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US--IMMIGRATION RAID-HYUNDAI PLANT-WHAT TO KNOW

Plans in the works for Korean workers detained in raid to go home while fear lingers for residents

SUMMARY: After the detention of more than 300 South Korean workers in an immigration raid in Georgia, a charter plane has arrived in Atlanta to bring them home. But there’s been no word on when the workers can leave, even after a high-level meeting between officials from the two countries. The Koreans were among some 475 workers detained during last week’s raid at the battery factory under construction on the campus of Hyundai’s sprawling auto plant west of Savannah. The South Korean government is discussing their return with U.S. officials. The raid has caused anxiety among the local Korean community, with concerns about increased scrutiny and visa issues. Community leaders are urging calm and hope for a swift resolution.

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US-BRAZIL-TRUMP-IMMIGRATION-ABRIDGED

She was adopted into an abusive US home. Decades later, immigration policies sent her back to Brazil

SUMMARY: When Maria Pires was adopted from Brazil as a child, she believed she was officially an American. But her adoptive father, who sexually abused her for years, never completed paperwork to make her a citizen. As an adult, Pires served prison time for several violent crimes. Still, officials allowed her to remain in the U.S. for decades — until the second Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. Officials say she’s a serial criminal no longer welcome in the U.S. At an annual immigration check-in this March, she was detained and eventually deported. She’s in a Brazilian shelter, trying to rebuild her life. Trump’s efforts have swept up tens of thousands of immigrants. Many like Pires came to the U.S. as children. Their detentions often draw the loudest backlash.

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US-BRAZIL-TRUMP-IMMIGRATION

She was adopted into an abusive US home. Decades later, immigration policies sent her back to Brazil

SUMMARY: When Maria Pires was adopted from Brazil as a child, she believed she was officially an American. But her adoptive father, who sexually abused her for years, never completed paperwork to make her a citizen. As an adult, Pires served prison time for several violent crimes. Still, officials allowed her to remain in the U.S. for decades — until the second Trump administration’s crackdown on illegal immigration. Officials say she’s a serial criminal no longer welcome in the U.S. At an annual immigration check-in this March, she was detained and eventually deported. She’s in a Brazilian shelter, trying to rebuild her life. Trump’s efforts have swept up tens of thousands of immigrants. Many like Pires came to the U.S. as children. Their detentions often draw the loudest backlash.

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US--DEPORTATION ERROR-WHAT TO KNOW

Kilmar Abrego Garcia wants asylum. The US wants to deport him. What to know

SUMMARY: Kilmar Abrego Garcia faces an uncertain future. The Trump administration wants to deport him to the African nation of Eswatini. Abrego Garcia wants to apply for asylum. Either path could mean a long journey through the legal system. Abrego Garcia became a flashpoint over President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown when he was wrongfully deported to his native El Salvador in March. The Trump administration claimed he was a member of the MS-13 gang. Abrego Garcia denies the allegation. He was returned to the United States in June to face human smuggling charges in Tennessee. Abrego Garcia has plead not guilty to the charges.

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US--PARK HOMICIDE-ALABAMA

Killing of former Auburn professor at city park shakes community

SUMMARY: The killing of a retired Auburn University professor at a city park has rattled the college town. The Auburn Police Department says 59-year-old Julie Gard Schnuelle was killed Saturday morning in Kiesel Park. The popular public park is about 4 miles from campus. Gard Schnuelle was a professor at the Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Police have charged Harold Rashad Dabney III, 28, with capital murder. People who came to the park Tuesday said they were shocked by the killing at the placid location.

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US--ELECTION 2026 REDISTRICTING

Missouri Republicans advance Trump-backed plan to redraw US House districts

SUMMARY: Missouri’s Republican-led House has passed a plan to redraw the state’s congressional districts at the urging of President Donald Trump. The plan approved Tuesday now moves to the state Senate and could give Republicans a shot at winning almost all of Missouri’s U.S. House seats. The mid-decade redistricting is part of an emerging national trend, following similar efforts in Republican-led Texas and Democratic-led California. Missouri’s plan targets a Kansas City district held by a Democratic congressman by stretching it into rural Republican areas and reducing its minority voters. The Missouri NAACP has sued to try to stop the special legislative session.

