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New Round of Trump Threats and Pullbacks Raises Uncertainty in Mideast
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August 3, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

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Blanche Gives G.O.P. Senators Written Assurances on Trump’s I.R.S. Deal

Todd Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general has been held up over concerns about a planned $1.8 billion fund for Trump allies and the president’s immunity from tax scrutiny.

New Round of Trump Threats and Pullbacks Raises Uncertainty in Mideast

Analysts and lawmakers are trying to divine whether Mr. Trump’s latest announcement means negotiations with Iran will truly get underway Monday or if the president is just working through unappealing options.

‘Do You Think if I Had a Job I Would Have Gone?’

Moroccan migrants described their despair at their economic future, explaining what propelled them across the border with Spain.

World

As France’s Elders Swelter in the Heat, Postal Workers Come to the Rescue

To help prevent heat-related deaths, the French government has asked postal workers to check in on older people.

On Venezuela’s Coast, Life Is Reduced to Survival and Burial

More than a month after the earthquakes, the coastal region of La Guaira — once Venezuela’s main gateway — is completely unrecognizable.

Attack on Pakistani Police Station Fuels Fear of Terrorism Surge

The authorities said the suicide bombing, which killed at least 14 people in the Swat Valley. The Pakistani Taliban claimed responsibility.

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U.S.

Gunman Acted Alone in Idaho In-N-Out Attack, Authorities Say

An off-duty state trooper and private citizen returned fire and are credited with slowing the 24-year-old shooter.

Spokane Wildfires Destroy Hundreds of Buildings as Thousands Evacuate

Firefighters were hopeful that improving weather conditions in Washington state could help efforts to contain the blaze, which officials described as the largest natural disaster in the history of Spokane.

Ohio Senator Calls Former Son-in-Law Accused of Abuse Unfit for Office

Senator Bernie Moreno, Republican of Ohio, broke his silence about allegations of domestic abuse his daughter has made against Representative Max Miller.

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Politics

How a Top Law Firm Went From Standing Up to Trump to Bending the Knee

Paul Weiss was a progressive stalwart for decades and led the legal resistance against President Trump in his first term. Then it surrendered without a fight. This is the inside story of its transformation.

‘Comradely’ Talks and a ‘Deer Leader’ Mascot: Scenes From the D.S.A. Summit

At a national meeting of the Democratic Socialists of America, nervous energy and a sprawling tableau of sometimes-competing interests were on display.

Five Big Moments in Michigan’s Democratic Senate Primary

Divisions over Israel and high-profile endorsements have shaped the closely-watched race between a progressive former public health official and a more moderate member of Congress.

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Business

U.S. and Japan Coordinated to Help Stabilize the Yen

U.S. and Japanese officials confirmed that the Treasury Department had moved last week to prop up the currency, which had been trading near four-decade lows.

Oil Prices Plummet as Investors Digest Pause in Fighting in Iran War

The markets’ moves were the first since President Trump said late Saturday that he had halted a U.S. assault on Iran.

Aw, It’s Baby’s First A.I. Surveillance System

Nanit and other start-ups want to track your children through the night — and soon, for much longer than that.

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Technology

For a Day, Google Made It Easy to Spoof Satellite Imagery

A new Google Earth tool allowed the creation of A.I. deepfake maps. The tech giant quickly pulled it back after a backlash and concerns about disinformation risks.

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New York

The Quirky, Luxurious and Stylish Cannabis Dispensaries of New York

In a crowded field of legal sellers, stores in New York City are leaning into looks and vibes to find their customers.

When the Fireflies Come Out to Play

For a few weeks in the summer, they emerge from underground and perform their aerial light show, hoping to find some action.

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Arts

Ariana Grande to Step Away From Public Life After Tour Ends

Grande “will be taking a step back from visibility” after her Eternal Sunshine Tour concludes next month, a spokeswoman for the singer said on Sunday.

‘Hadestown’ Parts Ways With Actor After Transgender Comments Surface

Geno Segers was set to join the production with an all-new principal cast in September.

‘House of the Dragon’ Season 3, Episode 7 Recap: Wild Animals

Everyone has a plan until the fire-breathing dragon gets involved.

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Books

Everything Is Wonderful. Keep Scrolling if You Don’t Believe Me.

In “The Story of Your Life,” Kathryn Jezer-Morton explores, without castigating, the wish to present a curated version of experience via social media.