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Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is warning that the U.S.-Iran war could drag on for another six months. The bigger problem, he argues, is no longer how to declare victory—it’s how to get out
Iran war likely to drag on for another six months, ex-US defense secretary warns
Leon Panetta tells Guardian US is risking ‘forever war’ and says Pentagon ‘turmoil’ sending message of weakness
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Nestled deep within Kinmen Park, a century-old tea garden blends classical elegance with Western grandeur; truly moving scenery lies not in distance, but in the echoes left by culture
Lululemon shares plunged after the company cut its outlook, raising fresh concerns about slowing growth and the retailer’s turnaround prospects
Breakingviews - COMMENTARY: The Week in Breakingviews: New norms for boards
Both Apple and BP have new chairmen. That’s where the similarities between the $4.8 trln iPhone maker and the UK energy giant end. This week’s update takes stock of the debate about boardroom b...
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When 3M scientist Kris Hansen discovered that a chemical the company produced was in the blood of the general public, her bosses questioned her work. Yet all along, some people inside the company had known the same thing. Listen to this excerpt:
A deadly shooting at a Buckhead apartment parking deck left one man dead and another injured. Atlanta police later tracked down the suspect vehicle and arrested three people
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A gentle encounter with life in a corner of an ancient temple
The massive legal warfare over mail-in ballots is getting out of hand and could totally derail the 2026 midterm elections
The Battle Over Mail-in Voting May Disrupt the 2026 Midterm Elections | Council on Foreign Relations
President Donald Trump’s effort to change voting rules two months before Election Day awaits a legal greenlight that would throw a curveball into the midterm elections.
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Trump’s dream of ending birthright citizenship just ran into a brick wall, thanks to another federal judge’s block.
The fight over protecting the red knot just moved into court. Conservationists say the federal government has dragged its feet for more than a decade while the migratory shorebird’s population has fallen about 94% in 40 years
Environmental group is suing to secure habitat protections shorebird that relies heavily on ENC coast
The group claims federal officials are more than 10 years overdue on finalizing legally required habitat protections for the red knot. The population of the migratory birds has plummeted by 94% over t...
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Here’s the big change: federal wildlife rules are narrowing what counts as “harm” to endangered species. Habitat destruction that indirectly hurts a species may now face fewer restrictions than before.
Rescinding the Definition of “Harm” Under the Endangered Species Act
We, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS; collectively referred to as the "Services") rescind the regulatory definition of "harm" in our Endangered ...
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“DON’T PANIC,” RIGHT? Fine. Don’t panic. ORGANIZE. 📌 A USPS whistleblower is warning the mail-ballot system could face “catastrophic failure” before the midterms. Make your voting plan now. Vote early, in person, or use a secure drop box. Don’t leave your vote to chance.
Socialism is what they called public power. Socialism is what they called social security. Socialism is what they called the growth of free and independent labor organizations. Socialism is their name for almost anything that helps all the people. —Harry Truman, 1952
A Delta flight had to turn back to Minneapolis after a pilot experienced a medical emergency. The aircraft returned safely to the airport
Delta flight returned to MSP Airport after a medical issue involving a pilot, airline says
A Delta Air Lines flight that departed Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport on Monday needed to return due to a medical emergency.
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Republicans are preparing to hold their 2026 midterm convention in Dallas. The event is unusual because major party conventions are traditionally associated with presidential election years
Republicans' midterm convention in Dallas is anything but conventional. Why is it happening?
Political science experts say it's a sign Republicans are concerned about how key races will play out, including in the decades-long GOP stronghold of Texas. They expect the convention's effects to be...
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The same corruption that produced krasnov will protect him....unless the revolution happens very soon.
The richest man owns X. The second and fourth richest men control Google. The third richest man owns The Washington Post. The sixth richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. And now the seventh richest could soon take over both Paramount and Warner Bros. See the problem here?
“Potentially millions of American voters may not receive their mail-in ballot this election cycle in a timely manner, or at all,” the whistleblower warned.
USPS Whistleblower Warns New Rule Could Keep Voters From Getting Ballots—What To Know
“Potentially millions of American voters may not receive their mail-in ballot this election cycle in a timely manner, or at all,” the whistleblower warned.
forbes.com
People only remember that they are originally a part of nature when they enter a forest where there is no human voice😊
Nvidia’s MediaTek investment is more than a financial transaction. MediaTek customers will gain access to Nvidia’s NVLink Fusion technology, potentially allowing more third-party systems to connect with Nvidia’s data-center architecture.
Nvidia to invest $3.5 billion in chipmaker MediaTek, expand partnership
Nvidia said on Monday it was investing $3.5 billion in Taiwan's MediaTek , the latest deal to widen the U.S. chipmaker's financial ties across the AI industry.
reuters.com
The Trump administration’s latest attempt to restrict birthright citizenship remains under legal challenge. On Friday, a federal judge declined to immediately block the order while sharply questioning whether it could ultimately survive legal scrutiny.
Government News | Today's Top Headlines | Reuters
Find latest goverment news from every corner of the globe at Reuters.com, your online source for breaking international news coverage.
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Real-time NOAA buoy data show Baltimore Harbor in the Chesapeake Bay at about 80.5°F today, with salinity around 9.9 PSU. Persistently warm water can affect dissolved oxygen and aquatic ecosystems.
Data Snapshot | Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System
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The same monitoring report found no Karenia brevis along Florida’s southwest coast during the past week, and none was detected along the northwest coast either. Conditions vary significantly from one Florida coastline to another.
Statewide
Statewide
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Flowers bloom again, but youth never returns. Time never looks back; all we can wish for is that, in this moment, we’re still accompanied by a gentle breeze. Happy Saturday!
The USGS latest update places Kīlauea at ADVISORY with a YELLOW aviation color code. The volcano is not currently erupting continuously, but scientists continue close monitoring.
Volcano Updates
Volcano observatories issue updates and other types of notifications as activity warrants.
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Wildfire season is far from over across the Inland Northwest. The National Weather Service notes that fire danger typically remains elevated through August and into early September.
Wildfires
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Increasing moisture across the West is expected to produce more thunderstorms. Forecasters are watching for flash flooding and damaging winds, while intense rainfall over dry terrain can also trigger rapid runoff and debris flows.
Western Region Headquarters
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The latest NWS outlook shows the heat spreading farther into the central United States this weekend, with the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic potentially affected next.
Western Region Headquarters
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