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⭘ Fuel cut-off switches flipped seconds after takeoff in Air India crash, preliminary report finds.

⭘ The 15-page report released Friday by India's Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau found that the cutoff switches for both engines were switched within one second.

⭘ The plane's flight recorders had one pilot asking the other why they had switched off the fuel - and the other saying he had not.

⬤ A focus on the Boeing 787's fuel switches in a preliminary assessment raised questions about the pilots' actions, but much is still unknown about Flight 171.

⭘ Indian investigators determined the Boeing 787 Dreamliner was properly configured and lifted off normally. But three seconds after takeoff, the engines' fuel switches were cut off.

⭘ The ACLU's federal lawsuit claims the Trump administration's aggressive immigration enforcement operations violate the Constitution.

⭘ LOS ANGELES — A federal judge on Friday ruled that immigration officers in Southern California can't rely solely on someone's race or speaking Spanish to stop and detain them

⬤ A federal judge temporarily halted the administration from making indiscriminate arrests based on race and denying detainees access to lawyers, in a lawsuit that could have national repercussions.

⭘ Civil rights groups alleged that ICE and Border Patrol agents are rounding people up based on their race, and denying them access to lawyers. A federal judge said there's evidence what they're doing is illegal.

⭘ Authorities executed criminal search warrants in Carpinteria and Camarillo, California, on Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security said.

⭘ Stocks closed lower Friday, a day after the S&P 500 posted a new record high, following the announcement of a 35% tariff on Canada.

⬤ The move injects fresh turmoil into a strained bilateral relationship as Prime Minister Mark Carney negotiates a new economic partnership with the United States.

⭘ A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to halt indiscriminate immigration stops and arrests in seven California counties, including Los Angeles.

⭘ President Donald Trump announced a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, starting Aug. 1, the latest letter to a trade partner that threatens high rates.

⭘ Brazilian President Lula da Silva vowed to trigger Brazil's reciprocity law if negotiations with the U.S. fail.

⭘ He was known as a tightly wound Hollywood tough guy, on and off screen – and then the star found himself fighting for his life. He talks about 'bullying his body' into recovery, and how the accident changed him

⭘ The users of AI companion app Replika found themselves falling for their digital friends. Until – explains a new podcast – the bots went dark, a user was encouraged to kill Queen Elizabeth II and an update changed everything …

⭘ With minimal food and water, the 26-year-old drank from puddles, sheltered in a cave and used the sun for navigation

⭘ Rebecca, 70, a company director, meets Michael, 71, a supporting artist (extra)

⭘ The International Space Station has been flying over the country this week and excited children tracking Shubhanshu Shukla's every move will be hoping for a glimpse of his temporary home on Saturday night

⬤ Two days after deadly Texas floods, the agency struggled to answer calls from survivors because of call center contracts that weren't extended.

⭘ The president and first lady visited Kerrville to meet local officials and families of the victims of the recent flooding. Trump promised federal support, but his team emphasized the state's role.

⬤ Earlier this year, President Trump suggested he wanted to shutter the agency. Now, he says his aides "fixed it up in no time."

⭘ As Texans seek answers about the Hill Country floods, some top meteorologists and policymakers are calling for the creation of a disaster review board modeled after the National Transportation Safety Board, which investigates all civil aviation accidents and major transportation incidents.

⬤ The half-mile stretch occupied by two campgrounds appears to have been one of the deadliest spots along the Guadalupe River in Central Texas during last week's flash floods.

⭘ The involuntary staff reductions include 1,107 civil service and 246 foreign service employees, according to a notice sent to employees Friday morning.

⭘ Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought spoke Friday on CNBC's "Squawk Box."

⭘ Bongino, the deputy director of the FBI, 'is out of control furious,' one source told NBC News. Another said he did not report to work on Friday.

⭘ Erlanger-Elsmere Independent School District board chairman stepped down following controversy over past social media comments advocating violence against Republicans.

⭘ John Goodman revealed he hasn't spoken to Roseanne Barr in seven years, after her firing from the "Roseanne" revival that led to the creation of "The Conners."

⬤ Japan though it had a special relationship with the U.S. Now, Tokyo is finding that its security alliance counts for little as it struggles to cut a trade deal.

⭘ Finding it hard to track the latest U.S. trade policy state of play? Here's a look the deals the president has announced and the rates he's so far threatened to impose in letters to global leaders.

⬤ The move injects fresh turmoil into a strained bilateral relationship as Prime Minister Mark Carney negotiates a new economic partnership with the United States.

⭘ LONDON/NEW YORK, July 11 (Reuters) - Suppliers to Walmart WMT

⭘ A 200% tariff rate — even with a delay — will have a detrimental effect on drug prices and profit margins, analysts warn.

⭘ Gaza civil defence said Israeli forces killed at least 30 people on FridayAn international conference meant to revive work on a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been rescheduled for July 28-29, diplomatic sources told Agence France-Presse (AFP).

⬤ At least 17 people, mostly children, were killed in the strike near a Project HOPE clinic in Gaza, officials said. Malnutrition rates are rising in the Strip.

⭘ Russia ratcheted up air attacks by drones and missiles on Ukraine this week. The increase comes as President Trump has expressed frustration at Russian President Vladimir Putin's seeming unwillingness to enter talks to end the war. Trump indicated the U.S. would resume shipments of weapons to Ukraine that had previously been suspended.

⬤ Secretary Rubio expressed "disappointment and frustration" with the lack of progress in Ukraine peace talks after meeting with his Russian counterpart, Lavrov.

⭘ President hints at 'major announcement' on Monday after halting arms shipments due to dwindling stockpiles

⭘ Katie Taylor is the queen of the trilogy, as she defeated Amanda Serrano for a third time in as many fights in their epic rivalry on Friday.

⭘ After taking converging paths following teenage breakthroughs, the two stars realign in SW19 showpiece

⬤ We never really gave him his due. Maybe the problem was us.

⭘ Tom Holland, Leonardo DiCaprio, Olivia Rodrigo and more have been out and about at Wimbledon for tennis' premier tournament.

⭘ New York Mets star outfielder Brandon Nimmo ripped Major League Baseball's process for selecting players for the All-Star game, calling its process "broken."