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August 6, 2026, 4:30 a.m. Eastern time

World

In Death, a Tibetan Activist Finally Got the World’s Attention

No one doubted the intensity of Lobga Rangzen’s commitment to a Tibet free of Chinese control. But they were not prepared for what he did next.

Pakistan Starts Sweeping New Crackdown on Journalists

With a protest movement in Kashmir challenging its authority in the region, Pakistan restricts independent reporting by local and foreign media.

C.I.A. Sets Up Secret Cuba Task Force as Trump Pressures Havana

The task force will allow the spy agency to quickly direct more financial, human and technical resources at the island, with the goal of creating fissures among the Cuban political elite.

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U.S.

The Coalitions That Propelled El-Sayed’s Michigan Victory

Racial and ethnic splits, and a wide lead among younger voters, were enough for Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive, to hold off Haley Stevens, a moderate, in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary.

Helicopter Carrying Trump Flew Near Passenger Jet in Washington Airspace

Marine One, the helicopter that ferries the president, came within less than a mile of an Envoy Air flight on Tuesday, raising new concerns about air traffic control in the congested area.

Someone Is Poisoning Trees Near Lake Tahoe

Eleven trees have been killed over the past several years by a strong-smelling, unidentified substance. Another 16 were just attacked this year.

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Politics

Trump Said Qatari Jet Was Destined for His Library. That May Change.

A White House official says no final decision has been made about which plane will go on display at the Trump presidential library. That leaves the fate of the Qatari jet unclear.

Fauci Faces Contempt of Congress Vote on Thursday

A Senate panel scheduled a vote after Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions at a hearing last week. Here are the legal issues involved.

Scandal Leaves North Carolina G.O.P. With No Candidate and Little Time

Representative Chuck Edwards’s decision to drop his re-election bid amid sexual harassment charges came as a Democratic farmer, Jamie Ager, was already making inroads.

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Business

F.D.A. Approves Moderna’s mRNA Flu Vaccine

The agency had initially refused to even review the application but reversed course after a public outcry.

Bunny Dolls and Disturbing Allegations: Max Miller’s Strange CNN Interview

In a 23-minute appearance with the anchor Jake Tapper, the Ohio Republican made an unusual effort to rebut a multitude of allegations that have threatened his re-election bid.

What the Stock Market’s Record Rally Has to Do With Rescuing the Yen

The wide impact of the U.S. intervention into the Japanese currency shows the extent to which global markets’ revolve around investments in artificial intelligence.

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Technology

TikTok Is Laying Off 250 Employees in Its Nashville Office

The office was home to members of the app’s content moderation team.

Google Shakes Up A.I. Leadership

Minutes after four top researchers said they were leaving, Google said that Demis Hassabis, the Nobel-winning scientist who led the company’s A.I. lab, was stepping into a new job.

Four Top Google A.I. Researchers Form New Start-Up

Jeff Dean, who for years was one of Google’s most important executives, is leading the new artificial intelligence company with the backing of Google.

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