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NATIONAL

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US--IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT-LOS ANGELES

Gregory Bovino, head of Los Angeles campaign, shows how immigration agents rack up arrests

SUMMARY: The Border Patrol agent leading immigration enforcement in Los Angeles was removed from his position in 2023 under President Joe Biden. Gregory Bovino’s remarkable fall and rise illustrates how much immigration policy and tactics have changed under Biden’s successor, Donald Trump. The telegenic, North Carolina native’s views and style are in lockstep with the White House. He unflinchingly defends actions that have broken norms, including from Trump’s first term. Catchphrases describe the work. “Time on the X” refers to how long agents spend at a raid; they must leave quickly to avoid protesters. “Turn and burn” is about pacing.

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US--POWERBALL JACKPOT

Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner

SUMMARY: The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion after yet another drawing passed without a big winner. The numbers selected Wednesday were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22. Since May 31, there have been 41 straight drawings without a big winner. The next drawing will be Saturday night, with the prize expected to be the third-largest in U.S. lottery history. The prize amount is for a winner who chooses payment over 29 years through an annuity. A winner who opts for cash would receive an estimated $770.3 million. Powerball tickets cost $2, and the game is offered in 45 states plus Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

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US--IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT-LOS ANGELES-TAKEAWAYS

Takeaways: Gregory Bovino is breaking norms while leading immigration enforcement in Los Angeles

SUMMARY: Two years ago Gregory Bovino was relieved of command of the Border Patrol’s El Centro, California, sector and encouraged to retire. Now he leads immigration enforcement in Los Angeles. The assignment began June 6 when the Trump administration launched its first sustained blitz of a U.S. city with speed and force that broke recent norms. His career rebound illustrates how radically immigration policy has changed. And Bovino says he is far from finished. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker says Bovino called the head of the state police to say immigration officers were coming to Chicago.

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US--ABORTION-TEXAS

Texas lawmakers approve letting private citizens sue abortion pill providers

SUMMARY: A bill that would let Texas residents sue out-of-state abortion pill providers for up to $100,000 has been passed by lawmakers and sent to the governor. It’s the first legislation of its kind in any state. Supporters hail it as a tool to stop medication abortions, which remain available despite being illegal in Texas. Abortion rights groups deride it as a “bounty hunter bill” that would encourage private citizens to engage in a form of legalized vigilante justice. Lawmakers agreed to cap the award for most people at $10,000, with the other $90,000 to go to charity. If the law is signed, it’s likely to face legal challenges.

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US--TRUMP-CHICAGO

Chicago prepares for an influx of National Guard troops and immigration agents

SUMMARY: Chicago residents are bracing for an influx of military patrols and immigration agents in the coming days. Community leaders have been busy planning protests and advising residents about their rights. Details of the operation were still scant Wednesday, but President Donald Trump has said an immigration crackdown and National Guard deployment were both in the works. The preparations seem familiar in the Democratic stronghold that’s often been in Trump’s crosshairs. Still, leaders of schools, churches and community groups, particularly in immigrant enclaves and Black and Latino neighborhoods, say there’s increased urgency and coordination in preparing for theexpected troop deployment and the deluge of attention that will accompany it.

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US--VACCINE MANDATES-FLORIDA

Florida plans to become first state to eliminate all childhood vaccine mandates

SUMMARY: Florida plans to become the first state to eliminate vaccine mandates that have been a cornerstone of public health policy for decades in keeping schoolchildren and citizens safe from infectious diseases. State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo describes current vaccine requirements as an immoral intrusion on rights. He argues that parents should make health decisions for their children. Vaccines have been proven over decades of use to be safe and the most effective way to stop the spread of communicable diseases, especially among schoolchildren. Dr. Rana Alissa from the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics warns that removing vaccines increases risks for students and staff.

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US--CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES

Wildfire devastates historic California gold mining town, homes burn in blaze caused by lightning

SUMMARY: A quick-moving wildfire has burned homes in a California Gold Rush town settled around 1850 by Chinese miners who were driven out of a nearby camp. It’s one of nearly two dozen fires burning across Northern California Wednesday. The quick-moving fire near Chinese Camp is threatening the few remaining historic structures. The roughly 100 residents in the Sierra Nevada foothills town had to evacuate. The fire also has closed a main highway between San Francisco and Yosemite National Park. It’s unclear whether any of the town’s Gold Rush era structures have been damaged in the fire that erupted Tuesday.

