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- Iran shoots down F-15 fighter, Trump hints escalation, as war threatens regional health and world energy, food security;
- East Bay congressmember Lateefah Simon blasts billion-dollar a day war, Trump budget requests;
- State AG Bonta sues to block Trump executive order limiting mail voting;
- Supreme court hears case on jury selection, claims of tainted jury in Mississippi capital murder case;
- SF launches “Strong Starts” program to reduce racial disparities in maternal and infant health;
- Trump proposes $1.5 trillion military budget hike, with 10% cuts to domestic programs;
- Sunday April 5th marks International Day of Conscience, highlighting the need to uphold the values of peace, tolerance and solidarity
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