Democrats involved in planning for the 2028 presidential election introduced a proposal to improve online safety for children. Their plan, called “Kids Over Clicks,” suggests banning social media use for kids under 16 and increasing privacy protections for young users.
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The proposal is part of a Democratic policy group called Project 2029.
It focuses on protecting children on the internet and social media.
The plan recommends banning social media access for children younger than 16 years old.
It calls for stronger privacy rules to keep kids’ information safe online.
The proposal is the first one released by Project 2029 ahead of the 2028 election.
The goal is to create safer technology rules that prioritize children over online ads or clicks.
The plan may influence future Democratic policies on tech and children’s online safety.
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China has expanded its export restrictions to include 40 more Japanese companies linked to defense, aiming to stop what it calls Japan's "new militarism." Japan has increased its defense budget and military activities in response to regional threats, leading to tensions between the two countries.
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China added 40 Japanese companies, including defense contractors and research institutes, to its export control lists.
This brings the total Japanese entities affected by China’s export controls to 80 since February.
China accuses Japan of speeding up military build-up and deploying offensive weapons.
Japan has doubled its defense spending to 2% of GDP and relaxed weapons export rules.
Exporters must provide risk reports and certify products will not support Japan's military if shipping to companies on China’s "watch list."
China says these controls target a small number of Japanese firms and do not affect regular trade.
Japan strongly opposes the move, calling it unacceptable and inconsistent with international rules.
Tensions partly stem from Japan’s growing security ties to the U.S. and Taiwan-related concerns.
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President Donald Trump said he was surprised that the Supreme Court decided not to review the case involving E. Jean Carroll. Carroll had won a lawsuit where Trump was found liable for sexually abusing her in the 1990s and for defaming her afterward.
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The Supreme Court chose not to review the verdict in E. Jean Carroll’s lawsuit against President Trump.
E. Jean Carroll accused Trump of sexually abusing her in a dressing room during the mid-1990s.
A court found President Trump liable for the abuse and for defaming Carroll.
President Trump expressed surprise about the Supreme Court’s decision.
The case involves both sexual abuse and defamation claims.
The Supreme Court’s decision means the lower court’s ruling stands.
This legal matter relates to events from several decades ago but has ongoing consequences.
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Andy Burnham announced a new plan called "No 10 North," which aims to shift more power from the UK government in London to local areas like Manchester. He promises to build more council houses, change education, reduce welfare fairly, and give regions more control over services such as water, energy, and transport.
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"No 10 North" will be a new Downing Street team based in Manchester focused on rebalancing power across the UK.
Burnham wants to decentralize power away from Whitehall (central government offices in London) to local communities and regions.
Regions might get more public control over services like water, energy, and transportation.
The plan includes the biggest council house building program since after World War II.
Burnham calls for a major rethink of education and fair cuts to welfare spending.
He suggests employment and mental health support could be managed locally through trusted community organizations.
Burnham wants to extend devolution powers in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and English regions.
He announced his bid to become Labour’s next prime minister and spoke to former mayors from Liverpool, West Yorkshire, and South Yorkshire.
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About 3 million fewer people had Affordable Care Act (ACA) health plans in February 2024 compared to the same time last year. This decrease is mainly because federal subsidies that made insurance more affordable ended on January 1, causing many people to stop paying their insurance premiums.
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ACA enrollment dropped from 22.1 million people in 2023 to 19.2 million in 2024.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services suggested fraud crackdowns may have contributed to the drop.
Experts say the main reason is the end of federal subsidies, which raised the cost of insurance plans.
Many people faced large increases in their monthly payments after subsidies ended.
The data shows coverage loss after a grace period for nonpayment ended.
About 800,000 fewer people had signed up for ACA plans in January 2024 than in January 2023.
The enrollment decline could continue, possibly dropping to 17.5 million people this year.
ACA plans serve many workers without employer insurance, such as gig workers and farmers.
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Investors’ share of home purchases in the U.S. rose slightly from 11% in 2024 to 11.3% last year, mostly due to small investors, not large corporations. Large institutional buyers have reduced their activity, while small “mom-and-pop” investors are focusing on affordable homes in the Midwest and Sunbelt regions.
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Investor home purchases increased to 11.3% of all U.S. home sales in 2025, up from 11% in 2024.
Small investors now make up 63% of investor purchases, the highest in over 15 years.
Large institutional investors (those buying 350+ homes) only account for 7.5% of investor purchases, down nearly 70% since 2021.
Roughly 534,000 homes were bought by investors last year, a 0.7% increase from the year before.
Investors sold 442,000 homes in 2025, 1.5% fewer than the previous year, showing stabilized selling activity.