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US--ELECTION 2026-REDISTRICTING-WHAT TO KNOW

Missouri takes up Trump’s redistricting effort in Republican push to win more US House seats

SUMMARY: Missouri lawmakers are meeting in a special session to redraw the state’s U.S. House districts. The session that began Wednesday is part of President Donald Trump’s push to help Republicans retain control of Congress in next year’s elections. Missouri is the third state to pursue mid-decade redistricting for partisan advantage, following Texas and California. Republicans currently hold six of Missouri’s eight congressional seats. A revised map proposed by Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe could give Republicans a chance to win seven seats in next year’s elections. More states may follow with their own redistricting efforts.

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US--DC-FEDERAL-INTERVENTION

DC lawsuit challenges Trump’s National Guard deployment as a forced ‘military occupation’

SUMMARY: The District of Columbia is challenging President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard in Washington. The city is asking a federal court to intervene even as Trump plans to send troops to other cities in the name of driving down crime. The district said in a lawsuit that the deployment, which now involves more than 1,000 troops, is an illegal use of the military for domestic law enforcement. The White House says deploying the Guard to protect federal assets and assist law enforcement is within Trump’s authority as president.

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US--TRUMP-FEDERAL RESERVE NOMINEE

Trump’s Fed nominee says he’d keep his White House job even if confirmed by the Senate

SUMMARY: Stephen Miran, President Donald Trump’s pick to join the Federal Reserve board, says he’d remain a White House employee even if the Senate confirms him to fill an unexpired term at the central bank. Miran made the disclosure at a Senate hearing Thursday. He said that on the advice of his lawyers, he’d take an “unpaid leave of absence” as chair of the White House Council of Economic Advisers. Miran later said he’d only resign from the Republican administration if he were nominated for a longer term at the Fed. Democrats blasted Miran’s plan to keep his day job at the White House.

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US--TRUMP-TECH LEADERS

Trump will host top tech CEOs at a White House dinner. Musk won’t be there

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump will host a high-powered list of tech CEOs for a dinner at the White House. The White House says Thursday’s guest list includes Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, Apple CEO Tim Cook, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and a dozen other executives from the biggest artificial intelligence and tech firms. One notable absence from the guest list is Elon Musk, once a close ally Trump tasked with running the government-slashing Department of Government Efficiency. Musk had a public breakup with the Republican president. Some dinner guests also are expected to participate in a meeting of the White House’s Artificial Intelligence Education task force, chaired by first lady Melania Trump.

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US--TRUMP-TARIFFS

Trump says US would be on ‘brink of economic catastrophe’ unless justices rule his tariffs are legal

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says the country would be on “the brink of economic catastrophe” without the import taxes he’s imposed on U.S. rivals and allies alike. His administration is using near-apocalyptic terms that are highly unusual in Supreme Court filings as it asks the justices to intervene and reverse an appeals court ruling that found most of Trump’s tariffs are an illegal use of an emergency powers law. The tariffs remain in place, for now. Trump’s team wants the justices to decide in a week’s time whether to hear the case and hold arguments the first week of November.

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US--TRUMP-NEW ORLEANS

Trump suggests National Guard could go into New Orleans, a blue city in a red state

SUMMARY: President Trump suggests New Orleans could be his next target for deploying the National Guard to fight crime. This follows his decision to send additional law enforcement to Chicago and Baltimore. Trump said Wednesday that Louisiana’s Republican governor wanted him to send in law enforcement to help police the state’s biggest city. City leaders are balking at the idea. City Councilmember Oliver Thomas noted that crime has decreased in New Orleans and calls the move “very political or a major overreaction!” Trump’s latest comments came a day after he suggested that the National Guard might soon be deployed to Chicago and Baltimore.

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US--TRUMP-VENEZUELA

Trump says US strike targeting Venezuelan gang will cause cartels to think twice

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump is justifying the lethal military strike that his administration said was carried out a day earlier against a Venezuelan gang as a necessary effort by the United States to send an unmistakable message to Latin American cartels. Meawhile, Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned that such operations “will happen again.” Rubio at news conference as he visited Mexico City on Wednesday added that previous U.S. interdiction efforts in Latin America have not worked. He said, “What will stop them is when you blow them up, when you get rid of them.”

