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US--FOUR KILLED-UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO

Love for murdered Idaho students and condemnation for Bryan Kohberger mark his sentencing

SUMMARY: Friends and relatives of the four University of Idaho students murdered in their rental home by Bryan Kohberger are delivered powerful statements of love, anguish and condemnation as his sentencing hearing began. Madison Mogen’s stepdad Scott Laramie told the court Wednesday that he and his wife had extraordinary lives because they had Mogen. Roommate Dylan Mortenson sobbed as she described the loss of her friends. She called Kohberger hollow and remorseless. Judge Steven Hippler was expected to order Kohberger to serve four life sentences without parole.

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US--FOUR KILLED-UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO-THINGS TO KNOW

Bryan Kohberger and his victim’s families have a chance to speak at his sentencing

SUMMARY: The man who stabbed four students to death in a home near the University of Idaho is in court for a sentencing hearing. Bryan Kohberger and the families of his victims have a chance Wednesday to speak in court. Kohberger is expected to be sentenced to life in prison as part of a plea deal for murdering Madison Mogen, Xana Kernodle, Kaylee Goncalves and Ethan Chapin in late 2022. It’s unknown whether their families will get any answers about why he did it or how he came to target the home in the rural college town of Moscow. He has waived his right to appeal.

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US--LOS ANGELES-VEHICLE INTO CROWD

Driver accused of ramming into crowd outside LA nightclub charged with 37 counts of attempted murder

SUMMARY: Los Angeles prosecutors have announced charges in connection with a car crash outside a nightclub over the weekend that injured 37 people and led to the driver being shot. LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman on Tuesday charged the driver, who was identified as 29-year-old Fernando Ramirez. Partygoers were leaving the Vermont Hollywood venue at the end of a reggae hip-hop event early Saturday when a vehicle rammed into the crowd. Injuries ranged from minor to serious fractures and lacerations, and some people were briefly trapped beneath the vehicle. A phone number for Ramirez could not be found and the public defender’s office said that they are not representing him.

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US--MENENDEZ BROTHERS

Lawyer seeks release for Erik Menendez, citing medical condition

SUMMARY: Erik Menendez has been hospitalized, and his attorney wants him released from prison ahead of an upcoming parole hearing. The state corrections department confirmed Erik Menendez was taken to an outside medical facility Friday and remains there Tuesday “in fair condition.” The 57-year-old had been serving a life without parole sentence with his brother Lyle Menendez after being convicted of murdering their parents in 1989. A judge recently resentenced the brothers to 50 years to life, making them immediately eligible for parole. His lawyer said Menendez was having a “serious medical condition” and should receive a prison furlough.

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US--PLANE MANEUVER-BOMBER

Air traffic controllers didn’t warn a B-52 bomber crew about a nearby airliner, the Air Force says

SUMMARY: The U.S. Air Force says air traffic controllers at Minot International Airport in North Dakota failed to warn a military B-52 bomber crew about a nearby commercial plane. A SkyWest pilot performed a sharp turn, startling passengers, to avoid colliding with the B-52 bomber Friday. The pilot said the bomber was in the plane’s flight path as he prepared to land Friday at Minot International Airport. The bomber was conducting a preapproved flyover for the North Dakota State Fair. The Air Force says the Minot tower directed the bomber crew but didn’t inform them of the inbound SkyWest flight. The FAA, Air Force, and SkyWest are investigating.

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US--MASSACHUSETTS-FATAL FIRE

Smoking or oxygen machine may have caused deadly fire at Massachusetts assisted-living home

SUMMARY: Investigators say a fire that killed 10 people at a Massachusetts assisted-living facility was likely caused by smoking or an oxygen machine’s electrical problem. The Massachusetts fire marshal, Jon Davine, said Tuesday that the July 13 blaze at Gabriel House spread quickly due to the presence of medical oxygen. Thomas Quinn, the county district attorney, said investigators are still collecting evidence on numerous aspects of the case, including whether the facility’s sprinkler system worked as it should. So far, investigators have remained mum on the possibility of criminal charges.

