Seven people have been charged by federal prosecutors in a plot to attack a UFC event held at the White House in June 2026. The latest arrests include two men accused of planning to use drones and explosives to carry out the attack.
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Two men, Jordan Rincker from Missouri and William Lee Falkner from Washington, were recently arrested as the sixth and seventh defendants.
Rincker allegedly received $1,200 from a co-conspirator and provided a shotgun to him.
Rincker also sent $100 to help another defendant travel to Washington, D.C. for the UFC event.
Messages suggest the group shifted focus from the UFC event to possibly attacking the FIFA World Cup in Kansas City.
Rincker talked about making drone parts with a 3D printer but later said he never actually tried to build a drone.
Falkner allegedly discussed using drones equipped with explosives, including artillery shells, and claimed he could fly up to 40 at once.
The FBI learned about the plot after the mother of one suspect alerted police about her son’s behavior and possession of firearms.
Investigators have not confirmed whether they have found any drones or explosives linked to the plot.
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Glaciers worldwide are shrinking quickly, losing over a trillion tons of ice yearly. This melting raises sea levels and may endanger coastal cities. A scientist and his family have been observing glacier melt each year for almost 50 years.
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Glaciers lose more than a trillion tons of ice every year.
Climate change partly causes glaciers to melt faster.
Melting glaciers cause sea levels to rise.
Rising sea levels can threaten places near the coast.
A scientist and his family have tracked glacier changes for nearly 50 years.
Their research gives direct evidence of how glaciers are shrinking over time.
The report was provided by special correspondent Ben Tracy from Climate Central.
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A Tesla car crashed into a house in Texas on June 19, killing a 76-year-old woman inside. The US agency that checks car safety, NHTSA, has started a detailed investigation into the accident because the Tesla was using its automated driving system at the time.
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The crash happened around 8 p.m. local time, when a Tesla Model 3 left the road and hit a house.
The woman inside the house was seriously injured and later died in the hospital.
The driver was not drunk and told police the car was on "full self-driving (assisted)" mode.
The NHTSA's investigation is a special, in-depth inquiry separate from local police work.
Tesla’s self-driving technology has faced criticism for being misleading about its abilities.
Earlier investigations by NHTSA looked into Tesla’s self-driving performance in bad weather.
Some US senators have asked the NHTSA to investigate Tesla’s technology further due to safety concerns.
The investigation may lead to safety recalls or new rules but is not meant to punish Tesla right away.
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A new bipartisan housing bill called the "21st Century ROAD to Housing Act" is set for a Senate vote. It aims to make buying a home easier and cheaper by increasing the supply of affordable housing and limiting how many single-family homes investors can buy. President Trump supports the bill and plans to sign it into law if passed.
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The bill aims to increase affordable housing by removing building rules and encouraging more home construction.
It would limit institutional investors to owning no more than 350 single-family homes nationwide.
Investors who already own more than 350 homes would not have to sell any if the bill becomes law.
The bill includes a $200 million per year grant fund for five years to help local governments build more homes.
It also proposes programs to convert empty commercial buildings into affordable homes and support factory-built housing.
Home prices in the U.S. have risen sharply since 2011 due to more demand than homes being built.
The median home price is about $403,000, and many Americans need a high income to afford this.
Institutional investors own a small share of all homes but a bigger share in some cities, such as Jacksonville, Florida.
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Starting July 1, millions of Americans with federal student loans will face major changes in how they repay their loans and qualify for forgiveness. These changes include new repayment plans, ending older programs, and stricter borrowing limits for students and parents.
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A new Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) will start, setting payments at 1% to 10% of income and offering loan forgiveness after 30 years.
The Biden-era SAVE repayment plan will end, requiring about 7 million borrowers to switch plans or face higher payments.
Several older income-driven repayment plans like PAYE and ICR will stop accepting new borrowers as they phase out by 2028.
New borrowing limits will cap Parent PLUS loans at $20,000 per year and $65,000 lifetime per student, and graduate student borrowing at about $20,500 per year with a $100,000 lifetime limit.
Grad PLUS loans will no longer be available for new graduate students starting July 1.
If borrowers do not select a new repayment plan after SAVE ends, they will be moved to a standard repayment plan with likely higher monthly payments.
Changes will also affect the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, impacting eligibility and rules.
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Leaders of the US House Energy and Commerce Committee reached a bipartisan deal to create rules that require social media companies to protect children and offer helpful tools for parents. The agreement aims to improve online safety for kids but leaves out a "duty of care" rule that would force companies to design safer platforms specifically for children.
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The deal was made by Chair Brett Guthrie (Republican) and top Democrat Frank Pallone.
The legislation focuses on making social media safer for children and providing parental controls.
The "duty of care" provision, which would legally require child-focused safety in platform design, was not included.
States can make their own laws that provide stronger protections than the federal agreement.
Social media companies like Meta, Google (YouTube), Snapchat, and TikTok did not comment on the agreement.
These companies face many lawsuits accusing them of causing harm to young people through their apps.
The deal still needs approval from the Senate and President Donald Trump before becoming law.
At least 20 states passed laws last year addressing children’s social media use because there was no federal law.
