24-hour window, a number equal to roughly 70 percent of the Spanish enclave's entire population. At least 41 died in the attempt. Some drowned swimming the approximately three miles from the Moroccan coastal town of Fnideq. Others were killed in a stampede at a breakwater fence near the Tarajal beach border checkpoint. Spain deployed its armed forces and additional police to restore order, and by Friday afternoon most of the migrants who had made it across were…Open

YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Coulthart on Elizondo: 'Still constrained by his security oaths' | Ross Coulthart Q&A

Go to https://ground.news/ross to get 40% off unlimited access to the news tool I actually trust. It helps you cut through the noise and understand how stories are being reported across the spectrum. In this week's episode of "Reality Check," Ross Coulthart returns from Toronto's Scientific Coalition for UAP Studies conference to answer viewer questions. He tackles questions about how the Five Eyes alliance, the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, is coordinating on UAP disclosure, why Australia's Defense Intelligence Organization is dodging freedom-of-information laws, and whether confiscated witness footage sits in a government archive. The episode closes with a deep dive into crop circles: the famous debunked hoaxers, and…

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - COVID’s political fallout still haunts both Democrats and Republicans | WHOLE HOG POLITICS

Years after the first lockdowns, the politics of COVID-19 remain a flashpoint for voters and party leaders. The Hill's Bill Sammon and Chris Stirewalt discuss how the pandemic hurt Trump in 2020 while also damaging Democrats’ brand in the years after. Watch the full episode here: https://thehill.com/newsletters/whole-hog-politics/whole-hog-politics-live-briefing/6001515-hard-left-democrats-momentum-michigan-wisconsin-live-discussion/ #presidenttrump #trump #covid #covid19 #coronavirus #covidshutdown #covid19shutdown #democrats #dems #republicans #gop #wholehogpolitics

NYTIMES (Carl Hulse) - Amid Talk of a Party Switch, Fetterman Vows ‘Never’

Changing one’s affiliation is rare in the Senate, but it can have big consequences. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania says he is staying put as a Democrat.

NPR (Geoff Brumfiel) - Google adds AI to satellite images, raising fears of deepfakes in the sky

Journalists, human rights advocates and open source analysts recoiled in horror at the move: "The opportunities for abuse and disinfo are literally boundless," said one.

JUSTTHENEWS (Kevin Killough) - Former deputy who shot Sonya Massey in her home in 2024 denied early release from 20-year sentence

A medical professional who evaluated former deputy Sean Grayson as part of the early release application determined that his condition is "irreversible and incurable," and concluded that Grayson is likely to die in the next 18 months.

NEWSNATIONNOW (Isabella Paoletto) - F-35 'aircraft mishap' causes fire on San Diego Marine base

Heavy smoke was spotted coming from Marine Corps Air Station Miramar after an F-35 "aircraft mishap" on the base, officials confirmed.

YOUTUBE (Newsmax) - Trump's Gaza Gamble Changes Everything | The NEWSMAX Daily (07/31/2026)

On the July 31, 2026 episode of The NEWSMAX Daily, host Tony Marino breaks down President Trump’s announcement of a proposed Gaza agreement that he says would require Hamas to disarm and relinquish control of the territory, with Israel eventually withdrawing from Gaza. The announcement comes amid continued Iranian attacks aimed at U.S. assets in Kuwait and Bahrain and a Trump cabinet meeting at Camp David. The episode also highlights the administration’s Freedom Haulers Initiative, which seeks to connect American veterans with commercial trucking careers while enforcing licensing and English-language standards on the nation’s highways. Plus, legal experts examine Anthony Fauci’s decision to invoke the Fifth Amendment, Rob Finnerty…