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Mike Pence said that President Donald Trump and Israel may need to increase military actions against Iran soon because diplomatic talks and economic sanctions alone may not be enough. Pence made these remarks while visiting Ukraine, emphasizing the need for continued pressure on Iran.
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Mike Pence, former U.S. vice president, urged stronger military action against Iran.
He believes Iran has not accepted defeat and that lasting peace requires military and economic pressure.
Pence spoke about this during an interview in Kyiv, Ukraine.
The Trump administration currently focuses on economic sanctions and international isolation to pressure Iran.
President Trump announced a severe economic operation aiming to punish those supporting Iran financially.
Pence has criticized proposals that would ease sanctions on Iran, calling them "appeasement."
Pence and President Trump had a strained relationship after the 2020 election but align on strong national security policies.
Pence also supports providing more military aid, like Patriot missile systems, to Ukraine.
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Iran has found more than 200 billion cubic meters of natural gas in its southern Fars province, with around 160 billion cubic meters ready to be used. This discovery comes during a conflict where US and Israeli attacks have damaged Iran’s energy facilities and transport routes.
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Iran discovered over 200 billion cubic meters of natural gas in Fars province.
About 160 billion cubic meters of this gas can be extracted.
The gas is described as "sweet," meaning it has low toxic hydrogen sulfide levels.
Lower hydrogen sulfide means cheaper and easier gas production.
Iran’s energy infrastructure has been hit by US and Israeli strikes since February 2026.
These strikes targeted gas production sites, oil depots, and transportation pathways.
Any gas production from the new field will take several years to start.
The discovery was announced by Iran’s Petroleum Minister Mohsen Paknejad on state TV.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, who leads the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the MMR vaccine is safe and not deadly. This statement goes against what President Donald Trump said about the vaccine.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz is the head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
He said the MMR vaccine (for measles, mumps, and rubella) is safe and not lethal.
Oz made these comments on CBS News’s program “Face the Nation.”
His statement contradicts comments made by President Donald Trump about the MMR vaccine.
The MMR vaccine is used in many other countries around the world.
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Bunny Levine, an actress known for roles in TV shows like "Gilmore Girls" and movies like "La La Land," has died at 97. Before acting, she worked as a school librarian for 25 years and later helped many actors through a New York acting group she co-founded.
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Bunny Levine died peacefully at home in Tarzana, California, on August 20, 2024.
She was born on December 22, 1928, in East Orange, New Jersey.
Levine earned master's degrees from New York University and Columbia University.
She worked as a school librarian for 25 years before starting her acting career after retirement.
Levine appeared in TV shows and movies including "Gilmore Girls," "La La Land," "Law & Order," and "Raising Hope."
She co-founded the Actors Connection in New York City in 1991, helping many actors start their careers.
Levine continued acting until June 2024, with recent roles in movies released that year and appearances in 2026 productions.
She is survived by her three children and two grandchildren.
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Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso said the next day will be a crucial moment for Iran’s economy. The Trump administration and U.S. military plan to increase financial and military pressure on Iran to stop its involvement in the war abroad.
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John Barrasso is the Senate Majority Whip and a Republican from Wyoming.
He called the upcoming day “D-Day” for Iran’s economy.
The Trump administration is increasing pressure on Iran financially.
The U.S. military is also stepping up pressure on Iran militarily.
The goal is to end Iran’s participation in a foreign war.
Barrasso said Iran’s economy is currently very weak.
Despite economic troubles, Iran is still considered a threat.
President Donald Trump supports focusing on pressuring Iran.
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Israel is advancing a development plan called "E1" in the West Bank, an area occupied by Israel since 1967. This plan could separate the northern and southern parts of the West Bank, which may affect the possibility of a future Palestinian state.
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The "E1" plan is a construction and development project in the occupied West Bank.
The West Bank is territory that Israel has controlled since the 1967 war.
Palestinians seek the West Bank for a future independent state.
The E1 area lies between East Jerusalem and the large settlement of Ma'ale Adumim.
Building in E1 may physically divide the West Bank into two disconnected parts.
Critics say this split could make it harder to create a contiguous Palestinian state.
Israel considers settlements in the West Bank legal under its law, but many countries disagree.
The international community worries this plan could raise tensions and harm peace efforts.
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Luis Manuel Aviles, a handyman with a work permit living in Key West, Florida, was arrested by immigration authorities while his son, Joshua Aviles, was serving on the Navy’s USS Abraham Lincoln during a long deployment. The arrest is part of a broader effort under President Donald Trump’s administration to detain and deport family members of active-duty military personnel, despite some immigration protections for military families.
Key Facts
Luis Manuel Aviles has lived in the U.S. for 19 years and has a legal work permit.
His son Joshua has been deployed on the USS Abraham Lincoln for over eight months, working long shifts.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has set a U.S. military record for the longest continuous time at sea.
