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The U.S. and Iran have continued to launch military strikes against each other, breaking a ceasefire agreement made the previous month. The U.S. military targeted about 90 Iranian military sites, including defenses, weapons storage, and naval facilities.
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The U.S. and Iran agreed to a 60-day ceasefire last month.
Both countries have breached the ceasefire by continuing attacks overnight.
U.S. Central Command said it struck around 90 Iranian military targets.
Targets included air defense systems, missile and drone storage, and naval forces.
President Donald Trump stated that an interim deal between the U.S. and Iran is "over."
The strikes increased tensions between the two countries.
Both militaries remain engaged in ongoing conflict despite the ceasefire agreement.
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Two recent national polls show President Donald Trump's approval rating at record lows during his second term. The polls reveal that more people disapprove than approve of his job performance, with particular dissatisfaction in areas like the economy and housing.
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The Economist/YouGov poll from early July shows 35% approval and 61% disapproval of President Trump's job, resulting in a net approval of minus 26.
This minus 26 net approval matches the lowest point recorded in that series and across both Trump’s and President Biden’s presidencies.
A Focaldata poll conducted late June also found a net approval rating of minus 23 for Trump, which is their lowest level ever.
Disapproval of Trump has increased for four straight months according to the Focaldata poll.
Key issues where Trump’s ratings are weak include housing (22% approve), inflation and cost of living (20% approve), jobs and the economy (29% approve), foreign policy (30% approve), and immigration (41% approve).
The White House responded by saying President Trump has made historic progress on jobs, inflation, and housing affordability.
Low approval ratings often indicate challenges for a president’s party in upcoming elections.
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The World Santa Claus Congress is an annual event held in Aalborg, Denmark, where people dressed as Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and elves gather to celebrate Christmas spirit in the middle of summer. The event brings together professional Santa performers from around the world to share experiences, participate in contests, and entertain children.
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The event takes place in Aalborg, Denmark, and is held every summer.
It started in 1957 near Copenhagen and moved to Aalborg two years ago.
The congress is for people who dress as Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus, and Christmas elves, not the real Santa Claus.
Participants come from many countries, including Norway, Japan, Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, and the United States.
The event features activities like gingerbread eating, gift wrapping, balloon modeling, and parades.
It is a four-day event that helps Santas improve their skills and celebrate Christmas spirit early.
The gathering attracts around three dozen Santas and Mrs. Clauses each year.
Organizers say the event spreads joy and generosity beyond the Christmas season.
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Prices in the U.S. have been rising quickly, partly due to tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump and supply problems linked to the conflict involving Iran. Many businesses have not yet passed all tariff costs to consumers, but more price increases are expected soon, adding to financial pressure for American households ahead of the November elections.
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Inflation in the U.S. has sped up, influenced by supply issues related to the Iran conflict.
Fuel prices fell recently due to progress in U.S.-Iran talks but may rise again after new hostilities.
President Trump’s tariffs are causing companies to raise prices gradually, not all at once.
Around 40% of service firms and 70% of manufacturers reported paying tariffs last year.
Nearly half of these businesses plan to increase prices further in the next six months or later.
U.S. households have paid about $1,000 more annually because of tariffs since President Trump returned to office.
Some tariffs were overturned by the Supreme Court in February but inflation effects may continue.
A recent poll shows 95% of Americans feel there is a cost-of-living crisis, affecting voters from both major parties.
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A federal judge in Florida ordered the release of Miakel Guerra Morales, a Cuban man detained by U.S. immigration authorities after serving prison time for hijacking a plane from Cuba to the U.S. The judge ruled that immigration officials cannot keep him detained indefinitely because they have not shown a clear plan to deport him soon.
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Miakel Guerra Morales helped hijack a plane from Cuba to the U.S. in 2003 and was sentenced to 22 years in prison.
After finishing his sentence, he entered U.S. immigration removal proceedings but was protected from deportation to Cuba under the Convention Against Torture.
ICE arrested him again in December 2025, intending to deport him to Mexico.
The judge found that ICE failed to prove Mexico agreed to accept Morales or show a plan to deport him.
