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A film studio called Particle6 has created an AI-generated actor named Tilly Norwood, who will star in their upcoming movie "Misaligned." This film will combine human creativity with AI technology to explore themes about identity and artificial intelligence.
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Tilly Norwood is an actor created entirely by artificial intelligence and not a real person.
The UK-based company Particle6 developed Norwood and described itself as an AI-focused film studio.
The new movie "Misaligned" features Norwood in the lead role and is set in a digital world "up in the Cloud."
Particle6 uses both traditional film professionals and AI experts to make its productions.
The studio aims to show how AI can help filmmaking but still requires human skill and judgment.
When introduced in 2025, Norwood faced criticism from industry groups who believe acting should be done by humans.
The actors’ union SAG-AFTRA does not recognize Norwood as a real actor and emphasizes that creativity should remain human-centered.
The use of AI in entertainment has been a major issue in recent labor talks, leading to agreements limiting AI’s role in creative work.
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The United States will restart sending troops back to Poland in the next few weeks after a pause earlier this year. Poland’s Defense Minister confirmed the return of American soldiers as part of a rotating deployment.
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The U.S. paused the rotation of its troops in Poland earlier this year.
Poland’s Defense Minister, Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz, announced the return of these troops.
The troop rotation will resume in the coming weeks.
The deployment involves rotating American service members, not permanent stationing.
This move continues the U.S. military’s presence in Central Europe.
The Pentagon previously suspended this troop rotation for several weeks.
Poland and the U.S. have ongoing defense cooperation.
The return of troops supports regional security in Central Europe.
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The death toll from the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo has passed 500, with over 1,500 confirmed cases. Health workers in the affected province have threatened to strike due to unpaid benefits, low wages, and poor working conditions.
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At least 506 people have died and 1,561 Ebola cases confirmed in DR Congo as of early July.
The outbreak was officially declared on May 15 and is caused by the Bundibugyo virus, a rare strain with no approved vaccine or treatment.
A clinical trial for two treatments and an emergency diagnostic test have recently begun.
The outbreak started in Mongbwalu, Ituri province, where the death rate is over 50%.
Health workers are threatening to strike over unpaid benefits, low pay, poor equipment, and working conditions.
The virus has spread to areas near North Kivu and South Kivu provinces, with some controlled by the armed group M23.
North Kivu has a mortality rate of 57.4%, higher than average and worrying to health officials.
South Kivu has had no new cases since May 26, and M23-controlled areas claim the epidemic is over there.
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President Donald Trump said he asked FIFA to review the red card given to U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun at the World Cup. He called FIFA President Gianni Infantino, but said he did not demand a specific result; FIFA later lifted Balogun's suspension.
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President Trump contacted FIFA to request a review of Balogun’s red card.
The red card was given for a foul tackle during the United States’ win over Bosnia-Herzegovina.
The initial punishment was a one-game suspension for Balogun.
FIFA decided to lift the suspension after the review.
This allowed Balogun to play in the round of 16 match against Belgium.
The match took place in Seattle.
President Trump said he only asked for a review, not for a particular decision.
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President Donald Trump marked the launch of new investment accounts called ‘Trump Accounts’ for children born during his second term. The government will automatically deposit $1,000 into each of these accounts.
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President Donald Trump rang the opening bells at the New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq.
The event celebrated the start of ‘Trump Accounts’ for children born during his second term.
The accounts are special investment accounts created for these children.
The government guarantees an automatic deposit of $1,000 into each account.
The ‘Trump Accounts’ aim to help children begin saving and investing early.
This initiative is linked to President Trump’s current term in office.
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Cuba experienced a country-wide power outage due to low fuel supplies and a failing electrical system. The government is working to fix the problem while the fuel shortage has caused transportation stops and canceled many surgeries.
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Cuba has 10 million people and faced an island-wide blackout on Monday.
The state-run Electric Union reported the blackout and said they are investigating the cause.
The Ministry of Energy and Mines activated plans to restore electricity.
Fuel shortages started in January after President Donald Trump warned of tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba.
Cuba produces only 40% of its needed fuel and used up 730,000 barrels of oil from Russia by the end of April.
The government has been limiting power use with planned outages lasting over 24 hours.
Recent blackouts occurred in March and mid-May, affecting the whole island or parts of it.
The fuel and power crisis has stopped public transport and forced officials to cancel tens of thousands of surgeries.
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Iran has reappointed Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei as chief justice for another five years. This decision was announced during the funeral of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and confirmed by Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
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Gholam-Hossein Mohseni-Ejei, age 69, was reappointed chief justice for five more years.
Mojtaba Khamenei became Supreme Leader in March and confirmed the reappointment in a message.
The announcement coincided with the funeral procession of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and four family members killed in an air strike on February 28.
The funeral procession was protected by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and traveled through Tehran, Qom, Iraq, and then Mashhad.
