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NYTIMES (David C. Adams and Frances Robles) - How Raúl Castro’s Grandson, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, Became a Power Broker

The Castro family envoy, Raúl G. Rodríguez Castro, who has been in talks with the Trump administration, was once named in a case targeting a Cuban smuggling ring.

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AXIOS (Russell Contreras) - Homicides fall 17% in big U.S. cities as the post-pandemic crime decline continues

Data: Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA) ; Chart: Russell Contreras/Axios Violent crime kept falling across many of the nation's largest cities through June, with homicides down 17.2% from the first half of 2025, according to preliminary data reviewed by Axios. Why it matters: The decline now spans two presidencies — it began falling under President Biden after the pandemic-era surge, and has kept dropping under President Trump . - Trump came into office casting America as being overrun by crime at time when the numbers were already declining dramatically. - As that decline has continued during his watch he's taken credit for it, often linking it to his deployment of the National Guard in cities such as Washington, D.C., and…

How did homicide rates change in Newark, Raleigh, and Aurora, Colorado, according to the report?
Newark's homicides fell 64.7% (from 17 to six), Raleigh's fell 63.6% (from 11 to four), and Aurora, Colo., saw a 58.8% drop in homicides.
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What findings did the Council on Criminal Justice (CCJ) report regarding homicide trends among 30 reporting cities?
A Council on Criminal Justice analysis found that homicides were down 18% among 30 reporting cities in the first half of 2026, noting that this decline began in the second half of 2022.
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Which cities saw a significant increase in homicides during the first half of 2026 compared to the first half of 2025?
Honolulu saw homicides jump 85.7%, increasing from 7 to 13. San Diego saw homicides jump 81.3%, increasing from 16 to 29.
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How did homicide rates change in Washington, D.C., Memphis, and Houston during the first half of 2026 compared to the first half of 2025?
In Washington, D.C., homicides fell 43.9%, decreasing from 82 to 46. In Memphis, homicides fell 43.7%, dropping from 119 to 67. In Houston, homicides fell 38.3%, decreasing from 154 to 95.
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AXIOS (Marc Caputo) - "Not helpful": White House winces over conservatives bashing AOC for egg freezing

When Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez posted a video Saturday giving herself a shot in preparation to freeze her eggs, she instantly injected issues of fertility, family and feminism into political discourse. - And some of the online backlash from the conservative right is making Republicans, including some in the White House, a little nervous. Why it matters: The New York Democrat's Instagram announcement — "Don't be weird about this, even though I know all of you will be," she said — dominated social media and furthered speculation that AOC is plotting a White House run in two years. Friction point: The left cheered the 36-year-old on. The right was divided between conservatives who want the U.S. birthrate to increase and those…

What criticism did podcaster Allie Beth Stuckey post on X regarding Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
Allie Beth Stuckey questioned why Ocasio-Cortez had not had children by now with her longtime partner and criticized her for "glamorizing the lie that women can have it all," stating that "biology is real."
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How did Katie Miller, a conservative podcaster, characterize the most efficient way to increase the birthrate?
Katie Miller stated that the most efficient way to have babies is "the old-fashioned way: Get married, have children young," while noting that if the goal is to increase the birthrate, one cannot be a purist about how it happens.
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What was the advice given by Republican pollster Adam Geller regarding the reaction to AOC's egg-freezing announcement?
Adam Geller advised Republicans not to "take the bait," suggesting that Ocasio-Cortez's announcement should be treated as a stunt designed to get attention and stand out.
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What concerns have Republican officials and advisers expressed regarding the conservative backlash against Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez?
Some in the White House and Trump advisers have expressed nervousness, suggesting the backlash is "not a winner for Republicans" and "not helpful," especially with midterm elections less than three months away.
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ABCNEWS - Former Syrian President Assad sentenced to death in absentia

A Syrian court has sentenced ousted Syrian President Bashar Assad and his younger brother to death in absentia for crimes against humanity and war crimes during Syria’s 14-year conflict that left about half a million people dead

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