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US--TRUMP-POLAND

Trump assures Polish leader of a continued robust US military presence in the European nation

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump has affirmed that the United States will keep a robust military presence in Poland as he held a warm meeting with Karol Nawrocki, the new president of the American ally in Europe. Trump had taken the unusual step of endorsing Nawrocki in the Polish elections earlier this year, and Trump said Wednesday that the U.S.-Polish relationship has always been strong but “now it’s better than ever.” When asked by a reporter whether the U.S. planned to continue placing troops in Poland, Trump said the U.S. would and that “we’ll put more there if they want.” Currently, about 8,200 American troops are stationed in Poland.

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LT--MEXICO-US-RUBIO

Rubio says US and Mexico will strengthen security collaboration

SUMMARY: Mexico and the United States have agreed to continue collaborating on cross-border security issues like fighting the trafficking of drugs, guns and fuel. This announcement came during U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit Wednesday. Both countries emphasized that the cooperation would respect each other’s sovereignty. Initially, a broad security agreement was expected, but it evolved into a reaffirmation of ongoing collaboration. A new “high-level implementation group” will oversee these efforts. The focus remains on stopping fentanyl and other drugs from entering the U.S. and controlling migration, which has significantly decreased.

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US--EPSTEIN-CONGRESS

Epstein survivors implore Congress to act as push for disclosure builds

SUMMARY: Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse have gathered on Capitol Hill to demand the release of the sex trafficking investigation into the late financier. On Wednesday, they pushed back against President Donald Trump’s dismissal of the issue as a “hoax.” During a news conference, the women shared their experiences and called for transparency and accountability. Lawmakers are divided on how to proceed, with some Republicans supporting a bill to force the Department of Justice to release records. The Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee has released some documents. Survivors see this as a crucial moment for justice and accountability.

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LT--ECUADOR-US-RUBIO

Rubio says US is designating 2 more gangs as foreign terrorist groups

SUMMARY: Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the United States is designating two Ecuadorian gangs as foreign terrorist organizations. It’s the Trump administration’s latest move against cartels. The announcement Thursday came as Rubio traveled to Ecuador to meet with its leaders in a trip to Latin America this week. Los Lobos and Los Choneros are two Ecuadorian gangs blamed for much of the violence that began since the pandemic.

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EU--PORTUGAL-STREETCAR DERAILED

Portuguese investigators search for cause of Lisbon streetcar crash that killed 16

SUMMARY: Portuguese officials are sifting through the wreckage of a streetcar in downtown Lisbon, trying to determine why the popular tourist attraction derailed during the busy summer season. The crash in Portugal’s capital city Wednesday killed 16 people and injured 21, five of them seriously. Prime Minister Luis Montenegro called the derailment “one of the biggest tragedies of our recent past.” Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas meanwhile said “the city needs answers.” The Elevador da Gloria derailed during the evening rush hour Wednesday. The electric streetcar, also known as a funicular, provides a short and picturesque trip a few hundred meters up and down a steep city street.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Macron says 26 countries pledge troops as a reassurance force for Ukraine after fighting ends

SUMMARY: French President Emmanuel Macron says that 26 of Ukraine’s allies have pledged to deploy troops as a “reassurance force” for the war-torn country once fighting ends in the conflict with Russia. Speaking after a meeting of the so-called “coalition of the willing” in Paris, Macron says the countries have committed to deploying troops in Ukraine — or to maintaining a presence on land, at sea, or in the air — to help guarantee the country’s security the day after a ceasefire or peace is achieved. Earlier Thursday, Macron and other European leaders met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the the U.S. envoy for peace talks, Steve Witkoff.

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EU--PORTUGAL-STREETCAR DERAILED-WHAT TO KNOW

What to know about the streetcar derailment in Lisbon

SUMMARY: The derailment of a popular streetcar in Portugal’s capital has killed 16 people and injured 21 others. Officials are calling the crash one of Lisbon’s worst tragedies in recent memory. Official details about the crash were still scant Thursday morning. Authorities called the derailment on Wednesday an accident. The government said an investigation into the causes was underway. Officials declined to speculate on whether a faulty brake or a snapped cable may have caused the derailment. The injured included Portuguese people as well as two Germans, two Spaniards and one person each from France, Italy, Switzerland, Canada, Morocco, South Korea and Cape Verde.

