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NATIONAL

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US--JUSTICE DEPARTMENT-JEFFREY EPSTEIN

Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, is transferred to a prison camp in Texas

SUMMARY: Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell, has been moved from a federal prison in Florida to a prison camp in Texas as her criminal case generates renewed public attention. The federal Bureau of Prisons said Friday that Maxwell was taken to Bryan, Texas, but did not explain the circumstances. Her attorney confirmed the move but also declined to discuss the reasons for it. Maxwell was convicted in 2021 of helping Epstein sexually abuse underage girls and was sentenced to 20 years in prison. She had been held at a prison in Tallahassee, Florida, until her transfer to the camp in Texas.

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US--ARKANSAS HIKERS KILLED

Teacher charged in fatal stabbings in Arkansas bounced between schools in 3 states

SUMMARY: A teacher who authorities say admitted to fatally stabbing two hikers he didn’t know in an Arkansas state park has bounced between four school districts in three states. Andrew James McGann is charged with two counts of capital murder in the killing Saturday of 43-year-old Clinton David Brink and 41-year-old Cristen Amanda Brink. He is being held without bond and briefly appeared before a judge Friday morning at the Washington County Detention Center. He has been assigned a public defender and scheduled for an arraignment on Aug. 25. The Associated Press has left messages at numbers listed for McGann.

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US--AIRCRAFT DOWN-INVESTIGATION

Night vision goggles may have hampered helicopter pilots before crash with jet, experts tell NTSB

SUMMARY: Aviation experts say night vision goggles may have created some difficulties for the pilots on an Army helicopter that collided with a passenger jet in January. For example, the goggles would have made it difficult for the pilots to see the plane’s colored lights. The goggles also limited the pilots’ peripheral vision as they flew near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The goggles were discussed Friday before the National Transportation Safety Board. It’s wrapping up its final day of public testimony about the January fatal midair crash that killed 67 people. The final report on the crash is expected next year.

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US--SMITHSONIAN-TRUMP

The Smithsonian removes a Trump impeachment reference from an exhibit but says it’s temporary

SUMMARY: The Smithsonian Institution has removed a reference to President Donald Trump’s impeachments from an exhibit. It says it’s temporary. This decision comes as the White House presses for a more positive view of American history. A label about impeachment was added in 2021 to the National Museum for American History’s exhibit on presidential power. Smithsonian spokesperson Phillip Zimmerman said the section needed an overhaul. Trump is the only president impeached twice, in 2019 and 2021. Zimmerman says the impeachment reference will be restored after revisions. Since January, Trump has demanded changes across Washington cultural institutions, including the Smithsonian, the Library of Congress, and the Kennedy Center.

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US--EAST COAST STORMS

Boy, 13, dies after getting trapped in a storm drain during East Coast flooding

SUMMARY: Officials in Maryland say a 13-year-old boy died after getting trapped in a storm drain during heavy rainfall and flooding on the East Coast. A Mount Airy Volunteer Fire Company spokesperson says kids were playing in the rain Thursday when floodwaters rushed into the area. The boy was swept into the pipe. And first responders in Maryland’s Washington, D.C. suburbs rescued an 8-year-old boy, a woman and a toddler after an SUV was submerged. The National Weather Service warns that more storms may bring flooding to the northern mid-Atlantic and southern New England through Friday night.

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US--SEXUAL MISCONDUCT-DIDDY

Prosecutors seek substantial prison term for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs as they oppose bail

SUMMARY: Prosecutors say they will seek a prison sentence for music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs that is substantially higher than the four to five years they initially expected he might face under federal sentencing guidelines. And they say they oppose the defense’s renewed request for bail because nothing has changed since his conviction last month on prostitution-related charges. He was acquitted of more serious sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy charges. The written submission to a Manhattan federal court judge was filed late Thursday. Earlier in the week, a defense lawyer made a renewed $50 million bail request for Combs, pending his Oct. 3 sentencing.

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US--MIGRANTS-TEMPORARY STATUS

Judge blocks Trump administration from ending protections for 60,000 from Central America and Nepal

SUMMARY: A California judge is extending migrant status protections ended by the Trump administration for more than 60,000 people from Central America and Nepal. The order Thursday by U.S. District Judge Trina Thompson in San Francisco affects 7,000 Nepalese whose Temporary Protected Status designations were scheduled to expire Tuesday. About 51,000 people from Honduras and nearly 3,000 from Nicaragua were scheduled to have their status terminated in September. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem ended the program after determining that conditions in their home countries no longer warranted protections. The National TPS Alliance is challenging the terminations as arbitrary and racist.

