Clive Davis, a famous music producer known for helping stars like Whitney Houston and Barry Manilow, has died at the age of 94. He was a longtime head of Columbia Records and played a big role in the music industry.
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Clive Davis was 94 years old when he died.
He was a legendary record producer.
Davis was the former head of Columbia Records.
He helped launch the careers of artists like Whitney Houston and Barry Manilow.
His death was confirmed by ABC News.
The story is still developing with more updates expected.
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Two British hackers pleaded guilty to breaking into Transport for London's computer systems in 2024, causing £39 million in damage and affecting 10 million people’s data. The attack disrupted payment services and live travel updates, and one hacker also admitted hacking two U.S. healthcare companies.
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Thalha Jubair (20) and Owen Flowers (18) pleaded guilty at Woolwich crown court to computer misuse offenses.
They attacked Transport for London (TfL), affecting live tube info, payment systems, and customer data for about 10 million people.
The hack caused losses estimated at £39 million.
TfL emailed over 7 million customers to warn them about the incident and possible data theft.
Flowers also admitted hacking two U.S. healthcare firms in September 2024.
Jubair faces additional accusations from the U.S. related to cyber-attacks on 47 organizations, involving over $100 million in ransom.
Both hackers were held in custody while awaiting sentencing in July 2024.
Some charges against them were not pursued further after guilty pleas on key offenses.
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People who receive federal disability benefits are still contacted by debt collectors, but there are important legal protections for those benefits. Disability payments, especially Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), are generally safe from being taken by private debt collectors through bank account seizures or wage garnishments, although debt collectors can still try to collect in other ways.
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Federal disability benefits have legal protections that keep them mostly safe from private debt collectors.
Debt collectors can still call, send letters, or sue, but they usually cannot take money directly from disability benefits.
If a debt collector contacts you, you should first verify the debt is valid and belongs to you.
Debt collectors must provide details about the debt, such as the amount owed and the original creditor.
You can dispute a debt if it is incorrect or does not belong to you.
Banks generally protect a portion of federal benefits automatically from most private creditors.
Certain government debts like unpaid federal taxes or student loans may affect disability benefits differently and can sometimes be collected directly.
It is helpful to keep disability funds in a separate bank account to avoid confusion or accidental seizure.
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Spain’s Supreme Court sentenced former transport minister José Luis Ábalos to 24 years in prison for taking bribes related to public contracts for sanitary equipment during the Covid pandemic. His aide, Koldo García, was sentenced to 19 years, and both were found guilty of corruption-related crimes. The trial is part of wider scandals involving Spain’s government under Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
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José Luis Ábalos was jailed for 24 years for accepting bribes tied to Covid sanitary contracts.
Koldo García, Ábalos’s aide, received a 19-year prison sentence.
Both were found guilty of crimes including bribery, money laundering, and misuse of public funds.
The court said these crimes harm democracy by turning public power into personal gain.
The sentencing happened just days after a separate court ruled Sánchez’s wife, Begoña Gómez, may flee and took away her passport over her own corruption case.
Begoña Gómez is accused of using her influence to get sponsors for a university course and misusing state funds.
The judge’s comments about Gómez’s security detail triggered disciplinary actions and criticism from police and the government.
The corruption cases are part of broader political struggles in Spain, with accusations of politically motivated legal actions from opposition groups.
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Clive Davis, a well-known music industry leader who helped launch the careers of stars like Whitney Houston and Bruce Springsteen, has died at age 94. He was the chief creative officer at Sony Music and previously led major record labels including Columbia and Arista.
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Clive Davis died at the age of 94 after recently being hospitalized with breathing problems.
He was diagnosed with Bell’s palsy, a nerve disorder, in 2021.
Davis signed famous musicians such as Bruce Springsteen, Janis Joplin, Santana, Whitney Houston, Billy Joel, and Aerosmith.
He worked as president of Columbia Records and later led Arista, J Records, RCA Group, and BMG North America.
