Andy Burnham, who is expected to become the next prime minister of Britain, has criticized President Donald Trump for causing global instability. Burnham has expressed concerns about polarized politics in the U.S. and has linked Trump to a rise in radical right-wing movements in both the U.K. and the U.S.
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Current British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will resign following poor local election results and government resignations.
Andy Burnham is likely to be chosen as the new leader of the Labour Party and Britain’s next prime minister.
Burnham warned about the dangers of U.S.-style polarized and divisive politics during his campaign.
He blamed Trump for contributing to political instability in the U.S. and worldwide.
Burnham co-authored a 2024 book discussing how Trump and Nigel Farage connect with voters who feel ignored by mainstream politicians.
He highlighted that a “radical Right” is growing in the U.K. and U.S., exploiting feelings of inequality and dissatisfaction.
After the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, Burnham said that any UK politician engaging with Trump should feel ashamed.
The White House did not immediately respond to requests for comment on Burnham’s statements.
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George Pino was found not guilty of manslaughter and felony vessel homicide after a boat crash in Biscayne Bay that killed a teenager and left another disabled. The jury concluded the crash was a tragic accident, but the victim’s family disagrees with the verdict and criticizes the investigation.
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The boat crash happened on September 4, 2022, during an 18th birthday party on a 29-foot vessel.
Luciana Fernandez, 17, died after being thrown from the boat when it hit a steel channel marker.
Katerina Puig, 21, suffered severe head injuries and is permanently disabled.
Investigators found 61 empty alcohol containers on the boat, but George Pino was not tested for alcohol.
Pino denied speeding or being impaired and said he only drank two beers.
The initial charges were misdemeanors but were upgraded to felonies with possible 15-year sentences.
The Florida fish and wildlife commission changed policies after criticism of the investigation.
The Puig family received a $16 million settlement to cover medical costs, and another settlement was made with George Pino.
Miami-Dade’s state attorney expressed sympathy but acknowledged the verdict brings no comfort to the victims’ families.
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The White House said President Donald Trump was not given an experimental obesity drug called retatrutide through the FDA’s compassionate use program. A news report suggested a patient receiving the drug matched President Trump’s age, but the White House denied it and called the report incorrect.
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The FDA’s compassionate use program allows some patients to try drugs that are not yet fully approved.
STAT News reported that a 79-year-old man with obesity and related health problems received the drug retatrutide from Eli Lilly.
The report suggested this patient might be President Donald Trump, who recently turned 80.
The White House strongly denied that President Trump was the patient.
White House spokesperson Kush Desai called the report baseless speculation.
The White House responded on social media to clarify the patient was not President Trump.
Newsweek contacted Eli Lilly and the Department of Health and Human Services for comments.
The article about this situation is still developing, and further updates are expected.
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A shooting at the Butte County Library in Chico, California, killed two people on Monday evening. Police arrested an 18-year-old suspect named Bradley Scott Sayer, who acted alone and is charged with murder.
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The shooting happened shortly after 5 p.m. on Monday at the Chico branch of the Butte County Library.
Two people died, and one child was taken to the hospital with minor injuries.
The suspect, Bradley Scott Sayer, fled when police arrived but was caught behind the library.
Police said the suspect had no known connection to the victims.
The suspect was booked into Butte County Jail on two counts of murder.
The Butte County Sheriff’s Office and the FBI are assisting with the investigation.
All Butte County library branches were closed the following day.
A family reunification center was set up for those in the library during the shooting.
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The Trump administration announced $17.5 billion in loans to help build 10 new large nuclear reactors. These reactors aim to meet rising electricity demand from growing data centers and could start operating in the mid-2030s.
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The $17.5 billion loan program supports construction of 10 new nuclear reactors.
The reactors will use Westinghouse’s AP1000 design, previously used at Plant Vogtle in Georgia.
Construction could begin by 2030, with reactors becoming operational in the mid-2030s.
The funding will buy nuclear parts with long lead times but is not for construction costs.
Seven utilities have signed letters of intent; five sites will be chosen to host two reactors each.
Nuclear power production is targeted to grow four times over the next 25 years by President Trump.
Data centers currently use 4-5% of U.S. electricity and are expected to nearly triple their usage by 2028.
The goal is to build reactors faster and cheaper than past projects like Plant Vogtle, which had delays and cost overruns.
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President Donald Trump will meet with leaders of major U.S. defense companies and senior Pentagon officials to talk about the country’s shrinking supply of advanced munitions. The meeting at the White House will focus on ways to increase production of these weapons.
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President Trump is hosting a meeting with top U.S. defense contractors.
Senior Pentagon officials will also attend the meeting.
The main topic is the decrease in America’s stock of sophisticated munitions (advanced weapons or ammunition).
The goal is to discuss increasing the production of munitions.
The meeting is expected to involve strong discussion or disagreement.
This takes place amid concerns about national defense readiness.
The event is scheduled for Wednesday at the White House.
