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Speaker Mike Johnson said House Republicans are considering different ways to change the law about birthright citizenship after the Supreme Court rejected President Trump’s executive order on the issue. Johnson emphasized the need to find a legislative solution.
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The Supreme Court ruled against President Trump’s executive order that aimed to limit birthright citizenship.
Speaker Mike Johnson represents Louisiana and leads the House Republican conference.
Johnson said House Republicans are exploring all options to address birthright citizenship through legislation.
Birthright citizenship is the legal right that grants citizenship to anyone born in the United States.
Johnson spoke about this topic during an interview on Fox News Sunday with Shannon Bream.
The House GOP aims to find a legislative fix rather than relying on executive orders.
The debate follows one of President Trump’s policy priorities during his current term.
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Prince Harry is arriving in London for events related to the Invictus Games. He had planned to bring his wife Meghan and their two children, but they will not come due to a disagreement about security arrangements.
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Prince Harry is visiting London on Monday.
His visit is connected to the Invictus Games, a sports event for wounded veterans.
Harry originally planned to bring Meghan Markle and their two children.
They decided not to join him because of a security dispute.
The security issue involves disagreements about protection measures.
The information comes from BBC and CBS News reports.
This is Prince Harry’s first planned family visit to the U.K. in four years.
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Iran is honoring Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as people mourn him. His son, Mojtaba Khamenei, who is expected to succeed him, has not appeared publicly, leading to rumors about his health.
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Iran is mourning Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The country is holding ceremonies to honor him.
Mojtaba Khamenei is Ayatollah Khamenei’s son and possible successor.
Mojtaba has not been seen in public recently.
There are rumors that Mojtaba might be seriously injured.
The situation has raised questions about Iran’s future leadership.
CBS News reported these developments.
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Seventeen states and local areas raised their minimum wage this month to help workers keep up with rising prices. The federal minimum wage has stayed at $7.25 per hour since 2009, losing much of its value due to inflation, leading many states to set higher local rates.
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The federal minimum wage has not increased since 2009 and remains $7.25 per hour.
Inflation has reduced the buying power of the federal minimum wage by over 27% since 2009 and 40% since 1968.
Seventeen states and localities raised their minimum wages in July, affecting about 361,000 workers.
Washington state has the highest minimum wage at $17.13 per hour, creating a large gap compared to states with only the federal rate.
Thirty states and Washington, D.C. have minimum wages higher than the federal level.
Some states, mainly in the South, stick to the $7.25 minimum because they do not have their own wage laws or their laws set lower wages.
A new federal bill proposes gradually raising the national minimum wage to $25 per hour by 2031-2039 depending on business size.
The proposed raise aims to support workers and is part of a broader political effort to connect with working-class voters.
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The article discusses the issue of blocking press access to state executions in the United States. It questions the use of the word "dignity" to justify denying journalists the chance to report on these executions.
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Some states do not allow the press to witness executions.
Officials often say this is to preserve the "dignity" of the process.
The article argues that calling executions "dignified" is inconsistent because they involve killing a citizen.
Press access helps provide transparency about how executions are carried out.
Limiting press presence can reduce public understanding of the death penalty.
The debate raises questions about government transparency and accountability.
The issue relates to broader discussions about the death penalty in the U.S.
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Marine Le Pen has been a key figure in French far-right politics for over 40 years. She led the National Rally party to become a strong opposition force but now faces a court ruling that could stop her from running in the 2027 presidential election due to a public funds embezzlement conviction.
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Marine Le Pen joined the far-right National Front party, founded by her father Jean-Marie Le Pen, when she was 18 years old.
She was first elected as a regional counsellor in 1998 and supported her father during party disputes.
In 2004, she became a Member of the European Parliament (MEP) and served for almost 13 years.
French courts found she was involved in using European Parliament funds improperly to pay party employees.
In 2011, she became leader of the party, renamed National Rally, aiming to broaden its appeal in French politics.
Le Pen ran for president multiple times and increased her party’s influence in parliament.
A court ruling in 2026 may declare her ineligible to run for president in 2027 if her appeal is rejected.
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A Russian patrol plane flew very close to the U.K.’s aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales while it was conducting NATO air defense operations near Iceland. Two British F-35 fighter jets were sent to intercept the plane and escort it away after it dropped sonar devices nearby.
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A Russian Bear-F patrol aircraft approached the HMS Prince of Wales carrier group at low altitude near Iceland.
The Russian plane flew unusually close and dropped multiple sonobuoys, devices used to detect submarines, near the carrier.
Two British F-35 fighter jets were launched to intercept and escort the Russian plane away.
The incident happened in the Norwegian Sea during Operation FIRECREST, a NATO mission.
The U.K. Defense Secretary and the Icelandic Foreign Minister recently visited the carrier, highlighting the mission’s importance.
The operation is part of NATO’s efforts to defend the North Atlantic amid rising Russian military actions.
The U.K. government recently announced a large defense spending increase, but it is less than what the military requested.
Russia has been involved in several recent aggressive actions near NATO countries, increasing tensions in the region.
