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Lake Mead hits historic low water level as Colorado River struggles
Lake Mead reached 1,040.4 feet above sea level, surpassing its previous record low as drought, overuse and rising temperatures strain the Colorado River system.
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Food prices edged up in July amid heatwaves and energy price hikes
FAO data shows staple food prices remained above July 2025 levels as heatwaves, El Niño conditions, energy costs and geopolitical tensions affected commodity markets.
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Yemen’s Houthis claim attack on Aramco oil facility in Saudi Arabia, and other Middle East news
The Houthis said they targeted an Aramco refinery in Jazan as Iran issued new conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz and the Pentagon pushed to accelerate weapons production.
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Pentagon pushes defense companies to boost weapons production after concerns of depleted stocks
The Pentagon is pressing defense companies to accelerate weapons production as U.S. stockpiles of key missile interceptors have fallen during the conflict with Iran.
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Iran’s leaders think they have Trump cornered, but their strategy carries great risks
Iran is betting that pressure over the Strait of Hormuz will force the United States to accept its control, but the strategy carries significant risks.
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Army opens test ranges to small companies to try to get weapons quicker to the battlefield
The U.S. Army is opening five test ranges to companies developing missiles, drones and anti-drone weapons, including firms without military contracts.
home.treasury.gov
Treasury Welcomes New Critical Mineral Reference Prices
The U.S. Treasury said S&P Global’s new benchmarks could improve pricing visibility, support investment decisions, and strengthen critical mineral supply chains.
whitehouse.gov
Fact Sheet: President Donald J. Trump Announces Billions in New Deals and Investments to Power American Mining
The White House says more than $2 billion will support mining and mining-related projects, alongside more than $180 million in investments for mining education and workforce development.
faa.gov
FAA Opens New Asheville Air Traffic Control Tower to Support Record Growth in Western North Carolina
The FAA opened a new 121-foot control tower at Asheville Regional Airport, supported by $31.7 million in Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act funding.
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How the Iran-backed Houthis’ claims of deadly attacks are stoking fears of a wider regional conflict
Houthi attacks on Saudi-linked shipping and military targets have reduced traffic through Bab el-Mandeb and raised concerns about wider disruption to trade and energy routes.
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A deal with Iran over the Strait of Hormuz may require a compromise from Trump
The United States and Iran say they are close to an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but control and fees remain unresolved as shipping traffic stays well below normal.
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FACT FOCUS: Trump boasts about the economy but there’s more to the story
President Donald Trump has highlighted records in jobs, stocks, manufacturing, exports and investment. The available data show a mixed economic picture.
aboutamazon.com
Inside Amazon's first-ever drone delivery site in the UK
Amazon has begun Prime Air deliveries from its Darlington fulfillment center, marking the service’s first expansion beyond the United States.
whitehouse.gov
Private Sector Answers President Trump’s Call to Lower Prices for American Families
The White House says retailers, drugmakers, energy providers, and automakers are introducing price cuts, rate freezes, and financing offers.
github.blog
How GitHub expanded malware advisories beyond npm
GitHub says Dependabot malware advisories now cover eight package ecosystems through an importer built on OpenSSF’s malicious-packages repository.
aboutamazon.com
Everything you need to know about Prime Access: all of Prime, more than 50% off
Prime Access offers qualifying government assistance recipients and income-verified customers the full range of Prime benefits for $6.99 per month.
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Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday at Fairfax Assembly & Stamping With Red, White and Blue Chevy Bolts
Fairfax Assembly & Stamping marked the United States’ 250th birthday and the plant’s 80th year with a display of Chevrolet Bolts arranged in patriotic colors and an American flag pattern.
blogs.nvidia.com
GeForce NOW Shakes Up August With 26 New Games
GeForce NOW lists eight games added this week, a broader August lineup, QuakeCon demonstrations and 15 additional titles from July.
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Possible Strait of Hormuz deal, Israeli soldiers killed in Lebanon and other news in the Mideast
Iran says an agreement with Oman on the Strait of Hormuz is in the final drafting stage as shipping remains disrupted and violence escalates in Lebanon.
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IMO Warns of Invasive Species Risk in Strait of Hormuz
Ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz during the US-Iran war may face increased biofouling risks, potentially allowing marine species to spread when shipping resumes.
