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The Mez Ledger · Monthly Close July 26 – August 25, 2026 2932 stories · Vol. 26 · Catalogue 35 · Issue 237 Get it by email ↓
The month's top story

Opinion | Democrats Can Learn From AOC

President Trump said tariffs on Canadian automotive and steel imports will rise to 50% on January 1, 2027, in a social media post.

CBS · 5 sources

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What dominated August

3 stories that ran all month
  1. Top Stories

    Your bank may stop texting you six-digit codes

    4 of 30 days · 5 articles

  2. Business

    Dollar Falls Ahead of Fed Minutes

    4 of 30 days · 5 articles

  3. Business

    Nvidia customers reportedly warned about AI-related price hikes

    4 of 30 days · 4 articles

Top Stories 559 stories

  1. The battle over Stars and Stripes

    NYT · 4 outlets

    A New York Times/Philadelphia Inquirer/Siena poll found Gov. Josh Shapiro leading Stacy Garrity and having support in the state for a possible presidential bid.

  2. The Truth About Postpartum Psychosis

    CBS · 5 outlets

  3. An ‘Economic D-Day’ That Must Overcome a Troubled History

    NYT · 3 outlets

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

    FOX · 5 outlets

Show 8 more

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

    CBS · 1 outlets

  2. Your bank may stop texting you six-digit codes

    FOX · 5 outlets

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

    CBS · 3 outlets

  4. Opinion | Trump Has a Beef With Tariffs

    NYT · 5 outlets

  5. USS Lincoln sailor's dad arrested by ICE, family says

    NYT · 3 outlets

  6. Nevada wildfires force tens of thousands to evacuate

    CBS · 4 outlets

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

    NYT · 1 outlets

  8. Judge Orders U.S. to Return Deported Man at Risk of Torture

    ABC · 3 outlets

Business 244 stories

  1. Opinion | Let the Bond Market Speak

    CNBC · 4 outlets

    The SEC is seeking information from major Wall Street banks about trades and financing tied to AI-focused hedge fund Situational Awareness.

  2. Oil Edges Higher as Traders Assess U.S. Measures Against Iran

    CNBC · 2 outlets

  3. Auto & Transport Roundup: Market Talk

    WSJ · 1 outlets

  4. Stock Market Today: Tech Stocks Under Pressure

    Barrons · 4 outlets

Show 10 more

  1. Dollar Falls Ahead of Fed Minutes

    WSJ · 5 outlets

  2. U.S. Tech Stocks Slip as Bond Yields Hit Decade Highs; Iran Truce Expires

    WSJ · 1 outlets

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

    WSJ · 4 outlets

  4. This CD pays 6.0% APY. Here's what you need to know

    MKTW · 2 outlets

  5. BlackBerry CEO says robotics is one of its fastest-growing businesses

    CNBC · 1 outlets

  6. Trump Discloses 1,000 Stock Trades in June

    CNBC · 2 outlets

  7. Stock Market Today: Markets Shrug at Mideast Tensions, Canada Trade Dispute

    MKTW · 2 outlets

  8. Treasury yields steady as traders await more economic data

    WSJ · 2 outlets

  9. European Indexes Mixed, Autos Rally

    WSJ · 2 outlets

  10. Los Angeles Lakers worth 'every bit' of $12.5 billion price tag: 76ers and Commanders owner Josh Harris

    CNBC · 1 outlets

Sports 367 stories

  1. Monken: Watson comments not factor in QB call

    CBS · 4 outlets

  2. Rashawn Slater returns to Chargers practice

    PFT · 2 outlets

Show 6 more

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

    PFT · 2 outlets

  2. NFL players planning to return to NCAA irks SEC

    PFT · 2 outlets

  3. Skubal fans 11 to score first win with Dodgers

    ESPN · 3 outlets

  4. Arsenal make 'perfect start' to Prem title defense

    CBS · 3 outlets

  5. Chargers put center Biadasz on season-ending IR

    ESPN · 2 outlets

  6. NFL reviewing Ravens WR Bateman's June arrest

    ESPN · 3 outlets

Technology 307 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. Keeping your options open: Why choice matters for UK AI sovereignty

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  3. Microsoft confirms GitHub is down worldwide

    9to5 · 3 outlets

Show 9 more

  1. AirPods with cameras get their clearest leak yet

    9to5 · 1 outlets

  2. 9to5Mac Daily: August 19, 2026 – Apple TV 4K rumors, Apple Maps ads

    9to5 · 1 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. macOS Golden Gate adds a new app to your Mac; here’s what it can do

    9to5 · 1 outlets

  5. How to self-host n8n

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  6. What is the release date for Ted Lasso season 4 episode 4 on Apple TV?

    TechRadar · 1 outlets

  7. Microsoft shares temporary fix for Windows 11 gaming issues

    Bleeping · 2 outlets

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

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

  9. Apple could debut two AirPods 5 models next month, per report

    TechRadar · 2 outlets

Entertainment 133 stories

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

    USMag · 2 outlets

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

    USMag · 2 outlets

Show 6 more

  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. Alexia Nepola's Son Throws Support Behind Kim Zolciak's Son After Arrest

    USMag · 1 outlets

  3. What to Know About Kim Zolciak's Son KJ's Arrest for Sexual Assault

    USMag · 2 outlets

  4. Music Icon Chaka Khan Says She's 'Partnered Out' at 73

    USMag · 2 outlets

  5. Taylor Swift Admits She Felt 'Washed Up' and 'Aging Out' of Music Biz at 22

    USMag · 2 outlets

  6. Which "Outer Banks" Character Are You?

    BuzzFeed · 2 outlets

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