SCOUT· 39%14m·2026-07-31·News PoliticsA Cyberattack on U.S. Water Systems, and the Growing Threat of Falling Space Junk
Plus, the Friday news quiz. Here’s what we’re covering: Trump Says Peace Board Has Plan for Gaza Disarmament (https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/30/us/politics/trump-gaza-peace-board-hamas.html) , by Katie Rogers and Pranav Baskar U.S. Sees Iran as Likely Behind Cyberattack on Minnesota Water Systems…
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