The decrease in spending won’t make a major dent in the U.S. economy, but a few industries could feel the sting.
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Joey Chestnut shakes off rain delay and defends title at Nathan’s Fourth of July hot dog contest
Eating superstar Joey ‘Jaws’ Chestnut gobbles his way to another win.
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Far-right figure ends divisive crowdfunding for police officer who shot boy, triggering riots
Jean Messiha hailed in a tweet what he called an “historic symbol of national generosity” while announcing the closing of the crowdfunding campaign at midnight Tuesday for the family of the jailed officer, identified only as Florian M.
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Macron pledges to repair riot-damaged schools and town halls
Emmanuel Macron pledged swift government support to help mayors rebuild schools, libraries and town halls destroyed during a week of violence that swept across France after the police shooting of a teenager. Thousands of insurance claims have started to pour in as small business owners seek to repair stores and offices attacked during the riots, […]
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Israeli troops begin leaving Jenin camp, hours after Palestinian attacker wounds 8 in Tel Aviv
The large-scale raid by Israel comes amid a more than yearlong spike in violence that has created a challenge for Netanyahu’s far-right government.
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China restricts exports of high-tech metals in a slap at Washington ahead of Yellen’s visit
China has imposed export curbs on two metals used in computer chips and solar cells, expanding a squabble with Washington over high-tech trade ahead of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen’s visit to Beijing this week.
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Vietnam bans ‘Barbie’ movie over map showing China’s territorial claim
The map shows China’s ‘nine-dash line,’ which extends Beijing’s territorial claims far into waters that fall within areas claimed by Vietnam and other countries.
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Nine people shot in D.C., including 2 juveniles, as violence continues to mar July Fourth
The D.C. shooting is the latest in a string of mass shootings over a violent holiday weekend.
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Israel ends West Bank raid, calling it a blow to militants. Palestinians grapple with destruction
The Jenin raid was one of the most intense Israeli military operations in the West Bank since an armed Palestinian uprising against Israel’s open-ended occupation ended two decades ago.
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Kremlin open to potential prisoner swap involving detained U.S. reporter Evan Gershkovich
The 31-year-old Bowdoin College graduate was arrested while on a reporting trip to Russia.