War lingers. Russia keeps pounding Ukraine. Peace talks stay distant. A summit is nowhere in sight. IPC says about 500,000 Gazans face famine amid 22 months of Israeli fire; aid depends on a ceasefire and time.

Trump says the CHIPS Act gives the United States a stake in Intel—433.3 million non-voting shares at $20.47, a $1.9 billion paper gain. Intel lays off more than 20,000; critics warn such a gov stake could politicize tech, with no board seat.

Vetting goes on. The White House screens 55 million visa holders; revoked visas could trigger deportations for overstays, crime, or terrorism. Secretary Rubio pauses all worker visas for commercial truck drivers as part of the crackdown.

Hartlepool’s Wasco Coatings UK faces closure as CCS pipes are coated overseas in France and Greece; four weeks of work remain. Critics say Labour’s job pledges were betrayed; the government says it backs domestic supply chains and value for money. The talk runs toward the "far right" and the "progressive" camps.

The Digest, 8/23/2025 @600AM, CDT

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