Mohseni-Ejei is committed to fighting corruption and pursuing actions against what he called “arrogant powers” and “global aggressors.”
Under Mohseni-Ejei’s leadership, the judiciary has increased executions and crackdowns on protesters and people accused of security offenses.
The chief justice has strong powers over the judiciary, including appointing judges and legal officials, and influencing the Guardian Council, which vets election candidates and approves laws.
Mohseni-Ejei supports the “axis of resistance,” a network of armed groups allied with Iran, and has pledged to punish economic crimes like hoarding and price gouging during Iran’s economic troubles.
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George Cottrell, a convicted fraudster, has been seen frequently attending events and trips with Reform UK leader Nigel Farage. Despite claims that Cottrell has no official role in the party, his close presence and financial support have raised questions about his influence and relationship with Farage.
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George Cottrell has attended many Reform events, fundraisers, and trips with Nigel Farage.
Cottrell is described as a convicted fraudster who pleaded guilty to wire fraud and served time in prison.
Reform UK and Cottrell’s lawyers say he is an unpaid volunteer with no formal party role.
Cottrell provided security, accommodation, and staff support to Farage before the election.
Cottrell was present on a government-funded trip to Abu Dhabi with Farage in December 2025.
Cottrell also attended a 2022 trip to Thailand with Farage, funded by a major party donor.
Labour Party leaders have called for Farage to explain his personal and financial links with Cottrell.
Reform UK said gifts from Cottrell to Farage were personal and not related to party activities, so they were not disclosed.
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A 14th-century church in Melling, England, was saved from closing after nine gold coins worth about £30,000 were found hidden under its altar. The money will help the church start fixing urgent repairs, including its roof, which needed about £750,000.
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St Wilfrid's Church is about 700 years old and located in Melling near Lancaster.
The church faced closure because it could not raise £750,000 for needed repairs.
Nine gold Britannia coins worth around £30,000 were found hidden under the altar in a plastic bag and box.
The coins were discovered by Reverend Jane Lee and a lay minister before morning prayers on Good Friday, April 3.
The church believes the coins may have been hidden there about four years ago by an unknown person.
The money will be used as a starting fund to apply for grants and raise more money for repairs.
This find increased community support for saving the church, which had been struggling to stay open.
Similar mystery gifts were given to other churches nearby in 2022, but St Wilfrid’s only recently found its treasure.
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Designer Jonathan Anderson presented Dior’s Fall/Winter 2026-2027 haute couture collection in Paris. Instead of showing the wedding dress he made for Taylor Swift, he focused on artistic and sculptural pieces inspired by American artist Lynda Benglis.
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Jonathan Anderson is the new creative head for all of Dior’s fashion lines since last year.
Taylor Swift and NFL player Travis Kelce were recently married, both wearing Dior designs.
Anderson’s latest collection featured heavily pleated, sculptural clothes inspired by Lynda Benglis’s art.
Benglis is known for pouring latex and shaping metal into three-dimensional works since the 1960s.
The clothes included silver-foiled skirts, strapless lamé gowns, and tweed jackets with new shapes.
Some handbags were created in collaboration with Benglis, using metallic pleats.
The show took place outdoors in Paris during a heatwave, with fans given to guests to keep cool.
Celebrities like Sabrina Carpenter, Josh O’Connor, Priyanka Chopra, and Nick Jonas attended the event.
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President Donald Trump announced he is building a granite helipad on the White House South Lawn. The helipad is designed for new, more powerful presidential helicopters and is expected to cost up to $6 million, funded privately by Sikorsky Aircraft.
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The helipad is being built on the White House South Lawn.
It is made of carved granite and features the White House seal.
The project cost is estimated at up to $6 million and is privately funded.
Sikorsky Aircraft, part of Lockheed Martin, is funding the helipad.
The new Marine One helicopters are more powerful and can damage the grass when landing due to hot exhaust.
Older helicopters will continue to be used until a solution is found for the new helicopters.
Construction began while a temporary UFC arena was recently built on the lawn.
Lockheed Martin stated their contribution was made following all laws and was given to a nonprofit connected to the National Park Service.
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A 2-year-old child died after being left in a hot car while under the care of a babysitter in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The child was found by police and taken to a hospital but later died; the exact time the child was in the car is unknown and the investigation is ongoing.
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The incident happened on Sunday in Hallandale Beach, Florida.
The temperature felt like 101 degrees due to heat and humidity.
Police responded to a home at about 1:35 p.m. and found the child in the car.
The child was taken to a hospital but was declared dead later.
It is unclear how long the child remained in the hot car.
Hallandale Beach Police reminded caregivers to always check the back seat before leaving a vehicle.
This is at least the 10th child heat-related death in cars in the U.S. this year.
Last year, there were at least 37 deaths of children left in hot cars nationwide, according to KidsAndCars.org.
