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Telstra, an Australian telecom company, is still experiencing problems after a national outage caused by a software fault. The issues are affecting emergency calls to triple zero and disrupting Victoria’s regional train services. The government has said a full investigation will take place to find out what happened.
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Telstra’s outage began on Wednesday due to a software fault related to its GPS timing system.
The fault caused emergency triple-zero calls to fail or go to voicemail.
By Thursday morning, the problem with emergency calls was 90% reduced but not fully fixed.
Victoria’s regional trains remained suspended because of the Telstra outage.
Telstra performed over 300 welfare checks on people who tried to call triple zero during the outage.
Six people needed immediate help, and others were referred to police for checks.
The government wants a full investigation and possible penalties for the outage.
Opposition officials criticized Telstra's network reliability, calling it critical infrastructure.
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A federal crime task force member in Memphis shot and killed a man during a drug warrant operation, marking the second deadly shooting by the task force in four days. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into the incident, which involved agents knocking down a hotel room door before the shooting.
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The shooting happened around 8:30 a.m. during a drug warrant execution in Memphis.
The man was shot after agents entered his hotel room; exact details are still under investigation.
This is the second fatal shooting by the Memphis Safe Task Force in four days.
The task force included DEA agents and at least one Memphis Police officer.
The Memphis Safe Task Force was created last year by President Trump to place federal agents and National Guard troops in cities with high crime rates.
Earlier that week, two National Guard soldiers fatally shot a 20-year-old man during a police pursuit in Memphis.
Since May, at least four people have died after being shot by members of the task force.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is investigating all recent shootings and will provide findings to the local district attorney.
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The U.S. has conducted air strikes on Iran for two nights in a row. The military says the strikes aim to reduce Iran's threat to ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump mentioned these attacks during a NATO meeting in Turkey.
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The U.S. military attacked Iran two nights in a row.
The goal is to weaken Iran’s ability to threaten navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway used by many ships to move goods.
President Donald Trump spoke about these strikes at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey.
The strikes are part of ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The U.S. military spokeswoman confirmed the purpose of the attacks.
The NATO summit took place on a Wednesday.
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Ivo Daalder, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, spoke about recent events involving Iran and the NATO summit. He said NATO is facing challenges but the situation is not the worst it could be.
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Ivo Daalder was the U.S. ambassador to NATO during President Obama's time.
He is currently a senior expert at Harvard University’s Belfer Center.
Daalder discussed new developments related to Iran.
He talked about what happened at the recent NATO summit.
Daalder described NATO's current condition as difficult but manageable.
The conversation was with journalist Geoff Bennett.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and several states have reached a settlement with John Deere, requiring the company to let farmers and independent repair shops fix their own equipment. This agreement ends John Deere’s practice of limiting repair tools to authorized dealers, giving equipment owners more control over repairs.
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John Deere must now provide diagnostic and repair tools to equipment owners and independent shops.
The FTC and attorneys general from Arizona, Illinois, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin led the lawsuit against Deere.
Deere previously required customers to use authorized dealers for repairs by restricting access to software tools.
The company will pay $1 million to the five states for antitrust enforcement costs.
Deere will be under strict compliance oversight for 10 years to ensure it follows the settlement.
Deere denied that its repair policies were anticompetitive but agreed to the settlement.
The settlement follows a $99 million class-action settlement Deere reached earlier in 2025 over repair issues.
The right-to-repair movement involves giving consumers and independent workers the ability to fix products without relying on manufacturers only.
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Republicans feel more confident about keeping control of the U.S. Senate due to problems in the Maine Democratic Senate race. Democratic candidate Graham Platner faces a sexual assault accusation, weakening his position and making the race easier for Republican Senator Susan Collins, who is running for re-election.
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Republicans were previously worried about losing the Senate majority but now see a more favorable political situation.
Democratic Senate candidate in Maine, Graham Platner, is accused of sexual assault, which he denies.
Platner is under pressure to drop out of the race, but Democrats have no strong replacement candidate.
Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, is seeking her sixth term and has received strong financial support.
Maine is the only battleground state where a Republican is up for re-election, but Democrats won the state in 2024.
Democrats need to gain four Senate seats to win a majority if they lose Maine.
Other key Senate races for Democrats include North Carolina, Georgia, Michigan, and New Hampshire.
Republican donors and operatives believe the chances of holding the Senate have improved due to the Maine situation.
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The United States has increased its military attacks on Iran after accusing Iran of violating a peace agreement. These strikes are larger than before and come after commercial ships were attacked in a key shipping route called the Strait of Hormuz.
