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Greenland startup begins shipping glacier ice to cocktail bars in the UAE (www.theguardian.com)

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As the U.S. Struggles With a Stillbirth Crisis, Australia Offers a Model for How to Do Better (www.propublica.org)

Australia has emerged as a global leader in the effort to lower the number of babies that die before taking their first breaths. It’s an approach that could benefit America, which lags behind other wealthy nations in reducing stillbirths....

Despite nearly a decade of complaints, tainted water still a concern at Nebraska prison (journalstar.com)

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In custody death reported in Vilas County, Wisconsin Jail (www.wxpr.org)

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Arrest warrant issued for Montana man accused of killing thousands of birds, including eagles (apnews.com)

A federal judge issued an arrest warrant Monday for a Montana man who failed to show up for an initial court appearance on charges of killing thousands of birds, including bald and golden eagles. A second defendant pleaded not guilty....

Saudi Arabia looks to normalize relations with Israel. (www.bbc.com)

Red Cross facing severe blood shortage (thehill.com)

New Federal Report Calls for Legislature to Stop Cities from Negotiating Away Police Accountability - State Lawmakers Say Seattle Just Needs to Bargain Harder (www.thestranger.com)

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Overcrowding problem persists in West Virginia jails (wvmetronews.com)

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44-year-old woman found dead by suicide in Perryville, Arizona prison cell (www.azcentral.com)

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As prison populations rise, states face a stubborn staffing crisis (www.usatoday.com)

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Britain warns of severe consequences after Houthi attack in Red Sea repelled (www.theguardian.com)

Britain has warned of severe consequences after US and UK warships were forced to repel a barrage of 20 Houthi rockets, drones and cruise missiles fired at ships in the Red Sea....

Idaho Governor Proposes $2 Billion in Funding for School Buildings Over Next 10 Years (www.propublica.org)

Idaho Gov. Brad Little on Monday proposed spending $2 billion over 10 years to help school districts repair and replace their aging buildings. This would mark the largest investment in school facilities in state history, he said....

Antony Blinken tells Israel: Palestinian rights are key to peace (www.theguardian.com)

Anthony Blinken has reaffirmed the United States’ “unique bond” with Israel, and rejected calls for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza but told his hosts in Tel Aviv that other regional powers have made clear that a pathway to the realisation of Palestinian political rights is essential for peace in the region....

United Airlines finds loose bolts on door plugs on several 737 Max 9 planes following Alaska Airlines mid-air door blowout incident (www.cbsnews.com)

NRA lawyer says gun rights group is defendant and victim at civil trial over leader’s big spending (apnews.com)

A National Rifle Association lawyer acknowledged in court Tuesday that some former executives and outside vendors may have ripped off the influential gun rights group with lavish spending and self-dealing....

The NYPD Spent $150 Million to Catch Farebeaters Who Cost the MTA $104,000 (hellgatenyc.com)

Israel and Hezbollah edge closer to war as drone hits key Israeli command base (www.theguardian.com)

Israel and Hezbollah edged closer towards full scale war on Tuesday, as the Iran-backed Lebanese militant group launched explosive drones at a key Israeli command base, declaring the attack part of its response to recent high-level Israeli assassinations in Lebanon....

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