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California firefighters battle wind-driven wildfire east of San Francisco overnight  The Associated PressWildfire East of San Francisco Prompts Evacuations and Highway Shutdown  The New York TimesEvacuation order placed due to 11,000-acre fire; Interstate 580 closed both directions  KRON4A growing California wildfire spanning over 11,000 acres is forcing residents to evacuate  Yahoo! Voices

China ready to ‘forcefully’ stop Taiwan independence: Defence minister  Al Jazeera EnglishThose who back Taiwan independence face ‘self-destruction,’ China’s new defense minister warns in combative summit speech  CNNChina’s defence chief repeats threat of force against Taiwanese independence  The GuardianChina Defense Chief Swipes at US at His First Global Forum  BloombergChina’s defense chief warns those seeking to separate Taiwan from China face ‘self-destruction’  CNBC

U.S. Changing Rules on Weapons Could Now Help Ukraine Defeat Putin  The Daily BeastBiden team hails ‘lightning speed’ call on strikes in Russia. Meanwhile, Kharkiv burned.  The Washington PostUkraine can now use Western arms to strike inside Russia  Al Jazeera EnglishThe US allows Ukraine to use its weapons to strike inside Russia, but it is unlikely to be a game-changer  CNNOn Friday, Ukraine Got Permission To Launch American Rockets At Targets Inside Russia. Hours Later, HIMARS Opened Fire.  Forbes

China’s defence chief repeats threat of force against Taiwanese independence  The GuardianThose who back Taiwan independence face ‘self-destruction,’ China’s new defense minister warns in combative summit speech  CNNChina ready to ‘forcefully’ stop Taiwan independence: Defence minister  Al Jazeera EnglishChina’s defense chief warns those seeking to separate Taiwan from China face ‘self-destruction’  CNBCIn Singapore, China Warns U.S. While Zelensky Seeks Support  The New York Times

This year will likely be the last major D-Day anniversary with living veterans in attendance. Organizers are going all-out  CNNParachute jump from WWII-era planes kicks off commemorations for the 80th anniversary of D-Day  CBS NewsRemembering D-Day, as a new war rages in Europe  The EconomistThousands mark D-Day 80th anniversary at Duxford air show  BBC.comAmerican Airlines kicks off D-Day 80th anniversary trip for World War II veterans to Normandy  Fox Business

Chad Daybell sentenced to death in triple murder by Idaho jury  CBS NewsChad Daybell Sentenced to Death in ‘Doomsday’ Killings  The New York TimesVideo Chad Daybell sentenced to death in triple murder  ABC News

South Korea says North Korea is sending even more balloons carrying garbage across border  CBS NewsNorth Korea’s trash rains onto South Korea, balloon by balloon. Here’s what it means  The Associated PressSeoul warns public of more balloons being sent from North Korea  ReutersNorth Korea launches new wave of ‘trash balloons’ towards South Korea  Al Jazeera English

Romney scorches Bragg’s ‘political decision’ in Trump case: ‘Malpractice’  Fox NewsBragg’s thrill kill in Manhattan could prove short-lived on appeal  The HillOpinion | The jurors just rendered a verdict on Bragg’s critics, too  The Washington PostThe Trump Case May Come to Define Alvin Bragg. He Has Other Work to Do.  The New York Times

It’s hurricane season. Good luck getting affordable homeowners’ insurance  CNNHurricane season 2024: Map shows the past storms near your city  USA TODAY2024 Atlantic hurricane season begins and it’s expected to be a busy one  Fox Weather Jeff Masters and Bob Henson give us the low-down on the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season » Yale Climate Connections  Yale Climate Connections

Manchin Becomes an Independent, Leaving Options Open for Another Run  The New York TimesWest Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin leaves Democratic Party, registers as independent  Fox NewsWest Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin registers as an independent  CNNDemocratic Sen. Joe Manchin Registers as Independent, Citing ‘Partisan Extremism’  TIME