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A woman in a village in Bihar, India, was gang-raped in her home by a group of men on June 11. The police have arrested two suspects and are searching for others, while investigation continues. The woman and her family faced difficulties getting immediate medical and police help after the attack.
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The survivor, called Soma to protect her identity, is a 28-year-old mother of four children.
The attack happened in Begusarai, a district in northern India considered one of the poorest areas.
Five men broke into Soma’s home and assaulted her while she was in an outdoor toilet with only a curtain for privacy.
Police confirmed the assault after medical reports showed injuries and removal of objects inserted by the attackers.
Two suspects are in custody; three others are still being sought by a special police team.
Initial police response was slow; the local police chief was suspended for neglecting the case.
Soma was first turned away by a private clinic and then received limited care at a government health center before reaching a district hospital.
The case has brought attention to ongoing problems with police and medical support for sexual assault victims in rural India.
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An activist in Tokyo protested outside the Israeli Embassy on Monday by shouting “Stop the genocide,” referring to the conflict in Gaza. Police quickly surrounded the activist during the demonstration.
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The incident happened at the Israeli Embassy in Tokyo, Japan.
It took place on a Monday.
The activist shouted “Stop the genocide” during the protest.
The phrase referred to Israel’s military actions in Gaza.
Police responded by surrounding the activist.
The protest was a single-person demonstration.
The article does not mention any arrests or further actions.
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Comedian Bill Maher joked about the new Obama Presidential Center in Chicago during his HBO show. He compared the building’s design to something alien and mentioned its $850 million cost.
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The Obama Presidential Center recently opened in Chicago.
Bill Maher made comments about the center on his HBO show, “Real Time.”
Maher said the building looks like something aliens built in Dubai.
He noted the center cost $850 million to build.
Maher discussed the center while talking with Congressman Ro Khanna and journalist Jonathan Martin.
The discussion took place on a Friday episode of the show.
The center is a library and museum related to President Barack Obama’s time in office.
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Peter Murrell, former chief executive of the Scottish National Party (SNP), is set to be sentenced after admitting to stealing over £400,000 from the party. The police uncovered his illegal use of party money to buy various personal items during an investigation that started in 2021.
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Peter Murrell admitted in court to embezzling £400,310.65 from the SNP between 2010 and 2022.
He used party funds to buy cars, a motorhome, kitchen items, toiletries, and other goods like jewelry and games consoles.
The police started investigating after questions arose about nearly £667,000 raised for a planned second Scottish independence referendum.
Murrell was arrested in April 2023, shortly after he resigned from his position amid a dispute about party membership numbers.
Murrell has been in custody since his guilty plea last month and faces a significant jail sentence.
Nicola Sturgeon, Scotland’s former first minister and Murrell’s estranged wife, said she was unaware of the theft and felt betrayed.
Police searched Murrell’s home and the SNP headquarters in Edinburgh during their investigation.
The SNP leader declined calls for a new inquiry, stating the police investigation already provided comprehensive information.
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“Power Ballad” is a new movie directed by John Carney, starring Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd. It tells the story of a wedding singer and a pop star who create a song together, which becomes a hit but causes a conflict over credit. The movie was shown at festivals and theaters and will be available to rent and buy digitally starting June 23, 2026.
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“Power Ballad” stars Nick Jonas and Paul Rudd.
The movie was directed by John Carney, who also directed “Sing Street” and “Once.”
The story is about a wedding singer and a boy band star who make a song together.
The song goes viral, but the wedding singer’s name is not credited.
The film had festival showings and a theatrical release in June.
Digital release for rental and purchase begins on June 23, 2026, on platforms like Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
Physical copies (Blu-ray) are available for pre-order, with the release date not yet announced.
Streaming service availability is not confirmed yet in the United States.
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President Donald Trump has started many projects to change and improve Washington, D.C., including renovations of famous landmarks. However, several projects have been delayed or stopped by court cases because groups say the projects did not follow laws about historic preservation or congressional approval.
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President Trump wants to renovate places like the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, the Kennedy Center, and a public golf course in Washington, D.C.
Lawsuits claim the projects broke rules meant to protect historic sites and did not properly involve Congress or public experts.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation faced a lawsuit seeking to stop it, with concerns over law compliance and project problems like peeling materials.
A judge said only Congress can rename the Kennedy Center and blocked plans to close it for two years for renovations.
The courts have partially blocked or delayed several Trump administration projects related to D.C. landmarks.
Preservation groups argue the government should follow legal steps and get public input before making big changes to historic places.
The Department of the Interior was ordered to respond to the court about the Reflecting Pool issues.
President Trump said vandalism, not contractors, caused some problems with the Reflecting Pool renovation.
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Democratic strategist James Carville urged people working in President Donald Trump’s White House to share inside information about secret meetings. He said doing this might help them protect their jobs because he expects President Trump and Republicans to lose power after the upcoming midterm elections.
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James Carville is a Democratic political strategist.
He encouraged Trump White House staff to leak information about private discussions.
Carville believes sharing leaks could help staffers save their careers.
He predicts President Trump and Republicans will lose power in the midterm elections.
