A federal judge ruled that President Trump's administration broke the law by creating a central database with Americans' private information, including citizenship data. This database was used by some states to wrongly remove citizens from voting lists, violating privacy and voting rights.
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Judge Sparkle Sooknanan ruled the Trump administration acted unlawfully in creating the database.
The database combined private information from the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security.
The system, called the SAVE system, was changed to include natural-born citizens and allow bulk searches.
The Trump administration made this change following an executive order for proof-of-citizenship requirements in voter registration.
Voting rights and privacy groups sued the government, saying the data consolidation was illegal.
States used the database to check voter registrations and wrongly removed some U.S. citizens from voter rolls.
The judge found that the government violated the Social Security Act, the Privacy Act, and the Administrative Procedure Act.
The Justice Department said only a few voters might be affected by inaccurate data, but the judge disagreed, citing harm to individuals’ reputations.
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The U.S. and Iran have given conflicting statements about the Strait of Hormuz, an important route for global oil shipments. Iran threatened to close the strait after Israeli attacks in Lebanon, while the U.S. said the strait remains open.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for shipping oil worldwide.
Iran’s military announced it might close the strait due to Israeli strikes in Lebanon.
The United States responded by stating that the strait is still open.
These mixed messages have caused uncertainty about the safety and future of the strait.
The situation affects global oil supplies and markets.
Tensions in the region involve multiple countries, including Iran, Israel, Lebanon, and the U.S.
Control or closure of the strait could disrupt oil shipments significantly.
Both countries use statements to influence regional and global perceptions.
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About 25,000 kites flew over the Danish island of Fano during the International Kite Fliers Meeting. Around 5,000 kite enthusiasts from 26 countries attended the event, which organizers call the world’s largest kite festival.
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The event took place on the Danish island of Fano.
Approximately 25,000 kites were flown at the festival.
About 5,000 people participated in the event.
Attendees came from 26 different countries.
The festival is held every year.
Organizers describe it as the world’s largest kite festival.
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Valve will release its Steam Machine gaming PC on June 29, 2026, starting at $1,049 with a reservation system to control sales. The Steam Machine uses a custom AMD processor, runs SteamOS, and faces supply limits due to high component costs and shortages.
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The Steam Machine launches on June 29, 2026, with prices starting at $1,049 for 512GB storage and $1,349 for 2TB.
It runs a six-core AMD Zen 4 CPU and an integrated AMD RDNA3 GPU with 8GB VRAM.
The system uses Linux-based SteamOS and includes 16GB of DDR5 RAM.
Valve will sell the Steam Machine by reservation only to prevent resellers from buying all units.
Customers must reserve by June 25, 2026, and have a valid Steam account with previous purchases.
The supply is limited due to a global shortage and high costs of memory and storage parts.
Valve’s pricing reflects increased component costs compared to their original plans in 2023.
The reservation list will be randomly ordered to ensure fairness among buyers.
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The United States has warned that a paramilitary group called the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) is surrounding the Sudanese city of el-Obeid, raising fears of serious violence against civilians. The US and international organizations have called for an end to the fighting and urged protection for the civilians caught in the conflict.
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The RSF and its allies are reportedly surrounding the city of el-Obeid in Sudan.
The US State Department warned of possible “mass atrocities” if the RSF attacks the city.
The conflict in Sudan began in April 2023 between the RSF and the country’s army.
Tens of thousands have died and millions have been forced to leave their homes due to the fighting.
The UN says an RSF attack on el-Obeid could be similar to a past attack in el-Fasher seen as genocide.
About 500,000 civilians in el-Obeid are at risk of serious harm if the fighting continues.
Drone strikes have killed at least 50 civilians in el-Obeid and nearby North Kordofan in the last 10 days.
The US and others call for free humanitarian access and urge all fighters to protect civilians and stop violence.
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Pop singer Carly Rae Jepsen will release her new album "Day and Night" on September 18 through Interscope Records. The double album has 24 songs split between two themes: 12 tracks for day and 12 tracks for night, each with different musical styles.
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The album "Day and Night" features 24 songs, divided into two parts: day and night.
Day songs have a natural, '70s-inspired psychedelic pop sound with live instruments.
Night songs are synth-driven dance pop with a sleek, electronic feel.
The album explores themes like joy, fear, love, anxiety, and fantasy.
The first single "On Wires" will release on June 26.
Carly Rae Jepsen will perform live at New York City's All Things Go Festival on September 27.
Jepsen has been in music for 15 years and is known for the hit "Call Me Maybe."
She has received two Grammy Award nominations so far.
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A shooting in a Jewish neighborhood in Montreal resulted in three deaths, including a police officer, a resident, and the suspected shooter. Authorities have not yet identified the motivation behind the attack.
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The shooting took place in a Jewish area of Montreal on Monday.
Three people died: one police officer, one resident, and the suspected shooter.
The resident who died has not been identified.
The neighborhood includes kosher restaurants and supermarkets used by Montreal’s Jewish community.
