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US--HEAT WAVE

Heat advisories and warnings issued for Southeast and Midwest as temperatures and humidity soars

SUMMARY: The National Weather Service has issued heat advisories for the southeastern United States. The advisories cover areas from central Florida to Virginia through the weekend. Temperatures are expected to reach the upper 90s, with heat indexes between 105 and 110. Extreme heat warnings are in effect for eastern North Carolina and parts of South Carolina. Forecasters warn of dangerously hot conditions, with temperatures approaching 100 degrees in parts of the Carolinas. Over 30 million people could be affected. The Midwest is also experiencing extreme heat, with watches in place for Nebraska, Iowa, and Minnesota. Storms in Iowa have triggered flash flood warnings.

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US--IMMIGRATION-COURT-JUDGES

Immigration judges fired by Trump administration say they will fight back

SUMMARY: Federal immigration judges fired by the Trump administration are filing appeals, pursuing legal action and speaking out in an unusually public campaign to fight for their jobs. More than 50 immigration judges have been fired since Donald Trump assumed the presidency for the second time. Normally bound by courtroom decorum, many are now unrestrained in describing terminations they consider unlawful and why they believe they were targeted. Their suspected reasons include racial and gender discrimination, decisions on immigration cases highlighted by the Trump administration and a courthouse tour with the Senate’s No. 2 Democrat.

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US--BATHROOMS-STATEHOUSES-WOMEN

Women in legislatures across the US fight for ‘potty parity’

SUMMARY: Statehouses across the U.S. are addressing long-standing bathroom disparities for female lawmakers. In Kentucky, there is limited restroom access for women in the Statehouse, who risk missing debates or votes if they have to stand in line to answer the call of nature. A $300 million renovation, expected to be finished by at least 2028, will add more bathrooms for women. Similar efforts are underway in Georgia, reflecting a shift toward inclusivity. Historically, many statehouses were built without considering female legislators. Advocates say these changes symbolize a shift toward respect and equality, ensuring public spaces meet the needs of all lawmakers and the public.

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US--UNIVERSITY SHOOTING-NEW MEXICO

Suspect arrested after University of New Mexico dorm shooting leaves 1 dead

SUMMARY: A 14-year-old boy has been killed and a 19-year-old has been wounded after in overnight shooting at a University of New Mexico dormitory. Authorities have arrested an 18-year-old suspect. University officials lifted a shelter in place order late Friday afternoon, saying the main campus in Albuquerque would still remain closed. Campus police said four people, including the suspect, were playing video games inside a dorm room belonging to one of them when the shooting began. State police said they are investigating why the suspect fired. The fall semester is scheduled to begin in about three weeks.

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US--BUDGET-DISABILITY RIGHTS-CUTS

As the ADA turns 35, groups fighting for disability rights could see their federal dollars slashed

SUMMARY: Congress is considering proposals from President Donald Trump to slash funding for disability rights centers in each state, and advocates worry that they could lose more than 60% their federal dollars. The protection and advocacy groups investigate abusive homes, push states to improve services and help people navigate the bureaucracies for government-funded services. Colorado advocate Nancy Jensen fears there would be fewer investigations of abusive group homes like one in Kansas that she escaped more than 20 years ago. The Trump administration argues its proposals would give states needed flexibility in spending federal dollars. But the groups say they could be forced to help fewer people.

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US--TRAINING FACILITY EXPLOSION

A grenade is missing from the scene of an explosion that killed 3 LA deputies

SUMMARY: A grenade is missing from the scene of an explosion that killed three Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies. That’s according to Los Angeles County Robert Luna, who spoke at a Friday news conference. The July 18 blast at a sheriff’s department training facility killed three experienced deputies on the arson and explosives team. The deputies were working on two grenades that had been taken into custody by authorities. Luna said one of the grenades detonated, and other can’t be found. Luna said that since the explosion, he has called for an independent review of the policies and practices of the arson and explosives team.

