Iran War Updates: U.S. to unveil new sanctions Trump said would hit Iran with an “economic D-Day”– www.cbsnews.com News Source
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The South Korean military said Monday the U.S. canceled a large, joint military exercise that had been scheduled to take place next month due to force limitations amid the war with Iran.
The Ssang Yong (Twin Dragons) exercise is a joint amphibious landing drill conducted regularly since 2012 by the South Korean Navy and Marine Corps alongside U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. British and other allied forces have taken part in previous years.
A spokesperson for the South Korean Marines said its U.S. counterparts had notified the force in June that “due to the situation in the Middle East,” the U.S.’s ability to deploy forces for the exercise was constrained this year.
The news of this year’s Ssang Yong drills being called off came a week after the U.S. cut short another major joint military exercise with South Korea, on President Trump’s orders, fueling concern in Seoul, and in Japan, that Washington is becoming a less dependable ally in the face of rising threats from North Korea and China.
Canada retaliates against U.S. tariffs with dollar-for-dollar levies– www.washingtontimes.com News Source
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Canada is retaliating against President Trump’s 50% tariffs on Canadian products, threatening a dollar-for-dollar counterattack beginning Sept. 8.
The U.S. imposed tariffs on about $20 billion worth of goods from its northern neighbor following the collapse of trade negotiations. In response, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced he’s suspending talks and implementing retaliatory tariffs.
“Late last evening I instructed our negotiators to return to Ottawa. We cannot accept what the U.S. has offered, and we will not give what they have asked,” he said in a Saturday statement. “Canada will match the U.S.’ new tariffs dollar for dollar in order to protect Canadian workers, farmers, families, and businesses.”
He added that in the coming days, “we will release the details of these new tariff measures, which will come into force the Tuesday after Labor Day.”
Canada’s new tariffs will target steel, dairy, appliances, agricultural equipment, pulp and paper, and electronics.
Washington “asked too much and offered too little,” Mr. Carney said.
Australia news live: PM, premiers and chief ministers sign firearms agreement; Sarah Hanson-Young scathing on Malcolm Roberts’ gay rights comments | Australia news– www.theguardian.com News Source
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State and territory leaders and the prime minister, Anthony Albanese, have agreed to further tighten national gun laws in a meeting in Sydney.
Albanese said federal government intelligence would be shared with state and territory law enforcement agencies as part of the deal, and that only Australian citizens would be allowed to hold gun licences.
The push comes after the deaths in December’s antisemitic shooting at Bondi Beach and as the federal government’s national buyback plan falters due to low take-up by the states. Only NSW and the ACT have signed up so far.
Albanese said 3D printed gun technology would be banned, along with sharing of materials about their production.
CIA chief travels to Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports– www.bbc.co.uk News Source
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The trip is thought to be Ratcliffe’s first trip to Russia as CIA director, although he has maintained contact with his intelligence counterparts in Moscow.
John Foreman, who served as a British military attaché to Moscow between 2019 and 2022, told Radio 4’s PM programme that the visit could be focused on “escalation management” given speculation recent drone activity in Germany could be linked to Russia.
He said: “The Americans don’t normally send such a high ranking official to Moscow unannounced at short notice unless something is up.”
Foreman said the trip could also concern the release of US detainees currently being held in Russia.
Ratcliffe played a role in negotiations for the release of Russian-American citizen Ksenia Karelina, who was jailed in Russia for over a year after being accused of providing support to Ukraine.
Satellite Images Reveal Possible Cause Behind Devastating Nepal Flash Floods– www.ndtv.com News Source
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In a preliminary satellite analysis, Planet Labs released images that reveal visual evidence of the destruction caused by floods in Nepal that killed at least 46.
Several others, including 108 Indians, are missing, as the flash flood hit Nepal on Wednesday, washing away villages and many project sites in a region bordering Tibet.
Nepal’s disaster authority (NDRRMA) described that a chunk of snow and rock broke off near the glacier zone on the Nepal-China border, about 20km northeast of the Rasuwagadhi border crossing.
