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High University Fees Block Low-Income Students Despite Loan Cuts

University chiefs criticize the Australian government for failing to lower the \$50,000 price tag on some degrees, hindering access for low-income students despite a recent 20 percent student loan cut; Western Sydney University saw a 1000-student drop in low-SES enrollment after the 2021 Job-ready G...

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Texas Floods: Local Officials' Unavailability Exacerbated July 4th Tragedy

The July 4th floods in Kerr County, Texas, resulted in over 130 deaths due to unpredicted heavy rainfall and the unavailability of key local officials during the early morning hours; first responders faced communication issues and impassable roads, while survivors reported inadequate warnings.

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U.S., S. Korea Reiterate Commitment to N. Korean Denuclearization Amid Russia Concerns

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and South Korean counterpart Cho Hyun reaffirmed their commitment to the complete denuclearization of North Korea during a Washington meeting, expressing serious concern over North Korea's military cooperation with Russia and welcoming a new U.S.-South Korea trade...

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West Point Rescinds Appointment of Former CISA Director Amidst Political Backlash

Jen Easterly, former CISA director, had her West Point appointment rescinded by Army Secretary Dan Driscoll following social media criticism from Laura Loomer, a pro-Trump activist, highlighting the influence of partisan politics on military appointments.

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Major Companies Raise Prices Amidst Tariff Increases

Hershey, Procter & Gamble, and Mondelēz are raising prices due to tariffs and rising ingredient costs, impacting popular consumer goods and potentially leading to higher inflation; the personal consumption expenditures price index rose 2.6% year-over-year.

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JPMorgan Chase Surpasses Competitors with 1,000 New Bank Branches

JPMorgan Chase opened 1,000 new bank branches in seven years, exceeding its competitors' total branch counts and reaching roughly 5,000 branches nationwide, reflecting a strategic investment aimed at capturing deposits and countering industry trends.

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Trump Maintains 10% Tariff on Australian Goods

President Trump maintained a 10 percent tariff on Australian goods despite earlier threats to increase it, impacting several Australian industries and defying an existing free trade agreement; other countries faced tariff increases.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Trump's "Liberation Day III" Tariffs: Deals Struck Amid Legal Challenges

On August 1st, Donald Trump's "Liberation Day III" tariff deadline resulted in new tariffs on countries without trade deals, generating $27 billion in revenue in June but facing legal challenges; several framework agreements were reached, but the initial goal of 90 deals in 90 days was unmet.

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Trump Condemns Russia's War in Ukraine, Announces Sanctions

Donald Trump condemned Russia's war in Ukraine, calling it a "disgrace," and announced plans to impose sanctions if a ceasefire isn't achieved within eight days, while expressing doubts about their effectiveness; he also mentioned sending a special envoy to Russia.

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Arkansas Teacher Confesses to Double Homicide at State Park

Andrew James McGann, a 28-year-old schoolteacher with prior disciplinary actions at schools in Texas and Oklahoma, confessed to fatally stabbing Clinton and Cristen Brink at Arkansas's Devil's Den State Park on Saturday, leaving their two daughters unharmed; he is charged with two counts of capital ...

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Maryland Law Requires Military Service Question in Healthcare to Prevent Veteran Deaths

Sergeant First Class Matthew Fast, a 29-year-old veteran, died in Baltimore from undiagnosed myocarditis possibly linked to burn pit exposure; a new Maryland law, the SFC Matthew Fast Act, mandates healthcare providers ask patients about military service to prevent similar tragedies.

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Arkansas Double Homicide: Former Teacher Confesses

A former teacher, Andrew McGann, confessed to fatally stabbing Clinton and Cristen Brink while they hiked with their two daughters at Devil's Den State Park in Arkansas on Saturday; the daughters were unharmed.

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