China’s state TV released video showing the DF-17 hypersonic missile, a nuclear-capable weapon. The missile can travel very fast, is hard to track, and can hit targets up to about 1,500 miles away, including U.S. bases in the region.
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The DF-17 is a medium-range hypersonic missile with a nuclear warhead.
Hypersonic missiles travel at least five times the speed of sound and can change course in flight.
The missile was shown launching from a mobile launcher in the Gobi Desert.
The DF-17 entered Chinese military service in 2019 and appeared publicly during that year’s military parade.
Its range covers areas like the South China Sea and U.S. military bases in Japan.
China’s missile force, including hypersonic weapons, is expanding and modernizing.
China aims to use these advanced missiles to deter foreign military forces in the region, especially around Taiwan.
Other countries like Russia, North Korea, and the U.S. are also developing or have hypersonic weapons.
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Alan Greenspan, former chairman of the US Federal Reserve, has died at age 100 from complications related to Parkinson’s disease. He led the Federal Reserve for over 18 years, overseeing a long period of economic growth, but his policies have also been linked to the 2007–2009 financial crisis.
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Alan Greenspan served as Chairman of the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006.
He was appointed by President Ronald Reagan.
Greenspan managed early challenges such as the 1987 stock market crash.
During his leadership, the US experienced a long economic boom starting in 1991.
His tenure included handling the 1997-1998 Asian and Russian financial crises and the dot-com bubble burst in 2000.
After leaving the Fed, the 2007-2009 financial crisis happened, with some blaming policies from Greenspan’s era.
Greenspan admitted he was mistaken to trust that banks could regulate themselves without oversight.
He passed away due to complications from Parkinson’s disease at the age of 100.
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Alan Greenspan, who led the Federal Reserve for 18 years and advised four U.S. presidents, died at age 100 on June 22, 2026. In a 2013 interview, he discussed how trust is essential to the U.S. economy and how fear and irrational behavior affect financial markets.
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Alan Greenspan was chair of the Federal Reserve for 18 years.
He worked with four U.S. presidents during his tenure.
Greenspan died on June 22, 2026, at the age of 100.
In 2013, he spoke about managing the American economy before the 2008 financial crisis.
He emphasized that the economy relies heavily on trust to function.
Greenspan explained that when trust breaks down, the economic system can collapse.
He discussed how human emotions, like fear, impact market predictions.
Greenspan’s wife, Andrea Mitchell, mentioned his strong interest in writing.
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Keir Starmer announced he is resigning as UK prime minister, causing a planned EU-UK summit to be postponed. European leaders praised Starmer for his leadership and cooperation, while the next UK prime minister is likely to be Andy Burnham.
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Keir Starmer is resigning as prime minister of the UK two years after his election victory.
The EU-UK summit scheduled for July 22 has been postponed due to Starmer’s resignation.
European Council president António Costa and European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen both praised Starmer’s work on EU-UK relations and security.
Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy thanked Starmer for support during a difficult period.
The Kremlin’s spokesperson said Starmer did not make a notable impact on UK-Russia relations.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s team called Starmer a reliable partner on foreign policy, especially concerning Ukraine.
Andy Burnham is expected to become the next UK prime minister and attend upcoming international meetings.
President Donald Trump wished Starmer well but criticized his performance on immigration and energy policies.
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Senator John Cornyn from Texas said he does not speak much with President Donald Trump after losing his primary election to a candidate supported by Trump. Cornyn also said that President Trump appears to enjoy creating disorder.
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Senator John Cornyn is a Republican from Texas.
Cornyn lost his primary election to a candidate endorsed by President Trump.
After this loss, Cornyn stopped talking regularly with President Trump.
Cornyn said he finds conversations with the president no longer helpful.
He stated that President Trump seems to take pleasure in causing confusion or chaos.
Cornyn shared these views during an interview with Semafor, a digital news outlet.
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The U.S. Supreme Court restored the murder conviction of Pedro Hernandez in the 1979 disappearance of 6-year-old Etan Patz. This decision allows Hernandez to continue serving his prison sentence after a federal appeals court had overturned the conviction due to jury instruction issues.
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Etan Patz disappeared in 1979 while walking alone to his school bus stop in New York City.
Pedro Hernandez was convicted of Etan’s murder and kidnapping but had two earlier trials: one ended without a verdict, the other was overturned by an appeals court.
The appeals court reversed Hernandez’s conviction because the judge gave a simple answer to a complicated jury question about confessions.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that federal courts should not interfere with state court decisions under a law meant to reduce federal review of state criminal cases.
Hernandez confessed during police questioning, but his lawyers say it was a false confession influenced by his mental illness.
Hernandez is 64 years old and has been in prison with a sentence of 25 years to life; he can apply for parole in 2037.
Etan Patz’s case was one of the first to raise public awareness about missing children and inspired National Missing Children’s Day.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg supported the Supreme Court’s reinstatement of the conviction, calling the appeals court’s reasoning weak.
