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TL/DR - Leadership at the Harvard-Epworth Church expressed anger and dismay after their location was used for a large-scale pro-Palestine protest termed the "People’s Commencement,” following a walkout at Harvard's graduation. The pastors stated they had not granted permission for it to be used for this purpose, believing they had rented it to a…

TL/DR - Two pedestrians were hit by a car at the intersection of Cherry Street and James Avenue SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The victims suffered minor injuries, and the driver remained on the scene to speak with authorities. No arrests have been made in connection to the incident. Two Pedestrians Struck by Car in Grand Rapids Sustain Minor…

TL/DR - Former President Donald Trump addressed the Libertarian Party’s convention, revealing his campaign's concerns over third-party candidates. His team is closely watching an informal poll to understand what topics attendees want Trump to discuss. Trump's outreach to Libertarian voters is an attempt to gain their support, who usually secure…

TL/DR - US Trade Representative Katherine Tai met with the European Union's Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis to discuss the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, which the EU fears could disadvantage European companies due to its $369 billion in subsidies for clean technologies. The subsidies, which favor North American manufacturers and…