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Senate GOP leaders have communicated with Kentucky Sen. Mitch McConnell, who has been hospitalized for over three weeks. USA Today's Susan Page discusses the situation.

Squishy toys, popularized by TikTok, can explode and cause burns when left in hot cars, leading to ER visits and warnings from families and safety agencies. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has received multiple injury reports from toys bursting in heat, with incidents reported in West Virginia and New Mexico.

A multi-generation family bakery in Auburn, California, Ikeda's California Country Market, was voted the number-one pie in the United States by a USA Today contest.

The U.S. Supreme Court's June 30 decision in two cases preserved fairness in girls' and women's sports. USA Today's Ingrid Jacques highlights California as an example of why this ruling is significant.

A bipartisan housing bill, the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, is expected to become law without President Donald Trump's signature, according to House Speaker Mike Johnson. Trump has criticized the bill as 'a big yawn' and prioritized the SAVE America Act, which faces Senate resistance.

An Ohio governor poll shows Democrat Amy Acton leading Republican Vivek Ramaswamy by a narrow margin. A federal court ruled a Dayton ordinance requiring permits for distributing food to the homeless unconstitutional. A critique of former President Trump's influence on the U.S. 250th anniversary highlights concerns over his legal history and political impact.

Comedian Moshe Kasher, 47, revealed he was diagnosed with HPV-related tonsil cancer (Stage 1) and underwent a five-hour surgery. The cancer has a high cure rate (95%), and he expressed uncertainty about his return to acting but remains hopeful.

Kevin 'KAYR' Robinson, a West Philadelphia native, shares his journey from poverty to financial success on Wall Street in his bestselling book 'Can’t Break Me,' co-authored with Yale professor Elijah Anderson. The book highlights his mindset shift through 'three Ds'—desire, discipline, and determination—and the support of mentors and community networks.

Jill Biden stated her husband, President Joe Biden, would not have been able to serve another four years due to his cancer diagnosis. She expressed uncertainty about his ability to complete a second term and mentioned her belief he would have defeated Donald Trump in a potential election.

Texas Republicans' selection of Ken Paxton over establishment conservatism, as represented by Sen. John Cornyn, is highlighted as a warning to American politics observers, according to USA Today's Nicole Russell.

The Internal Revenue Service is barred from pursuing claims against President Trump, his company, or his sons based on prior tax returns, as per a Justice Department settlement. The settlement was signed by Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. This addendum affects investigations into President Trump and his family.

The Trump phone will start shipping to buyers this week, according to Trump Mobile's CEO Pat O'Brien, despite reports of canceled preorders and numerous delays since its announcement 11 months ago. All preorders will be fulfilled within the next few weeks. The CEO confirmed the release plans via email.

The article discusses the importance of preserving online archives and suggests that news outlets such as The New York Times, The Atlantic, and USA Today should maintain their own Wayback Machines. This would help to preserve historical online content. The article is hosted on the savethearchive.com website.

Pope Leo called his bank's customer service line and they hung up on him. The incident occurred in Chicago. Pope Leo was trying to resolve an issue with his account.

A USA Today columnist argues former Vice President Kamala Harris should not be the 2028 Democratic nominee, citing her 2024 election loss, lack of public support, and failure to establish a clear message. The article highlights skepticism about her chances, despite leading primary polls, and criticizes her post-2024 political inaction and divisive memoir.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its global growth forecast and predicted rising inflation. The war with Iran is cited as a factor pushing global growth lower compared to 2025. Medora Lee, a USA Today reporter, discusses these developments on CBS News.