Three U.S. residents, Evan Gershkovich, Paul Whelan, and Alsu Kurmasheva, arrived back in the U.S. after being freed in a major prisoner exchange with Russia, receiving greetings from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. The exchange involved 24 people from seven nations, including German and Russian citizens. The return of the journalists and Marine veteran marks a rare example of cooperation between the U.S. and Russia. Meanwhile, Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky added to their Olympic medal collections with gold and silver wins in gymnastics and swimming. Notably, Biles reclaimed her 2016 title in the women’s all-around gymnastics final. Ledecky made history with more swimming medals for a woman in Olympic history. American women also took silver in the 4×200-meter freestyle relay. The U.S. job market is experiencing cooling trends with analysts predicting a smaller gain of jobs for July compared to the previous month. The unemployment rate has also been increasing, posing challenges for job seekers. Vice President Kamala Harris is undergoing efforts to define her image as she gears up for the upcoming general election, facing criticisms from the Trump campaign. Additionally, the killing of Sonya Massey has sparked scrutiny over inconsistent police hiring practices across the country, highlighting the need for more standardized regulations.
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