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1) Key pledge
Former President Donald Trump made a major policy announcement yesterday.
The news: Trump told NBC News the federal government or insurance companies will pay for in vitro fertilization treatment if he is re-elected. He then repeated the new proposal at a campaign rally in Michigan, although he did not explain how his plan would work. "We want more babies, to put it very nicely," Trump said while pledging tax benefits for new parents.
Key context: IVF is a complex and expensive fertility treatment that can help women get pregnant. It has been a political liability for Republicans following a controversial Alabama Supreme Court decision that temporarily halted treatments in the state before a legislative remedy. Trump has previously supported IVF, but Vice President Kamala Harris' campaign claims it may be outlawed under a Trump Administration.
Abortion question: Trump suggested he will vote against an upcoming abortion ballot question in Florida, where he resides. A constitutional amendment instituting a six-week ban will go to voters in November; Trump reiterated he feels that is too strict. But his campaign insisted he did not indicate how he would vote.
2) Rough skies
Seven United Airlines passengers were injured in the latest instance of severe turbulence.
What happened: A Cancun-to-Chicago flight on a Boeing 737 jet encountered turbulence over Louisiana. The plane then made an emergency landing in Memphis.
The aftermath: Seven of the 179 people on board were hurt, but only one was hospitalized after paramedics met the flight. The other six declined treatment. The seat belt sign was on when the turbulence hit; the flight eventually took off and made it to Chicago.
Big picture: Severe turbulence has become a major issue for flights worldwide, including a Singapore Airlines incident in May that injured 71 and killed one. Some people attribute it to climate change. Deaths and injuries are rare, but it is the leading cause of injury in nonfatal accidents, according to the FAA.
3) College try
A Massachusetts man believed to be living abroad faces charges in a dorm room explosion.
The news: Prosecutors say Aram Brunson, 21, was building a bomb in his University of Chicago dorm room when he accidentally set it off. A fire was started and the building was evacuated. The Department of Justice alleges Brunson lied about his efforts.
Key details: Brunson allegedly told the FBI he got two pounds of potassium nitrate to make fireworks for a weekend cabin trip with friends. But investigators found evidence he was planning terrorist action and wanted to "form, fund and arm a revolutionary group" for Armenian causes.
Next steps: Brunson is believed to be in Armenia. He was stopped at Boston's Logan International Airport last August when his bags set off explosive alarms. But he talked his way out of the situation -- he faces charges in that incident as well -- and left the country. Armenia has extradited U.S. citizens in the past.
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U.S. News
High winds derailed over 40 train cars in North Dakota. There were no injuries or hazardous materials spilled; the incident was likely caused by tornadoes in the area (More)
The FBI continues to have shortcomings in its investigations of child sexual abuse, according to a watchdog report. Inspector General Michael Horowitz said several dozen cases were mishandled in the last three years, even after the Larry Nassar case (More)
The Maryland Transportation Authority Board approved the first contract to rebuild Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge. The new bridge is expected to open in 2028; the project will cost a projected $1.7B (More)
World News
Israel will allow the United Nations to administer polio vaccinations in Gaza. The UN said there will be at least three days of area-specific humanitarian pauses to combat the virus' spread in the enclave after the first case in 25 years was detected (More)
Venezuelan prosecutors are threatening to arrest opposition presidential candidate Edmundo Gonzalez. Gonzalez will face an arrest warrant if he ignores a third summons regarding the country's contested election, which voting data indicates Gonzalez won despite President Nicolas Maduro's claims of victory (More)
The CIA warned Austrian officials about the foiled terrorist attack at a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna. The pop star's shows in the city were canceled following the tip; CIA Deputy Director David Cohen said the alleged plotters wanted to kill tens of thousands of people (More)
Campaign News
The U.S. Army defended the Arlington National Cemetery official involved in an incident with former President Trump's campaign staff. The staff member was "unfairly attacked" and "abruptly pushed aside," according to a statement (More)
Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz sat down with CNN, their first interview as the Democratic ticket. Harris said her values "have not changed" and pledged to put a Republican in her cabinet (More)
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will remain on North Carolina's ballot. Kennedy has been unable to get off the ballot in several swing states since dropping out and endorsing Trump; his recent polling average in the state surpassed the former president's 2020 margin of victory (More)
Business & Markets
Major indexes closed mixed yesterday. The Dow Jones was up over 200 points for a new record close (Dow +0.59%, Nasdaq -0.23%, S&P 500 -0.00%).
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation metric will be released today. The Department of Commerce will release its latest personal consumption expenditures price index; the data could inform potential interest rate cuts next month (More)
Tech giants Apple and Nvidia are reportedly in talks to invest in OpenAI. The artificial intelligence firm could be valued at over $100B after its latest fundraising round concludes; Microsoft is already a major investor (More)
Entertainment & Sports
Netflix will releases its much-anticipated documentary series on former WWE CEO Vince McMahon next month. Mr. McMahon debuts Sept. 25; the infamous professional wrestling promoter offered some cooperation with production (More)
Oprah Winfrey will host an ABC primetime special about AI next month. Microsoft founder Bill Gates, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and FBI Director Christopher Wray will participate in the program (More)
Stephen Curry signed a one-year, $62.6M extension with the Golden State Warriors. He will become the third player in NBA history with over $500M in career earnings; he is now under contract through the 2026-27 season (More)
Quick Hitters
Feel Good: Late-night feedings can be exhausting for new mothers. But it helps to have a loyal four-legged friend helping out.
Take Note: A recent study asked people worldwide how they perceive wisdom. These are the traits of wise people they all agreed upon.
Go Deep: Their countries banned music, but artists still found a way to express themselves.
Hot Take: Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary wants airport alcohol limits. He argues capping waiting passengers at two drinks would tackle a rise in disruptive in-flight behavior.
Life Hack: Famous organizing expert Marie Kondo asks people if an object sparks joy. A TikToker has a more unorthodox approach to decluttering: If you wouldn't wipe poop off it, don't keep it.
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Looking Ahead …
ABC's formal rules for its Sept. 10 presidential debate still call for the candidates' microphones to be muted when they are not speaking. But the Harris campaign is still fighting to change that, according to CNN.