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A series of earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing significant damage and challenges for the country. Maps show the areas most affected and highlight the scale of the disaster.
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Multiple earthquakes hit Venezuela recently.
The earthquakes caused widespread damage in various regions.
Maps have been created to show which areas were hit hardest.
The disaster has affected homes, infrastructure, and local communities.
Authorities and emergency teams are responding to help those impacted.
The earthquakes add to ongoing difficulties in Venezuela.
The exact number of casualties or injuries has not been clearly reported yet.
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The administration of President Donald Trump is reducing rules that limit commercial fishing across the U.S. This includes reopening parts of New England waters to scallop fishing, which had been closed to protect fish populations. Officials say the goal is to support the fishing industry while managing environmental concerns.
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President Trump’s administration is cutting commercial fishing regulations nationwide.
New England waters, including parts of Georges Bank, may reopen to scallop fishing.
Georges Bank is an important fishing area off Massachusetts and Nova Scotia.
Fishing restrictions were put in place in 1994 after declines in cod stocks due to overfishing.
Trump declared a national scallops day to celebrate these changes.
NOAA and the Department of Commerce are leading the policy changes to boost seafood production.
The New England Fishery Management Council has not yet agreed to reopen some areas and will discuss this again.
The administration aims to balance increased fishing access with environmental protection.
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The UK’s Culture Secretary, Lisa Nandy, has quit the social media platform X, saying it spreads abuse and false information instead of real discussion. The UK’s Department of Culture, Media and Sport will also stop using X, joining other government offices that have left the platform due to concerns about online safety and harmful content.
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Lisa Nandy, the UK Culture Secretary, left X over its spread of abuse and misinformation.
The Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) also decided to stop using X.
The Attorney General’s Office quit X last month for similar reasons, citing racism and misogyny on the platform.
Critics say Elon Musk has reduced controls on X, making it a place for extremist and divisive content.
Many news outlets, celebrities, and organizations have left X due to its toxic online environment.
The UK media regulator Ofcom is investigating X’s AI chatbot, Grok, for sharing illegal images, including those involving minors.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has introduced a social media ban for children under 16 to protect youth online.
Musk has criticized UK online rules like the Online Safety Act, saying they might limit free speech.
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The United States is marking its 250th anniversary since 1776, highlighting its long democracy and stable constitution. The celebration comes at a time of political division and changing global views about America’s role in the world.
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The U.S. is celebrating 250 years since its founding in 1776.
It has operated under the same constitution since 1789, making it the world’s longest-running democracy.
Other countries, like France, have experienced many changes in government types over similar periods.
The anniversary raises questions about what the celebration means today.
The U.S. is known for its influence in global politics, trade, culture, and history, including winning the Cold War.
President Donald Trump supports loosening traditional alliances.
Global admiration for American democracy is currently decreasing.
The country faces internal political divisions as it marks this milestone.
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Army General Christopher Donahue gave up his leadership of U.S. Army forces in Europe and Africa during a ceremony in Germany. He was removed from the position last month by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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General Christopher Donahue led U.S. Army Europe and Africa.
He stepped down from his role in Wiesbaden, Germany.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed him unexpectedly last month.
Donahue is 56 years old.
He was known as an important and rising leader in the Army.
Donahue has a long career in military special operations.
This change affects U.S. military leadership in Europe and Africa.
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The U.S. government announced that it will no longer cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) by rejecting all requests to hand over individuals for trial. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the ICC has no authority over U.S. citizens and that American courts have sole power to try them.
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The U.S. will not honor extradition requests from the ICC or take part in its investigations.
The ICC tries people accused of serious crimes like genocide and war crimes.
The ICC is based in The Hague, Netherlands, and started work in 2002.
The U.S. signed but never approved the treaty that created the ICC, and it is not a member.
The ICC only acts if a country’s own courts won’t investigate or prosecute serious crimes.
Acting Attorney General Blanche criticized the ICC for acting beyond its rights and questioned its fairness.
Major countries like Russia, China, and the U.S. are not part of the ICC.
The letter from the U.S. government restates a long-held position and may signal a tougher stance on the ICC.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in August but have not shared many details about their wedding plans. Media reports and hints from the couple have sparked widespread interest and guesses about the upcoming event.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged in August.
Both have kept their wedding plans mostly private.
Fans and media are speculating about the details of the wedding.
Some people have compared the wedding to a royal wedding in America.
The couple has released only a few clues about the celebration.
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Andy Burnham said he would take funding the UK’s defence investment plan very seriously if he becomes prime minister. The plan adds £15 billion to defence spending but leaves a £4.7 billion funding gap that the next prime minister must address.
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The defence investment plan was published with a £15 billion spending increase.
The plan has a £4.7 billion shortfall that needs to be filled by the next prime minister.
Andy Burnham has not seen all details before the plan’s release but pledges no compromise on national security.
Burnham rejects criticism of his approach to public finances and refers to his experience managing Greater Manchester’s budget.
Labour’s 2024 manifesto promises no tax increases for working people but allows some flexibility on business rates.
Burnham opposes sharp cuts to welfare benefits and supports improving education and mental health services.
He is the only candidate to replace Sir Keir Starmer and is expected to become prime minister on July 20.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch criticized the defence funding gap and questioned Burnham about it.
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The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is preparing for a large private event at Madison Square Garden during the July 4 weekend. The event is believed to be the wedding celebration of singer Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce, although neither person has confirmed this.
