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The Artemis II astronauts visited their space capsule again at Kennedy Space Center three months after completing a historic trip around the moon. They set a new record for distance traveled in space and shared their excitement for upcoming Artemis missions, which plan to orbit the moon and eventually land astronauts there.
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Artemis II astronauts are Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen.
They traveled 252,756 miles (406,771 kilometers), the farthest distance humans have gone beyond the moon.
This was the first mission to the moon area in over 50 years.
The crew thanked the teams who supported their mission during their visit.
Artemis III, planned for next year, will practice docking maneuvers in orbit with lunar landers made by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Artemis IV, targeted by 2028, aims to land two astronauts on the moon.
Artemis II’s Christina Koch is the first woman to fly to the moon.
Jeremy Hansen will leave the Canadian Space Agency but remain involved with Artemis as a reservist in the Royal Canadian Air Force.
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President Donald Trump renewed his request for the United States to take control of Greenland, which is a partly self-governed territory of Denmark. People in Greenland said no and insisted they should decide their island’s future by themselves.
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Greenland is a semi-autonomous territory under Danish control.
President Trump called for the U.S. to gain control of Greenland for national security reasons.
The statement was made during a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
Greenlanders rejected the idea of U.S. control over their island.
Locals emphasized their right to decide Greenland’s future independently.
Greenland is located in the Arctic region, which has strategic value.
This is not the first time President Trump has expressed interest in Greenland.
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Rescuers in Pakistan have found parts of a cargo plane that crashed into the Arabian Sea near Karachi. The search continues for the five crew members who were on board the aircraft.
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The missing plane is a Boeing 737 cargo plane operated by K2 Airways.
The wreckage was found 53 nautical miles (98 km) south of Ormara port in the Arabian Sea.
The plane sent a distress signal about a problem with its navigation system shortly before losing contact.
Flight data showed the plane changed altitude suddenly and then dived from 36,550 feet.
The five crew members are pilot Muhammad Rizwan Idris, co-pilot Faisal Jatoi, flight engineers Muhammad Hamid and Muhammad Arif Siddiqui, and loader Muhammad Taufiq Khan.
Search teams include Pakistan Navy and civilian forces using planes and boats.
Officials say finding the main wreckage may need special deep-sea equipment.
Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed sympathy and ordered full government support for the rescue efforts.
The last deadly plane crash in Pakistan was in 2020, killing 97 people near Karachi.
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Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood plans to change the law to allow the UK government to deport Shabir Ahmed, the ringleader of the Rochdale grooming gang, who cannot currently be removed under the 1971 Immigration Act. However, Pakistan has so far refused to accept Ahmed back, complicating the deportation process.
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Shabir Ahmed, 73, was convicted for 30 child rape offenses and served 14 years of a 22-year sentence.
Ahmed was released from prison last week and stripped of his British citizenship.
The 1971 Immigration Act protects people like Ahmed from deportation if they arrived before 1973 and lived in the UK for five years.
Mahmood aims to close this legal loophole without affecting others, such as Commonwealth citizens and the Windrush generation.
The government is working on a legal fix but depends on Pakistan agreeing to accept Ahmed’s return.
Pakistan refuses to take Ahmed and two other gang ringleaders back because they renounced Pakistani citizenship.
The UK disputes Pakistan’s claim, saying Ahmed did not properly renounce his citizenship.
The issue has been raised between UK officials and Pakistan’s government.
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A family and advocates are seeking answers after a person was fatally shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in the Houston area. Local officials are comparing this case to previous ICE-related shootings in Minneapolis.
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A shooting involving ICE agents resulted in a fatality near Houston.
The victim’s family and advocacy groups want more information about the incident.
Officials in Houston are looking at the case closely.
They are comparing this shooting to past ICE shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti in Minneapolis.
Both previous cases also involved deaths during interactions with ICE agents.
The community is demanding transparency and answers about the use of force.
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican man without any criminal record, was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston while driving to a work site. His family and local officials are calling for an independent investigation, as federal officials claim Salgado ignored commands and hit an ICE vehicle, but no video evidence has been released.
Key Facts
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a Mexican national living in the U.S. for decades with no criminal convictions.
He was shot by an ICE officer in Houston after an incident involving his vehicle and an ICE vehicle.
DHS said Salgado ignored commands and attempted to ram an officer, leading to the use of deadly force.
Salgado was transporting workers and was working towards getting legal status in the U.S.
His family, including his son Ronaldo, demand an independent investigation and full release of footage.
A bystander video shows a bleeding, handcuffed man on the ground after the shooting.
Previous shootings by federal agents have had conflicting official statements and video evidence.
Civil rights groups and Democratic officials criticize ICE and call for transparency.
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Police are investigating a £37,500 donation linked to Robert Jenrick’s 2024 Conservative leadership campaign after concerns it came from a foreign source. The inquiry follows a referral from the UK Electoral Commission, and Jenrick denies any wrongdoing.
