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NATIONAL

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US--SHOOTING-NEW YORK CITY

Police and dignitaries pay tribute to the officer killed in New York office shooting

SUMMARY: Police have lined up four rows deep to pay respects to a fellow officer who was among the victims of a gunman’s rampage at a Manhattan office tower. New York’s mayor and governor extolled Officer Didarul Islam as they and others mourned him at a service Thursday at a Bronx mosque. The 36-year-old Bangladeshi immigrant was building a career in the nation’s largest police force when he and three other people were shot to death in Monday’s attack. He served as a school safety agent before becoming a patrol officer less than four years ago. He was a married father of two, with a third child on the way.

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US--DELTA TURBULENCE

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

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

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US--ARKANSAS HIKERS KILLED

An Arkansas teacher is charged in the killing of a couple who were hiking with their children

SUMMARY: A man newly hired as a schoolteacher in Arkansas has been arrested in the killings of a couple in front of their children at Devil’s Den State Park. Arkansas State Police arrested the suspect at a barbershop in Springdale, Arkansas, on Wednesday and charged him with two counts of capital murder. Police have not mentioned a possible motive. Clinton David Brink and Cristen Amanda Brink were found dead Saturday on a walking trail at Devil’s Den. The Springdale district said the man was hired for the upcoming school year and had not yet met any families or students at the school.

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US--TRUMP-EPSTEIN-MAXWELL

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

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

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PACIFIC TSUNAMI WARNING-THINGS TO KNOW

Tsunami warnings fading after one of the largest earthquakes ever recorded. Here’s what to know

SUMMARY: One of the most powerful earthquakes ever recorded has sent a tsunami crashing into a Russian port and smaller waves barreling across the Pacific to the Americas and south to New Zealand. The danger had largely passed more than a day after the 8.8 magnitude quake, which was centered off the coast of the Kamchatka Peninsula in Russia’s Far East. No major damage was reported and tsunami warnings were canceled in most areas. But Chile raised its warning to the highest level early Wednesday for most of its lengthy Pacific coast and started evacuating hundreds of people.

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US--NEBRASKA EXPLOSION

Nebraska plant explosion killed 2 girls and an employee

SUMMARY: Officials have confirmed that two girls and a relative died in an explosion at a Nebraska biofuels plant. The children were waiting for an employee to finish work at Horizon Biofuels in Fremont when the blast occurred Tuesday. Fire crews battled smoldering flames and an unstable concrete structure. But responders were able to use heavy equipment to remove rubble in a portion of the building and recover the remains of all three individuals more than 24 hours after the explosion. Authorities believe a wood dust explosion in the plant’s elevator tower is likely to blame. The facility makes animal bedding and wood pellets. The company did not immediately respond to phone calls seeking comment.

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US--VIRGINIA COUNCILMEMBER-ATTACK

Virginia city councilman set on fire in workplace attack; suspect charged with attempted murder

SUMMARY: Police say a city councilmember in Virginia was set on fire by a man who entered a local magazine office. Investigators say Wednesday the attack stemmed from a “personal matter” and was unrelated to his politics or work as councilman. Lee Vogler is an elected official in Danville, Virginia. Police say the suspect entered Vogler’s office, where he works at a local magazine, confronted him and doused him in flammable liquid. Authorities say both men then left the building and the 29-year-old suspect set Vogler on fire. The suspect was charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated malicious wounding.

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US--AIRCRAFT DOWN-INVESTIGATION

NTSB finds Army chopper in fatal midair crash with plane was above altitude limit

SUMMARY: Investigators have found that a helicopter involved in a deadly crash with a passenger plane over Washington was flying above its height limit. The helicopter’s altitude-measuring instrument was also inaccurate. These findings were revealed during the first day of National Transportation Safety Board hearings. The crash, which occurred in January, killed 67 people. The board is examining how the Federal Aviation Administration and the Army may have contributed to the incident. The hearings will continue for three days, focusing on military helicopter routes, collision avoidance technology, and air traffic controller training at Ronald Reagan National Airport.

