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NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stated that President Trump will assess Russian President Putin's seriousness in their upcoming meeting on Friday, aimed at negotiating a ceasefire in Ukraine. Rutte emphasized Ukraine's essential involvement in future discussions and lauded Trump's prior engagement with Putin as a pivotal step, despite concerns about the meeting's format excluding Ukrainian leadership. Want More Context? 🔎

A 25-year-old tourist from New York, Kevin Mares, was fatally shot in La Perla, Puerto Rico, while attending a Bad Bunny concert. The incident occurred at a nightspot during an argument that escalated into gunfire, injuring two others; police are investigating the motive, noting that Mares was an innocent bystander visiting with friends. Want More Context? 🔎

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting pressure over his controversial plan to seize Gaza City amidst rising malnutrition deaths in Gaza, with critics arguing it could exacerbate the humanitarian crisis and endanger hostages. Protests have erupted in Israel, and foreign condemnation of the plan has emerged, while Netanyahu maintains that the situation is exaggerated and insists on a military offensive to defeat Hamas. Want More Context? 🔎

NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch, the Xfinity Series points leader, broke his collarbone after falling from his car while celebrating his sixth win of the season at Watkins Glen. After being treated at a hospital, Zilisch, who expressed gratitude for the quick medical response, will miss the Cup race but plans to return on Aug. 22 at Daytona International Speedway. Want More Context? 🔎

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! ANACONDA, Mont. – ANACONDA, MT: Residents of Anaconda long suspected that Michael Paul Brown, who allegedly killed four people at the Owl Bar, would "snap" due to his erratic behavior. Despite attempts from locals to help him with mental health issues, Brown rejected assistance, culminating in the tragic incident on August 1, 2025. Want More Context? 🔎

Former Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams warned that cutting funding for mRNA vaccine development, following Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s $500 million funding halt, could lead to unnecessary deaths, citing the technology's role in saving millions during the COVID-19 pandemic. Additionally, Adams criticized Kennedy's response to a recent shooting near the CDC, claiming it lacked urgency and failed to adequately condemn violence against health workers. Want More Context? 🔎