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Pierpaolo Piccioli presented his first haute couture collection for Balenciaga, blending the brand’s traditional style with his own colorful and modern vision. The collection featured airy, sculptural clothes inspired by art and history, made using both classic tailoring and new digital technology.
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Cristóbal Balenciaga closed his brand in 1968 because he disliked mass-produced fashion.
Pierpaolo Piccioli, with 25 years at Valentino, took on Balenciaga’s couture for the first time.
The collection includes cocoon shapes and bell curves that hover away from the body for comfort and style.
Piccioli drew inspiration from Spanish golden age art and sculptures, mixing history with modern design.
Bright colors like ultraviolet, aniseed, and lavender were used throughout the collection.
The fashion show happened during a European heatwave, highlighting the airy, cool design of the clothes.
Some pieces, like feathered trousers with long trains, reflect modern clothing habits for women.
3D body scanning and digital blueprints were used to update traditional made-to-measure garment methods.
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SpaceXAI, led by Elon Musk, has launched Grok 4.5, a new advanced AI model focused on coding and work tasks. This model is faster and cheaper than some rivals and is now available on several platforms, but not yet in the EU.
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Grok 4.5 is SpaceXAI’s newest AI model, designed mostly for coding and work automation, not just chatting.
It was developed together with Cursor, an AI coding startup recently acquired by SpaceXAI.
The model is claimed to be faster, lower cost, and more efficient than Anthropic’s Opus 4.8 and some OpenAI models.
Grok 4.5 costs $2 per million input tokens and $6 per million output tokens, cheaper than some competitors.
The AI was trained using the same computer power that SpaceXAI currently rents out to competitors like Anthropic and Google.
Grok 4.5 is available in Grok Build, Cursor, and on the SpaceXAI console, but not yet in the European Union.
OpenAI is releasing its GPT 5.6 model widely soon, alongside new voice AI models.
SpaceXAI plans to compete seriously with other AI companies by offering a business-focused, cost-effective model.
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President Donald Trump spoke to reporters as the NATO summit ended in Turkey. He criticized Iran’s government using strong language and said he is unsure about making a deal with Iran. He also warned that new military strikes against Iran could happen.
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President Trump spoke to the media after the NATO summit in Turkey.
He called the Iranian government "scum."
He expressed uncertainty about making a deal with Iran.
He threatened that the U.S. might carry out new strikes against Iran.
The discussion happened on Wednesday, as the NATO meeting concluded.
NATO is a group of countries working together on security and defense.
President Trump addressed multiple topics during the press conference.
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The US military has lost about 30 expensive MQ-9A Reaper drones worth over $1 billion in missions over Iran. To reduce losses, the Pentagon is now looking for cheaper drones that can carry out similar missions, even if many are lost in combat.
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The US military has lost dozens of Reaper drones in combat over Iran, costing over $1 billion.
Each Reaper drone costs between $30 million and $50 million depending on equipment.
Reapers are used for surveillance and strikes deep inside Iranian airspace to avoid risking pilots.
Iran’s air defenses have shot down many Reapers, reducing the US fleet to about 135 drones.
The US wants to buy cheaper drones that can carry weapons and sensors and have a range similar to Reapers.
The Pentagon aims to deploy many inexpensive drones to overwhelm enemy defenses, accepting losses.
General Atomics, the company that made Reapers, stopped production in 2025 but may build cheaper replacements.
The approach is inspired by Ukraine’s use of large numbers of low-cost drones to overcome Russian defenses.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene, once a strong supporter of President Donald Trump, said on a TV show that the Trump family’s financial gains since Trump returned to the White House in 2025 resemble the kind of corruption she accused Hunter Biden of. Reports show President Trump earned about $2.2 billion last year from his business ventures, including cryptocurrency, which is much higher than the amounts House Republicans have claimed linked to the Biden family.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene compared the Trump family’s financial gains to Hunter Biden’s alleged corruption on the show The View.
President Trump’s financial disclosures report income of around $2.2 billion since January 2025.
About $1 billion of Trump’s income came from cryptocurrency businesses tied to his family.
House Republicans claim Biden family members received over $10 million from foreign sources but have not proven President Biden was personally involved.
Greene was once a strong ally of President Trump but broke with him over certain issues and resigned from Congress in January.
