CBS News Sunday Morning aired a segment about birthright citizenship, which is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment but challenged by an executive order from President Trump aimed at limiting citizenship for children born to parents in the U.S. illegally or temporarily. The show also featured stories on the new Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, seahorses at Birch Aquarium, music producer Shooter Jennings, an art exhibition on Manet and Morisot, and comedian John Mulaney.
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Birthright citizenship is guaranteed by the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
President Trump signed an executive order in January 2025 to restrict citizenship for children born to parents in the U.S. illegally or temporarily.
This order could affect about 250,000 children each year, according to Pew Research Center.
The Supreme Court is currently reviewing the legality of President Trump’s executive order.
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is opening in North Dakota on July 4, providing an immersive experience about his life and legacy.
Shooter Jennings, son of country star Waylon Jennings, is producing new albums featuring his late father’s music.
An art exhibition at the Cleveland Museum of Art explores the friendship and artistic influence between Édouard Manet and Berthe Morisot.
Comedian John Mulaney shared insights about his sobriety and fatherhood on the program.
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The Dragon Boat Festival was celebrated across China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan with races, lion dances, and traditional customs. This holiday, over 2,000 years old, honors health, protection, and harmony with nature and commemorates the poet Qu Yuan.
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The Dragon Boat Festival features dragon boat races held over distances of 100, 200, and 500 meters.
Around 1,000 athletes and 200,000 spectators gathered for the races in Beijing in 2026.
Traditional activities include making zongzi (sticky rice dumplings) and wearing five-colored bracelets believed to protect from evil.
Lion dances and Wing Chun martial arts demonstrations were part of the cultural celebrations.
The festival honors Qu Yuan, an ancient poet who drowned himself, with boat races and food offerings to protect his body from fish.
The holiday is linked to the summer solstice and ancient ideas of balancing yin and yang.
It originally involved customs to protect people from illness and harmful creatures during early summer.
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Cameron Thomas, a Liberal Democrat Member of Parliament (MP) for Tewkesbury, was arrested on suspicion of controlling and coercive behavior and assault. He has been suspended from the Liberal Democrat party while the police investigation continues.
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Cameron Thomas was arrested by Gloucestershire police on June 17.
The allegations against him include controlling and coercive behavior and assault.
Thomas was interviewed and then released on police bail; the investigation is ongoing.
He was elected MP for Tewkesbury in 2024, winning the seat from the Conservatives.
Before becoming an MP, Thomas served 23 years in the Royal Air Force, including as a military police officer.
The Liberal Democrat party suspended his membership and party whip during the investigation.
Thomas has spoken publicly on defense and foreign policy matters since his election.
He attended local events in his constituency shortly before his arrest.
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Prediction markets like Kalshi are using famous athletes and celebrities to promote their platforms and attract more users. They have launched advertising campaigns featuring stars from soccer and basketball, aiming to increase brand awareness during major sports events like the NBA Finals and the FIFA World Cup.
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Kalshi is a prediction market platform popular during the 2024 presidential election.
The company is promoting itself with celebrity endorsements from athletes such as Lionel Messi, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Luka Modrić.
Kalshi partners with national soccer associations like Argentina’s and Croatia’s football teams.
Ads focus on celebrities and do not show trading interfaces to highlight the star power.
Competitor Polymarket plans to announce similar celebrity partnerships soon.
Spending on celebrity deals could reach hundreds of millions of dollars depending on contracts.
Prediction markets are also working with news outlets, the National Hockey League, and companies like Venmo.
Celebrity endorsements help companies build trust and attract customers by leveraging the public’s attention to familiar faces.
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Conservative media outlets connected to Rupert Murdoch, including Fox News and The Wall Street Journal, are now criticizing President Donald Trump’s deal with Iran. They question the deal’s effectiveness and worry it may help Iran financially despite U.S. efforts to pressure Tehran.
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Fox News hosts and commentators have expressed doubts about the deal’s clear terms and enforcement.
Brian Kilmeade called parts of the agreement vague and questioned if it met U.S. goals.
Trey Gowdy said Iran might end up richer even though it lost the conflict.
Retired General Jack Keane warned that a $300 billion recovery plan for Iran could strengthen its current leaders.
