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August 31: Grand Canyon Flood and Europe’s Security Warnings
At the Grand Canyon
A flash flood has killed a 46-year-old man, and 15 people remain missing as forecasters warn that more storms may hit the area. Search and rescue efforts are continuing.
In Gaza
Israeli attacks in Gaza City killed at least five Palestinians, according to reported details. Information on the targets and circumstances of the strikes was not provided.
In Europe
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen is urging EU governments to prepare for overlapping disasters, shifting more effort toward prevention, climate adaptation and risk planning. The immediate complication is fiscal, with many member states having little room for major new spending.
On NATO’s eastern flank, Baltic officials say they see no evidence of an imminent Russian attack, but warn that Russian sabotage and provocation efforts across Europe are increasing. They are strengthening defenses accordingly.
In tech and security
The EU has placed ChatGPT, Roblox and Reddit under the Digital Services Act’s strictest online-safety rules, bringing tougher obligations around risk management and platform design. Separately, Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey warned that AI-driven cyber vulnerabilities could threaten the wider global economy without stronger safeguards.
In Washington
Republican campaign committees have asked the Supreme Court to let party organizations buy television ads at the discounted rates reserved for candidates, after a divided Fourth Circuit panel ruled those rates do not apply to parties.
The Treasury Department also denied G20 credentials to reporters from The New York Times, Bloomberg News and The Wall Street Journal for a finance meeting in North Carolina. Restricting access to the press at a major economic gathering is an odd definition of confidence.
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