Aviles was arrested by Border Patrol when he took his car to the mechanic in Key West.
The Trump administration is reducing immigration protections and detaining family members of active-duty troops.
At least six family members of military personnel have been deported during this enforcement effort.
Military parole-in-place allows some family members of service members to get legal status without leaving the U.S., but not everyone qualifies.
The Department of Homeland Security said having family in the military does not exempt people from immigration laws.
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First Lady Melania Trump spoke about how her father introduced her to car racing during an interview at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix event. She described her early experiences with race cars and shared her interest in racing.
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Melania Trump is the current First Lady of the United States.
She was interviewed at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix event.
During the interview, she said her father introduced her to racing when she was young.
Her father owned several race cars, including brands like Maserati, Cougar, Mustang, and Mercedes.
Melania Trump expressed an interest in racing that started in her childhood.
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Two police officers, PC Tom Clough and PC Matthew Blades, died in a crash after a car driving the wrong way collided with their vehicle near Middlesbrough. The five people in the other car also died. Families and colleagues have paid tribute to the officers, and funds have been raised to support their families.
Key Facts
PC Tom Clough (38) and PC Matthew Blades (37) died on the A66 near Middlesbrough after a crash.
A Volkswagen Passat driving the wrong way hit their marked police car.
The Passat’s five occupants, aged 17 to 23, also died in the crash.
PC Blades was a husband and father of two young sons.
PC Clough had served in the military and was known for helping others.
Both officers were involved in community activities, like coaching children’s football teams.
Over £150,000 has been raised online to support the families of the officers.
Fellow police officers laid floral tributes and held moments of silence to honor them.
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Strong winds of about 120 kilometers per hour hit Forlì Airport in Italy’s Emilia-Romagna region. The winds pushed and overturned four small airplanes on the airport’s parking area, causing the airport to close temporarily for about one hour.
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Winds reached around 120 km/h (about 75 mph) in Forlì, Italy.
The winds affected Forlì Airport, located in the Emilia-Romagna region.
Four light aircraft were pushed and overturned on the airport’s tarmac (parking area for planes).
The airport closed for roughly one hour due to the severe weather.
No reports mentioned injuries or damage beyond the aircraft being overturned.
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Jacques Moretti, owner of a Swiss bar where a fire killed 41 people, has been detained for alleged domestic violence against his wife, Jessica Moretti. The couple is also under investigation for criminal charges related to the deadly fire at their bar in Crans-Montana.
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The fire at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana occurred on New Year's Day and killed 41 people, mostly teenagers.
115 people were injured in the fire.
Jacques and Jessica Moretti, a French couple, own the bar and face criminal investigations for manslaughter and arson by negligence.
Jacques Moretti was arrested in connection with alleged domestic abuse against his wife on August 11.
Jessica Moretti required hospitalization after the alleged domestic violence incident.
The Morettis' lawyers said the domestic violence case is separate from the fire investigation.
The lawyers mentioned the couple has been under great stress since the fire on January 1.
Public prosecutors and lawyers did not immediately comment on the detention or allegations.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine is safe and not deadly. This statement contrasts with President Donald Trump’s recent claim that the combined vaccine could be lethal, as Trump signed an order to split the MMR vaccine into separate shots despite no evidence supporting his claim.
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Dr. Mehmet Oz said on CBS that the MMR vaccine is safe and "not a lethal vaccine."
President Trump suggested the combined MMR shot "could be quite lethal" and wants it split into three separate shots – measles, mumps, and rubella.
Merck, the company making the MMR vaccine, said separate shots would not be available for at least 10 years.
Japan stopped using the combined MMR vaccine in 1993 due to side effects but still gives separate vaccines for measles and rubella.
About 92% of U.S. kindergarteners received the MMR vaccine last school year, below the 95% needed for herd immunity.
The U.S. is facing the highest number of measles cases in over 30 years, with 2,777 confirmed cases in 2023.
Major health groups say the combined MMR vaccine is safe and effective, with no link to autism.
The administration’s order aims to space out vaccines and give them separately when possible.
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Education Secretary Linda McMahon said that artificial intelligence (AI) can help students in kindergarten through 12th grade if teachers and schools use it the right way. She talked about this during an interview and mentioned visiting a private school in Texas where students use chatbots.
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Linda McMahon is the U.S. Secretary of Education.
She said AI can be a useful tool for K-12 students.
Proper use by schools and teachers is important for AI to help.
McMahon visited Alpha School in Austin, Texas.
At this school, students interact with AI chatbots.
The comments were made during a CNN interview on “State of the Union.”
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Hospitals in Gaza are running low on oxygen because of ongoing attacks and blockades that stop medical supplies from arriving. This shortage makes it hard for sick and premature babies to get the care they need.
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Gaza’s hospitals have very little oxygen left for patients.
