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US--MIGRANTS-CHILD SUPERVISION

Judge to consider the fate of an agreement on protecting immigrant children in US custody

SUMMARY: A federal judge is set to hear a Trump administration request to end a decades-old policy on protections for immigrant children in federal custody. The Flores settlement limits how long Customs and Border Protection can hold immigrant children and requires safe conditions. Advocates argue the protections are necessary and have submitted accounts of poor conditions in detention centers. The Trump administration says conditions have improved since the settlement was formalized in 1997. But advocates for the children say the government is holding children beyond the time limits set out in the agreement. A hearing is set Friday in Los Angeles. The Trump administration request comes after the Biden administration successfully pushed to partially end the agreement last year.

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US--ELECTION 2026-REDISTRICTING

Texas Democrats head to California as Republicans warn of more escalations over walkout

SUMMARY: Texas Republicans are planning to escalate their efforts to end a weeklong holdout by Democrats if they don’t return to the state Capitol to face a vote on new congressional voting maps. The state House of Representatives was scheduled on Friday to convene again in a third attempt this week to reach a quorum. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has pledged legal action to try to get the missing Democrats removed from office if they do not return. Gov. Greg Abbott has threatened to keep calling lawmakers into special sessions until outnumbered Democrats return.

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US--JUSTICE DEPARTMENT-EPSTEIN-LAWSUIT

New lawsuit on Epstein case seeks records of Trump administration communications

SUMMARY: A legal organization challenging President Donald Trump’s administration on multiple fronts is suing the Justice Department and the FBI for records detailing their handling of the Jeffrey Epstein sex trafficking investigation. Friday’s lawsuit by the group Democracy Forward seeks records related to senior administration officials’ communication about Epstein documents and any regarding correspondence between Epstein and Trump. Since Epstein’s 2019 death in a New York jail cell as he awaited trial, conservative conspiracists have stoked theories about what information investigators gathered on the wealthy financier and who knew about his sexual abuse of teenage girls. The Republican president denies prior knowledge of Epstein’s crimes and says he cut off their relationship long ago.

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US--TEXAS FLOODS-TIMELINE

AP investigation shows chaos of deadly Texas floods through emergency recordings and videos

SUMMARY: The Associated Press has assembled a chronology of chaotic rescue efforts as a flash flood barreled through the Hill Country of Central Texas before dawn July 4. The AP analyzed first responder recordings, weather service warnings, survivor videos and official testimony. Cries for help came from the woods, rooftops and attics that shifted unsteadily as the water rose. Firefighters and police raced to help, having little guidance on where or how. Top emergency leaders were asleep or out of town. The flooding killed at least 136 people, including more than two dozen children and counselors at a camp.

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US--PENNSYLVANIA TROOPERS SHOT

Rural Pennsylvania man kills neighbor and wounds responding troopers in gunfire ambush, police say

SUMMARY: Police say a 61-year-old man fatally shot a neighbor in rural Pennsylvania and then ambushed responding state troopers, wounding two while firing dozens of rounds from a semiautomatic weapon. State police Col. Christopher Paris told reporters Lori Wasko’s boyfriend called 911 after 11 a.m. Thursday from their home near Thompson to report shots fired. Paris says the 57-year-old woman was shot and killed outside her home near her vehicle. Paris says a man identified as Carmine Faino, 61, shot Wasko and then shot troopers Joseph Perechinsky and William Jenkins as they were arriving. Both troopers were in stable condition Thursday night. Faino was shot and killed by law enforcement.

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US--FLORIDA IMMIGRATION DETENTION CENTER

Judge orders temporary halt to construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center

SUMMARY: A federal judge has ordered a two-week halt to construction at an immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” as she considers whether it violates environmental laws. The facility was quickly built two months ago at a lightly used, single-runway training airport and can hold up to 3,000 detainees in temporary tent structures. The facility was continuing to be built out, but Thursday’s order by U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams temporarily bars any new filling, paving or infrastructure. The order doesn’t include any restrictions on law enforcement or immigration enforcement activity at the center. Williams issued the temporary restraining order during a hearing and then followed up with a written order later Thursday.