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US--COLORADO DENTIST-WIFE POISONED

Colorado dentist convicted of murder, gets life sentence for lacing wife’s shakes with poison

SUMMARY: A Colorado dentist has been convicted of murder in the poisoning death of his wife and sentenced to life in prison without possible parole. Jurors found James Craig guilty of first-degree murder on Wednesday. Prosecutors had accused Craig of repeatedly poisoning his wife Angela Craig, including by lacing her smoothies, over 10 days in 2023. When those attempts failed, prosecutors said, James Craig gave her a final dose of cyanide as she was hospitalized in suburban Denver. Craig stood in a hushed courtroom as the jury delivered guilty verdicts on murder and other charges. Afterward, the court heard emotional statements from the victim’s relatives before the judge sentenced Craig to life in prison.

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US--IMMIGRATION-SPRINGFIELD

Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by Trump braces to defend them against deportation

SUMMARY: An Ohio city whose Haitian migrants were disparaged by President Donald Trump last year as he pitched voters on his plans for an immigration crackdown is now bracing to defend them against possible deportation. A group of community members, clergy and Haitian leaders in Springfield gathered this week for several days of training sessions as they prepare to support potential deportees and provide them refuge. But Pastor Carl Ruby said organizers would rather persuade the Trump administration to reverse its decision to terminate legal protections provided for hundreds of thousands of Haitians in the U.S. under temporary protected status.

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US--JIMMY HOFFA

Hoffa legend endures 50 years after ex-Detroit union leader’s disappearance

SUMMARY: It was September 2012 and dozens of residents looked on as police cordoned off the area around a shed northeast of Detroit. Low whispers about who officers were searching for grew to excited chatter when the name Jimmy Hoffa was mentioned. By that time, the name had become sort of mythical in and around Detroit. Wednesday marks 50 years since the iron-fisted former Teamsters union boss disappeared from the Detroit area while meeting with mob figures — never seen or heard from since. The FBI’s Detroit office said Wednesday that the Hoffa investigation remains active and urged anyone with tips to come forward.

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US--PRESIDENTIAL FITNESS TEST

Trump plans to revive the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump plans to reestablish the Presidential Fitness Test for American schoolchildren. The program was created in 1966 and had children run and perform situps, pullups or pushups and a sit-and-reach test. It changed in 2012 to focus more on individual health than athletic feats. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says Trump wants to promote healthy active lifestyles for future generations. Trump plans to sign an order later Thursday reestablishing the President’s Council on Sports, Fitness, and Nutrition. He’ll be joined at the White House event by a number of prominent athletes, including some who’ve faced controversy.

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US--TRUMP-TARIFFS

Trump announces 90-day negotiating period with Mexico as 25% tariff rates stay in place

SUMMARY: President Donald Trump says there will be a 90-day negotiating period with Mexico over trade as 25% tariffs stay in place. Trump posted online Thursday a phone conversation with Claudia Sheinbaum was “very successful in that, more and more,” they’re “getting to know and understand each other.” Trump says goods from Mexico imported into the U.S. will continue to face a 25% tariff he has ostensibly linked to fentanyl trafficking. The Republican president says autos face a 25% tariff, while copper, aluminum and steel are taxed at 50%. Trump had threatened tariffs of 30% on goods from Mexico, something Sheinbaum says Mexico gets to stave off for the next three months.

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US--TRUMP-TARIFFS-PALESTINIANS

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

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

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US--TRUMP-HEALTH DATA

Trump administration is launching a new private health tracking system with Big Tech’s help

SUMMARY: The Trump administration is pushing for Americans to upload personal health data to new apps run by private tech companies. This initiative aims to make accessing health records and monitoring wellness easier. On Wednesday, President Donald Trump is expected to discuss this at an event with leaders from companies like Google and Amazon. The system will focus on diabetes, weight management, and digital tools for patient check-ins. While officials say patients must opt in and data will be secure, experts warn of ethical and legal concerns. Critics worry about data privacy and potential misuse of sensitive information.

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US--ELECTION 2026-GOVERNOR-HARRIS

Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor in 2026

SUMMARY: Former Vice President Kamala Harris says she will not run for California governor next year, leaving open the possibility that she could mount a third run for the White House in 2028. The Democrat’s decision, announced Wednesday, extends a guessing game about her political future that started after she lost last year’s presidential election to Donald Trump. She has not ruled out another run for president, after unsuccessful bids in 2020 and 2024. It’s not known when she will make that decision.