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US--SOUTHWEST PLANE PLUNGE

Southwest Airlines flight headed to Las Vegas takes dramatic plunge in response to nearby aircraft

SUMMARY: A Southwest Airline jet heading to Las Vegas from Southern California took a dramatic plunge shortly after takeoff Friday in response to an alert about a nearby plane, injuring two flight attendants, authorities and passengers said. Southwest flight 1496 was responding to an onboard alert about another aircraft in its vicinity, the Federal Aviation Administration said. The FAA is investigating. The crew responded to two air alerts that required the pilot to climb then descend, the airline said in a statement. The flight departed from Hollywood Burbank Airport just before noon.

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US--LORI VALLOW DAYBELL-ARIZONA

Lori Vallow Daybell receives additional life sentences in Arizona, ending legal saga

SUMMARY: Lori Vallow Daybell has been sentenced to life in prison on two murder conspiracy convictions in Arizona. The punishments mark an end to a winding legal saga for the mother with doomsday religious beliefs who claimed people in her life had been possessed by evil spirits. Vallow Daybell is already serving life sentences in Idaho in the killings of her two youngest children and a romantic rival. She was convicted at separate trials this spring in Phoenix of conspiring to murder her estranged husband, Charles Vallow, and her niece’s ex-husband, Brandon Boudreaux. Vallow was killed, while Boudreaux survived the attack.

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US--IMMIGRATION-MILITARIZED BORDER-TAKEAWAYS

Takeaways: US military enters gray area with expanded role at Mexico-US border

SUMMARY: U.S. troops are sharing command stations and vehicles with civilian immigration authorities at the southern U.S. border under an emergency declaration from President Donald Trump. A two-star general general leads 7,600 border troops and an assortment of helicopters and drones. He says the military has been freed from maintenance work to help apprehend immigrants, protect newly designated militarized zones and disrupt smuggling cartels. Legal experts say the strategy flouts a ban on law enforcement by the military on U.S. soil and thrusts the armed forces into a potentially politicized mission. Some immigrants are part of the U.S. fighting forces at the border.

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US--IMMIGRATION-MILITARIZED BORDER

A man is halted climbing the US-Mexico border wall. Under new Trump rules, US troops sound the alarm

SUMMARY: U.S. troops are sharing command stations and vehicles with civilian immigration authorities at the southern U.S. border under an emergency declaration from President Donald Trump. A two-star general general leads 7,600 border troops and an assortment of helicopters and drones, and says the military has been freed from menial work to help apprehend immigrants, protect newly designated militarized turf and disrupt smuggling cartels. Legal experts say the strategy flouts a ban on law enforcement by the military on U.S. soil and thrusts the armed forces into a potentially politicized mission. In a twist of fate, immigrants are part of the U.S. fighting forces at the border.

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US--GEORGE SANTOS

Disgraced former US Rep. George Santos reports to NJ federal prison to serve 7-year fraud sentence

SUMMARY: Disgraced former U.S. Rep. George Santos has reported to a federal prison in New Jersey to begin serving a seven-year sentence for the fraud charges that got him ousted from Congress. The federal Bureau of Prisons said Friday that the New York Republican reported to the Federal Correctional Institution in Fairton. Santos pleaded guilty last summer to federal wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. He admitted that he deceived donors and stole the identities of nearly a dozen people to fund his congressional campaign. He served less than a year in Congress before being expelled in 2023.

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US--FLORIDA-IMMIGRATION DETENTION CENTER

Deportation flights from Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center have begun, DeSantis says

SUMMARY: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says deportation flights from the remote Everglades immigration lockup known as Alligator Alcatraz began in the past few days. DeSantis said Friday that the flights operated by the Department of Homeland Security have transferred about 100 detainees from the immigration detention center to other countries. He expects that number to increase soon. Officials say two or three flights have happened, though they didn’t say which countries those flights headed to. Critics have condemned the facility as cruel and inhumane, but DeSantis and other Republicans have defended it as part of the state’s aggressive push to support President Donald Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

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US--DATA NERDS FIGHT BACK

Why are data nerds racing to save US government statistics?

