In Alaska, Melania Trump writes to Putin. She asks him to guard children's innocence as talks to end the war go on. The talks are productive. Some points are agreed, others unresolved. Zelensky and NATO stay in touch. The EU is cautious but hopeful.

In New York, Hochul speaks in the Hamptons. She backs free enterprise after Mamdani's plan for funded groceries. Catsimatidis says it won't work. Critics warn it will burden taxpayers and squeeze private grocers. Mamdani faces an ethics complaint. Cuomo blasts him.

In Britain, Keira Borrett, 46, is jailed for 18 months. She tried to smuggle 26 kg of cannabis to fund gender reassignment surgery. The court heard she agreed to transport the drugs for £10,000. The defense calls it an impulsive lapse. The judge questions credibility.

The Digest, 8/16/2025 @930PM, CDT

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