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Millions of Americans have lost or dropped their health insurance under the Affordable Care Act because the financial help they used to get has ended. Higher insurance prices have made it harder for many people to afford coverage.
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Many Americans had their ACA (Affordable Care Act) subsidies expire recently.
Without these subsidies, insurance premiums have gone up.
Higher costs have led millions to cancel or lose their insurance.
The rising healthcare costs are impacting Americans’ access to coverage.
Experts are discussing how insurance price increases affect health care decisions.
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Disney and Pixar have partnered with the Starlight Children’s Foundation to bring the movie "Toy Story 5" to 300 children’s hospitals across the United States. This initiative aims to provide entertainment and comfort to hospitalized children through special screenings.
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Disney and Pixar worked together for this project.
The movie featured is "Toy Story 5."
The film is being shown in 300 children’s hospitals.
The project is done in collaboration with the Starlight Children’s Foundation.
This effort focuses on bringing joy and comfort to sick children.
The program is taking place across the country, covering many hospitals.
The initiative started around July 2026.
It is part of Disney’s outreach to support communities.
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A family in Norton, England, dismantled their garden shed and discovered a large, well-preserved World War II Anderson shelter underneath. The shelter was bigger and more complete than expected, featuring concrete walls, steps, old tools, and a plumbing system to keep it dry.
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The family lives in a home built in 1935 and moved in about 12 years ago.
The garden shed had been there longer than the family had lived in the house.
The shed was removed due to rain damage and rotting wood.
An Anderson shelter is a backyard air-raid shelter made from steel, buried underground during WWII to protect against bombings.
About 3.6 million Anderson shelters were installed across the UK during the war.
This particular shelter had extra features like concrete walls, steps, and drainage to keep it dry.
The family is restoring the shelter and sharing their progress on TikTok.
They plan to keep working on the shelter and consider turning it into a movie room, camping spot, or sauna.
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President Donald Trump told a reporter on Air Force One that if Iran attacked the plane, she would also be killed. This happened as tensions between the U.S. and Iran increased following the NATO summit in Turkey.
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President Trump spoke to a reporter while on Air Force One.
He said the reporter would die if Iran struck the presidential plane.
The conversation took place during a question session after the NATO summit.
U.S.-Iran tensions were rising at this time.
The reporter asked about safety concerns related to Air Force One.
Trump’s comment suggested shared risk for everyone onboard during an attack.
The incident highlighted ongoing concerns about security threats from Iran.
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A French startup called LifePods revealed a prototype of a floating survival capsule designed to protect people during tsunamis and severe floods. The device can hold up to eight people, offers safety from debris, and sends distress signals until rescuers arrive. It is planned to be sold next year, mainly targeting organizations involved in disaster response.
Key Facts
LifePods is a French company that created the W-01, a floating survival pod for tsunamis and floods.
The pod fits four adults and four children tightly inside and includes harnesses and space for supplies.
It uses a special design to float and resist impact from large debris like cars and trees.
The capsule can send emergency signals and has an optional GPS tracker for locating it.
LifePods has not yet tested the pod in real disasters but plans staged trials starting in harbors.
The pod will likely cost about $45,000 and is aimed at governments and emergency organizations, not individual buyers.
LifePods faces competition from Survival Capsule LLC, which sells a cheaper spherical pod in the U.S.
The company is also working on other types of survival pods for earthquakes and armed attacks.
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The global art market is growing but facing higher costs and lower profits for many galleries and dealers. A company called Art Technology Holdings created an AI tool named Taste to help art professionals manage tasks more efficiently while keeping personal connections with buyers.
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Global art sales reached $59.6 billion in 2025, a 4% increase from the previous year.
Operating costs for galleries and dealers rose by about 5%, causing 38% of dealers to report lower profits.
The art market relies heavily on trust, personal relationships, and expert guidance.
Many in the art industry are cautious about technology that may reduce human interaction.
The AI platform Taste helps automate tasks like customer management and communication.
Taste aims to save time on administrative work so sales teams can focus on collectors.
Younger art buyers want more digital and personalized experiences.
Art fair sales made up 35% of dealer turnover in 2025, the highest since 2022.
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A federal appeals court in Manhattan rejected President Donald Trump’s request to delay paying over $5 million to E Jean Carroll after she won a sexual abuse and defamation case against him. The court ordered the release of about $5.8 million, including interest, which has been held in a court-controlled account since June 2023.
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E Jean Carroll won a sexual abuse and defamation trial against President Trump in 2023.
A jury awarded Carroll $5 million plus interest, totaling about $5.8 million.
The money has been held in a court-controlled account since June 2023.
President Trump tried to delay paying by asking the appeals court for a stay (a delay of payment).
The appeals court denied Trump’s request, ordering the payment to be made.
Manhattan federal judge Lewis Kaplan said Trump had delayed the case for years and the judgment had been upheld through all appeals.
The US Supreme Court refused to hear Trump’s appeal on June 29, allowing the payment to proceed.
