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Patrick Dempsey, the actor known for "Grey's Anatomy," said he will not run for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine. This ends rumors that he might replace Democratic nominee Graham Platner, who is reconsidering his campaign after a sexual assault accusation.
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Patrick Dempsey denied plans to run for Maine’s Senate seat.
Democrat Graham Platner has paused his campaign after being accused of sexual assault, which he denies.
Platner was the Democratic nominee and intended to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins.
Dempsey wrote an editorial saying he does not want to serve in Congress but supports meaningful change in housing, healthcare, and education.
Dempsey did not endorse any current candidates to replace Platner.
He called for integrity and a new way of governing.
Dempsey grew up in Maine and founded a cancer support center there.
The Senate race remains uncertain as Democrats look for a replacement candidate.
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Meta will spend over $9.1 billion to build its first AI data center in Canada, located in Alberta. The center will be the largest outside the U.S. and will be powered by a natural gas plant planned to start operating in 2030.
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Meta owns Facebook and Instagram.
The new data center will be in Sturgeon County, Alberta.
It will be Meta’s biggest AI data center outside the United States.
The power for the center will come from a natural gas plant developed by several companies including Pembina Pipeline.
Alberta aims to attract data centers by allowing companies to build their own power sources.
The data center will use a cooling system that does not use local water sources.
Meta will also spend $42 million to improve local roads and water systems.
The natural gas power plant is planned to begin operations in the second half of 2030.
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President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is over and warned of more U.S. military attacks after new Iranian strikes on ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Despite the threat of stronger action, the U.S. is still engaged in behind-the-scenes talks with regional leaders to try to save a peace agreement and avoid a wider conflict.
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President Trump announced that the ceasefire with Iran has ended.
He threatened more military strikes to stop Iranian attacks on oil and gas ships.
New U.S. attacks were carried out to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump said the U.S. does not want a long war but plans to “finish the job.”
Diplomats from Pakistan, Qatar, Egypt, Turkey, and Saudi Arabia are working to save the ceasefire.
Iran and the U.S. accuse each other of violating parts of the agreement.
Nuclear talks are planned to try to create a lasting peace deal after an initial, temporary agreement.
Experts say negotiations are still ongoing despite President Trump’s statements.
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FIFA President Gianni Infantino is facing a complaint to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) ethics body for possibly breaking rules about political neutrality. This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump helped overturn a ban on U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun, allowing him to play despite a red card.
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President Trump intervened to lift the suspension of U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun after a red card.
FIFA allowed Balogun to play against Belgium, which is unusual in World Cup history.
A human rights group, FairSquare, is filing a complaint against Infantino for breaching political neutrality rules.
Infantino has been an IOC member since 2020, making him subject to its rules.
Infantino has close ties to President Trump and has supported Trump publicly.
FairSquare also filed a complaint with FIFA's ethics committee about Infantino in December, but no update has been given.
The Olympic body’s president confirmed watching the situation and may investigate if a complaint is filed.
The controversy arose partly because the World Cup is hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico, and the U.S. will also host the 2028 Olympics.
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Oil prices increased by over 7% to reach their highest level in two weeks after President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran had ended. Experts warn that if fighting in the region continues for a long time, oil prices could rise even faster than during the previous Iran conflict.
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Oil prices rose more than 7% following President Trump’s statement about the Iran ceasefire ending.
The recent price increase brought oil to a two-week high.
Joseph Majkut, an expert on energy security, commented on the situation.
Continued conflict in Iran could lead to faster and larger increases in oil prices.
The price changes are linked to fears about supply disruptions from the Middle East.
President Trump’s announcement directly affected global oil markets.
The situation is being closely monitored because oil is a key resource for many countries.
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Starbucks will start paying its baristas to create TikTok videos that promote the company. Baristas can earn a share of the advertising money if their videos are approved by Starbucks, beginning this summer.
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Starbucks plans to pay baristas for making TikTok videos.
The videos must be approved by Starbucks to qualify for payment.
Payments come as a share of the ad revenue generated by the videos.
This program will start in the summer of 2026.
The initiative aims to engage baristas in promoting the brand on social media.
TikTok is a popular video-sharing platform used for marketing and entertainment.
Starbucks is exploring new ways to connect with customers through digital content.
This effort reflects a growing trend of companies using employee-created content for promotion.
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Republicans are planning to spend $8 million on advertisements against the new candidate who will replace Maine Senate Democratic nominee Graham Platner. Platner stepped down due to sexual assault allegations, and a Republican Super PAC has already spent $2 million on ads against him.
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Graham Platner was the Democratic nominee for the Maine Senate.
Platner left the race following sexual assault allegations.
Republicans are preparing an $8 million ad campaign against the replacement candidate.
The Super PAC called Pine Tree Results is leading the ad campaign.
Pine Tree Results spent $2 million in May on ads criticizing Platner.
The group still has $8 million to spend on future advertisements.
The ads run on YouTube and television.
The campaign aims to oppose the Democratic candidate in Maine’s Senate race.
