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UN migration agency head says interim Syria leaders recognize challenges ahead
SUMMARY: The head of the U.N. migration agency, Amy Pope, expressed optimism after meetings with Syria’s new caretaker government, noting their recognition of the challenges ahead and their need for international support. Since former President Bashar Assad’s departure, around 100,000 people have returned to Syria, while approximately 85,000 have left for Lebanon. Most of those departing are Shiite Muslims, in contrast to the predominantly Sunni armed groups now in control. Pope, one of the first U.N. agency leaders to visit post-Assad Syria, reaffirmed IOM’s commitment to aid efforts, seeking $30 million to support nearly 685,000 people in the northwest.
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Dominican Republic roof collapse recovery mission continues to reap bodies from rubble
SUMMARY: Rescue efforts continue in the Dominican Republic following the tragic roof collapse at the Jetacket Club in Santa Domingo, which killed nearly 200 people. Officials have transitioned to a recovery mission, speeding up the process of retrieving bodies from the rubble. While the search for survivors has ended, families, many of whom have been waiting anxiously at the scene, are now identifying the victims at the local morgue. Rescue teams from Mexico and Israel arrived just as the shift to recovery began. The scene is filled with grieving relatives, some requiring medical attention due to the emotional toll of the disaster.

Officials in the Dominican Republic declared a rescue mission at the scene of the nightclub collapse in Santo Domingo where nearly 200 people died. CBS News’ Cristian Benavides reports.
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Puppy beaten beyond recognition fighting for its life
SUMMARY: A 10-week-old puppy named Sweet Pea is fighting for her life after being brutally abused by 45-year-old Eric Raldon in Live Oak, Florida. The puppy suffered a crushed skull, brain swelling, and a detached eye. Despite the severity of her injuries, Sweet Pea remains responsive, able to eat, and give kisses. Raldon is charged with felony aggravated animal cruelty. Sweet Pea is receiving round-the-clock care at Ovido Veterinary Care, with surgery planned to repair her skull. Animal advocates are fundraising to support her treatment. Donations for Sweet Pea’s surgery can be made through a GoFundMe link on Fox 35’s website.

A 10-week-old puppy is fighting for its life after being badly beaten in Live Oak, Florida. The puppy was so severely swollen from its injuries, rescuers didn’t even know which breed she was.
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Jacksonville lawmaker pushes bill aiming to protect victims from deepfakes after former mayor’s daughter targeted
SUMMARY: A bill in Florida, known as Brooke’s Law, aims to protect individuals from harmful AI-generated deepfakes. The bill, introduced by State Rep. Wyman Duggan, is inspired by 18-year-old Brooke Curry, who became a victim of a pornographic deepfake when a fake nude image of her was posted online in 2023. Despite her efforts to have it removed, platforms refused. Curry’s experience, along with alarming statistics about the prevalence of deepfake pornography, has led her to advocate for stronger legislation. The bill would require platforms to remove altered depictions upon a victim’s request and is progressing through the Florida Legislature.
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