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Paris Haute Couture Week showcased new fashion collections from top designers, including Pierpaolo Piccioli's first show for Balenciaga. The event featured creative ideas around showing or covering the body, using fantasy themes, and combining traditional craftsmanship with new technology.
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Pierpaolo Piccioli debuted as Balenciaga’s couture designer with dramatic gowns and feathered looks.
The event lasted four days and included 30 fashion houses, with five showing couture for the first time.
Designers played with themes of showing skin, covering it, or making it disappear.
Some collections used fantasy elements like balloon shapes, feathers, and inflated latex designs.
New technology like particle accelerators and lab-grown silk were highlighted alongside traditional handmade techniques.
Couture pieces are very expensive and made for a small number of clients, but they help promote other luxury products like perfumes and handbags.
Major fashion houses are relying on new creative directors to bring fresh energy back to the luxury industry after a recent slowdown.
Well-known celebrities such as Demi Moore, Cynthia Erivo, Cate Blanchett, Pedro Pascal, and Tilda Swinton attended the shows.
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Lebanon and Israel have reached a U.S.-brokered deal aiming for Israeli troop withdrawal and peace, but the plan requires disarming Hezbollah first. This condition has caused strong opposition from Hezbollah and its supporters in Lebanon, raising fears of political crisis and possibly civil war.
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Lebanon and Israel have been technically at war for nearly 80 years.
The new deal envisions Israel pulling its troops out of Lebanon.
Israel’s full withdrawal depends on Hezbollah disarming.
Hezbollah is an Iran-backed militant group that opposes disarmament.
Hezbollah supporters have protested by blocking roads in Lebanon.
A Hezbollah lawmaker warned of potential civil war if forced disarmament occurs.
Lebanon’s government is backed by Western countries and opposes Iran’s influence.
The deal is linked to broader U.S.-Iran tensions and recent conflicts involving Israel and Hezbollah.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun plans to discuss the deal at the White House on July 21.
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Brian Potter, a British songwriter and producer known for many popular 1970s songs, has died at age 87. He worked with American partner Dennis Lambert and helped create hits for artists like Glen Campbell, the Four Tops, and Take That.
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Brian Potter was born in Essex, England, and trained as a drummer before becoming a lyricist.
He co-wrote the 1965 hit "Whatcha Gonna Do About It" for Small Faces.
Potter partnered with Dennis Lambert and moved to the U.S. to write and produce music.
They created hits such as "Rhinestone Cowboy" by Glen Campbell and "Baby Come Back" by Player.
Potter and Lambert helped refresh the Four Tops' sound, producing hits like "Ain’t No Woman (Like the One I’ve Got)".
They worked with several artists across genres including disco with Tavares and soul with Dusty Springfield.
"It Only Takes a Minute" was a disco hit they produced for Tavares and later covered by Take That.
Potter and Lambert received two Grammy nominations in 1976 for their work with Glen Campbell.
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Momentum stocks, which have been rising faster than the overall market, helped push stock prices up earlier this year. Recently, these stocks have started to lose value, especially after the Federal Reserve hinted it might raise interest rates.
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Momentum stocks are shares that have increased and outperformed the market for about a year.
A popular momentum ETF gained about 33% over the last 12 months, beating the S&P 500’s 20% gain.
Chip and memory companies like Micron Technology, Intel, and AMD were among the top performers in momentum stocks.
Since July, momentum stocks have performed poorly, with the iShares MTUM ETF dropping more than 11% at one point.
The selloff started soon after the Federal Reserve, led by chairman Kevin Warsh, kept interest rates steady but signaled possible future increases.
Rising short-term interest rates can disrupt momentum stocks, which often perform worse during these rate changes.
The current market shift reflects broader economic uncertainties and changing Fed policies.
Oil prices increased due to tensions with Iran, which affects inflation and may influence the Fed’s decisions.
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Utah’s Department of Health and Human Services has revoked the license for the Provo Canyon School’s girls program due to safety and care failures. The school has faced long-standing abuse allegations, and former students like Hunter Rainer have spoken out about their difficult experiences at the facility.
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Utah regulators closed the girls program at Provo Canyon School in Springville because of health and safety violations.