Davis was chief creative officer at Sony Music from 2018 until his death.
He grew up in Brooklyn, graduated from New York University and Harvard Law School.
He began his music career as a lawyer for Columbia Records and quickly rose to leadership by signing influential rock and pop artists.
Davis credited his strong work ethic to challenges he faced after losing his parents at a young age.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) posted and then deleted a controversial social media image linking the U.S.-Mexico border wall to the U.S. men's national soccer team after their World Cup win. The posts drew criticism because many team players are immigrants or children of immigrants, highlighting tensions around immigration and citizenship policies.
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DHS posted an edited photo showing the U.S. men's soccer team with a border wall and caption "Built the wall."
The post was deleted shortly after widespread backlash.
Another DHS post before the match used immigrant players to promote a homeland defense message.
Many U.S. team players were born outside the U.S. or have immigrant parents.
Folarin Balogun, one of the team’s star players, is a U.S. citizen by birthright, born in Brooklyn.
Birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment is currently challenged in a Supreme Court case, Trump v. Barbara.
Legislation like the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025 could force dual citizens to choose one nationality, possibly affecting players’ eligibility.
Lawmakers and experts say such citizenship restrictions would be unconstitutional.
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A one-year-old boy named Kohen Wiley was fatally shot by police in Senatobia, Mississippi, during a response to a shoplifting call involving alleged stolen diapers. The incident has caused protests and raised concerns about police treatment of Black residents and calls for better police accountability.
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Kohen Wiley, a 1-year-old Black boy, died after police shot at a vehicle connected to a shoplifting call.
The police responded to a Walmart call about stolen diapers but the boy’s family denies the theft.
Police say the driver almost hit an officer before the shot was fired; the family disputes this account.
A police expert said shooting at a moving vehicle is very dangerous and should be avoided.
The shooting has sparked protests and calls for police reform in Senatobia, a town of about 8,000 people.
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing Kohen’s family.
The case echoes a 2023 shooting of a pregnant Black woman in Ohio, also linked to a shoplifting stop.
Civil rights advocates highlight this as part of a broader issue of Black Americans dying in police encounters over minor offenses.
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Afro B, a British Afrobeats artist, released a new song called "Mapouka" that honors his Ivorian heritage. The song is the first single from his upcoming album "Afro Ivoire." The article also highlights French singer-songwriter Yoa, who began making music during the COVID-19 pandemic and won a major French music award last year.
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Afro B is known for the hit "Drogba (Joanna)" which was one of the first Afrobeats songs to hit the US charts.
He has worked with artists like French Montana and Chris Brown.
"Mapouka" celebrates Afro B’s roots in Ivory Coast and is part of his upcoming album "Afro Ivoire."
Yoa is a French singer-songwriter who originally trained as an actress.
She started creating music during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Yoa's lyrics focus on personal themes such as mental health and sexual assault.
Last year, Yoa won the award for Best New Live Act at France’s Victoires de la Musique.
Yoa is re-releasing her debut album titled “La Favorite.”
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A French court has decided not to hold a trial over the use of a harmful insecticide called chlordécone in the French West Indies. This chemical, considered possibly cancer-causing since 1979, was used there from 1972 to 1993 due to a legal exception that bypassed its ban.
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Chlordécone is a toxic insecticide linked to health risks, including cancer.
It was labeled possibly carcinogenic in 1979.
France banned chlordécone in 1990.
Despite this ban, chlordécone was used in the French West Indies until 1993.
A by-law allowed its continued use after the official ban.
The health impact of this insecticide has been a scandal for about 20 years.
A French court rejected calls for a trial related to this issue in June 2026.
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Pope Leo XIV said that wars seem to get support more quickly than people get food. He called on governments to improve funding and reduce barriers so that aid can reach hungry people more effectively.
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Pope Leo XIV spoke at the U.N. World Food Program meeting in Rome.
He pointed out that funding for wars is faster than funding for feeding people.
There is a serious lack of money for food aid, partly due to cuts by the United States and other countries.
