A great white shark was filmed underwater in the Mediterranean Sea, a very rare event. The video was taken by a diver removing abandoned fishing gear near the Strait of Sicily.
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Great white sharks live in the Mediterranean, but underwater sightings are very rare.
Diver Derk Remmers recorded the shark while working to clear abandoned fishing nets.
The dive took place off the Strait of Sicily in June 2026.
Remmers was part of the Healthy Seas foundation, which removes harmful fishing gear from the ocean.
Abandoned fishing nets can trap sea animals like turtles.
The International Union for Conservation of Nature calls the great white shark "critically endangered" in the Mediterranean since 2016.
Remmers said the encounter showed how important it is to protect marine life from human threats.
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The 79th Tony Awards took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York, celebrating Broadway theater achievements. The musical "Schmigadoon!" won the best new musical award, and actor John Lithgow, at 80 years old, became the oldest man to win a competitive acting Tony. The event featured performances, including a notable opening by host Pink and Neil Patrick Harris.
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The Tony Awards honor excellence in Broadway theater.
"Schmigadoon!" is an Apple TV series adaptation that won the best new musical award.
John Lithgow, age 80, became the oldest man to win a competitive Tony acting award.
The ceremony was held on June 7, 2026, at Radio City Music Hall in New York.
Pink hosted the event and opened with a large musical number featuring around 170 Broadway performers.
Neil Patrick Harris, a frequent host, appeared to support Pink during the show.
The original cast of "The Book of Mormon" celebrated the show's 15th anniversary with a performance.
Winners thanked family members and babysitters for their support during acceptance speeches.
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Pope Leo XIV met with six survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Madrid to hear their stories and suggestions on how the Catholic Church can improve its handling of abuse cases. The pope promised to use their advice to help make the Church a safer and more supportive place.
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The meeting took place in Madrid at the Vatican embassy and lasted about an hour.
Six survivors of clergy sexual abuse spoke directly to Pope Leo XIV.
The pope listened carefully and assured them of his and the Church's support.
Spain’s Catholic Church has only recently started addressing its history of abuse and cover-up.
This was Pope Leo XIV’s first known meeting with abuse survivors during a foreign trip.
The pope has emphasized listening to victims while also protecting the rights of accused priests.
Some survivor groups who were not included in the meeting protested outside the Vatican embassy.
Pope Leo XIV’s recent writings call for “just reparation” for various forms of abuse, not only sexual abuse.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel will take military action against Iran whenever needed. This followed a comment from President Donald Trump stating that the U.S. is in charge of actions in the conflict involving Iran.
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Prime Minister Netanyahu confirmed Israel’s right to defend itself against threats from Iran.
Netanyahu said Israel will act against Iran “whenever necessary.”
President Trump made a statement saying the U.S. “calls the shots” in the conflict with Iran.
The comments came amid tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
Netanyahu’s statement was broadcast on Israeli television.
The situation involves ongoing conflict concerns between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
Both leaders’ remarks highlight close coordination between the U.S. and Israel on Iran policy.
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Brendan Carr, the head of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), criticized Scott Pelley, a former CBS News correspondent, for being surprised by his firing from "60 Minutes." Carr said that many traditional journalists are out of touch, which contributes to low trust in the media.
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Brendan Carr is the chair of the FCC.
Scott Pelley was a longtime correspondent for CBS News and "60 Minutes."
Pelley did not expect to be fired from his job.
Carr said Pelley is "completely out of touch."
Carr linked the surprise to a broader issue of low trust in the media.
The criticism was shared publicly by Carr on social media.
The situation highlights tensions between journalists and media oversight authorities.
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Savannah Guthrie’s mother, Nancy Guthrie, has been missing for over four months after suspected abduction near Tucson, Arizona. Savannah has made public appeals for her mother’s safe return while authorities continue to investigate without any arrests.
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Nancy Guthrie, 84, disappeared from her home near Tucson, Arizona, about 127 days ago.
Investigators found drops of blood on Savannah Guthrie’s porch and DNA on a glove near the home, but the glove was linked to a restaurant worker, not a suspect.
The FBI is searching for a man about 5 feet 9 inches to 5 feet 10 inches tall with an average build.
No arrests have been made in the case so far.
Savannah Guthrie has publicly asked for help and shared updates using her platform as an NBC Today show anchor.
A $1 million reward is offered by the Guthrie family, and the FBI has added a $100,000 reward for useful information.
Savannah returned to work on the Today show in April, thanking fans for their support and prayers.
She described the emotional pain of not knowing her mother’s whereabouts in a previous interview.
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Two U.S. Supreme Court justices, Amy Coney Barrett and Samuel Alito, chose not to participate in separate decisions involving gun convictions and pension disputes. Their absences followed common judicial guidelines to avoid conflicts of interest.
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Justice Barrett did not take part in a case from the Seventh Circuit about an inmate seeking sentence reduction based on new laws.
