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Iran war has depleted nearly all of some key US missile stockpiles: Reports

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August 5, 2026

The U.S. is reportedly burning through some of its most advanced missiles faster than it can replace them as the war with Iran continues. According to multiple reports, the U.S. has used nearly its entire global stockpile of some long-range precision missiles since Operation Epic Fury began on Feb. 28. Sources told CBS News the military has fired virtually all of its army tactical missile systems, along with its newer […]

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Federal charges filed against heavily armed man arrested before Trump’s golf club visit

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August 5, 2026

Authorities arrested a California man at Trump National Golf Club after federal agents noticed him photographing and recording parts of the property as security teams prepared for President Donald Trump’s visit. The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department identified him as 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele of Downey, California. Jeanine John Taele, 38, of Downey, who was […]

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Abdul El-Sayed wins Michigan’s Senate primary by razor-thin margin

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August 5, 2026

Former health official Abdul el-Sayed has won Michigan’s closely watched senatorial primary, defeating Rep. Haley Stevens. The Associated Press, NBC News and CNN all called the race Monday, saying el-Sayed won by just one percentage point. Just hours earlier, before the race was called, el-Sayed wrote on X, “We won. I am so proud to […]

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Marine One flight under investigation after safety incident with regional jet

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August 5, 2026

The Federal Aviation Administration has launched an investigation after President Donald Trump departed the White House aboard his Marine One helicopter even though despite flights had not been grounded at nearby Reagan Washington National Airport.  “The FAA is investigating a safety incident involving Marine One, but it didn’t appear to be a dangerous close call, […]

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US-China tech fight escalates before Trump-Xi meeting

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August 5, 2026

China announced new sanctions targeting American entities and tighter drone export controls affecting shipments to the U.S. on Wednesday, adding to tensions weeks before Chinese leader Xi Jinping is expected to visit the U.S. The measures target seven American entities and mean more scrutiny of drone-related shipments to the U.S. Beijing described the actions as […]

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Primary Results in Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington

August 5, 2026

With just three months to go before the general election, primary voters in five states went to the polls in a batch of consequential Senate, House and gubernatorial races.  While the marquee race was the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan, November matchups are now officially set in Kansas, Missouri, Virginia and Washington as well. Here’s […]

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Say goodbye to print newspapers, and hello to the rise of AI news chatbots

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August 5, 2026

Premium content: This is from our forthcoming subscriber-exclusive Media Miss newsletter, where we will take you inside the algorithms and agendas shaping what you see. As the news industry faces major financial headwinds and dwindling trust among readers, I dig into the battle of chatbot vs. chatbot. And in this week’s Media Miss Spotlight, we […]

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An influencer found a candidate she liked, leading to questions of paid promotion

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August 5, 2026

In less than a year, a young woman known as Jennopalis racked up nearly 10 million views online, with more than 400 videos consistently talking about one theme: the unaffordability of life today. More recently, Jennopalis has begun to openly advocate for Rep. Haley Stevens, a moderate Democrat from Michigan running in one of the […]

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Does social media make you feel bad? The fault is not in our algorithm, but in ourselves

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August 5, 2026

It’s the middle of summer and, according to social media, everyone is having the time of their lives. Everyone, that is, except you.  Your best friend from high school, who you haven’t spoken to in a decade, is at the beach — for the third time this season. You’re stuck in a cubicle, while your […]