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What’s on tap: 

• MS brain scan breakthrough

• Tsunami, the search and rescue dog, retires.

• Cat burglar busted

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Today’s Big Story

Britain’s New Prime Minister

• Andy Burnham was confirmed yesterday as leader of Britain's governing Labour Party, clearing the way to become prime minister next week after Keir Starmer's resignation. Burnham takes office without a general election, a feature of Britain's parliamentary system that allows governing parties to replace leaders while remaining in power.

• Burnham inherits a government under mounting pressure after Labour's popularity declined following its landslide victory two years ago. The former mayor of Greater Manchester has promised to revive economic growth, shift more decision-making power to local governments and reduce divisions within his party, though he has yet to outline many detailed policy proposals.

• Burnham will become Britain's seventh prime minister since 2016, underscoring a period of unusual political turnover. He faces familiar challenges, including a sluggish economy, strained public services, and growing support for the anti-immigration Reform UK party, with the next general election not required until 2029.

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Saturday’s Quick Hits

• Two U.S. Forest Service employees were rescued after being held hostage at gunpoint for nearly 15 hours in Northern California, authorities said. Two suspects surrendered following overnight negotiations, and federal prosecutors said both men will face kidnapping charges related to the incident. (More)

• A Rhode Island man convicted of first-degree sexual assault in absentia was arrested off the New Jersey coast after more than 20 years as a fugitive. Ronald Fischer, who fled during his 2005 trial and was featured on America's Most Wanted, was taken into custody aboard a yacht following a multiagency investigation. (More)

• U.S. Ambassador to Italy Tilman Fertitta was met by protests as he arrived in Venice aboard his luxury yacht during a tour marking America's 250th anniversary. Demonstrators criticized the display of wealth and protested Trump administration policies, while Fertitta said the trip is intended to celebrate the longstanding relationship between the United States and Italy. (More)

• Federal health officials urged consumers to avoid shredded iceberg lettuce served at certain Taco Bell restaurants in five states as they investigate a growing cyclosporiasis outbreak. Taco Bell said it has removed the suspected lettuce from its supply chain nationwide, while the CDC said grocery store lettuce is not affected. (More)

• The United States expanded its military campaign against Iran by striking bridges and other infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz for a seventh consecutive night. Iran responded with attacks targeting U.S. allies in the Middle East. (More)

• Researchers developed an artificial intelligence technique that detects previously hidden gray matter brain lesions on standard MRI scans, offering a new way to monitor multiple sclerosis. The method identified more than 11,000 previously undetectable lesions in scans from over 700 patients and could improve future research and treatment. (More)

Weekly Dose of Positive

• A North Carolina church has erased millions of dollars in medical debt, uniting members across the political spectrum around a shared effort to help struggling neighbors. (More)

• The Michigan House unanimously passed a bill allowing children to operate small lemonade stands without permits if annual sales stay below $5,000. (More)

• Former Royal Marine Paul Farthing traveled more than 15,000 miles to rescue 194 animals from Ukraine’s front lines in two missions. (More)

• Rescue dog Tsunami located at least 13 survivors trapped beneath rubble following Venezuela's deadly earthquakes, capping his final mission before retirement. (More)

Extra Credit

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