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Iran is preparing for the funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, who was killed in a US-Israeli strike in February 2026. The funeral will take place on July 4, and officials expect 15 to 20 million people to attend.
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Ali Khamenei, Iran’s Supreme Leader, was assassinated in February 2026.
The assassination was caused by a strike involving the US and Israel.
Iran has scheduled Khamenei’s funeral for July 4, 2026.
Iranian authorities expect between 15 and 20 million people to join the funeral ceremonies.
The funeral is a major event for Iran and is receiving international attention.
The article mentions ongoing conflicts and tensions in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel, and Gaza.
The Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route, remains a critical issue in regional politics.
There are continuing discussions about peace and security in the Middle East.
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Heavy monsoon rains have caused flooding in parts of Mumbai, India. This has led to traffic jams and problems for people going about their daily activities. Weather officials say more rain is expected over the weekend.
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Mumbai is experiencing heavy monsoon rains.
Flooding has affected many areas in the city.
Traffic congestion has increased due to the flooding.
Daily life has been disrupted for many residents.
The India Meteorological Department forecast more rainfall through the weekend.
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The article gives advice on how to avoid extra charges when using money abroad. It offers tips to help people save money during their holidays by reducing hidden fees.
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The article focuses on avoiding fees related to spending money in other countries.
It provides guidance on cutting hidden costs during holidays.
The content is aimed at helping travelers manage their money better.
The advice includes practical tips to prevent unexpected charges on transactions.
The article is recent and relevant for travelers looking to save money.
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Pope Leo praised the United States for its history of welcoming migrants during a speech from the Vatican, urging America to uphold its founding ideals of unity, justice, and peace. He also planned a symbolic visit to Lampedusa, a key entry point for migrants crossing the Mediterranean, to highlight the dignity of migrants and criticize harsh immigration policies.
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Pope Leo gave a speech praising the US for welcoming migrants and highlighted the country’s founding ideals.
The speech was delivered live from the Vatican to the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia.
Pope Leo will visit Lampedusa, a southern Italian island known for receiving migrants crossing from North Africa.
At Lampedusa, he will visit migrant memorials and honor those who died making the sea journey.
The Pope’s visit and comments serve as an implicit critique of President Trump’s immigration policies.
Relations between Pope Leo and the Trump administration have been tense, partly due to differing views on immigration and international conflicts.
The Pope’s visit also honors Pope Francis, who previously brought attention to migrant issues on Lampedusa.
Lampedusa has seen over 182,000 migrants in the past three years, and many have died attempting the crossing.
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Chris Meledandri, founder and CEO of Illumination, recently received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Illumination has made many popular family movies, earning more than $11 billion worldwide since 2010, and continues to lead the market with hits like “The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” and the upcoming “Minions & Monsters.”
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Chris Meledandri is the founder and CEO of Illumination, a film animation studio.
Illumination received a Hollywood Walk of Fame star in early 2026.
The studio’s first major movie, "Despicable Me," came out in 2010.
Illumination’s films have grossed over $11 billion at the global box office.
“The Super Mario Galaxy Movie” is the only movie to earn $1 billion in 2026 so far.
“Minions & Monsters” premieres at the Annecy Film Festival and opens in theaters on July 1, 2026.
“Minions & Monsters” is the seventh film in the “Despicable Me” series and the third standalone “Minions” movie.
The movie is set in 1920s Hollywood and features the Minions making a monster film, with Jeff Bridges voicing a studio head.
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The movie "Supergirl," directed by Craig Gillespie and starring Milly Alcock, shows a punk-style Supergirl who travels through space and avoids traditional superhero norms. While Alcock’s performance and the film’s creative space setting receive praise, the story and supporting cast do not match her energy.
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"Supergirl" features Milly Alcock as Kara Zor-El, a more casual and rebellious version of the superhero.
The movie's setting is mostly in outer space rather than on Earth.
Kara avoids wearing the typical superhero costume, opting for a Blondie T-shirt instead.
Kara journeys through space in a damaged spaceship and visits various sci-fi locations.
The story is inspired by the comic series “Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow.”
Kara is drawn into a conflict when space pirates kill a young girl’s family and poison her dog Krypto.
The film was directed by Craig Gillespie and is part of the DC Universe under James Gunn.
