Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens as Louisiana braces for landfall
What's next: Bertha could bring 1 to 4 feet of storm surge, up to 8 inches of rain and isolated tornadoes along the Gulf Coast.
The New York Times, BBC News (US & Canada) +4
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#Florida
Florida pastor sued OpenAI after ChatGPT medical advice delayed care
Why it matters: The suit seeks damages and court-ordered safeguards after a pulmonary embolism nearly killed the 55-year-old user.
Florida teen drops Meta suit days before social media trial
What's next: The Los Angeles court still has hundreds of youth-harm cases pending, with another bellwether trial set for October.
Bloomberg, The Hill
House backs permanent daylight saving time in 308-117 vote
What’s next: The Senate must still approve the bill before it can reach the president, and states could opt out before it takes effect.
The New York Times, BBC News (World) +8
Trump pushes ICE to keep traffic stops after 2 fatal shootings
What's new: The president publicly broke with a reported ICE pullback after deadly shootings in Maine and Houston.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +4
Man fleeing ICE stop in Florida dies after semi-truck collision
What's new: The death came hours before ICE halted most vehicle stops nationwide in a major policy shift.
The New York Times, PBS NewsHour +2
Florida judge seeks discipline for Trump lawyers in IRS case
What's new: The order found bad-faith conduct and raised concerns that the acting attorney general gave misleading testimony to Congress.
The New York Times, ABC News
England face Norway in quarterfinals, focus on Haaland
New: 58 percent of Norway's World Cup 2026 goals came from Haaland, who also created 17 of his 18 chances with one touch.
Antara News, Republika +1
Florida airport took Trump’s name as FAA shifted code to DJT
What’s next: Travelers must keep using PBI for bookings until Aug. 18, even as new signs and branding roll out.
NPR, Antara News +5
Giannis Antetokounmpo joins Miami Heat in major trade
The players and draft-pick package in the deal with Milwaukee Bucks has not been disclosed.
Antara News, Fox News
DHS clears Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ before hurricane season
What’s next: Officials did not say how many detainees were moved, where all were sent, or whether the Everglades site will reopen.
PBS NewsHour, NPR +3
6 charged in Florida resort kidnapping tied to robbery, torture threats
What's new: Federal court records allege the victims were abducted at gunpoint, taken to a Broward boat ramp and forced to send money through Zelle.
Fox News, The Hill
2 held after theft of England World Cup gear en route to Kansas City
What's new: Police said the stolen items were recovered, and reports said none were essential for England's opener against Croatia.
England beat Costa Rica 3-0 in Orlando friendly
Declan Rice, Anthony Gordon and Ollie Watkins scored as England won back-to-back matches ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Republika, Antara News +1
6.1 earthquake off Cuba rattles Florida and Mexico, no major damage
What's new: US and Cuban authorities reported no tsunami threat and no major injuries as officials checked western Cuba.
9 hurt in Kansas City shooting near England World Cup base camp
What's new: Police had no suspects in custody, and England's team was still in Florida when the shooting happened.
Republika, The Straits Times
Florida sues OpenAI, seeks personal liability for Sam Altman
What's new: The suit claims ChatGPT hid safety risks, harmed minors and aided violence, making Florida the first state to sue OpenAI.
BBC News (US & Canada), CNBC +1
Blue Origin's New Glenn rocket explodes during Florida test
Blue Origin's New Glenn exploded during a hot-fire test at Cape Canaveral, Florida; all personnel are safe and the cause is under review.
CNBC, CNBC Indonesia +1