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– Vance, Bondi, Patel to huddle at VP residence for Epstein strategy meeting
– Russia and China tick Doomsday Clock toward midnight as Hiroshima bombing hits 80 years
– Prediction market traders bet ‘the Kevin’s’ are Trump’s Fed chair picks
Mamdani’s ‘Visceral Disdain’ for Cops ‘Scares a Lot of New Yorkers’: Expert
New York City socialist mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s past stances on policing are a legitimate reason for concern among New Yorkers, despite recent walkbacks, according to a New York City crime expert. Rafael A. Mangual, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, expressed concerns over Mamdani’s push for defunding and dismantling the police department.
White House
STAR WARS: Space-based missile-killing Golden Dome tech aims for crucial test before Trump leaves office: Lockheed Martin
AIRSPACE ARMS RACE: Trump admin cuts red tape on commercial drones to compete with China’s dominance of the market
CHILLING POSTS: Pennsylvania man charged for allegedly threatening to kill Trump before he took office
World Stage
NUKES OF HAZARD: Russia and China tick Doomsday Clock toward midnight as Hiroshima bombing hits 80 years
KREMLIN GAMBIT: Trump hails ‘highly productive’ talks with Putin despite no ceasefire, ‘secondary tariffs’ still on
TESTING TRUMP: Russia, China practice destroying ‘enemy’ submarine in naval drill after Trump moves US nuclear assets
Capitol Hill
PALMETTO POLITICS: Exclusive: GOP governor nominee pushes redistricting to oust state’s lone House Dem
POWER PLAY POLITICS: GOP congressman vows ‘all options are on the table’ to stop US-wide redistricting war
MIDTERM BATTLES: Senate Democrats are feverishly recruiting top candidates to win back majority in 2026
Across America
LAWMAKERS LOCKED OUT: NYC Dems reportedly trapped after trying to access Brooklyn ICE facility
RED FLAG DONOR: Virginia Dem gubernatorial candidate and ex-CIA officer took $50K from CCP-linked tycoon Tucker High School in Henrico County, Virginia, is shown in this June 16, 2025, photo.
A Mamdani-style activist and a liberal incumbent have advanced to the Seattle mayoral runoff.
The NYC mayor has changed his stance on Mamdani after facing backlash for his anti-police rhetoric.
Shane Tamura, the NYC shooter, was detained in Las Vegas. Bodycam footage from his 2023 arrest shows him angering police officers.
The Detroit mayoral race is set with a councilmember facing off against a pastor.
Detroit mayoral candidate Mary Sheffield speaks at a campaign watch party in Detroit on August 5, 2025.
Tennessee Sen. Marsha Blackburn has announced her campaign for governor.
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This article was written by Fox News staff. In a recent development, a new study has found that drinking coffee may have numerous health benefits. The study, published in a reputable medical journal, suggests that coffee drinkers may have a lower risk of certain diseases, including heart disease and cancer.
The researchers analyzed data from thousands of individuals and found that those who drank coffee regularly were less likely to develop these conditions. In addition, the study found that coffee may also be linked to a reduced risk of type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease.
While more research is needed to fully understand the relationship between coffee consumption and health, these findings are certainly promising. So next time you reach for that cup of coffee in the morning, know that you may be doing more than just waking yourself up – you could be improving your health as well.