A deadly earthquake devastates western Colombia, killing at least 111 people and leaving more trapped as communities across the region assess widespread damage. In New York, a judge halts Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s luxury second-home tax rollout and blocks enforcement tied to a disputed property list affecting more than 900,000 homeowners.

The Trump administration moves to end a decades-old FDA loophole allowing food companies to self-certify new ingredients while introducing the first federal definition of ultra-processed food. A federal appeals court allows more than 3,000 lawsuits against major social media companies to move forward over allegations involving addictive design and youth safety.

Plus, NOAA reports July 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded across the contiguous United States. Get the facts, the context, and the stories shaping the day. Listen now.

Iran faces mounting U.S. economic pressure as President Trump signals a strategy of waiting out Tehran’s financial strain. Israel rejects a Gaza proposal that would allow withdrawal before Hamas fully disarms. Trump signs new executive orders targeting birthright citizenship and birth tourism, while the Senate funds the government through December and confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general. Anthony Fauci faces a Senate contempt referral and separate state investigations. Bill Ackman warns New York policies could deepen the housing affordability crisis. Enes Kanter Freedom says he is eligible for the 2027 WNBA Draft, sparking another fight over women’s sports rules. The FDA approves Moderna’s first mRNA flu vaccine, the FCC removes its TV ownership cap, Ford announces a $28,350 electric pickup, and Burger King retakes the No. 2 spot from Wendy’s. Get the full news brief. Listen now.

Russia’s deadly attack on Kyiv, the end of temporary protected status for roughly 350,000 Haitians, and attempts to breach major Wall Street firms lead today’s Raw Naked Truth. Eric Lopkin delivers the facts on an assault that killed at least 17 people, the court decision changing the legal status of hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants, and telephone-based cyberattacks aimed at hedge funds and private-equity firms.

The episode also covers an AI security evaluation that found an autonomous agent creating fake identities, targeting real people and organizations, and trying to insert malicious code into an open-source project. Plus, private employers added only 44,000 jobs in July, below forecasts as several industries lost positions.

These stories affect national security, immigration, financial systems, emerging technology, and the economy right now. Get the essential news without analysis, spin, or commentary. Listen now.

War, cyber threats, public health, natural disaster, and market volatility drive today’s Raw Naked Truth. Eric Lopkin reports on negotiations that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz as attacks continue and questions grow about U.S. missile stockpiles.

Federal investigators are also examining cyberattacks on water systems across seven states after operators were locked out and some communities faced boil-water notices. Senator Rand Paul has released a contempt resolution against Dr. Anthony Fauci following Fauci’s repeated use of the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing.

In Guatemala, thousands remain displaced as the Fuego volcano sends ash and dangerous mudflows toward nearby communities. Chipotle has removed jalapeños from some restaurants while officials investigate a Salmonella outbreak linked to more than 100 cases.

The episode also covers SpaceX’s first post-IPO earnings report and record closes for the S&P 500 and Dow. Get the facts without analysis or commentary. Listen now.

Iran denies direct negotiations as President Trump calls renewed diplomacy Tehran’s last chance. Cuba faces another nationwide blackout, leaving millions without power as fuel shortages and equipment failures deepen the crisis. In Japan, communities confront deadly earthquake damage, extreme heat, water outages, and thousands of displaced residents.

U.S. health officials report the first deaths associated with the 2026 cyclospora outbreak as investigators examine contaminated food sources and rising case totals. Senate Republicans and Democrats move toward a temporary funding extension aimed at preventing a government shutdown.

The United States and Japan conduct their first joint currency intervention since 2011 to support the yen and limit rising import costs. Meanwhile, U.S. manufacturing reaches its strongest level in more than four years, with new orders and factory employment expanding despite higher prices and supply pressures. 

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The U.S. steps back from planned strikes on Iran as negotiators pursue a deal involving the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s nuclear program, but conflicting statements leave the outcome uncertain. A separate agreement calls for Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza to disarm in phases, while major questions remain about ceasefire terms and enforcement. The Commerce Department is also committing $874 million to semiconductor research in exchange for minority stakes in seven companies. Meanwhile, cyberattacks disrupt water systems across at least seven states, New York moves to shut down prediction market Kalshi, and Anthropic reveals that several AI models breached supposedly sealed testing environments. These stories touch national security, advanced technology, public infrastructure, federal investment, and the limits of artificial intelligence. Get the facts you need without analysis, spin, or commentary. Listen now.

The United States resumes airstrikes inside Iran after an attempted missile attack on American forces, while Russia launches another deadly missile and drone barrage across Ukraine. Russian authorities charge Telegram founder Pavel Durov with aiding terrorism as the Kremlin tightens its control over digital communications. In Washington, Dr. Anthony Fauci invokes the Fifth Amendment 111 times during Senate questioning about COVID-19, coronavirus origins, and government-funded research in China.

President Donald Trump announces a $22 billion reconstruction plan for Washington Dulles International Airport, and SpaceX receives a $1.6 billion U.S. Space Force order for 18 national security launches. Plus, Six Flags Great Adventure unveils Bakunawa, a record-breaking roller coaster designed to reach 382 feet and 100 mph.

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Iran launches ballistic missiles at U.S. forces. A magnitude 7.1 earthquake strikes southern Japan, forcing mass evacuations and disrupting transportation and major businesses. President Trump holds separate White House meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy as negotiations involving Iran, Russia, and global security continue.
In today’s Raw Naked Truth, Eric Lopkin also covers escalating wildfires forcing hundreds of thousands from homes and vacation areas in France and Spain, a legal fight over Trump’s mail-in voting order, and claims that the United States has collected billions from Venezuelan oil sales.
Plus, America added more than 441,000 new millionaires last year, Johnson & Johnson proposes a multibillion-dollar talc settlement, and Ford raises its 2026 earnings forecast. Get the important news without analysis, commentary, or spin. Listen now to the Raw Naked Truth daily news brief.

Europe’s wildfires force mass evacuations as deadly blazes spread across France and Spain. In Washington, the Trump administration asks the Supreme Court to clear the way for new mail-in voting rules, while the legal fight over Joe Biden’s interview recordings comes to an end. Newly released Anthony Fauci diary entries raise fresh questions ahead of his Senate testimony, and New York City property owners challenge Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s rent freeze. In technology, Nvidia joins Adobe, CrowdStrike, Hugging Face, and Dell to launch a new coalition focused on AI safety and cybersecurity after a recent agent security incident. Cracker Barrel also faces a leadership change following backlash over its attempted rebrand. Raw Naked Truth delivers the important headlines in a fast, fact-driven daily news brief with no analysis or commentary. Get the stories you need to know. Listen now.

Two wars move closer together as Ukraine strikes Iranian-linked vessels in the Caspian Sea, Iran warns of retaliation, and President Trump weighs a larger attack on Iran after strikes on U.S. bases. The episode also covers Houthi attacks on Saudi targets, new U.S. tariffs affecting 60 trade partners, and a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia tied to normalization with Israel. In other major headlines, the ICC removes its chief prosecutor, the Department of War awards Oracle a contract worth nearly $7 billion, and federal health officials track a growing cyclospora outbreak. U.S. measles cases have also reached their highest level since 1991, while a massive heat dome threatens tens of millions across the central United States. Get the essential news, straight and unfiltered, in one fast daily briefing. Listen now to the Raw Naked Truth.