## Trump steps back from Russia and Ukraine peace talks for now, sources say

Authored by theguardian.com

So they’re in the process of setting it up and we’re going to see what happens.”.

A senior administration official characterized the situation as Trump taking a “wait-and-see approach” to whether a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting could be scheduled.

After the meetings at the White House, Trump spoke to Putin on a call that lasted around 40 minutes.

Putin’s foreign policy aide, Yuri Ushakov, later said the two leaders agreed that more senior negotiators would be appointed for direct talks between Russia and Ukraine.

At a news conference on Monday night after the White House meetings, Zelenskyy said that the European leaders’ meeting with Trump centered on security guarantees for Ukraine in any peace agreement to ensure Russia did not resume its invasion.

Trump offered to contribute to security guarantees, but has since ruled out deploying US troops to be part of a military force on the ground in Ukraine.

It was not immediately clear whether that was part of the Ukraine weapons deal Trump announced last month. »

### FTC sues L.A. Fitness operators for "exceedingly difficult" gym cancellation policies

Authored by cbsnews.com

Fitness and other gyms for allegedly subjecting members to what it called "exceedingly difficult" cancellation policies.

Filed in California federal court, the lawsuit accused Fitness International and Fitness & Sports Clubs of intentionally using complicated cancellation procedures to prevent their customers from ending their gym memberships and other recurring charges.

Fitness, Esporta Fitness, City Sports Club and City Studio, according to the FTC, which said they collectively operate more than 600 gym locations and have upwards of 3.7 million members nationwide. »

### Stephen Miller Erupts in Manic Fascist Rant—and Reveals a Big Weakness

Authored by newrepublic.com

Stephen Miller exploded in a long, unhinged rant about demonstrators who are protesting President Trump’s military occupation of Washington, D.C.

Ominously flanked by the defense secretary and members of the military, he threatened to respond with more troops.

Trump and Miller were certain that a latent majority is prepared to rally to authoritarian rule. »

### The thong bikini boom: why the skimpiest swimwear is back – and suddenly mainstream

Authored by theguardian.com

“I won’t lie, it was nerve-racking initially,” says Victoria, 29, who wore a thong bikini for the first time on a recent solo trip to Naples.

The itsy-bitsy bikini revolution may have come to the fore this summer, but it has been rumbling for some time.

In 2024, New Zealand site The Spinoff asked: “Why is every bikini bottom a thong now?”. »

### Hollow Knight: Silksong will be out on September 4

Authored by engadget.com

Hollow Knight: Silksong has a release date of September 4.

One more time for those in the back, Hollow Knight: Silksong is now scheduled to be available in just a few weeks.

The project was delayed in 2023 and fans have been hoping for a Silksong launch announcement at just about every major gaming event since. »

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