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US--TRUMP CHICAGO

Chicagoans change routines as immigration crackdown looms. Some carry passports and avoid stores

SUMMARY: As the nation’s third-largest city awaits a much-hyped federal intervention, residents are making changes in their daily routines. The streets in some of Chicago’s liveliest neighborhoods are quieter, with less foot traffic. Teachers in Chicago Public Schools want online learning for families scared to venture out. And houses of worship are urging people to carry identification everywhere they go. Fueling Chicagoans’ fear is the lack of information about what the Trump administration plans to do. Calls to an activists’ emergency hotline to report immigration arrests have jumped in recent days, including details that couldn’t be confirmed or were mistaken.

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US--COMMUTER STABBING-CHARLOTTE

Man faces federal charge in killing of Ukrainian woman on Charlotte train

SUMMARY: The Justice Department has charged a man with the fatal stabbing of a Ukrainian refugee on a North Carolina commuter train. The charge means he could face the death penalty. Decarlos Brown Jr. has a lengthy arrest record with 14 prior criminal cases. He allegedly killed 23-year-old Iryna Zarutska last month on a train in Charlotte. The case has sparked debate over crime and transit safety in such cities. North Carolina prosecutors charged him with first-degree murder. He now also faces a federal charge of causing death on a mass transportation system. Attorney General Pam Bondi said the killing was “a direct result of failed soft-on-crime policies that put criminals before innocent people.”

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US--TROPICAL WEATHER

Kiko weakens into a tropical storm but brings dangerous surf to Hawaii

SUMMARY: Tropical Storm Kiko is creating high surf and rip currents for parts of Hawaii, even as it weakens north of the islands. The National Hurricane Center says Kiko is passing to the north of the Hawaiian Islands on Tuesday. The storm is not expected to directly hit the state, but forecasters urge people in Hawaii to monitor its progress. Kiko has maximum sustained winds around 40 mph and around midday was centered about 220 miles north of Hilo. Waves are forecast to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday. Forecasters warn of life-threatening surf and rip currents, but no coastal watches or warnings are in effect.

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US--IMMIGRATION RAID-HYUNDAI PLANT-GOVERNOR

Georgia governor’s electric mobility dream for Georgia tested after South Koreans detained in raid

SUMMARY: Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has welcomed foreign investment and talked tough against illegal immigration. The fallout from an immigration raid on a Hyundai complex that detained 475 people raised questions about whether those stances conflict. Among those detained were more than 300 South Koreans, sparking questions in the Asian country about its relationship with the United States. Hyundai says it’s investing $26 billion in U.S. plants, with more than $10 billion of that planned for Georgia. Kemp’s office has only stated that he supports enforcement of immigration laws, emphasizing that companies must comply. Kemp’s administration rejects suggestions that a projected $2.1 billion of incentives to Hyundai subsidize illegal employment.

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US--MICHIGAN-FAKE ELECTORS

Michigan judge tosses case against 15 accused fake electors for President Donald Trump in 2020

SUMMARY: A Michigan judge has dismissed the criminal cases against 15 people accused of acting falsely as electors for President Donald Trump in the 2020 election. District Court Judge Kristen Simmons decided in a Tuesday hearing that the cases won’t go to trial. Charges were brought by the state’s Democratic attorney general over two years ago. The people charged include a few high profile members of the Republican Party in the battleground state. Each faced eight charges of forgery and conspiracy to commit election forgery. The 15 had been accused of submitting certificates that falsely said Trump won the election in Michigan, when in fact President Joe Biden carried the state.

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US--TRUMP-FBI OUSTERS

3 fired FBI officials sue Patel, saying he bowed to Trump administration’s ‘campaign of retribution’

SUMMARY: Three fired FBI officials have sued to get their jobs back, calling their terminations part of a “campaign of retribution” carried out by a director who caved to political pressure from the Trump administration. The complaint asserts Director Kash Patel indicated to one of the ousted agents he knew the firings were “likely illegal” but he was powerless to stop them because the White House and the Justice Department were determined to remove all agents who worked on investigations into President Donald Trump. The lawsuit was filed Wednesday in federal court in Washington. Spokespeople for the FBI have declined to comment.

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US--HARRIS-BOOK

Harris says leaving reelection decision to Biden was ‘recklessness,’ but she defends his abilities

SUMMARY: Ex-Vice President Kamala Harris says it was reckless for Democrats to let President Joe Biden decide whether to seek reelection last year. But in an excerpt of Harris’ new book she defends Biden’s ability to do the job. In an excerpt of “107 Days” published Wednesday in The Atlantic, Harris writes it was “recklessness” that she and others left the decision about Biden continuing his campaign up to him and first lady Jill Biden. It’s the first time Harris has been publicly critical of Biden’s decision to run again. Biden eventually dropped out after a disastrous debate performance and was replaced by Harris, who lost to Republican Donald Trump. Biden’s office hasn’t commented.