Israel is attacking medical facilities in Gaza.
Supplies, including oxygen, are blocked from entering Gaza.
Oxygen stations are working far below normal levels.
Premature babies and seriously ill patients are most affected.
The shortage is putting many lives at risk.
The healthcare system in Gaza is close to collapsing.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said the United States imposed new tariffs on Canada, which increased tensions in the trade relationship. He warned that these tariffs could harm people in both Canada and the U.S.
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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke about new U.S. tariffs.
The tariffs were described as unfair and unprofitable for Canada.
Carney said these actions could hurt people living in both countries.
The U.S. proposed new trade terms affecting Canada.
This situation has escalated a trade disagreement between the two countries.
The reliability of the trade benefits Canada receives was called into question.
Trade tensions have increased recently between the U.S. and Canada.
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French centre-left politician Raphaël Glucksmann has announced his candidacy for France’s 2027 presidential election. He aims to unite moderate left voters and oppose both far-right leader Marine Le Pen, who leads the polls, and hard-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon.
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Raphaël Glucksmann is a centre-left politician and a member of the European Parliament.
He launched his bid to be France’s next president, targeting the 2027 election.
Glucksmann wants to bring together moderate left-wing voters in a divided political landscape.
Marine Le Pen, a far-right candidate, currently leads the first-round voting polls.
Jean-Luc Mélenchon, a hard-left leader, also competes for influence on the left.
Glucksmann supports pro-European Union and pro-Ukraine positions.
He calls for defending liberal democracy and opposing the far right.
Glucksmann’s partner, Léa Salamé, a news presenter, plans to step back from her TV role during the campaign to avoid conflicts of interest.
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House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and President Donald Trump’s adviser Jared Kushner met privately in New York. They discussed topics like housing, immigration, and the rising costs of living as Democrats aim to take control of the House in the November elections.
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Jared Kushner is President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and outside adviser.
Hakeem Jeffries leads House Democrats and may become House speaker if Democrats win the majority.
The private meeting took place recently in New York.
They talked about important issues like housing, immigration, and inflation-related costs.
Democrats blame Republicans and President Trump for not controlling inflation.
Kushner suggested Jeffries meet with White House chief of staff Susie Wiles next.
The talks show the White House wants to work with Democrats if they gain House control.
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Two people died and five were hurt when a large statue of the Hindu god Ganesha fell on a crowd during a festival procession in Mumbai, India. The festival involves carrying Ganesha idols through the streets before placing them in the sea.
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Two people were killed in the accident involving the Ganesha statue.
Five other people were injured.
The incident happened during a religious procession in Mumbai.
The festival is called Ganesh Chaturthi and lasts 10 days.
Devotees carry Ganesha idols through streets as part of the celebration.
At the end of the festival, the idols are immersed in the Arabian Sea.
The statue that fell was very large or massive.
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A U.S. envoy to Syria and ambassador to Turkey, Tom Barrack, corrected his earlier statement that said Israel "still" occupies the Golan Heights in violation of U.N. resolutions. His correction reaffirmed that U.S. policy, set by President Donald Trump in 2019, recognizes Israeli sovereignty over the Golan Heights, despite international disagreement.
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The Golan Heights was captured by Israel from Syria in the 1967 war and annexed in 1981.
Most countries and the United Nations consider the Golan Heights occupied Syrian land and reject Israel’s annexation.
In 2019, President Donald Trump changed U.S. policy to officially recognize Israeli control over the Golan Heights.
Ambassador Tom Barrack initially said Israel "still" occupies the territory, which conflicted with U.S. policy.
Barrack clarified that his comment was about the history of the territory, not U.S. policy, and affirmed Trump’s 2019 decision remains unchanged.
Barrack also criticized recent Israeli strikes in northern Syria, which Israel said aimed to stop Turkey from gaining a military presence there.
Israeli officials defended the strikes as based on strong intelligence to protect their security from Turkey.
The incident increased tensions between Israel and Turkey due to Turkey’s influence in Syria after Bashar Assad’s government weakened.
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Jared Kushner, an adviser and son-in-law of President Donald Trump, met privately with House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries in New York. The meeting focused on key issues like housing, immigration, and inflation as Democrats aim to take control of the House in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Jared Kushner met with Hakeem Jeffries, the House Democratic leader, in New York recently.
Topics discussed included housing, immigration, and the high cost of living.
The meeting suggests the White House wants to find ways to work with Democrats if they win the House majority in November.
Inflation and economic struggles are ongoing issues blamed by Democrats on the current Republican-led administration.
Jeffries is expected to become House speaker if Democrats regain control.
Jeffries called on Republicans to drop what he described as a "my-way-or-the-highway" approach.
House Speaker Mike Johnson, an ally of President Trump, downplayed Kushner’s role in the White House.
The White House and Kushner did not provide comments about the meeting.
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