In Geneva, four Israeli mothers of hostages met the ICRC president. They pressed for a ceasefire and aid, and asked letters be passed to captives.

Newly released body-camera video from Uvalde shows parents begging officers to storm Robb Elementary as a gunman killed 19 students and 2 teachers. The footage is part of the final batch after a yearslong legal fight, and it shows a delayed response.

A federal judge ordered ICE to cut capacity and fix conditions at 26 Federal Plaza after detainees described filth. The court order requires 50 square feet per person, three cleanings, bedding and hygiene items, confidential lawyer calls, and warns of irreparable harm if conditions revert.

A Kentucky DMV worker says she was fired after reporting colleagues selling licenses for $200 with fake documents. She says supervisors asked for login details; the state opened a probe and sent letters about illegally issued licenses.

Roku launches Howdy, a $2.99 a month ad-free service with 10,000 hours from Warner Bros., Lionsgate and FilmRise. US-only today, and only on Roku hardware. It includes Roku Originals and plans to expand to other platforms later.

The Digest, 8/12/2025 @930PM, CDT

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