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Government shutdown has entered its 21st day

Senators are returning to Capitol Hill today amid pressure to end the standoff. The Department of Energy confirmed that roughly 1,400 National Nuclear Security Administration workers are being furloughed starting this week. Only about 400 staffers will remain to protect critical assets. Officials insist no nuclear safety issues are expected but said delays in maintenance and safety reviews are likely.

Authorities in Tennessee have identified 14 out of 16 victims from a massive explosion

The blast last week leveled parts of the facility near Nashville. Investigations point to a chemical reaction as the likely cause. Families of the deceased gathered for a memorial service this morning. Federal safety regulators are on site conducting a full probe. Local officials coordinate aid for displaced residents in the surrounding area.

Israel says it has recovered more bodies of hostages

The Israeli military confirmed that one of the bodies turned over was not a hostage, deepening mistrust between the two sides and adding strain to a fragile truce. Authorities said the identification process of the remaining bodies continues as families desperate for information wait for closure. Israeli officials have said they will reassess the flow of humanitarian aid into Gaza until all hostages are returned.