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The body of Delil Arslan, a Kurdish refugee, has been found dead in Giessen, a city in the German state of Hesse, according to ANF News' German-language service. Details on the circumstances, cause of death, and any investigation have not been reported. Kurdish and refugee rights communities are closely following the case for further information.

Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose has announced a new resource aimed at students, covering both election information and business services. The initiative is designed to help young Ohioans engage with voting processes and learn about starting or interacting with businesses in the state. Details of the rollout and student response have not yet been widely reported.

PlanScout, a Medicare and care guidance service, is expanding its nationwide education efforts ahead of the 2027 open enrollment period. The company aims to help beneficiaries understand coverage options and care planning through broader outreach and informational resources across the United States.

A new opinion piece argues that a large share of economic activity takes place beyond the reach of tax collectors, in informal, cash-based and digital transactions that official statistics fail to capture. The author contends that governments' revenue systems are built for a formal economy that no longer reflects how people actually work and trade. The piece questions how states can fund public services when much of the real economy remains invisible to them.

Apple has stated that two of its iPhone models feature a replaceable 'cover layer' on the display, according to MacRumors. The statement clarifies the repairability of the front glass component on these devices, addressing questions about whether the outer layer can be swapped independently of the full screen assembly. Details on cost and availability of such repairs remain limited, and consumers are watching for guidance on service options.

Health system executives are increasing investment in information technology, while the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services has launched a partnership with 37 states. A Medicare Advantage insurer has also settled an upcoding case, and new analysis outlines potential savings of $23 billion across the sector. The roundup highlights ongoing shifts in health policy and technology spending.

The City of Homestead, Florida, has announced that its Finance & Budget Central Collections office will close early. The notice was published on the city's official website, informing residents that counter services for bill payments and collections will be unavailable before the usual closing time. Residents needing in-person assistance are advised to plan visits around the adjusted hours or use alternative payment options. No reason for the shortened hours was stated in the announcement.

America.gov is presenting itself as a starting point for anything people need from the United States government, directing visitors to federal services and information in one place. The site has drawn attention online, with commenters debating its purpose, whether it is an official resource, and how useful it is compared with existing government portals like USA.gov.

Amazon has reached a settlement with the District of Columbia in a lawsuit over its Prime subscription service, according to the Washington Informer. DC's attorney general had accused the company of enrolling customers in Prime without clear consent and making cancellation difficult. The settlement closes a case closely watched by consumer protection advocates and adds to regulatory scrutiny of Amazon in the United States.

The Congressional Research Service has published a primer for Congress on state-law climate tort suits, focusing on Suncor Energy (U.S.A.) Inc. v. County Commissioners of Boulder County. The case involves Boulder County, Colorado seeking damages from energy companies for climate-related harms under state law. The report is intended to inform federal lawmakers as such lawsuits continue moving through the courts and Congress weighs potential responses.

Valley State Prison in California hosted a wellness fair, according to the state's Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The event is part of the department's broader focus on inmate health and rehabilitation, offering those incarcerated access to health information and services. Few further details about the fair's activities or attendance have been released.

City & State New York has published an editor's note arguing that journalists play a role in making New York state government better. The piece frames accountability reporting and coverage of state politics as a public service, though the specific arguments and examples cited in the note are not detailed in the available information.

Purdue's student newspaper, the Purdue Exponent, has published a guide outlining mental health resources available to students on campus. The roundup points students toward the support services they can access at Purdue, at a time when demand for campus counseling and wellbeing support continues to draw attention at universities across the United States.

KATV reports on postpartum mental health support available to mothers in Arkansas, outlining resources for those experiencing depression or anxiety after childbirth. The report points families toward local services and information aimed at improving maternal mental well-being across the state.

Ukraine's government has allocated 518.3 million hryvnias from its reserve fund to keep the internet running despite Russian strikes on data centres. Digital Minister Mykhailo Fedorov's ministry, with official Koretsky announcing the move, says the money will strengthen backup information systems of government bodies to prepare for worst-case scenarios amid ongoing attacks on critical digital infrastructure.

Hungary is preparing to release Communist-era state security records that would reveal the identities of agents and informants who worked for the regime's secret services. The move could expose how deeply surveillance networks penetrated Hungarian society before 1989, touching families, public figures and institutions. It is expected to reignite debate in Hungary over reckoning with the communist past and the handling of its archival legacy.