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US--SHOOTING-NEW YORK CITY

Mourners honor the NYPD officer killed in the attack at the NFL headquarters building

SUMMARY: Mourners packed a Bronx mosque to pay respects to a New York City police officer who was among the four people killed when a gunman opened fire this week at the Manhattan skyscraper that houses the NFL’s offices. New York’s mayor and governor were among those who remembered Officer Didarul Islam for his devotion to his family, faith and the police department. The police commissioner said the 36-year-old Bangladeshi immigrant described policing as “a blanket of the community, there to provide comfort and care,. Islam was a married father of two, with a third child on the way.

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US--TRUMP-EPSTEIN-MAXWELL

Virginia Giuffre’s family expresses shock over Trump saying Epstein ‘stole’ her

SUMMARY: The family of Jeffrey Epstein accuser Virginia Giuffre has expressed shock over President Donald Trump saying the disgraced New York financier “stole” her from him. Giuffre’s family also says Epstein’s ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell should stay in prison. Giuffre had accused Prince Andrew and others of exploitation and died by suicide. Giuffre’s family wants answers. Trump denies prior knowledge of Epstein’s crimes. A White House spokesperson says the Republican president was responding to a reporter’s question. The Giuffre family’s statement follows the Justice Department’s recent interview with Maxwell, who’s serving a 20-year sentence in Florida for sex trafficking. Maxwell’s lawyer says she testified truthfully. Epstein died in jail before trial. Andrew denied Giuffre’s claims.

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US--TEXAS-FLOODS

Rural Texas county’s top leaders were asleep, out of town during initial hours of flood crisis

SUMMARY: Two top leaders in a rural Texas county were asleep and a third was out of town in the initial hours of a catastrophic flood that caused widespread destruction and killed more than 130 people. Texas lawmakers began questioning local Kerr County officials over their preparedness and response to the deadly July 4 floods. Lawmakers have filed bills to address improving emergency communications and providing additional funding for affected areas. Republican lawmakers have been careful not to scrutinize the state’s response while emergency officials faced scrutiny from Democrats at a hearing last week.

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US--DELTA TURBULENCE

Turbulence forces Delta flight to land and sends 25 people to hospitals

SUMMARY: Delta Air Lines says a flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was hit by serious turbulence, sending 25 people to hospitals and forcing the flight to divert to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport. The airline says that first responders met the flight Wednesday evening. One passenger said people who weren’t wearing seat belts were thrown about the cabin. The plane was carrying 275 customers and a 13-member crew. Delta says seven crew members were treated at hospitals and released. The airline also said some passengers were treated and released, but didn’t provide an exact number. Delta is cooperating a National Transportation Safety Board investigation.

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US--TRUMP-POWELL

Trump calls on the Federal Reserve board to take full control of the central bank from Powell

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is calling for the Federal Reserve’s board of governors to usurp the power of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Trump criticized the head of the U.S. central bank for not cutting short-term interest rates. Posting on Truth Social on Friday, Trump calls Powell “stubborn.” The Fed chair has been subjected to relentless verbal attacks by the Republican president over several months. The Fed has the responsibility of stabilizing prices and maximizing employment. Powell has held its benchmark rate for overnight loans constant this year, saying Fed officials needed to see what impact Trump’s massive tariffs had on inflation.

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US--TRUMP-TARIFFS-UNCERTAINTY

Trump injects a new dose of uncertainty in tariffs as he pushes start date back to Aug. 7

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s order imposing new tariffs on scores of countries and the European Union starting in seven days has injected a new dose of uncertainty in an already uncertain process. Trump has promised these tariffs will boost the U.S. economy and create jobs. He tells NBC News the tariffs process is “very smooth.” But critics warn the tariffs could harm America’s global standing and increase inflation. The legality of the tariffs is being questioned in court, with judges expressing skepticism. Major companies warn of financial pain. And there are concerns about rising inflation and job losses in manufacturing. Trump signed the order imposing new tariffs Thursday night.