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LT--TROPICAL-WEATHER

Lorena is downgraded to a tropical storm but still poses a flooding and mudslide threat to Mexico

SUMMARY: Lorena has weakened to a tropical storm, but forecasters warn of life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides in parts of Mexico’s Baja California peninsula. The U.S. National Hurricane Center says Thursday that Lorena’s maximum sustained winds were at 70 mph. The storm is centered just off the coast of Mexico about 125 miles west-southwest of Cabo San Lazaro. Lorena is expected to weaken further but could still bring heavy rainfall to parts of Baja California Sur, Baja California, and Sonora states. Meanwhile, Hurricane Kiko remains a Category 4 storm. Kiko may bring impacts to Hawaii in the next several days. However, forecasters say it’s too early to determine the location and intensity of those impacts.

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AS--AFGHANISTAN-EARTHQUAKE

Death toll from Afghan earthquake jumps to more than 2,200 as aid agencies plead for funds

SUMMARY: A Taliban government spokesman says the death toll from a major earthquake in Afghanistan has risen to 2,205. The shallow, magnitude-6.0 quake struck the mountainous and remote eastern part of the country late Sunday, leveling villages and trapping people under rubble. Most of the casualties have been in Kunar province, where people typically live in wood and mud-brick houses along steep river valleys separated by high mountains.. Rescue efforts are ongoing, but rough terrain and funding cuts are hindering relief. Afghanistan has already been facing drought, a weak economy, and the recent return of some 2 million refugees.

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AS--CHINA-NORTH KOREA

China’s Xi and North Korea’s Kim pledge deeper ties during meeting in Beijing

SUMMARY: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of festivities commemorating the end of World War II, state media reported Thursday. Kim attended a Chinese military parade in Beijing a day earlier alongside other foreign leaders including Russian President Vladimir Putin. Experts say Kim likely hopes to restore ties with China. The country is North Korea’s biggest trading partner and aid provider. There have been questions about the bilateral relationship. China wants its neighbor to return to negotiations and give up its nuclear weapons development.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-GAZA

Palestinian death toll passes 64,000, health officials say, as Israel and Hamas dig in on demands

SUMMARY: Health officials in the Gaza Strip say that more than 64,000 have been killed in the nearly two-year Israel-Hamas war. Hamas and Israel meanwhile reiterated their incompatible demands for ending the fighting sparked by the militant group’s attack on Oct. 7, 2023. Local hospitals said Thursday that Israeli strikes killed 28 people overnight and into Thursday. Israel is pressing ahead with its planned offensive in famine-stricken Gaza City. In the occupied West Bank, Israelis established a new settlement in a Palestinian city, according to an anti-settlement monitoring group.

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EU--UKRAINE-EUROPE-SECURITY-GUARANTEES

European leaders face tough choices as the UK and France host another meeting on Ukraine

SUMMARY: European countries are facing tough choices as they meet in Paris to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine. A so-called “coalition of the willing” led by France and the U.K. insists on U.S. backing for any European force in Ukraine. But while U.S. President Donald Trump has hinted at American involvement, participation remains unclear. After a recent meeting with Putin in Alaska, Trump stopped pushing for a ceasefire in Ukraine, something European leaders say is necessary to deploy troops.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR-EVACUATION

In ruined Ukrainian cities, residents have tried to cling to hope but eventually they leave

SUMMARY: Residents of Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region are facing devastating conditions as evacuations continue amid ongoing conflict. For many, like 69-year-old Tetiana Zaichikova, the decision to leave follows a defining explosion. The region has been heavily contested for years, with Russian forces now controlling about 70% of the area. Despite hopes for peace, conditions in cities like Kostiantynivka have become dire, with no reliable utilities and constant attacks. Police Officer Yevhen Mosiichuk has been evacuating residents daily, witnessing the worsening situation. Many evacuees, often elderly and poor, are leaving everything behind, uncertain of what lies ahead.

