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- Biden to visit Texas, survey Hurricane Harvey damage: President Joe Biden is set to visit Texas on Friday to survey the damage from Hurricane Harvey and meet with residents affected by the storm.
- US, China trade talks to resume in Washington: The US and China are set to resume trade talks in Washington on Friday, with both sides looking to make progress on a deal to end their trade war.
- House Democrats unveil plan to lower prescription drug prices: House Democrats have unveiled a plan to lower prescription drug prices, which would allow the government to negotiate prices with pharmaceutical companies and cap out-of-pocket costs for seniors.
- Trump administration to announce new sanctions on Iran: The Trump administration is set to announce new sanctions on Iran on Friday, in response to the country's recent missile tests and support for militant groups.
- California wildfires force thousands to evacuate: Thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes in California as wildfires continue to rage across the state.
Politics
- Biden to visit Texas, survey Hurricane Harvey damage: President Joe Biden is set to visit Texas on Friday to survey the damage from Hurricane Harvey and meet with residents affected by the storm.
- House Democrats unveil plan to lower prescription drug prices: House Democrats have unveiled a plan to lower prescription drug prices, which would allow the government to negotiate prices with pharmaceutical companies and cap out-of-pocket costs for seniors.
- Trump administration to announce new sanctions on Iran: The Trump administration is set to announce new sanctions on Iran on Friday, in response to the country's recent missile tests and support for militant groups.
- California governor signs bill to expand healthcare coverage: California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill to expand healthcare coverage to more low-income residents, making California the first state to adopt a single-payer healthcare system.
Business
- US, China trade talks to resume in Washington: The US and China are set to resume trade talks in Washington on Friday, with both sides looking to make progress on a deal to end their trade war.
- Stocks rise as investors await trade deal: Stocks rose on Thursday as investors awaited news on a trade deal between the US and China.
- Amazon to open new headquarters in Virginia: Amazon has announced plans to open a new headquarters in Virginia, which will create thousands of new jobs in the state.
- Walmart to raise minimum wage for US employees: Walmart has announced plans to raise the minimum wage for its US employees to $12 an hour, effective next month.
Sports
- NFL players to protest during national anthem: Several NFL players have announced plans to protest during the national anthem this season, in response to the league's new policy on anthem protests.
- US Open tennis tournament to begin on Monday: The US Open tennis tournament is set to begin on Monday, with top players including Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic competing for the title.
- MLB playoffs to begin on Tuesday: The MLB playoffs are set to begin on Tuesday, with the Yankees and Astros facing off in the ALCS and the Dodgers and Nationals competing in the NLCS.
- NBA season to begin on October 22: The NBA season is set to begin on October 22, with the Warriors and Lakers facing off in the season opener.