Bridge collapse kills dozens, Trump's trade war making China uneasy and other headlines

By Wilson Criscione

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Bridge collapse kills dozens, Trump's trade war making China uneasy and other headlines

Tom Brenner/The New York Times

President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting of the National Space Council in the East Room of the White House, in Washington, June 18, 2018.

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IN OTHER NEWS

Falling bridge kills 22
A bridge in Italy collapsed during heavy rains this morning and at least 22 people were killed. A section of the bridge crashed onto the roof of a factory and other buildings. The death toll is likely to rise. (Reuters)

Hazy days
You may have noticed that the air outside is a bit smoky. Will it get better? Probably not today and likely not through this week, one meteorologist with the National Weather Service says. (KXLY)

Cost of (trade) war
Trump's tariffs and trade threats don't just have an impact on us at home. In China, the looming trade war is making leaders uneasy, as stocks drop and criticism is being heaped on President Xi Jinping. (New York Times)

NDA a day keeps the bad press away
Nothing seems normal these days. Are Trump's use of nondisclosure agreements to prevent aides from speaking out also, in fact, not normal? Officials from past administrations and legal experts say it's not common, and may not be enforceable. (Washington Post)