Wednesday, July 30
⏳ THE SPEED READ
🚨NATION
Tsunami waves reach Hawaii, California after huge quake off Russia (NBC)
Democrats invoke rare Senate rule to force release of Epstein documents (AXIOS)
Trump announces 25% tariff on India and unspecified penalties for buying Russian oil (AP)
EPA plans to overturn scientific finding used to regulate carbon emissions (PBS)
Roy Cooper breaks fundraising records as he kicks off expensive North Carolina campaign (POLITICO)
Kamala Harris says she won't run for governor of California in 2026 (ABC)
🌎 AROUND THE WORLD
Canada plans to recognize Palestinian state in September, Carney says (CBC)
For first time, Arab states call on Hamas to disarm and relinquish power (MO NEWS)
Deadly China floods leave trail of destruction (GUARDIAN)
Russian missile hits Ukrainian training unit, killing and wounding servicemen (BBC)
YouTube among social media platforms to be included in Australia’s social media ban for children under 16 (CNN)
📱BUSINESS, SCIENCE & TECH
US economy rebounds with 3% GDP growth even as Trump’s initial tariffs hit (MO NEWS)
Rare flu complication is rising in kids, doctors warn (NBC)
Starbucks tests coconut drinks, agave syrup in healthier menu for RFK Jr. era (BLOOMBERG)
Reese’s And Oreo officially mash up with two new hybrid products (FOODBEAST)
🎬 SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Family and fans in Birmingham give Ozzy Osbourne emotional send-off (BBC)
Two-time biathlon gold medalist Laura Dahlmeier killed in mountaineering accident (NBC)
CBS insiders warn that Skydance merger brings 'hall monitor' to news division (FOX)
Fans toast Grateful Dead’s 60th with concerts at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park (AP)