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Health insurance premiums for the Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) are expected to rise again in 2027, following a large increase in 2026. Insurers say higher healthcare costs, government rule changes, and the end of extra pandemic financial help are causing the price hikes.
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The median proposed premium increase for 2027 is 14%.
This is the second year in a row with double-digit premium increases.
In 2026, premiums rose by a median of 20%.
The data comes from 77 insurers in the ACA marketplace with publicly available rate filings.
The main reasons cited for rising premiums are higher healthcare costs, changes in federal rules, and the end of pandemic-era extra subsidies.
The information is from a report by the healthcare research group KFF (Kaiser Family Foundation).
Middle-income Americans may find it harder to afford ACA health insurance next year.
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New York City health officials are investigating 23 cases of Legionnaires' disease in two Upper East Side neighborhoods. They believe the bacteria come from cooling towers on buildings and are testing these towers to find the source.
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There are 23 cases and 17 hospitalizations from Legionnaires' disease in the Upper East Side as of July 6.
No deaths have been reported so far.
The bacteria likely come from cooling towers, which are water systems on the tops of buildings.
The affected ZIP codes are 10028, 10128, and 10075 (Carnegie Hill and Yorkville areas).
Residents are safe to use tap water and air conditioners that don’t use water.
Legionnaires' disease is a lung infection caused by Legionella bacteria found in warm water systems like cooling towers and hot tubs.
Symptoms include cough, fever, headache, muscle aches, and trouble breathing, usually appearing 2 to 14 days after exposure.
Older adults, smokers, people with lung disease, and those with weak immune systems are at higher risk.
The disease can be dangerous and requires quick diagnosis and antibiotic treatment.
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The end of a ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran has caused oil prices to rise and increased uncertainty about energy costs. The U.S. responded to attacks on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz by striking Iran. President Donald Trump announced this change while at a NATO meeting in Turkey.
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The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has ended.
Oil prices have gone up because of the increased tension.
There were attacks on three commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The U.S. carried out strikes on Iranian targets as retaliation.
President Donald Trump spoke about this situation during a NATO summit in Turkey.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial route for oil shipments.
The end of the ceasefire raises uncertainty about future energy prices.
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Bangladesh had made strong progress in controlling measles with high vaccination rates, but since March 2024, nearly 750 people have died and over 120,000 cases have been reported. The recent outbreak is linked to vaccine supply delays, political changes, and impacts from the Covid-19 pandemic, leading to overwhelmed hospitals and many severe cases, especially among children.
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Bangladesh had vaccination rates over 90% before March 2024.
Since March, nearly 750 people, mostly children, have died from measles.
More than 120,000 suspected and confirmed measles cases have been reported.
Hospitals are overcrowded, with some holding four times their capacity.
Vaccine order delays occurred during a 2023-2024 political transition and changes in procurement policies.
UNICEF warned about potential vaccine gaps before the outbreak but did not get specific warnings about the outbreak.
Covid-19 pandemic disruptions contributed to delays in vaccination efforts.
Political turmoil included protests that removed an authoritarian leader and changed government administration.
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A man named Tyler Robinson is charged with killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a university campus in Utah. At a court hearing, prosecutors said Robinson's roommate was given immunity and provided recorded statements about the case, which include text messages admitting the crime.
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Tyler Robinson, 23, faces an aggravated murder charge for Charlie Kirk's death on September 10.
Prosecutors want the death penalty for Robinson.
Robinson’s roommate, Lance Twiggs, was given immunity for his recorded statements to the police.
Twiggs’ statements were videotaped and are being considered as evidence.
Robinson allegedly admitted to the shooting in a text message to Twiggs.
Investigators found a bolt-action rifle believed to be the murder weapon near the shooting site.
DNA from a towel near the weapon matched both Twiggs and Robinson.
The court hearing will decide if the case goes to trial and if the death penalty stays on the table.
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President Donald Trump called on the U.S. Supreme Court to reconsider a case about birthright citizenship after reports of hospitals advertising birth packages to expectant mothers from Mexico. The president criticized what he described as a scheme allowing people to gain citizenship through giving birth in the U.S., and Texas officials have asked for an investigation into one hospital's advertising practices.
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President Trump urged the Supreme Court to re-examine a birthright citizenship case recently rejected by the court.
The case involves the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to anyone born in the U.S.
Billboards along the U.S.-Mexico border have advertised birth packages costing $3,950 to $5,525 at a Texas hospital.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott called the practice "birth tourism" and asked for an investigation of the hospital.
The hospital confirmed it was behind the ads but denied supporting illegal activity.
Republicans in Congress have introduced bills to restrict birth tourism by limiting entry to pregnant visitors not related to U.S. citizens.
The Supreme Court’s recent ruling affirmed that children born in the U.S. are citizens at birth, based on the 14th Amendment and a precedent from 1898.
The Trump administration previously tried to end automatic citizenship for children of undocumented or temporary residents but was blocked by courts.
