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(Reuters) - Palantir Technologies said on Thursday it will offer its products, including the Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) on Microsoft's cloud platforms, which cater to the U.S. government and federal agencies such as the Department of Defense.

Palantir to deploy AI products on Microsoft Azure for U.S. government agencies

Georgetown, DC

Axios

Keeping abreast of the evolving defense landscape requires talking to those shaping it. This week's conversation is with Shyam Sankar, the chief technology officer at Palantir Technologies. We recently sat down at the company's offices in Georgetown. A Chewbacca statue greeted me in the lobby; the Olympics were blasting on...

Palantir CTO: Pentagon better off "spending half as much" twice as fast

San Francisco, CA

Sacramento, CA

I completed a nearly 1,500-mile solo road trip in July to San Francisco, hitting up South Lake Tahoe and Sacramento, California, along the way. Why it matters: The trip makes for an ideal weekend getaway. The cities are close enough to one another that can you hit all of them...

If you're looking for a weekend getaway from SLC, try northern California

Louisiana State

The summer's COVID-19 wave is continuing, and Louisiana is one of the states with "very high" levels of virus activity, per Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data. Why it matters: Your cold may actually be COVID. The big picture: The virus is especially prevalent right now across the western...

Louisiana is a COVID hotspot right now

South Carolina State

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Colleton County, SC

Explore Beaufort SC

Some beachgoers were in for a surprise this week when a bizarre looking prehistoric fish washed ashore in Colleton County along Edisto Beach at Edisto Beach State Park. It turned out to be an atlantic sturgeon.

Rare Atlantic sturgeon washes ashore on South Carolina beach

Florida State

Axios Miami

Credit: Data: Census Bureau; Map: Alice Feng/AxiosFormer President Trump's false attack questioning Vice President Kamala Harris' racial identity comes as the number of people in the U.S. identifying as multiracial is surging — particularly in Florida.Why it matters: Trump's comments illuminate how some Americans consistently misunderstand the complexities of people from multiple racial and ethnic backgrounds and how those identities shape their lives.In Florida, 16.5% of the population identify as multiracial, more than 3.5 million individuals.That's the fourth-highest percentage in the U.S., behind Hawaii, New Mexico and Texas. The national figure is 10.2%.Zoom in: Miami-Dade County reported 1.1 million multiracial residents...

Florida ranks 4th in nation for multiracial residents

California State

San Diego, CA

Two San Diego restaurants lost Michelin honors, and none earned new stars in the 2024 California Michelin Guide unveiled this week. Why it matters: The snub by the prestigious food critic is a blow to the growing local food scene that's been gaining national recognition. Zoom in: Sushi Tadokoro in...

California Michelin Guide drops two San Diego restaurants

Kansas State

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Missouri State

CJ Coombs

National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) helps to locate missing children. Since July 1, 2024, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC), 174 children have been reported missing in the U.S. Since January 1, 2024, there was a total of 1,445 reported missing in the country.

Missing Missouri children as of July 17, 2024, according to the NCMEC

Minnesota State

Axios DC

D.C. liberals' newest status symbol might be a camo hat that says "Harris-Walz."Why it matters: A few hours after the news broke on Tuesday that Vice President Kamala Harris had selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate, her campaign store dropped new swag. And one item emerged as an immediate internet favorite.The $40 camo hat sold out in 30 minutes, with 3,000 orders totaling almost $1 million in purchases, the campaign tells Axios. Now it's only available for pre-order, with an expected October release date.Between the lines: The hat is a nod to the one Walz is wearing...

D.C. Dems' new status symbol: The camo Harris-Walz hat

Arizona State

Phoenix, AZ

Axios Phoenix

Yassamin Ansari is on pace to become the next U.S. representative from Arizona's 3rd Congressional District, but it'll probably be a week and a half before an official winner is the Democratic primary is announced because of a pending recount.The big picture: When Maricopa County finished counting votes Monday, Ansari, a former Phoenix City Council member, led Raquel Terán by 42 votes.Ansari led the former state lawmaker and ex-Arizona Democratic Party chair by more than 4 percentage points at the end of Election Day.Her lead consistently shrank as the county tallied early ballots dropped off at polling places.Because the south...