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US--TRUMP-THE SIGNATURE

Trump’s signature, a symbol of presidential power, is under new scrutiny thanks to the Epstein case

SUMMARY: Donald Trump’s signature is under scrutiny in a distinctly unpresidential matter. A House committee released Jeffrey Epstein’s 50th birthday album, which includes two documents purportedly signed by Trump. One is a risque drawing, and the other is a photo of Epstein with a check bearing Trump’s name. The White House denies Trump signed these documents. Democrats insist the signatures are authentic. The controversy is part of a broader push to release Epstein-related files. Trump dismisses the matter, calling it a “dead issue” and a “Democrat hoax.” The debate highlights the value and authenticity of presidential signatures.

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US--DC-FEDERAL INTERVENTION

Trump’s emergency order for DC is set to expire, but House moves to place new limits on the city

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump’s emergency order that federalized Washington’s police force is set to expire. Congress has not moved to extend it, so control will return to local authorities. However, a House committee is debating 13 bills that could further limit the city’s autonomy. The National Guard and some federal agencies will remain deployed, with no clear end date. The Republican president’s emergency order was part of an initiative that saw a drop in crime, but data shows crime was already decreasing. Mayor Muriel Bowser opposes the bills, calling them an affront to the heavily Democratic city’s autonomy. Trump’s order is set to expire overnight Wednesday.

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US--TRUMP-SPORTS

Trump loves the spotlight that comes with sports. He especially loves when it’s on him

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has built most of his domestic travel around attending sporting events. Rather than rooting for any particular team, however, he seems more eager to soak up the spotlight and spectacle of the events — even if some in the crowd boo him. During his second term, Trump has attended major sporting events such as the Super Bowl, Daytona 500 and the U.S. Open, and now he plans to go to Thursday’s Yankees-Tigers baseball game in the Bronx.

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US--CONGRESS-TRUMP-MILITARY

Trump’s strike on alleged Venezuelan drug boat raises questions about his use of military power

SUMMARY: As Donald Trump prepared to return to the White House, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham encouraged him to send a message to drug cartels. Graham told Trump to blow something up. The military strike on a suspected drug-smuggling speedboat carrying 11 people from Venezuela this month is just what Graham had in mind. But the strike has created fresh divisions over Trump’s campaign promise to keep the U.S. out of foreign entanglements and the reality of a commander in chief whose America First agenda is pursuing a tougher military stance. It’s raising questions about how far Trump intends to wield his presidential power over the U.S. military. Democrats question the legality of the strike.

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US--FEDERAL RESERVE-COOK

Court rules Lisa Cook can remain a Fed governor while fighting Trump’s attempt to fire her

SUMMARY: The White House insists President Donald Trump “lawfully removed” Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook despite a court ruling she can remain in her position while she fights efforts to fire her. Tuesday’s ruling is a blow to the Trump administration’s efforts to assert more control over the Fed and will almost certainly be appealed. The Republican president said he was firing Cook over allegations she committed mortgage fraud related to properties she bought in Michigan and Georgia before she joined the Fed. Cook’s lawyers argue firing her was unlawful. U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb granted Cook’s request for a preliminary injunction blocking her firing while the dispute makes its way through the courts.

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US--TRUMP-TARIFFS

Supreme Court to quickly consider if President Donald Trump has power to impose sweeping tariffs

SUMMARY: The Supreme Court is granting an unusually quick hearing on whether President Donald Trump has the power under federal law to impose sweeping tariffs. The justices agreed Tuesday to hear the case in November, lightning-fast by the usual standards of the nation’s highest court. The tariffs will stay in place in the meantime. The small businesses and states that challenged the tariffs in court also agreed to the fast timetable. They say Trump illegally used an emergency powers law. The Trump administration argues the law does allow him to regulate imports and tariffs are necessary to strike new trade deals.

