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Summary
Hurricane Isaias made landfall in the U.S., prompting emergency declarations in Alabama and Florida. The episode also covers new U.S. sanctions on the International Criminal Court, driven by President Trump’s diplomatic discussions with China. Additionally, the FBI announced the arrest of a suspect linked to the Shiny Hunters cybercriminal group. Business news includes Delta Airlines cutting its profit forecast due to high fuel costs, while a political dispute over Alaska pollock fishing impacts local communities. Finally, a lightsaber from "The Empire Strikes Back" is set for auction.
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Hurricane Isaias landfall and Alabama emergency response
US sanctions on International Criminal Court and China
FBI arrests suspect in Shiny Hunters cyber hack
Alaska pollock fishery and industrial trawling dispute
Delta Airlines profit forecast and rising fuel costs
Darth Vader lightsaber auction preview
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