The U.S. military carried out a strike on Sunday targeting a boat in the Caribbean that was accused of smuggling drugs. The attack resulted in two deaths and six survivors as part of ongoing efforts to stop drug trafficking in Latin America.
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The strike happened on Sunday in the Caribbean Sea.
The targeted boat was accused of carrying illegal drugs.
Two people died during the attack.
Six people survived the strike.
The action is part of a larger campaign against drug traffickers in Latin America.
The U.S. military is leading these efforts to combat drug smuggling in the region.
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Social Security faces growing financial problems because more income is earned above the current tax cap, meaning less money is taxed to support the program. If no changes are made, Social Security could run out of funds by 2032, leading to benefit cuts for millions of Americans.
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Social Security funding is strained not only by an aging population but also by rising income inequality.
Income above $184,500 (the 2026 tax cap) is not taxed for Social Security, reducing program revenue.
The share of wages taxed for Social Security has dropped from 87% in 1984 to 83% in 2026.
The ratio of workers paying into Social Security to beneficiaries receiving benefits has steadily declined.
Without change, the Social Security trust fund may be insolvent by 2032.
If insolvency occurs, benefits may be cut by about 22%, or roughly $500 per month for the average beneficiary.
Possible solutions include raising or removing the tax cap, increasing retirement age, or raising taxes.
Current retirees are not at risk of losing benefits soon, but younger workers may face cuts in the future.
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President Donald Trump answered questions from reporters in the Oval Office on Monday. He discussed several topics including Iran, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, and British politician Keir Starmer.
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President Trump spoke with reporters in the Oval Office.
The event took place on a Monday.
Topics included relations with Iran.
He also talked about Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
British political leader Keir Starmer was mentioned.
CBS News reporter Natalie Brand provided additional context after the event.
The interview was available through the CBS News app and website.
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Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party won about 90% of the seats in the recent national election. This win secures Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed another five years in power.
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Ethiopia held national elections recently.
The Prosperity Party is the ruling party in Ethiopia.
The party won approximately 90% of the seats.
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed will remain in power for another term.
The election result gives him about five more years as Prime Minister.
Other news mentioned include Tunisia’s inflation rising above 5% and a football match between Cape Verde and Uruguay.
The article focuses on the African region and political developments there.
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A clinical trial will study puberty blockers for children questioning their gender to understand their risks and benefits. Dr. Hilary Cass, who led a review on gender medicine, says the trial is important to prevent harm and improve care, with safeguards to protect participants.
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The trial will study drugs that delay puberty in gender-questioning children as young as 11.
Dr. Hilary Cass supports the trial, saying not doing it could lead to more harm.
The trial will measure physical, social, and emotional effects, including bone health and fertility.
Medication like testosterone, which causes permanent changes, is currently not allowed for under-16s in the UK.
The UK government banned private and NHS prescriptions of puberty blockers in 2024 but supports this research.
Enrollment for the trial will start in August, after setting minimum ages and safety measures.
Some campaigners oppose the trial, arguing children cannot fully consent and that it might cause irreversible harm.
Health Secretary James Murray emphasized the need for clinical evidence and safeguards for young participants.
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A NASA astronaut, Dr. Anil Menon, will conduct a test on the International Space Station to see if bacteria can survive on its outside surface in space. His main mission is to study how spaceflight affects the human body during a long stay in orbit.
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Dr. Anil Menon is a NASA astronaut and U.S. Space Force colonel.
He will launch on the Soyuz MS-29 mission next month for an eight-month stay on the ISS.
One experiment will check if bacteria can live on the outside of the space station in harsh space conditions like cosmic radiation and temperature changes.
This test will use strict controls to avoid contamination and produce clear results.
Menon will also study how microgravity and space travel impact the human body, including bone loss and other health changes.
Findings from space medicine help prepare humans for future missions to Mars, where gravity and environment are different.
Exercise on the ISS helps prevent bone loss that happens during spaceflight.
Menon plans to share his findings publicly, especially about any signs of extraterrestrial life if found.
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A fire broke out in a commercial building in Lucknow, India, where an animation coaching center was located. The fire caused the deaths of at least 15 people, and some tried to escape by jumping from the building or sliding down wires.
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The fire happened in a commercial complex in Lucknow, India.
An animation coaching center was inside the building affected by the fire.
At least 15 people died because of the fire.
Some people escaped by jumping out of windows.
Others slid down wires to get away from the fire.
