CDC records 2,566 measles cases so far in 2026, the most in a single year since the early 1990s.

Woman charged with two felonies over vandalism of Washington’s World War II Memorial, facing up to 10 years in prison.

Gen Z is increasingly ditching the traditional 9-to-5 in favor of “income stacking” through multiple jobs & side hustles. — Bloomberg

SpaceX officially completes its acquisition of Cursor, which will join the SpaceX AI team to work on Grok.

Trump tells Republicans to “lean in” on health care ahead of the midterms. — Axios

U.S. consumer sentiment falls sharply in August amid concerns over cost of living.

U.K. bans disposable barbecue sales during the heatwave, citing a “significant risk to the public” from wildfires.

FDA approves Tauklarify, a new brain-imaging agent that helps doctors assess patients for Alzheimer’s by detecting tau protein deposits.

Widespread blackouts strike Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, & Tajikistan at the same time.

Two former Nashville teachers allege they were directed to pass failing students to make district performance numbers look better.

France’s top court blocks ban on social media for children under 15, ruling it infringes on freedom of expression.

Instagram accounts are reportedly charging migrants hundreds of dollars for advice on illegally crossing from Morocco into Spain’s Ceuta enclave.

Eastern Japan hit by record-breaking rain, with 100,000+ households told to evacuate & thousands stranded at Narita Airport.

Bill Gates’ daughter, Phoebe Gates, could reportedly face up to 20 years in prison if convicted over alleged “cookie stuffing” scheme.

Nigel Farage defeats Count Binface to win back his parliamentary seat in Clacton, with 63% of the vote.

U.S. retail sales fell 0.6% in July, the biggest drop in more than a year.

NVIDIA all-time high by…?

Uber & China’s Pony AI plan to deploy more than 2,000 robotaxis across Europe.

US. Transportation Dept. reveals 26,000 commercial vehicles have been taken out of service because their drivers could not speak English.

Trump signs memo allowing foreign shipbuilders to build up to two ships overseas for delivery to the U.S.

Thrive Capital’s $516 million 2022 fund is now worth over $3.7 billion after early investments in OpenAI, SpaceX, & Anduril.

OpenAI’s Astra Model: Humanity’s Last Exam Debut?

Polish PM announces he will reintroduce measures to lower fuel prices.

UN warns Yemen is closer to a major conflict than at any point since the 2022 truce.

Jared Kushner reportedly may visit Israel next week for talks on implementing Trump’s Gaza plan.

Scientists reveal the current Ebola outbreak began with a fresh “animal transmission” into humans, not a previous human outbreak.

Indian startup trains dogs to sniff out cancer from human breath, with AI analyzing their reactions — reporting ~90% sensitivity in early-stage cancers.

Taiwan is reportedly expanding & “weaponizing” its coast guard as it prepares for a potential Chinese invasion.

66% of AI workers in India expect major layoffs within the next 3–6 months, survey finds.

Will California enact a law recognizing Jews as an ethnic group?

Joe Rogan warns Texas Republicans that cracking down on hemp-derived THC could turn the state blue — says “the kids will turn on you.”

U.S. to unveil “unprecedented” economic isolation measures against Iran next week.

Building roughly 650 feet from the White House reportedly purchased by a former CCP intelligence official.

World War II Memorial in D.C. vandalized with graffiti, prompting a federal investigation.

11 year old boy steals his family’s emergency savings & spends $2,000 on Roblox gift cards at Walmart.

22 states sue to block Trump administration access to 17 million truckers’ records as part of its crackdown on illegal immigrant truck drivers.

Tom Holland now on pace to become the highest-grossing male actor ever.

Trump orders the Navy to replace newer electromagnetic launch systems with older steam catapults.

Trump to host youth athletic competition “The Patriot Games” tonight at 9 PM ET on ABC News.

Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man projected to appear in Avengers: Doomsday. 90% chance.

Apple now sends alerts directly to iPhones when it detects government-grade spyware like Pegasus targeting a user.

Los Angeles County agrees to speed up concealed-carry gun licensing to settle a DOJ 2nd Amendment lawsuit.

UK PM Andy Burnham declares wealthier areas need to “play their part” in housing asylum seekers, rather than concentrating them in poorer communities.

California could become the first state to add “Jewish” as an optional ethnic identity on government forms.

SEC cancels Friday meeting where it was expected to unveil a new crypto regulatory framework.

PayPal Honey has reportedly lost over 7 million users & roughly 7,000 stores after a viral exposé accused it of diverting affiliate commissions from creators.

Man caught hiding prompt injections in legal filings designed to manipulate any AI system used to review the case into agreeing with him.

Federal judge dismisses Trump administration’s $2.6B lawsuit alleging Harvard failed to protect Jewish students from discrimination.

ChatGPT can now remember users’ activity across apps & websites.

Trump imposes tariffs of up to 100% on foreign-made drones & drone components.

Fitch keeps the U.S. sovereign credit rating at “AA+”

JD Vance warns Republicans not to “blame young people for being sympathetic to socialism” if the GOP fails to improve their lives economically.

U.S. 30-year Treasury auction clears at 5.216%, the highest rate in 25 years.

Kennedy Center board votes to put Trump’s name back on the building after federal judge ordered it removed, adding the inscription “Restored and Renovated by President Donald J. Trump.”

S&P 500 closes at record high.

Dozens of Andrew Tate supporters stage a “Free Top G” protest in Miami demanding he & brother Tristan be released from federal custody.

Los Angeles opens a new “tiny home” village with 84 units for more than 200 homeless residents.

AOC's latest financial disclosures reveals she has student loan debt dating back to 2007, has a net worth < $1​00k.

Boeing ordered to pay $29 million to the family of a victim killed in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines 737 MAX crash.

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson demands a moratorium on AI data centers.

One of Europe’s biggest travel operators warns Spain & Italy are nearing tourism capacity, with Spain “almost fully sold out.”

Geophysicist who correctly predicted Colombia's 7.4 mag earthquake warns California may be next. 2% chance.

Cuba throws weeklong party to celebrate Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday.

Will Logan Paul return to the WWE ring?

USS Abraham Lincoln reportedly set to be replaced by the USS George Washington after almost nine months deployed.

Google no longer projected to release its next Gemini Pro AI model by the end of the month. 34% chance.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth declares the U.S. can maintain its naval blockade of Iran “indefinitely.”