The encouragement to leak has caused strong reactions from people close to President Trump.
The article focuses on events in the United States government and politics.
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General Motors has installed about 50 new robot arms at its main electric vehicle factory in Detroit, while over 1,300 workers remain laid off. The United Auto Workers union is concerned about job losses due to automation and argues GM should bring workers back instead of increasing robots.
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GM installed around 50 robot arms made by FANUC at its Factory Zero plant in Detroit.
The robots help attach parts during vehicle assembly.
More than 1,300 GM workers are currently laid off indefinitely, following earlier layoffs.
The United Auto Workers union opposes the increase in automation amid job losses.
Other automakers like Ford, Stellantis, and Hyundai are also increasing robotics in their US factories.
Hyundai plans to use humanoid robots from Boston Dynamics in its Georgia EV plant by 2028.
FANUC, the robot maker, has operated nearly fully automated “dark factories” since 2001.
Chinese companies lead in “dark factory” automation, producing many vehicles with few human operators.
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President Donald Trump had a close relationship with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer that ended because they disagreed about the war in Iran. After Starmer announced he would resign, people are discussing what kind of relationship Trump will want with the next UK prime minister.
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President Trump and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer had a close partnership.
Their relationship broke down over differences about the war in Iran.
Keir Starmer announced he will resign as UK prime minister.
The future relationship between the US and the UK depends on the new UK leader.
The article is based on analysis by BBC’s Sarah Smith.
The topic involves UK-US relations and international politics.
Disagreements on foreign policy, like the Iran war, can affect international friendships between leaders.
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Two people, including a police officer, died in a shooting in Montreal, Canada. The gunman was also killed, and police said there is no current threat to the community.
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The shooting happened on Monday in the Côte-des-Neiges neighborhood of Montreal.
A police officer and one civilian were killed during the incident.
The gunman was shot and killed by police shortly after the attack began around 11:30 a.m. ET.
Another police officer was seriously injured in the shooting.
Police have not confirmed the motive or if the civilian victim was targeted.
It was the first time since 2002 that a Montreal police officer died in the line of duty.
Authorities have asked people to avoid the area while the investigation continues.
Local Jewish organizations and Quebec officials are monitoring the situation and have urged caution without speculation.
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The United States has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil after Iran agreed to let UN nuclear inspectors return to the country. This move follows talks aimed at restarting negotiations to control Iran’s nuclear program and ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
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US Vice President JD Vance announced Iran would allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country.
The US temporarily suspended sanctions on Iranian oil until August 21, 2026.
The decision followed recent talks held in Switzerland between US and Iranian officials.
Tehran committed to allowing "free and open transit" through the Strait of Hormuz.
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) inspectors had limited access since Iran blocked them from some nuclear sites after a 2025 conflict.
The US Treasury Secretary said sanctions relief is linked to Iran’s cooperation with inspectors and regional stability.
There is a plan to unfreeze some Iranian assets, but these would be used to buy US goods like soybeans.
Iran’s Foreign Ministry said detailed nuclear discussions have not yet started despite some agreements.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he is stepping down as leader of the Labor Party and as Prime Minister. This news was reported by CBS News from London.
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Keir Starmer was the British Prime Minister and leader of the Labor Party.
He announced his resignation from both roles on a Monday.
The report was made by CBS News correspondent Chris Livesay from London.
The article mentions the "Epstein factor" related to his resignation, but does not provide further details.
The resignation affects the leadership of the United Kingdom.
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A new CBS News poll shows that most Americans want the war with Iran to end. The poll also finds that few people think the United States gained an advantage from the recent agreement related to the conflict.
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The poll was conducted by CBS News.
Most Americans want the ongoing war with Iran to come to an end.
Few Americans believe the U.S. was successful or benefited from the new agreement.
Anthony Salvanto, CBS News executive director of elections and surveys, presented the poll results.
The poll highlights public concern about how President Trump is handling the Iran conflict.
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Israel is concerned that recent U.S.-Iran agreements, including a memorandum signed last week, increase Iran's influence in Lebanon and limit Israel's ability to act against Hezbollah there. These agreements involve new rules to maintain peace in Lebanon and include Iran in the monitoring process, which differs from past understandings between Israel and the U.S.
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Israel fears that the U.S.-Iran deal legitimizes Iran’s role in Lebanon and restricts Israeli military actions against Hezbollah.
The U.S. and Iran agreed to end hostilities and protect Lebanon’s territorial integrity, including halting Israeli operations in southern Lebanon.
Fighting between Israel and Hezbollah happened after the deal but the ceasefire has mostly held since Saturday.
A new "deconfliction cell" involving Lebanon, Pakistan, Qatar, and Iran will oversee the ceasefire, but Israel is excluded from direct participation.
Previous agreements allowed Israel to act against both immediate and potential Hezbollah threats; the new deal limits this to immediate threats only.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is especially worried about the Lebanon part of the deal ahead of Israel’s October election.
Netanyahu asked his former close advisor Ron Dermer to influence U.S. discussions, leading to President Donald Trump’s public warning to Iran on social media.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun supports the new monitoring arrangement if the U.S. leads it.
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