The short film "Latin Lover" tells the story of Ramon Novarro, a Mexican-born actor who was Hollywood's first Latino movie star. The film shows his life, career, and tragic death in 1968, aiming to honor his legacy and represent Queer and Latino themes.
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Ramon Novarro was born in Mexico in 1899 and became a famous actor during the silent and early sound film eras.
He starred in films like "Ben-Hur" (1925), "Across to Singapore" (1928), and "Mata Hari" (1931).
Novarro was a closeted gay man, a Catholic, and struggled with alcoholism.
He was murdered in 1968 by two men who wrongly thought he had hidden money.
The short film "Latin Lover" was written and directed by Kevin Rios and stars Jonathan Del Arco as Novarro.
The film aims to give Novarro dignity and recognition that past press coverage denied him.
Homosexuality was illegal in California until 1976, which affected Novarro's public image after his death.
"Latin Lover" is being shown at film festivals and highlights current issues affecting Queer and Latino communities.
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A woman experienced severe symptoms like blood in her stool and frequent bathroom visits for years before being properly diagnosed. At age 21, after a colonoscopy, she learned she had severe ulcerative colitis, a chronic disease that inflames the colon and causes serious illness.
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The woman first noticed blood in her stool at 16 but did not seek help soon.
Her symptoms worsened over many years, including nausea, fatigue, and going to the bathroom up to 30 times a day.
Doctors initially misdiagnosed her, blaming hemorrhoids, food poisoning, or pregnancy.
At 21, a colonoscopy diagnosed her with severe pan-ulcerative colitis, a condition that inflames the colon.
She was prescribed steroids and more than 20 pills daily to control the disease.
The diagnosis was emotionally difficult because there is no known cure, meaning she must manage symptoms for life.
The illness greatly affected her quality of life, causing isolation and impacting her role as a mother.
A new doctor later showed concern about the damage to her colon; she refused an ostomy surgery, preferring to manage without it.
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The third episode of Season 3 of the HBO series "House of the Dragon" focuses more on tense conversations and political moves than on battles. In this episode, Daemon Targaryen secures the loyalty of Ormund Hightower and captures a boy supposed to be Daeron Targaryen, but it is revealed to be a trick. Meanwhile, Queen Rhaenyra faces challenges ruling a divided kingdom and negotiates with Alicent Hightower about the missing royal gold and political secrets.
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Season 3 of "House of the Dragon" shifts from large battles to intense, quieter scenes in episode 3.
Daemon Targaryen confronts Ormund Hightower with three dragons and gains his loyalty.
Ormund hands over a boy claimed to be Daeron Targaryen, but it is later revealed to be a merchant's son disguised by hair bleaching.
Queen Rhaenyra wants to find the kingdom’s royal gold, but the treasury is empty and secrets about it remain.
Alicent Hightower offers deals to Rhaenyra, including letting her and her daughter leave the city and suggesting announcing Aegon's death to protect her son.
Rhaenyra is depicted as a ruler dealing with betrayal, deception, and a fractured kingdom.
The episode highlights political intrigue and personal conflicts over physical action and dragon battles.
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A 6-year-old girl drowned on July 4th after she was swept away by a strong current at Southampton beach in Long Island, New York. Despite efforts to rescue her, she was found unresponsive and later died at a hospital.
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The incident happened on the morning of July 4, 2026, at Sebonac Creek, Southampton, Long Island.
The girl went into the water to look for her lost shoe, slipped, and was caught by a strong current.
A 16-year-old family member tried to rescue her but was unsuccessful.
A kayaker pulled the girl’s unresponsive body from the water.
She was transported to Southampton Hospital where she was pronounced dead.
The girl was visiting the beach with her family for the holiday and lived in Brooklyn, New York.
The Suffolk County Medical Examiner and Southampton Police are investigating the drowning.
Over the same holiday weekend, two people died due to rip currents off Daytona Beach, Florida, and over 200 were rescued.
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Pastor Jin Mingri, a leader of an underground Christian church in China, arrived in the United States after being released following talks between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Jin had been arrested in October during a major crackdown on unregistered churches in China.
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Jin Mingri, 56, founded Zion Church, an unregistered "house church" in China.
He was arrested in coordinated raids in October alongside 17 other church leaders.
