Biden administration raised concerns with Beijing over Chinese companies’ non-lethal aid in Russian war effort

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While the Biden administration is still weighing the impact and overall significance of the support, it is a matter of increasing concern among US officials. The US officials declined to offer details on the communications between the Biden administration and Beijing. Bloomberg first reported the contact between the Biden administration and Beijing. The US believes that at the outset of the war, China intended to sell lethal weapons to Russia for use in Ukraine, the US official said. But China significantly scaled back on those plans since then, this person said — something the Biden administration views as a victory.
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West Africa floods destroy crops, worsening hunger fears

Above-average rainfall and devastating flooding have affected 5 million people this year in 19 countries across West and Central Africa, according to a new U.N. World Food Program situation report. In Chad, the nation’s government this week declared a state of emergency after floods affected more than 1 million people there. The floods in West Africa are “majorly due to government negligence to environmental related issues like climate change over a period of time,” said Ibrahim Raji, a climate researcher focusing on the region. It is a similar tale in Cameroon where flood waters have caused significant damage in the northern region, destroying crops and houses. But the agency urgently needs $129 million to support its operations in Nigeria over the next five months, its spokeswoman said.

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Outdoor debris burning season set to open Friday near Bend and Sisters, officials say

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Outdoor debris burning will open at sunrise on Friday for areas outside the City of Bend within the boundaries of Deschutes County Rural Fire Protection District #2, as well as near Sisters. Debris burning is not allowed throughout the year within the city limits of Bend, as per city ordinance, Bend Fire & Rescue officials said in their announcement, which continues below:. A reminder: Debris burning regulations may vary between governmental jurisdictions within the Central Oregon area. Campfires, recreational fires, warming fires and cooking fires may be permitted in areas where debris burning is prohibited. Meanwhile, open burning within the Black Butte Ranch, Cloverdale and Sisters‐Camp Sherman fire districts will be allowed beginning Friday at daylight.

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Six takeaways from the Pennsylvania Senate debate between Fetterman and Oz

If we unleashed our energy here in Pennsylvania, it would help everybody.”When Oz raised Fetterman’s comments about fracking, Fetterman pushed back. “I absolutely support fracking,” Fetterman said. “I do support fracking and I don’t, I don’t, I support fracking and I stand and I do support fracking,” Fetterman said. “I want to look into the face of every woman in Pennsylvania,” Fetterman said. When asked by CNN whether he supported “any restrictions on abortion,” Fetterman said he did not.

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St. Louis school shooting survivors recall hearing gunshots from behind locked doors and jumping from windows as a gunman with an AR-15-style rifle made his way inside

By Nouran Salahieh, CNNAs a 19-year-old gunman walked through the hallways with an AR-15-style rifle and over 600 rounds of ammunition, frightened students and teachers at a St. Louis high school locked classroom doors and huddled in corners. The gunman was identified as Orlando Harris, who graduated from the school last year and returned Monday with an extensive arsenal and a handwritten note, according to St. Louis police. Her health teacher, Kuczka, locked the classroom door but the gunman was able to “shoot his way in,” Macias said. I don’t have any family’After the shooting, FBI investigators found a handwritten note in the car Harris drove to the school. St. Louis police Commissioner Michael Sack detailed some of the passages: “I don’t have any friends.

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Displaced by devastating floods, Nigerians are forced to use floodwater despite cholera risk

Desperate to survive, many locals fleeing raging floods which have wrecked their homes and livelihoods are also forced to depend on floodwater for sustenance. Humanitarian agencies fear the floods will contribute to a health disaster and Nigeria has already seen a rise in cholera infections as floods ravage many parts of the country. Bayelsa is among 33 of 36 Nigerian states grappling with the devastation of the country’s worst flooding in a decade. “I still live here,” he told CNN as he paddled his canoe into his flooded living room before making his way to a dry room upstairs. During the last major flooding in 2012, her sick mother drowned in her room when water engulfed their home, she told CNN.

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With his own midterm ‘shellacking’ in mind, Obama returns to campaign trail to boost Democrats

Obama has recorded nearly two dozen television commercials for Democrats and the party’s campaign committees, with new ads popping up nearly every day this week. He amplified his concern during a recent interview with Pod Save America, a podcast hosted by a quartet of longtime aides from his presidential campaign and administration. “Given the high stakes of this year’s midterm elections, President Obama wants to do his part to help Democrats win next month,” said Eric Schultz, a senior adviser to the former President. His travels come after already casting his own ballot, done alongside former first lady Michelle Obama last week in Chicago, which remains their official residence and where they are building the Obama presidential library. “You know, I do kind of miss the punch thing, that was fun,” Obama said with a smile.

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Foundations, major donors tackle nation’s nursing shortage

— The American Nurses Foundation announced in May its $19 million commitment, which the nonprofit hopes can help make nurses’ lives easier and improve their ability to provide top-notch health care. Fresh out of nursing school and on the COVID-19 ward at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Illinois, Hamed was struck with fear. The recent flurry of nursing grants join other longer-standing foundation commitments to the profession. The mental health services provided by such grants could help, says Kate Judge, executive director of the American Nurses Foundation. “You can’t just help nurses become more resilient or help with their mental health,” she says.

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Patriots rally for 27-13 win over Cardinals, Murray hurt

The Patriots pushed their advantage to 27-13 early in the fourth quarter on Pierre Strong Jr.’s 3-yard run, then leaned on their defense to complete the much-needed win. Murray was hurt on the third play of the game, immediately changing the complexion of the evening. The Cardinals took a 3-0 lead early in the second quarter after a 33-yard field goal by Matt Prater. James Conner bulldozed his way forward for a 10-yard touchdown late in the second quarter, breaking multiple tackles to give the Cardinals a 13-7 lead late in the second quarter. … CB Marco Wilson Jr. (stinger) left in the second quarter and didn’t return.

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