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Hackers targeted municipal water systems in 7 states this week, FBI saysExternal Link
Cyberattacks targeting municipal water systems have been reported in at least seven states this week, prompting the FBI and the Environmental Protection Agency to warn utilities nationwide that hackers are trying to disrupt critical water infrastructure.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:54:34 GMT
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A Fauci hearing turns combative, and a 17-year-old leaves pro runners in the dust: The news quizExternal Link
World leaders pay their respects to Lindsey Graham, a dating app tries out AI makeovers, and BTS takes a stand against the Grammys.
Sat, 01 Aug 2026 09:15:00 GMT
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Charges dropped against former Olympian over reflecting pool damageExternal Link
The Trump administration dropped charges against a former Olympic canoeist over damage to the renovated Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, saying new evidence showed the contractor was to blame. NBC News’ Garrett Haake reports.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:39:23 GMT
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Trump appeals ruling that found his $10B IRS suit aimed to ‘manipulate’ legal proceedingsExternal Link
The case is at the center of negotiations between two Republican senators and the Justice Department over Todd Blanche’s nomination to serve as attorney general.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 23:39:06 GMT
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Trump defends ‘anti-weaponization’ fund, further complicating Blanche nominationExternal Link
Republicans Thom Tillis and John Cornyn have been holding up Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, seeking assurances the controversial fund is dead.
Fri, 31 Jul 2026 19:03:58 GMT
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