China requires religious groups to register with the government and follow party rules.
Jin and others were charged with running illegal business operations.
President Trump raised Jin’s release with Xi Jinping during a meeting in May.
Jin was freed and arrived in Los Angeles to reunite with his family in June.
Eight other Zion Church leaders remain in custody in China.
Supporters call for ongoing U.S. efforts to prioritize religious freedom in talks with China.
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Senior doctors in England have voted to approve possible strike action over pay and pensions. The British Medical Association (BMA) says doctors want better pay after years of pay losses, while the government says strike action is not justified given recent pay increases.
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76% of senior doctors (consultants) in England who voted support strike action in the next 12 months.
About 51.5% of eligible consultant doctors participated in the vote.
Resident (junior) doctors recently accepted a pay deal, ending three years of strikes.
The BMA says doctors’ real pay is 26% lower than 17 years ago.
The government says consultants earn more than £152,000 on average and have had large pay increases recently.
Consultants last held strikes between July and October 2023.
Doctors in Northern Ireland are currently striking over pay.
Another group of doctors (SAS doctors) also voted mostly in favor of strikes, but their vote did not meet the legal turnout required.
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This article explains how much interest a $15,000 long-term Certificate of Deposit (CD) account could earn if opened in July. It compares the earnings from CDs with different terms, showing that longer terms generally pay more interest, but the money will be locked in for a longer time.
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Traditional savings accounts currently earn an average of 0.38% interest per year.
Inflation is around 4.2% per year, which means typical savings accounts lose purchasing power.
Long-term CDs offer higher fixed interest rates, ranging from about 4.15% to 4.30%.
A $15,000 deposit in an 18-month CD at 4.20% would earn about $955 in interest.
The same deposit in a 10-year CD at 4.30% would earn nearly $7,853 in interest.
Longer CD terms pay more but require locking the money away for a longer period.
Most CDs charge penalties if you withdraw money before the term ends.
Some savers use a "CD ladder" strategy, splitting money into multiple CDs with different maturity dates to balance access and earnings.
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Large crowds gathered in Tehran to mourn the death of Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in February during the US-Israel war. A funeral procession took place in the city, featuring national flags and banners symbolizing martyrdom and revenge.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, died in February this year.
He was killed at the start of the war between the US and Israel.
Tehran’s streets were filled with large crowds mourning his death.
The funeral procession passed through Enghelab Square, a major location in Tehran.
Mourners carried Iranian flags and red banners representing martyrdom and vengeance.
The BBC’s chief international correspondent, Lyse Doucet, reported from Tehran.
Doucet’s reporting was restricted and could not be used by BBC’s Persian Service or other international media in Iran.
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A New York man sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), claiming his free speech rights were violated after federal officers visited his home to warn him about an email he sent to ICE’s former head. The email criticized ICE’s actions and compared its leader to a Nazi figure. The lawsuit argues that the government wrongly treated the email as a threat.
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David Streever, a U.S. citizen from New York, sent a critical email to Todd Lyons, the former acting director of ICE, in January 2026.
The email included strong language calling Lyons “a monstrous human being” and referenced a Nazi leader, Reinhard Heydrich.
In June 2026, while Streever was in Finland, ICE officers visited his home in Rochester, N.Y., and gave his wife a warning notice about the email.
Streever and his attorneys say this warning violated his First Amendment right to free speech.
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression filed the lawsuit on behalf of Streever in Washington D.C.
ICE stated it investigates all credible threats against its employees, including threats to the ICE director.
Another upstate New York resident also received a federal warning after criticizing ICE online.
Representatives of ICE and Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin have not commented on the lawsuit.
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More than 500 people have died in the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), with over 1,500 confirmed cases since May. Healthcare workers in the hardest-hit Ituri province are threatening to strike because they have not been paid and lack proper supplies and working conditions.
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The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo has caused at least 506 deaths out of 1,561 confirmed cases.
Two deaths were also reported in neighboring Uganda, which has a more stable situation.
The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo species of Ebola, which has no approved vaccine or treatment.
A clinical trial is underway testing two possible treatments: a monoclonal antibody (MBP134) and the antiviral drug remdesivir.
Healthcare workers in Ituri province say they have not received promised payments and lack enough equipment.
