SUMMARY: As Florida schools prepare to open, tensions rise between state officials and teachers’ unions over pay raises. Governor Ron DeSantis and Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas announced over $100 million in additional teacher pay but accused some districts and unions of delaying implementation. Kamoutsas warned districts against stalling and threatened action. The Florida Education Association (FEA) criticized the increase as insufficient, highlighting Florida’s low national teacher salary ranking and ongoing staffing issues. State Democrats pushed for a salary bill, which failed. Despite disagreements, the state reports a nearly 30% drop in teacher vacancies and expanded recruitment, while unions continue advocating for more funding.

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SUMMARY: A Russian missile strike hit a Ukrainian army training ground near Honcharivske, killing three soldiers and wounding 18, while Russia claimed about 200 casualties. Russia also launched 78 attack drones overnight against Ukrainian civilian targets, wounding five. The U.N. reports a 54% increase in civilian casualties in early 2025, with over 13,500 Ukrainians killed since the 2022 invasion. The U.S. set an August 8 deadline for Russian peace efforts or threats of sanctions. Ukraine faces manpower shortages amid ongoing fighting, prompting new laws to allow men over 60 to serve and incentives for younger volunteers.

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SUMMARY: A Miami Gardens mother, Christina Doyle, was arrested and charged with child neglect after her two-year-old son accidentally shot himself in the foot with her gun, which police say was inside her purse. Doyle, 33, appeared before a judge and was released with conditions including supervised visits with her four children and no access to firearms. The incident occurred around 1:30 a.m. when Doyle heard a loud bang while reversing her car. The child’s great-grandmother expressed shock over how the toddler could handle the gun. Doyle’s lawyer emphasized she is a lawful gun owner, and the shooting was an accident.

On Tuesday, the child’s great-grandmother spoke exclusively to CBS News Miami, saying the whole thing was an accident.

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