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AS--MYANMAR-EARTHQUAKE

AP visit to Myanmar highlights its struggle to rebuild after an earthquake while a civil war rages

SUMMARY: An earthquake that killed more than 3,800 people in Myanmar in March unfolded as the country was already mired in a civil war, in which armed militias and pro-democracy forces are fighting the military-led government that seized power from a democratically elected government. During a rare trip into the disaster zone, The Associated Press recently witnessed a country laboring to rebuild roads, temples, hospitals, schools and government buildings, while still grappling with deadly divisions. The ongoing fighting and destruction of infrastructure has added to the challenge of bringing aid to the worst-hit areas.

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AS--PAKISTAN-FLOODS

300,000 more people evacuated in eastern Pakistan after a new Indian flood alert

SUMMARY: Officials say nearly 300,000 people have been evacuated in the past 48 hours from flood-hit areas of Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province, bringing the total number displaced since last month to 1.3 million. Authorities on Wednesday were struggling to divert overflowing rivers onto farmlands to protect major cities, as part of one of the largest rescue and relief operations in Punjab’s history. Disaster management officials said a new flood alert by India was shared with Pakistan through diplomatic channels early Wednesday. It was the second such alert in 24 hours, following heavy rains and water releases from dams in India.

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UN--UNITED NATIONS-HAITI

US and Panama propose new force of 5,550 in Haiti with the power to detain gang suspects

SUMMARY: The United States and Panama are urging the U.N. Security Council to authorize a 5,550-member force with the power to detain gang members in Haiti to help stop the escalating violence. The two countries outlined their proposal in a draft resolution to the U.N. Security Council obtained Wednesday by The Associated Press. It would transform the Kenya-led multinational force now deployed in the Caribbean nation into a much larger force. The first Kenyans arrived in Haiti in June 2024 and the force was supposed to have 2,500 troops, but it has been plagued by a lack of funding and its current strength is below 1,000. Gangs have grown in power since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse in 2021.

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ML--SUDAN-LANDSLIDE-EXPLAINER

Sudan’s latest tragedy counts a village wiped out by a landslide

SUMMARY: The Darfur landslide adds to Sudan’s woes. The northeastern African country is already grappling with a civil war and severe humanitarian crises, including famine and disease outbreaks. The landslide has struck the village of Tarasin in Marrah Mountains in Darfur following days of heavy rainfall. The Sudan Liberation Movement-Army, a rebel group controlling the area, says the village was completely leveled. The United Nations estimates between 300 and 1,000 people may have died and has mobilized support for the hard-to-reach area.

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ML--SUDAN-LANDSLIDE

About 100 bodies recovered from landslide-hit village in Sudan’s Darfur as pope urges help

SUMMARY: Search teams have recovered around 100 bodies from a remote village in Sudan’s Darfur region after a landslide devastated the area over the weekend. The rebel group, the Sudan Liberation Movement-Army, said the recovery operation took place Tuesday, warning the death toll could reach 1,000. The United Nations said the area is extremely hard to reach. They estimate between 300 and 1,000 people may have died. Pope Leo XIV addressed the tragedy Wednesday, calling for a coordinated response. Heavy rains are making rescue efforts difficult. This landslide is the latest disaster amid Sudan’s ongoing civil war, which began in April 2023.

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ML--GAZA CITY-DISPLACEMENT

With Israeli advance looming, Palestinians in Gaza City ask when to leave and where to go

SUMMARY: With Israel promising a punishing new offensive, Palestinians in Gaza’s largest city are paralyzed with fear. They are unsure where to go, when to leave and if they will ever return. Israel has declared Gaza City to be a combat zone while the military moves forward with plans to overtake it in a campaign to crush Hamas. Parts of the city are already considered “red zones,” where Palestinians have been ordered to evacuate ahead of expected heavy fighting. That has left people there on edge. Departing the city now could mean leaving for good, but staying behind could be deadly.

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LT--VENEZUELA-TREN DE ARAGUA

What to know about Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang as Trump justifies attack

SUMMARY: The deadly U.S. military attack on a boat accused of carrying drugs in the Caribbean is the latest in a series of extraordinary measures that President Donald Trump has taken to combat the threat he sees from the Tren de Aragua gang. The White House has offered few details on Tuesday’s attack and insists the 11 people aboard were members of the gang. The criminal organization traces its roots to a Venezuelan prison and is not known for having a big role in global drug trafficking. It’s more known for its involvement in contract killings, extortions and human smuggling.