A 927-page government report showed Trump earned billions last year from stocks, real estate, royalties, and cryptocurrency.
White House representatives criticized Greene for her comments against President Trump.
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Gas prices in the United States rose slightly after President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran ended, raising concerns about oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz. The average price was $3.796 per gallon, with higher costs in states like Hawaii and California, and experts said prices could increase further in the coming weeks depending on market reactions.
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President Trump said the Iran ceasefire is “over,” increasing tension in the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for global oil.
Gas prices increased nationally to $3.796 per gallon on Wednesday, up from $3.790 the day before.
Prices are highest in Hawaii ($5.458), California ($5.364), and Washington ($5.004) and lowest in Indiana ($3.064), Oklahoma ($3.338), and Texas ($3.53).
Gas prices had fallen recently but may rise again due to the conflict’s impact on oil supply.
Experts say gas prices can react quickly, with possible full increases in the next two to three weeks.
The U.S. is the world’s largest oil producer, so oil crises do not affect the country as severely as in the past.
The situation is still uncertain, and prices could go down if tensions ease, similar to what happened during the June ceasefire.
The Strait of Hormuz connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and is a key channel for transporting oil worldwide.
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A former Wisconsin judge, Hannah Dugan, was convicted of obstructing a US immigration arrest after helping a Mexican defendant leave her courtroom to avoid ICE agents. Instead of prison, a federal judge fined her $5,000, considering her long record of public service and the circumstances of the case.
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Hannah Dugan, 67, was convicted in December 2025 of felony obstruction for helping an immigrant evade ICE agents.
She resigned from her Milwaukee County judgeship in January 2025 amid impeachment threats from Republican lawmakers.
Dugan’s lawyers said the Trump administration aimed to punish her to enforce immigration arrests in courts.
US District Judge Lynn Adelman fined Dugan $5,000 and decided prison was not necessary.
Dugan was acquitted of a lesser charge of hiding the individual to prevent arrest.
Prosecutors argued her actions broke the law and endangered law enforcement and the public.
After sentencing, Dugan’s lawyers said they would appeal.
This case was the first time a Wisconsin state judge went to trial for obstructing federal immigration agents.
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The 78th Emmy Awards nominations were announced, with the drama series "The Pitt" receiving 25 nods and the comedy "Hacks" setting a new record with 24 nominations. The list included many first-time nominees but also some surprising omissions of well-known actors. The awards ceremony will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay and will air on September 14.
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"The Pitt" leads drama nominations with 25.
"Hacks" earned 24 nominations, the most ever for a comedy series.
Notable first-time nominees include Charlie Hunnam, Chase Infiniti, and Megan Stalter.
Some expected contenders, like Jeremy Allen White from "The Bear," were not nominated.
"The Amazing Race" did not receive a nomination in the reality competition category.
The Emmy ceremony will be hosted by Mariska Hargitay on September 14.
Other nominated shows include "The Diplomat," "Abbott Elementary," and "Only Murders in the Building."
Categories covered include drama, comedy, limited series, reality shows, and variety programs.
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Nigel Farage resigned as the Member of Parliament (MP) for Clacton, causing a special election called a byelection. Count Binface, a humorous and fictional candidate created by comedian Jon Harvey, is now one of the main candidates in the race as other rivals refuse to participate.
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Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, stepped down as MP for Clacton.
Farage’s resignation triggered a byelection in the English town of Clacton.
Other major competitors have decided not to take part, leaving a contest mainly between Farage and Count Binface.
Count Binface is a parody political candidate created by comedian Jon Harvey.
Binface has run in past elections against well-known politicians like Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak.
The byelection is seen as a contest between Farage’s populist movement and an alternative candidate representing “the people.”
Binface’s candidacy has increased public interest in his comedy shows.
Clacton is a coastal town in Essex that voted strongly to leave the European Union in 2016.
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A Palestinian aid worker named Mohamed al-Wahidi, who helped organise World Cup match screenings in Gaza, was killed in an Israeli missile strike. The strike, which targeted a Hamas militant, also killed three other people including two young boys.
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Mohamed al-Wahidi was 57 years old and led the Egyptian Committee in Gaza.
He organised public viewings of World Cup games across Gaza as a break from ongoing conflict.
