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Dams strain as water, death toll, keep rising in south Brazil
The death toll from floods and mudslides triggered by torrential storms in southern Brazil climbed to 39 Friday, officials said, as they warned of worse to come."Forget everything you've seen, it's going to be much worse in the metropolitan region," governor Eduardo Leite said Friday as streets of the state capital, with a population of some 1.5 million, started flooding after days of heavy downpours in the region.
Time
An Anchovy Feast Draws Sea Lions to San Francisco Pier
San Francisco’s famed Fisherman’s Wharf district is seeing a surge in sea lions.
Politico
Biden’s allies move to sink RFK Jr.
The effort reflects a level of concern among Democrats about Kennedy — but also an opportunity they see to wound Donald Trump.
TODAY
After my stroke, I didn't want to be the miracle girl in the wheelchair
I was speaking at a camp for families affected by disabilities when something clicked for me.
AFP
Former aide tells Trump trial of 2016 campaign 'crisis'
A former close advisor to Donald Trump testified in court Friday about the "crisis" that engulfed his 2016 presidential campaign after a tape emerged of him bragging about groping women."There was consensus among us all that the tape was damaging, this was a crisis," she added.
AFP
US campus protests wane after crackdowns, Biden rebuke
Pro-Palestinian protests that have rocked US campuses for weeks were more muted Friday after a series of clashes with police, mass arrests and a stern White House directive to restore order.Before the clearing operation began, dozens of American flag-wielding counter-protesters showed up and confronted the pro-Palestinian group, but police separated the two sides, local media reported.
USA TODAY
Utah woman accused of shooting, killing best friend as part of 'suicide pact,' reports say
Heavenly Faith Garfield, a 21-year-old woman in Saratoga Springs, Utah, was accused of shooting and killing best friend as a part of 'suicide pact.'
Associated Press
New Jersey governor sets July primary and September special election to fill Payne's House seat
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy on Friday set a July primary and a September general election to fill the Newark-based U.S. House seat that opened after Rep. Donald Payne Jr.'s recent death. Murphy signed a writ of election, required under state law. The July 16 primary will be about a month after the state's regularly scheduled June 4 contest, followed by the general election Sept. 18.
USA TODAY
Sandra Doorley timeline: Police chief defends officer who stopped DA in viral video case
Monroe County NY district attorney Sandra Doorley came under fire after body-cam footage showed her refusal to submit to a traffic stop.
Associated Press
Boeing threatens to lock out its private firefighters around Seattle in a dispute over pay
Boeing is threatening to lock out its private force of firefighters who protect its aircraft-manufacturing plants in the Seattle area Friday night unless the workers accept the company's last offer on wages. The labor showdown comes as Boeing deals with mounting losses — more than $24 billion since the start of 2019 — and increased scrutiny over quality and safety in its manufacturing since a door plug blew out of an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max flying over Oregon in January. On Friday, Boeing dismissed any safety concerns about the dispute with its industrial firefighters.
Time
Pro-Palestinian Protests Spark on Colleges Across the Globe
Chants of “disclose, divest, we will not stop, we will not rest” are reverberating across the globe.
Yahoo Finance
Amgen's peek at its GLP-1 drug trial results heightens competition in obesity market
Competition is heating up in the GLP-1 space as Amgen gets closer to the finish line with its candidate.
TODAY
16,000 pounds of ground beef sold at Walmart recalled over possible E. coli contamination
Raw ground beef products sold at Walmart stores across the country have been recalled due to possible contamination with E. coli bacteria, federal officials say.
Yahoo News
Southeast Texas flooding: photos capture water rescues of people and pets and severe damage to homes
Southeast Texas has been hit with heavy rains and rising rivers, leading to school closings, high-water rescues and mandatory evacuation orders in some areas. Here's a look at the situation unfolding in the region through photos.
CNN
California man charged with threatening Fulton County DA Fani Willis over Trump prosecution
A California man has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Atlanta on charges of threatening Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis because of her prosecution of former President Donald Trump, the Justice Department said Friday in a release.
USA TODAY
Fundraiser celebrating fraternities that guarded American flag during protest raises $500K
Fraternity members said they intend to use money they might receive to support charities aligned with their beliefs, including supporting Israel.
CNN
Canada charges three Indian nationals for assassination of Sikh separatist
Three men have been arrested and charged in Canada for the alleged murder of a prominent Sikh separatist, according to Canadian police – a death Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has previously linked to the Indian government, drawing vehement protests from New Delhi.
CNN
Boeing and NASA decide to move forward with historic crewed launch of new spacecraft
The long-awaited Starliner mission is on track to carry two NASA astronauts — Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore — to the International Space Station.
The Wall Street Journal
Slower Hiring Boosts Hopes of a Late-Summer Rate Cut
The slowdown marked a break from a string of data showing surprising strength in the labor market. Wages rose less than anticipated.
USA TODAY
Biden to meet with King of Jordan as US, Israel go 'back and forth' over Rafah invasion
Two recent meetings have seen 'back and forth' between U.S. and Israel officials on how to proceed in Rafah, which Netanyahu has vowed to invade.

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