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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen said she will still run for president next year after an appeals court confirmed her conviction for embezzlement. The court reduced the length of her ban from holding office, allowing her to stand in the election.
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Marine Le Pen’s embezzlement conviction was confirmed by an appeals court.
The court shortened her ban from holding political office.
Despite the conviction, Le Pen declared she will continue her presidential campaign.
Le Pen leads the far-right National Rally party in France.
The ruling allows Le Pen to legally run in the upcoming presidential election.
The case has drawn significant political attention in France.
Some French politicians criticized Le Pen’s conviction as part of a larger debate about politics and justice in France.
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Bill O’Reilly encouraged Americans to invest in the stock market despite concerns about rising prices. He said his investments are doing well because of policies from President Donald Trump that benefit large companies, but noted that many Americans do not take part in investing.
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Bill O’Reilly spoke on Monday about the U.S. economy and stock market.
He told Americans to invest in the stock market.
O’Reilly described rising prices as something people should not complain about.
He said his own portfolio (investment holdings) is performing well.
O’Reilly credited President Donald Trump’s policies for appealing to large companies.
He pointed out that about 40 percent of Americans do not participate in capitalism, meaning they may not invest or benefit from economic growth.
The message was aimed at encouraging more people to engage with investing and the economy.
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President Donald Trump criticized some NATO allies for not supporting the United States during its conflict with Iran. He questioned why the U.S. spends a lot of money on the NATO alliance if European countries do not offer help.
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President Trump expressed frustration with NATO allies over their lack of support in the Iran conflict.
He highlighted the high cost the U.S. pays to maintain the NATO alliance.
Some European NATO members did not back the U.S. in the conflict with Iran.
The criticism focuses on the perceived imbalance of contributions and support within NATO.
This issue relates to the U.S.’s role and expectations in international military alliances.
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The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) plans to spend more than $25 million to inform voters about elections happening in various states. This includes $13 million focused on educating about state Supreme Court races.
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The ACLU announced the $25 million spending on Monday.
The money will be used to educate voters about different election races and ballot measures.
$13 million of the total will go toward helping voters understand state Supreme Court elections.
The effort is nationwide, covering multiple states.
The ACLU is working with its Voter Education Fund for these activities.
The goal is to increase voter knowledge and participation in the midterm elections.
The spending is part of broader voter education efforts, not direct campaign contributions.
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Several veterans groups have asked Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, to quit the race. This request comes after a new report about a sexual assault allegation against him.
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Graham Platner is running for the U.S. Senate in Maine as a Democrat.
Three veterans organizations are involved in calling for him to leave the race.
One group, Veterans For Responsible Leadership, took back its endorsement of Platner.
The reason for this action is a new, credible sexual assault allegation reported recently.
These events are affecting Platner’s political campaign in Maine.
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Democrats in Maine may need to replace their Senate candidate, Graham Platner, due to a sexual assault allegation. If Platner drops out by July 13, the Maine Democratic Party has until July 27 to select a new nominee for the general election ballot.
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Graham Platner faces a sexual assault allegation from a woman he dated in 2021, which he denies.
Platner has also faced past controversies regarding inappropriate texts, Reddit posts, and a tattoo linked to a Nazi symbol.
The Maine Democratic Party and national Democrats have pressured Platner to leave the race, and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee has pulled funding from his campaign.
State law requires Platner to withdraw by July 13 to be removed from the ballot.
If Platner withdraws in time, the Maine Democratic Party must name a replacement by July 27.
The party has not specified how it will choose a new nominee but aims for a process that is open and inclusive.
Replacing a statewide nominee suddenly is unusual in Maine politics.
Possible replacement candidates include Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows, former state Senate President Troy Jackson, and former CDC Director Nirav Shah.
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The state of Utah has taken away the license of Provo Canyon School, a boarding school where Paris Hilton says she was abused as a teenager. The school failed to meet health and safety rules, including problems with staff care, neglect, and background checks, and must close by early August.
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Utah revoked the license of Provo Canyon School in Springville for many health and safety violations.
The school has 15 days to ask for a hearing before the Utah health department.
Violations include not enough staff, unnecessary physical restraint, neglect, and poor employee screening.
The state ordered the school to stop all services by August 6.
Paris Hilton says she was abused at the school in the late 1990s, including being locked in solitary without clothes and given unknown pills.
Hilton has spoken to lawmakers to help pass laws protecting teens in Utah and other states.
The school is now under new ownership and has not commented on past issues.
Utah is a major center for private residential programs for troubled teens, often called the “troubled teen industry.”
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Tyler Robinson is charged with killing Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University. He reportedly changed clothes before shooting Kirk from a rooftop and fled on foot afterwards. Authorities presented surveillance videos, a note from Robinson, and other evidence during a court hearing.
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Tyler Robinson arrived on campus about four hours before the shooting and initially wore shorts and a T-shirt.
