President Donald Trump warned that the United States will impose a 100% tax (tariff) on all goods from any country that introduces a tax on digital services provided by American companies. He specifically addressed European countries considering such digital taxes and said this new tariff would replace any existing trade agreements.
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President Trump announced the threat of a 100% tariff on imports from countries taxing U.S. digital services.
The warning was posted on social media targeting European countries planning digital taxes.
The tariff would apply immediately and override any current trade deals.
Trump has pushed back before against foreign digital taxes on American tech companies.
The threat comes ahead of a July 4 deadline for the U.S. and European Union to approve a trade deal capping EU exports’ tariffs at 15%.
The EU-U.S. trade deal finalized in May did not include rules about digital taxes.
Digital taxes remain a key point of disagreement between the U.S. and the European Union.
European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen helped finalize the trade deal during a visit to President Trump’s golf course in Scotland.
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President Donald Trump said Iran carried out a drone attack on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a violation of a ceasefire agreement. The ship was damaged but remained operational, and other drones targeting the ship were shot down by the U.S. The event adds tension to ongoing talks between the U.S. and Iran aimed at ending conflict.
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President Trump accused Iran of attacking a cargo ship with a drone in the Strait of Hormuz.
The drone damaged the ship’s upper deck, but it was still able to continue its journey.
The U.S. intercepted and destroyed three other drones targeting the same ship.
The British military reported a vessel was hit by a projectile near Oman the day before.
The attack happened during fragile peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.
A missile warning alert in Dubai was triggered by a technical glitch amid regional tensions.
UAE and Iranian foreign ministers held a call emphasizing the need to honor the interim peace deal.
The U.N. nuclear watchdog has begun talks to inspect Iran’s nuclear facilities, but progress is slow.
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Since 2022, both the U.S. and China have rapidly expanded their data centers to support growing artificial intelligence (AI) computing needs. The U.S. has thousands of centers scattered nationwide, while China is focusing on a large state-led buildout, especially in its western regions, to handle expected huge increases in AI demand.
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The U.S. has over 3,000 data centers, with more than 1,400 under development in all 50 states.
These centers consume a lot of energy and need constant cooling, raising concerns about power grids and water supplies.
A March Gallup poll found 71% of Americans oppose building data centers in their communities.
China currently has less than one-tenth the number of U.S. data centers but plans to invest about $295 billion in new facilities by 2030.
China aims to increase AI computing demand by 500 times by 2030.
China’s government leads the effort, focusing construction in its less populated western regions to take advantage of land availability and renewable energy.
Data centers require large amounts of power and water, creating challenges, especially in China where water shortages are severe.
Cooling systems often use lots of water, which is a concern given China's issues with groundwater quality and availability.
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Billionaire investor Leon Black told a House committee that Jeffrey Epstein tricked him during their long relationship, in which Black paid Epstein $158 million. Black said he did nothing illegal while testifying before the House Oversight Committee, which is investigating Epstein’s financial connections.
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Leon Black paid Jeffrey Epstein $158 million over several years.
Black said Epstein deceived him during their relationship.
Black testified before the House Oversight Committee on this matter.
The committee is investigating Epstein’s network of money and influence.
Black is the 16th person to testify in this investigation.
The committee chairman, Rep. James Comer, called this testimony potentially very important.
The session was held behind closed doors, meaning not open to the public.
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When a person dies, their unpaid debts are paid from their estate through a legal process called probate. Creditors and debt collectors have a limited time, set by state law, to file claims against the estate, and this time varies depending on where the deceased lived.
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Probate is the legal process used to settle a deceased person's financial affairs.
During probate, creditors can file claims to get paid from the estate’s assets.
Each state sets a deadline, called a creditor claim period, for how long creditors have to submit claims.
These deadlines can be just a few months in some states or longer in others, often six months or more.
If creditors miss the deadline, they may lose the right to collect from the estate’s assets.
Some debts like mortgages or car loans are secured by property and may still require payment even after probate ends.
Probate deadlines differ from the statute of limitations, which sets how long a creditor can sue for unpaid debts.
