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The ‘Double Haters’ are talking and it’s a train wreck for Trump. Pennsylvania polls are also looking really good for Kamala Harris. As the momentum shifts and poll numbers change; the Trump campaign is struggling to keep Donald on message and not to veer off on crowd size, windmills and sharks.

Unbiased headline news – U.S. consumer prices rose as expected in July, with year-to-year inflation growing at its slowest pace since March 2021, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The consumer price index increased by a seasonally adjusted 0.2% in July and 2.9% over the past 12 months. Dow Jones economists had predicted a 0.2% rise for the month and a 3% increase over the past year. Core CPI, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, also rose 0.2% in July. — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that Ukrainian troops are advancing further into Russia, as Kyiv’s largest cross-border operation entered its second week. The Ukrainian army entered Russia’s Kursk region on August 6, capturing dozens of settlements in the largest foreign offensive on Russian soil since World War II. “In the Kursk region, we are advancing further. From one to two kilometers (0.6-1.2 miles) in different areas since the start of the day,” Zelenskyy stated on social media. — A surge in whooping cough infections continues to spread nationwide, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. At least 259 pertussis cases were reported during the first week of August, up from 215 weekly cases at the end of June, the CDC reports. Pennsylvania has reported 1,489 cases so far this year, the highest of any state. New York follows with 1,266 reported infections. — Governor Tim Walz has agreed to participate in a vice presidential debate hosted by CBS News on October 1st in New York City. Former President Donald Trump’s campaign has not yet confirmed the date, leaving GOP Senator JD Vance’s participation uncertain. Earlier, CBS News proposed four dates for the debate between the vice presidential nominees: September 17th, September 24th, October 1st, and October 8th. The Harris-Walz campaign quickly accepted the October 1st date. — Two people were airlifted to George Regional Hospital in Utah on Monday after being struck by lightning while visiting the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, according to the National Park Service. In a statement released Tuesday, authorities said two women, aged 22 and 23, one from the Netherlands and the other from Australia, “sustained injuries” from the lightning strike while standing near the rim of the iconic Horseshoe Bend, along the Colorado River in Arizona. — A man has been arrested after authorities discovered 10 dogs dead, still attached to their collars and chains, at a home in Mississippi, officials said. Deputies responded to a tip and arrived at a home on August 4th, finding no one there, according to the Lafayette County Sheriff’s Department. After obtaining a warrant, investigators found the 10 deceased dogs. An additional 20 dogs, many of whom appeared malnourished, were taken to a veterinarian’s office. — The family of an Ohio man who was fatally shot by a former sheriff’s deputy will receive $7 million to settle a federal civil rights lawsuit related to the December 2020 shooting. The Franklin County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the settlement late last month. Casey Goodson Jr., 23, was shot multiple times in December 2020 as he attempted to enter his grandmother’s Columbus home. His death — one of several involving Black people killed by white Ohio law enforcement officers in recent years — sparked national outrage and calls for police reform. — Deaths from dementia have tripled over the past 21 years, according to a new study published in The Primary Care Companion for CNS Disorders. In 1999, approximately 150,000 Americans died from dementia, according to the study. By 2020, that number had tripled to over 450,000. The likelihood of dying from dementia increased across all demographic groups studied, according to study author Mohsan Ali, a physician at King Edward Medical University in Pakistan. —

Trump’s continued attacks on Harris’ rise stir fears he could question election outcome if he loses in November. He’s at it again. Finding ways to get in that White House no matter what. He was quiet when running against Biden because he was leading in the polls. Now that the polls are tighter and in some cases Harris leading in key states; Trump is back at questioning the election and stirring up propaganda.

