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Summary
President Trump addressed first responders, touting past wins and criticizing those who supported Kamala Harris. Meanwhile, nine former FBI agents sued the bureau over their alleged political firings related to a classified documents investigation. In Ukraine, a drone attack on a Russian refinery followed a broken truce, while President Zelensky expressed frustration over U.S. Starlink restrictions. Domestically, retail spending rose despite inflation, and federal health officials plan to broaden access to unproven peptide drugs. Additionally, Irish novelist Sally Rooney halted British book…
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Trump addresses first responders on midterms and renovations
Former FBI employees sue over political firings
Ukraine attacks Russian refinery amid Starlink disputes
Retail spending rises despite inflation pressures
FDA moves to broaden access to unproven peptides
Sally Rooney books pulled from UK shelves over Palestine support
Costco sells Jimothy the raccoon plushies
U.S. stocks close higher after shaky trading
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