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Plus, an attack on Ukrainian POWs. San Francisco and New York state declare monkeypox emergencies; Ukraine and Russia blame each other for an attack on POWs.   Tonight's Sentences was written by Jariel Arvin.   TOP NEWS The first US monkeypox emergencies John Smith/VIEWpress San Francisco and New York state have declared public health emergencies in response to monkeypox outbreaks. [ Axios / Nick Bastone and Julia Shapero ] As of Friday morning, San Francisco had recorded 281 cases. The emergency declaration activates city resources to prevent the spread of the virus starting August 1. [ NBC News Bay Area ] In New York, declaring monkeypox an imminent threat allows local health departments to coordi

Plus, a prison swap to secure Brittney Griner's release. Democrats announce a surprise climate and health care bill; A US-Russia prisoner swap for Brittney Griner's release?   Tonight's Sentences was written by Jariel Arvin.   TOP NEWS A surprise bill to tackle climate change Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images Senate Democrats announced an unexpected deal to lower health care costs and fight climate change while reducing the federal deficit on Wednesday. [ New York Times / Emily Cochrane, Jim Tankersley, and Lisa Friedman ] The  Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 would allow Medicare to negotiate the costs of some prescription drugs and extend Affordable Care Act subsidies for millions of Americans