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Republicans hope a tax law on tips will help them keep their majorities in November. However, many workers say the benefits are too small to cover rising costs like gas and health care. "I wish it helped out a little more than it did," said worker Logan Bigelow.
Maysa Abu Daoud and her daughter Mary al-Najjar died in an Israeli air attack on Gaza City on Saturday. Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa expressed his deep sorrow and grief over the tragic killing. The two women helped displaced people at the Holy Family Church before they got caught in the strike.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that Ukraine will keep hitting Russian oil refineries after Moscow targeted Kyiv bridges. Russian forces struck two major Dnipro River bridges over the past two days. Zelenskyy warned, "We will not respond, of course, like them, on any civilian objects," during the conflict.
Nearly 1,500 Myanmar nationals arrived in Yangon on Sunday after Malaysia sent them back by ship. The United Nations warned that conditions in Myanmar remain unsafe for these returnees. Kelley E. Currie said, "In my assessment, the risk of refoulement in the present circumstances is substantial." Many now fear for safety.
Polls opened in Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday for a general election to choose new leaders. About 3.4 million voters are picking members for the presidency and national Parliament. Activist Adi Selman said, "I don't think these new elections in Bosnia will change anything," as parties focus on past divisions.
Dr. Annie Andrews is running for Senate in South Carolina, a seat no Democrat has won this century. While some supporters see a chance for victory, others remain skeptical. "We live on hope," said Ms. Tarvin. The race shifted to lean Republican, but many still watch the results closely.