Prosecutors connected dozens of evidentiary dots to try to show President Biden’s deeply troubled son willfully falsified a gun form. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Guilty as sin.

President Joe Biden's approval rating has sunk to its lowest-ever - a dismal 37.4% - with disapproval at a troubling 56.6. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: It's actually worse.

The U.S. needs Japan's help to quickly replenish missile inventory as conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine continue and Washington seeks to keep its deterrence credible in the Indo-Pacific, the U.S. ambassador to Japan said Monday. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: Real need.

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26% of Gen Z job applicants said they involve their parents in the interview process, including 31% of those having a parent joining them for an in-person interview and 29% having parents join them for a virtual interview. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: Pitiful!

The 1,500 citizens of Bolinas, ZIP Code 94924, lost their post office more than 15 months ago. LA Times

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has rebranded its department for criminal investigations so sanctuary cities will be more inclined to cooperate, according to ICE's acting director. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: Good!

Biden administration officials are considering negotiations on a deal with Hamas to secure the release of five Americans hostages if current cease-fire talks involving Israel fail. Newsmax

VOA VIEW: What kind of a deal can Biden promise - none.

The United Nations Security Council called on Hamas to accept Israel’s cease-fire offer on Monday after passing a US resolution that ramps up pressure on the terror group. The council voted to adopt the measure, with 14 votes in favor of the resolution and no votes against it. Russia abstained. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Talk is cheap.

Harrowing first-person footage opens with the officers navigating through trees as they approach one the buildings holding hostages Almog Meir Jan, 21, Andri Kozlov, 27, and Shlomi Ziv, 41. New York Post

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Apple unveiled AI features called “Apple Intelligence” and a partnership with ChatGPT maker OpenAI across its devices on Monday as the Big Tech giant seeks to convince Wall Street it is keeping pace in the race to develop the burgeoning technology. New York Post

VOA VIEW: Big can do anything.

Tens of thousands of male convicts have been freed to fight in Ukraine. It is not clear if a small contingent of female volunteers released from a prison portends wider use of female soldiers. New York Times

VOA VIEW: Russia is a joke.

Federal health regulators and law enforcement officials on Monday vowed to work more closely to stop sales of illegal electronic cigarettes, which have grown into a multibillion-dollar business in the U.S. while skirting government oversight. Washington Times

The Supreme Court said Monday it will consider shutting down a multibillion-dollar class action investors' lawsuit against Facebook parent Meta stemming from the privacy scandal involving the Cambridge Analytica political consulting firm. Washington Times

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The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department will split responsibility for overseeing the rapidly growing AI sector. CBS

VOA VIEW: Under Biden it is not a good idea.

The Supreme Court asked the solicitor general to submit a brief in two cases involving the city of Honolulu's efforts to hold the oil and gas industry accountable for the effects of climate change. CBS

VOA VIEW: Interesting!

Voters in 27 countries have elected more far-right members to the European Parliament. They include candidates who campaigned against immigrants, support for Ukraine, climate change policies and dependence on trade with China. CBS

VOA VIEW: A mixed bag of tricks.

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The defense wrapped their cases on Monday after deciding not to call Hunter Biden to testify in his own defense. CBS

VOA VIEW: A smart decision.

Illnesses have been reported across four states in connection with Diamond Shruumz-brand microdosing chocolate bars, the FDA said. CBS

Trump's promise to eliminate taxes on tips reflects Nevada's status as a must-win battleground state for Trump and President Joe Biden. CNBC

VOA VIEW: Good!

Abbott has FDA clearance for two new over-the-counter continuous glucose monitoring systems CNBC

The gold mining industry is struggling to sustain production growth as deposits of the yellow metal become harder to find. CNBC

VOA VIEW: It means the price of gold will rise.

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An internal memo to Border Patrol agents that was obtained by Fox News instructs agents in a key sector to release single adults from all but six countries in the Eastern Hemisphere. FOX News

VOA VIEW: Biden madness.

A FedEx delivery driver was left stunned as he watched a porch pirate run up from behind and swipe a package he had just left in front of a door in Ohio. FOX News

Former President Donald Trump is expected to virtually attend a pre-sentencing probation interview after he was found guilty in his New York hush-money trial. UPI

VOA VIEW: It's all madness.

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Russian airborne strikes across eastern and southern Ukraine killed at least one person and injured four. UPI

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