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New York Congressman Dan Goldman was banned from a Brooklyn coffee shop because of his support for Israel. The US Justice Department is now investigating the coffee shop for possible discrimination.
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Dan Goldman is a Democratic Congressman representing New York’s 10th district.
Poetica Coffee in Brooklyn banned Goldman due to his pro-Israel views and posted about it on social media.
The coffee shop later refunded his purchase and deleted the controversial post.
The US Justice Department's civil rights division announced it is investigating the coffee shop for discrimination.
Goldman said he prefers resources be used to investigate antisemitism against people without a public platform.
The coffee shop’s post accused Goldman of supporting groups involved in genocide and racism.
Goldman attended an Israel Day parade and expressed pride in celebrating Israel as a nation, distinguishing it from its government.
Poetica Coffee describes itself as a welcoming place honoring the concept of treating guests with dignity.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is allowing Iran’s national soccer team to enter the U.S. two days before their World Cup match against Egypt in Seattle. The team will still have to leave immediately after the game, but the extra day will help them prepare on U.S. soil despite previous travel difficulties.
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DHS changed travel rules to let Iran’s soccer team enter the U.S. earlier than before.
The team’s base camp is in Tijuana, Mexico.
The match is scheduled for Friday, June 26 in Seattle.
The team must leave the U.S. right after the game.
This change gives the team an extra day to prepare in the U.S.
Iran’s team has faced visa denials and strict travel restrictions since arriving in Mexico.
The DHS says this is to ensure safety on the playing field amid diplomatic tensions.
The situation has caused ongoing logistical challenges for the team.
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A Catholic bishop in Kentucky has ordered a priest to stop celebrating the Traditional Latin Mass, an older form of the service used before modern reforms. The bishop’s decision follows Vatican rules set by Pope Francis that restrict this older type of mass and give local bishops authority to enforce these limits.
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Bishop William F. Medley of Owensboro, Kentucky, told Father David Kennedy to end the Traditional Latin Mass after June 30.
The Traditional Latin Mass uses the 1962 Roman Missal, the last mass form before changes made in the 1960s.
Pope Francis issued a 2021 rule called Traditionis Custodes that limits the use of this older mass and puts bishops in charge of regulating it.
Bishop Medley delayed the decision for almost a year, waiting to see if new Vatican leadership would change the rules.
The bishop said Father Kennedy did not meet the conditions that required encouraging attendance at modern masses.
The Traditional Latin Mass is celebrated entirely in Latin and follows older prayers and rituals, different from the common modern mass.
Bishop Medley allowed Latin to continue in the modern mass and the priest can still face the altar.
This move highlights ongoing disagreements in the Catholic Church about traditional worship practices.
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Key primary elections are happening in New York, Maryland, and Utah. Voters in these states are heading to the polls to choose candidates for upcoming general elections.
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Primary elections are currently underway in three U.S. states: New York, Maryland, and Utah.
Primaries determine which candidates will represent political parties in later elections.
These elections are important to decide local and national political leadership.
President Donald Trump gave remarks at a truck manufacturing facility in Pennsylvania on the same day.
Other news events mentioned include severe weather, Senate activities, and updates on U.S.-Iran relations.
The article is part of live coverage by ABC News focusing on political and current events.
Primary results could impact the political balance in Congress and state governments.
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President Donald Trump is leading several large construction projects in Washington, D.C. These projects are changing the city’s appearance but face legal challenges and questions about how they will be paid for.
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President Trump is overseeing five major construction projects in Washington, D.C.
These projects are altering the look of the city.
Some projects are involved in legal disputes.
There are concerns about how the projects will be funded.
CBS News correspondent Ed O’Keefe reported on the developments.
The projects are part of President Trump’s current administration plans.
These construction efforts reflect ongoing changes in the capital city.
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The U.S. Supreme Court recently reinstated the conviction of a man accused of kidnapping and murdering 6-year-old Etan Patz in 1979. This case had a big impact on how people and authorities handle missing children cases in the United States.
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Etan Patz, a 6-year-old boy, was kidnapped and murdered in 1979.
The Supreme Court brought back the conviction of the man accused in the case.
This case was one of the first high-profile missing child cases in the U.S.
The crime "touched a nerve" with parents and the public, raising awareness.
Author Lisa Cohen wrote a book called "After Etan" about the case's impact.
The case changed how missing children cases are viewed and handled across the country.
The public’s concern about child safety grew significantly after this event.
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A man named Benjamin Song was sentenced to 100 years in federal prison for shooting and injuring a police officer outside a Texas immigration center on July 4. Other protesters connected to antifa were also given long prison sentences for their roles in the incident.
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The shooting happened last July 4 at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas.
Benjamin Song was convicted of attempted murder in March.
Song wounded a police officer during the shooting.
Several other protesters accused of links to antifa were also sentenced.
The other protesters received multiple decades in federal prison.
The case involved violence during a demonstration outside an immigration detention center.