Estates have a priority system for paying debts; some costs like funeral expenses and taxes get paid before other debts.
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A federal judge declared a mistrial in the case against Jonathan Rinderknecht, who was accused of starting the deadly 2025 Palisades fire in Los Angeles. The jury could not agree on a verdict after more than 13 hours of discussion.
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The mistrial was declared because the jury was deadlocked: 10 jurors wanted a not-guilty verdict, while 2 wanted to convict.
Jonathan Rinderknecht is accused of starting the Palisades fire, which burned over 23,000 acres, damaged more than 6,000 buildings, and killed 12 people.
Prosecutors said the fire was linked to a smaller brush fire Rinderknecht allegedly started on New Year’s Day 2025.
Rinderknecht faced three federal charges: arson, malicious destruction by fire, and setting fire to timber.
Prosecutors described Rinderknecht as acting out of revenge against society due to personal problems and anger over wealth inequality.
The defense argued Rinderknecht was not responsible and suggested fireworks caused the initial fire instead.
Jurors deliberated for over 13 hours but could not reach a verdict, leading the judge to reject extending deliberations.
The U.S. attorney’s office said it plans to retry the case with a new jury.
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As heatwaves become more common and severe in Europe, experts are focusing on how to adapt public health, education, and social systems to the hotter climate. Caradee Wright from South Africa explains that schools need changes in design and daily routines to protect children, who are especially at risk from extreme heat.
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Europe faces more frequent and intense heatwaves due to climate change.
Climate adaptation now includes public health and education, not just the environment.
Caradee Wright leads a health research program on climate effects in South Africa.
Schools are seen as key places to address heat challenges because children are vulnerable.
Extreme heat is expected to be a long-term condition, not just a temporary problem.
Wright suggests combining building design, behavior changes, and education policies to improve heat resilience.
Protecting students' learning requires redesigning school buildings and routines.
This approach moves beyond just installing air conditioning to a broader plan for coping with heat.
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Kyle "Mongraal" Jackson, a well-known British Fortnite player, is getting a new character skin in the popular game Fortnite. The skin will be available in the Fortnite Shop starting July 28 and celebrates his impact on gaming.
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Mongraal is a famous British professional Fortnite player.
His new Icon Series skin launches on July 28 at 8 PM ET / 1 AM BST in the Fortnite Shop.
Icon Series skins honor people who have influenced gaming or popular culture.
Previous Icon skin recipients include MrBeast, Travis Scott, Lady Gaga, and LeBron James.
The skin took 18 months to develop with Mongraal’s input, including color customization options.
Mongraal started playing Fortnite at age 13 and has millions of followers on YouTube and Twitch.
He took a break from the game to focus on health and balance life with fitness and travel.
To celebrate the skin, Mongraal did a skydiving stunt with a banner promoting his Fortnite code.
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Recent studies show that vitamin B12 affects more than just blood and nerve health; it also helps keep muscles and the brain healthy as we age. Low or borderline B12 levels can cause symptoms like tiredness and memory problems, which are often wrongly seen as just normal aging.
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Vitamin B12 deficiency can cause fatigue, brain fog, weakness, and memory issues.
Symptoms of B12 deficiency are similar to common aging signs, so it is often missed.
Standard blood tests for B12 may not be enough; doctors may also check methylmalonic acid (MMA) and homocysteine levels.
Older adults absorb less B12 due to lower stomach acid and other factors.
People who follow vegan or vegetarian diets may not get enough B12 from food.
Some medications and surgeries can reduce B12 absorption.
Vitamin B12 is important for making red blood cells and also for the energy-producing parts of cells called mitochondria.
New research links low B12 to muscle weakness and brain aging beyond just blood-related problems.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom opposes a state-level tax on billionaires proposed for California and instead calls for a national tax on the ultra-wealthy. He argues that wealthy people can avoid state taxes by moving assets, so a federal approach would be more effective.
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A ballot measure in California would impose a one-time 5% tax on residents worth over $1 billion.
