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President Trump wrapped up his nearly week-long Asia trip by announcing that he's reached a one-year-deal with China on critical rare earth minerals and some tariffs. Trump broke the news after his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping [[ she jeen-peeng ]] in South Korea. He also announced that China will start buying American soybeans again and said he plans to visit there next year.        Democrats are accusing the Trump administration of using food aid for struggling Americans as a negotiating chip in the government shutdown. SNAP benefits for 42-million Americans will run out Saturday because of the shutdown. On Wednesday, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said President Trump is "weaponizing hunger" and turning millions of people into "political pawns."        The Department of War is being ordered to resume testing of nuclear weapons. The last time the U.S. tested a nuclear weapon was in 1992. In a Truth Social post, Trump said due to the testing programs of other countries, he's instructed the department to start testing U.S. weapons "on an equal basis."        North Carolina-based Samaritan's Purse is making preparations to send much-needed disaster relief aid to Jamaica. This, after Hurricane Melissa devastated most of the island earlier this week. The faith-based organization confirmed yesterday that it has loaded cargo planes with critical supplies, such as shelter materials, solar lights, tarps, medicine and food.        Eli Lilly and Walmart are working to increase access to the weight loss drug Zepbound. The partnership announced Wednesday will let customers buy the drug directly at retail locations for the first time. It will cost about 350-dollars a month for a single-dose vial.        The Baltimore Ravens visit the Miami Dolphins on Thursday Night Football. The Ravens are 2-and-5 on the season. Miami is 2-and-6.       

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