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French President Emmanuel Macron visited Damascus, Syria, for the first time since 2009, meeting with Syrian officials. This visit comes amid recent major events in the Middle East, including changes in Iran and Gaza, and raises questions about France’s goals in the region.
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Emmanuel Macron is the first French president to visit Damascus since Nicolas Sarkozy in 2009.
Macron met with Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani during his visit.
The visit took place on July 6, 2026, as part of a state visit.
Iran recently buried its Supreme Leader who died in February 2026.
Hamas has started disarming in Gaza around the same time.
The timing of Macron’s visit draws attention because of these regional developments.
The visit aims to engage with Syrian President Ahmed Al-Shareh.
This visit could signal shifts in diplomatic relations and strategies in the Middle East.
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Russia launched a large attack on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, using missiles and drones. The strike happened shortly before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was set to attend a NATO meeting in Turkey. At least 11 people were reported killed in the attack.
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Russia fired 68 missiles and sent 351 attack drones toward Kyiv.
The attack occurred late Sunday and was reported early Monday.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shared information about the attack on social media.
The strike killed at least 11 people.
The attack took place just before the annual NATO summit in Turkey.
Kyiv is the capital city of Ukraine.
NATO is a group of countries working together on defense and security.
This attack is part of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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A dog trainer explains four signs that show when a dog is ready to stop using a crate. These include being fully potty trained, knowing what is okay to chew, staying calm when home alone, and handling freedom inside the house with little trouble.
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Dogs should be reliably potty trained, meaning they know when and where to relieve themselves and can hold it appropriately.
Dogs need to understand which items they can chew and which they should avoid, showing low destructive behavior.
A dog must be calm and not distressed when left alone at home before leaving the crate.
Owners should gradually increase the time a dog spends out of the crate, starting with short periods.
Dogs should be able to roam freely at home with minimal supervision and few corrections.
Most dogs are ready to be trusted outside the crate between six and twelve months of age.
Continued crate training is beneficial, even after a dog stops sleeping in the crate regularly.
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Cedric Jubillar, a Frenchman convicted in 2025 of murdering his wife Delphine, who disappeared in 2020, has confessed to the killing from jail. He said he will tell authorities where her body is, which had never been found before.
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Delphine Jubillar disappeared in December 2020 in southern France during the COVID pandemic.
Cedric Jubillar was convicted in October 2025 and sentenced to 30 years in prison for her murder.
The body of Delphine was never found until now, and no DNA linked Cedric to the crime at trial.
Cedric always denied guilt during the trial but confessed while in jail, about two months before his appeal.
He said he hid Delphine’s body on the night she disappeared and plans to cooperate with authorities to reveal the location.
The confession letter mentioned a dispute between Cedric and Delphine but gave no further details on how she was killed.
Delphine had asked for a divorce and was having an affair, which a court heard led to a fight the night she vanished.
Legal teams expect the appeal trial to be delayed due to the new confession and ongoing search for the body.
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A important court hearing started on Monday for Tyler Robinson. He is accused of killing Charlie Kirk. CBS News reporter Carter Evans provided the latest updates.
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Tyler Robinson faces charges for killing Charlie Kirk.
The hearing took place on a Monday.
CBS News covered the hearing with reporter Carter Evans.
The case is ongoing and currently being reviewed in court.
The article did not provide details about the motive or incident.
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Journalist Dana Bash questioned Governor Doug Burgum about a march organized by the extremist group Patriot Front. Governor Burgum avoided giving a direct answer about the event. Such moments are important because they show how leaders react to extremist activities.
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Dana Bash, a journalist, asked Governor Doug Burgum about a march by Patriot Front.
Patriot Front is an extremist group.
Governor Burgum did not give a clear response about the march.
The article highlights the importance of leaders' reactions to extremist events.
These situations can influence how history views leadership decisions.
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FIFA changed its decision and suspended the red-card ban on U.S. soccer player Folarin Balogun before a World Cup match after President Donald Trump called FIFA president Gianni Infantino. This move sparked criticism from soccer officials and fans, who said politics influenced the decision and threatened the tournament’s fairness and spirit.
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FIFA used Article 27 of its rules to suspend Balogun’s red card and put him on probation instead.
Initially, FIFA said the red-card suspension could not be appealed but later reversed this after President Trump’s phone call.
President Trump said he only asked FIFA to review the case and denied telling them what to do.
UEFA criticized FIFA and Trump, saying the game’s integrity was at risk.
The Belgian Football Association asked FIFA to explain why Balogun was allowed to play and questioned his eligibility.
Former FIFA president Sepp Blatter warned against political influence in soccer.
Some fans and analysts believe this incident damaged the positive image of the U.S. team and turned the tournament into "U.S. vs. the world."
Earlier in the World Cup, many international fans enjoyed American culture, but this controversy may harm that goodwill.
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