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Judge Orders Google to Facilitate Rival App Store Installations

A judge has mandated that Google ease the installation of rival app stores on Android devices, following a legal dispute with Epic Games. This ruling is part of ongoing efforts to address Google's monopoly over Android app distribution, which was determined by a jury nearly three years ago.

Axios

House Democrats Criticize Republican Ads on Stock Trading Legislation

House Democrats are criticizing Republican ads that promote the Stop Insider Trading Act, which passed in July. The legislation bans members of Congress from buying individual stocks but allows for certain exceptions. Democrats argue that the Republican campaign misrepresents the bill and highlights the political maneuvering surrounding the issue.

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Shooting Incident Involving Armed Man and Oakland Police Under Investigation

On July 13, an armed confrontation between Oakland police and Jose Angel Castillo, 43, ended in a shooting after Castillo allegedly lunged at officers with weapons. The incident is under investigation by multiple agencies, and the officers involved have been placed on administrative leave.

New York Times — US

Appeals Court Addresses Trump’s Use of Alien Enemies Act

President Trump issued a proclamation in March 2025 to deport individuals linked to a Venezuelan gang under the Alien Enemies Act. An appeals court has reviewed the case but has not resolved a key question related to the act's use.

New York Times — Politics

Appeals Court Addresses Trump's Use of Alien Enemies Act

President Trump issued a proclamation in March 2025 to deport individuals linked to a Venezuelan gang under the Alien Enemies Act. An appeals court has opted not to resolve a key question related to this proclamation.

The Daily Beast

Kenan Thompson Remembers Former Co-Star Christy Knowings Following Her Death

Kenan Thompson shared a heartfelt tribute on Facebook for his former co-star Christy Knowings, who died at 46 after an asthma attack led to brain damage. Knowings, known for her role on 'All That,' is the second cast member from the show to pass away this year, following Kianna Underwood's death in a hit-and-run incident.

Axios

Jared Kushner to Visit Israel and Egypt for Gaza Discussions

Jared Kushner is set to visit Israel next week to discuss the Gaza situation as part of U.S. efforts to advance a peace plan involving disarmament of Hamas. The visit comes amid skepticism from the Israeli government and political pressures related to upcoming elections. Kushner will also meet with mediators from Egypt, Qatar, and Turkey.

The Verge

Microsoft Retires Mico Character from Copilot Voice Mode

Microsoft has decided to remove the Mico character from its Copilot voice mode, relocating it to the Learn Live platform for enhanced interactivity. Mico was launched in October 2025 as a way to provide the chatbot with a unique identity and real-time reactions.

Fox News — Politics

Milwaukee Primary Results Delayed Due to Human Error

The Milwaukee primary election results were delayed by an hour due to a human error involving the failure to download results from USB flash drives. Despite the delay, election officials confirmed that the integrity of the results remained intact. The incident has drawn criticism amid ongoing scrutiny of election administration in Democratic-led jurisdictions.

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Milwaukee Primary Results Delayed Due to Human Error

The Milwaukee primary results were delayed by an hour due to a human error involving the failure of five USB flash drives to download election results. Election officials confirmed that the integrity of the results was maintained, and no ballots were lost. The incident has drawn criticism amid ongoing scrutiny of election administration in Democratic-led states.

Washington Examiner

Senator Ed Markey Receives Support from Super PAC Amid Primary Campaign

Senator Ed Markey, who previously sought to ban super PACs from Democratic primaries, is now supported by one in his campaign against Representative Seth Moulton. The Commonwealth Together PAC has released ads criticizing Moulton, while Markey has not denounced these ads despite his past advocacy against such funding in primaries.

Guardian — US

Massachusetts Teen Charged with Double Murder, Allegedly Used ChatGPT

Arjun Aravind, a 17-year-old from Massachusetts, has been charged with the murders of his mother and younger brother. Prosecutors allege that he used ChatGPT and the internet to research fantasy stories about killing, and he is being held without bail following his arraignment.

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World War II Memorial Vandalized with Pink Spray Paint in Washington, D.C.

The World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C. was vandalized with pink spray paint and a fountain was found overflowing with bubbles. U.S. Park Police are investigating the incident, which has drawn condemnation from the Department of the Interior. The memorial honors the armed forces and the Americans who died in World War II.

Fox News — Politics

World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. vandalized with pink spray paint

The World War II Memorial in Washington D.C. was vandalized on August 13, 2026, with pink spray paint and a fountain overflowing with bubbles. U.S. Park Police are investigating the incident, which has drawn condemnation from officials and the public. The memorial honors the sacrifices of over 400,000 Americans during World War II.