SUMMARY: South Korea’s military reported North Korea is removing loudspeakers from the inter-Korean border, days after South Korea dismantled its own propaganda speakers to ease tensions. North Korea had blasted irritating sounds in response to South Korea’s broadcasts, which included propaganda and K-pop songs targeting Pyongyang. South Korea’s new liberal president, Lee Jae Myung, halted these broadcasts as a gesture toward peace. Despite some outreach, North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong rejected Seoul’s overtures, criticizing their alliance with the U.S. Tensions could rise again with upcoming South Korea-U.S. military drills starting August 18, which North Korea views as a provocation.

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SUMMARY: President Donald Trump signed an executive order granting political appointees oversight of federal agency grants, including those from FEMA, NSF, and NIH. The order mandates appointing officials to review funding opportunities to ensure alignment with agency priorities and allows termination of grants anytime, even mid-period. Agencies must implement new protocols before announcing new funding opportunities. The administration claims the move strengthens oversight and streamlines grantmaking. Scientists and medical groups warn it politicizes grant decisions, delaying research advances and damaging U.S. scientific leadership. Thousands of grants, including those on public health and social topics, have been cut. Legal challenges are expected.

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SUMMARY: The U.S. Census Bureau’s latest data reveals rapid population growth in several U.S. cities between July 2023 and July 2024. Princeton, Texas, saw the highest growth rate at 30.6%, followed by Fulshear, Texas (26.9%), and Leesburg, Florida (18.5%). Florida’s Haines City also grew by 12.1%. Southern mid-sized cities experienced the fastest growth overall. Meanwhile, Jacksonville, Florida, achieved a population milestone of over 1 million, ranking 10th in national population increase with 16,365 new residents. Other notable growth cities include New York City and Houston, reflecting nationwide urban expansion trends. Full details are available on the Census Bureau site.

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