The incident was captured in dramatic images.
The cause of the fire was not mentioned in the article.
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Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, was kidnapped from her home in Tucson, Arizona, on February 1, 2026. Two ransom notes were sent to local media; the second note claimed Nancy died shortly after the kidnapping. Her whereabouts remain unknown, and the FBI is still investigating.
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Nancy Guthrie was taken from her Tucson home in early February 2026.
She is the mother of Savannah Guthrie, a "Today" show host.
Two ransom notes were sent to Tucson media outlets after the abduction.
The first note demanded cryptocurrency for Nancy’s return.
The second note said Nancy died soon after being taken and was buried outdoors.
Surveillance photos showed a masked man near Nancy’s home, but no suspect has been identified.
Savannah Guthrie has publicly asked for information and urged people to come forward.
The FBI and local police are actively investigating the case and have provided contact information for tips.
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Gas prices in the U.S. have dropped by more than 13% over the past month, largely due to progress in negotiations between the United States and Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for oil shipping. While prices are expected to continue falling in the short term, experts say the decline will slow down because oil demand remains strong.
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The national average price of a gallon of gas is $3.92 as of June 22, 2026, down 62 cents (13.6%) from a month ago.
Gas prices were below $3 per gallon in late February before the conflict involving Iran caused a major oil shock.
The Strait of Hormuz was closed by Iran, affecting about 20% of the world’s oil supply and causing prices to rise.
U.S. and Iranian officials are negotiating in Switzerland to reach an agreement to reopen the strait and allow toll-free commercial shipping for 60 days.
Prices for West Texas Intermediate crude oil fell more than 20% to around $75.50 per barrel since last month.
Some parts of the expected increase in oil supply are already reflected in current gas prices.
Demand for gasoline remains high as countries refill oil reserves and people travel for summer vacations.
Experts predict gas prices will keep falling for a few weeks but the rate of decline will slow over time.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) started a new program to make early clinical trials faster. This effort aims to shorten the time it takes to develop new treatments and to keep companies from moving their research and trials to other countries like China.
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The FDA launched the program on a Monday to speed up early-stage clinical trials.
The goal is to reduce the time needed to develop new medical treatments.
The initiative is part of a larger plan by the Department of Health and Human Services.
The program seeks to stop companies from moving clinical trials overseas.
China is one of the main countries where companies have been relocating trials.
Faster clinical trials could help bring treatments to patients more quickly.
The pilot program is a test to see how well these changes work before wider use.
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The article discusses conversations with Americans and historians about what it means to be American on the country's 250th birthday. It highlights that the founding ideals of equality were contradicted by the exclusion of women, Native Americans, and Black people, with slavery continuing for many years and leading to the Civil War.
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The United States reached its 250th anniversary in the current year.
Many Americans and historians reflected on the meaning of being American at this milestone.
The Founding Fathers established a democratic republic with the idea that "all men" are created equal.
Despite this ideal, women, Native Americans, and Black people were excluded from equal rights at the start.
Slavery remained legal in the U.S. for almost 90 years after the country's founding.
Historian Joseph Ellis noted that even people against slavery were often against giving enslaved people equal treatment.
The contradiction between American ideals and realities contributed to the Civil War.
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An artist in Kerala made a handmade model of the FIFA World Cup trophy using coconut leaves and cardboard. He uses recycled materials to create his artworks.
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The artist is from Kerala, a state in India.
He made a model of the FIFA World Cup trophy.
The materials used were coconut leaves and cardboard.
These materials were recycled or discarded items.
The model is handmade, showing craftsmanship.
The FIFA World Cup trophy is a famous global football prize.
The artist’s work highlights creativity using simple materials.
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A Utah judge decided that Tyler Robinson's former roommate will not have to testify in person at the preliminary hearing for the murder case involving Charlie Kirk. The judge said any questions about the roommate's truthfulness can be addressed later during a full trial.
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The case involves the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Tyler Robinson is a suspect in the case.
The defense asked for Robinson’s former roommate to testify in person at the preliminary hearing.
The judge denied this request.
The judge explained that if the case goes to trial, the roommate’s credibility can be challenged then.
The decision means the preliminary hearing will proceed without the roommate’s in-person testimony.
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Polymarket paid social media users to post videos pretending they won large bets on its prediction market, but these bets were fake and made on copycat websites. The company used this marketing strategy to attract users to its mostly unregulated platform, which is technically barred in the US.