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US--TRUMP-TARIFFS

Trump signs order imposing new tariffs on a number of trading partners that go into effect in 7 days

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order that would have new tariffs on a wide swath of U.S. trading partners to go into effect in seven days — the next step in his trade agenda that will test the global economy and alliances. The order was issued Thursday evening, following a series of tariff-related activities as the White House reached agreements with various nations. Trump also announced a 90-day negotiating period with Mexico, keeping the current 25% tariff rates. The tariffs are set to take effect Friday, with countries notified of their rates. Trump has reached deals with South Korea, the European Union, Japan, and others. The tariffs aim to address trade imbalances and issues like fentanyl trafficking.

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US--PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS TEST

Trump revives the Presidential Fitness Test, a rite of passage for schoolchildren for decades

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has reestablished the Presidential Fitness Test for American children. This test, a staple in schools since 1966, was phased out during the Obama administration. Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to bring it back and reinvigorate a national sports council. The council includes former and current athletes and will address issues in college athletics. The fitness test will be administered by the health secretary and aims to promote health and athleticism among children. The move has received mixed reactions, with some experts emphasizing the need for comprehensive fitness programs.

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US--TRUMP-TARIFFS-PALESTINIANS

Trump seeks to use Canada’s recognition of Palestinian state as leverage in trade talks

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says Canada’s announcement it’ll recognize a Palestinian state “will make it very hard” for the U.S. to reach a trade agreement with it. Trump’s threat posted early Thursday on his social media platform is the latest way he’s sought to use his trade war to coerce countries on unrelated issues. And when other allies had raised the matter of Palestinian statehood, the Republican president had been ambivalent. Trump has heckled Canada for months and suggested it should become its 51st U.S. state. Now he’s indicating that Prime Minister Mark Carney’s move would become leverage before a looming deadline that Trump set in U.S.-Canada trade talks.

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INTERNATIONAL

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EU--MUSK-EUROPE-INFLUENCE

Musk, a social media powerhouse, boosts fortunes of hard-right figures in Europe

SUMMARY: Elon Musk is a kingmaker on X. He has used his dominance of the platform he owns to boost the influence of hard-right politicians and activists across Europe, an Associated Press analysis of tens of thousands of posts has found. As Musk seeks to build his own political party, data compiled by AP shows the scope of his political ambition. Musk’s interactions can attract millions of views and help up-and-coming influencers gain tens of thousands of followers. His promotion of an international alliance of hard-right parties and individuals has helped rattle the foundation of a transatlantic bond that has guided U.S. and European relations for over eight decades.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-GAZA

US envoy visits aid site in Gaza run by Israeli-backed group that has been heavily criticized

SUMMARY: U.S. President Donald Trump’s Mideast envoy has visited a food distribution site in the Gaza Strip operated by an Israeli-backed American contractor whose efforts to deliver food to the hunger-stricken territory have been marred by violence and controversy. International experts warned this week that a “worst-case scenario of famine” is playing out in Gaza. Israel’s nearly 22-month military offensive against Hamas has shattered security and made it nearly impossible to safely deliver food to starving people. Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee on Friday toured a Gaza Humanitarian Foundation distribution site in the city of Rafah, which has been almost completely destroyed and is now a largely depopulated Israeli military zone.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Kyiv mourns after deadliest attack in a year kills 31 people in Ukraine, including 5 children

SUMMARY: Kyiv is observing a day of mourning after a Russian drone and missile attack killed 31 people, including five children, and injured over 150. The attack on Thursday marked the highest number of child casualties in a single strike on the city since October 2022. It was also the deadliest attack on the city since July last year, when 33 were killed. The Russian assault destroyed a large part of a nine-story residential building and damaged over 100 other structures. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has called for stronger sanctions against Russia. Meanwhile, Ukrainian forces are under pressure in the eastern city of Chasiv Yar as Russia pushes to break through Ukraine’s defenses there.

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AS--SOUTH KOREA-MARTIAL LAW

South Korea’s jailed ex-leader Yoon resists questioning by taking off prison uniform

SUMMARY: South Korea’s jailed ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol has again refused to attend questionings by investigators. But in his latest refusal Friday, Yoon took off his prison uniform and lay down on the floor of his detention room, according to investigators. Yoon, removed from office in April over his ill-fated imposition of martial law, was sent back to prison last month as he stands a high-stakes trial over rebellion and other charges. He faces investigations into other criminal allegations that are not related to his Dec. 3 martial law decree.

