The Gaza pier idea came and went. Netanyahu pressed Biden to build a floating aid pier. It fed about 450,000 Gazans but failed after a month. Ashdod stayed open. Gallant widened aid through Kerem Shalom; Biden watched the trucks. They urged the UN to work with the Gaza Foundation, not push it aside.

In Britain, drivers face penalties up to £10,000 for neglect of summer car care. Faulty tyres, an empty wash, and dirty plates can trigger an MOT failure and points. LeaseLoco lists ten checks from tread to lights and coolant, and urges a five-minute pre-trip look to dodge fines.

Trump rolled out a red carpet for Putin in Anchorage, with a B-52 flyover and The Beast. Hillary Clinton said Trump could win a Nobel Peace Prize if he ends the Russia-Ukraine war. Newsom confronted reporters, waved a MAGA hat, and spoke of gerrymandering California.

The Digest, 8/17/2025 @400AM, CDT

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