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Senegalese people living in New York City's "Little Senegal" area gathered to support Senegal’s team in the World Cup. Many fans in Senegal could not travel due to US visa restrictions, so other African diaspora groups joined to cheer for the team.
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Senegal’s national football team is playing in the World Cup.
Many Senegalese fans in the US could not bring family from Senegal because of visa limits.
Fans in New York’s "Little Senegal" came together to watch the games and celebrate.
People from other African backgrounds also showed support.
The event was covered by the BBC, which spoke to fans about their experience.
"Little Senegal" is a neighborhood in New York known for its Senegalese community.
The World Cup is a global football (soccer) tournament held every four years.
Visa restrictions can block travel for sports fans trying to visit the US.
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It has been ten years since the UK voted to leave the European Union, leading to ongoing political challenges in the UK. The new UK prime minister will face important decisions about the country's future relationship with the EU, as talks aim to reduce trade barriers but disagreements remain about worker movement and economic ties.
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The UK voted to leave the EU 10 years ago, triggering political instability.
Since the Brexit vote, the UK has had seven different prime ministers.
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer recently resigned as UK prime minister.
The current UK government wants to improve trade relations with the EU and reduce post-Brexit bureaucracy.
The EU is cautious about the UK's plans to join parts of the EU market without agreeing to full labor movement rights.
Michel Barnier, a key former EU Brexit negotiator, said the EU will work with the UK’s new prime minister.
The EU is reconsidering a planned summit with the UK due to ongoing political changes.
The political situation in both the UK and major EU countries like France and Germany is seen as unstable.
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Football players in Gaza face many difficulties, including losing teammates, stadiums, and playing seasons, and some have been injured. Despite these challenges, they continue to play and support the sport as the World Cup takes place in North America.
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Gaza’s footballers have experienced the loss of teammates and stadiums.
Entire football seasons have been disrupted in Gaza.
Some players have suffered serious injuries, including losing limbs.
Football remains an important part of life for athletes, coaches, and fans in Gaza.
The World Cup is currently happening in North America while these events unfold.
Maram Humaid, an Al Jazeera reporter, shared this story from Gaza.
The report is part of a podcast episode produced by a team including Marcos Bartolomé and host Malika Bilal.
The story highlights resilience and determination to keep football alive in difficult conditions.
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Actor and comedian Danny McBride has written a new book called "Thrilling Tales of Modern Men." The book is a collection of short stories that look at what it means to be a man today. McBride wanted the book to continue the kind of characters he plays on TV.
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The book's title is "Thrilling Tales of Modern Men."
It is a collection of short stories.
The stories explore modern masculinity.
Danny McBride is an actor and comedian.
McBride is known for playing confident, sometimes overconfident, characters on TV.
He sees the book as an extension of his TV work.
The article was featured by CBS News.
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Journalist Jodi Kantor offers advice to high school graduates who are getting ready to start college or begin working. Her tips help young people plan their careers and manage changes during uncertain times.
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Jodi Kantor is an award-winning journalist.
She provides guidance for high school graduates.
The advice focuses on starting college or entering the workforce.
The tips help graduates launch their careers.
The guidance aims to support young people during uncertain times.
This advice is shared through CBS News.
The content is available via the CBS News app and website.
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Two rare seabirds, a brown skua and a giant petrel, were found sick and died on beaches in southern Western Australia. Both tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus, marking the first confirmed cases in Australia, which has so far avoided the disease spreading there.
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Brown skuas and giant petrels usually stay at sea and rarely come to land.
Both birds were found sick on beaches a few kilometers apart in southern Western Australia.
Tests confirmed the birds had the H5N1 strain of avian influenza (bird flu).
Australia had been free of H5N1 until these cases were discovered.
The virus has killed millions of birds and mammals worldwide since 2021.
Experts and government agencies are watching closely to see if the virus spreads further.
These seabirds breed in Antarctica and spend winter in southern Australian waters.
Sick birds coming ashore can spread the virus to other birds through contact or feeding on carcasses.
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The article argues that removing the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) would weaken the safety of the United States. It says ODNI is important because it coordinates 18 intelligence agencies.
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The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) oversees the U.S. intelligence community.
The intelligence community includes 18 different agencies.
ODNI helps these agencies work together effectively.
Removing ODNI could reduce the country's safety.
ODNI's coordination role is described as necessary.
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France is experiencing its second heatwave in less than a month, with extremely high temperatures expected in several cities. Scientists link these frequent heatwaves to global warming caused mainly by burning fossil fuels, and the country is exploring ways to adapt to this new climate reality.
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France faces a second heatwave within one month.
Half the country is on red alert for heat, with temperatures reaching 43°C in Bordeaux and 39°C in Paris.
Since 1947, France has recorded 51 heatwaves; two-thirds of these occurred after 2000.