The White House said the deal ended fighting, lowered energy prices, and forced Iran to give up nuclear ambitions.
Mark Levin, usually a strong Trump supporter, sharply criticized the deal in a detailed review on social media.
Rupert Murdoch reportedly urged President Trump to take a hard line on Iran before the deal.
The deal is called a “memorandum of understanding” (MOU), which is an agreement outlining terms but may lack full legal force.
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The number of Americans receiving food support through the SNAP program dropped by about 5 million from March 2025 to March 2026. This decline followed policy changes made in 2025 under President Donald Trump that tightened rules for who can get benefits and added work requirements.
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SNAP enrollment fell from about 42.2 million people in March 2025 to around 37.3 million in March 2026.
Arizona had the largest drop in SNAP recipients, decreasing by 53.9%.
Other states with big declines include Florida (21.1%), North Carolina (19.6%), Louisiana (17.4%), Nevada (16.7%), and Oklahoma (16.3%).
Alaska was the only state to see an increase in SNAP enrollment, rising by 8.7%.
New rules require able-bodied adults aged 18-64 without dependents to work at least 80 hours per month to keep benefits.
Groups like veterans, homeless people, and former foster youth now have to meet work requirements too.
Recipients must regularly submit paperwork and meet updated conditions; failure to do so can cause loss of benefits.
The Trump administration said the changes aim to reduce fraud and dependency on assistance.
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Andy Burnham won a big victory in the Makerfield byelection, returning to Parliament after nine years as Manchester mayor. His win was supported by voters from the left, center, and right, partly because right-wing parties divided their vote, and other parties ran weak campaigns.
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Andy Burnham won Makerfield by a 9,231 vote majority over Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon.
Burnham received 55% of the vote, Reform UK got 35%, and Restore Britain received 7%.
Voter turnout was 59%, which is 6 percentage points higher than the last general election.
The Liberal Democrats and Greens ran weaker campaigns, winning only 1% combined, down from 11% two years ago.
Some Green voters chose Burnham instead of their usual party to prevent a right-wing win.
Some past Reform UK supporters voted for Burnham, showing cross-party support.
Residents expressed concern over the divisive nature of right-wing campaigns focused on immigration.
People hope the area can heal after a tense and divided election period.
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New research shows that middle-aged Americans today face more health problems, loneliness, and financial stress than previous generations. These challenges are linked and create a cycle that harms their mental, physical, and social well-being.
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The study looked at people born in the 1960s and 1970s from 17 countries.
Middle-aged Americans have higher rates of loneliness, depression, and poor health than earlier generations.
Physical health, mental health, social connections, and thinking skills affect each other and decline together.
Financial strain, chronic stress, and heart risks may cancel out benefits from better education.
Rising costs for housing, healthcare, and caregiving add to these pressures.
European countries with stronger family support, such as childcare and paid leave, show lower loneliness.
Many middle-aged adults juggle raising kids, supporting parents, careers, and planning for retirement.
Burnout is common; some people work harder when stressed but lose time for rest and self-care, worsening health.
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President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have had a tense relationship during the ongoing war with Iran. While Trump seeks a ceasefire and reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to lower global fuel prices, Netanyahu pushes for total victory and opposes political deals with Iran. Their differing goals led to conflict, including Netanyahu’s airstrike on Beirut which angered Trump.
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President Trump planned to announce a ceasefire deal with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to ease fuel prices.
Israeli jets bombed Beirut, Lebanon, killing at least three people just hours before the ceasefire deal was set to be signed.
Trump angrily questioned Netanyahu’s decision to attack Beirut, expressing frustration in private and public remarks.
Netanyahu has opposed peace deals with Iran and aims to stop Iran from getting nuclear weapons, promising total victory.
Both leaders face upcoming elections and political pressure influencing their war positions.
Thousands of Israelis have been displaced by attacks from Iranian-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Netanyahu’s political survival partly depends on showing success in the war, as he faces a possible corruption trial if he leaves office.
The war has revealed deep differences between Trump’s desire to end "forever wars" and Netanyahu’s goal of a hardline approach.
