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• Hurricane Beryl roars toward Jamaica after killing at least six people in the southeastern Caribbean.
• President Joe Biden’s poor debate performance has some Democrats worried about his age, as Biden rejects calls to step aside.
• California Governor Gavin Newsom signed the $297.9 billion budget this week, which includes $16 billion in spending cuts.
• The Thompson fire in Butte County 3,500 acres, 0% contained.
• Oakland Mayor Sheng Thao held her first interview since the FBI raid of her home two weeks ago as she faces calls for resignation and a contentious recall.

(CAL FIRE_Official / Thompson fire)

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