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS-GAZA-AID-EXPLAINER

Why not enough food is reaching people in Gaza even after Israel eased its blockade

SUMMARY: International outcry over images of emaciated children and increasing reports of hunger-related deaths have pressured Israel to let more aid into the Gaza Strip. This week, Israel paused fighting in parts of Gaza and airdropped food. But aid groups and Palestinians say the changes have only been incremental and are not enough to reverse what food experts say is a “worst-case scenario of famine” unfolding in the war-ravaged territory. The new measures have brought an uptick in the number of aid trucks entering Gaza. But almost none of it reaches U.N. warehouses for distribution.

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LT--EL SALVADOR-CONSTITUTION-REELECTION

El Salvador approves indefinite presidential reelection and extends terms to 6 years

SUMMARY: The party of El Salvador President Nayib Bukele has approved constitutional changes to allow indefinite presidential reelection and extend terms to six years. Lawmaker Ana Figueroa from the New Ideas party had made the proposal Thursday night in the Legislative Assembly. The changes also eliminate the second round of presidential voting. Bukele won reelection last year despite a constitutional ban, after a 2021 Supreme Court ruling allowed a second five-year term. Figueroa argued that other officials can seek unlimited reelection. Bukele is popular for his tough stance on street gangs, despite controversies over his administration’s methods.

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EU--MUSK-EUROPE-INFLUENCE-TAKEAWAYS

Key things to know about how Elon Musk has boosted hard-right figures in Europe

SUMMARY: Elon Musk is a kingmaker on X. He has used his dominance of the platform he owns to boost the influence of hard-right politicians and activists across Europe, an Associated Press analysis of tens of thousands of posts has found. As Musk seeks to build his own political party, data compiled by AP shows the scope of his political ambition. Musk’s interactions can attract millions of views and help up-and-coming influencers gain tens of thousands of followers. His promotion of an international alliance of hard-right parties and individuals has helped rattle the foundation of a trans-Atlantic bond that has guided U.S. and European relations for over eight decades.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR-CORRUPTION

Ukraine’s Parliament approves law restoring independence of anti-graft watchdogs following backlash

SUMMARY: Ukraine’s Parliament has approved a bill tabled by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that restores the independence of two of the country’s key anti-corruption watchdogs. The move on Thursday reversed his contentious move last week that curbed their power and brought an outcry. Lawmakers approved Zelenskyy’s new proposal with 331 votes and nine abstentions Thursday. Last week’s measure by Zelenskyy to place the watchdogs under the oversight of the prosecutor general prompted an outcry from Ukrainians, the European Union and international rights groups. It raised fears that the government could meddle in investigations and potentially shield its supporters from scrutiny.

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FINANCIAL MARKETS

Wall Street slumps and bond yields sink following weak hiring numbers and new tariffs

SUMMARY: Stocks are slumping on Wall Street and Treasury yields are falling sharply after the government reported a sharp slowdown in hiring last month. Markets are also reacting to the latest tariff news. The S&P 500 fell 1.2% in afternoon trading Friday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank 451 points, or 1%. The Nasdaq composite was down 1.6%. The surprisingly weak hiring numbers led investors to step up their expectations for an interest rate cut in September. President Donald Trump issued a new set of sweeping import duties that will apply to dozens of countries as of Aug. 7.

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US-ECONOMY-JOBS-REPORT

US employers slash hiring as Trump advances a punishing trade agenda

SUMMARY: U.S. hiring is slowing sharply as President Donald Trump’s erratic and radical trade policies paralyze businesses and raise doubts about the outlook for the world’s largest economy. The Labor Department reported Friday that U.S. employers added just 73,000 jobs last month, well short of the 115,000 forecasters had expected. Worse, revisions shaved a stunning 258,000 jobs off May and June payrolls. And the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2%. Scott Anderson, the chief U.S. economist at BMO Capital Markets, said that a “notable deterioration in U.S. labor market conditions appears to be underway.”