Critics say the supporting characters and story do not fully match the lead character’s punk style and energy.
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In Buenos Aires, Argentina, a dog walker named Nahuel Meneghini dresses the 13 dogs he walks in Argentina national soccer team jerseys to show support for their World Cup team. The dogs, along with their leashes and collars, sport the team's colors and have become popular with locals and on social media.
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Nahuel Meneghini is a 33-year-old dog walker in Buenos Aires.
He dresses the 13 dogs he walks in Argentina’s World Cup soccer team jerseys.
The dogs’ leashes and collars are also in Argentina’s light blue and white colors.
Jerseys feature star player Lionel Messi’s number 10 on some dogs.
Meneghini created the idea after Argentina moved past the group stage in the World Cup.
The collars include three rivets representing Argentina’s World Cup wins in 1978, 1986, and 2022.
Their group is called “La Perroneta,” a play on the national team's nickname “La Scaloneta.”
The pack has become well known in their neighborhood and is popular on social media.
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The article presents a quiz about the history of Independence Day in the United States. It tests readers' knowledge about important facts related to the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution.
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Independence Day became a federal holiday in 1941.
The Declaration of Independence was not signed on July 4, 1776, but on a different date.
King George III was the monarch during the American Revolution.
Patrick Henry is known for saying, “Give me liberty or give me death!”
John Hancock has the largest signature on the Declaration of Independence.
France helped the American colonists financially and militarily during the Revolutionary War.
Some presidents, including John Adams and Thomas Jefferson, died on July 4.
Thomas Jefferson was on the committee that wrote the Declaration of Independence, but not all committee members signed it.
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A preliminary report by federal investigators found no evidence of engine failure or major mechanical problems before a skydiving plane crash in Missouri that killed all 12 people on board. The investigation is ongoing, and officials are still examining other factors that may have caused the crash.
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The plane crashed on June 14, 2026, near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, killing 12 people including experienced skydivers.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) found no engine failure or serious mechanical problems before the crash.
Fuel tested after the crash was clean, with no debris or sediment detected.
The plane met required weight and balance limits for the flight.
The aircraft was not equipped with a black box (voice or data recorder) because it was not required.
Investigators recovered damaged GoPro cameras from the wreckage, which may help with the investigation.
The plane went into a left turn shortly after takeoff and then crashed nose-first into a field, catching fire.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reviewing skydiving safety regulations but has not yet adopted recommended safety improvements.
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A large wildfire southwest of Denver has forced thousands of people to leave their homes and destroyed over 160 buildings. The fire, called Aspen Acres, has grown quickly due to dry weather and strong winds, covering nearly 105 square miles with no containment yet.
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The Aspen Acres fire is burning in two Colorado counties near Denver.
Over 160 structures have been destroyed by the fire.
Thousands of residents from Colorado City, Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel have been evacuated.
The fire has expanded by 17 square miles overnight and now covers about 105 square miles.
Firefighters are using water from Pueblo Reservoir to fight the fire.
About 50 National Guard soldiers are helping with road checkpoints and safety operations.
Dry weather and low snow last winter have made wildfires worse in the western U.S.
Other wildfires in the region, like the Snyder Fire and Cottonwood fire, are also burning large areas.
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Two women, Zoe Watts and Amanda Stanhope, who were drugged and raped by their partners while unconscious, have started a global support group for survivors of this crime. The National Crime Agency found a large international network involved in drug-facilitated sexual assaults and highlighted the need for better laws and support to stop and address this crime.
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Zoe Watts and Amanda Stanhope were repeatedly drugged and raped by their partners while unconscious.
Watts created a support network that has attracted hundreds of survivors worldwide, including about 80 in the UK.
The National Crime Agency exposed an international network linked to drug-facilitated sexual assaults and found over 270 individuals connected to an online forum.
Many online groups involved in this crime remain unknown to law enforcement.
The campaign "End Eye Check" aims to stop men from sharing videos and images of assaults online; this term describes verifying a victim is unconscious by pulling back their eyelids.
Watts’s husband is serving an 11-year prison sentence for rape and other crimes after drugging and assaulting her for over ten years.
Stanhope’s partner killed himself before trial after being charged with multiple sexual offenses; she worries about the spread of videos online.
Both women want medical professionals to recognize signs of drug-facilitated rape and call for better victim support and education for young people.
