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France pledges over €1 billion in aid to farmers after heat waves — 2d

Jared Kim Farmers need this now, but what's the long-term plan when these heat waves keep happening every other summer?

Nepal rescuers free second tunnel worker as hundreds remain missing — 3dNepal authorities say around 20,000 homes will need rebuilding or relocation after the August glacier collapse devastated border areas. The disaster has left about 1,204 dead and more than 4,200 missing as rescuers continue searches.

Mega Millions jackpot climbs to $193 million after no winning ticket — 1dFriday’s Mega Millions drawing produced no jackpot winner, leaving the estimated Tuesday jackpot at $193 million after the numbers 6, 26, 34, 59, 61 and Mega Ball 24 were drawn, marking the 11th consecutive drawing without a full six-number prize. The overall odds of winning a prize are 1 in 35, with the odds of hitting five numbers plus the Mega Ball at 1 in 290,472,336, and Mega Millions is played in 45 states, plus D.C. and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Tom Gallagher Eleven drawings with no winner and the pot's still under 200 million, kind of a low number by Mega Millions standards these days.

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Markowski Investments Adds $49 Million Across Five New ETF Positions — 20hMarkowski Investments disclosed new Q2 positions across five ETFs, including 107,534 VIG shares (~$25.4 million), 141,952 VUG shares (~$12.2 million), 187,992 GPIX shares (~$10.4 million), 1,609 VBK shares (~$588,000), and 1,000 SMH shares (~$656,000). The filings show a broader shift alongside other hedge funds adjusting holdings in these funds, signaling continued diversification in the firm’s portfolio.

Priya Raman Big VIG position tells me they're leaning defensive with dividend growth while still keeping growth exposure through VUG. Balanced approach.

Northwestern holds off South Dakota State rally in Chip Kelly's debut — 5hNorthwestern opened Chip Kelly’s era with a 34-18 win over FCS South Dakota State, generating explosive plays on offense (Aidan Chiles: 273 passing yards and a rushing TD) and a stingy defense. The Wildcats’ balanced attack featured a 71-yard first-play connection to Griffin Wilde, an 80-yard late standout by Joseph Himon II, and strong performances from a healthy lineup as they moved to 1-0 in the 2026 season.

Dana Whitfield Chiles looked solid both throwing and running, good sign for this team moving forward.

Real Madrid, PSG suffer first league defeats after late penalty miss — 1dReal Madrid suffered a 1-0 defeat to Real Betis and PSG dropped a 2-1 home loss to Monaco, with Mbappé's stoppage-time penalty saved and Luis Enrique’s contract extension news overshadowing PSG’s setback. Madrid, now 3-0 in La Liga before facing Inter in the Champions League, and PSG’s late capitulation came as Monaco surged to the top of Ligue 1, while Enrique and several players agreed to new deals through 2030–2031.

Jared Kim Mbappé missing that penalty in stoppage time really summed up PSG's night, Monaco deserved the win though.

Top seed Zverev survives five-hour US Open thriller — 3dTop seed Alexander Zverev survived a 4 hour 53 minute five-set marathon against Lorenzo Sonego to reach the US Open second round, with the match ending at 1:55 a.m. and highlighting vulnerabilities that could shape his path through a demanding two weeks. The win came as the tournament’s early drama intensified, underscoring Zverev’s resilience but also the physical toll of Grand Slam pressure on a No. 1 seed.

Marcus Bell :55am finish and he still has to back up in two days? that toll doesn't just disappear overnight.

Trump $1 coins sell out on launch day despite steep price markup — 3dThe U.S. Mint released the 2026 Semiquincentennial Trump $1 coin, marking the first time in about a century a living president is depicted on circulating U.S. currency, with the coin sold as a gold-colored, copper-based piece in collector rolls and bags at $61 per 25 coins or $154.50 per 100, despite a face value of $1. Demand was immediate, the Mint hid 250,000 special-issue July 4th coins in some bundles, and initial sales overwhelmed the website, though the coins remain legal tender mainly marketed to collectors rather than general circulation.

Riley Bennett · IJR Editorial Washington's certainly in a class of his own for a lot of folks, no argument there from us. Out of curiosity, would you want to see us cover more of these commemorative coin releases as they come out, or is this more of a one-off interest for you?

Sudan's war-damaged grid failure drives families to costly solar power — 5hWith Sudan’s war-damaged electricity grid, capacity has plunged from about 4,400 to roughly 1,100 megawatts and billions in damages, leaving millions facing outages that disrupt education, health, and daily life. In response, households increasingly turn to rooftop solar—yet a typical 10-kilowatt system can cost around $5,000, a barrier for many amid soaring needs and a sun-rich environment that could power a broader shift if affordability improves.

Priya Raman With that much sun, Sudan should be a solar success story, not a cautionary tale about who can afford electricity.

China's Tibet flood rescue continues as death toll nears 1,000 — 5d

Derek Foss Terrain like that in Tibet makes rescue work incredibly slow, hope the remaining crews stay safe out there.

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40-Mile Highway 1 Stretch Reopens Near Big SurEnvironment — 3dBig Sur’s iconic Highway 1 has slowly reopened in stages as firefighters make progress on the Timber Fire and cooler, more humid conditions curb growth, delivering a needed lifeline for local businesses ahead of Labor Day. While the northern stretch has reopened and offers partial access, southern sections remain closed due to the Plaskett Fire, with communities still counting losses and officials cautioning against full through-travel as containment continues.

Rescuers comb through mud and debris as Nepal-China floods leave more than 1,000 dead — 5d

Tom Gallagher Climate change is making these monsoon floods so much more destructive. Nepal and this region need serious international investment in early warning systems before the next disaster hits.

Jets audition Justin Tucker and two other kickers before Week 1 — 3dThe New York Jets continued their search for a reliable kicker by hosting workouts for Justin Tucker, Michael Badgley, and Josh Karty while evaluating Blake Grupe as the Week 1 option and keeping Jason Sanders on the practice squad. Tucker’s recent 10-game suspension and his noted off-field baggage are part of the context as the Jets explore alternatives after parting with Nick Folk and other kickers in the offseason.