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Aug 13, 2025 |
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#politics
The Telegraph: JD Vance addresses US troops at British base - latest updates
JD Vance addresses American soldiers at a British base; the US vice president speaks to service personnel at RAF Fairford.
The Vance family trip includes meetings with Lammy, Jenrick and Farage; Lammy could face a £2,000+ fine for unlicensed fishing.
GB News: Cycle lane 'exploited by drug dealers' will cost council £2m to remove after paying £85k in injury claims
Middlesbrough will dismantle the Linthorpe Road cycle lane, opened in 2022 for £1.7m; removal around £2.17m, starting Aug 26.
Injuries led to £85k+ settlements; 25 claims, 15 settled; removal funded by Tees Valley; critics say it harmed business; safety tweaks stay
#foreignaffairs
Le Monde: In Japan, the sensitive question of recognizing Palestine
Japan stays cautious on the Israel-Palestine conflict, backs a two-state solution and delays Palestine recognition for economic and diplomatic reasons; a petition by 179 lawmakers to recognize Palestine was filed Aug. 8, and former FM Taro Kono says Japan should have led the G7 and regrets missing the chance.
Fox News: US appeals court says Trump can slash billions in owed USAID funds
A D.C. Circuit panel 2-1 ruled the Trump administration can slash up to about $2 billion in USAID funding that had been halted.
It reversed a lower court, saying plaintiffs lacked standing and the ICA bars APA review; the Comptroller General may sue. This is a victory for Trump.
#economy
Le Monde: Heatwaves deliver lasting blows to the economy
France's heatwave shuts reactors: Gravelines' four units idle after jellyfish clogged intakes; Bugey-2 shut to avoid warming the Rhône.
Red and orange alerts blanket much of the country as temps reach 42-43°C; outdoor work paused, waste collections moved to evening hours.
Fox News: Las Vegas tourism officials blame tariffs for fewer visitors as others say magic’s gone
LVCVA cites tariffs and strained relations as a drag on Vegas tourism; international visits flat, Canada down 20%, its biggest source.
Board approved $20M for the Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix through 2027; executives blame the economy and exchange rates but expect improvement in six months.
#military
Times Of Israel: IDF source: Some of the journalists killed with Al Jazeera’s Sharif were also terror operatives
IDF says it struck a Hamas operative in Gaza, killing Anas al-Sharif and several journalists, and took steps to limit civilian harm while alleging others were terror operatives; Al Jazeera disputes the Hamas link, drawing international condemnation
#culture
Fox News: 'Aquaman' star Jason Momoa nearly drowned in surf accident during dangerous Maui trip
Jason Momoa says he nearly drowned during a 2007 Maui surf at Jaws after his leash snapped.
A friend spotted him; he fought to shore, thinking of Lola. He’s now dating Adria Arjona after splitting from Lisa Bonet, sharing custody.
The American Mind: The Great Reprinting
The Camp of the Saints is hailed as a major novel. Vauban Books issues a new edition with Rundell's translation, reviving interest.
Critics call it racist, but the piece frames it as critique of European cowardice and replacement, and notes Raspail's broader work.
#education
Fox News: Abigail Spanberger, Democratic governor hopeful, unveils education overhaul plan as election nears
Spanberger vows to overhaul Virginia K-12: higher pay for teachers, stronger recruitment, and modernized schools, opposing vouchers.
The plan also boosts affordable higher education, supports HBCUs, and expands child care for working families post-COVID.
#sports
The Western Journal: Aaron Rodgers Says 21 Years in the NFL Feels Like Being Biden — Wandering Around Trying to Find Your Place
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers, in his 21st NFL season, said in Jacksonville he didn’t know anyone on the field, did a Biden-like exit, then joined Cam Heyward and TJ Watt.
The piece notes Rodgers’ past criticisms of Biden, including vaccine mandates, and his move from the Jets to Pittsburgh.
#technology
Fox News: Transform your tech setup with the best early Labor Day tech deals on Apple, Samsung, HP and more
Labor Day pushes big tech deals on phones, watches, tablets and laptops.
Discounts cover Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, Galaxy Z Flip7 FE, Apple Watch Series 10/SE, AirPods Pro 2, iPad Pro/11, MacBook Air M4, Chromebook Plus, Surface Pro, and more.