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US--VANCE-RAISED RIVER LEVEL

JD Vance went kayaking for his birthday. Secret Service had the river level raised

SUMMARY: Vice President JD Vance’s security detail had an Ohio river’s water level raised last weekend to accommodate a kayaking trip he and his family took for his 41st birthday. The U.S. Secret Service said it requested the increased waterflow for the Little Miami River to ensure motorized watercraft and emergency personnel “could operate safely” while protecting the Republican vice president, whose home is in Cincinnati. The Army Corps of Engineers action was first reported by The Guardian. Critics blasted Vance as entitled, pointing to the Trump administration’s government-cutting efforts. His office said Vance was unaware the river had been raised.

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US--ARMY BASE SHOOTING

Soldiers hailed as heroes for tackling armed assailant at Georgia Army base

SUMMARY: Six soldiers at a Georgia Army base are being hailed as heroes for tackling a fellow soldier accused of shooting five people. Officials say Sgt. Quornelius Radford used a personal handgun to shoot five soldiers Wednesday at Fort Stewart before being tackled by other troops. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll praised the soldiers’ quick actions, saying they saved lives. The wounded soldiers are stable and expected to recover. The suspect was arrested and officials are investigating the motive. The FBI is helping to investigate the shooting, which has raised concerns about safety on military bases.

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US-ABANDONED INFANT-FOUR DEAD

Officials plan to seek the death penalty for a Tennessee man charged with killing 4 people

SUMMARY: Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty against a Tennessee man charged with killing the parents, grandmother and uncle of an infant found abandoned in a home’s yard. The decision was announced at a Thursday court hearing for 28-year-old Austin Robert Drummond in Tiptonville, two days after he was arrested. Lake County General Sessions Judge Andrew T. Cook ordered Drummond held without bond. Drummond faces four counts of first-degree murder, aggravated kidnapping and weapons offenses. The judge entered a not guilty plea on his behalf and granted him a court-appointed attorney, who did not immediately return a calls seeking comment.

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US--UNITED AIRLINES FLIGHTS GROUNDED

United Airlines resolves tech issue that grounded flights, but travel disruptions continue

SUMMARY: A disruption to a system housing United Airlines’ flight information that caused more than 1,000 delays has been resolved. However, delays continued into Thursday. United says the underlying issue has been resolved, but residual delays were expected as the airline works to restore normal operations. FlightAware, a website that tracks flight disruptions, says about 35% of all the Chicago-based airline’s flights were delayed Wednesday and 7% were canceled. By Thursday afternoon local Chicago time, 11% of United flights for the day were delayed and 5% canceled. The airline’s travel alert page notes that a technology disruption could impact flights to or from 14 airports including Newark, Washington, Los Angeles, Chicago, London and Frankfurt.

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US--EDUCATION-HARVARD FUNDING CUTS

Harvard scientists say research could be set back years after funding freeze

SUMMARY: Hundreds of Harvard researchers have fallen victim to the freeze on funding by the Trump administration. The halt in federal funding has meant some of the world’s most prominent researchers exploring everything from opioid addiction to how diseases like cancer progress are laying off young researchers and shelving years or even decades of research. Some research might be lost forever. The funding cuts are part of a monthslong battle that the Trump administration has waged against some the country’s top universities. It has taken a particular hard and aggressive line against Harvard, freezing funding after the university rejected a series of demands from a federal antisemitism task force.

