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The Arctic Ocean's ability to absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere appears to be waning due to melting permafrost and worsening coastal erosion. LA Times
VOA VIEW: Good - more misinformation!
A pro-Trump super PAC said it plans to spend $100 million in TV ads leading up to Labor Day. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: As he should.
President Joe Biden supports the idea of eliminating taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers, an idea first proposed by former President Donald Trump, the White House said Monday.. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: They finally gave Trump the original credit.
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The U.S. government recorded a $244 billion budget deficit for July, up 10% from a year earlier, but accounting for calendar differences, the gap would have been $45 billion narrower, the Treasury Department said Monday. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: It is even greater.
Ukraine's top commander said on Monday Kyiv controlled around 621 square miles of Russia's Kursk region, his first public comments since Ukraine launched its biggest cross-border attack in almost 2 1/2 years of full-scale war. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: Bragging will cause Putin to respond harder.
The United States is deeply concerned that Iran is planning to deliver hundreds of ballistic missiles to Russia, State Department deputy spokesperson Vedant Patel told reporters on Monday, adding that such a move would represent a dramatic escalation. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: Iran is testing Biden's weakness/
Former President Donald Trump is preparing to sue the Department of Justice over the FBI's raid on his Mar-a-Lago estate in 2022, claiming that it was "political persecution" and unlawful. Newsmax
VOA VIEW: Sounds good.
The 26-year-old victim was knifed in the stomach around 10:30 a.m. at Field 82 on the island – near tents used by migrants at the complex, authorities and sources said. New York Post
The quake was centered about five miles northeast of downtown, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. New York Times
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Toddlers who watch videos on digital tablets are more likely to pitch a fit at bedtime as their screen time increases, a study has found. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It should be avoided or even stopped.
In the name of consumer protection, a slew of U.S. federal agencies are working to make it easier for Americans to click the unsubscribe button for unwanted memberships and recurring payment services. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: Good!
Christina Westman dreamed of working with Parkinson's disease and stroke patients as a music therapist when she started studying at St. Cloud State University. Washington Times
VOA VIEW: It's about time.
Coastal tribes in the Pacific Northwest experience some of the most severe effects of climate change - from rising seas to severe heat - but face an array of bureaucratic barriers to access government funds meant to help them adapt, a report released Monday found. Washington Times
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The House Freedom Caucus urged Republican leadership to push for a stopgap measure to keep the government funded through the new year rather than approving a new overall funding package. CBS
The U.S. is sending the USS Georgia guided missile submarine to the Middle East "in light of escalating regional tensions," the Pentagon said. CBS
VOA VIEW: Good!
On Friday, the FDA approved Neffy, the first nasal spray to be used as an emergency treatment for the tens of millions of Americans at risk of potentially life-threatening allergic reactions. CBS
VOA VIEW: About time.
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The "responsible" way to memorialize the Clotilda is to protect it under the water where it was discovered in 2019. CBS
Mortgage rates are finally starting to come down, which is giving some homeowners a bit of relief. But many looking to buy could still face unaffordable prices and a tight market. CBS
VOA VIEW: They will shoot up if Trump does not prevail.
Hopefully there won't be as many technical glitches for students, but the 2025-26 FAFSA won't open on time, the DOE announced. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Thing would be better under the Trump administration.
Although the economy is growing, consumers remain somewhat pessimistic. CNBC
VOA VIEW: The word "wrongly" is a liberal media verbiage.
Russian President Vladimir Putin vowed a "worthy response" to Ukraine's ongoing incursion into Russian territory. CNBC
VOA VIEW: Putin is causing a major challenge.
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A Brooklyn man has been charged with a hate crime after allegedly saying "Free Palestine" before stabbing a male individual near a synagogue, police say. FOX News
VOA VIEW: He should go to jail for a long time.
Kamala Harris VP pick and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is facing renewed scrutiny for a $250 million COVID-19 fraud scandal in Minnesota that critics say falls on his shoulders. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Walz and Harris are lying fools.
An illegal Venezuelan migrant accused of 22 crimes in six months in New York City still hasn't been deported, according to a local news report and the House Judiciary Committee. FOX News
VOA VIEW: Biden/Harris disparity.
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The White House on Monday announced proposed rule changes across several departments to streamline customer service experiences and prevent cumbersome waits and processes to cancel services or get refunds. UPI
VOA VIEW: More false promises.
China on Sunday told Iran it condemns the recent assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh and supports Tehran's defense of its "sovereignty, security and national dignity," according to Beijing's foreign ministry. UPI
VOA VIEW: China is getting itself in a major world conflict.
The United States and South Korea will kick off a large-scale joint military exercise next week, both countries announced Monday, as tensions on the Korean Peninsula remain at their highest in years. UPI
VOA VIEW: NK is causing itself a major conflict - testing Biden weakness.
New military recruits will begin receiving baseline cognitive tests that will make it easier to diagnose and treat traumatic brain injuries as their careers progress, the Defense Department has announced. UPI
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