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INTERNATIONAL - Une mise en cause fermement rejetée par Paris. La présidence française a dénoncé ce mardi 19 août comme « erronée, abjecte » l’accusation du Premier ministre israélien Benjamin Netanyahu, qui a estimé que la volonté d’Emmanuel Macron de reconnaître l’État palestinien nourrissait l’antisémitisme. La lettre du chef du gouvernement israélien « ne restera pas sans réponse », a ajouté l’Élysée, qui a aussi affirmé que « la République protège et protégera toujours ses compatriotes de confession juive ». « La période exige gravité et responsabilité, pas amalgames et manipulations », a encore indiqué l’Élysée. Netanyahu appelle Macron à renoncer sur la Palestine avant cette date symbolique La présidence française précise qu’Emmanuel Macron a pris connaissance du contenu de ce courrier par voie de presse, mais qu’il y répondra également par courrier. La France n’a « pas de leçons à recevoir »« Les violences contre la communauté juive sont inadmissibles. C’est pourquoi, au-delà des condamnations, le Chef de l’Etat a systématiquement demandé à tous ses gouvernements depuis 2017 - et encore davantage après les attentats terroristes du 7 octobre 2023 - la plus grande fermeté à l’endroit des auteurs d’actes antisémites », souligne encore la présidence française, dans un communiqué transmis à la presse. Dans son « combat contre l’antisémitisme », elle rappelle l’inscription de la date 12 juillet au calendrier des commémorations nationales, dès 2026, « pour le 120e anniversaire de la reconnaissance de l’innocence du capitaine Dreyfus ». PUBLICITÉPlus tôt, le Premier ministre israélien avait accusé le chef d’État français « d’alimenter le feu antisémite » en France. « Je vous appelle à remplacer la faiblesse par l’action, l’apaisement par la volonté, et à le faire avant une date claire : la nouvelle année juive, le 23 septembre 2025 », écrit-il dans une lettre, en date du 17 août, et transmise à l’AFP mardi. « Depuis vos déclarations publiques attaquant Israël et signalant la reconnaissance d’un État palestinien, il a augmenté [ l’antisémitisme] », dénonce-t-il encore dans cette missive. La France n’a « pas de leçons à recevoir dans la lutte contre l’antisémitisme », avait dans la foulée rétorqué sur la chaîne BFMTV le ministre des Affaires européennes, Benjamin Haddad, qui appelle à ne pas « instrumentaliser » le sujet de « l’antisémitisme qui empoisonne nos sociétés européennes ». Les autorités françaises ont selon lui été « toujours extrêmement mobilisées contre l’antisémitisme ». Dans sa lettre, Benjamin Netanyahu liste aussi plusieurs incidents récents, notamment le saccage de l’entrée de bureaux de la compagnie aérienne israélienne El Al à Paris, l’agression d’un homme juif à Livry-Gargan, ou des rabbins « agressés dans les rues de Paris ». « Ces incidents ne sont pas isolés. Ils constituent une plaie », souligne-t-il. Donald Trump loué pour son « combat » contre les crimes antisémitesIl loue en contre-exemple le président américain, Donald Trump, pour son « combat » contre les crimes antisémites et pour « protéger les Juifs américains ». PUBLICITÉLa guerre dans la bande de Gaza, déclenchée après l’attaque sans précédent du mouvement islamiste palestinien Hamas en Israël le 7 octobre 2023, a ravivé les velléités internationales à reconnaître l’État de Palestine. Fin juillet, Emmanuel Macron a annoncé que la France allait reconnaître l’État de Palestine à l’Assemblée générale de l’ONU en septembre. Dans la foulée plus d’une dizaine de pays occidentaux parmi lesquels le Canada, ainsi que l’Australie, ont appelé d’autre pays du monde à faire de même. L’Assemblée générale de l’ONU prévue en septembre prend fin précisément le 23, date posée par Benjamin Netanyahu dans son courrier. Poutine a sa propre idée de lieu pour sa potentielle rencontre avec Zelensky (et ce n’est ni la Suisse, ni le Vatican) Guerre en Ukraine : cessez-le-feu ou accord de paix, pourquoi la question est si cruciale pour Kiev View the full article

KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Alice Nekesa did not know she was infected with malaria-causing parasites until it was too late. She was in the fourth month of pregnancy last year when she started bleeding, a miscarriage later attributed to untreated malaria in her. The Ugandan farmer said recently that she regretted the loss of what would have been her second child “because I didn’t discover malaria and treat it early.” Variations of such cases are commonly reported by Ugandan health workers who witness stillbirths or feverish babies that die within days from undiagnosed malaria. The deaths are part of a wider death toll tied to the mosquito-borne disease, the deadliest across Africa, but one easily treated in adults who seek timely medical care. Until recently, a major gap in malaria treatment was how to care for newborns and infants infected with malaria who weren’t strong enough to receive regular medication. That changed last month when Swiss medical regulators approved medicine from the Basel-based pharmaceutical company Novartis for babies weighing between 2 and 5 kilograms (nearly 4½ to 11 pounds). Swissmedic said the treatment, a sweet-tasting tablet that disperses into a syrup when dropped into water, was approved in coordination with the World Health Organization under a fast-track authorization process to help developing countries access much-needed treatment. Africa’s 1.5 billion people accounted for 95% of an estimated 597,000 malaria deaths worldwide in 2023, according to the WHO. More than three-quarters of those deaths were among children. In Uganda, an east African country of 45 million people, there were 12.6 million malaria cases and nearly 16,000 deaths in 2023. Many were children younger than 5 and pregnant women, according to WHO. Nigeria, Congo and Uganda — in that order — are the African countries most burdened by malaria, a parasitic disease transmitted to humans through the bites of infected mosquitoes that thrive and breed in stagnant water. The drug approved by Swiss authorities, known as Coartem Baby in some countries and Riamet Baby in others, is a combination of two antimalarials. It is a lower dose version of a tablet previously approved for other age groups, including for older children. Before Coartem Baby, antimalarial drugs designed for older children were administered to small infants with careful adjustments to avoid overdose or toxicity. Ugandan authorities, who have been working to update clinical guidelines for treating malaria, say the new drug will be rolled out as soon as possible. It is not yet available in public hospitals. The development of Coartem Baby has given hope to many, with local health workers and others saying the medicine will save the lives of many infants. Ronald Serufusa, the top malaria official for the district of Wakiso, which shares a border with the Ugandan capital of Kampala, said he believes Coartem Baby will be available “very, very soon” and that one priority is sensitizing the people adhering to treatment. Some private pharmacies already have access to Coartem Baby, “flavored with orange or mango” to make it palatable for infants, he said. During the so-called malaria season, which coincides with rainy periods twice a year, long lines of sick patients grow outside government-run health centers across Uganda. Many are often women with babies strapped to their backs. Health workers now are trained to understand that “malaria can be implicated among newborns,” even when other dangerous conditions like sepsis are present, Serufusa said. “If they don’t expand their investigations to also suspect malaria, then it goes unnoticed,” he said, speaking of health workers treating babies. The Malaria Consortium, a global nonprofit based in London, in a statement described the approval of Coartem Baby as “a major leap forward for saving the lives of young children in countries affected by malaria.” In addition to Uganda, the drug will be rolled out in Burkina Faso, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, and Tanzania, the group said. Jane Nabakooza, a pediatrician with Uganda's malaria control program, said she expects the government will make Coartem Baby available to patients free of charge, even after losing funding when the U.S. shrank its foreign aid program earlier this year. Some malaria funding from outside sources, including the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Malaria and Tuberculosis, remains available for programs such as indoor spraying to kill mosquitoes that spread the malaria-causing parasite. Because of funding shortages, “we are focusing on those that are actually prone to severe forms of malaria and malaria deaths, and these are children under 5 years,” she said. ___ The Associated Press receives financial support for global health and development coverage in Africa from the Gates Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content. Find AP’s standards for working with philanthropies, a list of supporters and funded coverage areas at AP.org. View the full article

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Tuesday the opening of a migrant detention facility in Nebraska as President Trump’s administration ramps up the expansion of Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s (ICE) detention capabilities. The new facility, located in the southwest part of the state, was dubbed “Cornhusker Clink” and will house “criminal illegal aliens” arrested by ICE, DHS said in a press release. The detention center came as a result of a partnership between the Nebraska Department of Correctional Services and ICE, expanding the capacity by up to 280 beds. The officials are using the existing minimum security prison work camp in McCook, located around 210 miles west of Lincoln. “Today, we’re announcing a new partnership with the state of Nebraska to expand detention bed space by 280 beds,” DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said in a statement. “Thanks to Governor Pillen for his partnership to help remove the worst of the worst out of our country. If you are in America illegally, you could find yourself in Nebraska’s Cornhusker Clink. Avoid arrest and self-deport now using the CBP Home App.” The administration has continued adding detention buildings nationwide to help hold migrants whom agencies have arrested. DHS opened “Alligator Alcatraz” in the Florida Everglades last month and an East Montana detention facility in El Paso, Texas, this week. DHS will also hold up to 1,000 migrants in a “Speedway Slammer” detention facility in Indiana. Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen announced Tuesday that the Nebraska National Guard will provide “administrative and logistical” support to ICE officials based in Nebraska to help enforce immigration laws. About 20 Army National Guard soldiers will be a part of the mission, with training beginning next week, according to DHS. “I am also proud that the Nebraska State Patrol and National Guard will be assisting ICE enforcement efforts, as well,” Pillen said in a statement. “Homeland security starts at home, and, just as when I twice deployed troops to secure our southern border during the failed Biden administration, Nebraska will continue to do its part.” Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to The Hill. View the full article

