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What’s Actually Hot? UN Secretary General António Guterres declares we've moved from "global warming" to "global boiling," as July is set to be the hottest month ever recorded. Citing human-induced climate change as unequivocally responsible, Guterres insists on immediate, dramatic climate action to limit global temperature rise to 1.5C. He warns, "The air is unbreathable, the heat is unbearable...there is simply no more time for that."

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💰 Big US Banks Geared Up to Meet Proposed 19% Capital Hike

US banking regulators have proposed a 19% average increase in capital requirements for top lenders, including JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, & 6 other systemically important banks. While this may consume most of the banks' $121 billion excess capital, regulators believe all can meet these demands within 2 years. "No bank is going to struggle to meet these requirements unless profitability collapses," the report noted. Midsize and smaller banks also face higher capital requirements, aiming to bolster depositor faith in these institutions.

⛽ US Gas Prices Reach Eight-Month Peak

US gas prices have reached an eight-month high of $3.71 per gallon, according to AAA data, largely due to increasing oil prices following OPEC production cuts and US refinery outages. AAA's national spokesperson, Andy Gross, warns of potential further price hikes due to the peak hurricane season. Despite this increase, prices remain below last year's $4.30-per-gallon level in July. However, if the high oil prices persist, they may impact the next month's inflation report.

🌐 Kim, with Russian and Chinese Delegates, Unveils New Missiles at Parade

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un showcased his most potent nuclear-capable missiles in a parade witnessed by senior Russian and Chinese officials, in a show of defiance against the U.S. amid heightened regional tensions. The parade, attended by masses brought from across the country, also featured newly developed surveillance and attack drones, symbolizing North Korea's deepening ties with Moscow and Beijing.

🌍 Outrage over Niger Coup; Global Call for Order Restored

Niger's President Mohamed Bazoum is detained in a military coup, stirring international condemnation & uncertainties about who is now leading the country. France, Russia, the African Union, & the U.S., among others, have called for a return to constitutional order. Coup could threaten democratic progress & the fight against regional jihadist insurgencies. Supporters of the coup set the ruling party's headquarters ablaze & anti-French sentiment is rising. Army assures the president & his family's protection while banning political party activities & public demonstrations.

🚀 Falcon Heavy Spotted on SpaceX Launch Pad from Space

Maxar Technologies captured images of SpaceX's Falcon Heavy rocket from space, highlighting the impressive scale of the vehicle and satellite capabilities. The Falcon Heavy, set to launch Maxar's largest-ever communication satellite, Jupiter 3, had its launch attempts postponed twice. The photographs provide a unique perspective of the rocket at NASA's Kennedy Space Center, taken from one of Maxar's orbiting satellites.

🌐 Amazon, Meta, Microsoft & TomTom Unite to Challenge Google & Apple Maps with Free Data

Amazon, Meta, Microsoft, and TomTom, through their joint Overture Maps Foundation, have released an open map dataset to break the Google and Apple Maps duopoly. The dataset includes 'Places of Interest,' 'Buildings,' 'Transportation Network,' and 'Administrative Boundaries' layers. According to Marc Prioleau, the Foundation's executive director, the release is a "significant step in establishing a comprehensive, market-grade open map dataset for our constantly changing world." This could lower the cost of creating map-reliant apps, offering developers more options.

🏈 Beckham Jr. Steps Up as Mentor for Ravens' Young Receivers

Odell Beckham Jr., now with the Baltimore Ravens, is assuming a mentorship role after his recovery from an ACL injury. Beckham has been actively guiding the team's young receivers, particularly Zay Flowers. His role will be crucial as the team hopes to utilize the talent of the receivers to balance their passing game, previously led by Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews. Beckham stated, "I'm a leader & a follower all in the same breath — I think that's important for leaders to be able to follow & listen.”

📺 Emmy Awards Delayed Due to Actor, Writer Strikes

2023 Emmy Awards have been postponed from their original September 18 date due to ongoing actor and writer strikes against media conglomerates. The Television Academy and broadcaster Fox are in talks for a rescheduled date. This marks the first Emmy postponement in over two decades. Meanwhile, voting for the awards continues as planned, but whether the awards will be handed out in 2023 remains uncertain.

🚫 Singapore Executes First Woman in 19 years for Heroin Trafficking

Singapore has executed Saridewi Djamani, marking the city-state's first female execution in nearly two decades. Djamani, convicted of trafficking 30g of heroin in 2018, was one of 15 executions since March 2022, reflecting Singapore's tough anti-drug laws. Her execution drew criticism, including from Richard Branson, who tweeted that "small-scale drug traffickers need help," and Amnesty International, which argued there's no evidence the death penalty deters drug-related crimes.

📈 DMV Health Providers Report Summer Rise in COVID, Flu, and Strep

Healthcare providers in the DMV area are witnessing a summer rise in COVID cases, with positivity rates almost doubling in July from 7% to 12%. Serious illness requiring hospitalisation remains low. Influenza A & strep cases are increasing specially among children. MedStar Health Urgent Care's Amanda Joy advises residents not to dismiss symptoms as allergies & follow CDC guidelines if infected. She also emphasizes basic precautions, including hand-washing, social distancing, mask-wearing in crowded places & getting COVID vaccine boosters.

�� Special Counsel Levies Additional Charges Against Trump in Mar-a-Lago Case

Special Counsel Jack Smith has levied more charges against former President Donald Trump and two of his employees in the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case. Trump faces an extra count of willful retention of national defense information and two additional obstruction counts. Employees Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira are accused of attempting to delete security footage after a subpoena was issued for it. A Trump spokesman called the charges a "desperate and flailing attempt" to harass Trump.

On July 28, 1914, the echo of Austrian artillery rattled Serbia, marking the grim dawn of World War I. Spurred by the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand, Austria-Hungary presented Serbia with an ultimatum—an insidious spark that set the world ablaze with conflict.

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