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U.S., Israel preparing to bombard energy-related targets in Iran, sources say

The U.S. and Israel plan to hit Iran's energy infrastructure as soon as this weekend, although no final decision has been made, sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.

Iran says civilian infrastructure hit by latest U.S. strikes, expands attacks to Syria, Bahrain

The escalating standoff comes as the fragile truce signed by the U.S. and Iran last month showed further signs of unravelling

The 10 worst state economies in America in 2026

Economy is a key category in CNBC’s America’s Top States for Business study, and some states stand out for the wrong reasons.

ABC News

Judge refers Trump's attorneys for potential disciplinary action over IRS lawsuit

A judge has referred President Trump's lawyers for potential disciplinary action for filing the suit against the IRS that led to the creation of Anti-Weaponization Fund.

With a $15 billion net worth, Palantir CEO Alex Karp predicts he will get 20x richer from AI—but that middle-class workers will get just modest raises | Fortune

Palantir CEO Alex Karp expects his fortune to grow to $300 billion thanks to AI—he says the U.S “biggest problem” is wealth going to unrelatable tech bros.

The Mobile Report

Apple Makes A Big Change To Carrier-Financed Device Purchases

Apple has changed their policy regarding device purchases via carrier installment. No longer will your financed device be unlocked.

The New Republic

Judge Hands Trump Ally Massive Blow in Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger

Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín determined the merger likely violated antitrust laws.

Yahoo Finance

Millions of 401(k) Holders Were Forced to Buy SpaceX at $160. They’ve Already Lost More Than $1 Billion.

A quiet rule change this month forced millions of retirement savers into one of the most hyped IPOs in years, and the stock has been sliding ever since. Your 401(k) may already be underwater on a position you never agreed to hold.

Startup Fortune

Four DOGE alumni raise at a $1.4 billion valuation for Cathedral, a stealth military cybersecurity startup backed by a16z and Sequoia - Startup Fortune

Four DOGE alumni including Gavin Kliger raised at a $1.4B valuation for Cathedral, a stealth military cybersecurity startup backed by a16z and Sequoia

Trump says FBI is ‘wasting their time’ investigating Lindsey Graham’s death

Nearly 20 FBI and other federal agents were at Graham’s home near the Capitol on Monday. FBI Director Kash Patel has said his agency is “assisting local authorities.”

Raw Story

Scandal-plagued Republican accused by ex-wife of distributing 'illegal' photos of daughter

Rep. Max Miller (R-OH) is accused in a new court filing of distributing photos of his toddler daughter that may constitute child sexual abuse material.Miller posted a public Dropbox folder on Aug. 2 to rebut domestic abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno, the daughter of Sen. Bernie Moren...

Baltimore Sun

Frank Bisignano: We’re bringing Social Security and IRS into the future

Social Security Administration and IRS head Frank Bisignano discusses his move from the private sector to the federal government and how he’s taken on the demanding roles.

weneedaballroom.com

We Need A Ballroom — A National Imperative

Republican stopgap budget stuck in Senate holding pattern as midterm shutdown looms

The House on Tuesday night advanced a continuing resolution to fund the government through early September — but Senate Republicans have vowed to hold off on the legislation amid uncertain Democratic support.

Trump administration drops subpoena for list of Jews at Penn

Penn officials and Jewish-affiliated groups had compared the subpoena to orders in Nazi Germany.