Robinson bought food at Chick-fil-A and interacted with Kirk’s staff before changing clothes and returning to the campus roof.
Surveillance footage shows Robinson climbing to the rooftop, lying down, and shooting Charlie Kirk during a campus event.
Robinson fled on foot after the shooting; police later found the suspected murder weapon wrapped in a towel in nearby woods.
Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty, stating the shooting endangered others at the event.
Robinson left a note and sent texts to his roommate claiming he targeted Kirk because of his “hatred.”
The hearing included testimony from a former university police officer who described the rooftop as a “sniper pad.”
DNA and autopsy evidence are expected to be presented in court; Robinson has not entered a plea.
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President Donald Trump’s administration has canceled temporary permission that allowed Iran to sell oil. This decision came after Iran attacked ships near the Strait of Hormuz in the last day.
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The U.S. Department of Treasury announced the cancellation of oil sale waivers for Iran.
These waivers were part of a prior agreement with Iran allowing limited oil sales.
The waivers were revoked less than three weeks after being issued.
The revocation responds directly to recent Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Office of Foreign Assets Control ended the general license permitting Iranian oil sales.
The U.S. views Iran’s attacks as unacceptable and promises consequences.
U.S. negotiators continue to seek a final agreement with Iran based on Iran’s behavior.
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Google will hold its Pixel 11 launch event on August 12 in New York City. New Pixel phones are expected to have similar designs to last year’s models but may come with higher prices due to parts shortages related to AI technology. Google is also likely to announce the Pixel Watch 5 with minor design changes.
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The Pixel 11 event is scheduled for August 12 at 6 pm ET in New York City.
The new Pixel phones will look very similar to last year’s models, with small design tweaks like rear notification lights called “Pixel Glow.”
Google may remove the 128GB base storage option for smaller phones, starting with 256GB instead.
Expected starting prices in Europe are 999 euros for Pixel 11 and 1,199 euros for Pixel 11 Pro, about 100 euros higher than last year.
If prices follow the usual US conversion, the Pixel 11 may start at $899, $100 more than last year, and the Pixel 11 Pro around $1,099.
The Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold will also likely increase in price, possibly reaching up to $1,899 for the foldable model.
Google may also introduce the Pixel Watch 5, possibly using a Google-designed chip instead of Qualcomm’s Snapdragon.
The Pixel Watch design will probably stay similar to previous versions with minor updates.
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A Utah judge reversed a decision to exclude a modified video from evidence in the murder case of Charlie Kirk, but ruled the video should not be shown publicly because it is not properly edited to protect privacy. Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Kirk, faces charges including aggravated murder and prosecutors want the death penalty. The judge must decide if there is enough evidence for the case to go to trial.
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Utah Judge Tony Graf changed his earlier ruling and allowed a modified video to be used as evidence in the Tyler Robinson murder case.
The video shows the shooting of Charlie Kirk from multiple camera angles, including zoomed-in views.
The judge ordered the video not to be shown to the media or public during hearings.
Tyler Robinson has not yet entered a plea and will do so if the case goes to trial.
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Robinson, charged with aggravated murder and other offenses.
Robinson is accused of killing conservative commentator Charlie Kirk in September 2025.
Defense lawyers argue media coverage and publicizing evidence may bias potential jurors against Robinson.
Surveillance footage shows Robinson on Utah Valley University campus multiple times on the day of the shooting.
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New satellites called FireSat use special cameras and software to find wildfires from space. These satellites can help firefighters by spotting fires early.
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FireSat satellites have cameras designed to detect wildfires.
They use imaging software to identify fires from space.
The satellites aim to find fires quickly to assist firefighting teams.
Muon Space is the company behind FireSat satellites.
Jonny Dyer is the CEO of Muon Space.
Early fire detection can help reduce damage from wildfires.
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Nigel Farage has quit as a Member of Parliament (MP), causing a special election in Clacton where he intends to run again. He is being investigated over whether he should have reported a £5 million gift from a cryptocurrency billionaire but says he did nothing wrong and needs the money for security.
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Nigel Farage resigned as an MP, leading to a by-election in Clacton.
Farage plans to run in the by-election.
He is under investigation for not declaring a £5 million gift from Christopher Harborne, a cryptocurrency billionaire.
Farage says he used the money to pay for his security.
He claims the investigation and media coverage unfairly target him and his family.
Farage described the election as a battle between ordinary people and the establishment.
The by-election results will decide if voters support Farage despite the investigation.
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A New York man, David Streever, is suing the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after federal officers went to his home with a warning about an email he sent to a former ICE leader. Streever says ICE violated his right to free speech by treating his critical email as a threat.
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David Streever is a U.S. citizen living in upstate New York.
Federal officers visited his home in June while he was in Finland, warning about an email he sent in January to Todd Lyons, then acting ICE director.
The email criticized ICE after an officer fatally shot a protester in Minneapolis.
