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Is Chicago Next For Trump’s Crime Crackdown?

Is President Trump about to send troops and federal officers to Chicago?

The president this weekend signaled the long-reported Chicago federal force was coming, alarming local officials on Saturday with a social media post that imposed Trump’s face on Robert Duvall’s in an “Apocalypse Now”-like scene with Chicago’s skyline in the background.

Yet Trump on Sunday said a decision on what’s next for the crime crackdown is still under discussion.

“We’re going to make a decision about where we’re going to go in the next day or two,” he said while insisting he’s not the one talking about Chicago — it is his political opponents.

Palestinian Gunmen Kill 6 People In Attack On Jerusalem Bus Stop

At least six people were shot dead at Jerusalem's Ramot Junction on Monday, Israeli police and emergency services said.

Two suspects were also shot and killed at the scene, police said in a statement.

The attackers opened fire at people waiting at a bus depot, police said, before boarding a bus to continue the attack.

At least 17 people were also injured in the shooting, Israeli emergency services said.

China’s Shipments To U.S. Plunge 33% In August As Overall Exports Growth Hits A 6-Month Low

China’s exports to the U.S. plunged 33% in August while overall growth slowed to its weakest in six months, weighed down in part by President Donald Trump’s crackdown on transshipments and as the impact of frontloading exports wanes.

Imports from the U.S. also dropped 16% from a year ago, customs data showed.

China’s overall exports climbed 4.4% in August in U.S. dollar terms from a year earlier, customs data showed Monday, marking their lowest growth since February while missing Reuters-polled economists’ estimates for a 5.0% rise.

Trial Begins Today For Ryan Routh, Man Accused Of Trump Assassination Attempt At Golf Course

Jury selection is set to begin Monday in the criminal trial of Ryan Routh, the man charged with trying to assassinate President Trump last year in South Florida.

Routh, 59, has pleaded not guilty to charges of attempting to assassinate a major presidential candidate, assaulting a federal officer and several firearm violations, is set to represent himself in the trial, after a federal judge signed off on his request earlier this year. He has also pleaded not guilty to state charges of terrorism and attempted murder.

Opening statements are expected on Sept. 11.

What Kind Of Dairy Does A Body Good? Science Is Updating The Answer

When new dietary guidelines are unveiled later this month, the Trump administration is expected to upend long-held advice on whole milk and its full-fat friends in the dairy aisle.

For decades, the American public has been advised to opt for fat-free or low-fat dairy options, largely out of concern for limiting the intake of saturated fat in these foods.

While the public doesn't necessarily follow this advice — cheese is the leading source of saturated fat in our diet — Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy has promised to end the "attack on whole milk, cheese and yogurt" and give these foods new prominence in the forthcoming guidelines.

Milwaukee Lutheran Church Sues Over Trump Directive On ICE Raids At Houses Of Worship

A Milwaukee Lutheran church has joined a national lawsuit against the Trump administration’s directive to allow immigration raids at houses of worship.

In late January, Trump ended a Biden-era policy that prohibited Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations in or near sensitive areas, including houses of worship. Multiple lawsuits against the Department of Homeland Security soon followed, including one filed July 25 by the New England Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. It alleges the directive violates churchgoers’ First Amendment rights.

The Greater Milwaukee Synod is made up of 115 congregations. Five of the ministries offer Spanish worship services.

Midwest Cities Will Receive Millions To Clean Up ‘Forever Chemicals.’ But Some Say It’s Not Enough

The city of Eau Claire in western Wisconsin had to shut down nearly half of its wells in 2021 after finding “forever chemicals” in its water supply.

The wells are close to the Chippewa Valley Regional Airport, where fire fighting foams containing PFAS, or perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances, had been used, according to the city.

Now, Eau Claire is building a $20 million filtration facility to address the issue, which it expects to open next year.

Wisconsin State Journal Reporter Fired For AI Misuse Speaks Out

Audrey Korte had been with the Wisconsin State Journal for just a couple of months when summer vacations in the newsroom started piling up. Eager to be accommodating and productive, she agreed to cover a story for a colleague who was leaving on a mid-July break. The assignment was to report on the proposals that had been submitted to the city of Madison for the redevelopment of the Brayton Lot, a downtown Madison parcel on the 300 block of East Washington Avenue. As the last large undeveloped block in downtown Madison, many believe the project could help address the city’s housing shortage.

The story Korte ultimately submitted was published online at madison.com and across the top of the front page of the Sunday, July 13, issue of the Wisconsin State Journal. It contained several factual errors and was ultimately pulled from the site on Wednesday, July 16. A re-reported story was published on Thursday, July 17, with an editor’s note explaining that the original story “contained incorrect information and quotes that were created by an unauthorized use of AI, which does not adhere to the Wisconsin State Journal's editorial or ethical standards.” Korte says she was fired the same day by executive editor Kelly Lecker, who called her on the phone with someone from human resources on the line.

25 UW Students Arrested During Saturday's Football Game At Camp Randall

25 University of Wisconsin students were arrested during Saturday’s football game between the Badgers and Middle Tennessee State, according to the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

All 25 arrests were related to underage alcohol use, police said. Each student also received a citation.

In total, 35 people were ejected from Camp Randall Stadium during the game. Of those, 33 were UW students. The ejections stemmed from a range of incidents, including five alcohol-related violations, two cases of intoxication, one for disorderly behavior, and two for seating issues.

Jordan Love Starts Fast And Parsons Gets A Sack In His Green Bay Debut As Packers Defeat Lions 27-13

Micah Parsons' arrival in Green Bay helped the Green Bay Packers put their recent NFC North struggles behind them.

Jordan Love threw a pair of touchdown passes and Parsons had a sack in his Green Bay debut as the Packers delivered an exceptional defensive performance in a 27-13 victory over the Detroit Lions on Sunday.

Opening a season at home for the first time since 2018, the Packers beat the two-time defending NFC North champions after going 1-5 in divisional games last year.