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INTERNATIONAL

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EU--RUSSIA-SYRIA

Russia hosts Syria’s new foreign minister for the first time since Assad’s ouster

SUMMARY: Syria’s top diplomat has met with Russian officials on the first visit to Moscow by a member of the new government in Damascus since former Syrian President Bashar Assad was ousted. Russian President Vladimir Putin hosted Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shibani in the Kremlin on Thursday, according to Syrian news agency SANA. Before the talks with Putin, al-Shibani met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and emphasized that Damascus is interested in having Russia “by our side.” Russia has retained some presence at its air and naval bases on the Syrian coast and the Kremlin has voiced hope for keeping the outposts.

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ML--MIDEAST WARS-GAZA

Trump envoy arrives in Israel as Gaza death toll rises for Palestinians seeking aid

SUMMARY: U.S. President Donald Trump’s special envoy has arrived in Israel to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Over the past 24 hours, at least 91 Palestinians have been killed and more than 600 wounded while trying to get aid, according to the Gaza Health Ministry. The Israeli military has not commented on the strikes, stating it targets militants and blames civilian deaths on Hamas. The envoy, Steve Witkoff, plans to meet with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the situation and a possible ceasefire. Meanwhile, international pressure on Israel to increase aid continues to grow.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR

Russian missile and drone attack on Kyiv kills at least 13 people and injures more than 130

SUMMARY: Authorities in Ukraine said a Russian drone and missile attack on the capital, Kyiv, killed at least 13 people, including a 6-year-old boy. A city official said Thursday that at least 132 other people were wounded, including 14 children. That made it the highest number of injured children in a single attack on Kyiv since Russia’s invasion three years ago, according to public records consulted by The Associated Press. A large part of a nine-story residential building collapsed after it was struck. Western leaders have accused Russian President Vladimir Putin of dragging his feet in U.S.-led peace efforts in an attempt to capture more Ukrainian land.

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EU--RUSSIA-UKRAINE-WAR-CORRUPTION

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

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

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EU--RUSSIA-PACIFIC-TSUNAMI-EXPLAINER

Russia’s ‘land of fire and ice’ was largely spared by the nearby earthquake and tsunami

SUMMARY: One of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded hit Russia’s Far East, flooding a fishing port with waves from a tsunami, cutting power to a few areas and sending some panicked residents to flee buildings but causing only a few injuries. The 750-mile-long peninsula nine time zones east of Moscow faces the Pacific Ocean on its east and the Sea of Okhotsk along its west coast. Called the “land of fire and ice,” Kamchatka has 29 active volcanoes. It hosts a major nuclear submarines base in Vilyuchinsk in Avacha Bay, home to five state-of-the-art Borei-class submarines armed with nuclear-tipped intercontinental ballistic missiles. That’s a key element of the country’s nuclear triad of land, sea and air forces.

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CN--CANADA-ISRAEL-PALESTINIANS

Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September in latest push against Israel’s Gaza policies

SUMMARY: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September, the latest development in a push against Israel’s Gaza policies. Carney convened a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday to discuss the situation there. Pressure to formally recognize Palestinian statehood has mounted since French President Emmanuel Macron announced his country will become the first major Western power to recognize a Palestinian state in September. The United Kingdom made a similar announcement on Tuesday. Though mostly symbolic, Canada’s recognition comes as part of a global shift against Israel and could increase diplomatic pressure for an end to the conflict. More than 140 countries recognize a Palestinian state, including a dozen in Europe.

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AS--PAKISTAN-US-TRADE DEAL

Pakistan and US reach a trade agreement to develop oil reserves and reduce tariffs

SUMMARY: The United States and Pakistan say they have reached a trade agreement that is expected to allow Washington to help develop Pakistan’s largely untapped oil reserves and lower tariffs for the South Asian country. Pakistani officials did not specify where the exploration would take place, but most of Pakistan’s reserves are believed to be in the insurgency-hit southwestern province of Balochistan, where separatists oppose any foreign investment. Early Thursday, U.S. President Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform: “We have just concluded a deal with the country of Pakistan, whereby Pakistan and the United States will work together on developing their massive oil reserves.” Pakistan’s premier also hailed the agreement.