The measure aims to fund healthcare, education, and food assistance programs.
Newsom opposes this state-level tax, saying it would harm California’s economy and be easily avoided.
He proposes a national minimum tax on anyone with a net worth above $100 million.
Newsom suggests banning tax-free borrowing against stock portfolios used for luxury spending.
He wants the federal government to own a stake in artificial intelligence companies.
Newsom calls for changes to inheritance taxes to prevent wealth from being passed down permanently.
He also supports raising corporate taxes to pre-2017 levels before President Trump’s tax cuts.
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President Trump said that Iran attacked commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, breaking a ceasefire agreement signed the week before. The ceasefire was intended to keep the waterway safe and start talks about Iran’s nuclear program.
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President Trump accused Iran of attacking commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The attack involved the use of a drone.
A ceasefire had been signed the previous week to keep the waterway safe.
The ceasefire aimed to begin negotiations on Iran’s nuclear program.
President Trump called the attack a “foolish violation” of the ceasefire.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for global shipping and oil transport.
The attack threatens the stability and safety of this international passage.
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Two ICE agents visited a New York woman at her polling site to demand she delete an Instagram post that named an ICE agent involved in a fatal shooting. The woman was asked to sign a form saying she may have broken federal law but refused to remove the post.
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The woman, Paigelynne Gonyea, was working at a polling site in Syracuse when ICE agents came to talk to her.
The agents warned her to delete an Instagram post identifying an ICE agent who fatally shot Renée Good in Minneapolis.
Gonyea said the agents showed her a folder with her social media posts and her driver’s license.
She was asked to sign a form claiming her post might violate federal law by threatening a federal official.
Gonyea did not remove the post and disagreed that her post was doxing since the agent’s name was already public.
The ICE shooting of Renée Good caused public outrage and calls for prosecution of the agents involved.
ICE said the shootings were justified despite videos that suggested otherwise.
Gonyea shared a video of her encounter with ICE agents and posted a photo of the form she refused to sign.
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A judge found a prosecutor in civil contempt for publicly discussing evidence in the murder case against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The judge refused to block the death penalty and said the prosecution can still seek it.
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Tyler Robinson is charged with aggravated murder in the shooting death of Charlie Kirk.
A prosecutor was held in civil contempt for making media comments about a bullet fragment from the victim.
The defense asked the judge to stop the death penalty due to potential jury influence, but the judge denied this request.
The case’s preliminary hearing is set for July 6, which will decide if there is enough evidence to go to trial.
The judge allowed for more jury questionnaires and a possible larger jury pool to prevent bias.
A former roommate of Robinson will not need to testify in person during the preliminary hearing.
The hearing will be open to the public and held virtually.
Deputy Utah County Attorney Christopher Ballard denied giving specific case details to the media and said his comments were general.
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A senior US State Department official, Sarah B Rogers, claimed that British police arrested thousands of people for free speech offenses. The UK government strongly rejected these claims, saying their justice system is fair and protects all citizens.
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Sarah B Rogers, a US State Department official, made claims about Britain arresting many people for free speech.
Rogers spoke at a right-wing conference in London called the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC).
The UK government said Rogers’ statements about the justice system were untrue and unfair.
Rogers’ speech referenced far-right online memes and controversial stories like a child thrown into a crocodile pit.
UK politicians from different parties criticized Rogers and said the US should focus on its own problems.
More than 4,000 people from 85 countries attended the ARC conference.
ARC promotes conservative ideas about culture, immigration, and family in the West.
Some UK politicians see this as unusual interference by US officials in British politics.
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The article explains that MBA (Master of Business Administration) program prices are being reduced to help more people get advanced business education. The goal is to increase the number of skilled professionals in the U.S. workforce during a time when their skills are urgently needed.
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MBA program costs are being lowered.
The change aims to make advanced business education more affordable.
America currently faces a shortage of educated workers.
Skilled business professionals are important for the country's economy.
Increasing the number of trained professionals will help meet workforce demands.
The price reduction may attract more students to pursue MBA degrees.