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US--PAY PHONES-VERMONT

In Vermont, pay phones return free of charge in cellular dead zone

SUMMARY: An electrical engineer in rural Vermont is reviving old pay phones to give people a free option for making calls in areas where cell service is unreliable or nonexistent. Patrick Schlott has put up three of them, including at the North Tunbridge General Store, a library in Thetford and an informational booth in Randolph. He buys the phones at flea markets, from internet listings or at auction, then fixes them up in his basement workshop. He says one has been used for 370 calls over the first five months, often for students to call their parents for after-school pickups.

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US--TRUMP-MARCOS

Trump says US will impose 19% tariff on imports from Philippines in deal struck with leader Marcos

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says he’s reached a trade agreement with Philippine leader Ferdinand Marcos Jr. following a meeting at the White House. Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. will slightly drop its tariff rate for the Philippines without paying import taxes for what it sells there. The online announcement of a loose framework of a deal comes as the countries are seeking closer security and economic ties in the face of shifting geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific region. Marcos’ government had indicated ahead of the meeting he was prepared to offer zero tariffs on some U.S. goods.

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US--CONGRESS-EPSTEIN

House ending session early as Republicans clash over Epstein vote

SUMMARY: The House is leaving Washington early as Republicans clash over the Jeffrey Epstein files. House Speaker Mike Johnson is rebuffing pressure to act on the investigation into Epstein as some Republicans push for a vote on the matter. Johnson said Tuesday morning that he wants to give the White House “space” to release the Epstein information on its own. The speaker’s stance seemed unlikely to satisfy many Republicans who are threatening to support a bipartisan bill to pry information from the Justice Department. Even before Johnson spoke, a Republican-controlled committee was advancing a resolution to subpoena Epstein’s former girlfriend Ghislaine Maxwell.

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US--TRUMP-RUSSIA PROBE

Trump rehashes years-old grievances on Russia investigation after new intelligence report

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is rehashing longstanding grievances over the Russia investigation that shadowed much of his first term. The Republican president lashed out Tuesday following a report from his intelligence director aimed at casting doubt on long-established findings about Moscow’s interference in the 2016 election. Trump was not making his claims for the first time but delivered them when administration officials are harnessing the machinery of the federal government to investigate the targets of Trump’s derision. A representative for former President Barack Obama, who Trump accused of treason, said the “bizarre allegations are ridiculous and a weak attempt at distraction.”

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US--MIDEAST WARS-US-GAZA

Witkoff plans to visit the Mideast in push for Gaza ceasefire, State Department spokesperson says

SUMMARY: The State Department’s spokesperson says President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, is planning to head to the Middle East as the U.S. tries once again to solidify a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce told reporters Tuesday that Witkoff was going to the region with a “strong hope” that the U.S. can deliver another ceasefire deal as well as a new humanitarian corridor for aid distribution. Three U.S. officials said Witkoff is traveling to Europe this week to discuss Gaza and other issues but had no details about Middle East stops.

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US--TRUMP--THE RENAMER

Trump likes renaming people, places and things. He’s not the first to deploy that perk of power

SUMMARY: History, it has been said, is written by the winners. President Donald Trump is working that lever of power again. This time, he’s insisting that Washington’s NFL team change its name from the Commanders back to the Redskins, a name that was considered offensive to Native Americans. Predictably, to Trump’s stated delight, an internet uproar ensued. It’s a return to the president’s favorite rebranding strategy, one well-used around the world and throughout history. Powers-that-be rename something — a body of water, a mountain in Alaska, St. Petersburg, Istanbul, Mumbai, various places in Israel after 1948 — in line with “current” political and cultural views.

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US--GHISLAINE MAXWELL-WHAT TO KNOW

What to know about Ghislaine Maxwell, Jeffrey Epstein’s former girlfriend

SUMMARY: Federal investigators want to talk with Ghislaine Maxwell more than three years after she was convicted of helping financier Jeffrey Epstein sexually abuse underage girls. The one-time British socialite who lived a life of luxury is confined today in a federal prison in Florida. The U.S. Department of Justice says it wants to interview Maxwell to find out if she has information about anyone who has committed crimes related to the sex trafficking investigation. It remains to be seen whether that will happen. One of her lawyers says they are in discussions with the government, while a Justice Department official says he anticipates meeting with Maxwell in the coming days.

