Beef Prices Hit Record Highs Amid Tight Cattle Supply
Beef prices in the United States have risen to record levels with ground beef at $6.12 per pound in June and steaks at $11.49 per pound. The U.S. cattle herd has fallen to 86.7 million head, the lowest since 1951, due to drought, feed costs, and disease pressures from a New World screwworm fly in Mexico. Tariffs and imports influence prices as ranchers weigh selling now for profits against breeding for future supply, with full herd recovery taking years.
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Russia Launches Major Kyiv Attack Ahead of Talks
A large drone and missile assault on Kyiv killed two and wounded fifteen as Ukraine seeks more Western air defense aid before high level discussions chaired by Britain and Germany on NATO support. A drone struck the subway entrance in Shevchenkivskyi district while heavy strikes hit Darnytskyi district igniting fires at a kindergarten, a supermarket, and warehouses. French Foreign Minister Barrot visited damaged areas and discussed expanded defense cooperation including Ukraine drone manufacturing and EU accession steps with President Zelenskyy.
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Israel pushes into Deir al Balah amid Gaza corridors
Israeli forces entered central Gaza city Deir al Balah for the first time, a move seen as part of carving military corridors. The area had been largely spared, prompting hostage family groups to demand explanations from leaders as cease fire talks stall over Hamas hostages.
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Lawyers seek delay in Abrego Garcia release
Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s lawyers ask U S District Judge Waverly Crenshaw Jr in Nashville to postpone his release from jail to block rapid deportation by immigration authorities while he awaits trial on human smuggling charges. If released, he would be detained for deportation. The Salvadoran national became a national figure in Trump immigration policy debates after his wrongful deportation to El Salvador in March.
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Japanese PM Ishiba LDP loses upper house majority in vote
In Tokyo the Liberal Democratic Party and Komeito failed to secure a majority in the 248 seat upper house, winning 47 seats. The result leaves the coalition as a minority in both chambers, a first since 1955, raising questions over leadership as Japan faces tariff and cost pressures.
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