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The Princess of Wales, Catherine, wrote an essay reflecting on her recent visit to northern Italy, where she explored early childhood education. She expressed concern about the growing role of digital screens and emphasized the importance of real human connection and unconditional love in helping children thrive.
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The Princess of Wales visited Reggio Emilia in northern Italy to study early years education.
This was her first official trip abroad since her cancer treatment.
In her essay, she highlighted the need to focus on "quiet and unconditional" love based on time and patience.
She warned about the increasing digitalization of life and said genuine human connection is more important than ever.
The essay was published by the Royal Foundation's Centre for Early Childhood.
Catherine wants early childhood to be treated as a global priority, like climate change.
The princess praised the openness and creativity of children she met in Italy.
Her future public work will focus on supporting young families and helping children feel connected from an early age.
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New research shows that the first Juneteenth celebration happened in Houston in 1866, rather than in Galveston. This finding updates the historical understanding of how Juneteenth began being observed.
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Juneteenth marks the end of slavery in the United States.
The first anniversary celebration of Juneteenth took place in 1866.
This initial celebration was held in Houston, Texas.
Earlier beliefs said it was first celebrated in Galveston, Texas.
The new research was published in the Journal of Texas History.
A Rice University scholar conducted the study.
The study changes the historical record about Juneteenth’s origins.
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China has started teaching artificial intelligence (AI) to children as young as six years old. The country's Ministry of Education has introduced new rules to include AI learning at all school grades, reflecting the government's focus on AI development.
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AI education begins at age six in China.
The Ministry of Education created new guidelines for AI lessons in every grade.
President Xi Jinping prioritizes AI as part of China’s future plans.
The goal is to prepare young students for technology careers.
This information was originally shared in a 2025 news episode by Al Jazeera.
The story was reported by correspondent Katrina Yu and produced by a team at Al Jazeera.
The report includes contributions from multiple producers, editors, and designers.
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President Donald Trump delayed the confirmation of Jay Clayton as national intelligence director, upsetting Senate Republicans who wanted a quick vote. He also said he would not approve renewing an important surveillance law without new conditions, which added more tension between him and Republican senators.
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President Trump postponed Jay Clayton’s nomination to national intelligence director just before a confirmation hearing.
Senate Republicans were working to confirm Clayton quickly before the delay.
Trump said he won’t sign a renewal of a key surveillance law unless changes are made.
This caused more tension between the White House and Senate Republicans.
Some Republican senators criticized Trump’s deal to end the Iran war.
Senator Bill Cassidy called the foreign policy decision the worst mistake in decades.
Relations between President Trump and Senate Republicans have been worsening for weeks.
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President Obama criticized the Trump administration for how it managed the conflict with Iran. He highlighted the high costs in money, military strain, and loss of lives caused by the war.
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President Obama spoke about the war with Iran in a recent interview.
He said the U.S. had spent billions of dollars on the conflict.
The war placed a heavy burden on the U.S. military.
Many people died as a result of the conflict.
Obama suggested the United States might be in a worse situation than before the war began.
The warning came as a critique of President Donald Trump’s handling of the war.
The interview aired on a Friday morning.
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The UK has set a minimum age of 11 for children to take part in a clinical trial testing puberty-blocking drugs for those questioning their gender. The trial was paused earlier due to safety concerns but is expected to start recruiting children in August, with new safety measures and legal challenges ongoing.
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The trial tests puberty blockers, medicines that delay puberty, for children under 16 who are distressed about their gender.
The UK had banned puberty blockers for people under 18 in 2024 due to safety worries.
Original plans had no minimum age, but now the trial requires participants to be at least 11 (for birth-registered females) and 12 (for birth-registered males).
Children must have parental consent and understand the risks and benefits before joining.
Safety rules include stopping treatment if there are problems like bone weakness or brain issues.
Researchers will give clearer information on fertility preservation for participants.
The trial was approved by UK regulators and ethics boards in November 2025 but was paused in February 2026 due to safety concerns raised by regulators.
Some doctors and campaigners oppose the trial, claiming children can't give full consent to such treatments and questioning the trial's ethics.