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INTERNATIONAL

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Zelenskyy faces backlash as Ukrainians protest new anti-corruption law

SUMMARY: Ukrainian activists are calling for more protests of a law they say weakens the country’s anti-corruption bodies. Thousands of people gathered in Kyiv and elsewhere Tuesday to urge President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to veto a controversial bill passed by parliament. After Zelenskyy approved it, activists called for another protests in central Kyiv. Critics, including European Union officials and rights groups, say the law undermines the agencies’ independence and threatens Ukraine’s democratic reforms. Zelenskyy defends the law, claiming it removes Russian influence and accelerates stalled corruption cases. Later Wednesday, heads of the delegations from Russia and Ukraine met in Istanbul together with Turkey’s foreign minister, although expectations for any progress were low.

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EU--WORLD COURT-CLIMATE

UN’s top court says failing to protect planet from climate change could violate international law

SUMMARY: The United Nations’ top court in a landmark advisory opinion says countries could be in violation of international law if they fail to take measures to protect the planet from climate change, and nations harmed by its effects could be entitled to reparations. Advocates immediately cheered the International Court of Justice opinion on nations’ obligations to tackle climate change and the consequences they may face if they don’t. Notably, the court said a “clean, healthy and sustainable environment” is a human right. That paves the way for other legal actions, including states returning to the ICJ to hold each other to account as well as domestic lawsuits.

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ML--MIDEAST-WARS-GAZA

More than 100 aid groups warn of starvation in Gaza as Israeli strikes kill 21, officials say

SUMMARY: More than 100 charity and human rights groups say that Israel’s blockade and ongoing military offensive are pushing Palestinians in the Gaza Strip toward starvation. Israeli strikes meanwhile killed another 21 people overnight and into Wednesday, according to local health officials. The Trump administration’s Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff was set to meet with a senior Israeli official about ceasefire talks, a sign that lower-level negotiations that have dragged on for weeks could be approaching a breakthrough. Experts say Gaza is at risk of famine because of Israel’s blockade and offensive, launched in response to Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack.

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ML--GAZA-HUNGER-EXPLAINER

Gaza has been at risk of famine for months, experts say. Here’s why they haven’t declared one

SUMMARY: U.N. officials, aid groups and experts have warned for months that Palestinians in Gaza are on the brink of famine without formally declaring one. Even though Israel eased a 2 1/2-month blockade on the territory in May, aid groups say only a trickle of assistance is getting into the enclave. Palestinians face catastrophic levels of hunger 21 months into Israel’s offensive, which was launched after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack. The leading international authority on hunger crises has warned of famine, but has not yet obtained data that would meet its conditions for declaring one.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS

UN body says Israeli forces have killed over 1,000 aid-seekers in Gaza since May, as hunger worsens

SUMMARY: The United Nations human rights office says more than 1,000 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces since May while trying to get food in the Gaza Strip. Most of them have died in the vicinity of aid sites run by an Israeli-backed American contractor. Local health officials said that Israeli strikes killed 25 people across Gaza on Tuesday. Desperation is mounting in the territory of more than 2 million. Experts say that Gaza is at risk of famine because of Israel’s blockade and ongoing offensive. A breakdown of law and order has led to widespread looting and contributed to chaos and violence around aid deliveries.

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AS--BANGLADESH-CRASH

Bangladesh students protest after air force jet crash into school kills 32

SUMMARY: Hundreds of students have protested near the site of the deadly crash of a Bangladesh air force training jet into a school in the capital, demanding accountability and the halt of training flights. The death toll from Monday’s crash rose to 32. The military is investigating the crash on the trainee pilot’s first solo flight. The ongoing unrest shut down traffic in parts of Dhaka, which is still recovering from last year’s student uprising that forced the prime minister from power. Some students entered the country’s administrative headquarters and were dispersed with tear gas and stun grenades.

