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The Mez Ledger · Monthly Close July 25 – August 24, 2026 2437 stories · Vol. 26 · Catalogue 35 · Issue 236 Get it by email ↓
The month's top story

8/21: The Takeout with Major Garrett

Apollo Chief Marc Rowan’s seaside joint draws celebrities and influencers. The neighbors say it shouldn’t be there at all.

WSJ · 5 sources

Also covering this FOXTrump's Bedminster turf could make or break his last two years in the White House NYTThis Canal System Transformed Arizona. It’s Now in Jeopardy. ABCInside Trump's remake of the White House Rose Garden. First a stone patio, then statues
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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

    Face the Nation: Gottlieb, Donalds, Moulton

    3 of 30 days · 5 articles

  3. Top Stories

    2 college cyclists killed and 7 injured in Tennessee car crash

    3 of 30 days · 4 articles

Top Stories 516 stories

  1. The battle over Stars and Stripes

    WSJ · 3 outlets

    Homeowner lawsuits against home builders allege mold-related illnesses, while builders say the allegations are off the mark and costing them millions.

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

    FOX · 5 outlets

  3. Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026

    CBS · 1 outlets

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

    CBS · 3 outlets

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  1. 2 college cyclists killed and 7 injured in Tennessee car crash

    CBS · 4 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

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

    FOX · 1 outlets

  5. U.S. to unveil "economic D-Day" sanctions on Iran

    NYT · 3 outlets

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

    CBS · 1 outlets

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

    NYT · 3 outlets

  8. Muddy cleanup ahead as Tropical Storm Lala moves west of Hawaii

    ABC · 2 outlets

Business 221 stories

  1. European Chip Stocks Weaken

    MKTW · 5 outlets

    Morgan Stanley recommends quality stocks with large market capitalizations, adopters of artificial intelligence and the S&P 500.

  2. Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

    WSJ · 1 outlets

  3. How Trump’s Crypto Push Is Linked to Bessent’s Treasury Moves

    WSJ · 2 outlets

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

    WSJ · 1 outlets

Show 10 more

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

    WSJ · 3 outlets

  2. Stock Market Today: Tech Stocks Under Pressure

    WSJ · 3 outlets

  3. Dollar Falls Ahead of Fed Minutes

    CNBC · 4 outlets

  4. Trump Discloses 1,000 Stock Trades in June

    CNBC · 2 outlets

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

    CNBC · 1 outlets

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

    WSJ · 1 outlets

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

    WSJ · 1 outlets

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

    WSJ · 1 outlets

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

    MKTW · 2 outlets

  10. Former JPMorgan exec takes on Social Security advisory role

    MKTW · 2 outlets

Sports 324 stories

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

    PFT · 2 outlets

  2. Rashawn Slater returns to Chargers practice

    ESPN · 3 outlets

Show 6 more

  1. Skubal fans 11 to score first win with Dodgers

    ESPN · 2 outlets

  2. Chargers put center Biadasz on season-ending IR

    ESPN · 2 outlets

  3. Rams sign WR Alex Bachman

    PFT · 4 outlets

  4. NFL reviewing Ravens WR Bateman's June arrest

    ESPN · 3 outlets

  5. Kirkwood wins IndyCar Freedom 250 in D.C.

    FOX · 2 outlets

  6. Eagles rookie WR Makai Lemon remains out tonight

    PFT · 1 outlets

Technology 308 stories

  1. How to watch Sri Lanka vs India 2nd Test: Free Streams & TV Channels

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

    All the ways to watch Rowing World Championships 2026 live streams – including for FREE – with Oliver Zeidler and Karolien Florijn in action in Amsterdam.

  2. Sonos just launched Live Activities on iPhone

    9to5 · 2 outlets

  3. Apple @ Work Podcast: Agentic networking actions

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

Show 9 more

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

    9to5 · 1 outlets

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

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

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

    9to5 · 1 outlets

  4. Microsoft shares temporary fix for Windows 11 gaming issues

    Bleeping · 2 outlets

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

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  6. The AI data problem nobody talks about: Why more information isn't making better decisions

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

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

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

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

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

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

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

Entertainment 138 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

Show 6 more

  1. Inside Hayden Panettiere's On-Off Relationship with Brian Hickerson

    USMag · 2 outlets

  2. Kim Zolciak's Son KJ Biermann's Arrest and More Top Us Stories

    USMag · 1 outlets

  3. Which "Outer Banks" Character Are You?

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

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

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

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

    USMag · 1 outlets

  6. Pregnant Farrah Aldjufrie Hards Launches Zach Goldsmith Romance

    USMag · 2 outlets

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