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1. Suspected Iran Cyberattacks on U.S. Water Supply Follow Years of Warnings and Neglect

   Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:00:01 -0000

   Federal and state officials are racing to address an assault on the nation’s water supply that they believe is the work of Iranian hackers.

2. Trump Said Qatari Jet Was Destined for His Library. That May Change.

   Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:03:15 -0000

   A White House official says no final decision has been made about which plane will go on display at the Trump presidential library. That leaves the fate of the Qatari jet unclear.

3. Cost of Trump’s Namesake Warships Likely to Rise by 50 Percent or More

   Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:11:00 -0000

   President Trump’s goal of building a “golden fleet” of 15 battleships could cost $275 billion, according to a government estimate.

4. Why Congress Wants a Closer U.S.-Israel Defense Partnership

   Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:38:29 -0000

   A proposal making its way through Congress would integrate the U.S. and Israeli defense and intelligence apparatuses more tightly. Some worry that it is a bad idea.

5. Trump’s Push for More A.I. Data Centers Will Mean Major Air Pollution

   Wed, 05 Aug 2026 21:36:58 -0000

6. Death Renews Scrutiny of Delaney Hall. Here’s What to Know.

   Wed, 05 Aug 2026 20:45:53 -0000

   The death of a Salvadoran immigrant at the federal detention center in Newark has raised questions about the conditions there.

7. How Malta Became a Tax Haven for Crocs and Other U.S. Companies

   Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:38:57 -0000

   The Mediterranean archipelago is a hot destination for U.S. companies seeking to shield profits from income taxes.

8. Climate Change Comes to Sesame Street

   Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:38:43 -0000

   An episode this week focuses on the dangerous effects of warming, without mentioning climate change.