The rise in production was largely due to a nearly 27% increase in non-automobile transportation equipment.https://www.wsj.com/economy/trade/french-industry-gets-boost-from-soaring-aviation-output-f6095352
A private gauge of China’s services sector showed activity expanded at the fastest pace in more than a year in July, as demand improved during the summer travel rush.https://www.wsj.com/economy/central-banking/chinas-services-sector-activity-accelerates-9e525d64
Earnings are due from AMD and Pfizer on Tuesday; new tariff deadline loomshttps://www.wsj.com/livecoverage/stock-market-today-dow-sp-500-nasdaq-08-05-2025?mod=rss_markets_main
Insurers are planning to scale back benefits, trim plans and exit from markets. Investors are cheering.https://www.wsj.com/health/healthcare/the-medicare-pullback-is-here-e6ab37da?mod=rss_markets_main
Hundreds took to the streets to mark the fifth anniversary of the devastating port explosion, while a long-delayed investigation has recently resumed.https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/08/05/beirut-port-blast-explosion-investigation/
Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff announced the end of “piecemeal” ceasefire negotiations, as Hamas released hostage videos and Israel’s leader digs in for another offensive.https://www.washingtonpost.com/national-security/2025/08/04/wtikoff-netanyahu-gaza-ceasefire-hostages/
The decision underscored the limits of President Donald Trump’s power to bend the Brazilian judge to his will.https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2025/08/04/brazil-bolsonaro-house-arrest/
Some fear a decline in the world-leading economic statistics underpinning U.S. markets.https://www.wsj.com/finance/investing/trump-bls-firing-jobs-data-wall-street-0800b24d
Red states’ plans to redraw district lines prompt Democrats to retaliate with their own gerrymander push.https://www.wsj.com/politics/texas-redistricting-house-representatives-midterm-elections-6b43efc6
Red Sox veteran reliever Liam Hendriks publicly corrected his manager after some miscommunication over the pitcher's injury.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/shook-red-sox-veteran-had-hash-it-out-alex-cora-over-injury-2108876
Green Bay Packers head coach Matt LaFleur spoke out and didn't hold back about Jordan Love.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/packers-matt-lafleur-doesnt-hold-back-about-jordan-love-2108878
Bernie Kosar had some strong thoughts on how Cleveland should handle Shedeur Sandershttps://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/legendary-browns-qb-sends-ominous-shedeur-sanders-warning-team-2108873
The Philadelphia Phillies can breathe a sigh of relief with new closer Jhoan Duran, as he's had a positive impact in his short time with the team.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/phillies-players-admit-new-closer-jhoan-duran-makes-their-jobs-much-easier-2108867
The Red Sox announced why rookie outfielder Roman Anthony was removed from the starting lineup just minutes before opening a series with Kansas City.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/why-red-sox-scratched-outfielder-roman-anthony-moments-before-royals-game-2108871
Santos was convicted of 23 felony counts, prompting widespread scrutiny over the handling and consequences of political corruption cases.https://www.newsweek.com/marjorie-taylor-greene-asks-trump-commute-george-santos-sentence-2108870
The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the best records in baseball this season, but one of their best players has underperformed.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/dodgers-make-potentially-costly-mookie-betts-decision-struggles-persist-2108857
The Chicago Cubs are trying to reclaim the National League Central and made moves at the deadline to help them do that. More moves could be coming.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/cubs-predicted-dump-ex-yankees-role-player-before-end-season-2108855
The New York Yankees are 7-9 in their last 16 games since the All-Star break, and it might be time to panic in the Bronx.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/yankees-slugger-has-blunt-message-team-amid-losing-stretch-2108835
The Pittsburgh Pirates have reportedly started conversations with Paul Skenes over extension talks as the season goes on, but they know it will take some work.https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/pirates-reportedly-begin-initial-paul-skenes-contract-extension-talks-2108827
Cleveland added a former Pro Bowl passer to an already crowded QB roomhttps://www.newsweek.com/sports/nfl/browns-sign-pro-bowl-qb-after-injuries-shedeur-sanders-dillon-gabriel-2108863