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Millions of people gathered in Tehran for the funeral of Iran's late supreme leader, Ali Khamenei. The large crowd reflects the strong feelings many had for him, similar to the turnout for his predecessor's funeral many years ago.
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Ali Khamenei was Iran's supreme leader until his recent death.
His funeral took place in Tehran, the capital city of Iran.
Millions attended the funeral procession.
The large number of attendees shows widespread emotion and respect.
This funeral crowd size could match the one for Iran’s previous supreme leader nearly 40 years ago.
The event drew interest from various political and social groups in Iran.
Khamenei’s sons were present at the funeral, but the new leader was not seen there.
The funeral received coverage from international news organizations like France 24.
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A seaplane made a hard landing in New York City's East River near Midtown Manhattan. Eight people were on board, including a 16-year-old who said the experience was frightening. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating the incident.
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A seaplane landed roughly in the East River by Midtown Manhattan.
There were eight passengers on the plane.
One passenger was a 16-year-old who described the landing as scary.
The plane splashed down in the water during the landing.
The FAA is looking into what caused the hard landing.
No details on injuries were provided in the report.
The incident occurred in New York City, a major international location.
Authorities responded to the scene after the landing occurred.
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The UK is expected to experience a heatwave with temperatures above 30°C (86°F) for up to 10 days in a row starting midweek. Amber and yellow heat-health alerts are in place to warn people about potential health risks, especially for older adults and those with health conditions.
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Temperatures in parts of the UK could reach as high as 34°C (93°F) from midweek.
Amber heat-health alerts apply to the Midlands, eastern, and southern England from July 8 to July 12.
Yellow heat-health alerts cover northern England during the same period.
The heatwave is the third this year and may last longer than previous ones in May and June.
High temperatures may cause more health problems and increase deaths, especially among people over 65 or with health issues.
Nighttime temperatures will generally be lower than in the last heatwave, giving some relief, though some cities may still have warm nights.
Past heatwaves reached up to 37.7°C, but this one is expected to be less extreme in most areas.
The heatwave is part of a larger trend of rising temperatures across Europe.
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A fast-moving wildfire started on July 4 near Thessaloniki, Greece’s second largest city, threatening nearby suburbs and forcing evacuations. Strong winds made it hard to control the fire, and a 76-year-old man was arrested for allegedly causing the blaze after sparks from his vehicle started it.
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The wildfire began on July 4 in a mountainous ravine north of Thessaloniki.
Three small suburbs were evacuated due to the spreading fire.
Strong winds helped the fire spread quickly and made firefighting difficult.
A 76-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of starting the fire.
Officials say sparks from the man’s vehicle may have ignited the wildfire.
Thessaloniki is the second largest city in Greece.
The fire happened during hot weather conditions in the region.
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A police officer in Ohio was killed while responding to a 911 call reporting gunshots. The suspect and two other people also died, and two other officers and a police dog were injured in the incident.
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The event happened Sunday night in Rittman, Ohio, about 40 miles south of Cleveland.
The 911 call came in around 9:30 p.m. reporting shots fired and a disturbance.
Officers arrived and immediately faced gunfire.
One police officer died at the scene.
The suspect and two other people also died.
Two officers and a police dog were injured; their conditions were not known.
The sheriff did not release names or further details about the people who died.
The sheriff declined to answer additional questions about the incident.
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National Guard soldiers in Memphis shot and killed a 20-year-old man named Tyrin Johnson early Sunday after he reportedly pulled a gun on them during a chase. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation is looking into the incident, and no one else was hurt.
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The shooting happened around 4 a.m. Sunday when soldiers responded to a gunfire report.
Tyrin Johnson was shot and died at the scene despite first aid attempts from National Guard medical specialists.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation said two soldiers fired on Johnson and are investigating why the situation escalated.
Memphis Mayor Paul Young called the shooting unfortunate and is waiting for the investigation’s results.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee deployed the National Guard to help reduce crime in Memphis as part of a task force supported by President Trump.
The deployment of the National Guard was temporarily stopped in court but later allowed to continue.
The Memphis Safe Taskforce, which includes federal and local agencies, has been linked to at least four officer-involved shootings so far.
Tyrin Johnson was a Tennessee State University student, a father, and involved in his family’s construction business.
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Sky has agreed to buy ITV’s broadcasting and streaming business for £1.6 billion, creating the largest commercial broadcaster in the UK. Separately, easyJet plans to accept a £5.5 billion takeover offer from the US investment firm Castlelake, which would make easyJet a private company.
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Sky will pay £1.2 billion in cash and contribute Love Productions, valued at £200 million, for the ITV deal.
An extra £200 million may be paid by Sky if advertising goals are met in 2027.
The ITV sale will return about £950 million in cash to ITV shareholders, equal to 25p per share.
Sky and ITV agreed to spend at least £2.1 billion on content from 2028 to 2032.
The ITV and Sky deal is expected to finish in the second half of next year.
easyJet has agreed in principle to a £5.5 billion takeover by Castlelake after weeks of talks.