That avalanche either fell into a glacial lake or blocked the river channel, and the resulting surge, carrying glacial ice, meltwater and debris — “glacier-inclusive flood” — swept down the Lhende Khola into the Bhote Koshi river.
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8 Autumn Nail Colours That Will Headline 2026– www.glamourmagazine.co.uk News Source EXCERPT:
We love the different moods the seasons can bring. Case in point? The autumn nail colours, which never fail to bring us cosy, rich, expensive shades to hug our nails until things warm back up.
In terms of the shades we gravitate toward, there tends to be a similar shift each year (burgundy and black cherry are a classic for a reason), as well as some offbeat colours in there to keep things interesting (look to Hailey Bieber’s recent mani for inspo). Neutrals switch up from milky pinks to black and off-blacks, although this season’s major headliner, brown, offers a warmer alternative. And, for the non-committal, the colour combo trend which brings together three or four of the top-trending autumn shades, might be more your speed.
We spoke to the celebrity nail artists responsible for coining and leading the trends to get their take on the autumn nail colours we should have on our radar for 2026.
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Brown has been a trending shade for the last few autumn seasons, but it’s only growing in popularity. It offers a whole spectrum of options but “rich espresso is going to be a defining shade of autumn,” says top celebrity manicurist and OPI Global Ambassador, Zola Ganzorigt, who counts Hailey Bieber, Blackpink’s Jennie and Kylie Jenner as clients. “It’s the perfect neutral for the season,” she explains.
“Chocolate and espresso brown will remain strong,” confirms leading celebrity nail artist, Michelle Humphrey, whose clients include Dua Lipa, Simone Ashley and Charli XCX. “Brown has become the softer alternative to black – it still feels rich and dramatic but is incredibly wearable and neutral,” says Michelle. “As a general guide, warmer skin tones suit warmer, red-toned browns, while cooler skin tones work beautifully with cooler, more blue-toned browns,” she says.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Giving blood: The CEO of the Red Cross of Illinois and blood donation advocates join the show to talk about the cause and impacts of what the American Red Cross has described as a blood supply emergency.
Art therapy: Local nonprofit SkyART, which provides free art therapy for the city’s youth, recently received a major funding gift. The program’s executive director Devon VanHouten-Maldonado and art therapist Lisa Hassler discuss the impact of this gift.
Living with AI: Has artificial intelligence changed how you live and work? Has AI threatened your job? Or are you changing your career path? Are you adapting to AI – or holding out? Callers weigh in.
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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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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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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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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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.
Reunited at Wrigley: Ex-Mets Clay Holmes and David Peterson are back together, with eyes on rediscovering their best selves and aiding the Cubs’ playoff push.
Bears timeline: QB Caleb Williams looked promising in the…
Lost family rescued after living on bark and flowers for three days | News– www.independent.co.uk News Source EXCERPT:
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.
Colombia earthquake rescuers race to find survivors in rubble as death toll rises to at least 181– www.cbsnews.com News Source
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Rescue workers and volunteers rushed to clear rubble as they searched for survivors in Colombia on Tuesday after the country was struck by its strongest earthquake on record.
At least 181 people died and 1,595 were injured in the earthquake, according to the country’s president, Abelardo de la Espriella.
De la Espriella said 195 people were reported missing. Civilian-run databases suggest the number of missing could be as high as 3,900. Many families posted information about loved ones online, hoping for information about their fate.
Over 1,100 homes across the country were destroyed, and over 8,300 damaged, de la Espriella said. Rescue workers and volunteers were seen clearing rubble by hand in some places.
The 7.4 magnitude quake struck cities across Colombia’s western region shortly after 7:30 a.m. local time Monday, sending panicked residents onto the streets.
Blanche withdraws Trump fund plan in writing, ahead of AG confirmation vote– www.bbc.co.uk News Source
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Acting US Attorney General Todd Blanche has formally withdrawn President Donald Trump’s plan for a fund that could have been used to compensate people prosecuted over the US Capitol riot by Trump’s supporters in 2021.
