Missouri will decide whether to eventually do away with that state’s individual income tax in an effort to better compete in the heartland. The ballot measure, titled Amendment 5, would enable lawmakers to increase and expand Missouri’s sales tax with the goal of eventually replacing personal income tax. The amendment doesn’t specify which goods or services would face new taxes, though Governor Mike Kehoe is against increasing levies on healthcare, real estate, or agriculture. FOX’s Eben Brown

President Trump confirmed that talks with Iran are in fact taking place despite different messaging coming from Iran's foreign ministry. The President said he is giving them 'every last chance before decapitation', as War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that the U.S. was poised to carry out massive attacks against Tehran. Iranian officials have denied participating in direct talks with the U.S., saying they are negotiating with mediators in Oman. FOX’s Eben Brown speaks with Victoria Coates,

Now for a roundup of accessible arts events as RNIB Connect Radio's Toby Davey catches up with Jess Beal from VocalEyes, the national audio description charity providing access to the arts for blind and partially sighted people to share some of the accessible events that are featured in their regular email newsletter.Audio described shows and events included:The Guilty - Saturday 8 August, 2.30pm, touch tour 1pm, Donmar Warehouse, LondonTAO of Glass - Saturday 15 August, 2.30pm and Thursday 3

The American Red Cross is warning of a national blood emergency after the nation's blood supply dropped nearly 25%, raising concerns that lifesaving blood may not be available when patients need it most. This as hospitals brace for the busiest weeks of summer trauma season, the stretch between Memorial Day and Labor Day when emergency room volume normally spikes by 15% to 27%. All blood types are urgently needed, with immediate demand highest for Type O, B negative, and AB plasma.FOX’s Tonya J