Israel drills test wartime readiness amid trauma echoes
Israel conducted a nationwide civil defense drill with air raid sirens and mass casualty simulations to gauge preparedness against Hamas Hezbollah and Syria. The exercise, intense and emotionally taxing, follows last summer’s Gaza war and highlights ongoing trauma among Israelis and Palestinians and the lack of shelters for Gaza children.
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Warner on gig economy risks and policy ideas
Sen. Mark Warner discusses how a gig economy can hurt workers long term and outlines options such as an hour bank or opt-in benefits fund. He cites Millennials preferring varied gigs, notes ACA exchanges as a potential model, and urges a practical approach while cautioning Democrats not to drift left on economics.
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Grand jury to decide charges in Tamir Rice shooting case
The Tamir Rice shooting investigation completed and sent to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor as a grand jury weighs whether Cleveland officer Timothy Loehmann will face charges. As of now no decision has been made. Tamir, 12, was killed last November outside a recreation center while armed with an air soft pistol.
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Lion Park tragedy as visitors risk up-close views
An American woman was killed by a lion at the park while a tour guide was injured trying to wrestle the animal away. Car windows were down despite warning signs, echoing prior incidents involving travelers with downed windows. Park officials blamed rule violations for the fatalities and injuries.
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Clinton Seeks 20 Days of Early Voting Nationwide
Hillary Clinton plans a Texas speech to push at least 20 days of early voting in every state. She will criticize Republican efforts to curb turnout, especially for African Americans and Latinos, through voter ID rules and other devices. Podesta says the moment calls to expand the franchise.
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