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U.S. news — August 8, 2026

U.S. publications published on August 8, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive.

7 publications

  1. U.S.Local GovAsiaChina

    New York City Dismisses Haitian Employees After TPS Ends

    New York City is dismissing Haitian employees who lost their jobs after the U.S. Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians. Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city will provide assistance, including legal consultations and medical insurance access, to help affected employees and their families. The city is also exploring options for reincorporation if TPS is restored or they obtain another legal status.
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  3. U.S.BudgetTaxTrade

    U.S. Job Market Disappoints in July

    The U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July, missing estimates by a wide margin. The unemployment rate fell to 4.1% due to a decrease in the labor force participation rate. Job losses were seen in local government education (-50,000), retail trade (-19,000), and finance (-14,000). The health sector added 22,000 jobs but at a slower pace than the previous year. Average hourly earnings increased by 3.2% annually, below inflation.
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  4. U.S.WarNorth AmericaDefense

    USNORTHCOM Demonstrates New Arctic Defense Concept in Alaska

    The U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) conducted Operation Tundra Merlin in Alaska, showcasing a new layered Arctic homeland defense concept. The exercise integrated F-35s, F-16s, KC-135 aerial refueling, HIMARS, ground radar, and Arctic-trained troops. Key events included a coordinated F-35/HIMARS strike against a simulated target 135 miles away, F-16 training against fifth-generation threats, and rapid deployment of mobile Army forces. This operation highlights the U.S.'s intention to defend the strategic northern approaches to North America as Russian and Chinese activity in the Arctic increases.
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  5. U.S.Local GovPublic Health

    Joe Biden's Cancer Spreads to Bones, Son Hunter Says

    Joe Biden's son Hunter has revealed that the former US President's prostate cancer has spread to his bones and other parts of his body, causing severe pain and debilitation. Hunter expressed that his father rarely complains about his health but wished he would talk more about his suffering. Joe Biden was diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer in May 2025, just four months after leaving the White House.
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