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The first report is about the tent shortage in Gaza

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A “Peaceful” DeSantis: an Odd Duck Who Missed His Effort on Public Policy, and the Loss of Community

I am not being mean. I am being mean, but in the interest of a serious point. A smart guy and a successful governor, Mr. DeSantis has a picture perfect family. He is one of the unfortunate political creatures who do not wear well, and who hasearly promise but fades over time. The more people saw him, the less they seemed to like him. On the presidential campaign trail, he was robotic and awkward, rude and arrogant, with the interpersonal skills of poorly designed A.I. He struck people as an all-around odd duck, and not in a good way.

The importance of language retention in the preservation of community and culture is discussed by Peace- Gladstone as she joins Morning Edition.

When she won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a TV Series, Comedy or Musical, she made a speech in the Blackfeet language. Gladstone, who is mixed, thanked her mother Betty Peace-Gladstone, who is not Blackfeet but pushed heavily for the language to be taught in her classrooms.

Ayodhya, Israel: The Birthplace of Lord Ram and a Temple for the Hindus in the War of Anticipation

More than one million Palestinians are taking shelter in Rafah in the southern part of the Gaza Strip. Many people have left violence for the fourth or fifth time. Even a tent is hard to find due to the high prices and demand for shelter.

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi today led the consecration of Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir – a temple devoted to Lord Ram – in northern India’s Ayodhya. It was a celebration for many Hindus — but the temple has controversial origins. The site of a historical mosque was torn down 30 years ago because Hindu nationalists believed it to be the birthplace of Lord Ram.

Today is the birthday of the Supreme Court’s decision codifying abortion rights. Two years ago, the high court overturned its decision. Since then, voters have turned out at the state level nationwide to ensure abortion protections where they live. As Democrats work to tap into voters’ energy ahead of the presidential election, Vice President Harris begins a tour to talk about abortion in Wisconsin.

There will be one fewer candidate in the New Hampshire primaries tomorrow. Florida Gov. DeSantis endorsed former President Donald Trump.

Source: Up First briefing: DeSantis ends presidential bid; tent shortage in Gaza

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