Streever’s lawsuit claims his First Amendment rights protecting free speech were violated.
ICE has not commented due to an ongoing investigation; Homeland Security denies suppressing free speech.
Another New York resident, Paigelynne Gonyea, was also warned by federal agents after posting on social media about an ICE officer.
Gonyea is accused of illegally sharing the officer’s home address online.
The New York Attorney General’s office is aware and reviewing federal agents’ contacts with both residents.
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The Trump administration has kept the process for spouses of U.S. citizens to get green cards but has increased the level of enforcement and careful checks. This has made the process slower and harder, especially for spouses from certain countries where visa issuance has been paused.
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Marriage to a U.S. citizen is a common way for foreign spouses to get green cards.
The Trump administration increased enforcement and scrutiny of these green card applications.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) says thorough screening is necessary for national safety.
Some visa processes for spouses from 19 countries were fully suspended starting January 1.
Partial visa suspensions delayed processing for spouses from additional countries.
These harsher measures can separate families longer due to processing delays.
Cases involving spouses from restricted countries or with prior immigration issues face higher chances of denial.
Despite changes, the legal path to a green card through marriage remains in place.
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At a Nato summit in Ankara, President Donald Trump was given a warm welcome by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The meeting focused on strengthening Europe's defenses, updating military equipment, and addressing threats like Russian missile attacks, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky urging quicker development of air defense systems.
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President Trump attended the Nato summit in Ankara and was welcomed personally by President Erdogan.
Trump repeated a controversial idea that the US should consider taking over Greenland, part of Denmark, a Nato member.
Denmark’s prime minister warned that a US takeover of Greenland would damage Nato.
President Trump criticized Nato allies for not fully supporting his conflict with Iran earlier this year.
British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer participated in the summit amid criticism of the UK’s defense investment.
Nato announced contracts for new transport aircraft from Airbus and plans to replace old AWACS planes with Swedish GlobeEye planes.
Ukraine’s President Zelensky called for faster production of Europe’s own missile defense systems due to recent Russian missile attacks on Kyiv.
Europe is working to build stronger air defenses as the US reduces some defense commitments.
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Senate Democrats including Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden, and Chuck Schumer are asking questions about President Donald Trump’s tax settlement with the IRS. They want to know if the agreement also protects businesses connected to him from tax claims.
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Senate Democrats are investigating President Trump’s IRS settlement.
The IRS settlement stops the agency from pursuing some tax claims against President Trump.
Democrats are concerned if the settlement also applies to businesses linked to President Trump.
Key Senate Democrats involved include Elizabeth Warren, Ron Wyden, and Chuck Schumer.
The questioning focuses on the implications of the settlement for related companies.
The story was reported by Jake Rosen for CBS News.
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Former NBA player Lamar Odom was arrested in Las Vegas in January for driving under the influence, speeding, and failing to stay in his lane. He plans to enter a no-contest plea, which will reduce the DUI charge to reckless driving without admitting guilt.
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Lamar Odom was arrested on January 17 in Las Vegas for DUI, speeding, and improper lane change.
He initially pleaded not guilty but now plans to enter a no-contest plea to lower the charge to reckless driving.
A no-contest plea means Odom accepts the punishment without saying he is guilty.
The case was scheduled for a bench trial but was postponed to allow for the plea entry later this month.
Police reported Odom had bloodshot eyes and smelled of marijuana during the traffic stop.
Odom reportedly failed field sobriety tests while stopped by the Nevada State Police.
Odom had a previous DUI arrest in Los Angeles in 2013 and received probation.
He is a former NBA player who won two championships with the Los Angeles Lakers.
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Democratic strategist James Carville said Democrats should see Republicans as opponents, not partners, when dealing with politics. He made this statement during a podcast discussion about the Founding Fathers and political struggles.
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James Carville is a Democratic political strategist.
Carville appeared on the “Politics War Room” podcast.
He suggested Democrats should treat Republicans as adversaries.
Carville quoted historian Joseph Ellis during the conversation.
The discussion included references to the Founding Fathers of the United States.
The focus was on political strategy and how parties interact.
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George Clooney will receive the Golden Lion Lifetime Achievement Award at the Venice Film Festival in September for his long career in acting, producing, and directing. The festival also recognized his work in social and humanitarian causes.
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George Clooney has acted in over 50 films and is one of Hollywood’s top-grossing actors.
The Venice Film Festival runs from September 2 to 12 in Lido di Venezia, Italy.
Clooney will be honored with the Golden Lion, a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to cinema.
He has worked in many genres including war, thriller, comedy, science fiction, and drama.
Clooney is one of three actors nominated for Oscars in six different categories, including directing and writing.
The festival highlighted Clooney’s social and humanitarian work alongside his film career.
Clooney said the Venice Festival is his favorite and called the award a “tremendous honor.”
His most recent film, "Jay Kelly," was released in 2025.
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