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Cities in the U.S. hosting games for the 2026 FIFA World Cup are seeing more spending by visitors, especially from people traveling in for the matches. This rise in consumer spending contrasts with past concerns that the World Cup might not bring much economic benefit to host cities.
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Consumer spending rose 5.4% in the 16 cities hosting World Cup matches from June 10 to 28, compared to last year.
Nonlocal visitors (people from outside the cities) increased their spending by 17.4%.
FIFA predicted the World Cup would add $80.1 billion globally, with $30.5 billion for the U.S. and around 185,000 new jobs.
Before the event, some hotels in host cities reported fewer bookings and unsold tickets due to high prices and travel problems.
Past research showed 12 of the last 14 World Cup host cities had economic losses, including a $9.3 billion total loss for host cities in the 1994 U.S. tournament.
Early data shows cities like Seattle and Los Angeles, where the U.S. team played, had higher spending increases of 5.0% and 6.8%.
Short-term rental demand rose during match days in cities like Dallas and Kansas City, but the increase in available rentals prevented big occupancy gains.
Analysts will fully evaluate the economic impact after the tournament ends.
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A man named Michael Butler has been charged with manslaughter after crashing his Tesla Model 3 into a home near Houston, killing a 76-year-old woman inside. Butler and Tesla's self-driving technology are both under investigation, and the woman’s family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against them.
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The crash happened on June 19 in Katy, a Houston suburb, and the victim was Martha Avila, aged 76.
Michael Butler, 44, was driving the Tesla, which he said was in self-driving mode at the time.
Butler was arrested and is held on $150,000 bail, with a court hearing set for July 6.
Investigators found Butler was not intoxicated and he cooperated with them.
Tesla officials said Butler pressed the accelerator fully, overriding the self-driving system.
The victim’s family filed a lawsuit accusing Tesla of negligence and failure to warn about defects in autopilot and full self-driving features.
Federal agencies NTSB and NHTSA are investigating the crash; NHTSA has many ongoing investigations into Tesla’s driver-assistance systems.
Tesla recalls and safety concerns have increased as autopilot systems require drivers to stay attentive at all times.
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The European Union (EU) wants to become more independent in technology by reducing its reliance on companies from the US and China. The EU presented a plan called the "Tech Sovereignty Package" to increase the use of digital products and services made within Europe.
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The EU depends on non-European companies for over 80% of its digital products and services.
The "Tech Sovereignty Package" was introduced in early June 2026 to boost Europe’s tech independence.
The EU aims to be more self-reliant not only in tech but also in defense and energy supplies.
Members of the EU Parliament have called the global situation unstable and described it as dominated by bullies.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to achieve true technological sovereignty for the EU.
The discussion about tech sovereignty considers the current geopolitical tensions involving the US and China.
The European Commission leads efforts to strengthen Europe’s position in technology on the world stage.
The debate is linked to other topics like artificial intelligence and digital innovation in Europe.
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Authorities will use advanced technology and high security to protect the United States' 250th birthday celebrations on July Fourth. In Washington, D.C., the National Mall events will have the highest security level ever, including radiation-detecting aircraft and the ability to take control of drones.
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The FBI and other agencies are dedicating many resources to protect July Fourth events and the FIFA World Cup.
The National Mall celebrations are designated as a "National Special Security Event," with security similar to presidential inaugurations.
Attendees must go through security checkpoints before entering the National Mall, unlike previous years when people could enter freely.
Nearly 19 miles of anti-scale fencing and 3.5 miles of road closures are set up around the Mall.
The Potomac River near the event is closed for 3 miles to ensure safety.
Radiation-detecting aircraft and teams with radiation detectors will monitor the area for any nuclear threats.
The government can take control of drones to protect the events and identify drone operators.
Thousands of federal agents and police officers will work despite hot weather to maintain security.
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The United States is celebrating 250 years since its founding, but the nation remains divided and faces serious challenges. The article discusses concerns about President Donald Trump's approach to power, the country's historical contradictions, and the ongoing struggle to maintain its democratic ideals.
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The US marks 250 years since its independence from Britain.
The nation is divided and some people worry about the strength of its democracy.
The founding documents claim all men are equal but originally excluded women and accepted slavery.