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The US blames Iran for breaking a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at ending a conflict.
Military strikes by US forces against Iran have increased in number and size.
Attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz contributed to the decision to expand strikes.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway for global shipping.
The US government says these actions are a response to Iran’s hostile moves.
President Donald Trump had warned that the US would respond strongly to such attacks.
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A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to pay E. Jean Carroll $5 million in damages related to her sexual abuse lawsuit. Other news includes Rahm Emanuel urging the U.S. to reconsider its support for Israel and the International Monetary Fund lowering the global growth forecast due to rising energy prices linked to the war in Iran.
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A judge ordered $5 million paid to E. Jean Carroll in a sexual abuse and defamation case against President Trump.
E. Jean Carroll had filed a lawsuit accusing President Trump of sexual abuse.
Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago, requested that the U.S. stop unconditional support for Israel.
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reduced its forecast for global economic growth this year.
The IMF cited higher energy prices caused by conflict involving Iran.
Rising energy costs are influencing global economic conditions.
The news covers legal, political, and economic developments.
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Nearly 1,000 people in Michigan have been diagnosed with a parasite called cyclospora, which causes weeks of watery diarrhea. Similar outbreaks are being investigated in 28 other states, but the source of the infections has not been found.
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The outbreak in Michigan is the largest in the state's history, with 992 cases and about 40 hospitalizations reported.
Cyclospora is a parasite that causes diarrhea and spreads through feces, often through contaminated fruits or vegetables.
Cases have also been reported in 17 other states, including Ohio, Illinois, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, and Texas.
Cyclospora outbreaks usually happen in late spring and summer and are generally not life-threatening.
Past U.S. outbreaks were linked to foods like bagged salad mixes, fresh cilantro, basil, raspberries, and scallions.
Diagnosing and investigating cyclospora outbreaks is difficult because testing is limited and the parasite cannot be grown in labs.
The number of cyclospora cases in the U.S. has been increasing over the last decade, possibly due to climate change and better detection methods.
No deaths have been reported, and the current outbreak is not considered a national health emergency.
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sent a letter warning more than a dozen state election officials that they could be arrested if any noncitizen votes in their states. The letter gives these officials five days to explain how they will follow laws against noncitizen voting.
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The DOJ issued a strong warning to state election officials about noncitizen voting.
More than a dozen states received this letter.
The officials have five days to respond with their plans for compliance.
The letter implies possible arrests if a vote is cast by a noncitizen in their states.
Jessica Huseman from Votebeat obtained and discussed the letter publicly.
The letter focuses on enforcing laws to prevent noncitizens from voting in U.S. elections.
Amna Nawaz hosted the discussion about this issue on a news program.
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Nigel Farage, leader of the Reform UK party, resigned from the UK Parliament to run again in a special election amid questions about his finances. Major political parties have agreed not to oppose him, but concerns remain about ongoing investigations into his financial dealings.
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Nigel Farage resigned from Parliament on Wednesday to run again in a special election.
He claims the election will be "people versus the establishment."
All major political parties said they will not run candidates against him in this election.
Farage is under investigation for a £5 million ($6.7 million) donation from a cryptocurrency billionaire.
The donation was reportedly a personal gift used for his security before he became a lawmaker.
Farage has other income sources including selling gold, hosting a TV show, speaking engagements, and personalized videos.
There are questions about his financial ties to George Cottrell, a cryptocurrency businessman with a fraud conviction.
If found guilty of wrongdoing, Farage could be suspended from Parliament, possibly causing another special election.
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The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary with events on the National Mall, including the "Great American State Fair." President Donald Trump has added a political tone to these celebrations, which were originally intended to unite Americans.
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The U.S. is marking 250 years since its founding.
The "Great American State Fair" is one of the major events at the National Mall.
Many visitors have come to enjoy the fair in recent weeks.
President Trump has influenced the anniversary events to emphasize partisan, or political, points.
The original goal of the celebrations was to bring Americans together.
Reporters have noted a shift in the mood of events because of political involvement.
The anniversary is a significant national milestone.
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The United States carried out airstrikes against Iran for the second night in a row. These military actions followed comments made by President Donald Trump signaling a tough stance on Iran.
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The U.S. launched attacks on Iran on two consecutive nights.
The strikes were announced by U.S. Central Command on social media.
President Trump had publicly indicated a strong approach toward Iran before the attacks.
The attacks took place shortly after 4 p.m. EDT.
This marks an escalation in tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The strikes are part of ongoing military and political pressure on Iran.
The U.S. government made no indication of plans to stop the attacks immediately.