Unbiased headline news – The Biden administration is set to accelerate the processing of asylum-seekers at the U.S.-Canada border, responding to a significant surge in migrant crossings in that area. This initiative involves modifying the way the U.S. handles migrants under the “Safe Third Country” asylum agreement with Canada. Initially signed in 2002 and expanded last year, this agreement permits U.S. and Canadian authorities to send asylum-seekers back across their shared border, based on the premise that both countries are considered safe for individuals seeking refuge. — The United States, United Kingdom, France, Germany, and Italy have committed to providing “full support” for ongoing efforts to stabilize the Middle East as tensions threaten to escalate into a broader regional conflict involving Iran and Hezbollah. The leaders of these five nations released a joint statement, indicating they had “discussed the situation in the Middle East,” and reaffirmed their shared goal of de-escalating tensions. They also reiterated their call for a ceasefire in Gaza and urged for a deal to secure the release of remaining hostages held by Hamas. — The Federal Aviation Administration will distribute $566.4 million in grants for nearly 300 projects aimed at improving airports across the country, according to the Department of Transportation. These grants, provided under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will be allocated to projects in 47 states, the FAA noted. The funds will be used for various initiatives, including airport planning and development, sustainability efforts, terminal expansions, baggage system upgrades, and safety improvements. — The United Auto Workers union has filed federal labor charges against former President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. The union alleges that during a recent interview, Trump and Musk advocated for the firing of striking workers, which is prohibited under the National Labor Relations Act. The act makes it illegal to fire or threaten to fire workers who go on strike. “I mean, I look at what you do,” Trump told Musk during the interview, “You walk in, you say, ‘You want to quit?’ They go on strike.” — A mother accidentally struck her 12-year-old daughter with her car during school drop-off, critically injuring her, according to Florida officials. The incident occurred as the mother was dropping off her daughter near her Sarasota middle school for the first day of classes, per the Florida Highway Patrol and the school district. The girl was exiting the SUV on the passenger side when she dropped her markers and pens, leading to the tragic accident, according to the highway patrol. — Two former Los Angeles sheriff’s deputies, along with two ex-foreign military members—one from the U.K. and one from Australia—have been accused of staging a “sham raid” on a man’s home as part of a business dispute, federal prosecutors have revealed. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California, the four men were hired by a “wealthy Chinese national,” identified as an unindicted co-conspirator, to coerce the victim into relinquishing his shares in a Chinese rubber chemical company and nearly $37 million. — A black bear attacked and injured a 3-year-old girl inside a tent at a private campground in Montana, just north of Yellowstone National Park, over the weekend, according to state wildlife officials. The attack occurred around 10 p.m. on Sunday at a campground south of Red Lodge, after which the girl was taken to a hospital in Billings. Fish, Wildlife and Parks officials did not have an update on her condition as of Tuesday, according to game warden Randy Hutzenbiler. The campground was evacuated, and traps were set in the area. — A manufacturer of “lab-grown” meat has filed a lawsuit challenging a newly enacted Florida law that prohibits the sale of the product. U.S. regulators first approved the sale of what is known as “cell-cultured” or “cell-cultivated” meat in June 2023. Proponents argue that the product offers a more ethical and sustainable alternative to conventionally raised chicken, beef, and pork. However, lawmakers in Florida and Alabama have labeled cultivated meat a threat to their states’ agriculture industries and have enacted bans on its sale. —

Two clueless rich billionaires getting together can only mean big trouble. When they begin to talk and compare notes, it can only mean problems for the American people. When they chat and laugh at things they did to the average blue collar American worker; it can only mean problems. Well, that’s exactly what the UAW witnessed and they’re not taking this sitting down.

Unbiased headline news – President Vladimir Putin directed his military on Monday to “dislodge” Ukrainian forces that have entered Russian territory. Kyiv launched a surprise offensive into Russia’s western Kursk region last Tuesday, seizing over two dozen settlements in the most significant cross-border incursion on Russian soil since World War II. “The main task is, of course, for the defense ministry to dislodge the enemy from our territories,” Putin stated. — Thousands of residents around Athens evacuated their homes, including those in the historic town of Marathon. The massive wildfire front edged closer to the Greek capital despite “superhuman” efforts to contain it, according to officials. Authorities ordered at least five more communities and two hospitals northeast of Athens to evacuate after eight nearby villages, including Marathon, were told to leave. “Our entire town is engulfed in flames and facing difficult times,” Mayor Tsirkas told local media. — Over 47,000 people across Europe died last year due to heat, according to a new report published in Nature Medicine. The study, conducted by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), analyzed a vast amount of historical temperature and mortality data from 35 different countries to arrive at its conclusions. The year 2023 set records as the hottest year to date, and experts predict 2024 could surpass it. — Several U.S. service members sustained minor injuries from a drone attack in Syria on Friday, with a few transported for further evaluation, the Pentagon reported Monday. “Several U.S. and coalition personnel were treated for minor injuries, including smoke inhalation. Others are being examined for traumatic brain injuries out of an abundance of caution,” Pentagon press secretary Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder told reporters. The Pentagon did not specify how many personnel were injured or transported when asked. — A third death has been reported in connection with a multistate outbreak of Listeria monocytogenes infections linked to a Boar’s Head deli meat recall. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced last Thursday that since a previous update on July 31, nine additional listeria cases had been reported, including a new death in Virginia. In total, 43 illnesses have resulted in hospitalization. The ready-to-eat liverwurst products were produced between June 11, 2024, and July 17, 2024, and have a 44-day shelf life. — Crews on Monday demolished a Texas church where a gunman killed more than two dozen worshippers in 2017. The crew used heavy machinery to level the small building, even though some families wanted to preserve the scene of the deadliest church shooting in U.S. history. A judge authorized last month the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs to demolish the sanctuary where the attack occurred, which had been kept as a memorial until now. — A 4.4 magnitude earthquake shook the Los Angeles area early Monday afternoon. The epicenter was located near the city’s Highland Park neighborhood, a few miles north of downtown Los Angeles, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. No injuries were reported, and no significant infrastructure damage was found, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. This quake was preceded by two smaller earthquakes — 1.7 magnitude and 1.3 magnitude. — Cancer cases and deaths among men are projected to rise sharply worldwide by 2050, according to a new study. The study, published in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society, predicts an 84% increase in cancer cases and a 93% increase in cancer deaths among men globally between 2022 and 2050. The increases were most significant among men aged 65 and older.