SUMMARY: The data nerds are fighting back. After watching data sets be altered or disappear from government websites in unprecedented ways after President Donald Trump began his second term, statisticians, demographers and computer scientists have joined forces to capture and preserve data sets, sometimes clandestinely. They believe that democracy suffers when policymakers don’t have reliable data and that national statistics should be above partisan politics. The data that has been disappearing or getting modified pertains to a range of subjects. Among them are gender, sexual orientation, climate change and diversity, equity and inclusion. But data users say the data losses are also due to job cuts of workers and contractors who had been data guardians at statistical agencies.

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US--JUSTICE DEPARTMENT-JEFFREY EPSTEIN

Epstein ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell finishes interviews with Justice Department officials

SUMMARY: Jeffrey Epstein’s ex-girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell has finished 1 1/2 days of interviews with Justice Department officials. Maxwell’s lawyer said Friday she answered questions “about 100 different people.” Maxwell is serving a 20-year prison term in Tallahassee, Florida, for helping Epstein sexually abuse underage girls. Maxwell’s interview is related to the controversy about the Epstein investigation. The Justice Department says it won’t release any more files after pledging otherwise. Maxwell’s attorney says she answered questions “truthfully.” Officials say Epstein killed himself in his New York jail cell while awaiting trial in 2019, but his case has generated endless conspiracy theories because of his and Maxwell’s links to famous people including Donald Trump.

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US--CONGRESS-EPSTEIN-EXPLAINER

The House is looking into the Epstein investigation. Here’s what could happen next

SUMMARY: A key House committee is looking into the investigation of the late Jeffrey Epstein for sex trafficking crimes. It is working to subpoena President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice for files in the case as well as hold a deposition of Epstein’s former girlfriend, Ghislaine Maxwell. The Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee’s actions show the mounting pressure for disclosure in a case that Trump has urged his supporters to move past. But they were also just the start of what can be a drawn out process.

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US--UNITED STATES-JAPAN-TRADE

Trump says Japan will invest $550 billion in US at his direction. It may not be a sure thing

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is bragging that Japan has given him, as part of a new trade framework, $550 billion to invest in the United States. It’s an astonishing figure, but still subject to negotiation and perhaps not the sure thing he’s portraying. He says 90% of any profits from the money invested would go to the U.S. even if Japan had put up the funds. He calls it “a signing bonus.” A key Japanese trade negotiator isn’t discussing the terms. It’s unclear the degree to which the $550 billion could represent new investment or flow into existing investment plans.

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EU--TRUMP-SCOTLAND

Trump plays golf in Scotland while protesters take to the streets and decry his visit

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has played golf at his course on Scotland’s coast while protesters around the country took to the streets to decry his visit and accuse United Kingdom leaders of pandering to the American. Trump and his son Eric played on Saturday near Turnberry, a historic course that the Trump family’s company took over in 2014. Meanwhile, hundreds of protesters gathered in front of the U.S. Consulate about 100 miles away in Edinburgh, Scotland’s capital. Protests are planned in other cities. While in Scotland, Trump is set to talk trade with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ursula von der Leyen, the European Commission president.

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US--ELECTION-2026-REDISTRICTING-EXPLAINER

How redistricting in Texas and other states could change the game for US House elections

SUMMARY: Redistricting usually happens after the once-a-decade population count by the U.S. Census Bureau or in response to a court ruling. Now, Texas Republicans want to break that tradition. And other states could follow suit. President Trump has asked the Texas Legislature to create districts, in time for next year’s midterm elections, that will send five more Republicans to Washington and make it harder for Democrats to regain the majority and blunt his agenda. There’s no national impediment to a state trying to redraw districts in the middle of a decade and to do it for political reasons, such as increasing representation by the party in power.

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US--TRUMP-EPSTEIN

In Epstein furor, Trump struggles to shake off a controversy his allies once stoked

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump faces ongoing questions about the Jeffrey Epstein case, overshadowing his administration’s achievements. On Friday, reporters pressed the Republican president about pardoning Epstein’s accomplice, Ghislaine Maxwell, but he deflected, emphasizing his administration’s successes. Despite enacting significant policies, Trump’s past ties to Epstein continue to stir controversy. Supporters demand transparency, believing Epstein’s death in a New York jail cell six years ago hides a larger conspiracy. Administration officials who previously fueled theories now claim there’s nothing more to reveal. Trump denies prior knowledge of Epstein’s crimes and urges supporters to move on. But the Epstein case remains a challenging distraction.

