Good morning, and welcome to our morning news brief. Today, we’re following several major stories, including the ongoing wildfires in France and Spain, the mass shooting in Seattle, and the pause in fighting between the U.S. and Iran. We’re also tracking the latest developments in the East African Community’s push for a single currency, and the controversy surrounding a Wisconsin law that bans election bets. In other news, the city of Baltimore has announced plans to transform its 911 system into a more comprehensive and integrated emergency response system, and Kalshi has attacked the Wisconsin law as a form of ‘voter suppression’. We’ll be bringing you updates on these and other stories throughout the day, so be sure to stay tuned for the latest news and analysis. In the meantime, here are some of the top stories to watch: the wildfires in France and Spain, the mass shooting in Seattle, the pause in fighting between the U.S. and Iran, and the controversy surrounding the Wisconsin law. We’ll be back with more news after this break.
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