The Israeli military confirmed the strike was meant for a Hamas militant, not al-Wahidi.
Al-Wahidi was in a taxi when a missile hit the car in Gaza City’s Sabra district.
Two boys aged 8 and 10, and two other men nearby also died in the strike.
The strike happened shortly before a World Cup game between Egypt and Argentina.
The Israeli army expressed regret for civilian casualties and is reviewing the incident.
Over 1,000 Palestinians have died in Israeli military actions since a ceasefire was declared in October.
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During the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, President Donald Trump appeared to mistakenly call Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky "Putin" and described Japan as "Islamic" while discussing missile attacks. These remarks were part of his interactions and press events focused on NATO defense issues and support for Ukraine.
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President Trump referred to Ukrainian President Zelensky as "Putin" during a meeting at the NATO summit.
He also described Japan as "Islamic" while talking about missiles fired at a U.S. aircraft carrier.
The NATO summit in Ankara involved talks on defense spending, military support for Ukraine, and transatlantic security.
Trump urged European NATO members to increase their defense contributions.
White House press secretary said Trump gave a strong and high-energy performance at the summit.
Similar verbal mix-ups have occurred with President Joe Biden, who once called Zelensky "Putin" and mixed up other names.
Such verbal mistakes have been interpreted in different ways by supporters and critics of both presidents.
The story was still developing at the time of reporting.
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The Supreme Court ruled in a case called National Republican Senatorial Committee v. FEC. This decision lets political parties spend unlimited money directly with their candidates while keeping rules to ensure honesty and openness.
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The case involved the National Republican Senatorial Committee and the Federal Election Commission.
The Supreme Court allowed political parties to coordinate spending directly with candidates without limits.
Despite unlimited spending, the ruling keeps rules for transparency and accountability.
This decision increases the power and influence of political parties in elections.
The ruling affects how political campaigns can raise and spend money.
It aims to balance party influence with public awareness of campaign finances.
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The Pitt and Hacks lead the nominations for this year's Emmy Awards, with 25 and 24 nominations respectively. Popular shows Stranger Things and Euphoria received fewer main category nominations, with Stranger Things only recognized in technical categories.
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The Pitt got 25 Emmy nominations, the highest this year.
Hacks received 24 nominations, coming in second.
Matthew Rhys is nominated twice for lead acting roles in two different shows.
Stranger Things earned seven technical nominations but was not nominated in top drama categories.
Zendaya from Euphoria is the only main cast member nominated in acting categories.
The Bear is nominated for best comedy but its lead actor, Jeremy Allen White, was not nominated.
The Emmy Awards ceremony will take place on September 14 in Los Angeles.
Other nominated shows include Widow's Bay, Pluribus, Beef, and The Diplomat.
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Seventeen transgender veterans and service members are suing the U.S. government because their early retirement benefits were canceled after President Donald Trump reinstated a policy limiting transgender military service. The court case will decide if the Air Force wrongfully took away pensions and health care benefits that these service members earned during their long military careers.
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The lawsuit involves 17 transgender Air Force and Space Force members and veterans.
Each plaintiff had at least 15 years of military service and sought early retirement.
The Air Force initially approved their early retirements under a program called the Temporary Early Retirement Authority (TERA).
After President Trump’s 2025 executive order restricted transgender troops from serving openly, these approvals were revoked.
The lawsuit argues that the retirement approvals were legally granted and should not have been canceled.
The case was heard in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims, focusing on whether the court can rule on military pay and retirement benefit disputes.
The plaintiffs say losing these benefits affects their pay, health care, housing, and family stability.
The Trump administration's policy states that military service members must meet standards matching their biological sex and bans transgender service based on gender identity.
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The UK government plans to change the law to allow the deportation of Shabir Ahmed, the former leader of a grooming gang in Rochdale. Ahmed was released from prison recently but cannot currently be deported due to old immigration rules.
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Shabir Ahmed led a gang that abused girls as young as 12.
He was jailed for 22 years in 2012 for child sexual offenses including rape.
Ahmed has dual British-Pakistani citizenship but lost his British citizenship after conviction.
Current immigration law from 1971 stops his deportation because he arrived before 1973 and had lived in the UK for over five years.
The Home Secretary plans to amend the 1971 Immigration Act to enable his deportation.