Police have asked people to stay away from the area.
The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs is monitoring the situation and encourages community caution.
No clear motive for the shooting has been shared by officials yet.
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A 1-year-old boy named Kohen Wiley was fatally shot by a police officer in Mississippi after officers responded to a shoplifting call. The family plans to conduct an independent autopsy to verify the cause of death, while the Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is also conducting an investigation.
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The shooting happened on June 14 outside a Walmart in Senatobia, Mississippi.
Officers responded to a shoplifting report involving two adults and a child fleeing the store.
Police tried to stop the vehicle, and one officer fired when the driver allegedly drove toward them.
Kohen Wiley was killed in the shooting; a family friend was critically injured.
Kohen’s family has hired attorney Ben Crump to represent them and conduct an independent autopsy.
The family wants the autopsy to confirm facts about the bullet wounds since official footage has not been made public.
Mississippi Bureau of Investigation is conducting its own inquiry and promises transparency.
Kohen's funeral is planned before the family receives preliminary autopsy results around July 1.
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Abelardo de la Espriella, a right-wing lawyer with no prior political experience, won Colombia’s presidential election by a narrow margin. He aims to reverse policies of outgoing left-wing President Gustavo Petro and promises a tough military approach to armed groups, building large prisons, and allowing fracking. His victory reflects a broader rejection of traditional parties and left-wing politics in Colombia.
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Abelardo de la Espriella, aged 47, won Colombia’s presidency with 49.7% of the vote.
He defeated leftist candidate Iván Cepeda by a very small margin.
De la Espriella is known as “El Tigre” and campaigned often behind bulletproof glass.
He plans to confront armed groups with a military offensive within 90 days.
He promises to build ten large prisons and support fracking activities.
His win follows a trend of right-wing leaders gaining power in Latin America.
His victory signals a rejection of the political left and established parties in Colombia.
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly supported De la Espriella’s campaign.
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Andy Burnham’s supporters are split over who should be his chancellor if he becomes prime minister. The main candidates are Wes Streeting, seen as more business-friendly, and Ed Miliband, who is viewed as backing more radical policies.
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Andy Burnham’s team is debating between Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband for chancellor.
Streeting is considered better at reassuring businesses and fossil fuel industries.
Miliband is seen as ready to push bold policies and challenge government bureaucracy.
Burnham’s choice for chancellor will show how radical his government might be.
Burnham has talked to Jim O’Neill about being his chief economic adviser.
Supporters of Miliband highlight his Treasury experience and success as energy secretary.
Critics say Miliband’s left-wing views could upset financial markets.
Streeting supports some of Burnham’s ideas, including bringing utilities like Thames Water under public control.
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Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ro Khanna are endorsing candidates differently for the 2026 midterm elections, showing their distinct political strategies within the Democratic Party. Their choices may influence which Democrats win and signal their plans for future leadership roles or presidential runs.
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AOC and Ro Khanna are both seen as possible presidential candidates for 2028.
AOC endorses fewer candidates and typically supports them later in primaries after they have built strong local support.
Khanna supports over 30 candidates to raise his national profile and push for new leadership in the party.
AOC avoids major New York City-area House races but endorses primary challengers to state legislators.
Khanna’s approach focuses on backing like-minded candidates and opposing President Trump’s agenda.
Both leaders are influential figures on the left side of the Democratic Party.
Their endorsements aim to shape a winning strategy for Democrats and build alliances across party factions.
Analysts believe AOC might be preparing for a House leadership position or a Senate run.
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Between 2023 and 2025, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) allowed large amounts of fentanyl pills to be distributed in New Mexico. DEA agents watched these shipments but did not stop them, aiming to build bigger criminal cases against drug traffickers.
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The DEA was aware of hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills entering New Mexico during 2023-2025.
Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid causing many deaths in the U.S. drug epidemic.
DEA agents monitored fentanyl shipments but did not seize the drugs.
The White House labeled fentanyl a "weapon of mass destruction" in 2023.
Officials wanted to catch higher-level criminals by letting some shipments go through.
This information comes from current and former DEA agents and government records.
The drug crisis is the deadliest in American history.
Social media has played a role in selling fake pills containing fentanyl.
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The Department of the Interior reported that five people were arrested for vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Additionally, five more individuals received federal citations related to the incident.
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Five individuals were arrested for vandalism at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Five other individuals were given federal citations.
The information was provided by a Department of the Interior spokesperson.
There have been 14 police reports connected to this case so far.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is a well-known landmark in Washington, D.C.
The arrests and citations relate to reported damage or defacing of the site.
The Department of the Interior is responsible for managing certain federal lands and sites.
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Democratic congressional candidate and musician Bobby Pulido performed with accordionist Frankie Caballero, a registered sex offender, at a Texas middle school benefit concert in 2018. Pulido says he was unaware of Caballero’s criminal history at the time, while Caballero has a long history of sex crime convictions and continued to appear publicly with Pulido after his release from prison.
