In Gaza, famine weighs on the people. The IPC says 514,000 are in famine, a quarter of Gaza's population. Israel calls the figure biased and says method matters.

Outside Jerusalem, the E1 plan cleared 3,400 homes. The move sows doubt about a two-state deal.

In Britain, HMRC says staff may use toilets aligned to the new gender. The Supreme Court ruled on biology. Critics call it unlawful. HMRC says it follows guidance and will adapt.

A man followed ChatGPT diet advice and used sodium bromide as a salt substitute for three months. Paranoia and hallucinations followed. He was diagnosed with bromide toxicity and released after three weeks.

At the Iowa State Fair, abundance sits against hunger. Nathan Sage, a newcomer, says 185,000 Iowans lack food and that SNAP cuts loom. The Marine-turned-politician says he will challenge Senator Joni Ernst in 2026.

The Digest, 8/24/2025 @800AM, CDT

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