On this version of Hot off the Wire:
» Even after inflation has steadily eased this year, the Federal Reserve’s policymakers still think prices are rising too fast and are almost certain to lift their key interest rate by a quarter-point on Wednesday.
» President Joe Biden’s son Hunter is expected to appear before a federal judge in Delaware to plead guilty to two tax crimes and admit possessing a gun as a drug user.
» The extreme heat of the South and Southwest is moving into the Midwest and is expected to continue East.
» Major fires raging in parts of Greece and in other Mediterranean countries have advanced causing additional deaths, destroying homes and threatening nature reserves during a third successive wave of extreme temperatures.
» Tens of thousands of doctors in Britain’s state-funded health service will go on strike for a further four days in August as their pay dispute with the government shows few if any signs of resolution.
» There was no winner in Tuesday's Mega Millions drawing.
» The State Department says a former U.S. Marine who was released from Russia in a prisoner swap last year has been injured while fighting in Ukraine.
» The Rays, Reds, Astros, Phillies, Mets and Dodgers pick up wins on the diamond, Michigan football coach Jim Harbaugh could be facing suspension, LeBron James’ son has a medical scare, the Celtics and Jaylen Brown are on the verge of a record deal, and Patrice Bergeron retires from the NHL.
» SAG-AFTRA held its largest and most star-studded rally yet on Tuesday in Times Square. Jessica Chastain and Brendan Fraser were among those joining the throngs of demonstrators.
» A proposed constitutional amendment guaranteeing access to abortion will appear on Ohio’s fall ballot. That sets up a volatile and expensive fight rife with emotional messaging and competing factual claims.
» A federal judge has blocked a rule that allows immigration authorities to deny asylum to migrants who arrive at the U.S.-Mexico border without first applying online or seeking protection in a country they passed through.
» UPS has reached a contract agreement with its 340,000-person strong union Tuesday, averting a strike that had the potential to disrupt logistics nationwide for businesses and households alike.
» Bronny James, son of NBA superstar LeBron James, is hospitalized in stable condition a day after going into cardiac arrest while participating in a basketball practice at the University of Southern California.
» Republican presidential contender Ron DeSantis is cutting far more campaign staff than previously thought as he works to reset his stumbling campaign amid unexpected financial trouble.
» U.S. consumer confidence shot to the highest level in two years this month as inflationary pressures eased and the American economy continued to show resilience in the face of dramatically higher interest rates.
» Philippines made history at its first Women’s World Cup with its first goal and first win, holding on under pressure to upset co-host New Zealand.
» Casey Phair has become the youngest player in soccer World Cup history at the age of 16 years and 26 days.
» The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says one of its agents was driving Gov. Ron DeSantis' vehicle in a motorcade when it was involved in a multi-car accident in Tennessee.
» Secret Service records show that President Joe Biden's dog Commander has bitten or attacked agency officers stationed at the White House 10 times between October 2022 and January.
» Former President Barack Obama’s personal chef has drowned near the Obama family’s home on Martha’s Vineyard.
» Jason Aldean’s “Try That in a Small Town” is experiencing exponential growth following controversy over its music video. The song, which was released in May, debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 this week just behind BTS’s Jung Kook solo single “Seven,” featuring Latto.
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