Politics & Security - President Trump considering deploying up to 1,000 National Guard troops in Washington DC to enhance security [1] - President Trump planning a news conference on DC crime at 10:00 a m Eastern time [1] Trade & Economy - President Trump urging China to quickly quadruple its soybean orders to address shortages and reduce the trade deficit [2] Commodity Markets - Shares of lithium miners spiking in Asia after battery giant CL halted operations at a major mine in China [2] Entertainment Industry - Warner Brothers's "Weapons" takes the top spot at the weekend box office with $42.5 million in the US and Canada [3] - "Weapons" marks the sixth consecutive hit for Warner Brothers after a period of box office underperformance [3] - Disney's "Freakier Friday" brings in $29 million [3] - "Freakier Friday" marks one of the best opening weekends for a mid-budget comedy in years [4] Technology Industry - AOL is discontinuing its dial-up service, with the last day being September 30th [4]
5 Things To Know: August 11, 2025
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