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US--TRUMP-LETITIA JAMES

Justice Department subpoenas New York AG James as it investigates whether she violated Trump rights

SUMMARY: The Justice Department has subpoenaed New York Attorney General Letitia James as part of an investigation into whether she violated President Donald Trump’s civil rights. A person familiar with the matter says the subpoenas seek records related to a lawsuit James filed against Trump over alleged fraud in his personal business dealings and a lawsuit involving the National Rifle Association. Another person confirms the subpoenas are related to a civil rights investigation. The people could not publicly discuss details of the investigation and spoke to The Associated Press on Friday on the condition of anonymity. James’ office says it stands behind its litigation.

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US--TRUMP-DEPORTATIONS

Appeals court tosses judge’s contempt finding against Trump administration in prison deportations

SUMMARY: A split appeals court panel is tossing out a judge’s contempt finding against President Donald Trump’s administration in a case over deportations to an El Salvador prison. The Friday decision comes after planes carrying Venezuelan migrants landed at the prison even after U.S District Judge James E. Boasberg said in court they must return to the United States. Boasberg had found probable cause to believe Trump administration officials rushed deportees out of the country before they could challenge their removal in court and then willfully disregarded his order. The Republican administration has denied any violation, saying the judge did not specify the return of the planes in his written order.

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US--TRUMP-DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA

Trump orders increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington to ‘make DC safe again’

SUMMARY: The White House has announced an increased federal law enforcement presence in Washington, D.C., for at least the next week to combat crime. This move follows President Donald Trump’s suggestions that his administration could take over running the city. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that federal personnel from various police forces would be visible on the streets starting at midnight. This initiative will last for at least a week, but there will be the option to extend. The decision comes after a recent assault on a government worker, and amid Trump’s criticism of rising crime in the city. Local officials, however, can point to declines in carjackings and homicides since 2023.

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US--TRUMP-TARIFFS

Trump’s new tariffs go into effect as US economy shows signs of strain

SUMMARY: Global financial markets are reacting to President Donald Trump’s tariff adjustments. Markets rose across much of Europe and Asia, while stocks are slipping on Wall Street. Trump started imposing higher import taxes on goods from more than 60 countries, including the European Union, Japan and South Korea. The higher import taxes are part of his strategy to reduce the U.S. trade deficit and encourage foreign investment in America. But there are signs of stalled hiring, rising inflation and declining home values. Trump is optimistic about economic growth. But many experts warn of potential long-term damage.

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US--TRUMP-RETIREMENT PLANS

Trump opens the door for private equity and crypto as 401(k) retirement plan options

SUMMARY: Millions of Americans saving for retirement through 401(k) accounts could have the option of putting their money in higher-risk private equity and cryptocurrency investments. That’s according to an executive order signed Thursday by President Donald Trump. His order could give those financial players long-sought access to a pool of funds worth trillions. There’s no immediate change in how people invest part of their work earnings. Federal agencies would need to rewrite rules and regulations to allow the expanded choices, and that would take months or more to complete. New plans from employers could invest in alternative assets, particularly private equity, cryptocurrencies and real estate.

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US--TRUMP-FEDERAL RESERVE

Trump to nominate top economic aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve board

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has nominated a top economic adviser to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors for four months, temporarily filling a vacancy while continuing his search for a longer-term appointment. Trump on Thursday named Stephen Miran, the chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, to fill a seat vacated by governor Adriana Kugler, a Biden appointee who is stepping down Friday. Miran, if approved by the Senate, will serve until January 31, 2026.

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US--AIR FORCE-TRANSGENDER TROOPS

US Air Force to deny retirement pay to transgender service members being separated from the service

SUMMARY: The U.S. Air Force has decided to deny early retirement options for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service. Instead, they are being separated without retirement benefits. This decision means transgender service members must choose between a lump-sum separation payment or leaving the service without benefits. An Air Force spokesperson confirmed that no exceptions to this policy were approved, despite previous notifications to some members. All transgender members are being separated under the Trump administration’s policies.