Adam Steen, former Iowa director of Administrative Services, was joined by his sons, Maverick and Ryker and his wife Kasey Steen, as announced he was running for governor Aug. 19, 2025 at Berean Church in Pleasant Hill. (Photo by Robin Opsahl/Iowa Capital Dispatch) Republican Adam Steen, former director of the Iowa Department of Administrative Services, announced his campaign for governor Tuesday, labeling himself as a “faith guy” in the race to succeed Gov. Kim Reynolds. Steen held a campaign kickoff event Tuesday at Berean Church in Pleasant Hill, starting with a musical performance from Nathan Thomas and the A17 worship band and an introduction from Pastor Gary Pilcher. As he introduced himself, Steen said there had been some speculation online about what type of candidate he would be. “Let me tell you, from my own lips, who I am: I am the faith guy,” Steen said. “I’m a Jesus guy. I’m a Make America Great Again guy. I’m a common-sense policy, America first, people first guy.” In addition to being a credentialed minister, Steen said some of his highest profile commitments to faith were as DAS director. The department had canceled a Satanic Temple of Iowa holiday celebration event at the Iowa Capitol in December 2024, with Steen saying the event was denied because it included “elements that are harmful to minors.” Steen said at the campaign event he was “the guy that stood in front of the Satanists when they blatantly targeted our children, and I’m the guy getting sued by the Satanists for protecting our children.” He also said there was another event request at the Capitol he denied, for an all-ages, family-friendly drag show. He said this planned event was not as well known, but that he believed it was the right thing to do despite being at risk of getting sued. Steen, appointed in 2021 to serve as DAS director in Reynolds’ administration, said he led some of the major policies changing state government, like the government agency restructuring signed into law in 2023. Speaking with reporters, Steen said he had discussed running for the seat with Reynolds and came to a “mutual agreement” that he would resign from his position if he ran for the office. “Today, at 10 a.m., I walked into the governor’s office and I submitted my resignation,” Steen told the crowd. “Today I walked away from a job that I loved. I walked away from a job that I loved, so I could join the fight and defend the state that I love.” Before leading DAS, Steen was the director of business development at Syverson Strege, a financial services firm, and had previously owned a management consulting firm called 25 Connections. He also was a minor league baseball relief pitcher in 2002, playing for the Philadelphia Phillies and Batavia Muckdogs. Steen highlighted his commitment to protecting private property rights, but did not go into detail on his views about the use of eminent domain for carbon capture pipeline projects — the subject of a contentious bill that was vetoed by Reynolds this session. “I was working with her at this time, and I support everything that Governor Reynolds is doing,” Steen said. When asked about his views on the use of eminent domain in these projects, he said “I’m a pro-property rights, pro-private ownership person.” Steen is the latest Republican to join the field of GOP candidates seeking to take the mantle from Reynolds after she announced she would not run for reelection in 2026. U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra and state Sen. Mike Bousselot, R-Ankeny, currently have “exploratory” committees for governor, while Rep. Eddie Andrews, R-Johnston, and former state legislator Brad Sherman have announced campaigns. Iowa Auditor Rob Sand is considered the current frontrunner to become the Democratic gubernatorial candidate. Former political operative Julie Stauch and Democrat Paul Dahl are also running to become the party nominee. View the full article

The Southwest is in for peak dog days as a looming heat wave has triggered extreme heat warnings and advisories for 80 million people from the U.S.-Mexico border to southwest Utah. Federal forecasters said a swirling system of warm, descending air over the crosshairs that divides Arizona, Utah, Colorado and New Mexico will toast the region through the weekend. “An anomalously strong ridge of high pressure centered over the Four Corners states will lead to a significant heat wave,” the National Weather Service said in a national forecast discussion Tuesday. Extreme heat warnings, which predict certain danger, begin Wednesday morning in Southern California for parts of Los Angeles, San Diego and Orange counties, as well as Palm Springs. The warnings also begin Wednesday for Las Vegas, Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona. They are scheduled to remain in effect through the weekend. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the city was expecting “potentially some of the hottest temperatures of the summer.” Cooling centers are opening in the city, while Gov. Gavin Newsom is moving firefighting resources to the region. In agricultural El Centro, California, where temperatures remained in the triple digits after nightfall, a child left unattended in a hot vehicle Monday later died at a hospital, police said. Temperatures in the 90s are expected as far north as the Seattle region Saturday, according to the service, and Portland, Oregon, has a fire weather watch in effect for Thursday. On Friday, Phoenix is expected to reach a high temperature of 112 degrees, Las Vegas is expected to reach 110, and Death Valley National Park’s Furnace Creek Visitor’s Center is forecast to report 120 degrees, according to the weather service. Maricopa County, Arizona, officials on Tuesday reported 44 deaths last week for which heat was a cause or contributor. This article was originally published on NBCNews.com View the full article

A member of Irish rap band Kneecap was due to appear in court on Wednesday charged with a terror offence for allegedly supporting Hezbollah. Liam O'Hanna, 27, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was charged in May after being accused of displaying a Hezbollah flag during a London concert in November. The hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court in central London is expected to hear legal arguments on whether the charge falls outside a six-month time limit, a court official confirmed. Since Hezbollah was banned in the UK in 2019, it has been an offence to show support for the Iran-backed Lebanese force. Kneecap has grabbed headlines for statements denouncing the war in Gaza and against Israel. The hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court in central London comes amid a growing controversy surrounding support for banned organisations. More than 700 people have been arrested, mostly at demonstrations, since the Palestine Action group was also outlawed in early July under the Terrorism Act 2000. The government ban on Palestine Action came into force days after it took responsibility for a break-in at an air force base in southern England that caused an estimated £7.0 million ($9.3 million) of damage to two aircraft. The group said its activists were responding to Britain's indirect military support for Israel during the war in Gaza. Supporting a proscribed group is a criminal offence punishable by up to 14 years in prison. - Provocative - Hundreds of fans cheered outside the central London court in June when O'Hanna, Liam Og O hAnnaidh in Gaelic, made his first appearance in June. Prosecutor Michael Bisgrove told the previous hearing the case was "not about Mr O'Hanna's support for the people of Palestine or his criticism of Israel". "He is well within his rights to voice his opinions and his solidarity," Bisgrove said. Instead, the prosecutor said, the case was about O'Hanna wearing and displaying "the flag of Hezbollah, a proscribed terrorist organisation, while allegedly saying 'Up Hamas, up Hezbollah'". The raucous punk-rap group has said the video that led to the charge was taken out of context. Daring provocateurs to their fans, dangerous extremists to their detractors, the group's members rap in the Irish language as well as English. Formed in 2017, the group is no stranger to controversy. Their lyrics are filled with references to drugs, they have repeatedly clashed with the UK's previous Conservative government and have vocally opposed British rule in Northern Ireland. Last year, the group was catapulted to international fame by a semi-fictional film based on them that scooped multiple awards including at the Sundance festival. har/jkb/gv/lb View the full article

　南海トラフ巨大地震の発生可能性が高まったとして気象庁が「臨時情報」（巨大地震警戒）を出した場合、自治体が事前避難を求める住民が、高齢者を含め全国で少なくとも52万人に上ることが20日、内閣府の調査で分かった。 　内閣府が今年6月から、南海トラフ巨大地震の防災対策推進地域に指定されている707市町村（5月時点。現在は723市町村に拡大）を対象に調査した。このうち130自治体が事前避難が必要な地域の指定を終えていた。 Advertisement 　同地震の想定震源域でマグニチュード（M）8以上の地震が起き、さらに後発地震の可能性が高まったと評価されると、気象庁は臨時情報の中で最も危険度が高い「巨大地震警戒」を発表。後発地震が発生してからでは津波避難が間に合わない地域は、1週間の事前避難が求められる。（共同） View the full article

