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Pale, gaunt Israeli hostages freed from Gaza captivity as scores of Palestinian prisoners released under ceasefire deal

By Sophie Tanno, Mick Krever and Mohammed Tawfeeq, CNN (CNN) — Three male Israeli hostages and 183 Palestinian prisoners were freed in the fifth round of exchanges between Israel and Hamas Saturday, but the gaunt, frail appearance of the released hostages was condemned as “shocking” by Israel. A group representing the families of hostages held

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‘The Best Bookstore’ details financial struggles ahead of second-annual Readers Festival

“The Best Bookstore,” located in Downtown Palm Springs is the only bookstore in the city. After opening in 2022, Co-founder Sarah Lacy said they didn’t realize how difficult the summers could be financially. Lacy said this summer was the most difficult they’ve experienced because of the record-breaking heat. Locals either left Palm Springs or were

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State Department announces $7 billion arms sale to Israel, circumventing review process

By Oren Liebermann and Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The State Department on Friday announced a $7 billion arms sale to Israel, circumventing the congressional review process, according to Rep. Gregory Meeks, the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. The announcement, which includes thousands of Hellfire missiles and bombs, comes days after Israeli

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Federal judge blocks Elon Musk’s DOGE access to critical Treasury payment system

CNN By Ray Sanchez, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge, citing a risk of “irreparable harm,” has temporarily restricted Elon Musk’s government efficiency team from accessing a critical Treasury Department payment system. The judge’s order, issued early Saturday, temporarily halts access to a sensitive payment system that distributes Americans’ tax returns, Social Security benefits, disability

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