SUMMARY: A Manhattan judge denied the DOJ’s request to unseal grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein’s co-conspirator Ghislaine Maxwell’s child sex trafficking case. Judge Paul Engelmayer ruled that releasing the records would undermine confidence in the legal process, dismissing DOJ claims that it would reveal new information as “demonstrably false.” The decision occurs amid tension among some Trump supporters upset with the DOJ investigation, while Democrats accuse Trump of using the issue to distract from political fallout. Trump had previously vowed transparency, blaming Democrats for covering up details, but the records remain sealed for now.

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SUMMARY: Israel’s military killed Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif and others in a Gaza airstrike, confirmed by Gaza hospital officials. Israel accused al-Sharif of leading a Hamas cell, allegations Al Jazeera denies, calling the strike a “targeted assassination.” The strike also killed Al Jazeera’s Mohamed Qreiqeh and four other journalists sheltering near Gaza’s largest hospital. This incident follows an intensified Israeli smear campaign against journalists documenting the war, including prior accusations against other Al Jazeera staff. The UN condemned the strike as a grave breach of international law. The Committee to Protect Journalists states at least 186 journalists have died in Gaza, marking this conflict as the deadliest for reporters.

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SUMMARY: Texas senior offensive lineman DJ Campbell approaches his final season determined to improve after feeling he left “food on his plate” last year. With 30 starts and 37 games played, Campbell is the most experienced Longhorn lineman and emerging as a vocal leader for a young offensive line. Head coach Steve Sarkisian and offensive line coach Kyle Flood are rebuilding the unit, with Campbell the only returning starter at his position. Despite a season-ending injury to a teammate, Campbell praises sophomore Brandon Baker’s effort and Flood’s teaching, emphasizing learning and readiness for when players step into key roles.

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