The rise in investor buying has shifted from the Northeast to more affordable areas like Memphis, Kansas City, St. Louis, Birmingham, and Oklahoma City.
These cities attract investors due to affordable prices, strong demand for rentals, and active housing markets.
President Donald Trump stalled the bipartisan 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which targets large corporate buyers, demanding separate legislation on citizenship proof first.
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President Donald Trump praised a recent Supreme Court decision that increased the power of the president to remove executive branch officers and agency appointees. This ruling changes earlier legal rules on how the president can fire certain government officials.
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The Supreme Court issued a ruling called the Slaughter Case.
The decision expands the president’s power to remove executive branch officers and agency appointees.
This ruling overturns previous legal precedents that limited presidential firing power.
President Trump publicly applauded the court’s decision.
The ruling came toward the end of the Supreme Court’s current term.
The decision strengthens presidential control over some government officials.
It affects how the executive branch operates in terms of personnel management.
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Malik Beasley, a professional basketball player, was formally charged by the U.S. Department of Justice as part of an investigation into sports gambling. Another former player, Ed Davis, was also indicted in this latest set of legal actions.
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Malik Beasley played in the NBA for nine years.
The Justice Department is conducting an investigation into sports gambling.
Beasley and Ed Davis were indicted, meaning they were formally charged.
The charges are part of the latest round in an ongoing probe.
Ed Davis is a former NBA player.
The indictments were announced on a Monday.
The news is reported by CBS News and covered by journalist Anna Schecter.
The investigation focuses on illegal or improper gambling activities related to sports.
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Luigi Mangione will appear in federal court on Monday for a pretrial hearing. This hearing is part of the early stage of his legal case before going to trial.
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Luigi Mangione is scheduled to attend a federal court pretrial hearing.
The hearing will take place on a Monday.
A pretrial hearing typically involves discussing legal matters before the main trial.
CBS News reporter Anna Schecter provided the update.
The report was shared through CBS News platforms including their app and website.
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Three firefighters died while fighting wildfires near the Utah-Colorado border, and at least two other firefighters were injured. The incident happened during efforts to control the wildfires in that part of the Southwest United States.
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Three firefighters lost their lives battling wildfires near the Utah-Colorado border.
At least two other firefighters were injured during the firefighting efforts.
The wildfires are located in the southwestern region of the United States.
The firefighters were actively working to control and extinguish the fires at the time of the incident.
The cause of the wildfires or details about the injuries have not been specified.
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A recent poll by the Artificial Intelligence Policy Institute shows strong support across political parties for stricter rules on artificial intelligence. Most people want the government to review advanced AI systems before these are released to the public.
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68% of poll respondents support government reviews of advanced AI models before public release.
The poll indicates support for regulations from people across different political parties.
The idea is to create a formal process to check the safety and impact of advanced AI.
The poll was conducted by the Artificial Intelligence Policy Institute (AIPI).
Around 20% of respondents did not favor government review or had other views.
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Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate in Maine’s Senate race, leads Republican Senator Susan Collins by a small margin overall and holds a significant advantage among women voters. Despite controversies involving his past behavior, many voters still support him mainly because of his political views rather than his personal issues.
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Platner leads Collins by 52% to 44% among women voters in Maine.
Overall, Platner leads Collins by about two percentage points in the race.
About three-quarters of likely voters know about Platner’s past controversies.
Nearly 28% of those aware of the controversies say they cannot support him, while 39% say it does not affect their opinion.
Platner’s controversies include a tattoo linked to Nazi symbolism and allegations of inappropriate messages and behavior.
Platner and his campaign have acknowledged some issues but said he has worked through them privately.
Most of Platner’s supporters say they back him because of his political stances, not his personal life.
The race is very close and Platner’s strength with women voters could be a key factor in the outcome.
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US gas prices have started to fall, dropping from $4.48 in mid-May to $3.86 per gallon. This change comes amid ongoing conflicts and a potential peace deal between the US and Iran affecting oil supply and prices.
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President Donald Trump announced that US gas prices are going down.
The average gasoline price is $3.86 per gallon, down from $4.48 in mid-May.
Prices are still higher than $2.98 per gallon in late February before US and Israeli strikes on Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil exports, has seen ongoing clashes affecting oil supply.
New peace talks between the US and Iran have kept oil prices from rising more sharply.
Oil prices increased by about one percent after recent attacks but did not spike further.
The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve is at its lowest level since the 1980s, limiting oil supply options.
Saudi Aramco continues loading large oil shipments despite the unstable situation.
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas wants the court to reconsider a 1964 decision that protects the press from many defamation lawsuits by public figures. The court recently decided not to review a related defamation case involving lawyer Alan Dershowitz and CNN, but Justice Thomas argues the old ruling should be changed.