Justice Alito recused himself from a Fourth Circuit case involving a retirement benefits dispute after a divorce.
Barrett’s recusal likely relates to her prior work on the Seventh Circuit court.
Alito’s reason for recusal was not publicly given but may involve financial interests connected to the case.
Both cases affirmed the lower court decisions, so the outcomes stayed the same.
Supreme Court justices often recuse themselves to prevent conflicts and maintain fairness.
Recusals reduce the number of judges deciding some cases since the Court has only nine members.
There is ongoing debate about Supreme Court ethics because justices decide on recusals themselves without outside oversight.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping visited North Korea in a rare summit where he promised to keep strong support for North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and to protect shared interests. During this visit, Xi emphasized the importance of close ties between the two countries in areas like diplomacy, trade, and security.
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Xi Jinping visited North Korea for the first time in seven years.
Xi promised that China will continue supporting Kim Jong Un and North Korea’s leadership.
The two leaders discussed strengthening cooperation in diplomacy, law enforcement, military, agriculture, trade, technology, and construction.
North Korea’s economy is boosted by increasing trade and military relations with Russia.
The visit included official welcoming ceremonies such as a guard of honor, flowers from children, and a 21-gun salute.
Xi called for opposition to hegemony, authoritarianism, and actions that threaten regional security.
China sees North Korea as a strategic partner in balancing U.S. influence in the region.
Both countries aim to promote peaceful economic globalization and long-term regional stability.
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Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized President Trump for attending Game 3 of the NBA finals in New York. His presence caused the city to cancel planned watch parties outside Madison Square Garden.
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President Trump planned to attend Game 3 of the NBA finals in New York City.
The game takes place at Madison Square Garden.
Before Trump’s attendance was known, watch parties were planned outside the arena.
The city canceled these watch parties after Trump’s plans were announced.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez called the cancellations a "vibe killer."
Ocasio-Cortez represents New York in Congress.
The NBA finals is a major basketball championship.
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President Donald Trump left an NBC interview after claiming that the California primary elections were unfair and that votes were counted improperly. He continues to say the election process was rigged without providing evidence.
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President Trump insisted the California primaries were rigged.
He claimed the vote counting was not fair.
These claims are about the 2024 election process.
The interview was conducted by NBC News.
President Trump left the interview early.
No proof was given to support the fraud claims.
CBS News reported on this event.
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President Donald Trump’s border official, Tom Homan, said he plans to send more Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents to New York City. This increase aims to respond to a new law in New York that limits local police cooperation with federal immigration agents.
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Tom Homan is a border official working under President Trump.
Homan announced plans to send more ICE agents to New York City.
The move responds to a law signed by New York Governor Kathy Hochul, which stops local police from working with ICE in jails.
The law was passed to limit cooperation between state/local agencies and federal immigration enforcement.
This is part of a wider effort targeting so-called “sanctuary cities” that restrict ICE cooperation.
Millions of people are expected in the New York area soon for the NBA finals and the FIFA World Cup final held nearby.
Immigrant rights groups warn visitors about possible legal risks like arrest or deportation under current immigration policies.
At least 18 people have died in ICE custody this year, including two U.S. citizens killed during enforcement actions in Minneapolis.
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A shooting at a cultural festival in Toledo, Ohio, wounded 12 people, and police are still looking for the suspects. Authorities said at least two people fired guns, possibly at each other, and all victims are in stable condition. The local prosecutor promised quick justice, and the second day of the festival was canceled.
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The shooting happened on Saturday at the Old West End festival in downtown Toledo.
Twelve people, aged 14 to 61, were injured but are stable.
Police believe two or more people shot at each other during the event.
No suspects have been identified or arrested yet.
Authorities are following multiple leads and asking the public for information or videos.
The county prosecutor promised fast and strong justice for those harmed.
The festival was canceled for the following day out of respect and safety concerns.
Similar shootings occurred recently in Kansas City, Missouri, and Cleveland, Ohio, reflecting ongoing gun violence issues in the U.S.
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Some Mormon lawmakers in the U.S. Congress are unhappy with a new Defense Department policy that no longer classifies The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) as a Christian group. The Pentagon decided to reduce the number of faith categories used to track religious demographics among service members.
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The Defense Department created a policy change affecting how religious groups are categorized.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS), commonly known as the Mormon church, is no longer listed under the “Christian” category.
This change affects the faith codes, which are used to collect data on the religion of military personnel.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the plan to reduce the number of faith groups recognized by the Pentagon.
Some Mormon members of Congress have protested this change, calling it offensive.
The policy aims to simplify how religion is tracked in the military but has caused concern among LDS representatives.
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A 17-year-old British student, Alexander Browder, was banned from Russia after revealing a Russian cryptocurrency system used to avoid U.S. and other Western sanctions. His report claims Russia created a "stablecoin" that processed $100 billion in transactions last year, helping Moscow bypass sanctions.