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EU--IRAN-NUCLEAR

Iran increased stockpile of near weapons-grade uranium before Israeli attack, UN agency says

SUMMARY: A confidential United Nations report seen by The Associated Press says Iran further increased its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels before Israel launched its military attack on June 13. The report by the Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency said that as of June 13, Iran had 440.9 kilograms of uranium enriched up to 60%, an increase of 32.3 kilograms since the IAEA’s last report in May. That material is a short, technical step away from weapons-grade levels of 90%. The report also said that Iran and the IAEA haven’t reached agreement on resuming inspections of sites affected by Israeli and U.S. bombing in June.

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US-TRUMP-TARIFFS-REFUNDS

If Trump’s biggest tariffs get thrown out, companies could get a refund - but not consumers

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump likes to boast about how much money the U.S. Treasury is raking in from the massive taxes – tariffs -- he’s slapped this year on imports from almost every country in the world. But two courts have now ruled that his biggest and boldest import taxes are illegal. If the Supreme Court agrees and strikes them down for good, the federal government could have to pay back many of the taxes it’s already collected from companies that import foreign products into the United States. But any refunds would go to the companies that paid the levies in the first place, not consumers.

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FINANCIAL MARKETS

Wall Street ticks higher with hopes for coming cuts to interest rates

SUMMARY: Wall Street is ticking higher as pressure from the bond market eases. The S&P rose 0.4% Thursday. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 180 points, and the Nasdaq composite gained 0.4%. Treasury yields fell following the latest discouraging signals on the job market. Reports indicated weaker hiring among private employers and a potential increase in layoffs. Neither is flashing a recession, but a slowdown in the job market could push the Federal Reserve to cut its main interest rate in a couple weeks. A more comprehensive jobs report is due Friday, which will likely carry more weight with the Fed.

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BE WELL-WORKING WELL-REMOTE JOBS

Remote jobs are hard to get. Workers who did share tips for finding one

SUMMARY: The trend of ditching traditional office space to work from living rooms and hotels accelerated when the coronavirus hit in 2020. Once given a taste of the freedom and flexibility, many workers grew accustomed to that lifestyle. Working parents enjoyed being home when children got off the school bus. Others found more time for exercise, socializing and nature. But many large companies began calling workers back into the office, making competition for remote jobs fierce. Many jobs advertised as remote attract hundreds of applications. Workers and career experts offer advice on how to land remote jobs in a competitive climate.

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US--MEDIA-NEWSMAX-FOX

Conservative news network Newsmax files antitrust lawsuit against Fox News

SUMMARY: The conservative news network Newsmax has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Fox News. It said Fox has sought to maintain its market dominance through intimidation and exclusionary business practices designed to stifle competition. The lawsuit says Fox has sought to block television distributors from carrying Newsmax or minimize its exposure, pressured guests not to appear on the rival network and hired private detectives to investigate Newsmax executives. The lawsuit was filed in U.S. District Court in south Florida. Newsmax seeks a jury trial. Fox, in a statement, said “Newsmax cannot sue their way out of their own competitive failures in the marketplace to chase headlines simply because they can’t attract viewers.”

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US-MED--KENNEDY-CONGRESS

Kennedy hearing turns rancorous as Democrats press him on COVID vaccine changes

SUMMARY: U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced tough bipartisan questioning about his COVID-19 policies in a Senate committee hearing. On Thursday, Democratic senators clashed with Kennedy over his changes to vaccine recommendations, while some Republican senators also expressed concerns. Kennedy praised President Donald Trump for the Operation Warp Speed initiative but criticized the safety of mRNA vaccines. He defended the firing of the CDC director, claiming she was dishonest. Kennedy’s actions, including replacing a vaccine advisory panel with skeptics, have drawn criticism from medical groups. They warn his policies could increase vaccine-preventable diseases and have called for his resignation.

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US-MED--LSD STUDY

LSD shows promise for reducing anxiety in drugmaker’s midstage study

SUMMARY: A midstage study of the psychedelic drug LSD showed positive results for easing symptoms in people with generalized anxiety disorder. The results published Thursday pave the way for additional testing and possible approval of the mind-altering chemical for medical use. Drugmaker Mindmed says it is conducting follow-up research in hopes of applying for Food and Drug Administration approval. The company’s work is part of a resurgence of interest in the medical potential of psychedelics. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and other Trump officials have suggested accelerating review of the drugs for veterans.

