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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Nora Rahm. The International Red Cross warns that Israel's plan to force out the entire population of Gaza's city is unsafe and illegal under international law. NPR's Jane Rafe has more. Israel plans to seize Gaza's biggest city and is telling civilians they will have to move south. It has already started attacks in Gaza City. The International Committee of the Red Cross said in a statement that, the extreme shortage of food, water, shelter, and medical care across the Gaza Strip,

any mass evacuation will be unsafe. It called the Israeli orders incomprehensible. The Geneva-based organization also said many residents are unable to leave because they're sick, starving, injured, or disabled. Jane Arraf, NPR News, Amman. The Israeli government is not welcome at the Defense Trade Show in London next month. British officials say Israel is banned because of its war against Hamas and Gaza that's brought about a humanitarian crisis. Private defense contractors from Israel will be allowed to attend.

Last month, British Prime Minister Kier Starrmer announced plans to recognize the Palestinian state unless Israel takes steps to end the crisis. Officials in Minneapolis say police and other agencies are increasing their presence around schools, churches, and other religious institutions. after the mass shooting this week at a Catholic church. Two children were killed, and at least 18 others were wounded. Matthew DeBoer is the principal of the Annunciation Catholic School. He visited it with some of his students who are still in the hospital. He later spoke with KSTP. Being able to hold their hands and give their hugs and hug their parents today is a gift

and so much good news coming out of the rooms today. So we've got to keep praying, but I'm hopeful for these kids that are still here. died from his self-inflicted gunshot wound. A Texas bill cracking down on medication abortions could become the strictest abortion law in the country. Olivia Aldridge of Member Station, KUT reports. Abortions are banned in Texas unless a mother's life or a major bodily function is at risk, but it's still possible to get abortion medications prescribed by an out-of-state doctor and sent by mail. This new bill would let private citizens receive a cash reward for suing manufacturers, prescribers and those who help bring the pills into Texas. State Representative Donna Howard,

an Austin Democrat, opposes it. The purpose of this bill is not to protect women. If it were, then there would be a minimum requirement that someone prove harm before being allowed to pursue a lawsuit. The bill passed in the Texas House of Representatives and moves to the Republican-led Senate next week. I'm Olivia Aldridge in Austin. This is NPR News. A federal appeals court ruled yesterday that most of President Trump's tariffs are illegal. The court held seven to four that he went too far when he declared national emergencies to justify imposing tariffs on countries around the world without the involvement of Congress.

The decision largely upheld the ruling by a specialized trade court in May, but the court rejected that part that would end the tariffs immediately. This allows time for the Trump administration. to appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Gas prices are up slightly heading into this holiday weekend. AAA says the national average is now just over $3.20 a gallon. But as NPR's Kamila Dominovsky reports, they're expected to trend lower soon.

Overall, gasoline prices have been remarkably steady this summer. Throughout May, June, and July, the national average stayed within a few pennies of $3.15. More recently, flooding at a refinery in Indiana caused a spike in gasoline prices, especially in Ohio, Wisconsin, and Michigan, according to the app GasBuddy. But the refinery has restarted operations, and both GasBuddy and AAA expect prices to ease down again. Gasoline prices have been low and steady this summer in large part because of calm crude oil prices. The OPEC plus oil cartel has been pushing more barrels of oil

onto the market. Camila Dominooski and BR News. This may be a record year for traveling by air this Labor Day weekend. The transportation Security Administration expects nearly 17.4 million people will pass through TSA checkpoints at U.S. airports. I'm Nora Rahm. NPR News in Washington.