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- 1Trump approval rating hits second-term low in NBC pollβPresident Donald Trump's approval rating dropped in a new NBC News poll, and more voters criticized his handling of the
President Donald Trump's approval rating has dropped to 41% among registered voters, a second-term low, according to a new NBC News poll. The survey also found a majority of voters, 55%, criticizing his handling of the economy, a key issue for his administration. The findings come as the closely watched midterm elections approach, raising concerns for Republicans about voter sentiment heading into the campaign season.
- 2Kyiv facing worst month of strikes since 2022βThis month is set to become the worst month for Kyiv since 2022, with more than 155 strikes already recorded January 202
Kyiv is on course to record its worst month for aerial attacks since 2022, with more than 155 strikes already registered this month. Monthly counts released online show a steady climb through 2026, from 21 strikes in March to 90 in May and 83 in July, with the current total already surpassing every previous month this year. Observers say the figures point to a sharp intensification of Russian air attacks on the Ukrainian capital.
- 3Supreme Court Allows Voter Citizenship Checks Before MidtermsβSupreme Court Allows Voter Citizenship Checks via SAVE Database Before Midterms
The US Supreme Court has cleared the way for states to run voter citizenship checks using the federal SAVE database ahead of the midterm elections. The decision lets election officials verify the citizenship status of registered voters against federal records. Supporters say it protects election integrity, while voting-rights groups warn it could lead to eligible voters being wrongly flagged or purged from rolls close to the vote.
- 4Gaza prepares to hold elections for 1.25 million votersβΌGaza prepares for 1.25M voters amid destruction caused by Israeli attacks and security fears
Election preparations are underway in Gaza, where around 1.25 million people are registered to vote. Officials are working amid widespread destruction from Israeli attacks and serious security concerns. Observers are watching how logistics, safety and access to polling will be managed in conditions described as among the most difficult for any election.
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The Register has published a commentary arguing that major AI companies are building products on copyrighted creative work while the people who produced that work see little or none of the resulting revenue. The piece frames this as an unresolved tension in the AI industry between training practices, intellectual property rights, and the economics of content creation, as legal and public pressure over compensation continues to build.
- 6ShinyHunters claims FBI hack, denies financial motiveβShinyHunters claims FBI hack: 'This is NOT financially motivated'
The hacking group ShinyHunters says it breached the FBI, describing the attack as ideologically driven rather than financially motivated. The claim, reported by The Register, has drawn attention from security watchers debating whether the breach is real and what it would mean if the FBI's systems were genuinely compromised by a group better known for large-scale data theft.
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Amazon has blocked Meta's Muse AI shopping agent from operating on its platform, according to a report by The Register. The move prevents Meta's agent, which shops on users' behalf, from accessing Amazon's storefront. The decision highlights growing tensions over whether AI agents should be allowed to browse and purchase on retail sites, and whether platforms can control automated access.
- 8Thousands in Connecticut lose internet as nor'easter hitsβThousands in Connecticut without internet as norβeaster knocks out service
A nor'easter storm has knocked out internet service for thousands of customers across Connecticut. Multiple Connecticut news outlets, including CT Insider, the News-Times, and the New Haven Register, are reporting widespread service disruptions as the storm damages infrastructure. Residents are dealing with connectivity outages as the storm moves through the region, with restoration timelines not yet clear.
- 9Army sends dietitian to the HimalayasβΌNews - The Army sent a dietitian to the Himalayas. Here's why.
The US Army deployed a registered dietitian to the Himalayan region, according to a Defense Department news report. The assignment is tied to supporting soldiers operating at high altitude, where extreme cold, thin air and difficult logistics make proper nutrition and caloric intake a serious concern for performance and health. The dietitian's role covers advising on rations, hydration and altitude-related dietary needs.
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Germany are playing Greece in a UEFA Nations League match, with Spanish sports daily MARCA publishing details on kick-off time and where to watch the game on television. Fans are searching for viewing information as the fixture draws attention, with interest registered in both Spain and the United States.
- 11LA declares golf course a mountain lion habitat to block housingβΌLA declared a golf course mountain lion habitat to kill a housing project
Los Angeles has designated a golf course as mountain lion habitat in a move that blocks a proposed housing project on the site. The decision, reported by the Orange County Register, is drawing debate over whether wildlife protection is being used to stop development, and it touches on the city's broader struggles with housing shortages and the conservation of cougars in the Santa Monica Mountains area.
- 12Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin voter guide for 2026 midtermsβWhen is the midterm election? Register to vote, early voting, polling info for 2026 Election Day in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin
ABC7 Chicago has published a guide to the 2026 US midterm elections for voters in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin, covering when Election Day falls, how to register to vote, early voting periods, and polling place information. The explainer aims to help residents across the three states prepare for the November contests.