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Merck and Moderna say cancer vaccine shows promise in preventing recurrence of melanoma  NBC NewsModerna, Merck cancer vaccine shows promise in late-stage trial; Moderna stock soars 90%  CNBCModerna, Merck mRNA cancer vaccine prevents melanoma from returning  The HillModerna stock more than doubles after melanoma vaccine trial shows "landmark moment"  CBS NewsMerck and Moderna Announce Phase 3 INTerpath-001 Trial of Intismeran Autogene Plus KEYTRUDA® Met Endpoints of Recurrence-Free Survival (RFS) and Distant Metastasis-Free Survival (DMFS) in Patients With Completely Resected Stage IIB-IV Melano  Business Wire

After Trump-endorsed Cory Mills loses primary, Trump says he told him to drop out  CNNCory Mills Loses Republican Primary Amid Assault Allegations and Ethics Investigation  The New York TimesGOP Rep. Cory Mills loses his Florida primary amid investigations  NBC NewsPrimaries: Trump-endorsed Mills of Florida loses, as candidates vie for final 2 spots in Alaska Senate race  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosTrump's support doesn't save scandal-plagued lawmaker in primary  Fox News

Boyfriend Who Abused Hayden Panettiere Had Returned to Her Life  The New York TimesHayden Panettiere’s Body Released to Family 2 Days After Her Death at 36  People.comHayden Panettiere's ex-boyfriend Brian Hickerson was at the scene when she died: Police report  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and VideosHayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says  AP NewsBrian Hickerson's brother, Zach, seen for the first time since finding Hayden Panettiere in 'cardiac arrest'  Page Six

Brewers' 22-0 blowout of the Mariners headlined by brutal Julio Rodríguez mental gaffe  CBS SportsBrewers tie largest shutout in modern era, blank Mariners 22-0  ESPNEternal sunshine of the Mariners mind: Mariners lose big to Brewers, 22-0  Lookout LandingBrewers Make MLB History in 22-0 Win vs. Mariners, Final Box Score Stats and Highlights from Shutout  Bleacher ReportRodríguez's gaffe a microcosm of worst loss in Mariners history  mlb.com

Mary Peltola and Dan Sullivan Advance in Key Alaska Senate Contest  The New York TimesLive results: Alaska primary election  CNNDOJ issues grand jury subpoenas in dueling Dan Sullivans’ Republican Senate saga  NBC NewsSen. Sullivan, former US Rep. Peltola begin Alaska US Senate campaign after advancing from primary  AP NewsSen. Dan Sullivan, Mary Peltola advance to general election in Alaska. See live results.  The Washington Post

U.S. military drills with South Korea are cut short after surprise Trump order  NBC NewsOpinion | Trump inverts his own foreign policy mantra  The Washington PostUS-South Korea military drills cut in half after Trump’s broadside  Breaking DefenseFacing Quagmire in Iran, Trump Turns to a Familiar Face: North Korea’s Kim Jong-un  The New York TimesTrump’s threats to Seoul may be worse than their bite  Politico

Treasury announces upscaled buyback operation for longer-term debt, sending yields lower  CNBCStock futures jump as Treasury action relieves bond market pressure: Live updates  CNBCBonds Bounce as Treasury Buyback Boost Shows Willingness to Lower Long-Term Yields  Barron'sBond yields plunge after Treasury announces surprise move to ease rising rates  NBC NewsTreasury announces move to buy back more US debt after days of bond market pain  Politico

Ukraine updates: Ousted minister Fedorov calls for elections  dw.comSacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election  BBCZelensky’s Leadership Comes Under Biggest Threat Since War Began  WSJAnalysis: Call for wartime elections in Ukraine piles pressure on Zelensky when he least needs it  CNNZelenskyy faces challenge to his wartime rule as former defense chief calls for election  CNBC

8 takeaways and surprises from Florida, Wyoming and Alaska primaries  The Washington PostKey takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries in Florida, Alaska and Wyoming  CNNProgressive scores upset victory in Florida, and other takeaways from Tuesday's elections  PBSFlorida primary results: Donalds and Jolly to face off for governor as Nixon scores Senate upset  BBCPrimary Election Results in Alaska, Arkansas, California, Florida, Pennsylvania and Wyoming: Aug. 18, 2026  The New York Times

Israeli army orders criminal investigation into killing of Palestinian girl Hind Rajab in Gaza  BBCIsraeli military admits for first time to firing on car carrying 5-year-old Hind Rajab, opens criminal probe  CNNIsrael’s Military Opens Rare Criminal Probes Into Attacks on Gaza Civilians  WSJIsrael Opens Criminal Inquiries Into Killings of Hind Rajab, 6, and of Medics  The New York TimesNo criminal probe over Israeli strike that killed Australian Zomi Frankcom  SMH.com.au