Historical leaders like Franklin Roosevelt and Abraham Lincoln also expanded presidential power during crises.
President Trump has been accused of seeking excessive power, profiting personally from his position, and making decisions that weaken the US internationally.
Trump and his vice president aim to change the idea of American identity to focus more on ethnic heritage than shared ideals.
The US military and economy remain powerful, especially with an advantage in artificial intelligence (AI).
The article questions whether the US can continue to overcome its flaws as it has in the past.
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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz defended Germany’s NATO defence spending after President Donald Trump criticized it as too low and unfair. Merz said Germany plans to double its defence budget in four years and meet NATO’s spending goals ahead of schedule.
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President Donald Trump called NATO members’ defence spending "ridiculous" and "one-sided" in recent social media posts.
Trump said Germany’s defence spending is much lower than that of the US and other NATO allies, especially between 2014 and 2025.
Chancellor Merz stated Germany will double its defence budget within four years to strengthen its military.
Germany aims to reach NATO’s defence spending target of 3.5% of GDP by 2029, earlier than the 2035 deadline.
NATO leaders agreed to increase defence spending goals from 2% to 3.5% of GDP by 2035.
Relations between the US and Europe have been tense during President Trump’s terms, with disagreements over military actions and alliances.
Trump criticized European allies for not joining the US-led war effort against Iran.
Trump announced a plan to withdraw 5,000 US troops from Germany amid tensions.
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A volunteer at the British National Archives found a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence printed in Exeter, New Hampshire, just after the U.S. declared independence in 1776. This copy is one of the few surviving early prints and connects British and American history ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary.
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The document was found by Michael Scurr, a volunteer cataloging letters at the British National Archives.
It is an Exeter broadside of the Declaration of Independence printed between July 16-19, 1776.
Only 10 other copies of this Exeter printing were known before this discovery.
The copy was taken from the papers of the American ship Dalton, which was captured by the British in December 1776.
The Exeter broadsides were printed on rag-made paper, made from cloth fibers, not high-quality paper.
These broadsides were intended for local people in New Hampshire and not made to last a long time.
Most early copies that ended up in British archives were captured by British officers during the American Revolutionary War.
The only signed original Declaration is kept in the National Archives in Washington, D.C.
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Iowa has been told to allow SNAP recipients to use their benefits to buy soda, candy, and other foods again after a federal court ruled against the state's "Healthy SNAP" waiver. The court said the USDA did not have the power to approve rules that limit what SNAP benefits can buy, so Iowa must follow the original federal rules.
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Iowa's "Healthy SNAP" waiver restricted buying soda, candy, and other sugary foods with SNAP benefits starting January 1, 2026.
A federal judge ruled on June 22 that the USDA cannot approve such waivers that limit eligible SNAP food purchases.
The ruling overturned similar waivers in Iowa, Colorado, Nebraska, Tennessee, and West Virginia.
SNAP benefits can now again be used to buy all foods allowed before the Iowa waiver, except alcohol, tobacco, and hot prepared foods ready to eat.
Iowa retailers have been told to update their systems quickly to allow SNAP for all eligible foods again.
The waiver was part of the Trump Administration’s "Make America Healthy Again" agenda, led by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Iowa’s governor, Kim Reynolds, supports the restrictions to promote healthy eating and reduce obesity.
Despite the ruling, Iowa plans to continue seeking federal approval for restrictions through legislation.
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The number of car club vehicles in London dropped by 89% after Zipcar stopped its service at the end of 2025. Many former users are now thinking about buying or leasing their own cars, as other car club companies have not yet expanded enough to fill the gap.
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London had 2,800 car club vehicles before Zipcar left, but only 330 remained six months later.
Zipcar is a US company that was the main provider of car clubs in London and ended its service in December 2025.
A survey showed 9% of former Zipcar users have bought or leased a car, and 55% are thinking about it.
Other car club firms like Free2move, Enterprise, and Co Wheels are considering expanding but have not made big moves yet.
Peer-to-peer car sharing platforms like Hiyacar and Turo have more interest but depend on private car owners listing cars.
Car clubs help reduce the need for private cars and lower carbon emissions, but some struggle to be profitable.
London's lack of consistent rules across boroughs makes it hard to set up car clubs.
Transport for London manages other shared transport options centrally, like dockless e-bikes, but not car clubs.
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