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Timing

Estimated word count
1419
Estimated spoken time
about 11 minutes
Pace
130 words per minute
News summaries shortened from packet
10

Opening

Good morning.

  1. Today

    This source-backed presenter script is for Sunday, August 2, 2026.

    Source: Daily Packet

First, weather.

Weather

Here is the weather.

  1. Sunday, Aug 2

    The high will be near 85 degrees, with a low near 74. Overcast, with no major weather concerns expected.

    Source: Open-Meteo | source link

  2. Monday, Aug 3

    The high will be near 83 degrees, with a low near 73. Moderate drizzle, with no major weather concerns expected.

    Source: Open-Meteo | source link

  3. Tuesday, Aug 4

    The high will be near 86 degrees, with a low near 66. Overcast, with no major weather concerns expected.

    Source: Open-Meteo | source link

Now we will move to the news.

Global News

Global headlines.

  1. House prices slide across Australia as Middle East conflict and tax changes begin to bite

    New Cotality data show house prices have fallen across most of Australia since May, with drops in Brisbane, Adelaide, and Perth. The nation’s median home price is now about $19,000 below its March peak, a sign the downturn is spreading and affecting household wealth and affordability.

    Source: The Guardian World | source link

  2. Current Ebola outbreak worst ever in DR Congo, WHO says

    The current strain has so far killed 1,587 people, and there is currently no approved vaccine or treatment. The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is the biggest in the country's history, the World Health Organization (WHO) has said.

    Source: BBC World | source link

  3. How Australia combines modern tech and Indigenous knowledge to fight wildfires

    Spain declared a national state of emergency as it grapples with several major wildfires. The wildfires currently ravaging Europe feel close to home for Professor Marta Yebra, despite being on the other side of the world.

    Source: BBC World | source link

U.S. News

U.S. headlines.

  1. Bloody, bare footprints lead to decadeslong search for woman's killer

    In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment. Bloody footprints and unknown DNA left investigators without answers until a 2015 cold-case review and public DNA database finally pointed to a suspect.

    Source: CBS News U.S. | source link

  2. Trump's threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks

    Trump asserted in a Truth Social post that he would keep acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in his current role and press ahead on the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" if Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis refuse to back Blanche.

    Source: PBS NewsHour | source link

  3. A brief timeline of Iranian cyberattacks on the U.S.

    If they are found to be the culprits, it would not be the first time. U.S. Investigators are probing whether Iranian hackers are behind this week's malicious cyber activity against water systems in Minnesota.

    Source: CBS News U.S. | source link

NYC News

New York City headlines.

  1. August best bets: What to buy now ahead of back-to-school season

    Don't sleep on these savings - the next time you'll see these prices this low will be Presidents Day weekend in February. August is nearly here and while summer is flying by, don't let these deals on beds, summer clothes, pool and sports gear and more slip away.

    Source: ABC7NY | source link

  2. Body of missing 10-year-old girl found days after falling into Passaic River with 2 others

    The body of a missing 10-year-old girl who had fallen into a river in New Jersey along with two other children has been recovered, according to officials. Friday in the area of the Market Street Bridge in Passaic, said Walter Porto, the city’s OEM Deputy Coordinator.

    Source: NBC New York | source link

  3. NYC says UES Legionnaires’ outbreak is over, after recording 7th death

    View of the Upper East Side of Manhattan where a Legionnaires' disease outbreak has killed seven people and sickened more than 90. The health department said it has been more than two weeks since a new case was reported.

    Source: Gothamist | source link

Recovery & Public Health

Recovery and public-health headlines.

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Funny / Interesting News

Lighter headlines.

  1. Archaeologists Discover Two Thumbnail-Size Bird Sculptures Carved From Mammoth Ivory 40,000 Years Ago

    Approximately 40,000 years ago, not long after Homo sapiens arrived in Europe, a group of early humans settled in a cave in present-day Germany. Among these residents were artists who used mammoth ivory to carve two tiny bird sculptures.

    Source: Smithsonian Smart News | source link

  2. NYC Summer Streets in Manhattan brings miles of car-free music, fitness and fun

    More than 20 miles of Manhattan roads were opened to pedestrians, runners, and cyclists for Summer Streets. The event created room for fitness, family activities, art installations, and live music across the borough.

    Source: NBC New York | source link

  3. ‘Wonder Man' star Yahya Abdul-Mateen II speaks out over season 2 cancellation after show was renewed

    The star of Wonder Man says the show will not return for a second season, after it had earlier been renewed. The news came as a surprise to fans, and the actor thanked viewers while saying that’s life.