The program must stop operating by August 6 unless it successfully appeals the decision.
Hunter Rainer, a former student assigned female at birth, described being treated like a number and living under strict, controlled conditions.
Rainer and other survivors have accused the school of abuse, neglect, and mistreatment over many years.
Provo Canyon School is owned by Universal Health Services (UHS), which said it made changes after acquiring the school in 2009.
The state found issues including neglect, improper use of restraints, and poor staffing at the girls campus.
The boys program at Provo Canyon School remains open and was not affected by this order.
The school disputes the state’s decision to revoke its license for the girls program.
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The UK government is reviewing the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), a disability benefit for people with long-term health conditions, after plans to cut payments faced strong opposition. Changes to Universal Credit (UC), a broader welfare program, have already reduced some payments for new claimants with less severe disabilities starting April 2026.
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PIP supports 3.7 million people in England and Wales with physical or mental disabilities.
PIP has two parts: daily living (up to £114.60 per week) and mobility (up to £80.00 per week).
Plans to tighten PIP assessments were announced, but existing claimants will not be affected.
The government originally aimed to save £5.5 billion a year through benefit cuts by 2030.
Experts say changes to PIP will likely not result in net savings by 2029-30.
Universal Credit provides £424.90 monthly for single adults over 25.
From April 2026, new UC claimants with less severe disabilities will get half the previous health-related payment.
Changes to UK welfare can affect Scotland’s budget, even though it has its own disability benefit system.
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President Trump threatened to stop all trade with Spain, which caused Spain’s stock market to drop and raised concerns among investors. The trade conflict relates to disagreements over NATO spending and Spain’s position on Iran, but the legal and practical details of such a trade cutoff remain unclear.
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President Trump said, "We don't want to do any trade business with Spain anymore," renewing a conflict over NATO and Iran.
Spain’s main stock index fell 2.7% after the announcement, the largest drop since a similar threat in March.
Investors saw Spanish government debt as riskier compared to Germany’s, pushing up the cost of holding that debt.
Cutting trade with one European Union country could disrupt the recent U.S.-EU trade agreement.
The U.S. currently exports more goods to Spain than it imports from them.
In Trump’s first term, there was a tariff on Spanish black olives for "anti-dumping," but this was partly reduced later.
Any trade cutoff could increase prices in the U.S. for products like medicines and olive oil, adding to inflation worries.
The White House did not comment on the trade threat when asked.
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An 11-year-old girl was raped and murdered in the Indian state of West Bengal, leading to violent protests and unrest in the area. The police arrested several suspects and formed a special team to investigate, while local leaders promised justice amid rising tensions and political controversy.
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The girl went missing after going out to buy a gift and was found dead in a pond the next day.
Police initially did not act quickly, causing anger among the family and villagers.
A man named Prabhash Mondal was arrested and later killed by police; three other men remain in custody.
The post-mortem showed that drowning was the cause of death, suggesting she was alive when dumped in the pond.
Violent protests erupted, resulting in damage to property and the death of an innocent young man beaten by a mob.
The state government formed a special investigation team (SIT) to look into the case.
The case has created political tension and sparked debate about women's safety in West Bengal.
There are also religious tensions because the victim was Muslim and the suspects are Hindu.
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In Japan, air conditioners are widely used in daily life, with all subway lines and most apartments having cooling units. The government supports heavy use of air conditioning when temperatures go above 31 degrees Celsius, but some authorities are now questioning this dependence.
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100% of Japan’s subway lines have air conditioning.
About 90% of apartments in Japan have air conditioners, often one in every room.
The government encourages people to use air conditioning during hot weather above 31°C (about 88°F).
This widespread use of air conditioning is part of daily life in Japan.
There is growing concern among officials about being too dependent on air conditioners.
The news was reported from Tokyo by Ayana Nishikawa, Mélodie Sforza, and Adam Hancock.
The heatwave is a factor prompting both use and scrutiny of air conditioning in Japan.
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The head of 14 Greek airports has said the European Union’s new border checks are causing long lines and problems for travelers. He called for the system to be improved, suggesting people should be able to register before arriving at the airport to avoid delays.
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The EU’s entry-exit system (EES) requires non-EU passengers to provide fingerprints and photos each time they enter or leave the Schengen zone.