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EU--UKRAINE-CORRUPTION

Thousands gather to protest as Zelenskyy signs bill weakening anti-corruption agencies

SUMMARY: Thousands of Ukrainians have protested in Kyiv and other cities, urging President Zelenskyy to veto a controversial anti-corruption bill. Despite public outcry, Zelenskyy signed the bill into law Tuesday, according to parliament. The legislation increases the prosecutor general’s control over anti-corruption agencies, sparking fears it undermines their independence. Critics, including the EU, warn this weakens Ukraine’s anti-corruption efforts, crucial for EU membership and Western aid. Protesters accused the government of prioritizing loyalty over reform. Transparency International and activists have condemned the move, calling it a setback for democracy. The protests mark Ukraine’s largest anti-government rally in over three years.

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US--GAZA-JOURNALISTS

AFP journalists sound alarm about dire conditions faced by hungry colleagues in Gaza

SUMMARY: A group of journalists at Agence France-Presse is sounding the alarm about conditions faced by their colleagues working in Gaza, saying that without immediate intervention, the last reporters working there will die. AFP, The Associated Press and Reuters all have teams in Gaza to get out the news from a war-torn territory where Israel generally forbids outside journalists to enter. The AFP journalists said that one of its photographers in Gaza wrote over the weekend that he no longer has the strength to work for the media. Disease, danger from military strikes and, increasingly hunger is a pressing problem there.

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EU--UNESCO-US

Trump administration withdraws from UNESCO again, only 2 years after US rejoined

SUMMARY: The Trump administration has announced that it will once again withdraw from the U.N. cultural agency UNESCO. The move Tuesday was expect and has the U.S. further retreating from international organizations. The decision to pull U.S. funding and participation from UNESCO comes two years after the Biden administration rejoined following a controversial, five-year absence that began during President Donald Trump’s first term. The White House cited similar concerns as it did in 2018, saying it believes U.S. involvement is not in its national interest and accusing the agency promoting anti-Israel speech. The UNESCO chief said she “deeply” regrets the U.S. decision but said the agency “has prepared for it.” She denied accusations of anti-Israel bias,

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BUSINESS

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FINANCIAL-MARKETS

US stocks tick toward another record following a US-Japan trade deal

SUMMARY: U.S. stocks are ticking toward another record following a trade deal between the world’s No. 1 and No. 4 economies. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Wednesday, coming off its latest all-time high. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 349 points, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.2%. Stocks rallied even more in Tokyo, where the Nikkei 225 jumped 3.5% after President Donald Trump announced a deal that would place a 15% tax on imports from Japan. That’s lower than the 25% rate Trump had earlier threatened. Big U.S. companies continued to offer updates about how Trump’s tariffs are affecting them, and Treasury yields rose.

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US--TRUMP-AI

From tech podcasts to policy: Trump’s new AI plan leans heavily on Silicon Valley industry ideas

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is unveiling an “AI Action Plan,” shaped by Silicon Valley tech leaders who supported his campaign. The plan being released Wednesday is expected to focus on boosting artificial intelligence technology exports, streamlining permits for energy-intensive data centers, and countering perceived liberal bias in AI systems, dubbed “woke AI.” Opponents of the Trump administration’s AI agenda argue it prioritizes the needs of Big Tech over people. Nearly 100 groups have come together to sign a resolution calling for a “People’s AI Action Plan” that would preserve safeguards for the American public.

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AS--ASIA TRUMP TARIFFS

Flurry of trade deals offers relief for some Asian countries, while others wait

SUMMARY: U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a flurry of trade deals that will relieve some pressure on companies and consumers from sharply higher tariffs on imports from Japan and a handful of other Asian countries. A deal with China is pending. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says an Aug. 12 deadline might be postponed again to allow more time for talks. The deals offer as little as a 1% reduction in Trump’s originally proposed tariffs for the Philippines and keep higher tariffs on key exports of steel and aluminum. Economists say the tariffs inevitably will dent growth in Asia and the world.

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US--TRUMP-TARIFFS

Trump announces trade deal with Japan that lowers threatened tariff to 15%

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has announced a trade framework with Japan, placing a 15% tax on goods imported from that nation. Trump posted on Truth Social that “This Deal will create Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs.” The 15% tax is a meaningful drop from the 25% rate that Trump, in a recent letter to Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, said would be levied starting Aug. 1. Ishiba says the new trade agreement will benefit both sides. Trump also announced a trade framework with the Philippines that would impose a tariff of 19% on its goods while American-made products would face no import taxes. The president also reaffirmed his 19% tariffs on Indonesia.

