Iran's President Masoud Pezeshkian told a senior ally of Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin on Monday that Tehran was determined to expand relations with its "strategic partner Russia," Iranian state media reported. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: A scare tactic that should not play out with Israel - Biden is a coward.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to halt Donald Trump's upcoming sentencing for his conviction in state court in New York on felony charges involving payments to a porn performer and a related gag order until after the Nov. 5 election. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: A reversal should be made by the SC.

As Iran threatens to strike Israel for the apparent assassination of Hamas leader Ismail Haniyeh, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are slated to meet with national security officials in the White House Situation Room on Monday. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: Two cowards.

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Folks who rub their forehead and complain that a complex problem is making their brain hurt aren't overstating things. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: Be careful, not pain is minor.

Former President Donald Trump blamed President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris for the stock market free fall Monday amid U.S. recession fears. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: No question.

Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro lost his country's recent presidential election after his opponent's party likely received more than twice as many votes as the incumbent's. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: He would be wise to concede.

WASHINGTON — President Biden’s former Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle wanted to destroy cocaine found at the White House last year after a partial DNA hit in a national database — and before a culprit had been identified. New York Post

VOA VIEW: She was a fraud and so is Rowe - the acting Director.

The landmark ruling by Judge Amit P. Mehta was the first antitrust decision of the modern internet era in a case against a technology giant. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Good, they should be sanctioned.

A California community college has agreed to strengthen free speech protections and pay $330,000 in damages to students who said its president invented reasons to restrict their anti-communist flyers. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: Good!

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Nearly everything on Wall Street is tumbling Monday as fear about a slowing U.S. economy worsens and sets off another sell-off for financial markets around the world. Washington Times

VOA VIEW: The US is in a recession.

Harris is expected to campaign with her newly announced running mate in battleground states on Tuesday. CBS

VOA VIEW: A lot of guess work, but the pick would be a fool to say yes.

Hurricane Debby made landfall near Steinhatchee, Florida, as a Category 1 storm Monday morning. Prior to landfall, it had already slammed the Gulf Coast with heavy rains, powerful winds and flash flooding. CBS

The Cygnus spacecraft will catch up with the space station on Tuesday, bringing more than 4 tons of needed supplies and equipment. CBS

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Sen. Tom Cotton, an Arkansas Republican, called for more press scrutiny of presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris. CBS

VOA VIEW: The American voters are not that stupid - I hope.

Over 80 large wildfires are burning across 11 states, including California's massive Park Fire. The fire is now 31% contained, but temperatures are expected to remain in the triple digits this week, making it more dangerous for the firefighters battling the blaze. CBS

The Cboe Volatility Index briefly broke above 60 on Monday morning, up from about 23 on Friday. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Sounds like bad times.

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Bitcoin and ethereum suffered steep drops on Sunday as investors sold out of risky assets. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Be wise.

The seven most-valuable U.S. tech companies lost a combined $1 trillion in market value at the start of trading on Monday. CNBC

VOA VIEW: These are bad times for all Americans.

Former President Trump says Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg called him to apologize for an incorrect label applied to a photo of Trump after the July 13 assassination attempt. FOX News

VOA VIEW: He should be sued.

European stock markets opened sharply lower after Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 index saw its biggest-ever sell-off, ending the day in Tokyo down 4,451.28 points after investors spooked by fears of a U.S. recession. UPI

VOA VIEW: The US is in a recession.

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presided over an event marking the placement of new nuclear-capable ballistic missile launchers on the frontline of the border with South Korea, state media reported Monday. UPI

VOA VIEW: Un better watch himself.

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Houthi rebels in Yemen struck a Liberian-flagged vessel in the gulf of Arden, the Iran proxy militia said Sunday as it resumes its attacks in the Red Sea following a two-week hiatus. UPI

VOA VIEW: They should be hit hard.

In a preemptive attempt to undercut the potential political cost of a seemingly forthcoming magazine article, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., admitted dumping the carcass of a bear cub in New York's Central Park as a joke. UPI

CrowdStrike's chief executive said that Delta Air Lines turned down onsite help from it during a massive outage last month that led to widespread cancellations and delays and is not responsible for its continuing issues. UPI

VOA VIEW: Finger pointing.

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The current Mali government said on Sunday it has cut diplomatic ties with Ukraine suggesting it was involved with helping rebels strike against its soldiers and Russia's Wagner Group. UPI

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