Only one quarterback battle remains. The Cleveland Browns named Joe Flacco their starter on Monday. The Indianapolis Colts announced Daniel Jones as theirs on Tuesday. That leaves the New Orleans Saints, who are still deciding between second-year pro Spencer Rattler and rookie Tyler Shough. Saints head coach Kellen Moore addressed the competition on Tuesday. He sounds no closer to making a decision than he was at the start of training camp. “It’s close,” Moore told reporters Tuesday. “We look at every aspect of this quarterback situation. It’s really, really close. Numbers, experience reps, everything. It’s going all the way back to the start of training camp. Everything is very, very close between this group.” [Join or create a Yahoo Fantasy Football league for the 2025 NFL season] Moore's not only fielding question about the Saints quarterback from media. He says he gets them at home from his kids as well. Moore gives his kids the same answers he gives to reporters. "There's a lot of people who like to ask about the quarterbacks, my kids included," Moore said. "It's a fun conversation. "They've got advice about everything. Every bad decision, every throw, every play call. They've got it all." Who will win the job?So who's got the edge? That remains a mystery with one preseason game remaining on the schedule. Rattler's more of a known commodity. The 2024 fifth-round pick started six games as a rookie last year, completing 57% of his passes for 188.1 yards per game with four touchdowns and five interceptions — not exactly inspiring starting quarterback stuff. The Saints selected Shough in the second round of April's draft as the third quarterback off the board amid the then-uncertain future of quarterback Derek Carr. Both are now competing for the starting job following Carr's unexpected retirement due to a lingering shoulder injury. Neither has done enough to win the job while splitting starts in New Orleans' first two preseason games. How they'e lookedRattler's completed 25 of 35 passes (71.4%) for 251 yards (7.2 yards per attempt) with one touchdown and one interception. Shough's completed 24 of 34 passes (70.6%) for 231 yards (6.8 yards per attempt), also with one touchdown and one interception. Each performed better as the backup quarterback while facing defensive competition deeper on the opponents' depth charts. As for who will start in Saturday's preseason finale against the Denver Broncos? Moore wasn't even ready to announce a starter for that game. "We've got three days of practice and a game, so we've got some excellent work coming our way," Moore said. As for when he'll make a decision? Moore answered, jokingly, that it will "hopefully" come before New Orleans' Week 1 game against the Arizona Cardinaos. View the full article

野村投信呼應政府打造台灣成為亞洲資產管理中心，自去年即致力積極推動台日互掛，實現首家台日跨境 ETF 雙向掛牌，為亞洲資產管理市場注入新動能，提供投資人更多元商品選擇。009812 野村日本東證 ETF 基金所連結的 ETF「NEXT FUNDS 東證股價指數連動型上市投資信託 (代碼 1306.JP)」，規模為亞洲第一大及日本第一大的 ETF，而野村資產管理更是全球第八大 ETF 發行業者 *，這檔 ETF 更被納入 NISA 標的，並享有｢日本國民 ETF」的美譽，009812 野村日本東證 ETF 基金，擬於 9 月 1 日至 9 月 4 日募集，預定 9 月 18 日掛牌上市。(* 資料來源：NAM Tokyo，野村投信整理，2025/6。本基金投資者是購買野村投信發行之「野村日本東證 ETF 基金」，而非直接投資於東京證交所掛牌之連結標的基金 1306.JP)。 野村投信策略暨行銷處資深副總經理黃宏治表示，東證指數以東京證交所 Prime 市場為主，成分股覆蓋範圍極為完整，截至 2025 年 7 月東證指數涵蓋日本整體市價總額的 95% 以上，超過 1680 家大型上市企業，充分反映出日本的股票市場現況。東證指數採市值加權計算指數，亦是現行主流 ETF 主要的編制方式。加上東證指數 ETF 人氣高，是投資人用來參與日本股市整體趨勢的重要指標。009812 野村日本東證 ETF 基金所連結的 ETF「NEXT FUNDS 東證股價指數連動型上市投資信託 (代碼 1306.JP)」於 2001 年 7 月 11 日成立，至今已走過 23 個年頭，規模超過 24 兆日圓 (結至 2025 年 6 月底) 為日本第一大的 ETF，又納入 NISA 標的，可說是「日本國民 ETF」，由於 1306.JP 規模夠大，操作上採取完全覆蓋法，東證指數中每一檔成分股都有投資，無須透過期貨代替，進一步加強其完全追蹤指數的優勢。 009812 野村日本東證 ETF 基金經理人張怡琳表示，日本走出失落的 30 年，從價值窪地到投資勝地，再起的光與影活絡日股，迎來長期多頭的趨勢，連巴菲特也點名，表示無論市場如何變動，日本五大商社的股份「50 年不賣」並長期列為核心持有，日本企業注重長期發展並具有穩健的經營模式，充份體現巴菲特對日本市場未來發展的樂觀態度與企業改革的高度信任。除了巴菲特之外，根據日本財務省統計，外資於 4 月買超日股金額高達 3 兆 6,759 億日圓，創下歷年單月最高紀錄，也使得年初今 (截至 8 月 15 日) 外資對日股持續買超，東證指數繼而創下歷史新高。 張怡琳指出，日本勞動組合總連合會 (Rengo) 公布 2025 年春鬥最終彙整結果，企業平均調薪幅度達到 5.25%、連續 2 年高於 5%，日本企業加薪勢頭延續，為日銀的貨幣政策正常化帶來支撐，進而推動民間消費復甦、企業獲利改善，令經濟形成長期增長的正向循環。隨著通膨上升至 40 年高位，日本散戶投資人開始意識到保護資產價值的重要性，此時新制 NISA 活水助攻，更進一步推動日本國人將儲蓄轉向投資。日企轉骨，從金融、工業、科技、生醫、公用事業領域都啟動庫藏股計畫，加速落實企業治理改革。在近年盈餘快速成長下，日股仍享有價值重估(Re-Rating) 的空間，後續漲勢動能可望延續下去，目前日股 (TOPIX)12 個月遠期本益比僅 14.5 倍、低於近二十年平均區間，也遠低於美股(22.9 倍) 與全球股市 (18.9 倍)。目前東證指數企業股價淨值比（PBR）低於 1 的比例已降至 47.7% (2022 年底為 54.3%)，徹底擺脫過去過低 ROE(股東權益報酬率) 一直是投資日本的絆腳石，東證的企業改革對日股評價面提升產生長遠助益躍進可期，迎來長期多頭趨勢。 整體而言，張怡琳表示，近期日股基本面改善，加上日圓貶值對出口企業具正面效益，使日本股市持續成為亞太市場亮點之一。隨著美日關稅貿易協議落地意味著日本總體經濟不確定性下降，企業資本支出與海外投資信心可望回升，顯示這波日企回歸的大趨勢已形成，為日股提供新的上行動能。對比美股表現與科技股走勢的相關係數極高，反觀日股在工業、金融與消費領域擁有強大競爭力、並形成獨特的市場生態，對於尋求分散投資佈局的投資人而言，日股東證指數是當前投資日股絕佳的選擇，加上東證指數的產業布局與台股亦有高度互補性，台股投資人若搭配部分日股投資，就能以更多元化的投組，產生互補的效果，也能降低單一國家的投資風險。野村日本東證 ETF (009812) 一鍵掌握日本優質企業表現，全面參與日股行情。 009812 野村日本東證 ETF 基金小檔案 資料來源：野村投信整理。* 此為投信投顧公會針對基金之淨值波動風險程度，依基金投資標的風險屬性與投資地區市場風險狀況編製，係計算過去 5 年基金淨值波動度標準差，以標準差區間予以分類等級，分類為 RR1-RR5 五級，數字越大代表風險越高，此風險級數僅供參考，不宜作為投資唯一依據。 東證指數前 10 大成分股 資料來源： Bloomberg，2025/5/30，野村投信整理。以上公司僅供舉例，本文不做個別公司個股銷售及推薦之用，投資人申購本基金係持有基金受益憑證，而非本文提及之投資資產或標的，基金投資組合因時而異，請投資人留意。提醒投資人，投資應注意單一國家 ETF 波動大，包含市場風險、集中度風險、流動性風險、折溢價風險、追蹤誤差風險、終止上市風險等，投資人應謹慎留意，並隨時掌握商品重大公告及市場變化，在進行資產配置不應以短期資金投入，應考量自身的財力適度配置及風險承受度，評估是否投資及選擇合適的投資標的且通常需要長期持有才能發揮投資效益。 閱讀更多精彩文章 野村投信 野村投信於 1998 年成立，為日商野村資產管理及香港 Allshores 集團等專業投資團隊所組成之合資企業。野村投信為高盛、晉達、野村基金 (愛爾蘭系列) 及駿利亨德森系列基金在台灣之總代理。截至 2024 年 12 月底，投信基金、境內全權委託與境外基金總代理在台規模共計新台 7,630 億元，居所有台灣資產管理業 (基金) 公司第 8 名。野村投信五度榮獲亞洲資產管理雜誌台灣區最佳退休基金管理公司(2018~2020，2024~2025)，以及連續四年獲最佳股票經理公司肯定(2020~2023)；於 2014、2015、2016 及 2017 連續四年榮獲理柏台灣基金獎混合型團體大獎肯定。(資料來源：投信投顧公會(2022/12)；理柏(2014~2017)；亞洲資產管理雜誌(2025/01)) ★指數免責聲明：東證股價指數 (TOPIX) 總報酬指數值和 TOPIX 總報酬指數標誌為 JPX Market Innovation & Research, Inc. 或其關係企業（以下合稱「JPX」）所擁有的專有權利，JPX 擁有與 TOPIX 總報酬指數有關的所有權利和專有技術，例如計算、公佈和使用 TOPIX 總報酬指數值以及與 TOPIX 總報酬指數標誌有關的所有權利和專有技術。JPX 保留更改計算或公佈方法、停止計算或公佈 TOPIX 總報酬指數值、更改 TOPIX 總報酬指數標誌或停止使用 TOPIX 總報酬指數標誌的權利。無論是對於使用 TOPIX 總報酬指數值和 TOPIX 總報酬指數標誌所產生的結果，或是 TOPIX 總報酬指數值在任何特定日期的數字，JPX 均不作任何保證或聲明。JPX 不保證 TOPIX 總報酬指數值及其所含數據的準確性或完整性。此外，JPX 對於 TOPIX 總報酬指數值的錯誤計算、錯誤公佈、延遲公佈或中斷公佈概不負責。任何授權產品均未以任何方式獲得 JPX 的贊助、背書或推廣。JPX 不負責對任何授權產品之申購人或對公眾，進行有關授權產品之解釋或給予投資上的意見。JPX 計算 TOPIX 總報酬指數值時，未挑選特定公司股票或集團，亦未考量授權產品之發行公司或其申購人之任何需求。包括但不限於前述，JPX 對授權產品之發行和銷售所生之損害，不負任何責任。 ★指數免責聲明：「臺灣指數公司特選臺灣上市上櫃 FactSet 創新科技 50 指數」係由臺灣指數股份有限公司（臺灣指數公司）及財團法人中華民國證券櫃檯買賣中心 (櫃檯買賣中心) (以上機構合稱「合作單位」) 共同開發，並由臺灣指數公司單獨授權野村證券投資信託股份有限公司使用發行「基金」。「合作單位」並未以任何方式贊助、背書、出售或促銷「基金」，且「合作單位」亦未明示或默示對使用指數之結果及 / 或指數於任一特定日期之任一特定時間或其他時間之數據提供任何保證或聲明。指數係由臺灣指數公司所計算。然「合作單位」就指數之任何錯誤、不正確、遺漏或指數資料之傳輸中斷對任何人均不負任何責任，且無任何義務將該等錯誤、不正確或遺漏通知任何人。 本 ETF 基金經金管會核准或同意生效，惟不表示絕無風險。本公司以往之經理績效不保證基金之最低投資收益；本公司除盡善良管理人之注意義務外，不負責基金之盈虧，亦不保證最低之收益，投資人申購前應詳閱基金公開說明書。基金買賣係以投資人自己之判斷為之，投資人應瞭解並承擔交易可能產生之損益，且最大可能損失達原始投資金額。基金不受存款保險、保險安定基金或其他相關保障機制之保障。如因基金交易所生紛爭， 台端應先向本公司申訴，如不接受前開申訴處理結果或本公司未在三十日內處理時，得在六十日內向金融消費評議中心申請評議。 台端亦得向投信投顧公會申訴、向證券投資人及期貨交易人保護中心申請調處或向法院起訴。基金投資風險包含標的指數價格波動之風險、類股過度集中之風險、產業景氣循環之風險、流動性風險、追蹤標的指數之風險、基金報酬未能緊貼標的指數報酬之風險等，請詳見基金公開說明書。有關本基金之特性、相關投資風險及應負擔之費用已揭露於基金之公開說明書中，投資人可向本公司及基金之銷售機構索取，或至基金資訊觀測站及本公司網站 (https://www.nomurafunds.com.tw) 中查詢。本基金受益憑證為記名式，採無實體發行，不印製實體受益憑證，委由集中保管事業以帳簿劃撥方式交付受益憑證，受益人不得申請領回實體受益憑證。基金自成立日起，即得運用基金進行投資組合佈局，基金投資組合成分價格波動會影響基金淨值表現。投資人於成立日 (不含當日) 前參與申購所買入之每受益權單位之發行價格，不等同於基金掛牌上市或上櫃後之價格，參與申購之投資人需自行承擔基金成立日起至上市日或上櫃日止期間之基金淨值波動所產生的風險。本 ETF 基金為連結式基金，採用指數化策略，在扣除各項必要費用後，將本基金資產投資於公開說明書所述之單一標的基金，標的基金以追蹤其標的指數為目標，本基金將藉由投資標的基金儘可能達到標的指數表現。然因基金必要費用、為因應申贖或維持所需曝險比例及視特殊情形需要採最佳化複製法等因素，仍可能使本基金偏離標的指數之表現。本基金投資人是申請購買野村投信發行之連結式基金，而非直接投資於標的基金。標的基金或標的指數之歷史資料回測結果或殖利率之表現，不代表本基金投資組合之實際報酬率或配息率及未來績效保證，不同時間進場投資，其結果將可能不同，且並未考量交易成本。有關標的基金與標的指數之相關說明 (含標的指數編製方式) 請詳閱公開說明書。本基金自成立日起至上市日前一個營業日止，經理公司或所委任之基金銷售機構不接受本基金受益權單位數之申購或買回。ETF 上市或上櫃後之買賣成交價格應依臺灣證交所或財團法人櫃買中心之相關規定辦理，投資國內證券之 ETF 適用升降幅度限制，投資國外證券之 ETF 則無限制。本基金受益憑證之上市買賣，應依證券交易市場有關規定辦理。本基金於上市日後將依臺灣證交所規定於臺灣證券交易時間內提供盤中估計淨值供投資人參考。計算盤中估計淨值因評價時點及資訊來源不同，與實際基金淨值計算或有差異，投資人應注意盤中估計淨值與實際淨值可能有誤差值之風險，經理公司於臺灣證券交易時間內提供的盤中估計淨值僅供投資人參考，實際淨值應以本公司最終公告之每日淨值為準。本文提及之經濟走勢預測不必然代表本基金之績效，基金投資風險請詳閱基金公開說明書。本資料係整理分析各方面資訊之結果，純屬參考性質，本公司不作任何保證或承諾，請勿將本內容視為對個別投資人做基金買賣或其他任何投資之建議或要約。本公司已力求其中資訊之正確與完整，惟不保證本報告絕對正確無誤。未經授權不得複製、修改或散發引用。野村投信為高盛、晉達、野村基金 (愛爾蘭系列) 及駿利亨德森系列基金在台灣之總代理。【野村投信獨立經營管理】 野村證券投資信託股份有限公司 ，110615 台北市信義路五段 7 號 30 樓，理財諮詢專線 02-8758-1568 本公司提供之新聞稿，均依照投信投顧會員及其銷售機構從事廣告及營業活動行為規範，若須重製或編製新聞稿，應以公司公開資料為主，不得誇大不實。AMK01-250700168 更多鉅亨報導 View the full article

