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1⃣ ICE changes tactics
In a major reversal, Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents have been directed to pause most traffic stops following deadly shootings in Maine and Texas. Lack of body cameras fuels more uncertainty
Analysis: Trump’s ICE problem is back and risks spiraling out of control
2⃣ Conspiracy theories
Prominent figures in the conservative and MAGA movements are spreading speculation about the absence of Sen. Mitch McConnell and the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham. Republican leaders are doing little to squash it.
3⃣ Preventive care
An annual physical can be critical to heading off health problems, but a recent survey found more than 1 in 4 young adults don’t have a primary doctor. Experts weigh in on the cost of skipping care.
4⃣ Sweet discovery
A natural sugar found in raspberries has been detected in clouds of dust and gas near the center of the Milky Way — a breakthrough that could shed new light on the origins of life in space.
5⃣ Global appeal
Shawarma, döner and tacos al pastor have roots around the world. When you roast meat on a spinning spit, it doesn’t stay in one place for long.
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Beating the heat: A giraffe in Italy. A bear in Kosovo. A cow in Boston. Zoos all over are providing icy treats — even “bloodsicles” — to help animals cope with blistering temperatures this summer.
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Centuries of secrets: For nearly 400 years, Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace was the seat of power for the Ottoman Empire. The massive walled labyrinth was a bustling city within a city. Take a look inside.
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E. Jean Carroll just received payment from President Donald Trump after a jury found he had sexually abused and defamed her. How much did she get?A. $1.2 millionB. $2.5 millionC. $5.6 millionD. $15 million Scroll down for the answer.
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Quiz answer: C. Carroll, a former magazine writer, received about $5.6 million — the damages award plus interest.
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