Morales had been detained over six months since his re-arrest without a clear removal plan.
The judge ordered his release within 24 hours but allowed ICE to monitor him under supervision.
ICE can detain Morales again if his deportation becomes likely in the future.
The ruling prevents indefinite detention when removal is not reasonably foreseeable.
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Burmese pythons, large invasive snakes originally from Southeast Asia, are spreading in Florida beyond their usual home in the Everglades. Florida officials have started the annual Florida Python Challenge to control the growing population and protect local wildlife.
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Burmese pythons can grow up to 20 feet long and weigh up to 250 pounds.
They are native to Southeast Asia but became established in Florida after escaping or being released from the pet trade.
These snakes are apex predators with few natural enemies, eating animals like birds, rabbits, deer, and even alligators.
The python population has caused a 95% decline in some native mammal species in the Everglades.
Recently, pythons have been found spreading into Charlotte County and Southwest Florida, beyond the Everglades.
Florida’s warm climate and many wetlands help pythons survive and spread through connected waterways.
Wildlife officials have removed more than 27,000 Burmese pythons from Florida since 2000.
The Florida Python Challenge is a yearly event where people compete to catch pythons to reduce their numbers and raise awareness about their impact.
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Pakistan urged all parties involved in the US-Iran conflict to remain calm after a ceasefire ended and fighting started again. The Pakistani government said restarting the conflict would harm everyone and offered to help bring peace, while attacks continued between the US and Iran in the Gulf region.
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Pakistan called on the US and Iran to show restraint after nearly three weeks of ceasefire ended.
The ceasefire was based on an agreement called the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), made in April.
The US launched air strikes on around 90 Iranian sites, including military and radar locations.
Iran responded with missile and drone attacks on US bases in Kuwait, Bahrain, and a drone attack in Qatar.
Iran reported deaths of military personnel in these attacks.
The US reimposed sanctions on Iranian oil exports after Iranian attacks on commercial ships.
President Trump declared the ceasefire over, threatened naval blockades, and criticized Iranian leaders.
Regional countries like Qatar, Egypt, and Kuwait urged both sides to return to diplomacy and stop attacks.
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Michael Gold, a former NASA official, said that NASA played a part in keeping the negative stigma around unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) for a long time. He spoke about how the agency’s approach may have delayed open discussions and investigations into these unusual sightings.
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Michael Gold was a NASA associate administrator responsible for space policy and partnerships.
He said NASA helped sustain the stigma around UAP, meaning people viewed them negatively or with doubt.
This stigma made it harder for scientists and officials to study UAP openly.
Gold’s comments suggest NASA’s past actions influenced public and governmental reactions to UAP reports.
UAP stands for unidentified aerial phenomena, which are mysterious objects or events seen in the sky.
The discussion about UAP is becoming more common in government and science communities now.
NASA’s role in UAP investigations and communications may change in the future to be more open.
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The United States launched airstrikes in Iran, killing at least 14 people, after Iran hit Gulf countries earlier in the day. These attacks were the most intense since a ceasefire agreement was extended last month, and both sides raised tensions with threats and military actions around the Strait of Hormuz.
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The US carried out airstrikes on Iran overnight Thursday, killing at least 14 people.
Iran responded by launching missile attacks on Gulf countries including Bahrain, Kuwait, and Qatar, with no immediate damage reported.
The exchange followed a tentative ceasefire agreement signed on June 17, aimed at stopping hostilities and creating space for peace talks.
President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire agreement “over” due to Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US military said it targeted about 90 sites in Iran to reduce Tehran’s ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil and gas.
Iran accused the US of war crimes for bombing bridges near the city of Mashhad, important for trade between Iran and China.
There were casualties in Iran including military personnel and civilians in various cities due to the strikes.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a major point of disagreement, with Iran wanting to charge fees for ships passing through and the US insisting it remains free international water.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he will resign as leader of the Labour Party, triggering a leadership election. Andy Burnham, former mayor of Greater Manchester, is the only declared candidate and is seen as the likely successor who will become the next prime minister.
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Keir Starmer became prime minister on July 5, 2024, after Labour won the general election.
