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“You’re On A Dangerous Flight”: Donald Trump Before Leaving Reporters On ‘Decoy’ Plane– www.ndtv.com

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“You’re On A Dangerous Flight”: Donald Trump Before Leaving Reporters On ‘Decoy’ Plane– www.ndtv.com
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US President Donald Trump spoke to reporters on July 8, moments before he was smuggled off the main presidential aircraft inside an airport catering container and boarded onto a secondary, smaller military aircraft while travelling back to the US from a NATO summit in Turkey.

The primary aircraft, carrying the White House press pool, security personnel, and support staff, was sent into the sky ahead of him to serve as a decoy.

When the journalists on the decoy flight asked him why they had been instructed to lower their window shades, Trump told them, “Because you’re probably on a dangerous flight because of the sleazebags we have to deal with.”

He later joked, “If I go, you go. Right?”

“Perhaps someday you want to change professions,” he added.

According to The New York Times, an Iranian threat prompted Trump’s secret Air Force One swap last month. Two US officials told the publication that they knew about one specific threat, which was a surface-to-air missile against Air Force One.

Read | Why Reporters Are Angry About Trump’s Secret Flight Out Of Turkey

One more threat was that someone present near the NATO summit had been seen with a shoulder-fired missile.

Trump boarded the presidential plane in full view of video cameras and photographers, with AFP pictures showing two supply containers on hydraulic lifts at the front and rear of the aircraft.

The president then reportedly quickly left the plane, stepping inside one of the cargo containers, to board a smaller US Air Force aircraft positioned nearby.

Read | “I Do What They Say”: Trump On Changing Planes On Secret Service’s Request

About a dozen journalists traveling in a separate section of Air Force One with no access to the president were unaware of the switch and flew out of Turkey on the plane despite the apparent threat from Iran, which is at war with the United States.

However, Trump downplayed the risk to the people he left on the ‘decoy plane’. 

“I think actually the plane that I flew on was at greater risk,” Trump said on Tuesday, who did not provide many details about the action. But he said the incident did not scare him.

“I don’t worry about anything, to be honest,” Trump said. “Whatever it is. You know my attitude? Whatever!”



Insurance industry makes millions from delays– chicago.suntimes.com

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Insurance industry makes millions from delays– chicago.suntimes.com
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Good morning, Chicago. ✶

🔎 Below: How much money are insurance companies making by delaying paying out claims? A recent analysis shows it’s in the millions.

🗞️ Plus: Another round of tornadoes hit the Chicago area, the White Sox’ Pope Leo night and more news you need to know.

📝 Keeping score: The Cubs beat the Nationals, 8-6; the White Sox fell to the Reds, 5-4.

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Stacie Barger has been waiting more than a year to have her auto insurance claim paid after a collision.

Mark Black/For the Sun-Times

Insurance industry makes millions each day claims go unpaid, analysis shows

Reporting by Stephanie Zimmermann

Delay and profit: A new analysis shows that delaying home insurance claims for just a day or a week can add millions of dollars in profit collectively for the insurance industry.

The analysis: For each day of delays on home insurance claims, the industry takes in an extra $8.8 million in interest and investment income, according to an analysis by the independent financial institution rating firm Weiss Ratings for the nonprofit Consumer Federation of America, which looked at the money that home insurers take in as premiums as well as their investment income.

All insurance: Across all lines of property and casualty insurance — including home, auto, business and other coverage — the industry gains a combined $52.3 million in investment income for each additional day claims are delayed, the analysis found.

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CHICAGO STORMS 🌪️

Maria Todd stands in her driveway looking at a tree that fell on her house in Flossmoor on Tuesday.

Allen Cunningham/For the Sun-Times

3 tornadoes packing winds of 86 to 110 mph hit Chicago area

Reporting by Elijah James and Violet Miller

Damaging storm: Three tornadoes hit the Chicago area on Tuesday in a fast-moving storm with extreme winds that left a path of destruction in the south suburbs and cut power to hundreds of thousands.

Areas impacted: The National Weather Service said surveyors confirmed the tornadoes with gusts of 86 to 110 mph: One in southern Cook County, another in eastern Will County, and the third in the Mokena area, also in Will County. Survey teams would continue working to confirm possible tornadoes near Homer Glen, Tinley Park, Crete and Manhattan.

In Chicago: The storms also damaged parts of Chicago, where downed trees were reported across the city. About 357,000 ComEd customers lost power as the storms initially passed, according to the company.

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EDUCATION 🍎

Aspira Inc. of Illinois is trying to sell its former school building on Milwaukee Avenue in Avondale.

Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times file

Bankrupt charter wants to pocket cash from selling taxpayer-funded school building

Reporting by Sarah Karp and Dan Mihalopoulos

For sale: More than a decade ago, Aspira Inc. of Illinois got $27 million from the state to build a modern school in Avondale. Now the nonprofit has declared bankruptcy and wants to sell the building for $11 million to a real-estate investment company — and pocket some of the proceeds for its own operations.