This deal would take easyJet, the UK’s largest low-cost airline, off the public stock market and make it privately owned.
Both deals reflect significant changes in the UK media and airline industries involving large financial transactions and ownership shifts.
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Millions of Americans will receive their next Social Security payments this week, with some eligible for up to $5,181 per month. Payments are sent on different Wednesdays based on birth dates to spread out distribution, and the next payment on July 8 is for those born between the 1st and 10th of any month.
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Social Security payments are issued on different Wednesdays depending on the recipient’s birth date.
The July 8 payment is for people born from the 1st to the 10th day of any month.
Others born between the 11th and 20th get paid on July 15, and those born between the 21st and 31st on July 22.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients were paid on July 1.
People who started receiving Social Security before May 1997 get paid earlier in the month.
The maximum Social Security payment in 2026 is $5,181 per month, but only a small number of people receive this.
How much a person gets depends on their work history, earnings, and when they start claiming benefits.
If payment doesn’t arrive on the expected day, the SSA suggests waiting three more days before reporting it.
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President Donald Trump has called himself the most pro-crypto president and has taken steps to support the cryptocurrency industry. Despite this, Bitcoin’s price has dropped about 50% from its all-time high, and a new bill aiming to clarify crypto regulations is still waiting for approval in the Senate.
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President Trump promised to make the U.S. a leader in cryptocurrency before his 2024 election.
Since taking office, he has reduced some crypto regulations and appointed officials favorable to the industry.
Bitcoin has fallen about 50% from its highest price and dropped 28% in 2026 so far.
The Digital Asset Market Clarity Act aims to provide clear rules for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and encourage investment.
The bill passed the House and the Senate Banking Committee but faces delays in the full Senate due to ethical concerns linked to Trump’s crypto interests.
Experts say the bill could help Bitcoin’s price by reducing legal uncertainty and encouraging more investors.
The U.S. government holds a large amount of Bitcoin already.
President Trump has said he will “never let crypto down” and claims to have helped save the industry.
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At least 25 people, including four prison guards, were killed and over 100 injured during two days of riots at Negombo Prison in Sri Lanka. The violence started with fights between inmates and escalated into large disturbances involving gunfire and roof-top protests.
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The riots happened over two days at Negombo Prison, north of Sri Lanka’s capital, Colombo.
Violence began after two groups of prisoners clashed and some inmates reportedly took weapons from guards.
Four prison guards and at least 21 inmates were killed during the riots.
Prisoners from both male and female sections climbed onto rooftops demanding to be released.
The unrest was triggered by an inmate reporting a drug trafficking operation inside the prison.
Some injured prisoners had bullet wounds, cuts, and bruises and were taken to local hospitals.
The prison’s roof partly collapsed, injuring some female inmates.
Sri Lankan prisons are severely overcrowded, holding four times their intended number of inmates.
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The Scottish government plans to introduce a new "mansion tax" that would nearly double the council tax on the most expensive homes, starting from April 2028. The tax targets homes valued over £1 million, with higher rates for those above £2 million, aiming to raise up to £16 million annually for local councils.
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The tax could add about £3,600 a year for homes worth more than £2 million.
Homes valued between £1 million and £2 million could see an increase of around £720.
Approximately 15,000 properties (1% of Scotland’s housing) would be affected.
Two new council tax bands, I and J, will be created for homes over £1 million and over £2 million respectively.
The average council tax for the highest current band (H) is around £4,051 per year.
The proposed Band I tax bill could be about £4,800, and Band J homes could pay around £7,651 per year.
A targeted revaluation of homes above £1 million will be done to determine the new bands, costing around £5 million.
Most expensive properties are concentrated in Edinburgh and some rural areas.
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Millions of people gathered in Tehran to attend the funeral procession of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, who passed away recently. He had been laid in the Grand Mosalla religious complex for two days and is scheduled to be buried in his hometown on July 10.
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Ali Khamenei was Iran’s supreme leader.
His body was kept at the Grand Mosalla religious complex in Tehran for two days.
Millions of people joined the funeral procession in the capital city.
The burial will take place on July 10 in Khamenei’s hometown.
Khamenei’s funeral attracted hardline societal groups, according to specialists.
His sons attended the funeral without Iran’s new leader being present.
The event demonstrates significant public mourning in Iran.
Related news mentions ongoing Middle East political developments and Iran’s economic challenges.
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President Donald Trump spoke about communism several times during his Fourth of July speech at the National Mall. He also made similar comments a few days earlier at Mount Rushmore.
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President Trump delivered a speech on the Fourth of July at the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
In the speech, he mentioned the word "communists" at least six times.
He gave a similar message about communism at Mount Rushmore on the previous Friday.
The theme of his speeches included opposition to communism.
The comments were highlighted by CBS News, with reporter Nancy Cordes providing coverage.
The Fourth of July is a U.S. national holiday celebrating independence.
The National Mall is a large park in the center of Washington, D.C., often used for important public events.
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