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1. All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred

   All detainees at the detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," have been transferred to other facilities, the Department of Homeland Security said, citing concerns related to the hurricane season.

2. New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade

   New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans.

3. FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism. But what do they actually do?

   For the first time in World Cup history, FIFA is mandating all soccer players take hydration breaks to protect them from the threats of extreme heat. But the new rule has sparked criticism.

4. Over 1,000 people killed during Gaza ceasefire, Palestinian authorities say

   Israeli operations in the Gaza Strip have killed 1,005 Palestinians since a ceasefire was reached between Israel and the militant group Hamas last October, according to Gaza Health Ministry.

5. As western fires erupt, Trump's Forest Service says it's now fully staffed

   The Forest Service says it's fully staffed with seasonal firefighters going into summer but there are still questions about whether the government is prepared if major wildfires get out of hand.

6. Here's how much the Iran war cost -- and how its effects will linger

   More than three months after the U.S. and Israel launched their war on Iran, the costs and aftereffects are felt around the world.

7. An inside look at President Trump's campaign to acquire Greenland

   New Yorker writer Ben Taub says while the idea of acquiring Greenland is out of the headlines, it hasn't been dropped. Taub describes how Trump's ongoing efforts have broken the trust of our allies.
   

8. Tropical Storm Arthur is the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

   Forecasters say Arthur could generate life-threatening flash floods along the northern Gulf Coast. But it is not expected to strengthen further.

9. Greetings from Maputo, Mozambique's capital, shaped by a modernist architecture

   An impromptu tour of Mozambique's capital city reveals a unique imprint left by architect Amâncio "Pancho" Guedes.

10. Pakistan ends 'luxury tax' on menstrual products, contraceptives. Will prices drop?

    In Pakistan, taxes on menstrual products can add up. Activists have long worked to change this. Now a new budget wipes out the 18% sales tax. But questions remain about the impact on prices.