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US--FBI OUSTERS

FBI forces out more leaders, including ex-director who fought Trump demand for Jan. 6 agents’ names

SUMMARY: The FBI is forcing out more senior officials, including a former acting director who resisted Trump administration demands to turn over the names of agents who participated in Jan. 6 Capitol riot investigations and the head of the bureau’s Washington field office. That’s according to people familiar with the matter and internal communications seen by The Associated Press on Thursday. Brian Driscoll led the bureau in the weeks that followed President Donald Trump’s inauguration last January. Steven Jensen for months led the Washington office, one of the bureau’s largest and busiest. Driscoll and Jensen have sent farewell messages to colleagues.

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US--TRUMP-CENSUS

Trump seeks to change how census collects data and wants to exclude immigrants in US illegally

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has instructed the Commerce Department to change how the Census Bureau collects data, seeking to exclude immigrants in the United States illegally. The Republican president said Thursday the census’ data collections will be based on “modern day facts and figures” and use information gained from the 2024 presidential election. It’s an indication Trump might try to inject his politics into a head count that determines political power and federal spending. Trump says people in the U.S. illegally would be excluded from census counts. Census changes could play into Trump’s efforts to urge Texas and other Republican-led states to redraw congressional maps. A census expert says Trump “cannot unilaterally order” a new one.

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EU--EUROPE-MIDEAST

Germany halts military exports to Israel for use in Gaza amid outcry over Netanyahu plan

SUMMARY: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says Germany won’t authorize exports of military equipment to Israel that could be used in Gaza “until further notice.” The decision came after the Israeli Cabinet announced plans to take over Gaza City. Merz said Friday that Israel “has the right to defend itself against Hamas’ terror.” He stated that the release of Israeli hostages and negotiations toward a ceasefire in the nearly two-year war are “our top priority.” Merz added that the recent military actions by Israel make it difficult for Germany to see how these goals will be achieved.

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AS--CHINA-FLOODS

Flash floods kill at least 10 people and leave 33 missing in northwestern China

SUMMARY: Chinese state media reports flash floods have left at least 10 people dead and 33 missing in Yuzhong County in China’s northwestern Gansu province. Heavy rains since Thursday have triggered flash floods and at least one landslide in mountainous areas near Lanzhou. The downpour has knocked out power and telecommunications services, leaving more than 4,000 people across four villages stranded. Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged all-out rescue and flood prevention efforts in the area.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Ukrainian troops have little hope for peace as Trump’s deadline for Russia arrives

SUMMARY: Ukrainian soldiers are expressing little hope for a diplomatic solution to the war with Russia as U.S. President Donald Trump’s deadline arrives for the Kremlin to stop the killing. It was unclear Friday what steps Trump intends to take. He is eyeing a possible summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the conflict. His efforts to pressure Putin have delivered no progress so far. Russia’s army is advancing deeper into Ukraine and it is bombarding cities. In eastern Ukraine, a commander says Moscow isn’t interested in peace. Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán says Europe should lead efforts to end the conflict.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-GAZA

Israel plans to take over Gaza City to pressure Hamas. Worries rise for civilians and hostages

SUMMARY: Israel says it plans to take over Gaza City. The decision to escalate its 22-month war with Hamas drew a dismissal from the militant group, renewed international calls to end the conflict and stirred fears for hostages still in Gaza. Israel’s air and ground war has already killed tens of thousands of people in Gaza, destroyed vast areas and pushed the territory toward famine. The timing of another major ground operation remains unclear but will almost certainly exacerbate the humanitarian catastrophe. Meanwhile, two Arab officials told the Associated Press that mediators from Egypt and Qatar are working on a new framework that will include the release of all hostages in one go in return for an end of the war in Gaza and the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the strip.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR-TRUST IN ZELENSKYY

Trust in Zelenskyy is diminished even after reversal of law that fueled anti-corruption protests

SUMMARY: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy quickly reversed course last month on a law that would have curbed the independence of the country’s anti-corruption watchdogs after widespread protests that threatened the stability of his leadership for the first time since Russia’s invasion. It’s unlikely that the damage to the president’s image can be changed as easily. Zelenskyy’s reversal followed years of public discontent that simmered around his inner circle, some of whom have been accused of corruption. But Ukrainians have been largely deferential toward their president in wartime. The protests showed the limits of that goodwill after the public concluded that Zelenskyy’s fast-tracking of the law was a step too far.