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US--KENNEDY-MAHA REPORT

RFK Jr.‘s latest ‘Make America Healthy Again’ report calls for more scrutiny of vaccines and autism

SUMMARY: The Trump administration is urging public health agencies to prioritize investigations of vaccine injuries, prescription drug use and autism’s causes. The call is part of a new “Make America Healthy Again” report released Tuesday. Overseen by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the report aims to end childhood diseases in the U.S. by refocusing public health on his so-called “MAHA” movement’s priorities. The report suggests using personal medical records and health insurance data to investigate diseases and disorders, including autism. It also addresses issues like ultraprocessed food consumption and water quality. And it calls for increased oversight of prescription drug ads, especially those by social media influencers.

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US--IRAQ-KIDNAPPED STUDENT

Princeton doctoral student kidnapped in Iraq has been freed. ‘We both started sobbing,’ sister says

SUMMARY: An Israeli-Russian doctoral student from Princeton University who was kidnapped in Iraq has been released. That’s according to her family and officials. Elizabeth Tsurkov was freed Tuesday and turned over to the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad following more than 900 days in captivity. Tsurkov, who holds Israeli and Russian citizenship, was kidnapped in March 2023 in Baghdad, the Iraqi capital, while doing research. President Donald Trump said in a social media post that she had been “tortured for many months.” He identified her captors as from Kata’ib Hezbollah, a Shiite Muslim militant group. The group has not claimed the kidnapping.

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US--TRUMP-FOREIGN AID

Chief Justice Roberts keeps in place Trump funding freeze that threatens billions in foreign aid

SUMMARY: Chief Justice John Roberts is temporarily keeping in place the Trump administration’s decision to freeze nearly $5 billion in foreign aid. Roberts acted Tuesday on the administration’s emergency appeal to the Supreme Court in a case involving billions of dollars in congressionally approved aid. President Donald Trump said last month that he would not spend the money, invoking disputed authority that was last used by a president roughly 50 years ago. The high court order is temporary, though it suggests that the justices will reverse a lower court ruling that withholding the funding was likely illegal. U.S. District Judge Amir Ali ruled last week that Congress would have to approve the decision to withhold the funding.

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INTERNATIONAL

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

NATO scrambles jets to shoot down Russian drones in Poland, raising fears of war spillover

SUMMARY: Multiple Russian drones crossed into Poland in what European officials described as a deliberate provocation, causing NATO to send fighter jets to shoot them down. A NATO spokesman said it was the first time the alliance confronted a potential threat in its airspace. The incursion happened late Tuesday and into the early hours of Wednesday during a wave of strikes by the Kremlin on Ukraine. The NATO response swiftly raised fears that the war could spill over — a fear that has been growing in Europe as Russia steps up its attacks and peace efforts go nowhere.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-GAZA

Israel launches strikes in Yemen as EU chief seeks sanctions on Israel over war in Gaza

SUMMARY: Israel has launched another round of heavy airstrikes against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The strikes on Wednesday hit a fuel station in Sanaa and a government facility. The Houthi-run health ministry says at least 9 people died and 118 others were wounded. A Houthi-controlled satellite news channel said one of the strikes hit a military headquarters. Meanwhile, the European Commission president plans to seek sanctions against Israel over the Gaza conflict, which has already isolated Israel globally. The EU is divided on this approach, and it’s uncertain if a majority will support the sanctions.

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US--IMMIGRATION-RAID-HYUNDAI-PLANT

South Korean plane in Atlanta for workers detained in immigration raid; departure timeline uncertain

SUMMARY: A South Korean charter plane arrived in Atlanta to take home Korean workers detained in an immigration raid in Georgia last week. But even after a high-level meeting between U.S. and South Korean officials Wednesday morning, there was no immediate word on when the workers would be able to leave. A total of 475 workers, more than 300 of them South Koreans, were rounded up in the Sept. 4 raid at the battery factory under construction at Hyundai’s sprawling auto plant west of Savannah. South Korea’s government later said it reached an agreement with the U.S. for the release of the workers.