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The Metropolitan Police began investigating after the Electoral Commission referred the case on January 6.
The donation in question was part of £100,000 from a UK company called The Spott Fitness.
It is alleged that £37,500 of this money came from U.S. businessman Gary Klopfenstein through his company Innovyz USA.
UK election rules forbid foreign individuals or companies from donating to political campaigns.
Jenrick says he had no contact with Klopfenstein and complied with all electoral laws.
Jenrick was a Conservative MP aiming to run for party leader but has since joined Reform UK and serves as their Treasury spokesperson.
The investigation’s full details and scope remain unclear.
The Conservative Party chair said the public deserves transparency about the donation.
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A high-yield savings account allows people to earn more interest on money like $18,000 without locking it away for a long time. With current rates around 4.10%, savers could earn over $300 in interest within six months if rates stay steady.
Brian Cole Jr. is scheduled to go on trial in February for allegedly placing pipe bombs outside the Republican and Democratic National Committee buildings the night before the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack. A federal judge set the trial date during a recent court hearing.
Key Facts
Brian Cole Jr. is from Virginia.
He is accused of placing pipe bombs outside both the Republican National Committee (RNC) and Democratic National Committee (DNC) headquarters.
The bombs were placed the night before the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack.
A federal judge announced the trial date as February.
The case is connected to the events surrounding January 6.
The judge ruled that alleged actions by Brian Cole Jr. are not covered by pardons issued by President Donald Trump.
The trial is an important part of ongoing investigations related to January 6.
Further updates on the case are expected as it develops.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky joked that traveling to Moscow for talks is difficult because many Ukrainian drones are flying over the city. An expert on international security said a meeting between President Donald Trump, Zelensky, and Russian President Vladimir Putin might be pointless, as Putin would likely repeat demands that are not reasonable.
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President Zelensky made the comment during an interview when asked about traveling to Moscow.
Zelensky said there are many Ukrainian drones in the air over Moscow.
U.S. President Donald Trump asked Zelensky about a possible Moscow visit.
Stefan Wolff, a security expert, said a meeting with Putin could waste time.
Wolff believes Putin would just repeat demands that are unlikely to change.
The article mentions ongoing tensions involving Ukraine, Russia, NATO, and the United States.
The situation involves military drone activity and diplomacy efforts.
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A certificate of deposit (CD) account with a 4.20% interest rate offers savers a guaranteed way to earn money on their deposits over a fixed period. The total interest earned depends on how much money is deposited and the length of the CD term, with options like 18-month and 5-year CDs currently available at this rate.
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CDs with a 4.20% interest rate are available for terms of 18 months and 5 years.
Interest earned increases with both higher deposits and longer terms.
Example: A $1,000 deposit in an 18-month CD earns about $63.66; the same deposit in a 5-year CD earns about $228.40.
Larger deposits yield proportionally more interest, for example, $100,000 earns $6,365.69 in 18 months and $22,839.66 in 5 years.
CD accounts have fixed interest rates, so the return is guaranteed if the money stays until maturity.
Early withdrawal from a CD can lead to penalties that may cancel out earned interest.
CDs are insured by the FDIC up to $250,000, providing safety for deposits.
Online platforms make it easy to compare CD rates, terms, and lenders.
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Maryland Governor Wes Moore praised President Donald Trump’s new federal savings program, called Trump Accounts, which gives $1,000 to children born between 2025 and 2028 as an investment seed. The program aims to help reduce child poverty and the racial wealth gap by investing the money in U.S. stock market funds until the child turns 18.
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The Trump Accounts program started under a law signed by President Trump in July 2025 and became active on July 4, 2026.
Every U.S. child born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028, with a Social Security number, automatically gets $1,000 deposited into an investment account.
The accounts invest in a diversified stock market index fund focusing on American companies.
Parents, relatives, employers, and qualified governments or nonprofits can add up to $5,000 per child each year to the accounts.
Money in the accounts cannot be withdrawn until the child is 18 years old, when the account becomes a retirement account subject to ordinary income tax on earnings and contributions.
Around 6 million families had opened Trump Accounts by early July, with 86% earning less than $200,000 annually.
Wes Moore approved the policy but disliked that President Trump put his name on the program.
The program was promoted at the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq by President Trump, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and others.
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A Mexican man named Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by an ICE officer in Houston. He had no criminal record and was working to obtain legal status in the U.S. while supporting his family and community.
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was a Mexican national living in the U.S. for decades.
He had no criminal convictions during his time in the country.
He was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer in Houston.
At the time, he was driving a crew to a homebuilding site.
He worked for 35 years and helped send his three American citizen sons to college.
Lorenzo was trying to secure legal status in the U.S. after focusing on work for many years.
His son, Ronaldo Salgado, publicly called for an independent investigation into the shooting.
A Texas congresswoman also spoke out about his death and background.
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Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan have been infected with a parasite called Cyclospora, causing diarrhea. The outbreak started in June and is one of the largest in the state’s history. Similar cases are also reported in nearby Ohio.