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EU--SWITZERLAND-TARIFFS

Switzerland, the land of luxury brands, could see prices skyrocket from Trump’s 39% tariffs

SUMMARY: Switzerland is home to some of the world’s most recognizable luxury brands. It now faces a 39% tariff as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war. Industry groups warned that both Swiss companies and American consumers could pay the price. Swiss officials failed to reach an agreement with the U.S. after Trump initially threatened a 31% tariff in April. The Swiss government spent Friday reeling from the news. The U.S. goods trade deficit with Switzerland was $38.5 billion last year. That’s according to the Office of the United States Trade Representative.

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US--TRUMP-TARIFFS-CONSUMER-IMPACT

What consumers can expect from import taxes as the US sets new tariff rates

SUMMARY: American businesses and consumers are finding the contours of President Donald Trump’s foreign trade agenda taking shape. But they don’t have much more clarity on how import taxes on goods from dozens of countries will affect them. Late Thursday, Trump ordered new tariff rates for 66 countries, the European Union, Taiwan and the Falkland Islands. Trump postponed the start date for all of the tariffs from Friday until Aug. 7. Companies are dealing with tariffs in various ways, from absorbing the tax costs themselves to raising prices. Economist say U.S. consumers are likely to foot at least part of the bill.

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US--TRUMP-TARIFFS-REACTION

Trump’s new tariffs give some countries a break, while shares and US dollar sink

SUMMARY: U.S. President Donald Trump’s new tariff rates of up to 41% on U.S. imports from dozens of countries have drawn expressions of relief from some countries that negotiated a deal or managed to whittle them down from rates announced in April. Others have expressed frustration over running out of time for talks. The new rates are due to take effect on Aug. 7. Trump announced them after hitting his Aug. 1 deadline for striking deals with America’s trading partners. Financial markets fell Friday, with South Korea’s Kospi dropping 3.4% after the tariff rate for the U.S. ally was set at 15%. The U.S. dollar weakened against the Japanese yen.

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US--TRUMP-TARIFFS-NO DEALS

Dozens of countries with no deals face new tariffs as trade deadline looms

SUMMARY: Numerous countries around the world are facing the prospect of new tariffs on their exports to the United States on Aug. 7 because they haven’t yet reached a trade deal with the Trump administration. Countries without an agreement face duties ranging between 10% and 40%, according to Trump’s executive order signed on Thursday. That includes large economies such as Canada, Taiwan, and India, as well as many smaller countries like South Africa, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, and even tiny Lesotho.

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US-TRUMP-TARIFFS-LAWSUITS

Appellate judges question Trump’s authority to impose tariffs without Congress

SUMMARY: Appellate court judges are expressing skepticism over President Donald Trump’s legal rationale for his broadest batch of tariffs. An 11-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit repeatedly questioned the administration’s use of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to justify its so-called “Liberation Day” round of tariffs in April. The Trump administration contends the U.S. trade deficit qualifies as a national emergency under the 1977 law. An attorney for the administration acknowledged no president has used the law in the same way but contended it was nonetheless lawful.

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SCI--SPACEX-CREW LAUNCH

Astronauts launch to the space station after sidelined by Boeing’s troubled Starliner

SUMMARY: Four astronauts are on their way to the International Space Station after being sidelined by Boeing’s Starliner trouble and other issues. SpaceX launched the U.S.-Japanese-Russian crew from Florida on Friday. They should reach the space station this weekend, replacing colleagues who launched in March as fill-ins for NASA’s two stuck astronauts. Leading the taxi flight for NASA is Zena Cardman. She was yanked from a SpaceX flight last year to make room for Starliner’s test pilots whose capsule was judged too dangerous to fly. Two of her crewmates were also training on Starliner, which remains grounded until next year.

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US-MED--VACCINATION RATES

US childhood vaccination rates fall again as exemptions set another record

SUMMARY: U.S. kindergarten vaccination rates inched down again last year and the proportion of children with exemptions rose to an all-time high. The fraction of kids exempted from vaccine requirements rose to a new all-time high of 4.1%, up from 3.3% the year before. It’s the third record-breaking year in a row for the exemption rate. The vast majority are parents eschewing shots for nonmedical reasons. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention quietly posted the data Thursday on its website. Public health officials focus on vaccination rates for kindergartners because schools can be cauldrons for germs and launching pads for community outbreaks.

