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Volume 1 • Issue No. 229 • Updated Sunday, August 17, 2025 at 12:07 PM UTC

Trump-Putin Summit Highlights Tensions Over Ukraine

The summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska ended without a clear agreement on Ukraine, with Trump pressing for a ceasefire and threatening sanctions if Putin failed to halt the fighting.

Sources: AP News


European Leaders to Join Zelenskyy at White House Meeting

European leaders are set to join Ukraine's President Zelenskyy for a meeting at the White House with President Trump, amid ongoing tensions over Ukraine.

Sources: AP News


National Guard Troops Deployed to Washington Amid Protests

Three Republican-led states are deploying hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington to assist in the Trump administration's efforts to address protests and crime, sparking controversy over federal overreach.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Hurricane Erin Threatens Northern Caribbean

Hurricane Erin, now a Category 4 storm, is moving past northern Caribbean islands, threatening to dump flooding rains and trigger flash floods, landslides, and mudslides.

Sources: AP News, NPR


State Department Halts Medical-Humanitarian Visas for Gaza

The U.S. State Department has halted all visitor visas for people from Gaza to conduct a review of the process, affecting critically injured children and their families seeking medical treatment in the U.S.

Sources: NPR


Immigration Arrests Dip in July Amid Protests

Immigration arrests dropped nationwide in July, with activists hoping their efforts, including protests outside ICE offices, are partly responsible for the slowdown.

Sources: NPR


Video Shows Prominent Palestinian Prisoner for First Time in Years

A video released by Israel's national security minister shows Marwan Barghouti, a prominent Palestinian prisoner, for the first time in years, amid stalled ceasefire talks between Hamas and Israel.

Sources: NPR


Air Canada Flight Attendants Strike, Halting Operations

Over 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants went on strike, leading to the suspension of operations and leaving travelers stranded during the peak summer travel season.

Sources: AP News, NPR


Elder Homelessness Grows as Health Care Groups Step In

Amid rising housing costs, health care organizations like PACE are increasingly involved in addressing elder homelessness, recognizing that good health isn't possible without stable housing.

Sources: NPR


Old Fiddler's Convention Keeps Mountain Music Alive

The 89th Annual Old Fiddler's Convention in Galax, Virginia, celebrates Bluegrass and Old Time music, drawing thousands to compete and jam, despite challenges from the pandemic and changing musical tastes.

Sources: NPR