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Graham Platner is still running for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine despite calls from Democratic leaders to drop out. His campaign has weakened after an accusation of sexual assault, which he denies.
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Graham Platner is a candidate for the U.S. Senate from Maine.
He has been accused of sexual assault.
Platner denies the sexual assault allegation.
Democratic leaders have asked him to end his campaign.
Despite this, Platner has not withdrawn from the race.
His campaign is reportedly struggling following the accusation.
CBS News correspondent Caitlin Huey-Burns reported this information.
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The Israeli ambassador to the United Nations said that Israel does not plan to stay in Lebanon for a long time. President Donald Trump said he thinks Israeli forces might leave southern Lebanon soon.
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Israel currently has forces in southern Lebanon.
The Israeli ambassador to the U.N. is Danny Danon.
Ambassador Danon said Israel does not want to remain in Lebanon in the long term.
President Donald Trump commented that Israeli troops might withdraw soon.
The situation involves the ongoing presence of Israeli military forces near Lebanon.
This topic was discussed during a CBS News interview.
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The Jackdaw gas field in the North Sea needs UK government approval to start production and help avoid gas shortages this winter. The project could supply about six percent of the UK’s gas needs starting October 1, but environmental groups oppose it due to climate concerns.
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Jackdaw is a gas field located 150 miles east of Aberdeen in the North Sea.
The UK government is reviewing new applications to approve production at Jackdaw and another field called Rosebank.
If approved, Jackdaw could supply six percent of the UK’s gas demand from October 1.
The UK currently has only about eight days of gas storage available.
Delays in approval could risk gas shortages, especially during bad weather or geopolitical threats.
The Jackdaw project has cost around £1.5 billion and is owned by Adura, a joint venture of Shell and Equinor.
Environmental groups argue that approving new oil and gas projects worsens climate change and serves only a small part of UK’s gas needs.
Some UK politicians and unions support expanding North Sea oil exploration to secure jobs and energy supply.
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President Donald Trump announced that the United States will stop trading with Spain. This decision could affect many products and industries that rely on trade between the two countries.
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President Trump declared that the U.S. will end trade relations with Spain.
The announcement was made on a Wednesday during a public event.
The decision could impact billions of dollars worth of goods.
Many industries could be affected by the trade cutoff.
The statement was made alongside NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte.
The reason given was that Spain is considered a "wasted cause" for trade.
This move would change how U.S. companies do business internationally.
The exact timeline and details of the trade cutoff were not provided.
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The movie "Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass" is a comedy about a woman named Gail who travels from Kansas to Hollywood seeking to use a fictional "celebrity sex pass" with actor Jon Hamm. The film, directed by David Wain, uses absurd humor to explore Hollywood and celebrity culture through Gail’s wild and strange experiences.
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The main character, Gail, is played by Zoey Deutch.
Gail’s goal is to use a "celebrity sex pass," a made-up idea letting her have sex with a famous person.
Jon Hamm plays himself in the film, as the man Gail wants to meet.
The story is a mix of comedy and surreal adventure similar to “The Wizard of Oz."
The film was directed by David Wain, who also co-wrote it with Ken Marino.
Other actors in the movie include John Slattery, Ben Wang, and Miles Gutierrez-Riley.
The film includes odd side stories like a briefcase mix-up and a conspiracy to crash the global economy, adding to its absurd tone.
The movie plays with the weirdness of Hollywood and celebrity life in a fun, exaggerated way.
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Louise Lasser, an actress known for the 1970s TV show Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman and early films by Woody Allen, has died at age 87 in Manhattan. She became famous for her role as a housewife in a show that made fun of soap operas and also appeared in films and TV shows over many decades.
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Louise Lasser died at home in Manhattan at the age of 87.
She starred in Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman, a parody of soap operas that aired from 1976 to 1977 with over 300 episodes.
Lasser played a housewife who experienced strange and disturbing events in the show.
She appeared in Woody Allen’s early films, including Bananas and Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Sex.
Lasser studied political science before training as an actress with Sanford Meisner.
She was married to Woody Allen for four years.
Lasser appeared in many TV shows such as The Bob Newhart Show, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and Girls.
She was in films like Happiness, Mystery Men, and Requiem for a Dream.
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At the recent NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, President Donald Trump was not the tallest leader as several other leaders were as tall or taller than his 6-foot-3 height. This summit featured an unusually tall group of heads of state, including Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama at 6-foot-7 and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at about 6-foot-6.
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President Trump is listed as 6-foot-3 tall.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, a former basketball player, is about 6-foot-7 and the tallest leader at the summit.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is reported to be about 6-foot-6.
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is around 6-foot-4.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković are about 6-foot-3.
Other leaders like Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (6 feet), French President Emmanuel Macron (5-foot-7), and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer (5-foot-8) are shorter than Trump.
Historically, only Abraham Lincoln (6-foot-4) and Lyndon Johnson (6-foot-3½) were taller U.S. presidents than Trump.
The 2024 NATO summit showed a rare visual where President Trump was no longer the most physically imposing figure in a group of world leaders.
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