Greek airports run by Fraport have had to set up tents (gazebos) to protect waiting passengers from the sun due to long queues.
Vulnerable travelers are given priority to ensure their safety during the checks.
Police in Greece likely will not check UK travelers even though there is no official exemption for biometric tests.
Border police can temporarily pause checks during busy times, but this option will end in September.
Airlines and travel groups, including the International Air Transport Association (IATA), warn the system causes delays and missed flights in various countries.
The UK’s Dover port experienced long vehicle delays due to these checks and expects even more traffic during the peak summer season.
EU officials recognize the system has issues but have declined to pause the checks, noting only a few border points cause significant problems.
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Andy Burnham is the only official candidate to replace Keir Starmer as leader of the UK's Labour Party and is moving closer to becoming the next British prime minister. Meanwhile, Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, is running in an election in Clacton against a candidate named Count Binface.
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Andy Burnham is seeking to become the next leader of the UK's Labour Party.
He is the only Labour Member of Parliament to publicly announce candidacy so far.
The Labour leader election is to replace Keir Starmer.
Nigel Farage is the leader of the Reform UK party, which is described as right-wing populist.
Farage is running in an election in Clacton.
He will compete against a candidate called Count Binface.
The article includes a mention of other European and international news but focuses mainly on UK politics.
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A new study shows that a common blood test measuring immature white blood cells, called immature granulocytes, can help predict the risk of death within 30 days after a heart attack. Researchers found that patients with higher levels of these immature cells in their blood were more likely to have severe heart attacks and worse outcomes.
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Immature granulocytes are a type of white blood cell usually found in the bone marrow but can appear in the blood during severe heart attacks.
The study analyzed blood samples from over 200 patients and healthy volunteers to track these cells.
The highest levels of immature granulocytes were found in patients with STEMI, the most serious kind of heart attack.
Patients with the most immature granulocytes had a much higher risk of dying within one month after their heart attack.
The test is low-cost and uses a routine blood count, making it easy to include in hospital procedures.
These immature cells reflect the level of inflammation in the body after a heart attack.
Researchers confirmed these results by testing additional patient groups, showing this measure is better at predicting death risk than other current markers.
More studies are needed before using this test routinely, but it could help doctors identify high-risk patients quickly for better care.
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SpaceX’s Starship rocket can carry more than 100 metric tons into low-Earth orbit, which is much more than existing rockets. This large capacity could change how satellites are designed and launched, enabling new missions to the Moon, Mars, and beyond. Starship is still being tested, but NASA, the US military, and satellite makers are preparing to use its capabilities.
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Starship can carry over 100 metric tons (220,000 pounds) to low-Earth orbit.
Refueling in space could allow Starship to reach higher orbits, the Moon, or Mars.
Starship is still experimental and has not fully proven its capabilities.
NASA and the US military plan to use Starship for lunar missions and cargo transport to remote locations.
Satellite makers are designing new payloads to take advantage of Starship’s high capacity.
The traditional approach matched rocket size to satellite size; Starship’s size breaks this pattern.
NASA’s Space Shuttle once challenged these launch norms but was replaced by more cost-effective rockets.
Competitors like China are developing rockets similar to Starship.
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Labour MPs plan to oppose the UK government’s political funding reforms next week, pushing for stricter rules. They want a permanent ban on cryptocurrency donations and lower spending limits for political campaigns. This follows concerns about large donations to Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party, some of which are under investigation.
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Labour MPs want tougher rules on political funding in the UK.
They propose a permanent ban on donations made with cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin.
The government currently has only a temporary pause (moratorium) on cryptocurrency donations.
Labour also wants to lower campaign spending limits from £34m to £24.4m.
Other suggested changes include limits on how much money a new political party can have at the start.
There is a call for checks on donations to stop possible foreign interference in UK politics.
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK party received millions in controversial donations from cryptocurrency entrepreneurs.
Some bank checks on these donations raised doubts about where the money came from.
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The number of chemical accidents in the US has increased by over 50% since 2021, with more deaths and injuries reported. Despite this rise, the Trump administration is working to remove federal safety rules designed to prevent such disasters at high-risk facilities.
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Chemical accidents, including explosions and fires, rose from 83 in 2021 to 131 in 2025.