After release, Ahmed is under strict conditions including 24-hour staffed housing and electronic GPS monitoring.
Any violation of these conditions will send him back to prison immediately.
Some victims have expressed feeling unsafe and frightened by his release.
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City Labs, a company in Miami, launched a small satellite called BOHR that uses a new type of nuclear battery powered by tritium, a radioactive form of hydrogen. This marks the first commercial nuclear-powered CubeSat satellite, designed to provide a small but steady source of electricity in space without relying on sunlight.
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BOHR stands for Betavoltaic Orbital High-Reliability and is a "1U" CubeSat, about the size of a softball.
The satellite uses a betavoltaic battery that converts energy from tritium decay into electricity.
Tritium is a radioactive isotope with low-energy radiation, making it safer and less toxic than common nuclear fuels like plutonium or uranium.
BOHR was launched on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket as part of a mission that carried 80 other payloads.
The satellite’s main spacecraft functions still rely on solar power; the nuclear battery powers a demonstration payload.
Betavoltaic batteries provide low-level, long-lasting energy, suitable for remote sensors and small devices.
City Labs is working with NASA and the U.S. military on other nuclear power applications in space and on Earth.
BOHR was the first commercial nuclear satellite to receive launch approval from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration under new rules.
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Thousands of people in Albania have protested for over a month against government plans to build luxury resorts in a protected nature area. The protests are the largest since communism ended, reflecting worries about environmental damage, lack of transparency, and wider political frustration.
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The protests are focused on protecting the Zvërnec nature reserve and surrounding areas with more than 2,500 species.
Luxury developments supported by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump have caused anger because they threaten this natural area.
The Albanian government says no final deals have been made, but construction activity has sparked large protests.
Protesters want Prime Minister Edi Rama to resign; he won a fourth term last year but with low voter turnout.
A 2024 law change allows building five-star resorts inside nature reserves like Zvërnec.
Many Albanians feel that these projects benefit only wealthy outsiders and worsen local problems like poor healthcare and education.
Young Albanians, some returning from abroad, are actively joining the protests to demand political change.
European officials warn that the resort plans could harm Albania’s goal to join the EU by 2030.
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A new two-part television report called "My Mother's Murder Trials" will air on CBS and Paramount+ on July 11. The story follows a daughter who suspects her mother of committing two murders, and years later, the trial reveals surprising details.
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The report is part of the "48 Hours" series on CBS News.
It will air on Saturday, July 11, from 9 to 11 p.m. Eastern Time.
The story centers on a daughter who believes her mother is responsible for two murders.
The case goes to court many years after the murders.
The trial uncovers unexpected information about the case.
Jim Axelrod, CBS News chief correspondent, reports the story.
The program is available to watch on CBS TV and the Paramount+ streaming service.
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President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he is uncertain about making a deal with Iran. He also warned that the United States might carry out more strikes against the country.
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President Trump expressed doubt about wanting to make a deal with Iran.
He threatened the possibility of more military strikes on Iran.
The comments were made during a news report covered by CBS News.
Nancy Cordes reported the news, and Robert B. Murrett from Syracuse University provided analysis.
The situation reflects ongoing tension between the U.S. and Iran.
The news was shared through CBS News platforms, including the CBS News app.
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NATO has pledged 70 billion euros in military aid to Ukraine for 2026 to help in its fight against Russia. At the NATO summit in Turkiye, President Donald Trump expressed optimism about progress toward a peace deal, while Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy met with allies to secure further support.
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NATO promised 70 billion euros ($80 billion) in military aid, equipment, and training for Ukraine in 2026.
The support aims to be steady and long-term, continuing into 2027 at similar levels.
President Trump spoke positively about peace talks with Russia, calling it a difficult process but noted recent progress.
Trump agreed to help Ukraine produce US Patriot missile systems.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy met with leaders from nearly 20 countries to seek additional military and financial support.
Ukraine signed new agreements with Estonia, the Netherlands, Denmark, and expects deals with Germany, Norway, Finland, and Canada involving drones and other aid.
Despite Zelenskyy’s efforts, experts say Ukrainian NATO membership is unlikely at this time.
Russian missile attacks on Kyiv continued during the summit, causing deaths and injuries.
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