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US--SODA SWEETENERS-WHAT TO KNOW

What to know about soda sweeteners as sugar returns to American Coke

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump teased the announcement last week, but Coca-Cola finally confirmed it Tuesday: a version of Coke’s trademark cola sweetened with cane sugar will be released in the U.S. this fall. For decades, Coke and other beverage makers have used high fructose corn syrup or artificial sweeteners in their U.S. sodas. But consumers are increasingly looking for products with fewer and more natural ingredients. Nutritionists say high fructose corn syrup and cane sugar are both sugars with around the same amount of calories. They are equally likely to lead to issues like obesity and tooth decay.

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US-PHILANTHROPY-PUBLIC FUNDING

The government was once a steady partner for nonprofits. That’s changing

SUMMARY: In his second term, President Donald Trump has cut a huge range of federal grants that fund social services. The cuts are disrupting the decades-long partnerships between the government and nonprofits. An Urban Institute analysis shows the scale and breadth of that relationship. In 2021, nonprofits received $267 billion in grants from all levels of government grants. More than half of nonprofits would face budget deficits without this funding. Nonprofits across the U.S. are struggling to adapt, with some forced to restructure or reduce services. Leaders warn that private donations cannot replace the scale of government support.

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HEALTH/SCIENCE

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MED--PARKINSON’S-EXPLAINER

What to know about Parkinson’s disease after Ozzy Osbourne’s death

SUMMARY: Heavy metal rocker Ozzy Osbourne died this week at 76, about five years after announcing he had Parkinson’s disease. Parkinson’s is a neurologic disease that robs people of control over their movements. It typically starts with tremors and is characterized by slow movement, a shuffling gait, stiff limbs, balance problems and slurred speech. About 10 million people worldwide are living with the disease, which usually appears after age 60. While Parkinson’s itself isn’t considered fatal, people can die from complications of the disease, including lung problems as muscle weakness impedes the ability to cough and to swallow.

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CB--BARBADOS-REDISCOVERED SNAKE

Scientists in Barbados overturn hundreds of rocks to rediscover world’s smallest-known snake

SUMMARY: No one had spotted the world’s smallest known snake for nearly two decades. Some scientists worried that maybe the Barbados threadsnake had become extinct. But Connor Blades lifted a rock in a tiny forest in Barbados and held his breath one sunny morning. The project officer with the eastern Caribbean island’s environment ministry had already spent more than a year looking for the snake. The species can fit comfortably on a coin. The specimen in front of him was too tiny to identify with the naked eye. So he analyzed it several hours later in front of a microscope at the University of the West Indies. And it was a Barbados threadsnake.

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

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CLIMATE-UN CHIEF

AP Exclusive: UN chief says market forces point the way to curbing climate change

SUMMARY: United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres says money, not just science, makes the case for curbing climate change. Guterres in an exclusive interview with The Associated Press highlights the falling costs of renewable energy like solar and wind. Guterres warns that investments in fossil fuels could become financial losses. He stresses the urgency of reducing emissions to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, a goal set by the Paris Agreement. While some scientists believe that target is unattainable, Guterres says he still has hope. Still, he acknowledges the worsening climate crisis and said it’s connected to global issues like poverty and instability.

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EDUCATION

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US--TRUMP-HARVARD

Harvard under investigation over participation in visa program for foreign students and researchers

SUMMARY: The State Department says it’s investigating whether Harvard University will remain part of a government program that allows foreign nationals to take part in cultural and education exchange programs. The move Wednesday is the latest in a series of inquires by the Trump administration targeted the Ivy League school. Harvard already has filed a lawsuit challenging $2.6 billion in federal funding cuts. And the school accuses the administration of waging a retaliation campaign after Harvard rejected demands from a federal antisemitism task force in April. The State Department isn’t saying why it’s investigating Harvard’s eligibility to take part in the Exchange Visitor Program.

