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Wednesday, July 8, 2026 · AM Edition · Sources

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1
US and Iran Exchange Strikes Near Strait of Hormuz; Trump Says Ceasefire Is Over
  • The Guardian — “Middle East crisis live: Trump says memorandum of understanding with Iran is ‘over’ but talks can continue”
  • The Guardian — “Trump declares ceasefire with Iran over during angry broadside at Nato summit”
  • The Guardian — “US and Iran trade strikes around strait of Hormuz as ceasefire is violated again”
  • The Guardian — “First Thing: Trump calls Iran’s leaders ‘scum’ and declares fragile ceasefire over”
  • The New York Times — “Iran Live Updates: Trump Casts Doubt on Future of Cease-Fire After Latest Strikes”
2
Trump Criticizes NATO Allies at Ankara Summit, Repeats Greenland Demand and Threatens Trade with Spain
  • The Guardian — “Trump makes fresh Greenland demand and threatens trade with Spain at Nato meeting – Europe live ”
  • The New York Times — “Live Updates: Trump Lashes Out at Europe at NATO Summit”
  • The New York Times — “Drama and Spectacle as Trump Makes His NATO Entrance”
3
French Court Upholds Le Pen Embezzlement Conviction; She Announces 2027 Presidential Bid
  • Fox News World — “French court clears path for conservative presidential candidate, but house arrest threatens campaign”
  • BBC World — “Will Le Pen rise again? French nationalist leader defiant after court's ruling”
  • NPR News — “Le Pen says she'll run for French presidency next year despite court-ordered monitor”
  • PBS NewsHour — “What to know about the electronic ankle monitor a French court says Marine Le Pen must wear”
4
US Launches New Strikes on Iran Following Attacks on Tankers in Strait of Hormuz
  • BBC World — “Trump says ceasefire is 'over' after US and Iran trade strikes”
  • BBC World — “US strikes target Iranian military boats”
  • NPR News — “Trump says he believes the Iran ceasefire is 'over.' And, IOC lifts Russia's suspension”
  • NPR News — “At NATO summit in Turkey, Trump says he believes ceasefire with Iran is 'over'”
  • PBS NewsHour — “U.S. launches new strikes on Iran after attacks on tankers in Strait of Hormuz”
  • PBS NewsHour — “At NATO summit, Trump pressures allies on loyalty, defense spending and Greenland”
5
Nigel Farage Resigns from UK Parliament to Force By-Election Amid Funding Scrutiny
  • Fox News World — “Nigel Farage resigning from UK Parliament”
  • BBC News — “Chris Mason: It's far from certain whether by-election will strengthen Farage”
6
IOC Provisionally Lifts Russia's Olympic Suspension Ahead of 2028 Los Angeles Games
  • Newser — “IOC Lifts Russia Suspension”
7
NATO Allies Announce £37 Billion Commitment for New Missile Defense Project
  • BBC World — “Nato allies announce £37bn for new missile project”
8
Oil Prices Rise More Than 5% and Stocks Fall After Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Over
  • The Guardian — “Oil prices jump over 5% after Trump suggests ceasefire with Iran has ended following fresh US strikes – business live”
  • The New York Times — “Oil Prices Jump and Stocks Drop After Trump Says Iran Deal Is ‘Over’”
9
Friday Deadline to Claim IRS Refunds for COVID-Era Penalty Charges
  • Wthr — “Deadline to claim COVID-era IRS penalty refunds is Friday”
  • Kens5.com — “Deadline to claim COVID-era IRS penalty refunds is Friday”
  • Wfaa — “Deadline to claim COVID-era IRS penalty refunds is Friday”
  • Kgw — “Deadline to claim COVID-era IRS penalty refunds is Friday”
10
Maine Senate Candidate Graham Platner Faces Calls to Withdraw After Sexual Assault Allegation
  • The Guardian — “Democrats accuse Graham Platner of trying to put ‘thumb on the scale’ of process to replace him”
  • The Guardian — “Succession fight under way after Bernie Sanders calls for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine Senate race – live”
  • Fox News — “Platner campaign putting 'thumb on scale' to influence possible replacement, Maine Dem alleges”
  • Fox News Politics — “Platner campaign putting 'thumb on scale' to influence possible replacement, Maine Dem alleges”
  • Fox News Politics — “What happens next if Platner drops out? Here's who could replace him on the ballot and how it would work”
  • NPR News — “Morning news brief”
  • PBS NewsHour — “More Democrats call for Platner to drop Maine Senate bid after sexual assault accusation”
11
Federal Government Conditions Antiterrorism Funds on States Adopting Specific Voting Rule Changes
  • The New York Times — “Administration Demands States Change Voting Rules or Lose Antiterrorism Funds”
12
Supreme Court Allows Texas App Age-Verification Law to Take Effect; Justices Kagan and Barrett Set to Testify Before Congress
  • SCOTUSblog — “Kagan and Barrett to testify before Congress”
  • SCOTUSblog — “The Supreme Court’s disturbing approach to federal spending”
  • SCOTUSblog — “Justice Jackson reignites the interpretation wars, adding to textualism’s emerging cracks”
  • SCOTUSblog — “Is Chief Justice Roberts moderating from the front?”
  • SCOTUSblog — “The latest emergency docket ruling”
  • SCOTUSblog — “Supreme Court allows Texas to enforce law requiring age verification and parental consent on apps”
  • SCOTUSblog — “The justices remained busy last summer. This year, will they actually get a break?”
  • SCOTUSblog — “The powerful, resilient, independent Supreme Court”
13
Trump Administration Reduces Federal Gun Violence Prevention Funding and Removes Related Government Reports
  • The New York Times — “Trump Administration Guts Efforts to Prevent Gun Violence, Suppressing Reports”
14
Trump Administration Cancels Teen Pregnancy Prevention Grants
  • NPR News — “Trump administration abruptly cancels grants for teen pregnancy prevention”
15
Survey Finds 11% of Americans Currently Taking GLP-1 Weight Loss Medications
  • Headtopics — “11% of Americans Are Currently Taking a GLP-1 Weight Loss Drug Like Wegovy”
16
Lake Powell Heads Toward Unprecedented Low Levels Amid Western Water Shortage
  • Guardian Environment — “Lake Powell, a vital reservoir, plunges toward unprecedented low levels as water crisis deepens in US west”
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