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The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) intercepted two Russian and two Chinese bombers flying near Alaska on Wednesday, which a U.S. defense official said was the first time aircraft from the two countries have been intercepted while operating together. The bombers remained in international airspace in Alaska’s Air Defense Identification Zone and were “not seen as a threat,” according to a statement from NORAD.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order on July 25 for the removal of homeless encampments in his state. Mr. Newsom’s order directed state agencies on how to remove the thousands of tents and makeshift shelters across the state that line freeways, clutter shopping center parking lots, and fill city parks. The order makes clear that the decision to remove the encampments remains in the hands of local authorities.

One of the first officers to respond to the Uvalde school massacre in Texas has pleaded not guilty to more than two dozen criminal counts. Former Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District police officer Adrian Gonzales faces 29 counts of abandoning and endangering a child in connection with the May 2022 school shooting that left 19 children and two teachers dead.

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President Joe Biden addressed the nation from the Oval Office on July 24 for the first time since announcing his decision to leave the presidential race. President Biden said he put aside personal ambition to pass the torch to a new generation.

In testimony before a House Committee, FBI Director Christopher Wray explained what his agency knows about the suspect who shot former President Donald Trump. Mr. Wray also spoke about what the shooter might have learned from researching the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. In addition, new body camera footage from the Trump rally has emerged.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress on July 24, for the 4th time in his career. President Biden will meet with Mr. Netanyahu on Thursday, though Vice President Kamala Harris will meet him in a separate meeting. Former President Trump plans to meet with the Israeli leader on July 26.

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Host of America’s Hope, Kelly Wright, and his guests, Dr. Rhonda M. Wood and Crystal Berger, discuss how adversity can be overcome through hope and resilience. Dr. Wood shares her experience of overcoming grief and mental health challenges through faith, hope, and community. Ms. Berger explains how she overcame challenges and setbacks to develop her own business. Both guests emphasize the importance of compassion and empathy in everything we do, and how these qualities can help us overcome any stumbling block or obstacle. Watch America’s Hope at 10 p.m. ET.

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Protesters are seen scuffling with police officers in different parts of China. Those seeking justice range from drivers to online retailers and would-be homeowners. We have more on what triggered the protests.

Flooding continues to devastate regions across China. Plus, Typhoon Gaemi has made landfall on China’s eastern coast.

Ukraine’s top diplomat visits China. He’s seeking Beijing’s help to broker a peace deal with Russia. What is Ukraine asking for in the deal? And is Russia ready to accept?

Three Chinese students have been arrested in South Korea for taking pictures of an American aircraft carrier with a drone.

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Would you trade a researcher’s job at a prestigious university to become an entrepreneur in Silicon Valley?

Our Bay Area Innovator today is Elle Rustique, who was once a social scientist at Stanford and is now the CEO of TipBrightly.

“To be perfectly honest, I was rethinking whether writing papers and publishing was really the way to create change,” Ms. Rustique said. In 2015, she created TipBrightly, a company providing digital cashless tipping services.

“What I saw was really a missing piece, what I saw this as was just simply a lack of connection,” Ms. Rustique said. “My mother was a housekeeper. When I was growing up, she would take us to McDonald’s with her tips, and that made a difference.”

Today, Ms. Rustique discusses why tipping matters, what motivated her to embark on a journey of entrepreneurship, and why it’s essential to maintain a humanizing factor in technology to preserve our values.

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The probe into former President Donald Trump’s attempted assassination continues, with FBI Director Christopher Wray testifying before Congress Wednesday. He said the FBI has found that the shooter researched the assassination of President John F. Kennedy prior to the shooting, but the agency still doesn’t know his motive. More details will released as the probe uncovers more information.

President Joe Biden is set to address the nation Wednesday night in his first on-camera appearance since announcing his withdrawal from the presidential race. He’s expected to explain why he dropped out, and what his next steps will be.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addressed a joint session of Congress Wednesday for the fourth time—the first foreign leader to ever do so. He thanked the United States for its support and made the case for why the United States should keep supplying Israel with tools to fight Hamas. Some lawmakers chose not to attend, while others showed strong support for Mr. Netanyahu.

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Would you trade a researcher’s job at a prestigious university to become an entrepreneur in Silicon Valley? Our Bay Area Innovator today is Elle Rustique, who was once a social scientist at Stanford and is now the CEO of TipBrightly. “To be perfectly honest, I was rethinking whether writing papers and publishing was really the way to create change,” Ms. Rustique said. In 2015, she created TipBrightly, a company providing digital cashless tipping services. “What I saw was really a missing piece, what I saw this as was just simply a lack of connection,” Ms. Rustique said. “My mother was a housekeeper. When I was growing up, she would take us to McDonald’s with her tips, and that made a difference.” Today, Ms. Rustique discusses why tipping matters, what motivated her to embark on a journey of entrepreneurship, and why it’s essential to maintain a humanizing factor in technology to preserve our values. Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and guests, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.   ⭕️ Watch in-depth videos based on Truth & Tradition at Epoch TV 👉 https://www.epochtv.com/ 💛 Support us to fight for the truth!  👉 https://donorbox.org/epochtv

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has surpassed Sir Winston Churchill for the most times a foreign leader has addressed a joint session of Congress. What was the Israeli leader’s message to lawmakers?

What is at stake for the nation of Israel, as Mr. Netanyahu addresses Congress Wednesday? And what can we expect from his meetings with President Joe Biden, Vice President and presidential candidate Kamala Harris, and former President Donald Trump in the coming days? We talk with Victoria Coates, vice president of the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at the Heritage Foundation.

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President Joe Biden will address the nation on Wednesday evening. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will also address a joint session of Congress on July 24, though some lawmakers are saying they won’t attend. That’s either in protest at the war in Gaza, or due to previously scheduled events.

The director of the Secret Service, Kimberly Cheatle, has resigned. The move comes after heated questioning by lawmakers and calls for her to step down. In addition, new details are now emerging about the attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life. Lawmakers are putting together a clearer timeline after police and Secret Service testimony.

The U.S. Ambassador to China is urging the Chinese regime to release all Falun Gong practitioners who have been detained for their beliefs. The Chinese Communist Party has brutally targeted Falun Gong in China for their spiritual beliefs for the past 25 years. The regime has arrested and imprisoned large numbers of Falun Gong practitioners, and even killed many of them for their organs. The ambassador made his statement earlier this week, shortly after the State Department called for an end to Beijing’s long-running persecution campaign.

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The chemicals discovered in one of the largest fentanyl precursor seizures in the United States to date would be enough to kill millions of Americans. Prosecutors indicted a Chinese national for allegedly leading the operation.

From internet censorship to mass surveillance through tech-related hardware—a House panel explores the Chinese Communist Party’s efforts to retain and export control through cutting-edge technology.

The U.S. embassy in Beijing joins in on a message from Washington, urging the Chinese regime to cease its persecution against the spiritual discipline Falun Gong, which has been suppressed there for over 25 years.

Palestinian factions, including rivals Fatah and terrorist group Hamas, have agreed to form an interim national joint government during a meeting brokered by the Chinese regime.

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