States Where Trump’s Mail Voting Changes Would Matter Most - Bloomberg

• Alphabet is positioning Google for a recovery in September following a challenging summer period. • The company has secured new AI models and strategic backing to enhance its technological capabilities and competitiveness.

• Israel's far-right candidate Itamar Ben-Gvir is facing legal scrutiny over a campaign video showing him waving a flag among bound activists on a Gaza-bound flotilla. • Noam Sohlberg, the Central Elections Committee chairman and Supreme Court Deputy President, ruled that the video constituted unlawful election propaganda.

• The European Union has launched an industrial policy plan to build AI infrastructure, prompting member states to invest billions in data center "gigafactories" to avoid falling behind technologically. • Of the 27 EU governments, 18 have pledged funding, with France, Denmark, Poland, and the Czech Republic committing €100 million each for smaller facilities.

• A curated list of the top 25 concert tours scheduled for Europe in 2026 and 2027 has been released, featuring major artists across key cities. • Specific 2027 dates include performances in Kraków on March 27, Milan on March 30, Basel on April 1, Copenhagen on April 4, Oslo on April 6, and Stockholm on April 8.

• Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares called for EU solidarity and support regarding Spain's southern land borders during a Gymnich meeting in Wicklow. • Albares cited previous EU cooperation, such as the reception of Ukrainian refugees and the 2021 response to migrant surges in Poland, Lithuania, and Latvia.

• The Spanish government is facing a political crisis following a leaked report alleging that Moroccan forces actively assisted migrants in crossing the border into Ceuta. • Madrid has officially denied claims that it ignored prior warnings regarding an imminent breach of the border.

• Spanish authorities have launched an investigation to identify who shot the oldest known Iberian orca. • Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is scheduled to appear in Congress to address the ongoing Ceuta crisis following a report that sparked a political storm.

• EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has declared a new era for European security, warning of an increase in hybrid threats facing the continent. • The Spanish government is facing a political crisis following a leaked report that reveals Morocco's involvement in the Ceuta crisis.

• Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government is facing a complex challenge in managing digitally-savvy Gen Z protesters who have used social media to organize large-scale demonstrations. • Following the conclusion of protests led by "Cockroach leaders" last month, activists, independent journalists, and opposition politicians report that the government is arbitrarily restricting social media accounts and removing critical posts.

• Over 20,000 ballots were rejected in Washington’s recent primary election because they arrived after the legal deadline. • This figure represents a significant increase in rejected votes compared to the 2024 totals, sparking concerns over systemic failures.

• The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) released preliminary traffic figures for July 2026 on September 3, 2026. • The data indicates a further moderation in international passenger markets across the Asia Pacific region.