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    Beijing Pays Influencers in Africa to Spread Anti-US Messaging

    Chinese and Russian agents are paying social media influencers in Africa to spread anti-U.S. messages worldwide, with the Trump admin the top target.

    Most Americans Won’t Get COVID-19 Booster This Fall, Survey Says

    A majority of Americans said they will likely not receive a COVID-19 booster vaccine this fall, according to a poll released Friday.
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    What to Know About the Fight Over Planned Parenthood Funding

    Funding for Planned Parenthood has been the source of legal and legislative contention in recent months since the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

    Vaccination Rates Drop Among Kindergartners as Exemptions Increase: CDC

    Rates of vaccination among kindergartners ticked down in the 2024–2025 school year, the CDC said as the number of exemptions rose.

    NASA, SpaceX Launch Crew-11 to Space Station

    SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket took off on Aug. 1, as the 11th act of the NASA commercial crew program set off for the International Space Station.

    Corporation for Public Broadcasting to Shut Down After Losing Federal Funding

    The Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced on Aug. 1 that it is closing operations due to losing taxpayer dollars.

    State Department Sanctions Palestinian Authority Officials, PLO Members

    US State Dept imposed sanctions on Palestinian Authority officials and members of the PLO as U.S. officials arrived in Israel for more cease-fire talks.

    IMF Lifts US Growth Forecasts on Lower Tariffs, Boost From One Big Beautiful Bill Act

    IMF raised U.S. economic growth outlook, citing easing trade frictions and fiscal stimulus from OBBB Act, as agency warned tariff risks and inflation pressures remain.