Carroll’s lawyers argued the case has ended and Trump must pay the judgment as agreed.
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Waymo, Alphabet’s driverless taxi service in California, cannot yet expand its ride area or charge for rides in its new Ojai vehicle because of a delay by California’s regulatory agencies. The company is waiting for state approval to operate and charge fares while addressing safety and legal concerns.
Key Facts
Waymo operates driverless taxi services in California using autonomous vehicles.
The company introduced a new car called the Ojai, made by Chinese company Zeekr but assembled with U.S. technology.
California requires companies to get permission from two agencies before allowing driverless taxis to carry paying passengers.
Waymo applied in January to expand its service to more cities in Northern and Southern California and add Ojai cars to its fleet.
The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) delayed approval, asking for more information about safety during emergencies and rules about minors riding alone.
A labor union filed a complaint about Waymo carrying unaccompanied minors, which is illegal in California.
Waymo cannot charge for rides in Ojai cars until CPUC approves its request; the company may offer free rides until at least the end of September.
Waymo’s existing Jaguar I-Pace robotaxis continue charging passengers as usual.
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The UK government plans to cut funding for some important research labs despite increasing overall science spending to a record £22.6 billion by 2029-30. These cuts will reduce budgets for projects like cancer treatment research, better battery design, particle physics, and astronomy, as the UK Research and Innovation Agency (UKRI) needs to save over £160 million due to rising costs.
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UKRI must save more than £160 million over the next four years because research costs have increased.
Total government spending on research and development will reach £22.6 billion annually by 2029-30.
UKRI’s budget will rise from about £9 billion to nearly £10 billion in that period but still needs to cut some projects.
National labs, which run big scientific machines, will face the biggest cuts, with some budgets dropping by over half.
Funding for research into artificial intelligence will be £1.6 billion; quantum tech will get about £1 billion; and £750 million will go towards a national supercomputer.
Projects at Daresbury Laboratory and the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, which support particle physics and data analysis, will see budget cuts.
The Boulby Underground Laboratory’s budget will be cut by 40%, affecting dark matter research.
The UK will remain a major contributor to international projects like CERN and will increase its subscription by 19% over four years.
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The article discusses the idea that cellphone data may not be fully protected from government searches without a warrant. It suggests that assumptions about digital privacy could be mistaken based on past events.
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Cellphone data often contains sensitive personal information.
Legal protections for cellphone data searches have been debated.
Some court decisions have allowed access to cellphone data without a warrant.
Public expectations about digital privacy might not match legal realities.
The issue continues to be important as technology use grows.
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The Imraguen people of Mauritania have fished using traditional, wind-powered boats for hundreds of years. Now, climate change, too much fishing, and loss of old fishing knowledge are putting their way of life and culture at risk.
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The Imraguen people live in Mauritania and depend on fishing.
They use wind-powered boats and traditional fishing methods.
Their fishing takes place in the Banc d’Arguin, a rich fishing area.
Climate change is affecting the waters and fish availability.
Overfishing by others reduces the fish stocks.
Traditional fishing knowledge is slowly disappearing.
These changes threaten both the Imraguen's income and their cultural heritage.
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Leading economists are urging Andy Burnham, expected to become UK prime minister soon, to make big changes to the tax system and public services. They propose replacing several current taxes with one national tax on all income and using the money to fund universal public services like free school lunches and bus rides.
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Economists including Jim O’Neill and Jonathan Portes wrote an open letter calling for radical tax and spending reform in the UK.
The country spends £100 billion per year on debt interest, more than on defense and half of the NHS budget.
The Prosperity 2030 report suggests replacing six taxes—including income tax and national insurance—with one levy on all income types.
This new tax system could raise an extra £75 billion annually within five years, depending on the rate set.
The report proposes spending the new revenue on universal services such as free bus service and free primary school lunches.
It recommends scrapping stamp duty and council tax and replacing them with a 1% national property levy given to local authorities.
Andy Burnham is expected to become Labour leader on 17 July and prime minister on 20 July.
Ed Miliband is considered a likely choice for Burnham’s chancellor, and Jim O’Neill might advise the new government.
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Violence between different communities in Chad has increased a lot recently. Over 300 people have died in the last two years, and the United Nations says more than 5,700 people have been killed in the Lake Chad region since last November alone.
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Chad is experiencing a sharp rise in violence between different groups living there.
Authorities reported five violent events last month alone.
More than 300 people have died in Chad due to this violence over two years.
The United Nations warns that violence is increasing across the Lake Chad area.
Since last November, approximately 5,700 people have died in the region.
The violence has forced thousands of people to leave their homes.
New militia-like groups have appeared in Chad amid this unrest.
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The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) says a strong El Nino weather pattern is developing in the Pacific Ocean. This El Nino could become one of the most powerful since 1950 and may cause more rain and warmer temperatures in the southern United States this fall and winter.