The sentences were handed down by a federal court in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Millions of Americans who receive SNAP food assistance will start getting their July benefits beginning July 1, with the exact date depending on where they live. States and territories decide their own payment schedules, so benefit payments are spread out throughout the month.
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SNAP benefits in July will be paid from July 1 to July 28, depending on the state or territory.
Each state sets its own schedule based on factors like case numbers or Social Security numbers.
Holidays like the July 4 weekend can cause payment dates to shift to earlier business days.
Some states pay all benefits at the start of the month, while others spread payments across two or more weeks.
Larger states like Florida and Texas stagger SNAP payments over most of the month.
SNAP payments are loaded onto Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards, not given as cash or checks.
The average SNAP household receives about $354 monthly.
Maximum benefits for fiscal year 2026 range from about $298 for one person to $994 for a family of four.
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The Trump administration announced it will provide $17.5 billion in loans to help build 10 new large nuclear power plants. The Energy Department plans to give up to five loans, each supporting two nuclear reactors.
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The Trump administration is offering $17.5 billion in loans for nuclear power projects.
The loans are meant to speed up building 10 large-scale nuclear plants.
Up to five loans will be issued, each covering two reactors.
The projects receiving loans will have joint ownership.
The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Energy.
These nuclear plants aim to support the country’s energy needs.
The announcement was made on a Tuesday by Energy Department leaders.
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The Protecting Seniors and Stopping Fraudsters Act aims to prevent fraud in home health and hospice care programs. It seeks to improve care for patients by protecting access and reducing complications for honest providers.
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The Act focuses on home health and hospice care services.
It aims to stop fraudulent activities within these programs.
The law helps make sure patients can still get the care they need.
It reduces paperwork and difficulties for providers who follow the rules.
The goal is to improve overall program integrity and patient outcomes.
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A federal judge stopped the Trump administration from allowing states to ban the use of SNAP food benefits to buy soda and candy. The judge ruled the Agriculture Department did not have the legal power to approve such restrictions on what SNAP recipients can buy.
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SNAP is a federal program that helps low-income Americans buy groceries.
The Trump administration wanted to let states block purchases of soft drinks and candy with SNAP benefits.
The Agriculture Department approved bans in multiple states as part of the "Make America Healthy Again" campaign.
Five states’ SNAP recipients sued, saying the ban would harm food access and health, especially for people with chronic illnesses.
Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled the Agriculture Department overstepped its authority and can’t change what counts as food under SNAP.
So far, 23 states got approval to limit SNAP purchases, but this ruling challenges those blocks.
The USDA said it will continue trying to promote healthy food choices in SNAP.
Advocacy groups say the ruling could affect similar bans in other states and help protect SNAP rules nationwide.
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Social Security recipients can file for bankruptcy if their debts become overwhelming. Their benefits are generally protected and not counted against them in income tests when applying for bankruptcy, making it easier for retirees to qualify for certain types of bankruptcy filings.
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Social Security recipients are allowed to file for bankruptcy; there is no age limit or rule preventing it.
Eligibility for bankruptcy depends on income, debts, and assets, not on whether someone receives Social Security benefits.
Social Security income is usually excluded from the means test used in Chapter 7 bankruptcy, making it easier for retirees to qualify.
Social Security benefits are exempt in bankruptcy, so trustees cannot take these funds to pay creditors.
Filing for bankruptcy can stop collection calls, lawsuits, and wage garnishments immediately.
Bankruptcy can erase qualifying debts, ending creditor harassment.
Debt settlement and credit counseling programs are alternatives that might be better for some retirees.
Creditors may be more willing to negotiate with Social Security recipients because benefits are protected and hard to seize.
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Prince William arrived at a climate event in London using an electric bus to highlight environmental protection. He spoke about progress made through the Earthshot Prize, a 10-year program that funds ideas to help the planet, and emphasized the need to act on proven solutions.
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Prince William arrived at the event on an electric bus in London’s Guildhall.
The event focused on fighting climate change and protecting the environment.
The Earthshot Prize was launched in 2020 to find new ways to save the planet.
It awards £1 million each year to five projects that tackle environmental problems.
Projects have cut 18 million tonnes of emissions, equal to removing 4 million cars from the road.
85 million hectares of land, forests, and rivers have been protected or restored by prize winners.
Future projects include improving green energy batteries, climate-smart farming in India, and eco-friendly fashion dyes.
London Mayor Sadiq Khan praised efforts to reduce pollution in the city and supported Prince William’s environmental work.
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President Donald Trump spoke in Pennsylvania to promote his economic plans before the midterm elections. He highlighted recent job growth and emphasized that affordability is a major concern for voters.
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President Trump gave a speech in Pennsylvania about his economic agenda.
He aimed to gain support before the upcoming midterm elections.
Affordability, meaning how people manage the cost of living, is a key voter concern.
The President referenced recent Labor Department data.
The Labor Department reported job growth that was better than expected.
President Trump described the U.S. economy as the “best ever.”
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