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AS--NEW ZEALAND-JAPAN WARSHIPS

Japanese warships visit New Zealand’s capital for the first time in almost 90 years

SUMMARY: Japanese warships on Friday docked in New Zealand’s capital for the first time in almost 90 years. The vessels, JS Ise and JS Suzunami, arrived in Wellington as part of an Indo-Pacific deployment with more than 500 crew. They were accompanied by the New Zealand navy ship HMNZS Canterbury. Japan’s military recently participated in war games in Sydney with New Zealand and Australia. Japan’s envoy to Wellington, Makoto Osawa, told reporters Tokyo’s goal was a free and open Indo-Pacific region. This visit comes as Japan seeks to deepen military ties amid regional tensions, particularly in the disputed South China Sea.

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AS--JAPAN-PET BUGS

Bugs are popular pets in nature-loving Japan, buzzing with lessons about ecology and species

SUMMARY: The pet of choice in Japan, as much as cuddly kitties and playful puppies, is the humble bug. The bug has been a key part of Japanese culture from the Heian era classic “The Tale of Genji” to popular modern-day manga and animation like “Mushishi,” featuring insect-like supernatural creatures. Japanese people appreciate the glitter of fireflies let loose in the garden or the gentle chirping of crickets kept in a little cage. The bug as companion is an essential part of what’s observed, enjoyed and cared for in everyday life, reflecting a deeply rooted celebration of humankind’s oneness with nature.

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FINANCIAL MARKETS

Wall Street drifts as stock markets worldwide take Trump’s new tariffs in stride

SUMMARY: U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish as President Donald Trump’s tariffs on dozens of countries had only a muted effect on markets worldwide. The S&P 500 slipped 0.1% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.3% to a record. Worries are high that Trump’s tariffs are damaging the economy, particularly after last week’s worse-than-expected report on the job market. But hopes for coming cuts to interest rates by the Federal Reserve and a torrent of stronger-than-expected profit reports from big U.S. companies are helping to offset the concerns, at least for now. Treasury yields ticked higher.

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US--INTEL-TRUMP

Intel’s stock tumbles after Trump says its CEO must resign

SUMMARY: Intel’s shares slumped Thursday as President Donald Trump said in a social media post that the chipmaker’s CEO must resign immediately. “The CEO of Intel is highly CONFLICTED and must resign, immediately,” Trump posted on Truth Social. Trump made the post after Sen. Tom Cotton sent a letter to Intel Chairman Frank Yeary expressing concern over CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s investments and ties to semiconductor firms that are reportedly linked to the Chinese Communist Party and the People’s Liberation Army, and asked the board whether Tan had divested his interests in these companies to eliminate any conflicts of interest.

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US--TRUMP-CHIP-TARIFFS

Trump’s planned 100% computer chip tariff sparks confusion among businesses and trading partners

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s ambiguous plans for 100% tariffs on non-U.S. computer chips is causing confusion among businesses and trading partners. The announcement, made Wednesday, has boosted stocks for major semiconductor companies but left smaller producers scrambling. The U.S. imports few chips because most are already part of assembled products like iPhones and cars. Trump stated companies building in the U.S. would be exempt from the import tax. This news is seen as positive for U.S. firms and large Asian chipmakers building U.S. factories. However, smaller European and Asian chipmakers face uncertainty, lacking the resources to invest in U.S. production.

