USA TODAY is reporting that uncontained wildfires continue to burn more than 10,000 acres in Washington state, with local officials arresting Aaron F. Farinacci, 37, of Spokane, on a first-degree arson charge related to the Old Trails Fire. The causes of other Washington fires remain under investigation, and all fires are 0% contained. Resident Matthew Elizondo told USA TODAY that the scene was "surreal," with "the whole street... just rubble."
The newspaper said Michigan's Democratic Senate primary is too close to call. It also reported that abuse allegations against Rep. Max Miller are threatening a Republican House seat. Separately, a SpaceX rocket is reportedly on a collision course with the moon.
In other news, USA TODAY said the WNBA's new Cleveland franchise has unveiled its team name as the Sirens, a name chosen to evoke the force of Lake Erie. In college football, Ohio State was voted No. 1 overall in the preseason US LBM Coaches Poll for the first time since 2015. The publication noted that the team voted No. 1 in the preseason rarely ends up winning the national championship. Titans defensive tackle Jeffery Simmons was ejected from practice following a heated moment.
USA TODAY also reported that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani faced backlash from Republicans over claims that an ID would be required for city-owned grocery stores, which Mamdani denied. The Pentagon plans to spend an additional $1.4 billion on the National Guard in Washington, D.C., until January 2029, adding to the more than $200 million already spent. The Department of Justice wrote that it would not have sought a grand jury indictment of a former Olympian if it had the information at the time. Congress is reportedly abuzz over Rep. Chuck Edwards' alleged treatment of two young female staffers, including gifts of designer purses, guns, and Broadway tickets.
In entertainment news, Dermot Mulroney opened up about leaving "Chicago Fire," stating he will be in one episode next season. Ariana Grande broke her silence on her decision to step back from the public eye after her tour. Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank welcomed their third child, a baby girl, on Monday, Aug. 3, in Portugal.