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This is your twenty four to seven use update.

Speaker 2 (00:03):
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The Israeli Security Cabinet has approved a full military takeover
of the Gaza Strip. More from Mark Mayfield.

Speaker 4 (00:16):
The office of Prime Minister Benjamin Netnya, who says a
majority of his security cabinet back to his proposal early
Friday to begin the gradual military takeover of the Palestinian territory,
beginning with Gaza City. A statement from the Prime Minister
says the goal of the takeover is to achieve a
decisive victory over Hamas and the return of all the hostages.
The statement said the takeover plan would allow for the

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provision of humanitarian aid to civilians outside the combat zones.
There is no mention of when the takeover would begin.

Speaker 3 (00:45):
The Army is honoring six soldiers with Meritorious Service medals
for bravely subduing a shooter at Fort Stewart in Georgia.
Sergeant Cornelius Radford opened fire on fellow soldiers Wednesday, injuring five,
who are all expected to recover. Radford remains in custody
as officials recognize the quick actions that prevented further harm.

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President Trump is sending federal law enforcement officers into the
streets of the nation's capital. The White House made the
announcement Thursday, saying their effort will start as a week
long operation, but can be extended as needed. The moves
started at midnight, led by the US Park Police. It
will include officers and agents from the FBI, DEAATF, and ICE.

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The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to let
it resume its immigration raids across southern California. Tammy Treheo
with more.

Speaker 5 (01:36):
Last month, the US District judge blocked the immigration raids
targeting home depot parking lots in other areas where immigrants
may congregate, ruling that broad factors like their language and
line of work fell short of a constitutional basis for
reasonable suspicion. On Thursday, the Justice Department filed an emergency
appeal defending the use of those factors and claimed that
ICE agents are entitled to rely on those factors when

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ramping up enforcement of immigration laws. In sun California.

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Stock futures are on the rise after the Dow posted
a loss in Thursday's trading. I'm Michael Kassner, Ultra processed
Foods are taking over Americans diets. Brian Shook with More.

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According to a first of its kind CDC report, about
sixty two percent of kids and teens daily calories come
from ultra processed foods, compared with fifty three percent for adults.
Researchers found the top source of ultra processed foods with
sandwiches such as burgers, hot dogs, and peanut butter and jelly,
followed by bakeod salty snacks and sugary drinks. I'm Brian Shook.

Speaker 3 (02:37):
Uber is talking with banks and private equity firms to
get the cash At wants to expand its robotaxi business,
Matt Mattinson with More.

Speaker 1 (02:47):
The company has been making partnerships with automakers to build
its footprint in the self driving taxi industry. In the meantime,
Uber says it will use some of its annual seven
billion dollars in cash flow to deploy robotaxis. It currently
offers rides in Austin and Atlanta. I'm at Mattinson.

Speaker 3 (03:05):
Today is International Cat Day Breed Tennis with more on
a day to love than pamper your feeline, So it's
really just another day in a cat's life.

Speaker 6 (03:17):
The day is said to raise awareness about how cool
cats are. They have power jumping abilities, they knock stuff
over and we're okay with it, and nap about sixteen
hours a day. It's a coveted life, and they aren't
just cute. The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University
says petting a cat for ten minutes reduces stress and
anxiety in humans. No doubt, there's a cat waiting for

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you at a local animal shelter. Maybe you take a peek.
I'm pre tennis.

Speaker 3 (03:45):
The first trailer for the office spin off, The Paper,
is out now. It follows the staff of the struggling
newspaper The Toledo Truthteller. A journalist takes over as editor
in chief with ideas on how to bring the newspaper
back to life. The first four up episodes of the
mockumentary series hits Peacock on September fourth, a Michael Cassner