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Washington Examiner

Former Cornyn Staffer Joins Talarico's Senate Campaign

Jacob Smith, a former staffer for Senator John Cornyn, has joined James Talarico's Senate campaign as deputy policy director. Talarico is running against Republican nominee Ken Paxton in a competitive race, with recent polling showing Talarico at 47% support. Smith criticized Paxton's record and encouraged accountability among Republicans.

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cnbc.com

Jeanie Buss Opposes Sale of Lakers Stake

Jeanie Buss has opposed the sale of her family's stake in the Los Angeles Lakers, contradicting earlier reports of a deal with Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner. Her attorney stated that any sale would require her consent, as she is the controlling shareholder under a court order.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.00
Washington Post — Business

U.S. Debt Projected to Reach $40 Trillion Sooner Than Anticipated

The U.S. national debt is projected to hit $40 trillion ahead of schedule due to increased borrowing linked to lost revenue from invalidated tariffs. This situation may lead to earlier discussions regarding the debt limit.

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BBC — Business

Wetherspoons prohibits music from phones in pubs

Wetherspoons has implemented a ban on customers playing music from their phones in pubs. This decision follows complaints about noise from videos and phone conversations.

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BBC — Business

Ferguson Shipyard to Reduce Workforce by 25%

Ferguson Shipyard will cut 70 positions from its workforce of 283 as part of a voluntary redundancy process. This represents a 25% reduction in staff at the facility.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: -0.10
Axios

Florida Primary Highlights Unique Political Landscape

The Florida primary on August 18 features significant races for governor, Senate, and House seats, highlighting the state's Republican dominance and various controversies among candidates. Rep. Byron Donalds is favored in the governor's race, while former Rep. David Jolly leads in fundraising on the Democratic side. The primary also includes notable challenges and allegations against several candidates.

Bias: 36 Sentiment: +0.00
Axios

Political Maneuvering Influences Midterm Elections

The 2026 midterm elections are seeing various political strategies, including the use of super PACs and allegations of candidate manipulation. Key incidents include lawsuits against a Green Party candidate in Pennsylvania, the presence of two candidates named Dan Sullivan in Alaska, and last-minute withdrawals by Democratic candidates to support independents. These maneuvers could significantly impact the control of Congress.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: +0.00
New York Times — Business

West Palm Beach Airport Renamed to Honor President Trump

The airport in West Palm Beach has been renamed President Donald J. Trump International Airport as of August 18, 2026. The new name is now recognized by the global aviation industry.

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New York Times — Tech

Concerns Raised About Aging Transformers in Power Grid

Experts have raised concerns about the aging infrastructure of the power grid in the United States, particularly regarding hand-built transformers. A failure of a substantial number of these transformers could result in extended blackouts.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: -0.20
Deutsche Welle

Meta faces trial over alleged social media harm to children

A lawsuit has been filed by four U.S. states against Meta, claiming that the company has made Facebook and Instagram addictive for children. The states are seeking both financial damages and changes to the platforms.

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New York Post

Two planes experience tire blowouts after landing at O'Hare airport

Two passenger planes suffered tire blowouts at Chicago's O'Hare airport on Monday. The first incident involved an American Airlines flight from LaGuardia, followed by a similar occurrence with a United Airlines aircraft three hours later.

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Axios

Women Represent 26% of New AI Hires in the U.S.

LinkedIn data shows that women made up only 26% of new hires in AI roles in the U.S. last year, compared to 50% in non-AI jobs. The report indicates that while AI positions are growing and lucrative, women remain underrepresented, particularly in high-paying technical roles.

Bias: 4 Sentiment: -0.10