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AS--PACIFIC-TSUNAMI

Tsunami evacuations ordered in South America, but worst risk appears to pass for US after huge quake

SUMMARY: Fears of a devastating tsunami across the Pacific were fading after one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded struck off a sparsely populated Russian peninsula, but communities along South America’s Pacific coast carried out evacuations and closed beaches. Warnings after the 8.8 magnitude quake sent people fleeing to rooftops in Japan and snarled traffic in Hawaii. Japan said one person died during its evacuations, and 21 were injured or became ill due to the hot weather at the time. Several people were hurt in Russia while rushing out of buildings. Tsunami waves swept into a Russian port and struck seaside areas of Japan, Hawaii and the U.S. West Coast but did not appear to cause major damage.

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AF--LESOTHO-TRUMP TARIFFS

US-imposed tariffs spelled disaster for this factory that exported clothes to American stores

SUMMARY: Officials and workers in the textile industry of the small African nation of Lesotho are holding their breath as a key deadline for U.S.-imposed tariffs approaches. The country came into the spotlight when it appeared at the top of President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariff list in April. Textile manufacturing is Lesotho’s biggest private industry. Although Lesotho’s initial tariff rate of 50% has dropped as Trump holds trade talks with various nations, for much of Lesotho the damage is already done. The jobs of some 12,000 workers in factories exporting clothes to the U.S. are at stake. One factory that made clothes for JC Penney, Walmart and Costco is already empty; most of its 1,300 employees are gone. Officials fear this may be a sign of what’s to come.

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UN--MIDEAST WARS-TWO-STATE-SOLUTION

Malta says it will recognize the state of Palestine, joining France and possibly Britain

SUMMARY: Canada and Malta announced Wednesday they will formally recognize the state of Palestine in September, joining France and the United Kingdom in stepping up pressure to end the nearly 80-year Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made the announcement after a Cabinet meeting, while Christopher Cutajar, the permanent secretary at Malta’s Foreign Ministry, made his country’s announcement at the U.N. General Assembly’s meeting on a two-state solution to the conflict which has been extended to a third day on Wednesday because of the high number of countries wanting to speak. The two nations will join more than 145 countries, including over a dozen European nations, in recognizing the state of Palestine.

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RACE AND ETHNICITY

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US--AP POLL-DEI

Fewer Americans see discrimination as anti-DEI push gains traction, AP-NORC poll shows

SUMMARY: A poll finds less than half of U.S. adults believe Black people face “a great deal” or “quite a bit” of discrimination. That’s a decline from the solid majority who thought Black people faced high levels of discrimination in early 2021, less than a year after racial reckoning protests in response to the police killing of George Floyd. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll shows significant numbers of Americans also think diversity, equity and inclusion efforts are backfiring against the groups they’re intended to help. The findings suggest Americans’ views on racial discrimination have shifted substantially since four years ago, when many companies launched efforts to promote diversity.

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US-TRUMP-TARIFFS-LAWSUITS

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

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

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US--TRUMP-TRADE DEALS

Trump’s latest tariff deadline is approaching. Here are the trade deals the US has announced so far

SUMMARY: The clock is ticking closer to U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest tariff deadline of Aug 1. And while several more deals — or at least frameworks for deals — have been reached since his last tariff deadline of July 9 came and went, trade talks with many countries are still in flux. Trump unveiled sweeping import taxes on goods coming into the U.S. from nearly every country back in April. That included heightened so-called reciprocal rates for certain countries, the bulk of which have since been postponed twice. And by early July, Trump began sending warning letters that higher tariff rates would be imposed against dozens of countries on Aug. 1.

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US--SHOOTING-NEW YORK CITY-SECURITY

Unsettled by NYC shooting, companies wonder if their offices are safe

SUMMARY: Businesses across the U.S. are reevaluating security after a shooting at a New York City office building raised concerns about workplace safety. The attack on a seemingly secure tower left four people dead and has companies desperate to prevent similar incidents. Security firms around the country say they’re getting a spate of calls from corporations anxious to make sure the measures they have in place are adequate. The building where the attack happened — 345 Park Avenue in midtown Manhattan — did have security systems in place. A New York Police Department officer working a uniformed security assignment was on duty, but was among the victims of the attack.

