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U.N. experts say U.S. may have committed war crimes with 2 Iran strikes

A U.N.-commissioned panel found reasonable grounds to believe the U.S. committed war crimes in two Iran strikes that killed at least 178 civilians, including an attack on a school. U.S. Central Command denies targeting civilians, and President Trump again said Iran wants a deal as the war continues. Oil prices fell after a damaged Saudi pipeline was reported to be returning online.

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UN experts say US may have committed war crimes with air strikes in Iran that killed civilians, including 120 schoolchildren

UN investigators said there are reasonable grounds to believe the US committed war crimes in airstrikes on Iran, including a strike on a primary school that killed about 120 children. The report also accused Iran's government of violently suppressing protests and urged independent investigations and diplomatic action.

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Leaked photos appear to show catastrophic damage to US military bases: 'This hasn't been communicated'

Leaked photos supplied by anonymous service members appear to show severe damage to US bases in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait from Iranian missile and drone strikes. The article cites Pentagon inspector general findings of strikes across eight countries, up to $3.7 billion in equipment losses, and high operation costs while noting Trump and Hegseth have emphasized US defensive success.

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Macklemore pledges $1MILLION to Palestinian relief after being booted from Ed Sheeran tour... as Robert Kraft announces his own donation

Macklemore pledged $1 million from his Ed Sheeran tour earnings to six Palestinian aid groups after being dropped as Sheeran's opener over a 'free Palestine' statement. He challenged Robert Kraft to match the donation, and Kraft then said he would match a $2 million donation from Sheeran. The article also notes fan backlash against Sheeran and the withdrawal of his remaining opening acts.

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How nearly 7 months of war have changed daily life in Iran

The article summarizes a House vote on a war powers resolution that would end military action against Iran without congressional approval. It notes the conflict has lasted over six months despite President Trump's earlier prediction that it would last weeks. The segment then introduces an interview about daily life in Iran.

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House passes Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump’s desk

The House passed a bipartisan bill imposing tougher sanctions on Russia and granting President Trump authority to tariff countries buying Russian energy. The bill, championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham, now goes to Trump's desk after Democratic opposition centered on the tariff powers.

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Iran war has cost the U.S. more than $38 billion so far, budget office says

The Congressional Budget Office estimates the U.S. war with Iran has cost the Defense Department more than $38 billion through Aug. 1, with continued monthly costs up to $3 billion and a projected 0.5-percentage-point increase in inflation. The report, requested by the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee, arrives amid midterm election concerns and a stalled White House supplemental funding request.

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Colin Kaepernick says NFL owners are colluding against Macklemore after Ed Sheeran tour ban

Colin Kaepernick accused NFL owners of colluding against Macklemore after the rapper was dropped from Ed Sheeran’s tour over pro-Palestine comments. Patriots owner Robert Kraft cited Macklemore’s alleged antisemitic rhetoric as the reason for the stadium ban, while other supporting acts withdrew in solidarity. Kaepernick compared the situation to his own NFL grievance and settlement.

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