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1. Airports are refusing to air video of Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for government shutdown

   Tens of thousands of flight delays, many connected to staffing shortages at air traffic control towers have been reported since the government shut down

2. SpaceX successfully launches Starship rocket

3. What does the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas entail?

4. California's Newsom signs a reparations study law but vetoes other racial justice proposals

   California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law authorizing $6 million for California State University to study how to confirm an individual’s status as a descendant of an enslaved person

5. SpaceX launches 11th test flight of Elon Musk’s giant Starship rocket

   Musk’s aerospace company wanted the rocket to make it halfway around the world while releasing mock satellites like last time

6. Trump and Macron engage in 26-second handshake at Egypt summit

7. Nick Woltemade scores first Germany goal in win over Northern Ireland

   Northern Ireland 0-1 Germany: Newcastle’s £69m forward turned in David Raum’s 31st-minute corner with the back of his shoulder

8. Waiting until disaster strikes hurting aid as early action five times more cost-effective, study says

   Under the current system, governments and donors respond after disasters occur, through humanitarian relief or emergency social protection payments. But researchers say these measures are inefficient and far more expensive.

9. Trump’s private conversation with Indonesian president about son Eric caught on mic

   It was not clear in the audio whether the two were referencing the Trump Organization or any business deals involving the president or his family.

10. Kevin De Bruyne double sinks Wales as Belgium take control of World Cup group

    Wales 2-4 Belgium:The Dragons appear to be in a battle for second spot with North Macedonia as Belgium stormed to victory in Cardiff