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US-AMERICAN EAGLE-SYDNEY SWEENEY

American Eagle’s ‘good jeans’ ads with Sydney Sweeney spark a debate on race and beauty standards

SUMMARY: U.S. fashion retailer American Eagle Outfitters wanted to make a splash with its new advertising campaign starring 27-year-old actor Sydney Sweeney. It has. The question is whether some of the public reactions the fall denim campaign produced is what American Eagle intended. Titled “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,” the campaign has sparked a debate about race, Western beauty standards, and the backlash to “woke” American culture. Most of the negative reception focused on videos that used the word “genes” instead of “jeans” when discussing the blonde-haired, blue-eyed actor. Some critics saw the wordplay as a nod to eugenics, a discredited theory that held humanity could be improved through selective breeding for certain traits.

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US--FEDERAL RESERVE

Fed’s Powell sticks with patient approach to rate cuts, brushing off Trump’s demands

SUMMARY: The Federal Reserve is leaving its key short-term interest rate unchanged for the fifth time this year, brushing off repeated calls from President Donald Trump for a cut. The Fed’s decision Wednesday leaves its key short-term rate at about 4.3%, where it has stood after the central bank reduced it three times last year. Chair Jerome Powell has said the Fed would likely have cut rates already if not for Trump’s sweeping tariffs. Powell and other Fed officials say they want to see how Trump’s duties on imports will impact inflation and the broader economy. Two Fed governors dissented in favor of a cut.

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ECONOMY-GDP

Along with a strong second quarter rebound for the US economy, some red flags

SUMMARY: The U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3% annual pace from April through June, bouncing back at least temporarily from a first-quarter drop that reflected disruptions arising from President Donald Trump’s trade wars. The Commerce Department reported Wednesday that America gross domestic product — the nation’s output of goods and services — rebounded after falling at a 0.5% clip from January through March. The first-quarter drop was mainly caused by a surge in imports — which are subtracted from GDP — as businesses scrambled to bring in foreign goods ahead of Trump’s tariffs. Economists had expected 2% second-quarter growth.

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HEALTH/SCIENCE

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SCI--SUMMER FIREFLIES

Fireflies are lighting up summer skies. But the glowing bugs are still on the decline

SUMMARY: More fireflies than usual are lighting up summer evenings in the U.S. Northeast. But scientists say the lightning bugs are still on the decline. A particularly wet spring may have created the ideal conditions for young fireflies to grow into adults and set summer nights aglow. There are over 2,000 known firefly species across the globe. While evenings in the Northeast may seem brighter this summer, the bugs are actually waning at a faster rate than ever before. To look out for fireflies, consider turning the lights off at night and avoid spraying front lawns with insecticides.

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SCI--EARTH-MAPPER LAUNCH

Radar satellite launched by India and NASA will track minuscule changes to Earth’s land and ice

SUMMARY: NASA and India have paired up to launch an Earth-mapping satellite capable of tracking the slightest changes in land and ice. The satellite blasted off from India on Wednesday. Scientists say the $1.3 billion mission will help forecasters and first responders stay one step ahead of floods, landslides and other disasters. The satellite, known as NISAR, will survey virtually all of Earth’s terrain multiple times with its two radars. It’s the biggest space collaboration between the two countries. It will join dozens of Earth observation missions already in operation by the U.S. and India.

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CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

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US--TRUMP-WIND-ENERGY

Trump administration cancels plans to develop new offshore wind projects

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

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REL--US JEWS-GAZA DEBATE

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

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

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REL--IRELAND-MASS BABY GRAVE

‘Just a jumble of bones.’ How a baby grave discovery has grown to haunt Ireland

SUMMARY: In the 1970s, two boys in Ireland discovered a pile of bones at a former mother and baby home. The mass grave, which could contain the remains of nearly 800 infants, has led to a national reckoning. Now, an excavation of the site is underway. Catherine Corless, a local historian, uncovered the grim history of the home, where unmarried mothers and their children faced harsh conditions. Her research revealed a high death rate and a burial site in a septic tank. The discovery sparked outrage and a broader investigation of the homes. Survivors and relatives hope the dig leads to proper burials for the lost children.