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AS--THAILAND-CAMBODIA

Thailand and Cambodia trade fresh attacks and accusations as allies call for a ceasefire

SUMMARY: Thailand and Cambodia are accusing each other of new attacks as border clashes reach into a third day. As of Saturday, at least 33 people are dead and over 168,000 have been displaced. Artillery and small arms fire have been reported near several border villages. Both countries have recalled their ambassadors, and Thailand has closed its border crossings with Cambodia. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he talked to both countries’ leaders and suggested they would not cement trade deals with the U.S. if the hostilities continue. The U.N. Security Council has called on the ASEAN regional bloc to mediate peace. Human Rights Watch has urged both governments to protect civilians.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS

Israeli gunfire and strikes kill at least 42 in Gaza as many of the dead sought aid

SUMMARY: Palestinian health officials and the local ambulance service say Israeli airstrikes and gunfire have killed at least 42 people in Gaza. Half of them were shot while waiting for aid. Israel’s army said it opened fire at one location in response to a threat. Ceasefire talks have stalled after the U.S. and Israel recalled negotiating teams. The United Nations and experts again are warning of famine in Gaza as more people die from malnutrition. Israel faces growing international pressure to address the crisis. Britain says it plans to work with partners to airdrop aid, but a U.N. official warns airdrops are inefficient.

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AS--TAIWAN-RECALL ELECTIONS

Voters in Taiwan reject bid to oust China-friendly lawmakers in closely watched poll

SUMMARY: Taiwanese voters have rejected a bid to oust about one-fifth of their lawmakers from the opposition Nationalist Party in a recall election. Supporters of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party hoped to flip the balance of power in the legislature, but preliminary results on Saturday showed the recall efforts failed to remove any of the KMT lawmakers. The recall elections are unprecedented in scale, with more votes set for Aug. 23. If those results are unfavorable to the DPP, President Lai Ching-te’s government could face strong resistance in the legislature before elections expected in 2028.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

4 people killed, multiple others injured in Russia and Ukraine as they trade aerial attacks

SUMMARY: Russia and Ukraine have traded aerial attacks overnight, resulting in two deaths in each country, with many wounded on both sides. On Saturday, the Russian military claimed to have seized two villages in the eastern Donetsk and Dnipro regions. Ukraine’s Dnipro and Sumy regions faced rocket and drone attacks, causing casualties and damage. In Russia, Ukrainian drones targeted multiple regions, including Rostov, where two people died. Moscow’s mayor reported drones were shot down there. Both countries continue to exchange strikes, with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy emphasizing the need for a strong response to Russian attacks.

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ML--ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS-SEEKING JUSTICE

Families of Americans slain in the West Bank lose hope for justice

SUMMARY: Families of Palestinian-Americans killed in the West Bank are demanding justice. They say Israeli settlers and forces have killed four American teenagers of Palestinian descent since the Gaza war began. The families have expressed doubt that anyone will be held accountable. They say they are losing faith in the U.S. government’s promises to seek justice. The Trump administration has urged Israel to investigate but has not promised its own investigations. Critics argue Israel often treats its soldiers and settlers with impunity. The families of those killed report facing travel bans, interrogations, and detentions.

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ML--SYRIA-CLASHES-SWEIDA AFTERMATH

In Syria’s Sweida, the stench of death still lingers days after sectarian bloodshed

SUMMARY: In the aftermath of intense sectarian fighting, the eerily silent streets of Syria’s southern province of Sweida are filled with the stench of decaying bodies left uncollected for days amid scenes of charred buildings and burned-out cars. The destruction has left a haunting silence across the Druze-majority city. This follows deadly clashes that erupted last week between Druze fighters and armed Bedouin clans, killing hundreds and devastating the once-bustling southern province. The violence has shaken Syria’s fragile postwar transition and strained the Druze community’s relations with the new government. Though authorities intervened, they were seen as siding with the clans, fueling perceptions of targeted sectarian attacks.

