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NPR (The Associated Press) - U.S. dollar weakens sharply against the Japanese yen after market interventions Mon Aug 3 05:57:43 2026

The U.S. dollar weakened sharply Monday against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets.

The U.S. dollar weakened sharply Monday against the Japanese yen after U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan's finance minister confirmed both sides had intervened in markets.Open

NYTIMES (Michael Gold, Andrew Duehren and Hari Raj) - Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal Mon Aug 3 05:36:19 2026

Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.

NPR (The Associated Press) - Todd Blanche rescinds Trump's 'anti-weaponization fund' ahead of nomination hearing Mon Aug 3 05:17:22 2026

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal order late Sunday terminating President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" to compensate his political allies.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a formal order late Sunday terminating President Donald Trump's $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" to compensate his political allies.Open

ABCNEWS - Blanche rescinds Trump's 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' amid AG confirmation pressure Mon Aug 3 05:11:26 2026

A spokesperson for Republican Sen. John Cornyn reposted Blanche's post on Sunday, appearing to clear the way for securing Blanche’s approval.

NPR (The Associated Press) - A blaze on an Indonesian passenger ferry leaves at least 5 dead and dozens missing Mon Aug 3 04:17:06 2026

An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people has caught fire in waters off Madura island, killing at least five people and leaving 41 others unaccounted for, authorities said

An Indonesian ferry carrying 271 people has caught fire in waters off Madura island, killing at least five people and leaving 41 others unaccounted for, authorities saidOpen

NYTIMES (Norimitsu Onishi and Nasuna Stuart-Ulin) - Cowboys Fringants Bassist Is Named Quebec’s Chief Scientist Mon Aug 3 04:15:53 2026

Jérôme Dupras is a member of one of Quebec’s most popular folk rock bands. Now, as the province’s chief scientist, he will help shape its environmental destiny.