Workers complain of low salaries, poor working conditions, and feeling overlooked in favor of staff from other provinces.
About 254 patients have recovered from Ebola in DR Congo, while 354 suspected cases are still being checked.
The World Health Organization warns that this outbreak highlights the risk of future pandemics and the need for readiness.
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Congo is facing a severe Ebola outbreak with over 1,500 cases and more than 500 deaths. Health workers in the affected region are threatening to strike due to unpaid benefits, poor working conditions, and lack of supplies, which could worsen efforts to control the disease.
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The Ebola outbreak in Congo has 1,561 confirmed cases and 506 deaths as of the latest report.
The outbreak started on May 15 and is spreading faster than health responses.
Frontline health workers in Ituri province are threatening a strike over unpaid benefits and bad work conditions.
Workers say they have not been paid since the outbreak began and lack proper equipment.
They also complain about low salaries and problems with teams sent from Congo’s capital, Kinshasa.
The Ebola virus involved is the Bundibugyo strain, for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments.
The outbreak is now confirmed in three eastern provinces: Ituri, North Kivu, and South Kivu.
The first month of this outbreak is the worst recorded so far in Congo, according to the World Health Organization.
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Virginia has increased the minimum and maximum weekly unemployment benefits starting July 5 to help workers who lose their jobs. The maximum weekly benefit rose from $430 to $478, and the minimum increased from $112 to $160, aiming to provide better financial support during job searches.
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New unemployment claims filed on or after July 5 will get higher benefit amounts in Virginia.
Maximum weekly benefit increased from $430 to $478.
Minimum weekly benefit increased from $112 to $160.
To get the maximum benefit, workers must have earned at least $18,900.01 over two quarters.
Virginia’s unemployment rate was 3.8% in May, below the national rate of 4.3%.
The changes aim to help workers in high-cost areas like Northern Virginia, Richmond, and Virginia Beach.
Virginia’s benefits are more generous than some states but less than states like Washington and Massachusetts, which have benefits over $1,000 per week.
The benefit increase responds to rising living costs and economic changes affecting jobs.
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A new bipartisan bill in Congress, called the VA Home Loan Navigator Act, aims to help veterans more easily use their VA home loan benefits by offering free counseling and guidance. The program would provide trained counselors to assist veterans through the home-buying process and related issues at no cost.
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The bill is named the VA Home Loan Navigator Act (H.R. 9404).
It was introduced by Representative Veronica Escobar (Democrat) and Representative Jack Bergman (Republican).
The VA home loan program helps veterans buy homes with benefits like no down payment and no private mortgage insurance.
Less than 15% of eligible veterans currently use their VA home loan benefits.
The proposed program would provide free, independent counseling to veterans who want help with VA home loans.
Counselors would assist with understanding benefits, loan applications, refinancing, foreclosure prevention, and more.
The service would be voluntary and would cost veterans nothing.
The bill has bipartisan support and aims to reduce confusion, misinformation, and scams targeting veterans using this benefit.
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This CBS News segment shares three uplifting stories: a woman creates a group where artists write and perform special songs for people going through hard times; a painter shows determination by continuing his art despite challenges; and a family helps make vacations easier to enjoy for people with disabilities.
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A woman founded an organization that connects artists to create custom songs for people facing difficulties.
The group focuses on providing comfort through music during tough moments.
A painter demonstrates resilience by continuing his work despite obstacles.
A family works to provide accessible trips to help others enjoy vacations.
These stories aim to inspire and show how creativity and support can improve lives.
The segment is part of CBS News contributor David Begnaud’s "Beg-Knows America" series.
The report highlights acts of kindness and determination in everyday America.
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The article argues that the Democratic Party should focus on practical solutions for Americans. It suggests the party avoid socialism and instead adopt a Nordic style combining free markets with strong social programs.
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The article discusses the direction of the Democratic Party in the United States.
It suggests the party should move away from socialism.
It recommends embracing a Nordic model, which means combining free markets with social programs.
Nordic countries like Sweden and Norway use this model to balance the economy and social welfare.
The article implies this approach is more practical for addressing American problems.
There is an emphasis on providing effective solutions for the American people.
The article centers around political strategy and policy ideas for the Democratic Party.