Key context: Aspira filed for bankruptcy after it was forced to close two schools in March, leaving more than 500 students to transfer midyear. In bankruptcy court filings, the nonprofit cited the loss of funding from Chicago Public Schools and “significant and continuing financial distress.”

Questions raised: It’s unclear whether CPS or the state will be able to recoup anything from the sale after sending millions to Aspira. WBEZ has also been seeking information to get a better picture of what led to Aspira’s financial troubles.

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PUBLIC SAFETY 🚨

  • Man arrested after fatal stabbing: Ankur Patel, who was arrested at O’Hare Airport apparently trying to board a flight, is facing first-degree murder charges for allegedly fatally stabbing a woman in Albany Park.
  • Baby hurt after TikTok stunt: A 1-year-old’s cousin placed rubbing alcohol inside a microwave, causing an apartment fire and explosion that left the baby clinging to life with burns and injured two adults.
  • Potential suit filed against funeral home: A Texas woman has launched a potential class-action lawsuit against South Chicago Chapel, the South Deering funeral home that allegedly mishandled the remains of her father along with dozens of other bodies recently found in various states of decomposition.
  • New charges in botched sting: New charges have been filed over the June 9 attempted robbery of undercover federal officers in Country Club Hills, nearly two months after the case originally brought by prosecutors fell apart over video of a police shooting that seemed to contradict an FBI special agent’s sworn affidavit.

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  • Remembering Dion Jackson: A radio personality and advocate for Chicago hip-hop talent, Mr. Jackson died July 24 at age 51. “He opened the door for a lot of young Chicago talent to be recognized through the power of radio,” said his sister Connie Faye Jackson.
  • Mayor calls for data center pause: Chicago should impose a temporary moratorium on new or expanded data centers until permanent regulations are established to mitigate their impact on the power grid, the water supply and the environment, Mayor Brandon Johnson said Tuesday.
  • Cemetery concerts still happening: A series of music performances scheduled at Bohemian National Cemetery this month and next will go on as planned, in spite of a new investigation into the North Park property over the alleged mishandling of human remains.
  • City’s new CFO: Under pressure to stabilize his finance team before an investors conference and a preelection budget battle, Mayor Johnson has chosen Ashlee Gabrysch, a senior director at Fitch Ratings, to serve as his new chief financial officer.
  • Spotlight Series: To celebrate 10 years of its series highlighting Black playwrights, Court Theatre is supporting several free performances at multiple venues this month.
  • Chicago Humanities lineup: “This American Life” host Ira Glass, actor Kyle MacLachlan, author Naomi Klein and Jamaican author and Booker Prize winner Marlon James are among the dozens of guests are among this year’s featured names.
  • Air and Water Show: The annual showcase of U.S. fighter jets returns to the city’s shoreline this weekend. Here’s what you need to know.

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Chicago White Sox outfielder Brenton Doyle celebrates a home run with team mates during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Fans catch a home run during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Fans cheer during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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A fan adjust his hat during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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A fan cheers during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Fans shake each others hands during the “peace be with you” portion of the game during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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The pope hate given out to fans during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Fans receive pope hats during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Fans receive pope hats during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Boxs of pope hats during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Fans receive pope hats during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Cynthia and Michael Castañeda prior to the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Fans wearing pope hats walk the concourse during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Rich from Lake Forest, who declined to give his last name because he “has to work tomorrow”, in the level 100 concourse during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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A fan makes the prayer hand sign alongside others during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Fans wave to those below during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Fans walk the concourse with pope hats during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Fans walk the concourse with pope hats during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Fans walk the concourse with pope hats during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Fans walk the concourse with pope hats during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Fans walk the concourse with pope hats during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Fans walk the concourse with pope hats during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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A fan poses for a photo during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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A fan poses for a photo during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Michael Rodrigues wears his White Sox pope hat during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Sister Mary Jo Sobiek takes a photo with Southpaw and a cutout of Pope Leo XIV during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Sister Mary Jo Sobiek waves to the crowd as she prepares to throw the fist pitch during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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Sister Mary Jo Sobiek throws the fist pitch during the White Sox vs Cincinnati Reds game at Guaranteed Rate Stadium in Bridgeport, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026. | Anthony Vazquez/Sun-Times

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  • Pope night draws faithful fans: Thousands attended the White Sox’ Pope Leo XIV-themed home game Tuesday, which featured a pontiff hat giveaway and a stadium-wide “Peace be with you” greeting among fans during the fifth inning.
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Exclusive: New Crunchyroll Collab Brings Anime Streaming to Cars– www.cnet.com

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Exclusive: New Crunchyroll Collab Brings Anime Streaming to Cars– www.cnet.com
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Nothing like kicking back in your car to stream Daemons of the Shadow Realm, right? But instead of watching on your phone, the in-car entertainment system lets you catch the latest episodes on your BMW’s dash. Crunchyroll and automotive app store Appning are partnering to bring the streamer’s catalog to a selection of vehicles, starting with BMW and Mini and eventually expanding to more than 40 auto brands. The companies announced the team-up on Wednesday, sharing that the anime app will soon arrive in cars.