Hace más de dos décadas, Adrián Uribe irrumpía en la televisión hispana disfrazado de tamalero en Despierta América. Hoy, con 51 años, regresa a la pantalla chica con uno de sus personajes más queridos: El Vítor, en un nuevo programa de concursos titulado Piensa Rápido, donde combina humor, rapidez mental y cultura popular. “Ahora nada más me falta vender tamales como empecé en Despierta América”, bromea Uribe en entrevista exclusiva con Us Weekly en Español, recordando con cariño su primer trabajo en la cadena Univision. “Lo que ha sucedido con mi carrera ha sido mejor de lo que me hubiera imaginado”. Un formato nuevo, un personaje clásicoPiensa Rápido llega como una propuesta fresca y ágil. A diferencia de su anterior proyecto 100 Mexicanos Dijieron, también conducido como El Vítor, este nuevo show plantea frases incompletas que los participantes deben completar con las respuestas más populares. “Es un formato completamente diferente”, explica Uribe. “Lo padre es que tiene mucha diversión, comedia y, además, participan tanto familias comunes como invitados VIP”. PUBLICIDADEl programa se emitirá de lunes a viernes por Unimás, y los domingos en Univision, en versiones especiales con celebridades. Aunque no reveló la lista completa, el actor adelantó algunos nombres que podrían aparecer en pantalla: “Por ejemplo, Claudia Martín, Arturo Carmona o Alan Tacher… vamos a tener muchos invitados de primer nivel”. En una ronda de preguntas rápidas al estilo del programa, Adrián dejó ver su faceta más cercana: Comida que siempre hay en tu refri: Siempre hay salsas y aguacate en mi refrigerador. Tu apodo más raro de la infancia: De niño me decían “Yucateco por cabezón”. ¿Cuál fue el mejor apodo que pusiste y por qué? El apodo más creativo se lo puso a un maestro: “El Chorrito”, porque se hacía grandote, se hacía chiquito, es que caminaba muy chistoso. Lo más loco que te ha dicho un fan: La frase más loca que le ha dicho un fan: “¡Hazme un hijo!”. Lugar favorito para escaparte con Thuany (su esposa): Me escondo en todos lados porque me gusta mucho espantarla. (6:34) Entonces, siempre me la ando escondiendo, pero normalmente en el closet (la modelo brasileña Thuany Martins). Algo que tus hijos te enseñaron últimamente: Me enseñan todos los días, todo. Me enseñan, pues, a predicar con el ejemplo, ¿no? Antes de mandarles a hacer algo, antes de decirles que hagan algo, tengo que ser yo primero ejemplo. ¿La persona que más te hace reír fuera de cámaras? ¡Híjole! Mi esposa me hace reír mucho. Mis hijos me hacen reír mucho. ¡Mi mamá!, es muy chistosa. Si no fueras actor, serías... Me hubiera gustado ser futbolista. ¿A quién prefieres a La Nacaranda (Consuelo Duval) o María de los Ángeles (su esposa en Casados con Hijos)? Nacaranda. ¿Los tacos al pastor o gringas? Al pastor. 25 años del Vítor: el legado de una caricatura vivienteMás allá de la versatilidad de Uribe, El Vítor sigue siendo su emblema. Este 2025 el personaje cumple 25 años, y su popularidad se mantiene viva. “Siento como lo que sienten los cantantes cuando sus fans cantan sus canciones”, dice al recordar que niños y adultos se disfrazan de su alter ego para fiestas o Halloween; o cuando simplemente se disfrazan como su personaje y le mandan fotos y videos en sus redes sociales. “Ahí es cuando sabes que el personaje ya se quedó”. Agenda llena: teatro, cine y másUribe acaba de concluir su participación en la comedia musical Spamalot, al tiempo que confirma que habrá segunda y tercera temporada de Casados con Hijos, que protagoniza junto a Sandra Echeverría. “Vamos a empezar a grabar la tercera ahora en septiembre”, adelantó. Además, mantiene la esperanza de que su docuserie gastronómica Al Chile tenga más entregas: “No están confirmadas, pero creo que le está yendo muy bien”. PUBLICIDADY como si fuera poco, también ha terminado de filmar una nueva película junto a María León, que llegará a los cines en 2026. “Ese es el proyecto que ahorita está en puerta”, afirma. ¿Dónde y cuándo ver Piensa Rápido?El programa Piensa Rápido se estrenó el lunes 18 de agosto a las 7 p.m. ET / 6 p.m. CT por UNIMÁS, con emisiones de lunes a viernes. Los episodios VIP se transmitirán los domingos por Univision. Además, estará disponible en ViX a partir del 19 de agosto. Síguenos en WhatsAppTAMBIÉN TE PUEDE INTERESAR | EN VIDEO Michelle Williams habla de la llegada de su cuarto bebé y su secreto para criar a tres niños menores de 5 años View the full article