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ML--IRAN-ATTACK

Unknown gunmen kill 6, wound 20 in an attack on a court building in southeast Iran

SUMMARY: Unknown attackers have launched a gun and grenade attack on a court building in southeast Iran, killing six people and wounding 20. State TV reports that security forces killed three of the gunmen in the armed clash in Sistan and Baluchestan province. The attack happened in the capital city of Zahedan. Police and security forces quickly took control of the site. The semiofficial Tasnim news agency blamed the militant group Jaish al-Adl for the attack. The province has been the site of occasional deadly clashes involving militant groups, armed drug smugglers and Iranian security forces.

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AF--KENYA-AFRICAN-AMERICANS-MIGRATION

The reverse migration: African Americans relocating to Kenya cite heritage and restoration

SUMMARY: A growing wave of African Americans are relocating to Kenya, citing the need to connect with their history and culture, or “coming home,” a phrase often used among the Black community. Dozens of African Americans have relocated to Kenya in recent years, attracted by its tropical climate and friendly people. Many African Americans who have sought a better life abroad or are considering it said President Donald Trump’s administration isn’t the main reason they want to move. Rather, most say they had been mulling a move for some time, and the current political environment in the U.S. may be pushing them to act sooner than initially planned.

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ML--LEBANON-FRANCE-MILITANT RELEASED

A Lebanese pro-Palestinian militant returns home after 40 years in a French prison

SUMMARY: A Lebanese pro-Palestinian communist militant has arrived in Lebanon following his release after more than 40 years in prison in France. Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, who is now 74, was serving a life sentence for complicity in the murders of two diplomats, one American and one Israeli, in Paris in 1982. The Paris Court of Appeal ruled last week that Abdallah could be released on the condition that he leave the country and never return. Abdallah was sentenced to life imprisonment in 1987 for complicity in the assassinations of U.S. Army Lt. Col. Charles Ray, who was stationed in Paris as an assistant military attaché, and Israeli diplomat Yacov Barsimantov.

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ML-MIDEAST-WARS-AID ACCESS-EXPLAINER

Israel says hundreds of truckloads of aid are waiting to enter Gaza. Why can’t the UN bring them in?

SUMMARY: The United Nations and experts say that Palestinians in Gaza are at risk of famine, with reports of increasing numbers of people dying from causes related to malnutrition. Yet Israel says hundreds of truckloads of aid are waiting for pickup on the border. It says it allows enough aid into the territory and faults delivery efforts by U.N. agencies for not doing enough to get it to those in need. The U.N. says it’s unable to bring in enough aid to Gaza as it is hindered by Israeli restrictions and a breakdown of security.

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RACE AND ETHNICITY

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US--HULK HOGAN-BLACK WRESTLING FANS

Hulk Hogan’s death resurfaces painful contradictions for Black wrestling fans

SUMMARY: Hulk Hogan’s death has sparked mixed reactions, especially among Black wrestling fans and commentators. Many remember Hogan as a wrestling icon who broadened the sport’s appeal. However his well-documented racism and controversial behavior have resurfaced. Some fans struggle with his legacy, while others celebrate his achievements. Yet, his past use of racial slurs and political endorsements have left many questioning his sincerity. This reflects broader issues of race in wrestling and American society. Some fans remain devoted to the sport despite the contradictions.

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BUSINESS

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US--PARAMOUNT-SKYDANCE

Paramount gets green light for $8 billion merger. But what is the psychic cost for company?

SUMMARY: Executive at Paramount Global can breathe a sigh of relief with FCC approval of its $8 billion merger with Skydance Media. But it extracted a psychic price, too. Negotiations over Paramount’s settlement of President Trump’s lawsuit with “60 Minutes” has been a cloud over CBS News for months. The company is now being compelled to integrate an ombudsman at CBS News to keep an eye on alleged political bias as part of its FCC approval; one FCC commissioner says the news division is giving up some of its independence to the Trump administration as a result. The new company will quickly have to content with money-losing cable networks to see what future they have.

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FINANCIAL-MARKETS

Wall Street’s winning week ends with more records for US stocks

SUMMARY: U.S. stocks rose to more records as they capped another winning week. The S&P 500 climbed 0.4% to set an all-time high for the fifth time this week. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 0.5%, and the Nasdaq composite added 0.2% to its own record set the day before. Deckers helped lead the way after the company behind Ugg boots and Hoka shoes reported stronger profit and revenue than analysts expected. It helped offset a sharp drop for Intel, which said it would cut thousands of jobs as it tries to turn around its struggling fortunes.