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US--ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE-TEENS

Teens say they are turning to AI for friendship

SUMMARY: Teenagers are increasingly turning to AI for advice, emotional support and decision-making, according to a new study. Common Sense Media found that over 70% of teens have used AI companions, with many finding the interactions as satisfying as talking to real friends. Experts warn this trend could harm social skills and mental health, as teens rely on AI for validation and avoid real-world challenges. Concerns also include inappropriate content and the lack of regulation of AI platforms. Researchers emphasize that while AI can assist, it should not replace human connections, especially during adolescence, a critical time for social and emotional development.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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ENT--MATTHEW PERRY

Doctor pleads guilty to selling Matthew Perry ketamine in the weeks before the actor’s death

SUMMARY: A doctor has pleaded guilty to illegally supplying ketamine to Matthew Perry before the overdose death of the ‘Friends’ star. On Wednesday, Dr. Salvador Plasencia admitted in federal court to providing Perry with ketamine vials, lozenges, and syringes in the weeks leading up to his death on October 28, 2023. Prosecutors say Plasencia also injected Perry with the drug and taught his assistant how to administer it. Perry had struggled with addiction for years. Plasencia faces up to 40 years in prison but has not yet been sentenced and may get a lighter sentence. Another defendant’s trial is set for next month.

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ENT--MUSIC-BUCKINGHAM NICKS

After much speculation, Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham announce ‘Buckingham Nicks’ reissue

SUMMARY: Fleetwood Mac’s Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham have announced the reissue of 1973’s “Buckingham Nicks.” It is their only full-length album as a duo and had not been available on CD or streaming platforms. The remastered version arrives Sept. 19 via Rhino Records’ high-fidelity series and was sourced from the original analog master tapes. It will also receive a CD and digital release for the first time. The news arrives after nearly a week of online speculation and Instagram posts. The opening track, “Crying in the Night,” was available to stream Wednesday. The album paved the way for the young duo to join Fleetwood Mac.

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ENT--OBIT-OZZY OSBOURNE

Ozzy Osbourne, who led Black Sabbath and became the godfather of heavy metal, dies at 76

SUMMARY: The gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, Ozzy Osbourne has died. A family statement said he died Tuesday, just weeks after his farewell show. He was 76. The statement did not include a cause but in 2020, Osbourne revealed he had Parkinson’s disease. Either clad in black or bare-chested, the Grammy-winning singer was often the target of parents’ groups for his imagery and once caused an uproar for biting the head off a bat. Later, he would reveal himself to be a doddering and sweet father on the reality TV show “The Osbournes.”

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ENT--OBIT-OZZY OSBOURNE-ABRIDGED

Ozzy Osbourne, godfather of heavy metal who led Black Sabbath, dies at 76

SUMMARY: Ozzy Osbourne, the gloomy, demon-invoking lead singer of the pioneering band Black Sabbath who became the throaty, growling voice of heavy metal, has died. A family statement says he died Tuesday, just weeks after his farewell show. He was 76. Black Sabbath’s 1969 self-titled debut LP has been likened to the Big Bang of heavy metal. Either clad in black or bare-chested, the singer was often the target of parents’ groups for his imagery and once caused an uproar for biting the head off a bat. Later, he would reveal himself to be a doddering and sweet father on the influential reality TV show “The Osbournes.”

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TEN--VENUS WILLIAMS-WINNING AT 45

A historic win by 45-year-old Venus Williams resonates and shows there are no limits for excellence

SUMMARY: There are plenty of reasons why this particular victory by Venus Williams in this particular tennis match resonates with so many folks. That she’s 45, for one thing. Only one woman, Martina Navratilova, ever has won a tour-level singles match while older; her last victory came at 47 in 2004. That Williams hadn’t entered a tournament anywhere in 16 months. That she needed surgery for uterine fibroids. And when asked Tuesday night after beating her 23-year-old opponent, Peyton Stearns, 6-3, 6-4 at the DC Open what message others might take away from that performance and that result, Williams was quick to provide an answer about there being no limits for excellence.

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OLY--US OLYMPICS-TRANSGENDER ATHLETES

US Olympic and Paralympic officials bar transgender women from competing in Olympic women’s sports

SUMMARY: The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports. The committee is citing an executive order from President Donald Trump. The order, signed in February, threatens to cut funding for organizations allowing transgender athletes in women’s sports. The policy is listed under the USOPC Athlete Safety Policy and follows a similar move by the NCAA earlier this year. National governing bodies for various sports like swimming and track and field are expected to comply with the directive.

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