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What You Need to Know • Rookie professional golfer Jessica Bang of Australia died at age 18 in Thailand on Thursday. • Jessica Bang suffered a brain hemorrhage and underwent...

What You Need to Know • Melissa Farris, 41, was arrested for vandalizing the World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. • Farris faces two felony charges, including depredation of...

What You Need to Know • The pay gap between executives and employees increased to 312 times the median worker salary in 2025. • The AFL-CIO's annual Paywatch report highlighted...

What You Need to Know • British cyclist Finlay Tarling, 19, died in a crash during the eighth stage of the Tour of Portugal. • The accident occurred between Melgaco...

What You Need to Know • Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal charges related to the shooting death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. • The federal charges carry a maximum...

What You Need to Know • Ravyn Lenae, an American singer-songwriter, released her third studio album, Blue Island, on August 14, 2026. • The single "Love Me Not" from her...

What You Need to Know • The U.S. Department of Justice issued a legal opinion expanding military powers to detain migrants near the U.S.-Mexico border. • The opinion allows military...

What You Need to Know • Luigi Mangione, 28, pleaded guilty to federal stalking charges related to the shooting of Brian Thompson. • The shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson...

What You Need to Know • Recent polling indicates that 68 percent of Cuban Americans disapprove of deporting Cubans from the U.S. • Between January 2025 and March 2026, the...

What You Need to Know • Madison police approached Cory Ruiz on July 22 after reports of bicycle theft and vehicle tampering. • During a struggle with officers, Ruiz brandished...

What You Need to Know • Traditional savings accounts currently average an interest rate of 0.38%, significantly lower than inflation. • High-yield savings accounts and money market accounts offer rates...

What You Need to Know • Jefferson Kelley, father of sailor Jackson Kelley, expressed concerns over the USS Abraham Lincoln's extended deployment. • The USS Abraham Lincoln has been deployed...

What You Need to Know • Social media accounts have manipulated algorithms by sharing emotive content to gain visibility. • Insiders report that posts eliciting strong reactions are more likely...

What You Need to Know • World Athletics President Sebastian Coe will defend sanctions against Russia at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. • The Russian Athletics Federation has filed...

What You Need to Know • Israeli forces have blocked access to three homes in Qusra, trapping about 15 Palestinians for nearly a week. • Activists attempted to deliver food...

What You Need to Know • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu referred to the UK as the “Islamic Republic of Britain” during a podcast. • Netanyahu criticized British media coverage...

What You Need to Know • Cuisinart’s Core Custom 10-Cup Food Processor is currently available for 50% off at Kohl’s. • The food processor features a 500-watt motor and includes...

What You Need to Know • Tropical Storm Lala is expected to strengthen into a hurricane as it approaches Hawaii on Saturday. • As of 5 a.m. ET, Lala has...