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Trump vows to kill Asia trade deal being pursued by Biden if elected (www.reuters.com)

Yemen's Houthi rebels hijack an Israeli-linked ship in the Red Sea and take 25 crew members hostage (apnews.com)

The Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they hijacked the ship over its connection to Israel and took the crew as hostages. The group warned that it would continue to target ships in international waters that were linked to or owned by Israelis until the end of Israel’s campaign against Gaza’s Hamas rulers....

Dogs are coming down with an unusual respiratory illness in several US states (apnews.com)

Veterinary laboratories in several states are investigating an unusual respiratory illness in dogs, and encouraging people to take basic precautions to keep their pets healthy as veterinarians try to pin down what’s making the animals sick....

Israel and Hamas reach tentative U.S.-brokered deal to pause conflict, free dozens of hostages (www.washingtonpost.com)

Israel, the United States and Hamas are close to an agreement to free dozens of women and children held hostage in Gaza, in exchange for the first sustained pause in conflict in Gaza, according to people familiar with its provisions.

Death toll from floods in Kenya, Somalia and Ethiopia rises to 130 (apnews.com)

Ex-federal prison guard sentenced to 8 years in sex abuse scandal (www.nbcnews.com)

Eight correctional officers at FCI Dublin have been charged. The U.S. inspector general said there was a “culture of sexual abuse” of female inmates.

Trump congratulates Argentine libertarian Milei on election win (www.reuters.com)

Rosalynn Carter, wife of Jimmy Carter and former first lady, dies aged 96 (www.theguardian.com)

India seen keeping rice export bans in 2024, holding up global prices (www.straitstimes.com)

Bayer ordered to pay $1.56 billion in latest US trial loss over Roundup weedkiller (www.reuters.com)

The Cole County, Missouri jury found on Friday that Bayer’s Monsanto business was liable for claims of negligence, design defects and failing to warn plaintiffs of the potential dangers of using Roundup, according to court documents....

Ohio priest gets life in prison for grooming, sex trafficking boys with opioid addictions (local12.com)

TOLEDO, Ohio (WKRC) - A Catholic priest in Ohio was sentenced to life in prison for grooming and sex trafficking children and adults....

China is king of these critical metals. The battle over their supply has ensnared Southeast Asia (www.channelnewsasia.com)

Dominican Republic rains kill at least 21, displace thousands (www.reuters.com)

Hamas had not planned to attack music festival, Israeli report says (www.aljazeera.com)

First police investigation of Supernova festival also found Israeli forces responsible for some deaths.

Michigan Democrats eye legalizing physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill (www.bridgemi.com)

Michigan Senate Democrats propose bills legalizing physician-assisted death for terminally ill patients...

Former Art Institute of Chicago payroll manager gets three years in prison for embezzling more than $2m (www.theartnewspaper.com)

Michael Maurello is also expected to pay back what he he stole from the museum

Man's morning jog turns terrifying after Austell neighbor fires rifle at him (www.fox5atlanta.com)

Grove City [ohio] business aims to provide vital opportunities for autistic adults (abc6onyourside.com)

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — Changing lives and futures through opportunity. A Grove City company is taking a unique approach to celebrate and support adults with autism.

This Louisiana Town Runs Largely on Traffic Fines. If You Fight Your Ticket, the Mayor Is Your Judge. (www.propublica.org)

Fenton, population 226, brings in over $1 million per year through its mayor’s court, an unusual justice system in which the mayor can serve as judge even though he’s responsible for town finances.

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