70歲的林建明（大姐明）曾飽受情緒病折磨，據知2001年，她在主持節目時被佈景板擊中頭部，儘管初期只是感到頭痛和疲倦，但情況逐漸惡化，最終被診斷出患有抑鬱症。 日前她接受陳志雲YouTube頻道《最緊要健康》分享如何面對不能自控的負面思想。 大姐明二十年間推動社會關注情緒健康。（截圖）大姐明試過做完節目，吸收大量社會負面情緒後，突然在街上「大叫」。（截圖）大姐明開始接受認知行為治療。（截圖）大姐明稱長年受牙齒問題困擾，除了遺傳因素，年輕時沒有好好護理牙齒，加上曾患情緒病和酗酒，長達半年都不注重口腔衛生，甚至試過連續七天不刷牙、不洗澡：「當時的腦功能，腦筋是亂了的，不能控制。因為血清素失衡，會令你的思維陷入了負面，於是我不洗澡，連續多天。吃東西送到床邊，就吃一點，又不刷牙。後期都很嚴重，很多後遺症，導致我有牙周病。其實我現在滿口都是假牙，都因為牙周病蝕到牙骨裡了，因為已經沒有牙骨了。」 冇晒牙骨！（截圖）淡出幕前後，林建明將大部分精力投入於她創辦的心晴行動慈善基金。身為主席，她致力於以過來人身份，幫助更多有需要的情緒病患者走出困境。 大姐明的人生智慧是凡事應該要放輕，容許接受自己犯錯。（截圖）大姐明林建明多年來都有為盧海鵬慶生。（林建明FB）大姐明林建明與何守信合照，兩位都相當凍齡。（林建明FACEBOOK）大姐明林建明與當年藝訓班同學莫如歐、郭鋒和關偉麟聚會。(林建明FACEBOOK) View the full article

政府採購冒牌飲用水風波發酵多日，物流署署長陳嘉信今早（20日）8時40分現身北角政府合署，記者追問今次事件是否設計疏忽、如何配合警方追查等，他僅回答「早晨」便離開，未有回應問題。 物流署署長陳嘉信今早（20日）8時40分現身北角政府合署，未有回應記者今次事件是否設計疏忽、如何配合警方追查等問題。（有線新聞截圖）物流署署長陳嘉信今早（20日）8時40分現身北角政府合署，未有回應記者今次事件是否設計疏忽、如何配合警方追查等問題。（有線新聞截圖）政府購買冒牌水事件發酵多日，物流署署長陳嘉信一直未有露面回應事件。直至今日才現身北角政府合署，記者問及為何當局批出合約、是否涉及疏忽、如何配合警方調查，均不獲回應。 早前政府物流署向鑫鼎鑫商貿有限公司批出逾 5000 萬元的合約，惟之後被揭發該公司提供的飲用水生產商為東莞樟木頭水廠，並非標書所述的樂百氏的飲用水。審計署昨日與陳會晤，審核「政府採購樽裝飲用水的招標過程」。審計署表示，如發現有不足或違規，定如實報告。 政府冒牌水風波｜物流署長陳嘉信「現身」　審計署上辦公室約見政府冒牌水風波｜物流署長今年夠鐘退休　上月授勳被讚貢獻甚豐政府飲用水｜商人涉提供冒牌水被控欺詐罪　還押至11.11再提訊物流署買冒牌水｜信用破產，一定要炒！ View the full article

中美兩國早前宣布互相暫緩關稅措施90天至11月。美國財長貝森特（Scott Bessent）8月19日接受霍士新聞（Fox News）訪問時表示，中美兩國就關稅進行了非常良好的會談，預計雙方將在11月前再次會晤。 貝森特指出，中國目前是美國關稅收入的最大來源，亦對與中國目前的休戰現狀感到滿意。 2025年6月27日，美國華盛頓，圖為貝森特在國會大廈門口回答傳媒問題。（Reuters）美國總統特朗普（Donald Trump，又譯川普）8月11日簽署行政命令，將美國暫停大幅提高中國進口商品關稅的期限，再延長90天後。中國商務部12日亦宣布延長暫停對美國的關稅措施90天。 2025年8月18日，美國總統特朗普（Donald Trump，又譯川普） 在白宮會見烏克蘭總統澤連斯基（Volodymyr Zelenskiy）及歐洲領導人。圖為美國財政部長貝森特（Scott Bessent）、國務卿魯比奧（Marco Rubio）和美國副總統萬斯（JD Vance ）出席。（Reuters）美國也一直在敦促中國停止購買俄羅斯石油，以向俄施壓，迫使其結束俄烏戰爭。但特朗普日前稱，鑑俄烏雙方正就結束戰爭開展和談，目前暫不打算對華徵收報復性關稅。 特朗普政府證實擬入股英特爾　貝森特：以對公司補貼換股權貝森特：希望參議院於9月聯儲局會議前批准米蘭填補理事空缺關稅戰｜貝森特：中美經貿官員未來兩三個月將再會晤特朗普：正考慮4名聯儲局主席接任人選　財長貝森特不在其中 View the full article

The Brief CBP seized nearly 70 pounds of meth hidden in an SUV's gas tank in El Paso. The drugs were found at the Paso del Norte border crossing. The 25-year-old female driver was taken into custody and faces federal charges. EL PASO, Texas - U.S. Customs and Border Protection seized nearly 70 pounds of methamphetamines found in the gas tank of an SUV attempting to cross from Mexico into the U.S. Meth found in gas tankAccording to the Monday release from the CBP, the incident happened at the Paso del Norte border crossing in El Paso on Aug. 13. The drugs were found when a canine unit indicated narcotics in a 2008 Ford Expedition with Mexico license plates. A drive-through inspection system showed something in the gas system, prompting further inspection which found 60 bundles of methamphetamines, the release says. The bundles were found to contain 69.75 pounds of meth. The driver, a 25-year-old Mexican national woman, was taken into custody by Homeland Security, who is conducting an investigation into the incident. What they're saying "Thanks to the training and diligence of our CBP officers and a canine partner, these dangerous narcotics will not be hitting the streets of America," said Acting El Paso Port Director Tony Hall. "I want to commend my El Paso team for this significant narcotics seizure and a job well done." The Source Information in this article came from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. View the full article

