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NATO chief Rutte calls for 400% increase in the alliance’s air and missile defense

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www.clickorlando.com – Jill Lawless, Associated Press – 2025-06-09 04:20:00

SUMMARY: NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte will urge members to increase air and missile defenses by 400% to counter Russian threats, calling for a “quantum leap” in collective defense. Ahead of the NATO summit in the Netherlands, Rutte and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will discuss significant military spending hikes. Starmer plans to raise UK defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027 and 3% by 2034, while Rutte proposes 3.5% on military and 1.5% on related infrastructure. With 22 of 32 members meeting the 2% target, the new goal aligns with former U.S. President Trump’s demand for 5%.

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South Florida 11 p.m. Weather Forecast 6/8/2025

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www.youtube.com – CBS Miami – 2025-06-08 23:40:57

SUMMARY: South Florida’s weather forecast for June 8, 2025, calls for typical summer heat with temperatures around 91-94°F, possibly cooling slightly due to increased showers. A layer of dust is currently limiting cooling but will move out soon, allowing morning showers and inland storms to develop and increase through midweek. Rain chances will rise steadily, peaking around Tuesday to Thursday, before tapering off towards the weekend. Overnight temperatures remain in the lower 80s, especially in the Keys. Winds stay light at 5-10 knots over the Atlantic. No tropical developments are expected in the next seven days, but monitoring will continue.

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CBS News Miami’s NEXT Weather Meteorologist Dave Warren says to expect the Saharan dust to move out from South Florida’s skies going into the work week, with showers and storms pushing inland. But, expect rain chances to return next week.

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After tear gas and street fires, an Los Angeles community cleans up as National Guard troops arrive

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www.news4jax.com – Jason Dearen, Associated Press – 2025-06-08 15:19:00

SUMMARY: In Compton, California, Ernest Melendrez and his family cleaned streets littered with tear gas pellets, graffiti, and debris left after protests against immigration raids clashed with federal authorities. Despite wearing masks, they struggled with lingering tear gas. The prior night’s protests led President Trump to deploy 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, a move criticized by Governor Gavin Newsom. Local businesses, including a Home Depot, suffered damage and graffiti, sparking frustration among residents over the destruction and lack of cleanup support. While sympathetic to peaceful protests, Melendrez’s wife emphasized that damaging local businesses harms families trying to survive.

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National Guard troops arrive in Los Angeles on Trump’s orders to quell immigration protests

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www.clickorlando.com – Associated Press – 2025-06-08 10:00:00

SUMMARY: National Guard troops have arrived in Los Angeles following President Trump’s order to suppress protests against federal immigration enforcement. Tensions escalated after immigration raids led to over 100 arrests, with confrontations in Paramount and downtown LA involving tear gas, flash-bangs, and rock-throwing protesters. A union leader was arrested for impeding law enforcement. California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the deployment as inflammatory, warning it would escalate violence. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also warned of possible deployment of active-duty Marines. Protests continued into the evening with barbed wire barricades and arrests at federal buildings amid widespread unrest.

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