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Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Kristen Wright. President Trump and British Prime Minister Kier-Starmer have signed an agreement to move toward expanding cooperation between the two countries on technology and nuclear energy. NPR's Danielle Kurtzleben reports Trump is on the second day of his state visit to the UK and arrived at Starmor's country home today. Trump was greeted at checkers by Starmor and his wife, Lady Starmor. Multiple American CEOs have come along for the trip. U.S. tech companies, including Google and Microsoft, have said they plan billions of dollars in investments in the U.K. Other key issues the two leaders are expected to speak about include the tariffs Trump has imposed on U.K. goods, as well as the conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine. Danielle Kurtzleben and PR News, checkers.

The U.S. is trying to revive Gaza ceasefire talks. This follows Israel's strike on Hamas leaders in Qatar, a key mediator in previous talks. NPR's Daniel Estrin has more from Tel Aviv. Hamas leaders were in Qatar discussing President Trump's ceasefire proposal when Israeli warplanes targeted them. No senior Hamas leaders appear to have been killed, but the strike enraged Qatar, which said it was reassessing its mediation role as a consequence. Now, the U.S. is looking for a way to revive Gaza ceasefire talks

and is seeking an Israeli gesture to bring the Qatari's back to the negotiating table. That's according to a person briefed on the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive issue. Since ceasefire talks collapsed, Israel has launched a major ground offensive in Gaza city. Families of hostages in Gaza are now camped outside the Israeli Prime Minister's house protesting that move. Daniel Estrin, NPR News, Tel Aviv. Turning Point USA continues its American comeback tour today at Colorado State University in Fort Collins. It's the tour's first event held following the killing of its CEO and founder.

conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Colorado Public Radio's Tony Gorman reports. There will be a visual for Kirk at Canvas Stadium in place of events that were previously scheduled. Some CSU students like Nick Nye say they remain concerned with security after the conservative activist was gunned down on the campus of Utah Valley University last week. I think it is an eye opener and it shows a lot of potential for scary things to happen. So yeah, I think it is concerning. but I also don't feel like there's much chance that it gets better for security. The university officials said some student groups and external organizations had planned unrelated memorials, but they were asked to move their activities to the stadium.

For NPR News, I'm Tony Gorman in Denver. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser is expected on Capitol Hill next hour. The House Oversight Committee is holding a hearing over the federal government's oversight of the district. You're listening to NPR News in Washington. A new study finds vitamin B3 supplements may help prevent a recurrence of skin cancer. As NPR's Alison Aubrey reports, this study included more than 33,000 veterans who'd been treated for the disease. Doctors who perform skin cancer surgeries often recommend nicotinamide, a form of vitamin B3. Small studies have shown it can help prevent non-melanoma skin.

cancers. The new research adds to the evidence, says study author Lee Wheelis of Vanderbilt University. A 53% reduction in the risk of skin cancers among patients taking nicotinamide. B3 supplements are widely available over the counter. The participants took 500 milligrams twice a day for at least 30 days. Alison Aubrey, NPR News. CDC vaccine advisors begin meeting today in Atlanta to consider possible changes to the childhood vaccine schedule The committee is expected to vote on whether newborns should still get vaccinated for hepatitis B at birth or whether to delay the immunization. The panel may also consider whether to stop giving the MMRV combination vaccine before age four

to protect against measles, mumps, rebella, and chickenpox. The advisors are also expected to take up COVID shots. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. fired the whole advisory panel earlier this year and replaced all of its members. The new committee includes advisors who've challenged vaccines and who are skeptical of COVID shots. The panel makes recommendations to the CDC's director. I'm Kristen Wright, and this is NPR News.