The death toll in New York City's Legionnaires’ disease outbreak has risen to five with more 100 cases confirmed across five ZIP codes in Central Harlem, local health officials announced. Since the outbreak began on July 25, the New York City Health Department has reported 108 cases of Legionnaires' disease in Central Harlem — a historically Black neighborhood in Upper Manhattan. The latest death was reported on Aug. 18 after health officials concluded that a person with the disease who died before mid-August was associated with the Central Harlem cluster. "Based on epidemiological evidence, remediation efforts have been effective as new cases continue to decrease," Dr. Michelle Morse, acting commissioner of the city health department, said in a statement on X. "The Health Department is continuing our investigation." As of Aug. 19, the city health department said 14 people with the disease were currently hospitalized as officials continued investigating the community cluster of the disease in ZIP codes: 10027, 10030, 10035, 10037, and 10039. The city health department reiterated that the risk to most residents in these ZIP codes remains low but urged those who work or live in the area to immediately see a health care provider if they are experiencing flu-like symptoms. Legionnaires' disease is a severe pneumonia caused by a type of bacteria called Legionella, which grows in warm or hot water, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms, which can develop up to 14 days after exposure, include cough, fever, chills, headaches, muscle aches, and shortness of breath. NYC Legionnaires' disease outbreak: An obscure disease keeps spreading through air conditioning Where does the Legionnaires’ disease outbreak stem from?The outbreak in Central Harlem has been linked to cooling towers in the area, according to the city health department. Cooling towers are heat exchangers that use fans and water to cool down buildings. In an update on Aug. 19, the city health department said it has sampled and tested water from all cooling towers in the five ZIP codes. On Aug. 14, health officials confirmed that 12 cooling towers in the area had positive results for the Legionella bacteria. Remediation of the towers have since been completed. Health officials have noted that the outbreak is not related to buildings' hot or cold water supply, and that the plumbing system was separate from the cooling tower system. People should continue to use air conditioning, including window units, and other appliances that use water, the city health department said. "Any cooling towers with initial positive results for Legionella bacteria have completed the treatment required by the Health Department," according to to the the city health department. "We are continuing to monitor and let buildings know if additional treatment is needed." USA TODAY previously reported that the Central Harlem cluster is already the largest outbreak of the disease in the city in a decade. Typically, clusters have been concentrated in lower-income and non-White communities. The city saw its largest recent outbreak in 2015, when 138 cases and 16 deaths were linked to a single cooling tower in the South Bronx. In 2022, the Highbridge neighborhood of the Bronx had a cluster of 30 people diagnosed with the disease, according to a city health department report. What is Legionnaires' disease?The disease takes its name from a 1976 outbreak at a state convention of the American Legion veterans organization in a Philadelphia hotel. More than 180 people contracted the disease, and 29 died. Though it is considered a rare disease, the American Lung Association says Legionnaires' disease is a growing health concern. It has steadily become more common nationwide in recent decades, according to the CDC, and research has shown that hotter, more humid temperatures have contributed to the increase of cases. Legionnaires’ disease is a type of pneumonia caused by consuming water or breathing in water vapor contaminated with Legionella bacteria, according to the CDC. The disease can be caused by plumbing systems where conditions are favorable for bacteria growth, such as cooling towers, whirlpool spas, hot tubs, humidifiers, hot water tanks, and evaporative condensers of large air-conditioning systems. Legionnaires’ disease cannot be spread from person to person and can be treated with antibiotics, the CDC says. Most healthy people who get infected usually get better, but about one in 10 people who get the disease die due to complications from it. The best way to prevent Legionnaires' disease is by cleaning pipes and devices that use water, according to the CDC. And health officials have urged people at higher risk — including those ages 50 and older, cigarette smokers, and people with chronic lung disease or compromised immune systems — to immediately seek medical care if they have symptoms. "Legionnaires’ disease can be effectively treated if diagnosed early, but New Yorkers at higher risk, like adults aged 50 and older and those who smoke or have chronic lung conditions, should be especially mindful of their symptoms and seek care as soon as symptoms begin," Morse said in a statement on Aug. 4. Contributing: Eduardo Cuevas and Melina Khan, USA TODAY This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: NYC Legionnaires' disease: Death toll climbs to 5 from the outbreak View the full article

The Brief Ted Cruz spoke to reporters about the war in Ukraine, artificial intelligence, and job programs Cruz believes artificial intelligence will be key in spurring economic growth, especially in Central Texas He also believes ending the fighting between Ukraine and Russia could provide an opportunity for Texas AUSTIN, Texas - U.S. Senator Ted Cruz spoke at a Round Rock Chamber of Commerce event on Tuesday. Afterward, the Senator spoke to reporters about the war in Ukraine, artificial intelligence, and job programs. Cruz speaks on AIA large group packed into the Kalahari Resorts convention center on Tuesday for what was promoted as a power lunch talk with Texas Senator Ted Cruz. The big focus of the conversation on stage was about the economy. Later, Senator Cruz said he was optimistic the passage of the congressional budget bill would spur job creation. "And we’re getting it through appealing job-killing regulations that is benefiting Texas," said Senator Cruz. Sen. Cruz also believes artificial intelligence will be key in spurring economic growth, especially in Central Texas. But he’s concerned that the United States has lost ground in developing AI in countries like China. "AI will change the jobs we’re doing, but it is coming regardless, and the question is who do we want to lead? Who do we want to innovate? Do we want it to be America? Do we want it to be American companies creating high-paying jobs here in America, or do we want it to be the Chinese communist? One way or the other, AI is coming, and I would much rather it be American companies that are innovating and designing AI and creating new opportunities and technology. Yes, there’s a risk of displacement, but there’s also the opportunity for creating new jobs," said Senator Cruz. Cruz speaks on Russia-Ukraine WarFOX 7 Austin also spoke with the Senator about the possible resolution to the war in Ukraine. Ending the fighting could provide an opportunity for Texas, according to Sen. Cruz. "I think it is very important that Ukraine and Europe continue to buy their energy from the United States of America and, frankly, from Texas. I think it would be a real mistake if Ukraine and Europe went back to buying oil and gas from Russia and funding the military buildup that led to this military conflict, and in terms of resolving this matter, I think that is a very important part of the resolution," said Senator Cruz. The Senator was asked if the peace negotiations could result in the creation of a Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), similar to what is currently separating North and South Korea. "I don’t know that it ends up being a situation where you have machine guns pointing at each other. I think you will see a resolution that draws a boundary and that ensures peace. And I know that’s something that the president is working hard on, he is focused on, and I think it is in everybody’s interest. The details of it are still being negotiated. The first step is getting the parties to the table," said Senator Cruz. Big picture view As for the upcoming midterm elections, Senator Cruz does not plan on making an endorsement in the contentious GOP primary fight between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton. Recent polls show that the race is now tightening up. The Source Information from interviews conducted by FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski View the full article

The Brief Austin ISD students went back to school on August 19 Some Texas laws will soon take effect and impact operations A new cellphone ban, school buses with seatbelts, and the Ten Commandments being posted in classrooms are some of the changes AUSTIN, Texas - Tuesday, August 19, was the first day of the new school year for Austin ISD students. Some new laws will also soon take effect and impact operations. New changes in Texas public schoolsSchool buses with seatbeltsNearly 73,000 students within Austin ISD headed back for the new school. For the first time, the district is utilizing air-conditioned buses with seatbelts. "Which is a big, big deal, especially here in Austin when it's going to be 100 degrees the entire first couple weeks of school," AISD Superintendent Matias Segura said. Cellphone banIn just a couple of weeks, new laws will take effect impacting Texas public schools. A major change is a ban on student cellphone use during the school day. "When you go into schools, and you have students engaging with one another, having conversations with each other at lunchtime, in the hallways, it's important," Segura said. "We’ve got too many devices in the classrooms; we’ve got to get them out." Some are worried about being able to communicate during emergencies. "I want to be able to be in touch with my mom throughout the day. I don't like not being able to text her. If anything were to happen, I wouldn't be able to because it's locked up," Ninth grader Isabella Cortez said. Other changesOther changes include new regulations on curriculum and classroom displays. Schools are prohibited from sponsoring, authorizing, or promoting clubs or instruction based on gender identity or sexual orientation. Another requirement is that the Ten Commandments must be displayed in classrooms if the signs are privately donated. Sixteen parents of different religious backgrounds have already sued the state, arguing that displaying them infringes on the First Amendment and the separation of church and state. The Source Information from interviews conducted by FOX 7 Austin's Meredith Aldis View the full article

Florida on Tuesday put to death a man convicted of abducting a woman from an insurance office and fatally stabbing her. Kayle Bates, 67, was pronounced dead at 6:17 p.m. after a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison near Starke. His death sentence was handed down after his conviction on first-degree murder, kidnapping, armed robbery and attempted sexual battery charges in the June 14, 1982, killing of Janet White in Florida's Panhandle. White's husband, Randy White, witnessed Tuesday's execution. Florida Schedules Execution For Man Who Killed Estranged Wife's Family, Set House On Fire Kayle Bates, 67, was put to death Tuesday evening at a Florida State Prison near Starke for the 1982 killing of Janet White.As Bates was strapped to a gurney, he replied "no" when asked if he had any last words. At a news briefing following the execution, Randy White thanked Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing off on the execution. Read On The Fox News App ″I am truly humbled by the outpouring of love and support from so many who didn’t know either one of us. I thank you from my heart. It means more than you will ever know," he said. Bates abducted Janet White from the insurance office where she worked and took her into a wooded area behind the building, where prosecutors said he attempted to rape her. He fatally stabbed her and tore a diamond ring from one of her fingers, authorities said. Florida Breaks 50-Year Execution Record With Ninth Death Sentence Carried Out This Year Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed off on the death warrant for Kayle Bates.Bates' lawyers appealed his conviction and filed a lawsuit claiming DeSantis’ process for signing death warrants was discriminatory. The lawsuit was recently dismissed by a judge. Bates' claim that organic brain damage had not been properly considered during his second penalty phase was also denied by the Florida Supreme Court. Tuesday's execution was the state's 10th this year, a record. Across the United States, 29 men have died by court-ordered execution as of Tuesday. The gurney in the execution chamber at the Oklahoma State Penitentiary in McAlester, Okla.At least nine other people were scheduled to be put to death in seven states for the remainder of 2025. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Original article source: Florida executes man for 1982 murder of insurance office worker abducted from office View the full article

California Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom’s redistricting effort is receiving pushback from Republicans in the state assembly who are accusing the Democrats of keeping them in the dark and of "disenfranchising Californians." GOP Assemblywoman Alexandra Macedo, vice chair of the California State Assembly Committee on Elections, slammed Democrats for giving her "barely 24 hours" to examine the redistricting bill before a Tuesday hearing – while Democrats, she claimed, had advance notice. Macedo vowed to defeat the redistricting push, saying, "We are in the super-minority, but we are effective, and we will defeat this." She added that by the time she received the bill’s language as vice chair of the elections committee, several Democratic co-authors signed on. That, she argued, meant Democrats had a first look, while she had "barely 24 hours before committee tomorrow to prepare." California Republicans Sue To Stop Newsom, Democrats From Pushing Redistricting Plan Macedo warned that witnesses appearing at Tuesday's hearing could face legal consequences if they refused to answer her questions. Read On The Fox News App "Let me warn anybody who will be testifying tomorrow. If you don't answer my questions tomorrow, attorneys will be making sure you answer them in a courtroom," she said, adding, "You can run, but you cannot hide." Despite Democrats dominating California politics, Macedo pledged, "We are not backing down from this fight." "You are disenfranchising Californians, and we are tired of democracy dying here," she said. "We will fight back." She added that if Republicans are not able to stop the redistricting plans in the assembly, then their victory will be "in a courtroom or it will be at the ballot box." Newsom-backed High-speed Rail 'Boondoggle' Hit With New House Investigation Assembly Republican leader James Gallagher speaks in opposition to Democrats' plan to advance a partisan effort to redraw the California congressional map at a press conference on Monday, Aug. 18, 2025, in Sacramento, California.Four GOP state lawmakers have filed a lawsuit in California's Supreme Court to stop the Democrat-controlled legislature from holding a vote by the end of this week to advance the redistricting push. Assemblywoman Kate Sanchez, one of the four Republicans behind the suit, told Fox News Digital that she joined the lawsuit because "Californians have already spoken clearly at the ballot box." "In 2008, voters approved Proposition 11 to take redistricting power away from politicians and give it to an independent citizens’ commission," she said. "Two years later, with Proposition 20, voters doubled down and expanded that power to include congressional districts, passing it by a decisive 61% to 39%. Governor Newsom’s plan is a direct attempt to undo that mandate and put politicians back in control. I’m standing up because this isn’t about partisan advantage; it’s about respecting the will of the voters who demanded fairness and transparency." Newsom announced he would advance a redistricting map in California to counter the Texas redistricting bill being pushed by President Donald Trump. On Friday, California Democrats and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) released a new district map that would likely eliminate five GOP congressional seats, theoretically nullifying the five additional seats Republicans would gain if Texas’ redistricting push is successful. Here Are The 5 Gop House Seats That Could Be Wiped Out With Newsom's California Redistricting Plan California Gov. Gavin Newsom gives a speech on redistricting.The California legislature introduced a constitutional amendment on Monday to be brought to a referendum vote in November. If passed by California voters, the amendment would allow the legislature to temporarily suspend its nonpartisan districting commission and move forward with its redistricting plans as laid out by the DCCC. Newsom’s office declined Fox News Digital’s request for comment, with a spokesperson saying he would "point you to the Legislature given this is about the legislative process." Fox News Digital also reached out to the office of Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, a Democrat, but did not receive a response by the time of publication. Original article source: ‘Tired of Democracy dying’: Newsom redistricting push faces GOP backlash over voter rights View the full article

日本九州、四國與關西等地民眾19日深夜約11時紛紛目擊不明光球劃破夜空，鹿兒島、宮崎、松山、高知到大阪等地，同時傳出天空突然被照亮的景象，許多人驚呼「以為是隕石」、「還以為櫻島爆發」。 對此，專家研判這是流星中的「火球」現象，至於是否有隕石墜落仍待確認。 日本九州、四國與關西等地民眾19日深夜約11時紛紛目擊不明光球劃破夜空。（X@Kabuki_friends）點圖放大瀏覽： +14日本放送協會（NHK）設於鹿兒島、松山、關西與神戶機場的監視攝影機均拍到畫面：一道綠色光體自天際墜落，接近地面時轉為橙色，瞬間將天空染成橙紅，山脈與建築輪廓清晰可見。 巴西驚現「超清晰UFO」還會變形如電影《Nope》外星人　真相是？北海道夜空驚見「神秘光柱」　網民稱外星人入侵　真相是這樣宮崎一輛行車記錄器則拍下青白色光球筆直墜落，目擊者形容： 一瞬間亮得像白天，房屋輪廓都清晰浮現。各地社群平台與新聞留言板也湧現目擊訊息：鹿兒島有人聽到連續爆炸聲，以為是火山噴發；熊本民眾看見「青白光後接著橙色爆炸般的亮光」；宮崎則有人驚訝： 外面瞬間如白晝。對此，鹿兒島縣薩摩川內市的「川內宇宙館」館長前田利久表示，這是流星中格外明亮的「火球」，是宇宙塵埃或小行星碎片進入大氣層，燃燒殆盡時強烈發光所造成的現象。前田說明，這顆不明光球確實是火球，墜落時，周邊可能一瞬間亮得像白天一樣，甚至有可能作為隕石墜入海中。 不過，鹿兒島地方氣象台表示，同一時間在縣內多個觀測點確實捕捉到光亮，並透過空振計記錄到空氣震動。然而，攝影機並未拍到火球本體，也沒有確認到落下物。氣象台強調，櫻島並未發生爆發或噴火，研判應是「火球一類的現象」，至於是否真的有隕石墜落，仍無法確定。 【延伸閱讀】外星人入侵？荷蘭撈出神秘「巨大發光異形蛋」惹恐慌　學者揭真身（點圖放大瀏覽，慎入）： +19日本驚見「觸手外星生物」？當地人嚇呆　竟是這港人常喝飲品原料北海道岸邊湧現大量沙甸魚屍體！綿延900米　網民憂為地震先兆美國加州驚現「變形UFO」！盤旋15分鐘　從六角形變圓形亮如滿月延伸閱讀： 京都廢棄車廂變身可愛風！桃紅列車餐廳全新開幕 高架鐵道享用在地美食 那些年我忘記還的書：逾期超過半世紀，美國圖書館為何逐漸取消罰款制度 【本文獲「聯合新聞網」授權轉載。】 View the full article

美國總統特朗普（Donald Trump，又譯川普）8月18日在白宮與烏克蘭總統澤連斯基（Volodymyr Zelensky）會談。澤連斯基1根特殊的高爾夫球桿送給特朗普，這支球桿的原主人是在俄烏衝突中受傷、失去1條腿的烏克蘭士兵。 傷兵Kostyantyn Kartavtsev藉助假肢打高爾夫進行復健。他透過澤連斯基播給特朗普看的影片中說：「我是您談到過、那些士兵中的一員，他們很勇敢，是好士兵，我在救援戰友時失去一條腿，現在正在這裏通過高爾夫進行康復。」 特朗普收到球桿：美國總統特朗普（Donald Trump，又譯川普）2025年8月18日在白宮與烏克蘭總統澤連斯基（Volodymyr Zelensky）會談。澤連斯基1根特殊的高爾夫球桿送給特朗普，這支球桿的原主人是在俄烏衝突中受傷、失去1條腿的烏克蘭士兵。（網上圖片）澤連斯基贈給特朗普的這根高爾夫球桿上刻有「讓我們一起推桿（實現）和平！」 多間傳媒報道後，烏克蘭總統辦公室之後證實此事，並稱美方之後回贈具象徵性的「白宮鑰匙」。 美方回贈「白宮鑰匙」：作為一名高爾夫狂熱愛好者和球迷，特朗普看完影片後稱：「我對高爾夫很了解，你的揮桿很棒」。他也稱讚傷兵打球的動作「看起來很漂亮」，感謝對方送球桿給自己，稱：「每次我推進一桿，我都會想起你。」 特朗普晤澤連斯基展標紅俄控區地圖　英媒：或施壓烏克蘭割地求和再赴白宮　澤連斯基穿西裝、5分鐘內說11次謝謝　特朗普很滿意美烏歐峰會｜澤連斯基夫人致函梅拉尼婭　感謝對方為保護兒童發聲魯比奧：美國正努力促成普京與澤連斯基會晤 View the full article