    Source: NBC New York | source link

Sports

Here are the current scores and fixtures, grouped by sport.

  1. WNBA Scores & Games
    • Finals: Liberty 94 - Mercury 92; Aces 83 - Sky 84.
    • Upcoming: Storm vs Liberty, Mon, Aug 3, 7:00 PM EDT; Fever vs Lynx, Sun, Aug 2, 1:00 PM EDT; Sparks vs Fire, Sun, Aug 2, 3:30 PM EDT; Sun vs Wings, Sun, Aug 2, 7:00 PM EDT; Tempo vs Valkyries, Sun, Aug 2, 8:30 PM EDT.
    • Upcoming: Aces vs Dream, Mon, Aug 3, 7:00 PM EDT; Mercury vs Sky, Mon, Aug 3, 9:00 PM EDT.

    Source: ESPN site scoreboard endpoint | source link

  2. MLB Scores & Games
    • Finals: Yankees 2 - Cubs 5; Marlins 6 - Mets 2; Tigers 8 - Athletics 6; Brewers 3 - Angels 1; Red Sox 3 - Dodgers 2.
    • Finals: Giants 5 - Padres 6; Royals 6 - Rockies 12; Diamondbacks 12 - Guardians 8; Nationals 3 - Braves 8; Rangers 4 - Astros 5.
    • Finals: Phillies 5 - Orioles 0; Pirates 4 - Reds 1; White Sox 0 - Rays 1; Twins 3 - Mariners 4; Cardinals 1 - Blue Jays 5.
    • Upcoming: Marlins vs Mets, Sun, Aug 2, 1:40 PM EDT; Yankees vs Cubs, Sun, Aug 2, 2:20 PM EDT; Cardinals vs Yankees, Mon, Aug 3, 7:05 PM EDT; Phillies vs Orioles, Sun, Aug 2, 1:35 PM EDT; Nationals vs Braves, Sun, Aug 2, 1:35 PM EDT.
    • Upcoming: Cardinals vs Blue Jays, Sun, Aug 2, 1:37 PM EDT; Diamondbacks vs Guardians, Sun, Aug 2, 1:40 PM EDT; White Sox vs Rays, Sun, Aug 2, 1:40 PM EDT; Pirates vs Reds, Sun, Aug 2, 1:40 PM EDT; Rangers vs Astros, Sun, Aug 2, 2:10 PM EDT.
    • Upcoming: Royals vs Rockies, Sun, Aug 2, 3:10 PM EDT; Brewers vs Angels, Sun, Aug 2, 3:15 PM EDT; Tigers vs Athletics, Sun, Aug 2, 4:05 PM EDT; Twins vs Mariners, Sun, Aug 2, 4:10 PM EDT; Giants vs Padres, Sun, Aug 2, 4:10 PM EDT.
    • Upcoming: Red Sox vs Dodgers, Sun, Aug 2, 7:20 PM EDT; Nationals vs Phillies, Mon, Aug 3, 6:40 PM EDT; Pirates vs Brewers, Mon, Aug 3, 7:40 PM EDT; Giants vs Rangers, Mon, Aug 3, 8:00 PM EDT; Dodgers vs Cubs, Mon, Aug 3, 8:05 PM EDT.
    • Upcoming: Blue Jays vs Astros, Mon, Aug 3, 8:10 PM EDT; Rays vs Rockies, Mon, Aug 3, 8:40 PM EDT; Padres vs Diamondbacks, Mon, Aug 3, 9:40 PM EDT.

    Source: ESPN site scoreboard endpoint | source link

  3. Skubal fights tears in emotional farewell to Tigers

    Tarik Skubal gave an emotional farewell after nine seasons with the Tigers, saying he would never take it for granted. The news follows reports that he is being traded to the Dodgers.

    Source: ESPN News | source link

  4. Inside the disunited United States that shadows the WNBA

    Sophie Cunningham’s comments about transgender women in sports have drawn a wider response across the WNBA. The issue is now spilling beyond one player and into a larger league conversation.

    Source: ESPN News | source link

  5. Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal in blockbuster trade: Two-time Cy Young winner joins vaunted Los Angeles rotation

    The reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring left-handed starter and back-to-back American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster trade with the Detroit Tigers, ESPN reports. In return, the Tigers are receiving a package headlined by outfielder Zyhir Hope, along with right-handers River Ryan and Brady Smith.

    Source: CBS Sports | source link

That is the sports update.

Closing

That is today's script.

  1. Source note

    Full links and timestamps are in the Daily Packet.

    Source: Daily Packet

Have a steady morning.

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