The Pope urged governments to increase resources to fight hunger.
He asked leaders to remove delays and obstacles that slow down aid delivery.
The goal is to help more people who are suffering from hunger around the world.
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Clive Davis, a music executive known for discovering many famous artists, died at the age of 94 in Manhattan. He started with a legal job at Columbia Records and became a powerful figure in the music industry, shaping popular music for over 60 years.
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Clive Davis died at 94 years old in Manhattan.
He began his career in a legal role at Columbia Records.
Davis discovered and promoted many influential musicians.
His work impacted music from the 1960s through the 1990s.
Artists he discovered include Janis Joplin, Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and Alicia Keys.
He helped shape the rise of rock, pop, and R&B music genres.
Davis was a key figure in the music industry for more than six decades.
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Craig Gillespie is the director of the new "Supergirl" film. The movie stars Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa and will be released on Friday. Gillespie talked about how he brought the story to life in an interview with CBS News.
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Craig Gillespie directed the "Supergirl" film.
The film features actors Milly Alcock and Jason Momoa.
The movie is set to premiere on Friday.
Gillespie discussed his approach to adapting the story.
The interview was shown on CBS News 24/7.
Viewers can watch the interview on the CBS News app.
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A Canadian man named Michel Poirier was sentenced to three years in a U.S. federal prison for running a fraud scheme involving fake weight-loss products. He used false endorsements and lied to both consumers and printing companies, causing over $1.2 million in losses.
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Michel Poirier is 60 years old and from Montreal, Canada.
He ran the fraud scheme from 2011 to May 2016 while living in Canada.
Poirier was charged in December 2018 and fought extradition to the U.S. in Canadian courts.
The Supreme Court of Canada refused to hear his final appeal in 2025, allowing his transfer to the U.S.
He pleaded guilty to mail fraud in March 2026.
Poirier used fake names and posed as a direct-mail business to get U.S. printers to distribute his ads.
He paid printers with bad checks and stopped contact when they sought payment.
The ads included fake customer reviews, fake doctor endorsements, and false money-back guarantees.
U.S. District Judge William M. Conley sentenced him to three years in prison and ordered about $1.2 million in restitution to victims.
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The United States has partially lifted sanctions on Iranian oil exports for 60 days to support ongoing peace talks between the two countries. These talks, held in Switzerland, aim to reach a full agreement addressing conflict issues and Iran’s nuclear program.
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The US Treasury issued a 60-day waiver allowing Iranian oil production, delivery, and sales to the US.
The waiver is part of a memorandum of understanding signed by Washington and Tehran on June 17.
Iran has agreed to allow free passage through the Strait of Hormuz and access for international nuclear inspectors.
The waiver does not apply to transactions related to North Korea, Cuba, or Russian-occupied Ukraine.
Oil prices dropped following the announcement, with Brent crude falling by over 3.5%.
US Vice President JD Vance called the talks “productive” and said they laid a strong foundation for a final deal.
Iran denies seeking nuclear weapons, stating its program is for civilian use.
The Strait of Hormuz has seen increased tanker traffic recently despite previous tensions.
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A large warehouse fire in the Boyle Heights neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, has been burning for six days. Firefighters are still working to control and put out the flames.
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The fire started in a warehouse in Boyle Heights, Los Angeles.
It has continued burning for six days.
Firefighters are actively fighting the fire.
The exact cause of the fire has not been reported.
The fire is significant enough to be covered by major news outlets.
No information on injuries or damage has been provided.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC turned green with algae shortly after a $14.7 million renovation to repaint its bottom “American flag blue.” President Donald Trump said the pool was vandalized and chemicals were poured into it, but no proof was shown. Park Service crews are cleaning the pool using safe treatments to remove the algae.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was renovated with a new blue bottom costing $14.7 million, finished in early June 2024.
Soon after, the blue coating began peeling, and algae turned the pool green.
The National Park Service is treating the pool with hydrogen peroxide and special ozone technology to kill algae and bacteria.