The move clears the way for Blanche to be confirmed by US senators to his job on a permanent basis.
Trump’s Republican Party previously lacked the votes for this to happen because a pair of senators were not sufficiently satisfied by verbal assurances from Blanche that the planned fund was dead.
In a post on X late on Sunday, external, Blanche said he had “met with committee members and Senators over the past several weeks and addressed any concerns or outstanding questions”.
South Korea focuses on drone mine counters, naval gunnery as attritable unmanned threats proliferate– www.washingtontimes.com News Source
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SEOUL, South Korea — As Ukraine and Iran battle larger, better-armed, high-tech adversaries using economical and attritable unmanned systems, armed forces around the world are taking on board the key lessons.
Take the South Korean navy, which is working up skillsets and technologies capable of countering these asymmetric threats.
The middle power’s navy conducted its first-ever mine-clearance drill combining a crewed vessel with multiple unmanned systems Monday, according to reports from the southeastern port city of Busan.
The trials involved both the South Korean navy and arms company Hanwha Systems, and included an artificial intelligence component. Assets engaged were a 730-ton minesweeper, aerial reconnaissance drones, two surface drones and underwater drones.
Two deadly flowers could inspire powerful new medicines– www.sciencedaily.com News Source
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Two plants capable of causing nerve damage and paralysis at extremely low doses may also contain compounds with valuable uses against pain, malaria, cancer, and agricultural pests. Researchers have now identified a way to reproduce part of this potent chemistry in a laboratory setting, creating a possible path toward more sustainable treatments based on natural products.
The work focused on wolfsbane and larkspur and brought together scientists from Michigan State University and the Czech Academy of Sciences. The findings were published in the journal Molecular Plant.
“These plants have been used in different forms of medicine throughout the world for thousands of years,” said MSU alum Garret Miller, co-first author of the paper and now an assistant professor of biotechnology at the University of Michigan-Flint.
“We know they interact with our bodies in so many ways, and understanding how to create them can help provide totally new routes of testing.”
Iran furiously hits back at Donald Trump claim with ‘US aggression’ warning | World | News– www.express.co.uk News Source
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Iran has furiously hit back at earlier claims from Donald Trump that new talks are imminent over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Iran’s foreign Minister, Esmaeil Baghaei said the regime was merely holding talks with Oman in order to establish a temporary safe route through the Strait of Hormuz.
He stated that there were no plans either to receive a delegation or to send one. He also noted that an agreement with Oman, despite its location along the strategic waterway, would not by itself be sufficient to facilitate the waterway’s reopening. Earlier, Donald Trump asserted that talks with Iran were scheduled to take place that day and claimed that Washington and Tehran had reached an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route that Iran has largely restricted since the outbreak of the conflict.
Speaking on board Air Force One on Sunday, he said Iran “knew the extent of the attack because they saw it forming”, adding: “We are talking to them in the form of a negotiation. It begins tomorrow afternoon.”
Iran pledges Hamas support as Trump promotes Gaza disarmament plan– www.foxnews.com News Source
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called Hamas’ newly elected leader to congratulate him and pledge Tehran’s continued support for the group’s cause, Hamas said Monday — as President Donald Trump promotes a landmark agreement intended to strip the terrorist organization of its weapons and power in Gaza.
Pezeshkian congratulated Khalil al-Hayya on his election as head of the group’s political bureau and told him Iran would continue supporting the Palestinian cause, according to a Hamas statement posted in Arabic, and reviewed by Fox News Digital.
“We are with you, and we support you in every action you take, despite the attacks we are facing,” Pezeshkian said, according to Hamas’ account of the call.
Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal– abcnews.com News Source
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TEL AVIV, Israel — Israel has shared “serious security concerns” with the White House regarding the proposed disarmament deal with Hamas, an Israeli official said as Israeli strikes overnight and into Sunday evening killed at least 17 people, including children, in Gaza.