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Justice Thomas called for revisiting the 1964 Supreme Court case New York Times Co. v. Sullivan.
That case set the "actual malice" standard, meaning public figures must prove that false statements were made knowingly or with reckless disregard for the truth to win defamation suits.
Alan Dershowitz sued CNN in 2020 over alleged false reporting about his comments defending President Donald Trump’s impeachment.
The Supreme Court declined to hear Dershowitz’s case, but Thomas dissented, saying the court should review it.
Justice Neil Gorsuch joined Thomas in the dissent, showing some support for reconsidering the ruling.
Thomas argues the "actual malice" rule is not based on the Constitution’s text or history and that public figures should have stronger protections against defamation.
Overturning the 1964 ruling would make it easier for public figures to win defamation lawsuits.
Most of the current court justices appear not interested in revisiting the case at this time.
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WhatsApp will let users chat without sharing their phone numbers by using unique usernames instead. This new feature will be available worldwide to WhatsApp’s three billion users in the coming months.
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Users can reserve a unique username through the app starting soon, but it is optional.
Usernames can be changed or removed at any time.
Once fully active, users will connect by exchanging usernames, not phone numbers.
Phone numbers will still be needed to create a WhatsApp account.
Usernames can be up to 35 characters long and have few restrictions, except for some public figures.
There will be no public directory of usernames, and users can still block or report others.
This feature aims to improve privacy by hiding phone numbers during chats.
WhatsApp is owned by Meta, a company criticized for how it handles user data and privacy.
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Prince Harry plans to bring his wife Meghan and their children to the UK on a visit next week if security can be arranged. His team is working to ensure the trip is safe, as previous concerns about police protection have delayed family visits.
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Prince Harry wants Meghan and their two children, Archie and Lilibet, to join him on his UK trip.
There have been worries about the level of police protection for the family in the UK.
Harry’s team says they are exploring all options to make the visit safe.
Harry previously said he would not bring his family to the UK without better security.
A committee called Ravec decides the security for senior royals, but Harry’s team disagrees with their risk assessment.
Harry lost a legal challenge over his police protection earlier this year.
Meghan and the children have not visited the UK or met King Charles III since 2022.
The family has been offered royal estate accommodation, but security outside the estate is also a concern.
The visit includes events related to the Invictus Games, which Harry founded and will be held in Birmingham next year.
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Nippon Steel bought U.S. Steel a year ago. Since then, workers have received bonuses, new investments have been made in U.S. steel factories, the company’s main office stayed in Pittsburgh, and the U.S. government keeps close supervision over the company.
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Nippon Steel acquired U.S. Steel one year ago.
Workers at U.S. Steel were given the bonuses that were promised.
New money has been invested in American steel mills.
U.S. Steel's headquarters remain in Pittsburgh.
The U.S. government has strong oversight powers over the company.
The acquisition has been seen as successful so far.
The deal involved cooperation between allied countries (Japan and the U.S.).
Washington maintained a level of control not common in such acquisitions.
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The US Supreme Court refused to hear President Donald Trump’s appeal to overturn a $5 million verdict in favor of E Jean Carroll. A jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll and defaming her, and lower courts upheld this decision.
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The Supreme Court declined to hear Trump’s appeal on Monday.
A jury in 2023 found Trump liable for sexually abusing E Jean Carroll and defaming her.
Carroll had accused Trump of raping her in 1996 in a Manhattan store dressing room.
The $5 million verdict was related to Trump’s 2022 social media posts calling Carroll’s claim a “hoax” and a “con job.”
Trump’s lawyers argued the trial was unfair because the judge allowed testimony from other women accusing Trump of sexual abuse.
The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the verdict, citing a “pattern of conduct” consistent with Carroll’s claims.
Carroll was awarded an additional $83.3 million in a second trial for defamation, which Trump is also appealing.
Carroll’s lawyers said the testimonies from other women were relevant and the judge’s rulings were consistent with federal rules.
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Senegal’s President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will hold a referendum on a constitutional reform that shifts power away from the president to the parliament and prime minister. The country’s National Assembly passed the reform despite opposition protests and political tension.
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The constitutional reform will increase the powers of Senegal’s parliament and prime minister.
The reform reduces the president’s powers.
The bill was approved by a large majority in the National Assembly.
Opposition members boycotted the vote and some engaged in protests outside the Assembly building.
Police used tear gas to stop about 50 protesters who tried to enter the National Assembly.
The reform was proposed by the Pastef party, led by former prime minister Ousmane Sonko.
President Faye fired Sonko as prime minister in May, and Sonko is now the speaker of the National Assembly.
Justice Minister Moussa Sarr announced that President Faye will ask the public to vote on the reform in a referendum.
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