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AS--NEPAL-PROTEST

Nepal’s army ties to restore order as protesters seek former chief justice as interim leader

SUMMARY: Soldiers in Nepal’s capital have ordered people to stay home after the military came out in force overnight to halt two days of deadly unrest that prompted the government’s collapse as protesters set buildings on fire. Representatives of the protesters met with military officials at the army headquarters in Kathmandu to discuss a transitional administration, with some of them pushing for a popular former chief justice, Sushila Karki. The demonstrations by thousands of protesters were sparked Monday by a short-lived government ban on social media, drawing a police crackdown in which officers opened fire. The protests escalated Tuesday with attacks on government buildings. The overall death toll in the violence has reached 25, the Health Ministry said.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-QATAR

Qatar digs through the rubble of Israel’s attack on Hamas leaders in Doha

SUMMARY: Qatari security forces and emergency fire personnel have surrounded the site of an Israeli attack on Hamas’ political leaders who had gathered in the capital of the energy-rich Middle East country to consider a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Tuesday’s strike on a building in Doha killed at least six people in a neighborhood that is home to foreign embassies and schools. The strike on the territory of a U.S. ally drew widespread condemnation from several countries in the Mideast and beyond. It also marked a dramatic escalation in the region and risked upending talks aimed at ending the war and freeing hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza.

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EU--BRITAIN-AMBASSADOR-EPSTEIN

UK ambassador to US in the spotlight over his links to ‘best pal’ Epstein

SUMMARY: British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he has “confidence” in the country’s ambassador to the United States following mounting criticism of his links to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer’s defense of Peter Mandelson on Wednesday came after Democrats on the House Oversight Committee released a 50th birthday album compiled in 2003 for Epstein, who at the time was a wealthy and well-connected financier. In that album, Mandelson — in a handwritten note — called Epstein “my best pal.” Mandelson has admitted to knowing Epstein well and told The Sun newspaper that the comments he wrote were “very embarrassing to see and to read.”

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AS--HONG KONG-SAME-SEX-PARTNERSHIP

Years of activism resulted in a Hong Kong same-sex partnership bill, but a tough vote remains

SUMMARY: Hong Kong lawmakers are set to debate a government-proposed framework to recognize same-sex partnerships. The debate this week will result in a vote determining the future of the city’s same-sex couples. The proposal follows a 2023 landmark court ruling in favor of same-sex couples’ rights. Passage of the bill would allow couples who already have formed unions overseas to register their partnerships locally and receive rights in handling medical and after-death matters. Many same-sex couples and advocates find the bill limiting but still support its passage.

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LT--BRAZIL-BOLSONARO-TRIAL

Brazil’s Supreme Court nears a verdict in coup plot trial of former President Jair Bolsonaro

SUMMARY: Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro is one step away from being convicted for attempting a coup, after two Supreme Court justices voted to find the right-wing leader guilty of trying to illegally hang onto power. Three members of the five-judge panel trying Bolsonaro’s case must support a conviction, in a process that can last several days. Two judges voted for conviction before proceedings were adjourned until Wednesday. Three more must cast their votes. He is accused of plotting to subvert democratic rule after his loss to current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. He has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and says the trial is politically motivated.

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ML--QATAR-EXPLOSION

Israeli strike in Qatar targets Hamas leaders as they weigh Gaza ceasefire proposal

SUMMARY: Israel launched a strike targeting Hamas’ leadership in Qatar as they considered a U.S. proposal for a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip. Tuesday’s strike on the territory of a U.S. ally marked a stunning escalation and risked upending talks aimed at winding down the war and freeing hostages. Qatar, which has served as a key mediator between Israel and Hamas, condemned the “flagrant violation of all international laws and norms” as smoke rose over its capital, Doha. Hamas said in a statement that its top leaders survived the strike but that five lower-level members were killed, including the son of Hamas’ leader for Gaza. The White House described the attack as an ‘unfortunate incident’ that didn’t advance peace in the region.

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ML--JERUSALEM-ANCIENT PIPE ORGAN

The oldest pipe organ in the Christian world sounds after 800 years of silence

SUMMARY: After 800 years of silence, a pipe organ that researchers say is the oldest in the Christian world has roared back to life at a monastery in Jerusalem’s Old City. Composed of original pipes from the 11th century, the instrument emitted a full, hearty sound as musician David Catalunya played a liturgical chant called Benedicamus Domino Flos Filius. Catalunya, who led the project to restore the organ, told a news conference Monday that attendees were witnessing a grand development in the history of music. “This organ was buried with the hope that one day it would play again,” he says. “And the day has arrived, nearly eight centuries later.”

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AS--NEPAL-PROTEST-WHAT TO KNOW

Anger over corruption and nepotism fuel Nepal’s deadly protests over social media ban

SUMMARY: Nepal’s government has faced violent protests over a ban on popular social media platforms, leading to police use of deadly force and the resignation of the prime minister. Nineteen protesters were killed on Monday, sparking public outrage and highlighting deep discontent over corruption. The protests, led by teenagers and young adults, revealed broader resentment against the government. Demonstrations were sparked by the ban and a proposed bill to regulate social media, seen as a tool for censorship. The unrest is the worst in decades, with protesters demanding significant change.

