Biden makes case for Harris at DNC, Israel agrees to U.S. ceasefire proposal and the 'Love Island USA' reunion airs

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NEED TO KNOW

DNC night 1: Biden ‘passes the torch’ to Harris

President Biden capped off the first night of the Democratic National Convention with a speech where he sought to reframe his record and pass the torch to a younger generation of leaders.

Biden’s speech: Along with touting his accomplishments, he reaffirmed his support for Kamala Harris as the party’s presidential nominee. “She’s tough, she’s experienced and she has enormous integrity,” he said. Here’s a fact-check of his speech. [CNN]

Earlier remarks: Several speakers highlighted Harris’s middle class background and her advocacy for workers. At one point, three women went onstage to defend abortion rights by sharing their personal, traumatic stories. [Yahoo News]

Tonight: Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama will take the stage to support Harris’s nomination. Harris’s husband, Doug Emhoff, is also slated to speak. [AP]

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT

?? Prenatal care declines

A CDC report found that even as the U.S. birth rate declines, a growing number of women are going through pregnancy without prenatal care — suggesting more women are unable to access OB-GYNs. [NBC News]

?? Israel agrees to deal

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Israel agreed to a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in Gaza, and called on Hamas to accept the terms of the deal as talks continue throughout this week. [BBC News]

??? Campaign hacks

The FBI confirmed that Iran was behind Donald Trump’s campaign hack and ongoing attempts to breach both campaigns. An Iranian official called the allegations “unsubstantiated.” [The Hill]

?? Santos pleads guilty

Former Rep. George Santos pleaded guilty to wire fraud and identity theft related to his campaign. He’s likely to spend at least six years in prison and owes more than $570,000 in restitution. [AP]

?? ‘Love Island USA’ reunion

Peacock aired its much-anticipated Love Island USA reunion to answer some of the biggest questions remaining from the season, including which final couples are still together. [Hollywood Reporter]

WHAT’S HAPPENING TODAY

??? Broadcast coverage of the DNC begins at 7 p.m. ET on major news networks. Speakers include Barack Obama, Michelle Obama and Doug Emhoff. [Yahoo News]

?? In women’s basketball, the Sparks and the Sun take the court at 7 p.m. ET on WNBA League Pass. [Hartford Courant]

? In baseball, the White Sox and the Giants play again at 9:45 p.m. ET on the MLB app. [NBC Sports]

?? And don’t forget to: Read your daily horoscope. Play the Crossword. Check the forecast in your area.

TODAY IN HISTORY

In 1977, NASA launched the Voyager 2 probe. It is the only spacecraft to visit Uranus and Neptune and is the only one to study all four of the solar system’s giant planets at close range. [Space]

3 QUESTIONS

...about the new inflation data

Post Malone released his country album F-1 Trillion this past Friday. I asked entertainment reporter Kelsey Weekman about the artist’s big genre change.

Anthony: What does the latest data tell us about inflation, and is it good news or bad news overall?

Molly: After reviewing the data, I’d say that overall, it’s good. Prices rose 2.9% in July compared to a year ago. That’s the lowest inflation rate we’ve had in more than three years.

Anthony: On which items should people expect less of a sting from surging prices? And where are they still high?

Molly: I saw some welcome relief on big-ticket items, like cars, electronics and appliances. Plus, some — but not all — foods. Price increases on ham, potatoes and rice have eased, while the price of beef continues to rise. Meanwhile, car insurance is still up almost 20% over last year.

Anthony: What does it all mean for inflation over the next few months? Should we expect more relief?

Molly: This is the third straight month we’ve seen encouraging data. That’s a sign that inflation is on a sustainable downward path.

Go deeper: This chart shows where inflation stands on other goods and services.

FEEL-GOOD MOMENT

India Dawn Jones’s brother had told her that he wouldn’t be home from his military deployment in time to attend her wedding, so she was shocked when he surprised her at the rehearsal dinner. Watch the joyful moment. [People]

Have a great day. See you tomorrow!

?? P.S. Before you go, your daily advice: Giving yourself five extra minutes to get somewhere not only reduces your chances of being late, but can also be a form of self-care. Here’s why. [Yahoo Life]

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