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US--TRUMP-TARIFFS-CONSUMER-IMPACT

What US consumers can expect from new tariffs on imported goods

SUMMARY: American businesses and consumers soon will have a better idea of how President Donald Trump’s foreign trade agenda might affect them. The United States imposed higher tariffs on products from dozens of countries on Thursday. The Budget Lab at Yale estimated that the country-specific import taxes and other tariffs put in place this year would cost each U.S. household the equivalent of $2,400 in lost income. But the nonpartisan research center says the combined tariffs will “disproportionately affect” what Americans pay for shoes and clothes. But the individual impact on business costs and consumer prices could vary as much as the tariffs applied to the goods of nearly 70 U.S. trading partners.

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US-MED--BOAR’S HEAD-DELI MEAT

Boar’s Head plans to reopen troubled deli meat plant, but reports of sanitation problems persist

SUMMARY: The Boar’s Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months. Federal health officials lifted a forced suspension at the company’s Jarratt, Virginia, site. However, new documents show that sanitation problems similar to those that led to listeria contamination persist at three other company sites — in Forrest City, Arkansas; New Castle, Indiana; and Petersburg, Virginia. The outbreak that began in July 2024 killed 10 people and sickened dozens more. The company recalled 7 million pounds of deli products nationwide, discontinued liverwurst and shut down the Jarratt site.

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EDUCATION

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US--EDUCATION-ENDOWMENT TAX

College endowment tax is leading to hiring freezes and could mean cuts in financial aid

SUMMARY: An increase in the tax on university endowments is creating financial challenges for the wealthiest U.S. colleges. Some, such as Yale and Stanford, have already laid off staff or implemented hiring freezes. The tax was signed into law by President Donald Trump and takes effect in 2026. Experts say it could lead to reduced financial aid. Colleges usually use most of their endowment proceeds for scholarships, but they’ll soon have to use some of the money to pay the higher tax. The new tiered system taxes college endowments at 8% if they have more than $2 million or more in assets per student. This applies only to private colleges with at least 3,000 students.

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US--TRUMP-EDUCATION-COLLEGE ADMISSIONS

Trump orders colleges to prove they don’t consider race in admissions

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a memorandum requiring colleges to prove they do not consider race in admissions. This follows a Supreme Court ruling in 2023 against affirmative action. The court allowed colleges to consider how race has shaped students’ lives if applicants shared that information in essays. Trump’s Republican administration accuses colleges of using personal statements as proxies to consider race. The policy issued Thursday has similarities to parts of agreements with Brown and Columbia universities, which agreed to provide data on race as part of settlements to restore their federal funding. Conservatives argue colleges still consider race through proxy measures, but no clear pattern emerged in the racial makeup of last year’s freshman class.

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SPORTS

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BKL--SEX TOY SECURITY

How does the WNBA deal with sex-toy throwers? What to know about arrests and security

SUMMARY: The WNBA is still struggling with a string of sex-toy disturbances. In the past week and a half, sex toys have been thrown on court during games in Atlanta on July 29, Chicago on Thursday night and Aug. 1 and Los Angeles on Aug. 5, with the most recent object nearly hitting Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during Indiana’s game against the Sparks. Sex toys were also thrown at games in New York and Phoenix last Tuesday and at a second game in Atlanta last Friday, but didn’t reach the court. The distractions have created unexpected challenges for the league, the teams and the players, but also for arena security. Here’s what to know.

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BBO--UMPIRE PAWOL

Jen Pawol feels like `fully charged battery ready to go’ ahead of breaking big league gender barrier

SUMMARY: Jen Pawol is set to make history as the first female umpire in more than 150 years of Major League Baseball. She received the long-awaited call while in her hotel room in Nashville, Tennessee, and will debut Saturday during Miami’s doubleheader at Atlanta. Pawol, who began her umpiring journey in high school, has worked more than 1,200 minor league games. She expressed gratitude for the support of her predecessors and colleagues. Pawol will join Chris Guccione’s crew in Atlanta, where she expects to have about 30 family and friends in attendance.

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