Iranian American Group Says Biden Must Change Course to Avert 'Bloody Regional War'. (www.commondreams.org)
Colorado water officials dream big, team up after feds drop $450 million for water projects (coloradosun.com)
The federal government has planned since 2022 to spend $450 million on water projects in four Western states, including Colorado. Last week, water officials finally learned which projects are eligible — and they’re planning to dream big....
Exclusive: New US rule on foreign chip equipment exports to China to exempt some allies (www.reuters.com)
NEW YORK, July 31 (Reuters) - The Biden administration plans to unveil a new rule next month that will expand U.S. powers to stop exports of semiconductor manufacturing equipment from some foreign countries to Chinese chipmakers, two sources familiar with the rule said....
This company promised to improve health care in jails. Dozens of its patients have died. (www.texastribune.org)
Here's how the GOP platform could lead to a nationwide abortion ban (www.motherjones.com)
Seed wars: How UK trade deals threaten Global South farmers. (www.fairplanet.org)
An ambiguous foreign policy on Gaza risks undermining NZ’s global reputation. (theconversation.com)
US needs to do more to compete with China, says official. (www.voanews.com)
Simone Biles' redemption and Paris Olympic gold medal was for herself, U.S. teammates (www.usatoday.com)
NIH loses suit over censoring social media comments made by animal rights advocates (www.statnews.com)
Trump Media Quietly Enters Deal With a Republican Donor Who Could Benefit From a Second Trump Administration (www.propublica.org)
Reproductive justice expert weighs in on suit brought by Starr County woman (myrgv.com)
“It is a little unprecedented because it is very rare that people that are indicted after their arrest for something that is clearly not a crime or that they’re clearly excluded from prosecution for — which is the case,” Rocap said. “Nothing she did could she be prosecuted for.”
Who Is Fuad Shukr, Target of the Israeli Strike on Beirut? (www.nytimes.com)
Fuad Shukr, a senior Hezbollah commander and target of an Israeli strike on Beirut, was said to be a close adviser to the group’s leader and someone wanted by the U.S. government for his role in a 1983 bombing attack that killed roughly 300 American and French soldiers in Beirut....
White House says no need to restrict 'open-source' artificial intelligence — at least for now (www.kob.com)
Nearly a quarter of adolescent girls suffer partner violence, WHO study finds (www.reuters.com)
Around a quarter of adolescent girls who have been in relationships have endured physical or sexual violence, a World Health Organization study said on Tuesday, calling for more prevention actions. The WHO analysis published in the Lancet medical journal was based on surveys from thousands of adolescent girls aged between 15 and...
Federal Law Thwarted Chicago’s Attempt to Sue Gun Makers. But Now It Has a New Strategy. (www.propublica.org)
Taking advantage of a new state law, Chicago's lawsuit accuses Glock of manufacturing pistols with designs that allow modification and failing to make changes that would protect the public.
The Rio Grande Valley’s pet population is out of control. Will a proposed limit in one city help? (www.texastribune.org)
Federal Law Thwarted Chicago’s Attempt to Sue Gun Makers. But Now It Has a New Strategy. (www.propublica.org)
Protests Erupt in Venezuela as Nations Denounce Election Result (www.nytimes.com)
President Nicolás Maduro’s government ejected seven diplomatic missions from countries that condemned his claim of victory, which he made despite reports of fraud.
Saboteurs Cut Internet Cables in Latest Disruption During Paris Olympics (www.wired.com)
Rikers Officials Never Took Basic Steps to Comply With Solitary Ban. (www.thecity.nyc)
Arkansas secretary of state's office responds in abortion referendum lawsuit (4029tv.com)
The secretary of state’s response filed Monday agrees that a staff member got an e-mail asking for a copy of what to submit. It states that a staff member replied with a Word document....