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Bobby Pulido is running as a Democrat for Texas’ 15th congressional district.
Pulido performed at a 2018 benefit concert for Harwell Middle School in Edinburg, Texas, alongside Frankie Caballero.
Caballero is a registered sex offender who had served a four-year prison sentence from 2014 to 2017 for sexual contact with an 8-year-old girl.
Children attended the 2018 concert where both musicians performed.
Pulido claims he did not know Caballero’s sex offender status at the time of the event.
Pulido and Caballero have had a professional relationship dating back to the 1990s and toured together even after Caballero’s prison term ended.
In 2021, Caballero pleaded guilty to assaulting his daughter by restricting her breathing and was incarcerated again.
The Pulido campaign calls the controversy politically motivated as Pulido challenges Republican Rep. Monica De La Cruz.
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Democratic members of Congress have expressed concerns about Bill Pulte, newly appointed acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) by President Donald Trump. They warn him not to make large-scale staff firings or improperly release classified intelligence information as he begins his role.
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Bill Pulte is the new acting Director of National Intelligence.
He was appointed by President Donald Trump.
Pulte also leads a federal housing agency at the same time.
Democrats in Congress are concerned about his actions.
They warn against sweeping firings of intelligence staff.
They also caution him about declassifying intelligence improperly.
Pulte is about to start his first full week on the job.
Congress is preparing for potential controversies under his leadership.
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A federal judge in Minnesota stopped subpoenas from President Donald Trump's administration that asked state and local officials for immigration-related records. The judge ruled the subpoenas were meant to pressure officials to help enforce federal immigration laws and were being used unfairly against political opponents.
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The judge who stopped the subpoenas is U.S. District Court Chief Judge Patrick Schiltz.
The subpoenas targeted Minnesota Governor Tim Walz, Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey, Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison, and other local officials.
The subpoenas were issued during Operation Metro Surge, a federal effort tied to immigration law enforcement.
Judge Schiltz said the subpoenas were used "to harass political opponents" and that this misuse of grand jury powers was illegal.
County commissioners from Ramsey and Hennepin counties also challenged the subpoenas.
Four days after the subpoenas, then-U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi demanded Minnesota repeal sanctuary policies and hand over voter registration and benefit records.
Officials like Mayor Frey and Governor Walz said the subpoenas were a political attack by the Justice Department.
Grand juries normally have broad powers, and judges rarely block their subpoenas, but this case was seen as different due to the political nature.
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Ukraine has increased drone attacks on Crimea, a region controlled by Russia, causing a shortage of gasoline for civilians there. As a result, Crimean officials have stopped selling gasoline to the public, raising concerns about the safety of Russia's navy in the Black Sea.
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Ukraine has intensified drone attacks on Russian-controlled Crimea.
These attacks have caused a fuel shortage on the peninsula.
Officials in Crimea have stopped selling gasoline to ordinary people.
The fuel shortage is seen as a threat to Russia's Black Sea fleet.
Crimea is under Russian control since 2014.
The situation is part of the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
The Black Sea is a strategic area for military and shipping activities.
The news was reported by France 24 on June 22, 2026.
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Vice President JD Vance spoke about ongoing peace talks with Iran while leaving Switzerland. He said that actions are more trustworthy than words in these negotiations.
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Vice President JD Vance discussed peace talks with Iran on Monday.
The comments were made as he was preparing to leave Switzerland.
Vance emphasized trusting actions over words in the negotiation process.
The discussion focused on the current state of the peace talks with Iran.
Vance made these remarks to reporters during a public briefing.
The peace talks are part of international efforts to manage relations with Iran.
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Brian Kelly, known as the Points Guy, shared tips to help people get the most out of their summer travel. The article focuses on his travel advice for the summer season.
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Brian Kelly is called the Points Guy.
He provides a guide for summer travel tips.
The tips aim to maximize the benefits of summer trips.
The advice is intended for travelers planning summer vacations.
The article was shared on June 22, 2026.
The focus is on how to improve travel experiences during summer.
The content is related to travel and leisure.
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A man named Lewis Hawkes has been charged with five counts of attempted murder related to terrorism after attacks in Edinburgh that hurt five people. The attacks included stabbings near a mosque and vandalism, and police are investigating the incidents as terrorism-linked and motivated by anti-Muslim hate.
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Lewis Hawkes, 36, appeared in court charged with five attempted murders related to terrorism.
Five people were injured in several attacks across Edinburgh on Friday night.
Two men were stabbed multiple times near Broomhouse Mosque after prayers.
Additional attacks included vandalism of a taxi and a petrol station, and assaults on people on Leith Walk.
Police said none of the injuries were life-threatening but the investigation is ongoing.
All charges against Hawkes include a terrorism connection and also cover assault, robbery, and reckless conduct.
Footage showed the attacker carrying weapons and striking victims before police arrived.
Scottish leaders called the incidents a warning about rising intolerance and hate in society.
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