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U.S. faces increased pressure over ties with Israel

The United States has felt increasing pressure to push Israel to address the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Middle Eastern diplomats to hear demands for a ceasefire in the territory, and hundreds of employees from an independent U.S. government agency signed a petition calling for the same. Christina Ruffini reports. Source

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Author Michael Easter discusses new book “The Scarcity Brain”

It’s common advice to hear that everything should be in done in moderation – but author Michael Easter takes a look at why that can be hard to do in his new book, “Scarcity Brain.” Easter studies what’s called the “scarcity loop,” which drives us to repeat behaviors and is an evolutionary development humans have had since the beginning of time. Michelle Miller has more. Source

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Tokyo Mobility Show celebrates the vehicles of the future

Some of the best vehicles on the road get a splashy unveiling at the Tokyo Mobility Show – but it’s not just cars on display. The show also celebrates devices like wheelchairs and potential designs like air taxis and exoskeleton suits. Elizabeth Palmer reports from Japan. Source

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Native Hawaiians fear they will be priced out of the state after Maui fires

As Maui rebuilds from this summer’s deadly wildfires, many people native to the region fear that they will be forever priced out of their homeland. Hawaii is already the most expensive state in the nation, and the fires and rebuilding process may only contribute to an exodus of native-born Hawaiians. Adam Yamaguchi has more. Source

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22-year-old field hockey star becomes youngest head coach in D1 college sports

Erin Matson was a rising star in field hockey before she even enrolled at the University of North Carolina. At 16, she joined the women’s national team, becoming the youngest player to do so, and she continued to break records while on campus. Now 22, she was recently named the head coach of UNC’s field hockey team, making her again the youngest to hold the position. Dana Jacobson reports as the team gets ready to start their season. Source

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War in Gaza intensifies as Israeli troops surround Gaza City

The war in Gaza is intensifying today, as Israeli troops announced they had surrounded Gaza City as part of a ground offensive in the territory. The army released video of dozens of troops and tanks firing at the city, and said that it had killed multiple Hamas leaders responsible for the bloody Oct. 7 terror attacks. Debora Patta is in Jerusalem with more. Source

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Saturday Sessions: Charles Wesley Godwin performs “Family Ties”

Charles Wesley Godwin draws his musical inspiration from his Appalachian roots and West Virginia childhood. His latest album, “Family Ties,” is even closer to home and is a tribute to his loved ones that focuses on his journey as a husband and father. Now, making his network TV debut, here is Charles Wesley Godwin with “Family Ties.” Source

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