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US-MED--BE WELL-GLUCOSE MONITORS

Continuous glucose monitors are in vogue. But do you really need to track your blood sugar?

SUMMARY: Continuous glucose monitors that track the rise and fall of sugar in person’s blood are growing in popularity. The quarter-size devices have been lifesaving for people with diabetes, but more people without the disease are using them. Experts say there is little evidence people with normal blood sugar levels need them. And they can’t be used to diagnose or treat disease. Over-the-counter versions are available, but they can provide misleading or inaccurate data in people without diabetes.

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SCI--WEIRD LIFE RETRACTION

A science journal pulled a controversial study about a bizarre life form against the authors’ wishes

SUMMARY: A scientific journal has retracted a controversial study that hinted at the possibility of a bizarre life form. Over a decade ago, scientists said they’d discovered bacteria that uses the poisonous element arsenic to grow. Several research groups failed to replicate the results, saying it wasn’t possible for a living thing to use something so toxic to make DNA and proteins. Thursday, the journal Science, which first published the research, retracted it, though not because of misconduct on the researchers’ part. The researchers disagree with the journal’s decision and stand by their data.

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EDUCATION

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US-TRUMP-EDUCATION-GRANT FREEZE

Education Department says it will release billions in remaining withheld grant money for schools

SUMMARY: The Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in grants to schools for adult literacy, English language instruction and other programs, the Education Department said Friday. President Donald Trump’s administration had withheld over $6 billion in funding on July 1 as part of a review to ensure spending aligned with the White House’s priorities. Officials later said the department would release $1.3 billion of the money for after-school programs, days after 10 Republican senators sent a letter imploring the administration to allow frozen education money to be sent to states. Friday’s announcement releases the rest of the money.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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ENT--BEYONCE-BLUE IVY

As Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter tour draws to a close, Blue Ivy emerges as a star

SUMMARY: Beyoncé‘s daughter, Blue Ivy Carter, is captivating audiences on the Cowboy Carter tour. At just 13, she’s impressing fans with her stage presence and growth since her first performance. The tour concludes Saturday in Las Vegas. Many fans, like Isabella Kerr, attend specifically to see Blue Ivy, who has been dubbed a “next generation powerhouse.” Blue first performed at 11 during Beyoncé’s Renaissance Tour. Her professionalism shines through in unexpected moments, like handling a wardrobe mishap calmly. Fans, calling themselves the “Ivy League,” are inspired by her dedication and talent, seeing her as a role model for their own dreams.

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SPORTS

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BBO--YANKEES-JUDGE

Aaron Judge is out for the Yankees’ game against the Phillies because of an elbow injury

SUMMARY: Yankees star Aaron Judge was out of the lineup against Philadelphia and was sent for imaging of his right elbow, a worrying development for a team that has been sliding down the standings for two months. Manager Aaron Boone wouldn’t speculate whether the injury involved Judge’s ulnar collateral ligament. A two-time AL MVP, Judge leads the major leagues with a .342 batting average and 1.160 OPS. He has 37 home runs and 85 RBIs. Judge winced at Toronto on Tuesday after catching Alejandro Kirk’s seventh-inning fly in the right field corner and throwing to second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.

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FBN--HALL OF FAME-JARED ALLEN

Jared Allen’s 136 sacks and fun-loving cowboy style for Chiefs, Vikings have him Hall of Fame-bound

SUMMARY: Jared Allen was raised on a horse ranch in California and fulfilled his vision of becoming a professional football player with a fun-loving cowboy style. He totaled 136 sacks over 12 seasons in the NFL primarily with the Kansas City Chiefs and Minnesota Vikings. Allen will be inducted in the Hall of Fame next weekend. The crossroad of his career came in 2008 after the trade he requested from the Chiefs sent him to the Vikings. Allen cleaned up his life off the field and took his pass-rushing game to another level as the highest-paid defensive player in the league.

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