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El Nino is a natural warming of the equatorial Pacific Ocean that affects weather worldwide.
NOAA predicts an 81% chance that this El Nino will become very strong by fall 2024.
Ocean temperatures related to this El Nino are near record highs for this time of year.
Human-caused climate change has added to the ocean warming linked to this El Nino.
The last super strong El Nino in 1997-1998 caused severe weather, thousands of deaths, and billions in damages.
This El Nino may bring wetter conditions and higher temperatures across the U.S. South during winter.
Scientists say this event is unusual but not completely unprecedented.
Strong El Ninos increase the chances of extreme weather but don’t guarantee it.
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Andy Burnham has been planning what he would do as prime minister for at least a year, according to his close ally Louise Haigh. Burnham is currently the only candidate to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader, and he has clear ideas for devolving power and reforming the welfare system.
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Andy Burnham has prepared for a potential prime minister role for more than a year.
Burnham is the sole candidate so far to replace Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader.
Louise Haigh, a Labour MP and former transport secretary, supports Burnham and plays a key role in his team.
Burnham has run twice before for Labour leadership in 2010 and 2015.
He spent nine years as Greater Manchester mayor, gaining experience in regional governance.
Burnham plans to devolve more power from Westminster to regional authorities and reduce the Treasury’s dominance.
Welfare reform is a major challenge, as the current disability benefit system is considered “not fit for purpose.”
Burnham wants to avoid cuts that would increase other costs in the system, emphasizing a sustainable approach.
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Democrat Graham Platner has quit the Maine Senate race following allegations of sexual assault made by a former partner. His withdrawal changes the dynamics for Democrats trying to win the seat from Republican Senator Susan Collins in the upcoming November midterms.
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Graham Platner, a Democrat and military veteran, launched his Senate campaign in Maine in August 2025 as an anti-establishment candidate.
Platner won the Democratic primary in June 2026 with 72% of the vote, defeating Maine Governor Janet Mills who dropped out.
He has strong support from progressive Democrats like Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren.
Allegations surfaced accusing Platner of sexually assaulting a former partner in 2021, which he denies.
Other controversies include a Nazi-era symbol tattoo, deleted social media posts about sexual violence, and reports of abusive behavior.
Some of Platner’s endorsers have withdrawn their support following the sexual assault claims.
Platner’s exit leaves Democrats without a candidate in a closely watched race against Republican Senator Susan Collins, who has held the seat for five terms.
Republicans currently hold a 53-47 Senate majority, and Maine is considered a key battleground state for control of the Senate.
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A man was fatally shot by Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) agents in Memphis during a federal task force operation. This is the second fatal shooting by a member of the same task force in four days.
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The shooting happened in Memphis, Tennessee.
It occurred around 8:30 a.m. Central Daylight Time.
DEA agents were involved in the shooting.
The agents were part of the Memphis Safe Task Force, a federal crime-fighting team.
This is the second fatal shooting by a federal task force member in Memphis within four days.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) is handling the investigation.
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Nigeria is facing pressure to reform its police force due to public distrust and worsening security problems. The country has not yet approved state-level police forces, which could help improve security under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s leadership.
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Nigeria has 36 states in its federation.
None of these states have approved the creation of their own state police forces.
Currently, Nigeria relies mainly on a national police force.
The government wants to create both national and local police forces.
This plan is part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s response to increasing security challenges.
Public trust in the police remains low.
Security in Nigeria continues to decline, prompting calls for police reform.
The issue is connected to Nigeria’s overall efforts to improve internal security.
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The Secret Service advised President Donald Trump to use an older Air Force One plane when leaving Turkey as a safety measure due to rising tensions with Iran. While President Trump said the switch was not about security, sources say it was done because of the older plane’s better security for this situation.
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The Secret Service recommended using the old Air Force One plane for President Trump’s departure from Turkey.
This decision was made as a precaution during increased tensions with Iran.
The newer Air Force One was a gift from Qatar and has advanced security features but was not used for the Turkey departure.
President Trump denied that the change was due to security concerns.
Trump mentioned he is "No. 1 on the kill list for Iran."
Passengers were asked to keep window shades down during the flight for security reasons.
The plane with the president turned on its tracking system only after flying over the Black Sea.
The new Air Force One later joined the president’s flight in England after initially leaving Turkey earlier.
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Mark Esper, who was once the U.S. Secretary of Defense, said that Iran will try to gain as much advantage as possible in peace talks with the United States before the upcoming midterm elections. He also predicted that President Donald Trump will use the U.S. military more strongly against Iran after the elections.
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Mark Esper is a former U.S. Secretary of Defense.
He said Iran wants to get the best deal it can in peace negotiations before the midterm elections.
Midterm elections are coming soon and are important for U.S. politics.
Esper believes President Trump will have more freedom to act after these elections.
He predicts President Trump will increase U.S. military actions toward Iran once the elections are over.
Iran is aware of the timing and is trying to use it to its advantage in talks.
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