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A man named Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by ICE agents in Houston while they were trying to arrest him. Officials say he tried to escape and used his car as a weapon, which caused an agent to shoot him. Family members and local leaders want a full investigation into the shooting.
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The shooting happened in Houston during an arrest attempt by ICE agents.
The man killed was named Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
Federal officials said he tried to flee from the agents.
Officials claim he used his vehicle aggressively toward an officer.
An officer fired shots that fatally wounded Araujo.
Family members and local officials are demanding a full investigation.
The incident raises concerns about ICE enforcement actions.
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Patrick Dempsey, an actor from Maine known for his role on "Grey’s Anatomy," announced he will not run for the U.S. Senate. He decided against entering politics despite encouragement from Democrats in Maine and across the country.
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Patrick Dempsey is from Lewiston, Maine.
He is famous for acting on the TV show "Grey’s Anatomy."
Some Democrats wanted him to run for U.S. Senate in Maine.
He publicly announced that he will not run for the Senate seat.
The announcement was made on a Tuesday.
This decision ends speculation about his possible political career.
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Ken Griffin, a major Republican donor, said privately that he would support Secretary of State Marco Rubio over Vice President JD Vance in a possible 2028 Republican presidential primary. Griffin has given large donations to Republican candidates and has shown a preference for Rubio, though Rubio has said he would back Vance if Vance runs.
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Ken Griffin is a wealthy Republican donor who gave over $100 million in the 2024 election cycle.
At a private conference, Griffin said he would support Marco Rubio over JD Vance for the 2028 GOP presidential primary.
Griffin has previously backed Rubio, including during Rubio’s 2016 presidential run.
Rubio has said he would support Vance if Vance runs in 2028.
Griffin has criticized President Trump in the past and did not donate to him in the 2024 primary.
Griffin supported Nikki Haley instead of Trump in the 2024 GOP primary.
Griffin has tried to improve relations with President Trump, attending a White House dinner in 2025.
During Trump’s 2024 VP search, Griffin reportedly advised Trump against picking JD Vance as running mate.
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Lawmakers in Washington want a full investigation after an ICE officer shot and killed a Mexican immigrant in Houston during a vehicle stop. The ICE agency said the stop was part of a special operation, but the driver, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, did not comply.
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An ICE officer fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas.
The incident happened during a vehicle stop by ICE officers.
ICE said the stop was part of a targeted law enforcement operation.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo did not follow the officers’ commands.
Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are demanding answers about the shooting.
The investigation is being requested to understand the details and circumstances.
The shooting has raised concerns among lawmakers about ICE’s use of force.
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Two Democratic candidates, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens, competed in a heated debate for the Michigan Senate primary. The debate showed a clear split between progressive and moderate views within the party.
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The debate took place in Michigan during the Democratic Senate primary.
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed represents the progressive wing of the Democratic Party.
Haley Stevens is a moderate Democrat.
The discussion was tense and marked by strong disagreements.
CBS News correspondent Nikole Killion reported on the event.
The debate was broadcast and available through the CBS News app.
This is part of the process to select the Democratic candidate for the Senate seat in Michigan.
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Troy Jackson is a leading candidate to replace Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner if Platner withdraws amid sexual assault allegations. A new poll shows Jackson leading against Republican Senator Susan Collins, and Jackson supports an open process for choosing a new Democratic candidate.
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Graham Platner faces sexual assault allegations from a Maine resident, which he denies.
Platner is under pressure to leave the race for U.S. Senate in Maine.
Maine law allows a political party to replace a general-election nominee before July 13 if they withdraw.
Troy Jackson, a state senator and former ally of Platner, supports replacing Platner and believes he is the strongest candidate to continue progressive goals.
A recent poll shows Jackson leading Republican Senator Susan Collins with 49% support versus Collins’ 44%.
Jackson leads prediction markets as the favorite to win the Democratic nomination if Platner exits.
Jackson calls for a transparent, statewide process allowing registered Democrats to help select the new nominee.
The Senate race in Maine is seen as crucial for Democrats aiming to gain control of the U.S. Senate in the November election.
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The Trump administration has been firing more immigration judges while changing the immigration court system. These courts are part of the Department of Justice, so judges report to the same administration that sets the immigration rules.
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The Trump administration is removing more immigration judges.
The goal is to change how immigration courts work.
Immigration courts handle cases about deportations.
These courts are run by the Department of Justice.
Judges answer to the administration in charge of immigration policies.
Holly D'Andre is the head of the National Association of Immigration Judges.
The judge group finds these firings and policy changes upsetting.
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