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A new survey shows that only about one-third of Americans approve of President Donald Trump's handling of Iran after he signed a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend a ceasefire. Many Americans are skeptical about the benefits of the war with Iran, and the deal has received criticism from both political parties.
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President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and extend a 60-day ceasefire for talks on Iran’s nuclear program.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for about one-fifth of the world’s oil and natural gas trade.
The Associated Press poll found 34% of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of Iran, while 65% disapprove.
Overall, 37% of Americans approve of Trump’s job performance, and only 33% approve of his handling of the economy.
Most Republicans approve of Trump’s actions, while a majority of independents disapprove.
A YouGov poll found just 31% of Americans believe the US will be better off after the Iran war.
Over half of Americans surveyed think the US involvement in the Iran war has gone too far.
Senators from both parties have criticized the Iran deal, calling it a foreign policy mistake and saying it fails to reduce Iran’s nuclear threats.
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Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, has been leading in many national polls but has had mixed results in recent byelections. The party faces challenges, including competition from the new far-right party Restore Britain and issues related to candidate choices and voter tactics.
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Reform UK has led in over 300 consecutive national polls.
In recent byelections, Reform has won only one seat by a very small margin.
Robert Kenyon came second in the Makerfield byelection, increasing Reform’s vote share but falling short of winning.
Kenyon’s controversial online posts, including sexist comments and strong support for President Donald Trump, hurt Reform’s image.
Tactical voting by other parties’ supporters aimed to reduce Reform’s chances in byelections.
Restore Britain, a new far-right party, gained 7% of the vote in Makerfield, posing a threat to Reform UK.
Elon Musk’s ownership of the social media platform X helps promote Restore Britain’s messages.
Nigel Farage’s party is shifting more to the right politically, which risks losing moderate support.
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Satellite images show that Cuba has expanded a listening site near Florida, which may be connected to China. This expansion might increase tensions between the United States and Cuba, especially as the U.S. accuses Cuba of hosting facilities that gather sensitive U.S. military information.
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Cuba has expanded a listening site at Bejucal, about 50 miles south of Havana.
The site may be linked to Chinese intelligence operations.
Bejucal now has 32 large antennae arranged in a circular pattern called a Circularly Disposed Antenna Array (CDAA).
A CDAA helps find the direction of radio signals over long distances.
The site could help Cuba or China monitor U.S. military activities in the Caribbean and nearby areas.
The U.S. has increased sanctions and an oil blockade against Cuba recently.
China supports Cuba and opposes U.S. sanctions and blockades.
Experts say the site is mainly used to track U.S. military signals, not to build Cuba’s military defenses.
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Two men were jailed for starting fires at homes connected to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. They were paid by someone using the name "El Money" through a messaging app, but their main reason for the attacks was money, not politics.
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Roman Lavrynovych, 22, and Stanislav Carpiuc, 27, were convicted of arson attacks on property linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
The attacks happened overnight in May 2025 in London, targeting houses and a car once owned by Starmer.
They were paid by a person called "El Money" using the messaging app Telegram.
Lavrynovych was sentenced to seven years in jail; Carpiuc got two years.
Prosecutors said the men had no political motive but acted for financial gain.
"El Money" communicated in Russian and Ukrainian, but the true identity or group behind the name is unknown.
UK police found no direct evidence linking the two men or "El Money" to the Russian government.
The Russian embassy denied involvement, stating Russia poses no threat to UK security.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation costs have risen over $16 million, exceeding initial estimates by more than $4 million. The project includes repainting and installing a new system to fight algae, using funds from taxpayer money and contracts awarded without competitive bidding.
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The repainting contract was awarded to Atlantic Industrial Coatings for over $14.65 million.
An additional $1.74 million was paid to Green Water Solutions to install a "nano bubble" system to kill algae.
The total project cost now exceeds $16 million.
The contracts were awarded without a competitive bidding process to speed up work before the Fourth of July celebrations.
The pool has had problems with algae and peeling paint since being repainted.
The Interior Department stated the nano bubble technology effectively killed the algae in the pool.
President Donald Trump publicly supported the project and praised good contractors while criticizing bad ones.
Payments to the contractors use taxpayer funds, and detailed explanations for extra payments were limited in contract documents.
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