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Polymarket hired social media creators to film fake bets showing big winnings to promote its service.
These creators used near-identical scripts and simulated trades on copycat sites, not the real platform.
One creator posted winning $100,000 on a fake bet about President Trump saying “McDonald’s,” but the bet never happened.
Polymarket’s main platform is blocked in the US since 2022 after being called an illegal exchange by regulators.
The company offers a limited, regulated US version through a mobile app acquired from a licensed firm.
The fake bet videos got over 140 million views on TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram.
Social media creators were paid between $2,000 and $3,000 a month and told not to reveal they were paid by Polymarket.
The Wall Street Journal reviewed thousands of videos and messages showing how Polymarket directed and managed this campaign.
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Tucker Carlson, a political commentator, said he will no longer support the Republican Party. He shared this view during a podcast, explaining that recent polls influenced his decision, but he does not support the Democratic Party either.
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Tucker Carlson is a political commentator known for his opinions.
He announced he will no longer support the Republican Party.
He made this statement on the “Can’t Be Censored” podcast.
Carlson mentioned recent poll numbers as part of his reasoning.
He clarified that he is not supporting the Democratic Party.
Carlson did not provide a plan on which party or movement he might support instead.
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A Tesla car crashed into a house in Texas on June 19, killing a woman inside. The U.S. auto safety agency, NHTSA, has started a detailed investigation into the crash, which involved the car's automated driving assistance system.
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The crash happened in Texas on June 19.
A Tesla vehicle went off the road and hit a house.
A woman inside the house was seriously hurt and died.
The Tesla driver was not drunk.
The driver said the car was using its automated driving assistance system when the crash happened.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) opened a special crash investigation.
NHTSA’s special crash investigation is their most detailed type of inquiry.
Tesla did not comment on the crash or the investigation.
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A Utah judge said that during the early court hearings for Tyler Robinson, accused of killing conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk, the usual strict rules about his rights might be eased. The judge explained that hearsay evidence, which is information not directly witnessed but reported by others, could be allowed now because these hearings are not the full trial.
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Tyler Robinson is charged with killing Charlie Kirk on September 10, 2025, at Utah Valley University.
Robinson has not yet entered a plea to the aggravated murder charge.
The judge, Tony Graf Jr., said constitutional rights might be "relaxed" during preliminary hearings.
Robinson wanted his former roommate to testify in person, but the judge denied this request.
The roommate’s recorded statements and hearsay evidence might be allowed in these early hearings.
Preliminary hearings determine if there is enough evidence to hold a trial, not guilt or innocence.
Robinson’s trial is set for a later date after the preliminary hearing in July.
If found guilty, Robinson could face the death penalty; his defense wants to stop that.
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Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani, said that measures are in place to stop the talks between the US and Iran from causing more conflicts in the region. He emphasized the importance of diplomacy and respecting agreements during the negotiations.
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Qatar’s Prime Minister spoke about US-Iran negotiations on Al Jazeera.
Measures have been established to avoid escalation in areas like Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz.
The goal is to keep the talks peaceful and prevent regional tensions from increasing.
Diplomacy, or peaceful discussion, is highlighted as very important.
Respecting existing agreements is seen as key to successful negotiations.
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Madonna planned to make a movie about her life but stopped the project after a disagreement with Universal Studios about the budget. She tried other options, including making the film in Serbia and a Netflix series, but these did not work out due to rights and budget issues.
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Madonna worked for two years on a script for her life story movie.
Universal Studios disagreed with her over the movie’s budget, which she wanted to be large due to her eventful life.
Madonna suggested filming in Serbia to lower costs, but Universal did not support the idea.
Netflix later offered to make a series, but the rights to the story were owned by Universal and too expensive to buy.
The movie was announced in 2020, with Julia Garner set to play Madonna.
Madonna is releasing a new album, "Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II," on July 3.
This album will be her first in seven years, following 2019’s "Madame X."
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Alan Dershowitz, who once defended Jeffrey Epstein, will be questioned by the House Oversight Committee on July 20. The interview will be officially recorded to gather information related to Epstein’s case.
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Alan Dershowitz was Jeffrey Epstein’s defense lawyer.
Epstein was a convicted sex offender.
Dershowitz helped Epstein get a plea deal in 2008.
The plea deal was controversial.
Dershowitz will be interviewed by the House Oversight Committee.
The interview is scheduled for July 20.
The session will be transcribed (officially recorded).
The questioning is part of a House investigation linked to Epstein.
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