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Cyclospora is a tiny parasite that causes watery diarrhea and stomach illness.
The illness is usually treated with antibiotics and is not often deadly.
Michigan recorded 992 cases and about 40 hospitalizations as of late July.
Ohio, especially Lucas County, has also reported over 300 cases.
The parasite spreads through feces and often contaminates fruits or vegetables.
Outbreaks are hard to trace because the parasite is difficult to detect and grow in labs.
Cyclospora infections have increased in the U.S. over the last decade, possibly due to climate change and better testing.
Past large outbreaks include one caused by raspberries in 1997 and another linked to basil in 2019.
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Justin Bieber will perform at the halftime show of the World Cup final, joining stars like Madonna, Shakira, and BTS. The 11-minute show, featuring various artists and special guests, will support a fund to help children access education and soccer.
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The World Cup final halftime show will take place outside New York on July 19.
Performers include Justin Bieber, Madonna, Shakira, BTS, Afrobeats star Burna Boy, conductor Gustavo Dudamel, and the PS22 Chorus.
Coldplay’s Chris Martin is curating the halftime performance.
The show supports the FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund, aiming to raise $100 million for children’s education and soccer access.
Burna Boy co-performed the official World Cup song “Dai Dai” with Shakira.
The song “Dai Dai” mixes Afrobeats and Latin music styles and mentions famous soccer players and countries.
The halftime show will feature Sesame Street characters and Muppets like Kermit and Miss Piggy.
Halftime shows are rare in soccer events, making this World Cup halftime performance notable.
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Former Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan was convicted of federal obstruction for helping a defendant from Mexico avoid arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Instead of prison, she was fined $5,000 by a U.S. District Judge.
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Hannah Dugan is a former judge from Wisconsin.
She was convicted of obstructing a federal law enforcement action.
The conviction relates to her helping a Mexican defendant leave her courtroom to avoid ICE agents.
U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman sentenced her on Wednesday.
Dugan will pay a $5,000 fine but will not go to prison.
The judge said Dugan’s actions showed poor judgment.
ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a government agency that enforces immigration laws in the U.S.
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Vice President JD Vance spoke at a press conference in Milwaukee, criticizing Iran and warning that the U.S. would respond strongly if Iran attacked ships. He also criticized Democrats regarding sexual assault allegations against Graham Platner.
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JD Vance is currently the Vice President of the United States.
He spoke in Milwaukee at a press conference.
Vance said if Iran fires at ships, the U.S. will retaliate forcefully.
He criticized Democrats about sexual assault claims against Graham Platner.
The event was covered by CBS News.
The topics included Iran’s actions and U.S. political issues.
Lindsey Reiser reported the news.
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An appeals court rejected President Trump’s request to stop the removal of his name from the Kennedy Center while his legal challenge continues. The court said the lawyers did not show that removing the name would cause serious harm that could not be fixed.
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An appeals court handled President Trump’s request about the Kennedy Center name removal.
President Trump asked to pause the removal of his name during his legal appeal.
The court reviewed the case on Wednesday.
A panel of three judges made the decision.
The court said the administration’s lawyers did not prove that removing the name would cause "irreparable harm."
"Irreparable harm" means serious damage that cannot be fixed later.
Because of this, the court denied the request to pause the name removal.
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A federal judge rejected Kalshi’s request to block New York’s gambling laws that stop the company from offering sports-event bets. Kalshi is appealing this decision while New York continues to enforce its laws to protect consumers. The court ruled that federal regulation does not prevent states from applying their own gambling rules.
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Kalshi is a prediction market company registered under the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
New York’s State Gaming Commission told Kalshi to stop offering sports betting contracts in October 2025.
A federal judge ruled that New York’s gambling laws apply to Kalshi despite its CFTC registration.
The judge said federal law allows states to regulate gambling alongside federal rules.
Kalshi argues its contracts are financial swaps regulated by the CFTC, but New York views them as gambling.
Kalshi is appealing the ruling to the US Court of Appeals for the 2nd Circuit.
New York officials want to protect consumers, especially young adults, from unregulated sports gambling.
Kalshi and its competitor Polymarket are connected to Donald Trump Jr. as an advisor or investor.
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A woman shared on Reddit that she thought she had received a job offer after a good interview, but later found out the company was still interviewing candidates. She accepted what she believed was an offer by email and told her family, only to be told the job was not yet hers. She learned the importance of waiting for a clear, written job offer before accepting.
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The woman is a recent graduate who interviewed for a job she really wanted with a higher salary near her home.
The interviewer discussed salary and start dates, which made her think she had the job.
She emailed the company accepting what she thought was an offer and told her family.
The company later replied saying they were still reviewing applications and had not made an offer.
She felt embarrassed but shared her story online, where many people responded with support.
Some commenters explained that interview communication can be confusing and reassured her it’s not her fault.
Job experts say candidates should wait for a formal job offer in writing before accepting.
It’s common for hiring decisions to take time, and candidates should ask when to expect a decision.
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