The move reflects concerns about economic growth and competitiveness.
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A 20-year-old American-Palestinian student named Sama Safi has been held by the Israeli military for more than three weeks without charges after being arrested at her home in the West Bank. U.S. lawmakers have called on President Trump’s administration to help secure her release, while Israeli officials say she is suspected of involvement in terrorist activities.
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Sama Safi is a 20-year-old American citizen and psychology student at Birzeit University in the West Bank.
She was arrested by Israeli forces around 3 a.m. on June 2 during a military raid on her home.
Safi has been held without any formal charges for over three weeks.
U.S. lawmakers, including Senators and Representatives, have urged the Trump administration to intervene for her release.
Safi has a serious health condition called familial Mediterranean fever that requires regular medication and care.
Her family and human rights groups say she is not receiving proper medical treatment in detention.
Israeli authorities say she was arrested for allegedly promoting terrorist activities.
Safi is represented by an Israeli human rights lawyer who is challenging the charges against her.
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Mohammed Fahir Amaaz, 21, was sentenced to three and a half years in jail for punching two female police officers at Manchester Airport during an arrest in July 2024. The attack happened after Amaaz headbutted a man in a cafe, and the incident was recorded on video, which caused public protests and an investigation into police conduct.
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Mohammed Fahir Amaaz attacked two female police officers at Manchester Airport while they tried to arrest him.
The attack happened after Amaaz headbutted a man inside a Starbucks cafe.
One officer, PC Lydia Ward, suffered a broken nose from the punch.
Amaaz was convicted of assault and sentenced to three and a half years in prison.
Video footage of the incident was widely shared on social media.
A police officer seen kicking Amaaz after he was on the ground is under investigation by the Independent Office for Police Conduct.
A jury could not decide on additional charges of Amaaz assaulting a male officer, leading to his clearance of those charges.
PC Lydia Ward has been promoted to sergeant since the assault.
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The District of Columbia reached a settlement with Sam O’Hara, who sued after being detained by police while he followed National Guard troops playing “Star Wars” music. O’Hara claimed police violated his rights during the 2023 incident in Washington, DC.
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Sam O’Hara followed National Guard troops in Washington, DC, while playing “Star Wars” theme music.
He was detained by four Metropolitan Police Department officers in 2023.
O’Hara sued the city and the officers, alleging wrongful detention.
The lawsuit was filed in October 2023.
The city has now agreed to a settlement with O’Hara.
The case involved questions about police actions and protest rights.
The settlement ends the legal dispute between O’Hara and the city.
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Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said Israel must leave southern Lebanon and other areas it occupies without any conditions. This statement followed Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz's comment that Israel has no plans to withdraw, even if the United States asks them to do so.
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Hezbollah demands Israel fully withdraw from southern Lebanon and other occupied places.
Naim Qassem is the leader of Hezbollah, a Lebanese political and military group.
Israel currently occupies parts of southern Lebanon and other areas.
Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel will not leave these areas.
Katz stated Israel will keep its positions even if the United States requests withdrawal.
The conflict involves ongoing tensions over land and control between Israel and Lebanon.
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Nearly a month ago, Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket exploded on its launch pad in Florida, destroying the pad itself. This accident has caused delays and raised questions about upcoming NASA missions and other customers relying on this rocket.
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The New Glenn rocket exploded during a test at the Florida spaceport, creating a large fireball.
The explosion destroyed Blue Origin’s only launch pad for New Glenn, called LC-36A.
Blue Origin plans to return the rocket to flight from the same pad before the end of 2024, but many doubt this timeline.
The failure affects NASA’s Artemis Program, which aims to land humans on the Moon.
Other space companies and projects, like Amazon’s Project Leo and AST SpaceMobile, rely on New Glenn as a launch option.
The cause of the failure likely involves a problem with New Glenn’s main engines, called BE-4.
The BE-4 engines are also used by United Launch Alliance’s Vulcan rocket, raising concerns about its future.
Blue Origin has not shared many details publicly about the cause of the explosion.
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