U.S. news — August 7, 2026

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1. U.S.Civil RightsHealthcare

   Aug 7, 2026, 22:34 UTC

   Drug-Resistant Fungus Spreads to 23 US States

   A drug-resistant fungus, capable of hiding in hair and entering the bloodstream, has been found in 23 US states. Over 6,600 people have been infected, with Texas reporting the most cases. Experts warn about the increasing threat of this deadly fungus.

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2. U.S.ExecutiveNorth America

   Aug 7, 2026, 19:25 UTC

   Trump to Host Mining Executives for Critical Minerals

   President Trump will host senior executives from major global mining companies at the State Department on Aug. 7. The event aims to secure supplies of critical minerals for the U.S. and its allies, with expected participants including Rio Tinto, BHP, Freeport-McMoRan, MP Materials, Energy Fuels, and Canadian metals firms. The administration plans to announce commercial deals and memorandums of understanding.

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3. U.S.LawLegislationNorth America

   Aug 7, 2026, 19:07 UTC

   US Presidents' Missteps in Understanding Iran

   From Carter to Trump, US presidents have struggled to read Iran's leaders, leading to decades of failed deals and misread ideology in Washington–Tehran ties. Despite repeated attempts, US governments have consistently underestimated Iran's resilience and overestimated their ability to influence its political structure through pressure, sanctions, or military threats.

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4. U.S.AfricaNorth America

   Aug 7, 2026, 15:03 UTC

   Ethiopian Airlines Resumes and Expands U.S., African Flights

   Ethiopian Airlines has announced it will resume flights to the United States and other African destinations. From June 1, 2021, the airline will operate three weekly flights to Washington D.C. via Toronto, Canada. Additionally, Ethiopian Airlines will start flights to Mexico City from June 1, 2023, and resume flights to Addis Ababa from August 1, 2021. The airline also plans to operate flights to Eritrea's capital, Asmara, and resume services to Rome starting June 1, 2021.

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5. U.S.War

   Aug 7, 2026, 05:45 UTC

   US Air Force Begins Withdrawing Refuelers from Ben Gurion Airport

   The US Air Force has initiated the removal of some of its refueling aircraft from Ben Gurion Airport in Israel. This move follows pressure from Israeli authorities to ease strain on civilian operations during the peak travel season. The withdrawal comes as an announcement of a deal between Iran and the US approaches.

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6. U.S.LawAppointmentsPeace

   Aug 7, 2026, 02:26 UTC

   Trump Orders Investigation into Leaks of U.S. Military Stockpile Information

   President Donald Trump has launched an investigation into the identification of those responsible for leaking classified Pentagon information, following media reports on the reduction of U.S. military stockpiles during the war with Iran. Trump believes such reports could embolden Iran and undermine Washington's efforts to pressure Tehran to halt its nuclear program. The White House continues to insist that the U.S. military has sufficient firepower for any military operations.

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7. U.S.AppointmentsCivil RightsPeace

   Aug 7, 2026, 01:41 UTC

   U.S. Expands Social Media Monitoring for Visa Applicants

   The United States will extend its control over the social networks of foreign citizens applying for visas, including foreign journalists, as part of President Donald Trump's immigration policy tightening. This measure, criticized by NGOs for privacy concerns, aims to ensure applicants meet visa requirements and pose no risk to U.S. security. Foreign journalists will be limited to stays of 240 days in U.S. territory.

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