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EU--DENMARK-GREENLAND-FORCED CONTRACEPTION

Over 350 Greenlandic women and girls forcibly given contraception by Danish officials, report says

SUMMARY: More than 350 Greenlandic Indigenous women and girls, including some 12 years old and younger, were forcibly given contraception by Danish health authorities in cases that date to the 1960s. That’s according to an independent report released Tuesday. The Inuit victims, many of them teenagers, were either fitted with intrauterine contraceptive devices, known as IUDs or coils, or given a hormonal birth control injection. They were not told details about the procedure or did not give their consent. The governments of Denmark and Greenland officially apologized last month for their roles in the historic mistreatment in an apparent attempt to get out ahead of the highly anticipated report.

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EU--FRANCE-POLITICS

Macron appoints Defense Minister Lecornu as France’s latest prime minister

SUMMARY: French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu as France’s new prime minister. Lecornu, 39, is the youngest defense minister in French history. A former conservative who joined Macron’s centrist movement in 2017, he has held posts on local authorities, overseas territories and during Macron’s yellow vest “great debate,” where he managed mass anger with dialogue. He also offered talks on autonomy during unrest in Guadeloupe in 2021. His rise reflects Macron’s instinct to reward loyalty, but also the need for continuity as repeated budget showdowns have toppled his predecessors and left France in drift.

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ML--EGYPT-IRAN

Iran and nuclear watchdog sign agreement seeking path to restart cooperation

SUMMARY: Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency have signed an agreement in Cairo to open the way for resuming cooperation, including on ways of resuming inspections of Iran’s nuclear facilities. Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty met Tuesday with Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi and International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi. They discussed developments involving Iran’s nuclear capabilities. The meeting came at a sensitive time as France, Germany and the United Kingdom on Aug. 28 began the process of reimposing sanctions on Iran. Iran’s president had signed a law July 2 suspending all cooperation with the U.N. nuclear watchdog. It followed Israel’s 12-day war on Iran in June, during which Israel and the U.S. struck Iranian nuclear sites.

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ML--ISRAEL-QATAR-HAMAS-WHAT TO KNOW

What to know about the Israeli strike aimed at Hamas leaders in Qatar

SUMMARY: An Israeli strike targeting Hamas’ top leaders as they gathered in the Gulf nation of Qatar marked a major escalation against the militant group and could upend negotiations aimed at ending the war in the Gaza Strip and returning Israeli hostages. It could also spark a diplomatic crisis with Qatar, a U.S. ally hosting thousands of American troops that has served as a key mediator between Israel and Hamas for several years, even before the latest war. A Hamas official said the strike killed the son of the group’s top negotiator and the head of the negotiator’s office.

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AS—CHINA-US-DIGITAL CAGE

Silicon Valley enabled brutal mass detention and surveillance in China, internal documents show

SUMMARY: An AP investigation reveals that U.S. technology companies to a large degree designed and built China’s surveillance state, playing a far greater role in enabling human rights abuses than previously known. Firms including IBM, Dell, and Cisco sold billions in technology to Chinese police and government agencies, despite repeated warnings that such tools were being used to quash dissent, persecute religious sects and target minorities. Critically, American surveillance technologies allowed a brutal mass detention campaign in the far west region of Xinjiang. Most of the companies told AP they comply with U.S. and Chinese laws and regulations.

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EU--FRANCE ECONOMY-EXPLAINER

France’s finances are in turmoil. Here’s how it came to this

SUMMARY: France’s finances and politics are in turmoil. President Emmanuel Macron has just appointed a new prime minister, the fourth in 12 months. The deficit is out of control, borrowing costs are rising and parliament can’t muster a majority to tackle spending. It’s a serious comedown for a major industrial power that has the second-largest economy in Europe. The pandemic and an energy crisis created problems for France, as did higher global interest rates. France isn’t in a financial crisis yet, but experts say it needs to take action to start fixing its fiscal problems.

