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Watchdog says Israel is advancing plans for nearly 1,000 more settler homes in West Bank
SUMMARY: Israel has issued a tender to build nearly 1,000 new homes for settlers in the occupied West Bank, which could expand the Efrat settlement by 40%, according to the anti-settlement group Peace Now. This development is seen as a further obstacle to the nearby Palestinian city of Bethlehem. The ongoing expansion of settlements, backed by various administrations, has led to significant tensions, with over 500,000 settlers living in the West Bank, which has a Palestinian population of around 3 million. Peace Now criticized Prime Minister Netanyahu’s government for continuing settlement construction, diverting focus from the ongoing hostage crisis after the Hamas attack in October 2023.
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Pentagon is the latest agency to announce a leak investigation that could include polygraphs
SUMMARY: The Pentagon is investigating leaks of national security information, with Defense Department personnel possibly facing polygraph tests as part of the inquiry initiated by the Trump administration. A memo from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office mentioned “unauthorized disclosures” but lacked specifics. President Trump denied reports that adviser Elon Musk would receive briefings on military strategy. Secretary Kristi Noem of Homeland Security announced increased lie detector tests for employees. The Justice Department is also probing selective leaks about the Tren de Aragua gang. While polygraphs are often used for security, their reliability is questioned, and they are generally inadmissible in court.
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Miami-Dade brush fire now 50% contained, officials say
SUMMARY: A massive brush fire in South Miami-Dade is now 50% contained after reinforcements arrived. Over 26,000 acres have burned, surpassing the size of California’s Palisades fire. Despite clearer conditions this morning, dry weather and strong winds have hindered firefighting efforts. Helicopter crews and fire-stopping chemicals are being used to contain the flames. Traffic disruptions have been severe, especially along US1, affecting commutes and events. Cardtown Road has been closed since Tuesday. A road rage incident occurred during the backup, resulting in an arrest. The fire is expected to burn throughout the weekend, with ongoing updates.

Florida officials say the southwest Miami-Dade brush fire is 50% contained. This is starting to impact people’s commutes vacations, and events around southwest Miami-Dade.
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Flights resume at London Heathrow after a daylong closure sparked travel chaos around the world
SUMMARY: London Heathrow Airport resumed operations after an almost daylong closure caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation. Over 1,300 flights were canceled, affecting 200,000 passengers. While the airport’s backup power system functioned, it wasn’t sufficient to fully restore operations. British Airways, the largest airline at Heathrow, managed 85% of its flights on Saturday, but disruptions are expected to last for days. Authorities are investigating the incident, with concerns raised about the UK’s infrastructure preparedness. Despite criticism, Heathrow’s CEO praised staff for their swift response and acknowledged the complexity of recovering operations.
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