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Monday, August 10

The Daily Briefing

 

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Welcome to the Daily Briefing. Here's Monday's news:

Some Republicans are wary of a preschool program overhaul.
About 8 in 10 independent voters say ICE has used too much force.
Jackie the beloved bald eagle remains "critically ill."

Nicole Fallert here, start the week with our News Quiz.

When do kids go back to class?

That answer isn't straightforward: The first weeks of August mark a return to the classroom for many students in states like Indiana, while kids in New Jersey are still looking forward to a full month of vacation. Experts told USA TODAY school schedules across the U.S. vary due to the specific needs of the surrounding community, weather and state politics.

And as families prep for the first day, many are feeling the stress of costly groceries and school supplies. If you're looking for savings, you can shop tax-free for school supplies in these 18 states.

More news to know now

Weapons ramp-up: The Pentagon has asked defense industry leaders for plans to speed production of weapons, including those that experts say were heavily depleted during the U.S. war on Iran.
A town goes nuclear: Outside Kemmerer, Wyoming, workers are building a first-of-its-kind nuclear power plant backed by billionaires.
Interlochen sexual misconduct: Detroit Free Press, part of the USA TODAY Network, reports 70 ex-students say nearly 50 adults sexually abused them at the prestigious music, arts and education campus.

Pets & Animals

She's basking in her light

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Open Kite is described by The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory Marmot Project — the organizers of the competition — as a "girl boss who runs the the RMBL townsite!" With no male to mate with, Open Kite was able to allocate all of her energy to self-maintenance, according to RMBL. Provided by Lauren Green via The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory

Introducing ... Fat Marmot Week ! Starting on Aug. 24, the public gets to vote on which fluffy marmot they think best shows hibernation prep.

Money

When siblings sue one another

An adult child caring for an aging parent is stressful, but it often pales in comparison to what can come next, experts say. Unprovoked criticisms, accusations of stealing from the ailing parent and misguided health decisions often emerge from siblings and other family members. And after the parent dies, what started out as rumbling can sometimes escalate to lawsuits.

Before you go

WNBA's Kayla McBride set a single game 3-point record.
Read our not-so-crazy possibilities for 2026 college football.
Pay respect to marching band's heavy tubas and bass drums.

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President Donald Trump attends an event to sign executive orders related to birthright citizenship and the polysilicon industry, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., August 6, 2026.

State at the center of the cyclospora outbreak, Michigan, said residents can go back to eating lettuce as usual. Some food experts agree.

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The WAFCON quarterfinals are serving as qualification for Brazil 2027 and have produced several shock results.

Temwa Chawinga #6 of Kansas City Current warms up prior to the NWSL match between Angel City FC and Kansas City Current at BMO Stadium on May 20, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.

Craig Melvin shared “breaking family news” about his wife, Lindsay Czarniak, joining CBS Sports HQ. The couple first met in 2008 and married in 2011.

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