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🚨 Man arrested for threatening to kill Ben Shapiro. Korby Strube was arrested in Palm Beach County after posting threatening comments on X between July 31 and Aug. 2. Investigators said the messages repeatedly named Shapiro, referenced his Jewish faith, and counted down to a date around Yom Kippur. Strube also threatened President Trump and the Obama family.

😡 CNN meltdown over voters rejecting Muslim candidates. CNN’s Dana Bash called it "gross" that 45 percent of Michigan voters said they wouldn't vote for a Muslim candidate, citing a poll on the El-Sayed vs. Rogers Senate race. The same polling shows 46 percent would not consider voting for an atheist, 20 percent of a Jew, and 7 percent for a Christian.

🏛️ House hands Trump sweeping tariff powers. The House passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, with 53 Democrats joining Republicans. The bill allows tariffs up to 500 percent on Russian imports and 100 percent on top Russian energy buyers. The legislation now heads to his desk for signature.

⚖️ Biden-appointed judge ties ICE’s hands. US District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong issued a preliminary injunction requiring ICE agents to determine an arrestee is likely to escape before making a warrantless civil immigration arrest. However, the Department of Homeland Security says the Supreme Court has already vindicated its arrest practices.

In yesterday's newsletter, we stated that diesel has always been cheaper than gas. This isn't the case; diesel was around the same price or cheaper before the early 2000s. Thank you to the many readers who wrote in to tell us this! We appreciate your keen eyes.

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Behind the paywall: US approves a sale to the Saudis despite intelligence warnings, Trump's meeting with Gulf leaders, a Russian and Chinese veto at the UN Security Council, and South Korea's move on abortion pills.

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Vet costs have climbed fast, and the numbers catch most pet owners off guard. Common procedures now run up to $7,000, and a serious diagnosis like cancer can climb past $10,000. Pet insurance exists for exactly these moments, with some plans reimbursing up to 90% of the bill and coverage starting around $10 a month. Upward News readers can use Money's guide to compare the top-rated options and lock in a plan before the emergency, not after.

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