➤ The U.S. approved a $20 billion arms sale to Israel on Tuesday, including fighter jets and munitions, sending a strong message of support amid threats from Iran and Hezbollah. (More) 

➤ President Biden on Wednesday called for Syria to "immediately" release journalist Austin Tice on the 12th anniversary of his disappearance, stating that the U.S. knows Syria has Tice, despite its denial. (More)  

➤ Republican and former NBA player Royce White on Tuesday defeated Joe Fraser in the Minnesota primary election and will face incumbent Democratic Sen. Amy Klobuchar on the November ballot. (More)   

➤ A federal judge on Tuesday issued a preliminary injunction against UCLA, saying the university cannot allow Jewish students to be barred from classes and campus amid anti-Israel protests. (More)

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➤ New York Yankees star Juan Soto hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career Tuesday night, connecting in three consecutive at-bats in a 4-1 victory over the Chicago White Sox. (See Home Run)

➤ Minnesota Vikings rookie quarterback J.J. McCarthy will miss the entire 2024 NFL season after tearing the meniscus in his right knee during Saturday’s preseason victory over the Las Vegas Raiders. (More)

➤ The Dallas Cowboys became the first sports franchise in history to be valued at over $10 billion. No other NFL team is even within $2 billion of Dallas. (More)

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➤ Big Stock Move: Reborn Coffee, Inc. shares surged by 35% on Wednesday following the announcement of its expansion into China. (More) 

➤ U.S. inflation fell to a 3-year low of 2.9% in July, signaling potential Fed rate cuts. Consumer prices rose 0.2% from June, with housing costs driving most increases. (More)

➤ Victoria's Secret names Hillary Super, former CEO of Savage X Fenty, as its new chief executive to accelerate growth and appeal to younger consumers. (See Details)

➤ The U.S. Department of Justice is reportedly considering breaking up Google following an antitrust ruling, potentially forcing divestment of Android, AdWords, and Chrome. (More)

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➤ Images of colorful auroras, sandworm-shaped clouds of cosmic dust, and solar eruptions have made the shortlist for the Astronomy Photographer of the Year 2024 competition. (See Photos) 

➤ Scientists compared samples of Stonehenge’s “altar stone” with those of others across Britain and determined its likely origin to be Scotland, meaning Neolithic people hauled the 6-ton stone more than 450 miles. (More) 

➤ Speaking of Stonehenge, a photographer took advantage of last weekend’s Perseid meteor shower and captured an astonishing photo of fireballs raining down on the prehistoric monument. (See Photo)

➤ Americans view most federal agencies favorably, though Republicans have grown more critical of the Justice Department, a new survey reveals. The National Park Service, Postal Service, and NASA garner top ratings across party lines. (See Survey)

➤ An AP-NORC poll found that 69% of Americans say extreme heat is impacting their electricity bills, while 57% report it affecting outdoor activities. (See Poll)

➤ A University of Rochester study found that the tech community is more polarized about artificial intelligence than the general public. (See Study)

➤ Milwaukee plans to build a 55-story timber skyscraper, potentially reaching 600 feet, more than doubling than current world record—also held by a Milwaukee building. (See Photos)

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