Appning, Forvia’s app store, is an in-car platform where customers can access built-in apps for YouTube, Zoom, Spotify and more. The addition of Crunchyroll’s streaming service will make anime available to drivers around the world, including North America, Europe, Asia, Latin America and Australia. While Appning is the hub behind the experience, TiVo’s tech is surfacing titles and personalized recommendations for Crunchyroll subscribers tapping in while chilling in their cars.  

Also see: Crunchyroll and Starz Bundle Up on Prime Video

Using safety-first features, the venture will allow anime fans to watch more than 50,000 episodes of TV shows and movies, plus 25,000 hours of content when the vehicle is parked. So, no streaming while driving, OK? Video playback will be blocked if you attempt to watch while the car is moving. 

“Today’s consumers expect their entertainment to be available wherever they are, including in their vehicle, said Brian McGarvey, Crunchyroll’s SVP of global distribution and business development. “With Crunchyroll coming soon to global automotive partners, the anime experience will be even more accessible on every journey. Through this collaboration with Appning, we’re glad to provide another way for this passionate, global fan community to enjoy their favorite anime.”

You will still need a paid Crunchyroll subscription to watch favorites like Demon Slayer, Solo Leveling or Gachiakuta, and plans start at $10 per month in the US. Appning, which is available in car brands such as Mercedes-Benz, Lotus and Volkswagen, is an Android-powered system that carries more than 300 apps. 

Kourtnee Jackson


Senior Editor


Kourtnee covers streaming services and entertainment. She previously worked as an entertainment reporter at Endgame 360, where she wrote about film, television, music, celebrities and streaming platforms.


Faced with ageing population, Vietnam seeks to curb falling birthrate – Focus– www.france24.com

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Faced with ageing population, Vietnam seeks to curb falling birthrate – Focus– www.france24.com
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Vietnam, a country of more than 100 million people, is facing a sharp decline in its birthrate. Once known for large families, the nation’s fertility rate has fallen to just 1.9 children per woman. This figure worries the government, which for decades was obsessed with controlling population growth – for more than 40 years, a two-child policy was the norm in Vietnam. But in June 2025, that restriction was officially lifted.

Today, confronted with a rapidly ageing population and the prospect of labour shortages, the Vietnamese government is reversing course. It is now trying to boost births and convince its citizens to have more children.

FRANCE 24’s Dung Vo Trung, Mélodie Sforza and Adam Hancock report. 


Leaders gather to highlight growing food insecurity problem in Philadelphia– www.yahoo.com

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Leaders gather to highlight growing food insecurity problem in Philadelphia– www.yahoo.com
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A Philadelphia-area food pantry says it is struggling to keep pace with growing demand as more households seek assistance following changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, commonly known as SNAP.

Leaders at Feast of Justice, a nonprofit based in the city’s Mayfair section, said the organization is serving significantly more people than it can accommodate each month.

RELATED: Why nearly 4.3 million people are no longer receiving food stamps

“Right now, we literally have four times as many registered households as we can accommodate in a single month,” said Rev. Patricia Neale of Feast of Justice.

Neale said only a fraction of those seeking assistance can currently be served.

“But because of the great numbers that we’re seeing only 25% of them can make it in here at a time,” she said.

According to Feast of Justice, 1,850 new households have turned to the organization for help since changes to federal food assistance took effect.

At the same time, advocacy group Hunger Free America estimates that Pennsylvania lost $450 million in federal food aid this year.

The report also noted that inflation in the region reached 5.4% in June, above the national average.

Local leaders have identified the Big Beautiful Bill as one source of the crisis and are calling on federal lawmakers to take action.

Philabundance CEO Loree Jones Brown said policymakers should consider changes to address the situation.

“Whether that’s delaying the cost shift, restoring snap, the change doesn’t require work requirements,” said Brown.

Joel Berg, CEO of Hunger Free America, said the challenges facing food-insecure households could be avoided through policy changes.

“It’s frustrating because this issue is so preventable. We didn’t need to raise prices through govt policies, cut food to the most vulnerable,” he said.

Food pantry leaders said SNAP remains a critical source of food assistance, noting that the program distributes nine times as much food as all food charities combined distribute annually.

As demand continues to grow, local organizations are urging action to address the increasing strain on food assistance resources.


Lost family rescued after living on bark and flowers for three days | News– www.independent.co.uk

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Lost family rescued after living on bark and flowers for three days | News– www.independent.co.uk
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Two women and a child were rescued from the woods days after going missing when their tubing trip took a turn for the worse.

Bodycam footage released by Michigan State Police on Monday (10 August) shows rescuers making their way through tall grass near the Muskegon River where they located Jazman Hock, her cousin Sarah Vida, and Sarah’s son Kayden Kovalcik.

The trio were first reported missing three days earlier after a missed dentist appointment.

The trio had struck logs and their inflatable tubes burst, leaving them stranded. They survived on protein bars, flowers, and bark, WWMT reports.