President Trump promises a $5,000 dividend to every adult American if Republicans retain control of Congress, a proposal critics characterize as a political bribe. A deadly ferry fire in the Philippines leaves at least five dead and over 80 missing, underscoring persistent safety and maintenance failures in the region. Apple introduces its first foldable smartphone, the "Duo," with a $2,000 base price, representing the company's most significant hardware shift in years. Volkswagen begins repurposing a struggling German car plant to manufacture components for Israel’s Iron Dome defense system, highlighting a strategic pivot toward the booming defense sector amid industrial decline. Additionally, the death of Tasia Fortune in Mississippi sparks community distrust and fears of racial violence, while Indian food safety commissioner Tukaram Munde gains viral fame for his aggressive, albeit controversial, enforcement of hygiene standards across Mumbai’s food industry.
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