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Andrés Manuel López Obrador says Mexico's communications with U.S. and Canadian embassies are 'on pause' after ambassadors criticized his plan for a judiciary overhaul. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Mexico better make things right before Trump takes over.
Chenoa Nickerson of Gilbert, Ariz., and her husband were swept into Havasu Creek about half a mile above the Colorado River on Thursday afternoon during a flash flood. LA Times
The bipartisan task force investigating the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump raised concerns Tuesday, a day after visiting the site of the incident that occurred July 13 in Butler, Pennsylvania. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: The FBI and SS are hiding facts.
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Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg said senior officials in the Biden administration had pressured his social media company to censor COVID-19 content during the pandemic, adding that he would push back if this were to happen again. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: A serious problem for Biden/Harris.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump said Tuesday afternoon that he has "reached an agreement" with Democrat nominee Kamala Harris for a Sept. 10 debate on ABC News that will apparently feature muted microphones after all. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: Harris will do very poorly.
Almost half of current and former college students say they rarely or never feel comfortable in expressing their Jewish faith on campus, according to a poll released Tuesday by a Jewish advocacy group. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: Sad!
Should former President Donald Trump be victorious in November, he has already signaled he will add two former Democrats to his transition team, The New York Times first reported on Tuesday. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: As he should and will.
Former President Donald Trump's campaign blasted Vice President Kamala Harris for appearing to warm up to his well-worn push for finishing off the border wall, despite being fiercely critical of his proposal in the past. New York Post
VOA VIEW: Harris is playing copycat.
A majority of registered voters, 75%, oppose noncitizens voting in U.S. elections and favor policies making it harder for them to vote. A majority also blame Vice President Kamala Harris for the border crisis, recognizing her as President Joe Biden’s designated border czar. New York Post
VOA VIEW: As they should.
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The a-pacu-lypse is upon us. New York Post
Both Democrats and Republicans are expressing support for tariffs to protect American industry, reversing decades of trade thinking in Washington. New York Times
VOA VIEW: Harris is an idiot.
For many, Covid is increasingly regarded like the common cold. A scratchy throat and canceled plans bring a bewildering new critique from friends: You shouldn’t have tested. New York Times
Google's robotaxi company Waymo is now offering 24/7 curbside pickup at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, in yet another expansion for the autonomous vehicle company. Washington Times
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Former President Donald Trump this week waded into a battle pitting governors against the Biden administration over the creation of a part-time element for the U.S. Space Force. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It may be wise.
Facebook has flagged an "error" for taking down conservative social media posts for the second time this month. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Facebook is starting its 2020 games, again.
Most Americans last year earned about the same wages as they did in 2019 after adjusting for inflation, according to an analysis of Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Biden/Harris have destroyed the American economy.
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Georgia's Democratic Party sued Monday to block two recent rules adopted by the State Election Board that could be used by county officials who want to refuse to certify an election, potentially causing delays in finalizing the state's results. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Dems will play any game or trick to win or cause confusion.
The cheaper drug will compete with compounded versions of the same medication sold by digital health companies. CBS
A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked a major Biden administration immigration policy that could clear a path to citizenship for half a million undocumented immigrants. The order applies to a policy announced in June that would grant legal status to undocumented immigrants married to American citizens if they meet requirements including living in the U.S. for at least 10 years. CBS
VOA VIEW: Biden stupidity loses, again.
Data shows school districts have reported more than 1,600 cyber attacks across the U.S. over a 6-year span. More than 300 involved ransomware, which has been steadily on the rise since the pandemic. Ash-har Quraishi visits a Tucson school district to report on the high cost of cyber crime inside classrooms. CBS
VOA VIEW: The perpetrators should be caught and prosecuted to the fullest.
Alaska's governor issued a disaster declaration and evacuation orders are in effect after a deadly landslide killed at least one person and destroyed homes about 300 miles south of the capital of Juneau. It came as heavy rain was causing flooding in Hawaii and Arizona. CBS
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On a three-month running average ending in June, prices nationally were 5.4% higher than they were in June 2023, according to data released Tuesday. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Thank Biden/Harris.
Zuckerberg said it was ultimately Meta's decision to take down any content, but he noted he believes that the alleged "government pressure was wrong." CNBC
VOA VIEW: Biden/Harris is guilty of fraud.
Chinese electric car company Xpeng has announced that its mass-market brand Mona will start selling cars for less than $20,000. CNBC
VOA VIEW: China is desperate.
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Canada on Monday said it is imposing a 100% tariff on China-made EV imports, as well as a 25% tariff on steel and aluminium imports from China. CNBC
VOA VIEW: The US should do the same.
Vandals smashed glass and scrawled an anti-Israel message on a Cornell University building, and protesters marched on campus on the first day of classes. FOX News
VOA VIEW: The entire management at Cornell should be fired.
Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pa., chairman of the task force on the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, on Monday questioned a "frozen" response from law enforcement. FOX News
VOA VIEW: The IRS and SS are hiding serious facts.
Giant Food said it has implemented new policies at its stores in Washington, D.C., to help curb out-of-control retail theft at those locations. FOX News
VOA VIEW: A good start.
Law enforcement veteran Michael Letts gives his reaction after the Denver Police Department announced that its officers will no longer conduct low-level traffic stops. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Total mismanagement - the voters will be forced to take action for their high insurance premiums.
Russia launched a major drone and missile assault on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities for a second consecutive night, killing at least four people and injuring 16. UPI
A divided federal appeals court has stayed a lower court's decision to block enforcement of Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for minors. UPI
The U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday announced the awarding of nearly $3.5 million for commercial driver license training at 27 colleges and other schools. UPI
VOA VIEW: Liberal waste.
More than 5 lbs. of a chemical known as "liquid ecstasy" and "coma in a bottle" were seized from a traveler who landed at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Monday. UPI
Japan scrambled fighter jets after a Chinese military plane had, for the first time, violated the island nations' airspace, the Japanese government confirmed Monday. UPI
VOA VIEW: These are tense times.
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