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Alexander Browder is the son of Bill Browder, a well-known anti-corruption campaigner.
Alexander exposed a Russian stablecoin called A7A5, created in 2025 for sanction evasion.
The stablecoin reportedly moved $100 billion through crypto exchanges mainly in Kyrgyzstan.
Russia banned Alexander from entering the country on June 2, 2026, accusing him of spreading false information.
Bill Browder exposed a major Russian tax fraud and has faced a long conflict with the Kremlin.
Sergey Magnitsky, an ally of Bill Browder, died in a Russian jail after investigating corruption, inspiring the Browder family’s efforts.
Alexander says cryptocurrency is a new tool used by Russia to fund violence, including the war in Ukraine.
Despite threats, Alexander remains determined to continue exposing corruption and illegal activity connected to Russia.
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Nancy Guthrie, age 84, was reportedly taken from her home early on February 1, 2026. Authorities are currently investigating the case as a possible abduction.
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Nancy Guthrie is 84 years old.
She is believed to have been abducted from her home.
The incident happened early in the morning on February 1, 2026.
Law enforcement is involved in the investigation.
Savannah Guthrie, likely related to Nancy Guthrie, has shared a public message calling for her safe return.
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The Great American State Fair, part of the Freedom 250 events celebrating the 250th anniversary of American independence in 2026, has changed its plans after several artists dropped out. President Donald Trump will now give a major speech at the fair’s opening, which will still include many other events nationwide.
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The Great American State Fair runs from June 25 to July 10, 2026, on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Originally, the fair featured a 16-day concert series, but multiple performers withdrew citing political concerns.
President Donald Trump will headline the opening ceremony on June 24, 2026, delivering a speech with musical performances by artists and military bands.
The Freedom 250 initiative organizes events across the U.S. marking the nation’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
Other major Freedom 250 events include the FIFA World Cup 2026 Fan Zone, the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library opening, the Mount Rushmore 250 celebration, and national Independence Day fireworks.
Freedom 250 is a government-backed program separate from America250, the official nonprofit overseeing the semiquincentennial celebrations.
Some artists who quit the lineup said they were unaware of political associations when they agreed to perform.
The fair will continue with daily programming, exhibits, and national celebrations despite changes to the concert lineup.
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William Schmidt, a 22-year-old Penn State student, was shot and killed near his home in South Philadelphia on June 6, 2026. Police found him with a gunshot wound to his chest and he was pronounced dead at the hospital shortly after.
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William Schmidt was 22 years old and studied digital journalism and media at Penn State World Campus.
He was shot at about 1:30 a.m. on June 6, 2026, near his home in South Philadelphia.
Police found him lying on the road with a gunshot wound to his chest.
Schmidt was taken to the hospital but was pronounced dead at 1:47 a.m.
No arrests have been made and police have not released any information about a motive.
Penn State University expressed sorrow and offered condolences to Schmidt’s family and friends.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact the homicide unit or submit an anonymous tip.
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In the Los Angeles mayoral race, incumbent Mayor Karen Bass is in first place, while councilmember Nithya Raman has recently moved into second place ahead of Spencer Pratt as mail-in ballots are still being counted. The top two candidates will compete in the November runoff, with polls showing Raman could have a better chance than Pratt to challenge Bass.
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Karen Bass, the current mayor and a Democrat, has about 34.7% of the vote.
Nithya Raman, a progressive city councilmember, now has around 27.1%, slightly ahead of Spencer Pratt’s 26.7%.
Mail-in ballots, which favor liberal candidates, are still being counted in Los Angeles.
Polls before the election showed Bass, Raman, and Pratt were close in support, within margin of error.
In a one-on-one race, Raman is polling ahead of Bass, while Bass leads Pratt in head-to-head matchups.
Prediction markets give Bass a roughly 56-59% chance to win and Raman about 40-41%, with Pratt at about 1%.
President Donald Trump criticized the slow mail-in ballot count, claiming without evidence that Democrats are trying to “steal” the election.
The final runoff race will include the top two candidates after all ballots are counted.
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Iran launched missiles at Israel following Israeli airstrikes on a suburb of Beirut believed to target Hezbollah. Both countries exchanged strikes, and Iran warned it is prepared for stronger military action if attacks continue.
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Iran fired ballistic missiles at Israel from several cities, including Kermanshah.
Israel said it targeted a Hezbollah command center in Lebanon’s Dahiyeh suburb.
The U.S. was reportedly aware of and supportive of Israel’s strike that killed at least two people.
Iran named its missile response "Operation Nasr" (Victory) and said it acted quickly as a warning.
Iranian missiles targeted Israeli military bases near Tiberias, Nahariya, and other locations.
Israeli warplanes bombed Tehran, Mahshahr petrochemical plants, and other cities in Iran.
Israeli strikes mainly targeted infrastructure linked to Iran’s missile program and defense systems.
Iran warned regional countries their energy infrastructure might be attacked if Iranian sites are targeted again.
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