A Connecticut man has been saved from a slippery situation. An unidentified 40-year-old got himself stuck inside a tube slide at an elementary school playground in Vernon, Connecticut, on Aug. 16. Just after 4:30 p.m., the Town of Vernon Fire Department, Vernon EMS and Vernon Police Department responded and were dispatched to Northeast Elementary School, according to a Facebook post by the fire department. American Tourist Falls 30 Feet Off Cliffside Trail In Vacation Hot Spot The first units that arrived found the man wedged headfirst in the middle portion of the slide. Additional help was requested, including a fire truck, Rescue 141 and Tower 541. Read On The Fox News App Responders called in Rescue 141 and Tower 541 to assist with the rescue of a man stuck inside a tube slide in Vernon, Conn., Aug. 16, 2025.The man was provided ventilation and oxygen via EMS because he was reportedly in "extreme discomfort" in the hot summer temperatures. Click Here To Sign Up For Our Health Newsletter "As Rescue 141 was deploying tools for the extrication, Tower 541 set up adjacent to the playground on the grass and used the aerial ladder as a high point to stabilize the section of slide the firefighters were removing to reach the patient," the fire department said on Facebook. A firefighter slices into the midsection of a slide at Northeast Elementary School in Vernon, Conn., Aug. 16, 2025.Within 30 minutes, the man was freed after the responders were able to remove the lower section of the slide, splitting it in two. The man reportedly refused treatment and transportation to an emergency room. "While this is a unique call for service for the fire department, the professionalism shown on scene was exemplary," the Vernon Fire Department reflected in the Facebook post, which has received viral attention from the public. Firefighters, EMS and police officers in Vernon, Conn., assist in the rescue of a man stuck in a playground slide Aug. 16, 2025.One Facebook user commented, "New fear unlocked. Kudos to that man for being active with his kids, and for teaching me a valuable lesson about tube slides." For more Lifestyle articles, visit foxnews.com/lifestyle "Imagine getting stuck [and] then they do a whole photo shoot of it for you," another commented. "Poor guy." Original article source: Firefighters cut open playground slide to rescue 40-year-old man stuck inside View the full article

An illegal immigrant accused of exporting shipments of firearms, ammunition and other military items that were concealed inside shipping containers to North Korea was sentenced Monday to eight years in prison. Shenghua Wen, 42, of the Los Angeles suburb of Ontario, had been in federal custody since December 2024 before pleading guilty in June to one count of conspiracy to violate the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and one count of acting as an illegal agent of a foreign government. Wen, a Chinese citizen, entered the United States in 2012 on a student visa and remained in the U.S. illegally after the visa expired in December 2013, the Justice Department said. Before entering the U.S., Wen met with North Korean government officials at that country's embassy in China, where they asked him to procure goods on behalf of the communist state. Chinese Student Arrested For Allegedly Smuggling Undeclared Biological Materials Seen In New Mugshot Shenghua Wen purchased guns and other items that he illegally shipped to North Korea from California, federal prosecutors said."Wen and some co-conspirators successfully shipped firearms and ammunition to North Korea by concealing the items inside shipping containers that were shipped from Long Beach, California, through Hong Kong, China, to North Korea," federal prosecutors said. On Aug. 14, authorities seized two devices — a chemical threat identification device and a hand-held broadband receiver that detects eavesdropping devices — at Wen's home that he intended to send to North Korea, the Justice Department said. On Sept. 6, law enforcement seized approximately 50,000 rounds of 9mm ammunition that Wen allegedly obtained to send to North Korea. Read On The Fox News App Martin Estrada, U.S. Attorney in Los AngelesMessages retrieved from Wen’s cellphones revealed discussions with co-conspirators about shipping military-grade equipment to North Korea. Some of these messages included photographs that Wen sent of items controlled for export under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said in a December news release. Chinese Phd Student From Wuhan Arrested Smuggling Biological Materials After Deleting Electronic Evidence: Doj Federal prosecutors said agents seized devices from Wen's home.From January to April 2024, Wen sent emails and text messages to a U.S.-based broker about obtaining a civilian plane engine. There also were several text messages on Wen’s iPhone about price negotiations for the plane and its engine. North Korean officials wired Wen $2 million to get the firearms and other items. He told investigators that he believed the North Korean government wanted the weapons and ammunition for a potential attack on South Korea. With the money, Wen was able to pay for an armory and a federal firearm license for $150,000 and listed his partner's name as the business owner to register with the Texas secretary of state. In an effort to fly under the radar and avoid detection by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), he had others buy guns for him, authorities said. A North Korean flag flutters next to concertina wire at the North Korean embassy in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia."Once the straw purchasers gave Wen the firearms, he transported them to California, packed the firearms into a shipping container, and shipped the container to China, knowing that it would be transferred to North Korea," court documents state. Original article source: Chinese national who overstayed visa learns fate for exporting weapons to North Korea View the full article

As summer heats up and tourists flock to the California coast, beachgoers should be on the lookout for sea lions sickened by a recent outbreak of leptospirosis — a kidney disease that can result in severe symptoms in both humans and animals. The Marine Mammal Center in Sausalito has reported a significant outbreak of leptospirosis in California sea lions since early July, affecting animals primarily in Central and Northern California, according to the center's public relations director, Giancarlo Rulli. Leptospirosis is a bacterial disease that causes kidney failure in marine mammals — notably, California sea lions, Rulli said. The Marine Mammal Center has responded to more than 200 sea lions that have shown symptoms, with 150 of those since the beginning of July. Humans can get leptospirosis, contracting the illness through water or soil contaminated by the urine of infected animals. Symptoms in humans may include fever, headache, muscle aches, jaundice, vomiting, diarrhea and skin rash. The disease is typically treated with antibiotics. The disease can be fatal in dogs, and because it's transmitted through contaminated water, it's especially concerning at the beach, according to Rulli. Experts have advised pet owners to keep their dogs leashed when they're near the shoreline and not to approach any marine mammal. Pet owners should also contact their local veterinary clinic to see if there's a leptospirosis vaccine available for their dogs. The disease can spread among species, but in California sea lions, it is primarily transmitted through bodily fluids, particularly urine. About two-thirds of the California sea lions that the center responds to will die in transport or during care, or have to be euthanized after an admission exam. Read more: 'Longest, most toxic, and deadliest' algae bloom may finally be at an end "Leptospirosis is an extremely virulent disease," Rulli said. "There is a high mortality rate in California sea lions. By the time a sea lion washes ashore, they are experiencing mass inflammation. They may already have active kidney failure, so there is a major uphill challenge in terms of veterinary care to give these animals a second chance and release them back out to the wild." Historically, outbreaks of this disease have occurred every three to five years, but since 2018, they have become more frequent. From late 2012 until 2017, there was a "warm weather blob" that extended from the waters off the west coast of Mexico all the way to the Gulf of Alaska. During that time, leptospirosis nearly disappeared among the sea lion population, Rulli said. It then kicked back up in 2018, when the Marine Mammal Center responded to more than 300 cases of sickened sea lions. Since then, outbreaks have been occurring more consistently. Signs of leptospirosis in sea lions include tightly tucked front flippers, severe lethargy and the animals drinking water. Although sea lions and most other marine mammals normally get all of their hydration from the fish or food they consume, a sickened sea lion has extreme thirst due to inflammation within the body, so it is a cause for concern when the animals are seen drinking water. Once the sea lions are brought in for treatment, they receive a full exam and a series of diagnostic tests on blood, urine and other samples, according to Rulli. Ultrasound allows experts to look at the kidneys to determine the severity of the disease. The animals are treated with a mix of antibiotics, gastroprotectants to address stomach ulcers, and bagged fluids to help stabilize the kidneys. It can take a few weeks to a few months for the animal to recover. Sign up for Essential California for news, features and recommendations from the L.A. Times and beyond in your inbox six days a week. This story originally appeared in Los Angeles Times. View the full article

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Lightning did not cause the historic Doerner Fir Tree Fire, officials say. Bureau of Land Management investigators said the cause of the fire has yet to be determined, but they have ruled out the possibility of lightning based on the weather in an update shared on Aug. 19. The Doerner Fir tree fire, pictured Aug. 19 by the Bureau of Land Management.An infrared drone flight showed that one area of heat is located about 280 feet up the tree’s trunk, where a fire is burning a cavity into the tree. The Doerner Fir tree fire, pictured Aug. 19 by the Bureau of Land ManagementAs KOIN 6 News previously reported, firefighters have been trying to extinguish the fire since it was first detected on Aug. 16. A helicopter has been dropping buckets of water to try to control the blaze. Firefighters have been unable to get close to the tree’s base due to concern over falling debris. A close-up of the Doerner Fir tree cavity fire, pictured Aug. 19 by the Bureau of Land Management.As weather forecasts predict hotter and drier temperatures later in the week, crews will continue monitoring the base of the tree and focusing on containment to prevent the fire from spreading. The Doerner Fir is one of the largest coastal Douglas-fir trees in the world, and is estimated to be between 450 and 500 years old. It is one of the largest non-redwood trees. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. For the latest news, weather, sports, and streaming video, head to KOIN.com. View the full article