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Senate GOP to Invest $5 Million in South Carolina Campaign for Darline Graham

The Senate Leadership Fund is set to invest $5 million in Darline Graham's South Carolina Senate campaign, reflecting concerns about the competitiveness of the traditionally Republican seat. The funding comes as Senate Republicans have halted ad spending in North Carolina, where their candidate is trailing. Polls indicate a close race between Graham and her Democratic opponent, Annie Andrews.

Axios

Bryan Johnson Discusses Autoimmune Disease and Longevity Efforts

Bryan Johnson, a key figure in the longevity movement, announced his diagnosis of autoimmune gastritis, which some critics celebrated. Johnson sees this diagnosis as a challenge and motivation to continue his efforts in promoting longevity, despite the irony of his situation as the founder of the "Don't Die" movement.

New York Times — Politics

FCC Reviews Disney's Broadcast Licenses Amid Diversity Investigation

The Federal Communications Commission is reviewing Disney's local broadcast licenses as part of an investigation into the company's diversity and inclusion practices, according to FCC chair Brendan Carr. This situation has escalated into a legal battle between the two parties.

Axios

Wall Street Profits Projected to Reach Record Levels

According to a report from the New York State Comptroller's office, Wall Street profits are projected to reach record levels, with first-half profits for 2026 estimated at $45.9 billion, a 51.3% increase from the previous year. Factors contributing to this growth include the AI boom and increased trading activity, although uncertainties remain regarding market conditions in the second half of the year.

New York Post

Jim Bakker Passes Away a Week After Sister's Death

Jim Bakker, the televangelist, died at 86, a week after his sister, Donna Puckett, passed away. Bakker's career was marked by both significant success in Christian television and various scandals, including legal troubles in the late 1980s and a recent controversy in 2021 regarding health claims.

Al Jazeera English

Trump orders firing squad execution for Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan

President Donald Trump has approved the execution of Nidal Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people in the Fort Hood shooting in 2009, by firing squad. This marks the first military execution in the US in over 60 years, with the Army secretary to determine the execution's timing and location.

Fox News — Latest

NYPD Detective Released from Hospital After Being Stabbed in Bronx

Detective Jose Mercedes of the NYPD was released from Jacobi Medical Center after being stabbed multiple times during a robbery attempt in the Bronx. He was attacked while off-duty and pursued the suspects before collapsing. The attackers are still at large.

BBC — Business

Parents Establish Pensions for Children Despite Long Wait for Access

Richard and Caitlin Brain from Swansea have established pensions for their two young children, contributing £50 monthly to each account, which will be inaccessible until the children turn 57. They also set up Junior ISAs, contributing £60 monthly per child. The couple reports that these financial commitments require them to adjust their spending habits. Similar pension initiatives exist in the US, such as Trump Accounts, which allow contributions for children's future financial security.

New York Post

US Removes B-1 Bombers from UK Base Due to Iranian Drone Attack Threat

The US has relocated B-1 bombers from a UK air base due to concerns over a potential Iranian drone attack, reportedly planned by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. The decision follows the foiling of a separate terror plot targeting the same base by British authorities, with indications of Iranian involvement.

militarytimes.com

Nidal Malik Hasan to be executed by U.S. Army firing squad

Nidal Malik Hasan, responsible for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting that killed 13 and injured 32, is set to be executed by a U.S. Army firing squad, as announced by the Pentagon. This execution would be the first by firing squad since 1945, with the Secretary of the Army to determine the timing and location.

nbcnews.com

Trump to Fund Campaign Ads After Bipartisan Criticism of Federal Spending

President Trump announced he will personally fund campaign-style ads promoting his administration, ending the use of federal funds for this purpose after bipartisan criticism. The government had spent at least $10 million on these ads, which some lawmakers criticized as propaganda.

The Daily Beast

JD Vance's Rally in Fairbanks Interrupted by Heckler

JD Vance's rally in Fairbanks, Alaska, supporting Senator Dan Sullivan, was interrupted by a heckler who made insulting remarks about both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. Vance addressed the disruption during his speech, emphasizing the importance of Sullivan's election amidst a competitive race against Democrat Mary Peltola.