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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

  1. 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.
  2. Stocks rise as investors await trade deal: Stocks rose on Thursday as investors awaited news on a trade deal between the US and China.
  3. 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.
  4. 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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.