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A Cuban zoo celebrated the birth of four Bengal tiger cubs, including a rare white tiger, despite facing severe fuel shortages and power outages on the island. Zoo workers use limited resources and alternative transport to care for the animals amid an ongoing energy crisis.
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Four Bengal tiger cubs, including a rare white tiger, were born at the Cuban national zoo.
The birth of white tigers in Cuba is very rare; this is only the second time it has happened.
Cuba faces shortages of fuel, medicine, and power outages lasting several days.
Zoo staff need 20 liters of diesel fuel daily but only receive 5 liters, limiting their ability to care for animals.
Workers use horse-drawn carriages and electric tricycles to move around the large zoo.
The zoo’s animal population has remained stable due to workers’ efforts and help from private businesses.
Cuba is considering economic reforms that could allow more foreign investment and support for organizations like the zoo.
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Prosecutors in Utah are asking a judge to decide if there is enough evidence to put Tyler Robinson on trial for killing Charlie Kirk. The hearing will last five days and include videos, evidence, and witness statements. The court will also consider whether the death penalty should apply.
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Tyler Robinson, 23, is charged with killing Charlie Kirk on September 10 at Utah Valley University.
Kirk was a conservative activist and supporter of President Donald Trump.
Robinson turned himself in after the shooting and left a note confessing.
Prosecutors plan to show videos of the shooting and DNA evidence linking Robinson to the weapon.
The hearing is a preliminary step to decide if the case goes to trial.
The death penalty is being considered because the shooting endangered others at the event.
Kirk’s widow and parents, along with Donald Trump Jr., attended the hearing.
Robinson’s roommate won’t testify in person but their recorded statement will be used.
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President Trump said he watched the play that led to U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun receiving a red card and spoke to FIFA president Gianni Infantino to request a review. FIFA later canceled Balogun’s one-game suspension, though some people criticized this decision and it was appealed.
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Folarin Balogun, a U.S. soccer player, got a red card during a match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which would have made him miss the next game.
The red card was given because Balogun stepped on the ankle of an opposing player, Tarik Muharemović.
President Trump said he watched the incident and believed it was not a foul or rule violation.
Trump contacted FIFA president Gianni Infantino to ask for a review of the call.
FIFA overturned the suspension, but the decision faced criticism and an appeal.
President Trump commented that the referee’s call was surprising and mentioned the referee had a questionable past.
Trump said he did not instruct FIFA on what to do but requested a review because he thought the red card was unfair.
This event took place during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match in Santa Clara, California.
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Three U.S. presidents—Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and President Donald Trump—were all born in 1946. Their time in office reflects how America’s role in the world and its confidence have changed since World War II. Each faced different challenges and ideas about America’s place globally, from leading a strong economy and globalization to focusing on security and then putting "America First."
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Bill Clinton was born in 1946 and became president in 1993 at age 46.
Clinton’s presidency saw strong economic growth, low unemployment, and a focus on free trade and globalization.
George W. Bush also born in 1946, began his presidency in 2001 amid economic challenges and the 9/11 attacks.
Bush’s presidency shifted America’s focus toward security and military conflicts like Iraq and Afghanistan.
President Donald Trump, born in 1946, served after Barack Obama, during a time when America’s global leadership was questioned.
Trump’s first term emphasized “America First,” focusing on tariffs, border security, and competition with other major powers like China.
The presidencies of these three men show America’s journey from a global leader promoting cooperation to a nation more focused on protecting its interests.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his relationship with US President Donald Trump is good and they mostly agree on key issues. Netanyahu criticized Turkiye (Turkey) and said he will oppose the US transferring advanced fighter jets to them, while defending Israel’s actions in Lebanon and the region.
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Netanyahu said he and President Trump see eye to eye on most matters.
Some Israeli officials oppose the US-Iran ceasefire agreement, especially regarding Lebanon.
Israel recently struck southern Lebanon, killing four civilians.
Netanyahu called Israel and the US "model allies" despite some differences.
Netanyahu plans to visit the US soon but has not set a date.
He will lobby against giving F-35 fighter jets to Turkiye, fearing it will shift the Middle East power balance.
Turkiye is a NATO ally of the US but criticizes Israel's military actions in Gaza.
Turkish President Erdogan warned against Israel’s efforts to undermine the US-Iran regional ceasefire deal.
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