President Trump claimed “radical left lunatics” vandalized the pool by pouring corrosive chemicals inside.
Trump said some people were arrested for vandalism, but evidence was not shown publicly.
One man was detained after touching the peeling coating, claiming he was just curious and not vandalizing.
The Interior Department confirmed they are using mild and safe cleaning methods rather than harsh chemicals like chlorine.
The pool is near the Lincoln Memorial, a historic site where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous speech in 1963.
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The Trump administration has proposed raising the fee for U.S. citizenship applications by $570 and removing fee waivers and reductions for low-income applicants. The change would increase the cost from about $700-$760 to over $1,200, with the goal of fully covering application processing costs.
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Citizenship application fees would rise from $760 to $1,330 for paper forms, and from $710 to $1,280 for online forms.
Fees for asking USCIS to reconsider a denied citizenship request would increase by $645.
Fee waivers and reductions for applicants with household incomes up to 400% of the poverty line would be eliminated.
Fee exemptions for military service members applying for citizenship would stay the same.
The fee increase is part of a proposed rule that still needs public comment and further government review.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is largely funded by application fees, not by taxpayer money.
The administration aims to cover all costs linked to processing citizenship applications, especially due to increased scrutiny of applicants.
The Trump administration has also intensified background checks and measures to remove citizenship from those who obtained it fraudulently.
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The superintendent of Los Angeles public schools, Alberto Carvalho, resigned after being on paid leave for four months during an FBI investigation. The FBI searched his home and the school district offices, but no charges have been made against him so far.
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Alberto Carvalho was placed on paid leave in February after FBI search warrants were served at his home and the LA school district headquarters.
He denied any wrongdoing and asked to return to his job before resigning.
The school district’s Board of Education accepted his resignation, effective immediately.
The FBI has not revealed the details of the investigation or accused Carvalho of any crimes.
A third FBI search was done at a property in Miami linked to a former education technology company partner of the LA schools.
The company, AllHere, was paid $3 million for an AI chatbot but later went bankrupt, and its leader was charged with fraud.
Carvalho said he was not involved in choosing the AllHere company for the project.
Andrés Chait is the current acting superintendent until a permanent replacement is found.
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Australian authorities are searching for Daniel Hidden, a 26-year-old magician who has been missing for nearly 10 days after leaving home late at night. His car was found near a hiking area in Queensland, and the Australian Defence Force has joined the search efforts involving volunteers, police, and rescue teams.
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Daniel Hidden, aged 26, went missing after leaving a residence in Broadbeach, Australia, around 3 a.m. on June 14.
His silver Hyundai Santa Fe was found two days later in Currumbin Valley, a popular hiking area.
Hidden is 5 feet 11 inches tall with an average build and olive skin; last seen wearing a maroon shirt and black cargo pants.
The Australian Defence Force and about 100 volunteers are involved in the ongoing search.
Police are using aerial units and drones to cover difficult terrain.
Investigators do not suspect foul play but are concerned for his safety.
Hidden is an experienced hiker known for taking difficult, unmarked routes and has a personal connection to the area where his car was found.
His family reports it is unusual for him to be out of contact or without shelter for so long, and they are very worried.
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A man in his 60s has admitted to committing 12 sexual offences, including two counts of rape, against his wife over three years. He had previously denied many charges related to drugging and raping his wife over two decades but changed his plea during a court hearing in Manchester.
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The man pleaded guilty to 12 sexual offences, including two rapes and sharing private images without consent.
The offences cover a period from March 2022 to October 2025.
One incident involved another man, who also admitted to sexual assault in October 2024.
The victim’s husband is from Stockport, England.
He faces trial alongside 12 other men ranging from 28 to 73 years old.
The group is charged with crimes from November 2004 to November 2025, including conspiracy to rape and sexual assault.
The co-accused live in various locations across Greater Manchester, Cheshire, and other parts of the UK.
The case is being heard at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester.
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