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The Mez Ledger · Monthly Close July 24 – August 23, 2026 2374 stories · Vol. 26 · Catalogue 34 · Issue 235 Get it by email ↓
The month's top story

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

Also covering this FOXTrump plays nuclear poker with Kim Jong Un — but who holds the cards? ABCInside Trump's remake of the White House Rose Garden. First a stone patio, then statues WSJTrump’s Other Ballroom: An 11,000-Square-Foot Banquet Hall in New Jersey
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What dominated August

3 stories that ran all month
  1. Sports

    Arsenal make 'perfect start' to Prem title defense

    4 of 30 days · 4 articles

  2. Top Stories

    Opinion | Democrats Can Learn From AOC

    3 of 30 days · 5 articles

  3. Top Stories

    Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony a new trial

    3 of 30 days · 4 articles

Top Stories 484 stories

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

    FOX · 4 outlets

    Alex Palou claimed pole position for the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington, D.C., where he could clinch a fifth career championship title.

  2. The battle over Stars and Stripes

    WSJ · 3 outlets

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

    CBS · 3 outlets

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

    NYT · 1 outlets

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  1. Texas judge denies Karmelo Anthony a new trial

    CBS · 4 outlets

  2. Hasan Piker sings mocking 'We Are Charlie Kirk' song at live podcast show

    FOX · 1 outlets

  3. Lisa Demuth tops Mike Lindell in GOP primary for Minnesota governor

    CBS · 1 outlets

  4. Opinion | Justice Kagan Stands Up For the Court

    NYT · 4 outlets

  5. Michael Cohen is hosting President Trump on his radio show

    NYT · 3 outlets

  6. Why the Lindsay Clancy Case Is Dividing Americans

    NYT · 3 outlets

  7. Sword attack at school in Sweden kills 17-year-old girl, officials say

    NYT · 3 outlets

  8. Pilot killed in violent collision with Pennsylvania police helicopter

    NYT · 3 outlets

Business 239 stories

  1. Basic Materials 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

  4. Wild Markets Week Settles Down

    CNBC · 5 outlets

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  1. Trump Discloses 1,000 Stock Trades in June

    WSJ · 2 outlets

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

    CNBC · 1 outlets

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

    WSJ · 1 outlets

  4. Opinion | Meritless Claims Will Raise Everyone’s Rates

    WSJ · 1 outlets

  5. A Breakdown of the Financial Advice That’s Flying All Over TikTok

    WSJ · 1 outlets

  6. SpaceX launches massive Starship rocket in first test flight since IPO

    CNBC · 1 outlets

  7. Trump holds off on new 50% tariffs for Canadian goods

    MKTW · 2 outlets

  8. Former JPMorgan exec takes on Social Security advisory role

    MKTW · 2 outlets

  9. Gold Above $4,600 on Weaker Dollar, Debt Fears

    CNBC · 2 outlets

  10. Bessent says Treasury buyback operation could be more than $4 billion

    CNBC · 2 outlets

Sports 305 stories

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

    PFT · 3 outlets

  2. Skubal fans 11 to score first win with Dodgers

    ESPN · 2 outlets

Show 6 more

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

    ESPN · 1 outlets

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

    ESPN · 4 outlets

  3. NFL reviewing Ravens WR Bateman's June arrest

    ESPN · 3 outlets

  4. Eagles rookie WR Makai Lemon remains out tonight

    PFT · 1 outlets

  5. Mitchell commits to UK after judge grants 5th year

    ESPN · 2 outlets

  6. Bills star DT Oliver mourning tragic death of son

    PFT · 2 outlets

Technology 337 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

    Dust off your CD collection and get ready to party like it's 2002.

  2. Sonos just launched Live Activities on iPhone

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  3. Quordle hints and answers for Sunday, July 26 (game #1644)

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

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  1. 9to5Mac Overtime 074: Apple’s foldable iPhone

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  2. Apple @ Work Podcast: Agentic networking actions

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

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

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

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

    9to5 · 1 outlets

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

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

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

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  7. tvOS 27 to add Siri AI for Apple TV 4K, per new leak

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  8. North Face everyday backpacks are up to 33% off at Amazon — just in time for back to school season

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  9. Microsoft blames Windows gaming issues on RGB lighting devices

    Bleeping · 2 outlets

Entertainment 166 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

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

    USMag · 2 outlets

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

    USMag · 2 outlets

  2. Which "Outer Banks" Character Are You?

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  3. Elsie Hewitt Shouts Out 'Baby Daddy' Pete Davidson for Getting Concert Tickets

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

  4. 'Reading Rainbow' Host Mychal Threets Shares Update Amid Hospitalization

    USMag · 1 outlets

  5. Katy Perry Slams Trump WH for Using Song 'Firework' in Military Strikes Video

    USMag · 2 outlets

  6. Christy Carlson Romano Critiques Early Fame After Hayden Panettiere's Death

    USMag · 2 outlets

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