These are the headlines you Need 2 Know. * **Russian Election Interference: ‘All 50 States’:** A new report from the Senate Intelligence Committee found that Russia targeted election systems in all 50 states during the 2016 election. In Illinois, the report says “Russian cyberactors were in a position to delete or change voter data” but found no evidence they did so.[NY Times](https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/25/us/politics/russian-hack-of-elections-system-was-far-reaching-report-finds.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage). * **Russian Election Interference: Election Protection:** In the 24 hours after Robert Mueller testified about Russian interference in the election, Senate Republicans have twice blocked legislation to strengthen election security. One bill requires campaigns to report to federal authorities any attempts by foreign entities to interfere in US elections. [Guardian](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2019/jul/25/us-election-security-republicans-mueller). * **Europe Heat Wave:** Europe is on track for the hottest July on record. The U.K., Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands all saw record-breaking temperatures above 100 degrees this week. The heat wave is particularly dangerous in Europe, in part because fewer than five percent of European households have air conditioning. Meanwhile, officials in Paris are worried the extreme heat could cause the roof of Notre Dame cathedral to collapse. [CNN](https://www.cnn.com/2019/07/25/europe/europe-heat-wave-records-intl/index.html). * **U.S. To Resume Executions on Death Row:** Attorney General William Barr has ordered the federal government to resume capital punishment after a 16-year hiatus. Barr scheduled executions in December and January for five men convicted of murdering children, among others. More executions will be scheduled later. Meanwhile, public support for capital punishment is dwindling. [Bloomberg](https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2019-07-25/barr-orders-u-s-to-resume-executions-in-some-federal-cases). * **Marines Arrested:** Sixteen Marines have been arrested in California for allegedly helping to smuggle migrants into the United States. The marines were taken into custody at Camp Pendleton in California during battalion formation. The military says none of those involved were working on the mission along the Mexican border. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-military-arrest/sixteen-us-marines-arrested-for-alleged-involvement-in-illegal-activities-idUSKCN1UK2PY). * **Straight Pride Parade:** There’s another “Straight Pride Parade” planned in Modesto, California. The National Straight Pride Coalition -- a new organization -- says the event celebrates heterosexuality, femininity and masculinity. The permit for the parade is still in the works. Less than two months ago, a Boston group announced it would also hold an event celebrating heterosexuality. [NBC News](https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/straight-pride-california-city-may-hold-heterosexuality-celebration-n1034681). * **Biz: California Automaker Deal:** Automakers struck a deal with California to reduce car emissions, siding against the Trump administration. The deal comes as the administration is expected to finalize a rollback on Obama-era regulation to reduce auto emissions. California & 13 other states vowed to enforce the rules on their own. [AP](https://www.apnews.com/38cd5233db384285adb6a38bd3b58de0). * **Biz: Apple:** Apple will buy the majority of Intel’s smartphone modem division for $1 billion. Under the deal, Apple gets 2,200 Intel employees, intellectual property and other equipment. The deal will likely close during the fourth quarter of 2019. [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/25/apple-plans-to-buy-intels-wireless-chip-unit-for-1-billion.html). * **Rapinoe Book Deal:** Soccer star Megan Rapinoe has scored a book deal. Rapinoe will write two books, to be published by Penguin Press. The first is a memoir and the second will target a younger audience, and will be focused on social justice and advocacy. [People](https://people.com/sports/megan-rapinoe-book-memoir-childrens/). * **Once Upon a Time in Hollywood:** Quentin Tarantino’s Once Upon a Time in Hollywood opens today, and it’s a gamble for Hollywood in a time of summer blockbusters and superhero epics. The film, about the infamous murder of Sharon Tate, stars Brad Pitt, Leonardo DiCaprio, and Margot Robbie. It runs two hours and 41 minutes and is getting good reviews, with an 89% on Rotten Tomatoes. [Read review](https://www.nytimes.com/2019/07/24/movies/once-upon-a-time-in-hollywood-review.html). * **Spotted:** Riverdale costars Cole Sprouse and Lili Reinhart on the cover of W magazine amid breakup rumors. [See it](https://www.wmagazine.com/story/cole-sprouse-lili-reinhart-relationships-riverdale-interview). * **Altered Presidential Seal :** An unexpected mix-up left President Trump delivering a speech in front of a doctored Presidential seal. Instead of the customary bald eagle, the image included a double-headed eagle, similar to a symbol featured on Russia’s national emblem. The eagle is clutching golf clubs instead of arrows. [Wash Post](https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/07/25/how-did-trump-end-up-front-presidential-seal-doctored-include-russian-symbol/?utm_term=.0a1e8485e685). Cheddar's Hena Doba and Jill Wagner get into the latest. 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