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Rays plan for 2025, need decision on stadium roof for next two years | Florida
SUMMARY: Steinbrenner Field will reportedly serve as the 2025 home for the Tampa Bay Rays, as decisions about 2026 and 2027 are pending before a new stadium opens in 2028. The Rays have played at Tropicana Field, which sustained roof damage from Hurricane Milton in October. The St. Petersburg City Council will consider roof replacement to allow for two more seasons at Tropicana. Repair costs are estimated at $55 million, primarily covered by insurance and FEMA. A new $1.2 billion stadium, part of a $6.5 billion redevelopment, aims to enhance the Historic Gas Plant District in St. Petersburg.
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Hundreds cheer Arizona Sen. Ruben Gallego as Democrats take offensive against Trump’s tax bill
SUMMARY: Sen. Ruben Gallego, a first-term Arizona Democrat, energized a crowd of 300 in Davenport, Iowa, opposing the Republican-backed tax and spending bill signed by President Trump, calling it detrimental to Americans’ health and wealth. Democrats, frustrated with Trump’s policies, are mobilizing against the bill, especially its Medicaid cuts and work requirements. Unlike some Republicans avoiding public meetings, Democrats are actively campaigning in competitive Republican districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. The bill is widely seen as favoring the wealthy and hurting low-income people. Progressive figures like Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders are also rallying opposition to the legislation nationwide.
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Israel faces growing global condemnation over military expansion in Gaza
SUMMARY: International condemnation mounted over Israel’s military takeover of Gaza City amid 22 months of conflict. Health officials reported 11 Palestinians shot while seeking aid and 11 more adults dying from malnutrition within 24 hours. U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met Qatar’s prime minister to discuss a ceasefire proposal involving hostage release and Israeli withdrawal. Hostage families pressured Israel, fearing for 50 hostages’ lives. Nine countries strongly opposed Israel’s operation, citing humanitarian risks and international law violations. Aid drops continued but were criticized as insufficient and hazardous. Gaza’s Health Ministry reported 114 adult malnutrition deaths since June, highlighting the severe humanitarian crisis.
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South Korea’s military says North Korea is removing speakers from their tense border
SUMMARY: South Korea’s military reported North Korea is removing loudspeakers from the inter-Korean border, days after South Korea dismantled its own propaganda speakers to ease tensions. North Korea had blasted irritating sounds in response to South Korea’s broadcasts, which included propaganda and K-pop songs targeting Pyongyang. South Korea’s new liberal president, Lee Jae Myung, halted these broadcasts as a gesture toward peace. Despite some outreach, North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong rejected Seoul’s overtures, criticizing their alliance with the U.S. Tensions could rise again with upcoming South Korea-U.S. military drills starting August 18, which North Korea views as a provocation.
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