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Japanese semiconductor equipment manufacturers, including Advantest and Tokyo Electron, have seen significant stock declines following U.S. pressure on Japan and the Netherlands to restrict semiconductor gear maintenance in China. This move aligns with ongoing U.S. sanctions and reflects heightened tensions in the tech industry.
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The Trump administration has introduced the CBP Home app, allowing undocumented immigrants to report their intent to self-deport. This follows the termination of the CBP One app, which facilitated legal entry for migrants. The new app aims to streamline deportation efforts while raising concerns among immigration advocates about its implications.
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The US birth rate has reached a historic low, with millennials and Gen Z delaying parenthood due to financial pressures. Rising childcare costs and economic instability are significant factors influencing family planning decisions. Despite a preference for larger families, many Americans feel unable to afford more children, prompting calls for policy changes to support parents.
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Recent legislative actions in Wyoming and Idaho have intensified the ongoing battle over abortion rights. Wyoming's new law mandates ultrasounds for medication abortions, while Idaho's Justice Department seeks to dismiss a lawsuit ensuring emergency abortion access, raising concerns about women's health and legal protections.
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The Trump administration has dismissed a lawsuit against Denka Performance Elastomer, which alleged the plant posed a cancer risk due to chloroprene emissions. This decision reverses a key environmental justice initiative from the Biden administration aimed at protecting vulnerable communities in Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley.'
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Mohammad Sharifullah, a leader of ISIS-K, has been extradited to the U.S. after being captured in Pakistan. He faces charges related to the 2021 Abbey Gate attack in Kabul, which killed 13 U.S. service members and many Afghan civilians. His extradition is seen as a significant counterterrorism victory for the U.S.
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California's Medi-Cal program faces financial challenges as costs for covering undocumented immigrants rise significantly. Governor Newsom's administration has revealed a $3.44 billion loan to sustain the program, prompting scrutiny from both political allies and opponents. The state plans to spend $8.4 billion on Medi-Cal for undocumented immigrants in the upcoming fiscal year.
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Jack Teixeira and Sam Bankman-Fried are both seeking pardons from the Trump administration. Teixeira, serving a 15-year sentence for leaking military secrets, has appealed directly to Trump. Meanwhile, Bankman-Fried, convicted of fraud, is attempting to reshape his public image to gain clemency. Both cases highlight the evolving landscape of presidential pardons.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has frozen nearly $7 billion in funds from the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, impacting nonprofits like Climate United. This action follows accusations from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin regarding potential misconduct linked to the fund's recipients, raising concerns over the future of climate initiatives in the U.S.