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The Mez Ledger · Weekly Close August 16 – August 23, 2026 1731 stories · Vol. 26 · Catalogue 34 · Issue 235 Get it by email ↓
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Opinion | Trump Has a Beef With Tariffs

Decades ago, the state won funding for a massive Colorado River project by agreeing to be first in line for cuts at a time of deep drought. The Trump administration says that time has come.

NYT · 5 sources

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Top Stories 360 stories

  1. Ride Shotgun in a Corvette on D.C.’s Freedom 250 IndyCar Track

    FOX · 4 outlets

  2. The battle over Stars and Stripes

    WSJ · 3 outlets

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  1. Crews work to restore power to thousands after Lala raked Hawaii

    CBS · 3 outlets

  2. Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan Advance in Key Alaska Senate Contest

    NYT · 1 outlets

  3. Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony a new trial

    CBS · 4 outlets

Business 182 stories

  1. Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

    WSJ · 1 outlets

    Find insight on oil futures, Bangchak Corp. and more in the latest Market Talks covering energy and utilities.

  2. U.S. Stocks Slip After Weak Earnings Reports

    WSJ · 1 outlets

  3. Nvidia customers reportedly warned about AI-related price hikes

    WSJ · 3 outlets

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  1. Dollar Falls Ahead of Fed Minutes

    CNBC · 4 outlets

  2. Trump Discloses 1,000 Stock Trades in June

    WSJ · 2 outlets

  3. U.S., Canada fail to reach a tariff deal, deepen trade war

    CNBC · 1 outlets

  4. Private Equity Is Deploying an Army of AI Wonks to Embed in the Firms They Back

    WSJ · 1 outlets

Sports 261 stories

  1. Sources: Mizzou RB Hardy eyes mid-Sept. return

    PFT · 3 outlets

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  1. Skubal fans 11 to score first win with Dodgers

    ESPN · 2 outlets

  2. Mourinho: Opponents, fans are 'bullying' Vini Jr.

    ESPN · 1 outlets

  3. Browns' Watson: Boos 'personal,' not based on play

    ESPN · 4 outlets

Technology 245 stories

  1. 9 of the coolest new CD players in 2026 — from a B&O masterpiece that costs more than a house deposit to ‘the turducken of hi-fi’

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  2. Apple @ Work Podcast: Agentic networking actions

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

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  1. Why is the Premier League now subject to new cybersecurity rules, and what punishments could they face? The experts weigh in

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  2. Sonos just launched Live Activities on iPhone

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  3. Here’s what’s new with iOS and macOS 27 beta 6

    9to5 · 1 outlets

  4. xTool M2 review: This sleek laser cutter and engraver is an easy recommendation from me

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  5. Apple TV has three big new releases coming very soon

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

Entertainment 96 stories

  1. Wladimir Klitschko, Hayden Panettiere’s Ex-Fiancé And The Father Of Her Child, Just Issued A Statement About Her Tragic Death At 36

    USMag · 2 outlets

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  1. Prince Harry Dropped Clue About Relocating to England 1 Year Before Move

    USMag · 2 outlets

  2. Hayden Panettiere’s Mom Denies Pressuring Daughter to Work as a Child

    USMag · 2 outlets

  3. Which "Outer Banks" Character Are You?

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

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