Deaths and injuries related to chemical accidents increased by at least 20% in the same period.
Two recent major accidents included a chemical tank failure in California that forced evacuations of 40,000 people and a chemical tank collapse in Washington that killed 11 workers.
The Clean Air Act requires over 12,500 facilities to have safety plans to prevent chemical disasters and protect workers and nearby communities.
The Biden administration updated these safety rules in 2024 to require better technology and disaster response plans.
The Trump administration has removed a public website that shared chemical location information and is rolling back the 2024 safety updates.
Critics worry that aging infrastructure and weaker regulations increase the risk of chemical disasters.
Data on chemical accidents mainly cover releases into the air and may undercount accidents inside plants.
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Charlie Kirk, a far-right activist who was killed ten months ago, has become the subject of many jokes and memes online. After his death, attempts to prevent criticism led to even more mockery, and his influence among young conservatives is now fading as others rise.
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Charlie Kirk was assassinated about ten months ago.
His death sparked online memes, jokes, and ironic tributes, including viral TikTok clips.
Hundreds of people faced punishment for criticizing him shortly after his death, leading to legal settlements over free speech issues.
Attempts to enforce respect after his death increased online mockery instead.
Kirk’s shooter, Tyler Robinson, is in court, but has not yet pleaded guilty or innocent.
Kirk’s organization, Turning Point USA, struggles to maintain its influence since his death, even with his widow leading it.
Other right-wing figures like Candace Owens and Nick Fuentes are competing to be the new voice for young conservatives.
Younger conservatives increasingly see Kirk and his views as outdated or embarrassing.
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This article talks about ways to control impulse buying by using new tools that simulate shopping thrills without spending money. It also features financial advice from Jill Schlesinger for a caller who is managing a reduced salary while facing rising college expenses and saving for retirement.
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South Korea has introduced "dopamine sites" that let people experience the excitement of shopping or ordering food without spending real money.
These sites aim to help people who struggle with compulsive spending.
The article includes a financial advice segment with Jill Schlesinger.
Jill helps a caller named Danielle who took a pay cut for better work-life balance.
Danielle is now facing higher college costs than expected for her child.
Danielle wants to keep saving for retirement despite these new expenses.
Viewers can send money questions to Jill via the email askjill@jillonmoney.com.
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UK domestic abuse charities report a large increase in abusers using money and technology to control victims. Many victims are forced into car finance agreements they did not want, causing serious financial problems.
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Referrals for technology-related or economic abuse cases rose by 78% in one year, from 542 to 967.
Cases of economic abuse more than doubled, from 198 to 414 referrals.
Economic abuse includes controlling access to money and forcing victims to take out loans or credit.
There is a growing issue of victims being manipulated into car finance deals in their name.
Victims often face large debts and damaged credit scores due to these coerced agreements.
Car finance companies and credit agencies may lack training to recognize economic abuse.
The charity Refuge is calling for government action to better protect victims and involve lenders and credit agencies.
Victims describe feeling scared, dependent, and unable to refuse abusive partners’ demands.
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The article discusses the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, focusing on Russia's current military challenges and the possibility that Russian President Vladimir Putin might consider using nuclear weapons. It reviews the situation over the past three years, noting Ukraine's increasing military pressure on Russia.
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Three years ago, experts predicted Russia would eventually lose the war in Ukraine.
Ukraine has used drones to strike targets deep inside Russia.
Ukrainian forces have conducted cross-border raids into Russian regions like Belgorod Oblast.
The Russian army continues to face difficulties in the conflict.
There are concerns that President Putin might consider using nuclear weapons due to the military situation.
The article reflects on the changing dynamics of the war over time.
The conflict remains active with ongoing fighting and strategic moves from both sides.
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Both sides have signed a deal regarding Iran, but there are doubts about whether they can actually follow through on the agreement. A 60-day period has started to see if the differences between the signed deal and practical actions can be resolved.
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A deal involving Iran has been signed by both parties.
There is uncertainty about whether the terms of the deal can be met.
A 60-day timeframe has begun to work out these issues.
The focus is on bridging the gap between the agreement and real-world implementation.
The success of the deal depends on actions during this testing period.
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