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US-MED--BE WELL-WEIGHTED VESTS

Do weighted vests really help you get in shape faster?

SUMMARY: Weighted vests are increasingly showing up in fitness classes and on jogging tracks. Social media influencers tout them as a way to keep bones healthy, increase performance and even accelerate weight loss. The vests add resistance to the torso through pockets with removable weights. But experts say there’s a lack of robust research on their benefits, so it’s unclear how much of the hype surrounding them is justified. They say some people, such as seniors or those who are pregnant, should be cautious about using them. And they urge people to seek guidance before using them for the first time.

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US--EDUCATION-TRUMP-HARVARD

Judge reverses Trump administration’s cuts of billions of dollars to Harvard University

SUMMARY: A federal judge in Boston has ordered the reversal of over $2.6 billion in federal funding cuts to Harvard University. The ruling, issued Wednesday, marks a significant victory for Harvard in its legal battle with the Trump administration. Judge Allison Burroughs found the cuts were illegal retaliation for Harvard’s refusal to comply with White House demands on governance and policies. The administration had linked the funding freezes to antisemitism issues on campus, but the judge called this a smokescreen. The White House said the administration would appeal the decision, making it unlikely that researchers receive funding any time soon.

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ENT--MATTHEW PERRY-DEFENDANTS-THINGS TO KNOW

Learn about the 5 people who’ve pleaded guilty in connection with Matthew Perry’s death

SUMMARY: It has been just over a year since authorities announced that five people had been indicted for their alleged roles in the overdose deaths of “Friends” star Matthew Perry. All five have now pleaded guilty and will be sentenced later this year. The most recent was Jasveen Sangha, who prosecutors say was known as the “Ketamine Queen.” She admitted to selling Perry the lethal dose. Another is Perry’s personal assistant who admitted to acting as a drug messenger and injecting Perry with ketamine. Another is a doctor who admitted to illegally providing Perry with large amounts of the drug in the weeks before his death.

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ENT--MATTHEW PERRY

‘Ketamine Queen’ pleads guilty to selling fatal dose to Matthew Perry

SUMMARY: A woman dubbed the “Ketamine Queen” has pleaded guilty to selling Matthew Perry the ketamine that killed him. Jasveen Sangha became the fifth and final defendant charged in the overdose death of the “Friends” star to plead guilty Wednesday after an agreement with federal prosecutors. The plea means the 42-year-old will avoid a trial that had been planned for later this month. Prosecutors cast Sangha as a prolific drug dealer who sought to sell especially to celebrities and other wealthy customers. According to court documents, she sold Perry 25 vials of ketamine four days before his death from an overdose of the drug.

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EU--ITALY-OBIT-ARMANI

Giorgio Armani, who dressed the powerful and famous from board room to Hollywood, dies at 91

SUMMARY: Giorgio Armani, the iconic Italian designer, has died at 91, his fashion house confirmed. Armani revolutionized Italian ready-to-wear fashion in the late 1970s with his relaxed silhouette. From the executive office to the Hollywood screen, Armani dressed the rich and famous in classic tailored styles, fashioned in super-soft fabrics and muted tones. His handsome black tie outfits and glittering evening gowns often stole the show on award season red carpets. Today, the Armani empire has an army of more than 9,000 employees. His empire, worth over $10 billion, included clothing, accessories and more.

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TEN--US OPEN-DJOKOVIC AT 38

Novak Djokovic is 38 and bidding for a 25th Slam title. He faces Carlos Alcaraz at the US Open

SUMMARY: Novak Djokovic is 38 and trying to conquer a much younger man’s game as he heads into the U.S. Open semifinals. It’s been two years since his most recent Grand Slam title, which — to him — must feel like an eternity. Last season was his first without earning at least one since 2017. And Djokovic is clear that, at this point in his career, those big trophies from the sport’s four biggest events are all he really cares about. He faces No. 2 Carlos Alcaraz, who is 22, in the semifinals Friday. Win that, and Djokovic could meet No. 1 Jannik Sinner, who is 23, in the final Sunday. Sinner faces Felix Auger-Aliassime, 25, in the other semifinal.

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