THE PRIVY POST

The text-only internet newspaper.

Volume 1 • Issue No. 218 • Updated Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 08:05 PM UTC

Trump administration sanctions a Mexican rapper over allegations of cartel ties

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Fort Stewart Army base shooting

An Army sergeant opened fire at Fort Stewart, shooting five soldiers and prompting a brief lockdown at one of the country’s largest Army bases.

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Chikungunya virus outbreak in China

China fights mosquito-borne chikungunya virus with drones, fines and nets as thousands fall ill.

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Claire’s files for bankruptcy for the second time since 2018

Claire’s, known for piercing millions of teens’ ears, files for Chapter 11, marking its second bankruptcy since 2018.

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McDonald’s sales boosted by focus on value and Minecraft meal

McDonald’s says its focus on value -- and a must-have Minecraft meal -- boosted second-quarter sales.

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Trump envoy Witkoff meets Putin ahead of Russia-Ukraine peace deadline

Russian President Vladimir Putin has held talks with U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff as the White House threatens Russian sanctions.

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Massive central California wildfire becomes state’s largest blaze of the year

A massive central California wildfire keeps growing and becomes state’s largest blaze of the year.

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US auctions seized $325M Russian yacht

US is auctioning a seized $325M Russian yacht with 8 state rooms, a helipad, a gym and a spa.

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Italy approves $15.5 billion project for world’s longest suspension bridge

Italy okays $15.5 billion project to build world’s longest suspension bridge from mainland to Sicily.

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MLB promotes first female umpire Jen Pawol

MLB is calling up its first female umpire, promoting Jen Pawol for Saturday’s Marlins-Braves game.

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