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EDUCATION

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US--TRUMP-EDUCATION-BROWN

Brown University strikes agreement with Trump administration to restore lost federal funding

SUMMARY: Brown University has reached a deal with the federal government to regain access to federal research funding and end investigations into alleged discrimination. The Ivy League school agreed to pay $50 million in workforce development grants in Rhode Island over 10 years as part of the agreement. Brown President Christina H. Paxson said the deal preserves Brown’s academic independence. The terms include a clause saying the government cannot dictate the curriculum or the content of academic speech at Brown.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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US--HULK HOGAN

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

SUMMARY: Professional wrestler Hulk Hogan died of a heart attack last week. That’s according to a medical examiner’s report released on Thursday. The report from the District Six Medical Examiner in Florida said that Hogan, whose real name was Terry Bollea, also previously had leukemia and an irregular heart rhythm. Hogan died July 24 in Florida at age 71. He was pronounced dead at a hospital less than 90 minutes after medics in Clearwater arrived at his home to answer a morning call about a cardiac arrest.

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EU-ENT--BRITAIN-OZZY OSBOURNE

Birmingham gives an emotional farewell to Ozzy Osbourne as tearful family lead tributes

SUMMARY: Thousands of emotional Black Sabbath fans have paid their respects to band founder and singer Ozzy Osbourne as his hearse makes its way through the streets of Birmingham. The rock legend died on July 22 after performing his final show weeks earlier. As the funeral procession made its way through the city’s streets on Wednesday, his family stopped to inspect the array of tributes, with his wife of 43 years, Sharon, visibly moved and wiping away tears. Since his death was announced, fans have made pilgrimages to sites around Birmingham, the city in central England where he grew uo and where his band was formed in 1968.

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US--ENT-OPRAH-HAWAII-FACT FOCUS

FACT FOCUS: No, Oprah Winfrey didn’t block access to a private road amid tsunami warning evacuations

SUMMARY: Oprah Winfrey’s representative and the president of Haleakala Ranch confirmed that a private road on Maui is owned by the ranch and not Winfrey. An 8.8 magnitude earthquake off a Russian peninsula prompted evacuation orders in Hawaii and elsewhere on Tuesday. False social media claims spread that Winfrey didn’t immediately allow public use of a private road during the evacuations for residents to flee, and later relented due to public pressure. Hawaii residents were advised late Wednesday to return to their homes but remain vigilant and stay out of the water.

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BBO--PADRES-ATHLETICS-TRADE

Padres add All-Star closer Mason Miller and lefty JP Sears in trade deadline blockbuster

SUMMARY: The San Diego Padres have acquired closer Mason Miller and left-hander JP Sears from the Athletics. They made the trade on Thursday, adding major upgrades to their pitching staff. The Padres sent the A’s a package of prospects, including shortstop Leo De Vries and pitchers Henry Baez, Braden Nett, and Eduarniel Nunez. Miller, 26, has 20 saves this season and was an All-Star in 2024. Sears, 29, has a 7-9 record this season. The Padres entered Thursday with a 60-49 record and currently hold the last National League wild card spot.

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BBO--GUARDIANS-BLUE JAYS TRADE

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

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

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BBO--MLB-TRADE-DEADLINE

Suárez to Mariners, Durán to Phillies as MLB trade market heats up before Thursday’s deadline

SUMMARY: Slugger Eugenio Suarez is headed to the Seattle Mariners and flame-throwing reliever Jhoan Duran has been traded to the Philadelphia Phillies during a busy Wednesday ahead of Major League Baseball’s trade deadline on Thursday. Suarez hit 36 homers for the D-backs this season while Duran is one of MLB’s elite relievers. In other deals, the New York Yankees acquired veteran outfielder Austin Slater while the New York Mets added relievers Ryan Helsley and Tyler Rogers. There are several prominent players available before the deadline, including Cleveland outfielder Steven Kwan and Pittsburgh right-hander Mitch Keller.

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BBO--DODGERS-OHTANI

Shohei Ohtani leaves the mound with cramping vs. Reds but hopes to make next start

SUMMARY: Los Angeles Dodgers two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani is hopeful that he will be able to make his next mound start after his outing Wednesday night was cut short by cramping in his right hip. Ohtani was scheduled to go four innings on a hot, humid night against the Cincinnati Reds. But he left without recording an out in the fourth after he threw six straight balls, including two consecutive wild pitches. The 31-year old reigning NL MVP said he started to cramp in the first inning. Ohtani and manager Dave Roberts both blamed the cramping on the weather.

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