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#politics

Fox News: Trump jabs media during DC crime press conference: You're liberal but don't want to be mugged and killed
Trump jabs media during DC crime press conference: You're liberal but don't want to be mugged and killed
Trump says he will take control of DC police and deploy 800 National Guard troops to curb crime and restore safety.

He claims DC murder rate is higher than Bogota and cites rising car thefts, carjackings, and a deadly drive-by; notes recent assaults.


The Federalist: Mike Hammond Made Washington And The World A Better Place
Mike Hammond Made Washington And The World A Better Place
Michael E. Hammond, a long-time Beltway conservative, died last week after 50+ years shaping policy from Buckley’s office to Reagan-era battles.

He drafted the McClure-Volkmer Second Amendment expansion, backed Poland’s Solidarity, and mentored interns; known for the Wolverines jacket and a life devoted to liberty.


#society

GB News: EasyJet pilot 'stripped in front of guests' at five-star hotel bar during 'marathon drinking session'
EasyJet pilot 'stripped in front of guests' at five-star hotel bar during 'marathon drinking session'
An EasyJet captain has been suspended after reports of intoxicated, nude behavior at a Cape Verde resort.

He was due to fly back to Gatwick about 36 hours later; the airline stood him down pending an investigation, citing safety.


Fox News: Small aircraft plummets into Georgia neighborhood, leaves 3 injured
Small aircraft plummets into Georgia neighborhood, leaves 3 injured
A small training plane crashed into a Brookhaven yard near Atlanta after touch-and-goes. Three aboard were hospitalized; no ground injuries.

The flight-school craft hit trees and power lines; NTSB/FAA will investigate; debris cleared by Saturday.


#war

Fox News: Trump goes after Zelenskyy over 'land swapping' dispute, lays out 'feel out meeting' with Putin
Trump goes after Zelenskyy over 'land swapping' dispute, lays out 'feel out meeting' with Putin
Trump criticized Zelensky over a 'land swap,' saying he disagrees and that Zelensky bears blame for Russia’s 2022 invasion. Zelensky says any swap would require a referendum, not a unilateral move.

Trump plans a Putin summit as a 'feel-out' meeting to gauge a possible deal to end the war quickly, working with European leaders and Zelensky.


Le Monde: Macron condemns Israeli plan to seize Gaza City as 'permanent war'
Macron condemns Israeli plan to seize Gaza City as 'permanent war'
Macron called Israel's plan to seize Gaza City a "disaster" and a path to "permanent war," urging a permanent ceasefire.

He pressed for a UN-backed stabilization mission; Netanyahu argued Israel must finish Hamas, with Gaza City and central camps still in play.


#military

Fox News: Coast Guard warns of 'increased Chinese research vessel activity' in the US Arctic
Coast Guard warns of 'increased Chinese research vessel activity' in the US Arctic
Coast Guard reports heightened Chinese research vessel activity in the U.S. Arctic, with two detected and five being monitored.

Aug. 5–6 responses to the Ji Di and Zhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di under Operation Frontier Sentinel to ensure security and compliance with law.


The Economist: The War Room newsletter: Seven of the best books on the Pacific war
The War Room newsletter: Seven of the best books on the Pacific war
Richard Cockett curates seven books on the Pacific War, focusing on Japan's defeat in WWII, for The War Room newsletter.

The War Room is a weekly, subscriber-only briefing on defense and security; this intro invites readers to sign up.


GB News: Labour minister DENIES lying to Britons as she faces GB News grilling over true cost of Chagos deal
Labour minister DENIES lying to Britons as she faces GB News grilling over true cost of Chagos deal
Davies-Jones rejects Tory claims the Chagos deal costs £35bn, citing £3.4bn over its lifetime (~£100m/year) and under 0.2% of the defence budget.

FOI shows initial £34.7bn nominal, trimmed to £10bn; she also pushes deportations to 23 countries with immediate removal on sentencing and no return.


#culture

Forbes: Netflix Re-Signs Prince Harry and Meghan Markle—But For Less Than Original Deal
Netflix Re-Signs Prince Harry and Meghan Markle—But For Less Than Original Deal
Netflix renews Archewell with a multi-year first-look deal, giving Netflix first refusal on Archewell film/TV.

With Love, Meghan season 2; a holiday special; Meet Me at the Lake; Masaka Kids, A Rhythm Within. As Ever expands; Archewell stays in active development with Netflix.


#health

Fox News: Woman's snoring was symptom of rare form of cancer: 'Don't ignore it'
Woman's snoring was symptom of rare form of cancer: 'Don't ignore it'
A UK mother’s new snoring led to a cancer diagnosis: olfactory neuroblastoma, a rare nasal tumor.

A 5 cm tumor eroded the skull base; surgeons removed olfactory bulbs, followed by chemo and radiotherapy. She’s recovering and raising awareness.


#education

The Western Journal: High School Teacher Slandered as Racist Walks Away with Massive Payout
High School Teacher Slandered as Racist Walks Away with Massive Payout
Md. teacher Daniel Engler won a defamation suit after a principal alleged he told Black students he couldn’t distinguish them, triggering his suspension.

The court found the school board defamed him and awarded $518,000; the district declined comment.


#crime

Fox News: Washington Post source says DC is safe but stays anonymous over 'personal safety' concerns
Washington Post source says DC is safe but stays anonymous over 'personal safety' concerns
WaPo says DC is a 'safe city,' but an anonymous source cites safety fears; notes an attack on a former DOGE worker and two teens charged with carjacking. Trump vows National Guard to DC to curb crime; a victim’s mother says DC isn’t safe after a drive-by killed a student intern.


#technology

Forbes: Ford’s $5 Billion Model T Moment Aims To Turn EV Operation Profitable
Ford’s $5 Billion Model T Moment Aims To Turn EV Operation Profitable
Ford debuts the Universal EV Platform and Production System at Louisville—three-branch assembly with a structural battery to cut parts and speed a 2027 $30k EV pickup; a nearly $5B overhaul (truck $2B, battery park $3B) aims for ~4,000 jobs as incentives fade.