Liverpool have reached an agreement with Barcelona for defender Ronald Araujo to join on a season-long loan, pending formal completion and registration.

Two U.S. district judges rejected legal challenges to Temporary Protected Status for nationals of Myanmar and South Sudan. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed TPS designations for both countries were halted effective Aug. 7, placing beneficiaries at risk of losing protections and work authorization.

The closely watched Senate race in Maine between Susan Collins and Troy Jackson has drawn national attention as both campaigns target women voters who may determine the outcome.

Congressional hearings over Covid-19 origins highlighted disputes over access to Chinese data, a contempt vote against Anthony Fauci, and calls for transparent international investigations.