About half of the heatwaves happened in the last 15 years.
Scientists connect rising heatwaves to global warming caused by fossil fuel use.
France is considering how to adapt to frequent extreme heat, including whether air conditioning is a good solution.
Heatwaves are causing disruptions like school closures and train cancellations in Europe.
The issue highlights broader concerns about climate change impacts on daily life and infrastructure.
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Ukraine has increased attacks on Crimea, a peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014, aiming to cut off fuel supplies and isolate the area from Russia. In response, Russian-backed authorities in Crimea have restricted tourism, fuel sales, and public events to cope with the disruptions caused by these strikes.
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Ukraine is using medium-range drones to disrupt fuel deliveries and logistics routes to Crimea.
Russian-installed officials in Crimea have banned summer camps and suspended tourist activities until September.
Fuel stations in Crimea stopped selling gas to the public, with supplies limited to government and emergency vehicles.
Ukraine has targeted Russia’s Black Sea naval fleet near Crimea, damaging or destroying about a third of it.
Ukraine struck oil sites and radar systems near the Kerch Bridge, which connects Crimea to Russia.
The strikes damaged the Kavkaz oil port and car ferries used by Russia to supply its troops.
Russian authorities have reduced public transport, turned off streetlights, and banned outdoor events in Crimea.
Ukrainian President Zelensky described the attacks as a response to Russian aggression against Ukraine.
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Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump, held a very small lead in Colombia's presidential runoff election. His opponent, progressive lawmaker Iván Cepeda, is challenging the vote results as election officials have not yet confirmed a winner.
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Abelardo de la Espriella is a conservative political outsider and business owner in Colombia.
He received an endorsement from U.S. President Donald Trump despite never having run for office before.
De la Espriella led with 49.7% of the vote, based on 99.9% of counted ballots.
Iván Cepeda, a progressive lawmaker and ally of former President Gustavo Petro, got 48.7% of the vote.
Cepeda and his party are contesting the election results.
Colombian election authorities have not officially declared a winner.
The election is taking place in a very divided political climate in Colombia.
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Keir Starmer, leader of the UK Labour Party and Prime Minister, has announced he will resign following poor results in recent local elections. He will remain in his role until a new Labour leader is chosen, making him the shortest-serving Labour Prime Minister in British history.
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Keir Starmer is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Labour Party.
He decided to step down after his party lost many seats in local elections last month.
Starmer will stay on as Prime Minister until a new Labour leader is selected.
His term will be the shortest for any Labour Prime Minister in UK history.
Andy Burnham is considered a leading candidate to succeed Starmer.
Recent events point to a shift in political mood and challenges within the Labour Party.
The resignation announcement was made on June 22, 2026.
An early general election is not expected soon despite the leadership change.
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Fox News host Mark Levin criticized the Trump administration for its plan to negotiate a deal to resolve issues with Iran and discuss Iran’s nuclear program. Levin spoke strongly against the administration’s approach during his show, addressing officials involved in the decision.
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Mark Levin is a host on Fox News.
The Trump administration has proposed a tentative agreement to end conflict with Iran.
The agreement includes talks about Iran’s nuclear program.
Levin delivered a 17-minute speech criticizing the administration’s actions.
He addressed officials both inside and outside the current administration.
The disagreement relates to how to handle Iran and nuclear negotiations.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a large increase in the fees to become a U.S. citizen. The new rule removes most fee waivers and discounts, making naturalization more expensive for many applicants.
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The fee to apply for U.S. citizenship (Form N-400) would increase from $760 to $1,330 for paper filings.
The online filing fee for Form N-400 would rise from $710 to $1,280.
The fee for requesting a hearing after a denied application (Form N-336) would increase to $1,475 for paper filings and $1,425 for online filings.
Fee waivers for most applicants, including low-income individuals, would be eliminated except for military service members.
Reduced fees for applicants earning up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines would end.
DHS said the fees reflect the full costs of processing applications, including new screening requirements.
The public can comment on the proposed rule for 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register.
The change may cause delays and add financial burdens for lawful permanent residents seeking citizenship.
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A mother named Tanesia Wafford was advised to deliver her baby early due to health concerns during pregnancy. After birth, her daughter Zaria was diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic condition affecting development and metabolism. Despite challenges, Zaria is making progress with therapies and medical care.
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Tanesia Wafford had a difficult pregnancy and developed gestational diabetes.
At 35 weeks, doctors noticed low fetal movement, growth problems, and high amniotic fluid, leading to early delivery.
Zaria was born weighing 5 pounds but had feeding difficulties and low muscle tone.
She stayed in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for 47 days after birth.
Genetic tests confirmed Zaria has Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare condition affecting development and behavior.
Zaria uses a CPAP machine for sleep apnea and will start growth hormone therapy.
The family is working with physical therapists to help Zaria reach milestones like walking.
Tanesia shares her experience on social media to support other parents of children with disabilities.
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