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During his visit to Arlington National Cemetery, Donald Trump and his campaign team had a confrontation with a cemetery official. What was the main point of contention?
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Typhoon Shanshan, with winds of up to 170 kilometers (106 miles) per hour, made landfall in this country, causing thousands of flights to be canceled and forcing nearly a million people to evacuate.
The typhoon affected southern Japan, specifically near Satsumasendai City in Kagoshima prefecture. The storm's impact extended beyond the immediate area, with heavy rain and emergency landslide warnings issued in several prefectures.
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Which battleground state is Vice President Kamala Harris visiting on a bus tour this week, in an attempt to boost voter turnout and put it back in play for Democrats?
Vice President Kamala Harris is focusing her efforts on Georgia, a critical battleground state. The tour aims to increase voter turnout in Democratic strongholds and reduce margins in traditionally Republican areas.
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The Supreme Court has maintained a temporary block on President Biden's revamped student debt forgiveness program. What was the key reason cited?
The Supreme Court ruled that the plan might overstep executive authority, a key argument by opponents who believe that only Congress has the power to enact such significant financial measures. The decision impacts millions of borrowers awaiting relief.
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Which country's wildfires in 2023 produced more planet-warming carbon emissions than the burning of fossil fuels in every country besides China, India, and the United States?
Wildfires in Canada's boreal forests in 2023 emitted more carbon than fossil fuel burning in nearly every country except China, the United States, and India. This raises concerns about the future carbon absorption capabilities of these forests.
