August 13, 2026: Inflation eased slightly in July. And, ICE plans…; ICE’s Plan to Give Officers Electric Stun Gloves…; Met chief accepts mistakes made over Simon Levy…

A calm record of the day’s most important developments. Each item preserves NewsAgo’s concise explanation and links to its developing story page and original publisher reporting.

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   Business · 6 sources

   Inflation eased slightly in July. And, ICE plans to give officers electric shock gloves

   The readThe reporting moved from The Verge’s August 12 account of ICE seeking electrified gloves to six additional outlets reporting the plan within roughly six hours; NPR’s August 13 item added the separate July inflation result.

   Why it mattersA purchase valued at up to $20 million, if executed, would make the glove plan a material ICE procurement rather than only a proposed equipment concept. The supplied descriptions do not establish any deployment date, procurement award, training requirement, or authorized-use policy.

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   World · 2 sources

   ICE’s Plan to Give Officers Electric Stun Gloves, and a Siege on Palestinian Homes

   The readPlus, health candy?

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   World · 1 source

   Met chief accepts mistakes made over Simon Levy but defends investigation into murders

   The readCritics - including Labour MP Jess Phillips - have accused the Met of overlooking the first murder carried out by Levy.

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   Sports · 1 source

   Infantino’s FIFA fate must go to an election, says Africa football chief

   The readCAF have given under-fire Gianni Infantino their backing, and now say the FIFA president must stand in March's election.

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   Politics · 1 source

   Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Why Jews hold the key to Michigan Senate race

   The readFox News' "Antisemitism Exposed" newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.

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   World · 1 source

   Mamdani shrugs off AOC's 'Woke 1' comments, but critic says progressives can't be absolved of 'radical' past

   The readNew York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani responded to New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's remark that the "Woke 1" era was "crazy," given his past comments.

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   World · 1 source

   What’s behind the recent drop in labor force participation?

   The readHave people stopped looking for jobs?

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   World · 1 source

   Franesca Hong taunted by fellow Democrat over loss: 'It's a day of Thanksgiving'

   The readFrancesca Hong's infamous "cancel Thanksgiving" post drew intense national scrutiny before her razor-thin Democratic primary loss to David Crowley.

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   Politics · 1 source

   UK ‘in free fall’ on free speech, expert warns as British MP brands Trump admin grant 'MAGA money meddling'

   The readThe U.S. Embassy in London is offering up to $500,000 for projects promoting Anglo-American principles including freedom of speech, limited government and the rule of law.

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    World · 1 source

    Water bills set to rise for many after firms permitted extra funding

    The readOfwat has given provisional approval for 13 water companies to charge customers more to pay for investments.