In Jerusalem, Netanyahu spoke with the weight of a plan. “It began in Gaza and it will end in Gaza,” he said after a security cabinet session on Gaza moves. Settlers cheered as 22 new settlements and sovereignty steps were celebrated, while protesters urged a quick end to war and the release of hostages.

Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce said yes, on Instagram, with photos of the ring. The public arc of their romance since October last year had filled headlines.

Melania Trump steps out sharp as ever, launching a Presidential AI Challenge for American kids. Vanity Fair floated a Melania cover, and the idea stirred staff backlash, recalling old snubs in fashion’s halls.

Trump’s crackdown links to remittance flows. Mexico's 2024 remittances stood around 3.4% of GDP; June payments were 5.2 billion, down 16%. FAIR warned remittances move economies, and U.S. outflows run high. Mexico remains the leading recipient as migration policy shifts redraw the map.

The Digest, 8/27/2025 @330AM, CDT

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