Midwest heat wave tests residents across the region
A second straight hot day grips the Midwest with Chicago hitting 98 degrees as many cities open cooling centers. The National Weather Service warns of dangerous heat index values up to 110 115 degrees. Schools consider early dismissal and fire hydrants are urged to stay closed in Kalamazoo while Minnesota faces storms and power outages. zoos provide shade and ice treats for animals.
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St. Louis
Minnesota
St. Paul
Falcon Heights
Xcel Energy
Minneapolis-St. Paul
Lincoln Park Zoo
Judge pauses Biden immigration plan in Texas ruling
In McAllen, a federal judge’s administrative stay blocks the Keeping Families Together program for 14 days amid a multi-state lawsuit led by Texas and Iowa. Applicants like Oscar Silva face uncertainty as DHS says processing continues and preorder parole remains unaffected.
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U.S
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Biden
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Florida Immigrant Coalition
Iowa
Congress
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Department of Homeland Security
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Israeli rescues Gaza hostage after 326 days of captivity
Beersheba Israel Qaid Farhan Alkadi 52 speaks from a hospital after being found alive underground in a southern Gaza tunnel by Israeli forces. He is the eighth hostage freed since October 7 and the first found alive underground. hundreds remain captive as mediators seek a cease fire.
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Qaid Farhan Alkadi
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Alkadi
Isaac Herzog
Daniel Hagari
Iran signals openness to renewed talks on nuclear program
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said there is no harm in engaging with the United States and urged caution with the enemy. He set red lines for talks under reformist President Masoud Pereshkian, noting past limits from the 2015 nuclear deal while tensions in the Middle East persist amid the Israel Hamas conflict and U.S. election prep. Indirect talks have occurred via Oman and Qatar.
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