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US-SCI--MARS ROCK-LIFE

New findings by NASA Mars rover provide strongest hints yet of potential signs of ancient life

SUMMARY: NASA’s Mars rover Perseverance has uncovered rocks in a dry river channel that may hold potential signs of ancient microscopic life. Scientists reported the findings Wednesday, but stressed that in-depth analysis is needed of the sample gathered there last summer before reaching any conclusions. Roaming Mars since 2021, the rover cannot directly detect life. Instead, it carries a drill to penetrate rocks and tubes to hold the samples gathered from places judged most suitable for hosting microscopic life billions of years ago. The samples are awaiting retrieval.

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US-MED--BE WELL-LYME DISEASE

Unproven Lyme disease tests and treatments are proliferating

SUMMARY: The complexity of diagnosing Lyme disease has given rise to an entire industry of unapproved tests and alternative treatments, including lasers, herbal remedies and electromagnets. There is no simple approach to diagnosing Lyme. Doctors have to use a combination of visual clues and information from their patient in combination with the standard medical test, which has a number of limitations. Lyme experts warn that patients may spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on bogus tests, which aren’t covered by insurance. Those results can lead to treatment with unapproved therapies that may do more harm than good.

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US--EDUCATION-NATURAL DISASTERS-ACADEMIC RECOVERY-TAKEAWAYS

Takeaways from our collaboration on schools recovering from wildfires

SUMMARY: The Camp Fire in Paradise, one of the deadliest wildfires in U.S. history, has deeply affected students’ learning. Damaged schools and trauma have left a lasting impact on thousands of children. Nearly seven years later, Paradise still faces challenges, highlighting the long recovery process. Schools initially focused on mental health over academics, setting students back. Officials now suggest balancing both. The fire destroyed most of the town, displacing thousands and closing schools for months. Enrollment is increasing but remains below pre-fire levels. Paradise Unified is rebuilding, aiming for a future where emotional wellness and academic rigor coexist.

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US--EDUCATION-NATURAL DISASTERS-ACADEMIC RECOVERY

This California town was ravaged by a wildfire. Seven years later, schools are still recovering

SUMMARY: Paradise, California, is slowly recovering from the devastating 2018 Camp Fire. The town is rebuilding homes and schools, but academic recovery is proving difficult. Officials say creating a thriving school community is more challenging than reopening campuses. The fire disrupted student learning, with schools prioritizing mental health over academics. Many students fell behind, and test scores dropped significantly. The fire’s impact on education highlights the need to balance mental health support with academic rigor. Paradise schools are now focusing on rebuilding both their facilities and academic programs to help students catch up and thrive.

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US--EDUCATION-TEST SCORES

US high school students lose ground in math and reading, continuing yearslong decline

SUMMARY: A decade-long slide in high school students’ performance in reading and math persisted during the COVID-19 pandemic, with 12th graders’ scores dropping to their lowest level in more than 20 years. That’s according to results released Tuesday from an exam known as the nation’s report card. Eighth-grade students also lost significant ground in science skills, according to the results from the National Assessment of Education Progress. The assessments were the first since the pandemic for eighth graders in science and 12th graders in reading and math. They reflect a downward drift across grade levels and subject areas in previous releases from NAEP.

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ENT--STAR TREK-60TH ANNIVERSARY

Star Trek plans packed lineup for the franchise’s 60th anniversary, with Lego sets and YouTube show

SUMMARY: Not many franchises have fueled society’s timeless fascination with the boundless possibilities of a utopian future like “Star Trek.” Come next year, the sprawling franchise will add more shows, Lego sets and even a Rose Parade Float in a yearlong celebration of its 60th anniversary. The franchise announced a hefty lineup of “fan-centric” celebrations on its 59th anniversary Monday, in anticipation of their six-decade run coming this time next year, with more to be announced at a later date. The sci-fi franchise began with the TV show created by Gene Roddenberry in 1966 and has since sprawled into a multi-billion dollar cultural phenomenon.

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BKC--GAMBLING INVESTIGATION

NCAA permanently revokes eligibility of 3 players for betting on their own games

SUMMARY: The NCAA has permanently revoked the eligibility of three Division I college basketball players for betting on their own games at Fresno State and San Jose State. The NCAA Committee on Infractions on Wednesday released findings from an investigation involving Mykell Robinson, Steven Vasquez and Jalen Weaver. The three also bet on each other’s games and shared information to facilitate betting during the 2024-25 season. Two players manipulated their performances to win bets. And Robinson and Vasquez failed to cooperate with the investigation. All three have been released from their teams and are no longer enrolled at their schools.

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