Yassamin Ansari's 42-vote lead over Raquel Terán will go to a mandatory recount in CD3

Virginia State

Richmond, VA

Central and eastern Virginia now have a slight risk of tornadoes starting Wednesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. The big picture: The potential impact of Tropical Storm Debby is becoming clearer as it moves closer, but the exact track remains uncertain. For anyone planning a Virginia Beach weekend...

What to expect as Tropical Storm Debby passes through Virginia

Georgia State

Tallahassee, FL

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The FBI is investigating the disappearance of a now 13-year-old girl who went missing from Florida last year and has ties to Georgia and Tennessee. A $15,000 reward is being offered to anyone with information that can lead to her location.

FBI Investigating Disappearance of 12-Year-Old Girl Who Has Ties to Georgia

Denver, CO

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David Heitz

More dangerous substances are entering the Denver drug supply, Harm Reduction Action Center warned in a newsletter this week. “The Iron Law of Prohibition posits that as law enforcement becomes more intense, the potency of prohibited substances increases,” HRAC Executive Director Lisa Raville wrote in the newsletter. That is exactly what is happening, she said.

Dangerous substances entering Denver drug supply

Chicago, IL

Foodie in Chicago

Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

Axios San Francisco

We've got a busy weekend for you. Take a break from the news and check out some of these Bay Area events.Thursday😋 Pick up a free spam musubi at participating L&L Hawaiian Barbecue locations as part of National SPAM Musubi Day. Available while supplies last.🍷 Pair the Olympics with 13 French wines at The Function's watch party, which takes place 3-7pm Tuesdays through Fridays and 5-7pm Saturdays through Mondays.Daily through Aug. 11 at 1414 Market St. RSVP here.Friday🎭 Watch some "weird, experimental theater" at the San Francisco Fringe Festival, which will feature 45 performances and 15 shows.Friday through Aug. 24...

San Francisco weekend events: Free musubi, Perseids meteor shower

Tennessee State

John M. Dabbs

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Tennessee Department of Health (TDH) has issued a health alert to clinicians statewide following reports of severe acute illnesses and adverse effects of consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies. The warning comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received reports of serious health issues linked to these mushroom-containing edible products.

Tennessee Health Alert: Severe Illnesses Linked to Diamond Shruumz™ Products

Colorado State

A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Jacksonville Today

Republican Donald Trump has a 7-point lead over Democrat Kamala Harris among Florida voters, 49% to 42%, according to a new poll from the University of North Florida. Four percent are backing another candidate, and 6% are undecided or didn’t answer.

New Florida poll: Trump leads; support strong for abortion and recreational weed

Axios Richmond

It's official, Duke's Real Mayonnaise is the best overall mayo around, according to Food & Wine staffers who taste tested more than 30 of them.Why it matters: It's hard, empirical mayo evidence that backs up what Richmonders (and most folks in the South) already knew — that Duke's and its egg yolk-heavy "twang" is the best in class.Yes, but: Food & Wine also said that Hellmann's is the best for BLTs and sandwiches in general, which Richmonders know is a lie. Obviously. What they're saying: "Where [Duke's] really shines is its generous use of vinegar — the combination of distilled and cider vinegars adds a balancing zing that cuts through the richness," Food & Wine wrote. "Duke's can be the supporting character or the star of the show in just about any dish."Worth noting: Duke's only has about 6% of mayo market share compared to Hellmann's 50%, making the Richmond-owned condiment a clear underdog. And Richmond loves an underdog.

Food & Wine says Duke's Mayo is the best

Loraine Pellegrino pleaded to a misdemeanor charge in the Arizona fake electors case, making her the first of the 11 electors for former President Trump to make a deal with the state Attorney General's Office. The big picture: Pellegrino pleaded to one misdemeanor charge of filing a false instrument. She'll...

Arizona "fake elector" takes plea deal

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Palantir sends AI-fueled TITAN prototype to Army

The first Tactical Intelligence Targeting Access Node was delivered to a base in Washington state, just months after Palantir Technologies won a $178 million contract to...

Palantir sends AI-fueled TITAN prototype to Army

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