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Asian markets were mixed on Wednesday as U.S. President Trump's announcement of a 50% copper tariff and hints of fresh duties on semiconductors and pharmaceuticals piled pressure. With an August 1 trade deadline coming to a head, investors were also nervous. At the same time, the U.S. dollar rose to a 2.5-week high and copper prices touched an all-time high in New York trading.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott explained that the updated count of missing people was compiled from reports made by friends, neighbors, and family members.
The church specifically refuted claims of controlling members' personal lives. Regarding an allegation that a woman was pressured to end a relationship, leaders clarified that both individuals were congregants exploring marriage, but the separation resulted from personal readiness discussions, not church intervention.
"The most important thing," says Alvin Lee, founder of Castles Can Fly. "Is that every leader takes it personally. It is a personal experience, with personal impact."
Friends and family said they "hoped and believed" he had remained alcohol-free, though they were "uncertain about his state of mind" in the days leading to his death.
His wife, Julia, and their two little sons are still missing, while their daughter — who had been attending a nearby summer camp — is confirmed to be safe.
The 79-year-old Malaysian was originally set to plead guilty on Thursday, July 3, but then he was asked to appear at a pre-trial conference on July 8 in the State Courts.