Starmer announced his resignation on June 22 due to local election defeats and controversy over an ambassador appointment.
Labour leadership nominations require support from at least 20% of Labour MPs (81 MPs) and backing from affiliated organizations or local party branches.
Voting among Labour members and unions will take place from August 6 to 27, with results announced on August 29.
Andy Burnham is the only confirmed candidate; he recently won a parliamentary seat which allowed him to stand.
Burnham is popular within Labour and backed by key party figures, making him the frontrunner.
Potential rivals include Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood and former Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner, but neither has confirmed a run.
Burnham supports shifting some government operations to Manchester, as well as expanding social housing and social care.
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Millions of bottles of eye drops that help with allergies and inflammation are being recalled across the United States. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says these eye drops may contain a foreign substance.
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The recall affects millions of eye drop bottles.
These eye drops are commonly used for allergies and inflammation.
The recall is happening nationwide in the U.S.
The FDA is the agency overseeing the recall.
The reason for the recall is the possible presence of a foreign substance in the eye drops.
Users of these eye drops should check if their products are part of the recall.
The recall aims to protect public health by preventing unsafe use of the eye drops.
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Iran has held a six-day funeral for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed on February 28 during conflict involving the US and Israel. Officials have not yet shown the new leader, his son Mojtaba Khamenei, in public. Meanwhile, the US and Iran have carried out strikes against each other, raising fears of a wider war.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei of Iran died on February 28 during the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
Iran held six days of funeral ceremonies for him.
Mojtaba Khamenei, his son, was appointed successor but has not been seen publicly.
Fighting between the US and Iran has resumed, with both sides launching strikes.
The renewed violence could lead to a full-scale war, though neither side wants to appear as the loser.
Iran prepared for Khamenei’s burial amid ongoing military tensions.
The situation remains uncertain as the international community watches closely.
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Floods in western India caused thousands of gas cylinders to be swept away by strong water currents. Local people worked to recover these cylinders after recent gas shortages linked to conflicts involving the US and Israel with Iran.
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Heavy flooding occurred in western India.
The floods carried away thousands of gas cylinders.
Residents retrieved many of the cylinders from the floodwaters.
Recent gas shortages affected the area.
The shortages are connected to the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran.
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Botswana has challenged the idea that poor countries cannot have free and fair political systems. Over 60 years since gaining independence, the country has shown it can develop while maintaining democratic institutions.
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Botswana has been independent for 60 years.
Some people think poor countries can't have liberal political systems.
Botswana's experience shows this idea is wrong.
The country has stable and democratic institutions.
Botswana’s development contradicts myths about authoritarian rule being necessary for growth.
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Ofcom fined the company behind the porn site Fapello £630,000 for not checking if UK users are 18 or older, as required by law since July 2025. The company did not respond to Ofcom’s requests and later blocked UK visitors. Ofcom continues to monitor compliance and has fined several other adult sites for similar failures.
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UK law requires porn sites to verify users are at least 18 using effective age checks since July 2025.
The operator of Fapello did not implement any age verification methods.
Ofcom fined the company £600,000 for not checking ages and an extra £30,000 for ignoring information requests.
The site blocked UK users after the fine, but Ofcom is still watching the company’s compliance.
Ofcom has fined other adult sites millions of pounds in total for failing to meet age check rules.
Age verification methods accepted include credit card checks, photo ID, and selfie-based age estimation.
Ofcom stresses that age checks must be accurate, reliable, and fair.
A new investigation is underway into another porn site, Bit Hive, due to concerns about its age verification methods.
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The US military carried out attacks on 90 targets in Iran, focusing on ports and infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran reported at least 14 deaths from these attacks and responded by launching drone strikes on locations linked to the US in Gulf countries.
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The US military targeted 90 sites in Iran.
The strikes focused on ports and infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran says at least 14 people died after two nights of US attacks.
Iran responded with drone attacks on US-related locations in Gulf states.
The Gulf region includes countries bordering the Persian Gulf.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key shipping route for oil.
Both sides have increased military actions following the attacks.
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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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