The remarks by Doron Spielman, spokesperson for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office, were some of the first public comments since U.S. President Donald Trump announced the agreement.
Spielman told The Associated Press that Israel’s intelligence assessment is that Hamas remains committed to rebuilding its military rather than genuinely demilitarizing. He said the Israeli military would not withdraw from Gaza — where it controls more than 60% of the territory — before Hamas disarms.
Lawyer for GOP Rep. Max Miller’s ex-wife files for restraining order as abuse allegations against congressman swirl– www.cbsnews.com News Source
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The ex-wife of Republican Rep. Max Miller asked a court Thursday to issue a restraining order blocking the two-term Ohio congressman from contacting her lawyer, as her allegations that he assaulted her — which Miller denies — continue to plague his contentious reelection campaign.
Miller pledged on Sunday to stay in the race as he vehemently denied the recent allegations that have swirled against him.
“I’m not getting out of this race, and I’m winning in November,” Miller said.
In court filings, ex-wife Emily Moreno alleged that Miller has repeatedly had physical and verbal altercations with her attorney, Andrew Zashin, after recent court hearings in an ongoing custody battle. The pair already have court-ordered restraining orders against each other. They share a young daughter after a brief marriage that began in 2022 and ended in June 2025.
After a May court hearing, Moreno alleged that Miller insulted Zashin’s fiancée in front of witnesses at an Ohio courthouse, and alleged that after a hearing this week, the congressman physically grabbed Zashin and another attorney.
Trump says outline of Iran deal agreed to, mediators say otherwise, strikes on hold for now– www.cbsnews.com News Source
EXCERPT: President Trump has called off new attacks on Iran for the time being, insisting an end to the war is close. He’s also again calling for the “immediate” re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz. Imtiaz Tyab reports.
U.S. investigating if Iran was behind cyberattack on water systems in 7 states, including Minnesota and Michigan– www.cbsnews.com News Source
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Malicious cyber activity affected technology at water systems in at least seven states this week, including Minnesota and Michigan, forcing some utilities to switch to manual operations as state and federal authorities dig into who is behind the attack, CBS News has learned.
Investigators are probing to determine whether the activity is the work of Iranian hackers, according to U.S. officials and sources familiar with the incident. Sources cautioned that since they had not definitively attributed the attack, their assessment could change as additional technical evidence is collected. They are also probing whether the actor could have attempted to appear Iran-based as a way of stirring the pot amid the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran.
The FBI reported incidents in “at least seven states” but didn’t identify them. On Saturday, Michigan joined Minnesota in reporting cyberattacks on the state’s water systems but an official said all systems were operating “safely.”
Dale George, the director of communications at the state’s Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy, told CBS News in a statement that the state received “a small number of reports from Michigan communities indicating activity consistent with what federal agencies described.”
Trump might pause Blanche nomination as GOP senators object to IRS settlement– www.latimes.com News Source
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Washington — The high-stakes nomination of Todd Blanche to be attorney general has turned into a clash of wills between President Trump and two Senate Republicans whose political careers he claims credit for ending.
After a vote on Blanche’s nomination was delayed over concerns raised by two lame-duck Republican senators, the president said Thursday he might put Blanche’s nomination on hold rather than meet their demands.
Sens. John Cornyn (R-Texas) and Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) have indicated that they will vote to support advancing Blanche’s nomination only if the Justice Department provides written assurance that it has completely abandoned a controversial $1.8-billion “anti-weaponization” fund created as part of a settlement between Trump and the Internal Revenue Service and will limit the scope of tax audit immunity granted to Trump, his sons and a business.
Those provisions were part of a proposed settlement of a $10-billion lawsuit Trump filed against the IRS, which is part of his administration.
“The opposition to such a high-ranking executive branch nomination from within Republican ranks is quite unprecedented,” said Phil Brest, who was a top Democratic staffer for the Senate Judiciary Committee during the nominations of Jeff Sessions, Bill Barr and Merrick Garland, who each served as attorney general.