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

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US--TRUMP-WIND-ENERGY

Trump administration cancels plans to develop new offshore wind projects

SUMMARY: The Trump administration is canceling plans to use large areas of federal waters for new offshore wind development. It’s the latest step to suppress the industry in the United States. More than 3.5 million acres had been designated wind energy areas. Those are the offshore locations deemed most suitable for wind energy development. Now, the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management is rescinding all designated wind energy areas in federal waters. The agency is citing what it calls “speculative wind development.” Offshore wind lease sales were anticipated off the coasts of Texas, Louisiana, Maine, New York, California and Oregon, as well as in the central Atlantic.

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RELIGION

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REL--US JEWS-GAZA DEBATE

With growing urgency, more US Jews urge Israel to ensure ample food deliveries to Gaza

SUMMARY: A growing number of Jewish Americans are urging Israel to ensure humanitarian aid reaches Gaza, though the ongoing war with Hamas remains a tension point. Major Jewish organizations, like the American Jewish Committee and the Rabbinical Assembly, express concern over worsening conditions and call for increased cooperation to deliver aid. Some rabbis have signed letters urging Israel to allow extensive aid. Protests have also occurred, with some rabbis arrested for demanding congressional action. Meanwhile, some conservative voices deny there’s a crisis, suggesting reports are exaggerated. The debate highlights differing perspectives within the Jewish community on Israel’s policies.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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US--HULK HOGAN

Hulk Hogan’s cause of death was a heart attack, medical examiner says

SUMMARY: A Florida medical examiner’s report says Hulk Hogan’s death last week was caused by a heart attack. The report said Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, also had leukemia and atrial fibrillation and the cause of death was “natural.” Flags on official buildings in the state will be flown at half-staff on Friday to honor him, as Gov. Ron DeSantis declared it “Hulk Hogan Day in Florida.” The Republican governor called him “a true Floridian through and through.” Hogan was a major WWE star, known for his larger-than-life persona. His wife, Sky Daily, shared her grief on Instagram, calling the loss “sudden and impossible to process.”

WORDS: 305 - MOVED: 07/31/2025 3:54 p.m. EDT

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BBO--PADRES TRADES

Padres are very busy at another trade deadline, adding Mason Miller, Ryan O’Hearn, Ramon Laureano

SUMMARY: The San Diego Padres made several bold moves at yet another trade deadline. General manager A.J. Preller added hard-throwing closer Mason Miller from the Athletics and All-Star first baseman Ryan O’Hearn from Baltimore while swinging five total deals for seven major league players. The Padres got Miller and starter JP Sears from the A’s, landed catcher Freddy Fermín from Kansas City and acquired O’Hearn and outfielder Ramón Laureano from the Orioles. Miller bolsters the Padres’ already deep bullpen, while O’Hearn, Laureano and Fermín could all address obvious holes in the Padres’ lineup.

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BBO--MLB-TRADE DEADLINE

MLB trade deadline tracker: Astros reunite with Carlos Correa, Padres swing several deals

SUMMARY: Major League Baseball’s trade deadline has sparked a whirlwind of activity as teams rush to strengthen their rosters for the postseason. All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa is reuniting with the Houston Astros. The San Diego Padres have been busy, acquiring closer Mason Miller. The New York Yankees have added reliever David Bednar. Outfielder Cedric Mullins has moved to the New York Mets, and former Cy Young winner Shane Bieber is joining the Toronto Blue Jays. These moves are part of a flurry of trades as teams aim to boost their chances in the final stretch of the season.

WORDS: 2069 - MOVED: 07/31/2025 8:24 p.m. EDT

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BBO--GUARDIANS-BLUE JAYS TRADE

Rebuilding Guardians trade pitchers Shane Bieber and Paul Sewald to contending Blue Jays and Tigers

SUMMARY: Pitcher Shane Bieber is headed to the AL East-leading Toronto Blue Jays in a deal with the rebuilding Cleveland Guardians, who also dealt right-hander Paul Sewald in the division to the AL Central-leading Tigers. The Guardians began Thursday’s trade deadline day in second place in the AL Central, nine games behind Detroit. They are potentially in the wild-card race, but their moves could signal this has become a spiraling season. Cleveland closer Emmanuel Clase, a three-time All-Star, was placed on non-disciplinary paid leave as part of a Major League Baseball investigation into sports betting earlier in the week.

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