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SpaceX’s Starship test launch ends in explosions

It was a day of mixed results after SpaceX’s Super Heavy Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, lifted off in South Texas for its second-ever test flight Saturday. Although the Starship successfully separated from its first-stage booster after takeoff, both the booster, and the Starship itself, then separately exploded. Mark Strassman has more. Source

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Biden repeats call for two-state solution in Middle East

In an op-ed published in the Washington Post Saturday, President Biden wrote that a “two-state solution is the only way to ensure the long-term security of both the Israeli and Palestinian people,” with Gaza and the West Bank governed by the Palestinian Authority. Christina Ruffini reports from Washington. Source

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Woman dies at Taylor Swift concert in Brazil amid extreme heat

A 23-year-old woman died at a Taylor Swift concert Friday in Rio de Janeiro. While the cause of death has not yet been revealed, the concert took place during extreme temperatures. In response to the death, Swift wrote that she was “overwhelmed with grief,” and has postponed her two remaining shows in Rio. Source

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Las Vegas Grand Prix creating hardships for some local businesses

The Formula One Las Vegas Grand Prix has brought tens of thousands of fans to the Strip this weekend, and local officials hope that will translate to big revenue. However, some local business owners say the course construction has caused them significant economic hurt. Reed Cowan has details. Source

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Hundreds of Palestinians flee Al-Shifa hospital

Hundreds of Palestinians have fled Gaza’s largest hospital after Israeli forces seized it earlier this week, accusing Hamas of running a command center beneath it. Israel continues carry out deadly bombings across the besieged territory, while Israelis have taken to the streets demanding their government do more to free the hostages being held by Hamas. Imtiaz Tyab reports from Jerusalem. Source

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