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NYC officials and the NYPD are monitoring a major event at Madison Square Garden on July 4.
The event is rumored to be Taylor Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce, with no official confirmation from them.
An internal NYPD memo mentions a two-day operation including a rehearsal dinner and a larger celebration.
About 100 guests are expected at the rehearsal dinner, and roughly 1,000 guests for the main event.
Security will include street closures, protective barriers, and about 135 NYPD officers assigned.
Police overtime for the event could cost tens of thousands of dollars due to the size and workload.
New York City approved permits for a special event involving tents and crowd management from June 29 to July 4.
The event adds to NYC’s busy schedule during Fourth of July, America’s 250th anniversary, and a strong summer tourism season.
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Haruki Murakami released a new novel called "The Tale of KAHO" in Japan, featuring a female main character for the first time in his full-length novels. Fans gathered at a Tokyo bookstore to get their copies right after midnight, marking the book's launch.
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The novel is titled "The Tale of KAHO."
It is Murakami’s first full-length novel with a woman as the main character.
Kaho, the protagonist, is a picture book author who experiences strange events.
The story began as a short story performed by Murakami at a university event two years ago.
The book has 352 pages and is made up of four chapters.
The novel was published by Shinchosha Publishing in Japan.
The story originally appeared as shorter versions in the Shincho magazine.
Fans took part in a countdown event at Kinokuniya bookstore in Tokyo to receive the book at midnight.
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A 67-year-old former Olympic canoeist named David Hearn was charged with felony destruction of property in Washington, D.C. This charge relates to damage found at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He could face up to 10 years in prison.
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David Hearn is a former Olympic canoeist.
He was indicted by a Washington, D.C. grand jury.
The charge is felony destruction of property.
The damage was found at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Hearn is 67 years old.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro made the announcement.
The felony charge could lead to a prison sentence of up to 10 years.
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A former US Olympian, David "Davey" Hearn, has been charged with damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC. Authorities say he tore a recently installed sealant from the pool, causing about $1,000 in damage after a $14 million renovation.
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David "Davey" Hearn is a 67-year-old three-time Olympic canoeist.
He is charged with a felony for destruction of property related to the Reflecting Pool.
The incident occurred on June 19, 2026, when Hearn allegedly ripped sealant from the pool bottom.
The pool had recently undergone a $14 million renovation but showed issues like peeling sealant and algae growth.
Hearn denies intentionally damaging the pool and says he only touched already damaged material.
US Park Police have arrested five people and issued citations to five others for vandalism involving the pool.
President Donald Trump publicly criticized the vandals and pledged immediate repairs to the Reflecting Pool.
The Reflecting Pool is a historic monument built in the 1920s, located between the Lincoln Memorial and Washington Monument.
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Scientists at the University of Minnesota have created the first synthetic cell that can grow and divide, completing a full life cycle. This synthetic cell represents a breakthrough in creating life-like systems from scratch.
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The synthetic cell was developed by a team at the University of Minnesota.
This cell can complete a full life cycle, meaning it can grow and divide.
This is the first time scientists have made a synthetic cell able to fully reproduce.
Kate Adamala, a professor at the university and co-founder of the company Biotic, worked on the project.
The achievement was shared in an interview on CBS News.
This development may help scientists better understand life and create new biological technologies.
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Spotify removed streams of the song "Earrings" by Malcolm Todd after detecting that the streaming numbers were not from real listeners. This happened following suspicious bets placed on the song’s success on the prediction market platform Kalshi, which is now investigating the issue with Spotify.
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The song "Earrings" quickly rose 70% in streams overnight, reaching No. 1 on Spotify's U.S. chart.
Spotify identified the streams as manipulated and removed them, saying they do not pay royalties for fake streams.
Kalshi is a prediction market where people bet on future events, including music chart success.
Kalshi is working with Spotify to investigate the suspicious bets.
There are concerns about prediction markets being vulnerable to manipulation with inside information.
In a previous case, a suspicious bet on the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro involved a U.S. soldier charged with using classified information.
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) regulates prediction markets in the U.S.
Prediction markets have attracted billions in venture capital but face questions about security and fairness.
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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, a Republican from Louisiana, is refusing to support a voter ID bill unless the SAVE America Act is included in important legislation. Her stance has slowed down work in the House of Representatives as she insists on attaching the SAVE Act to major bills.
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Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana.
She opposes a bill to increase voter ID requirements unless it includes the SAVE America Act.
The SAVE America Act focuses on changes to voter eligibility rules.
Luna’s refusal to support the bill has caused delays in House legislative work.
She has said she does not care if people dislike her for her position.
The dispute is between Luna and Republican party leaders who want to pass the voter ID bill.
Luna’s actions represent a rebellion within the Republican Party.
The disagreement centers on attaching the SAVE Act to large, must-pass bills.
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David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, was charged with a felony for damaging the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said Hearn tore up a protective sealant on the pool, causing over $1,000 in damage.
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David Hearn is a 67-year-old former Olympic canoe athlete from Bethesda, Maryland.
He was indicted on one felony count of property destruction in D.C. court.
Hearn reportedly ripped up a newly installed sealant from the Reflecting Pool's bottom liner.
The damage caused is estimated to be over $1,000.
Authorities said Hearn acted forcefully and was belligerent toward a park employee who told him to stop.
Hearn was detained for five hours by National Guard and Park Police before being released.
Hearn said he only briefly touched the peeled coating after being told to stop.
President Donald Trump mentioned multiple arrests linked to vandalism at the Reflecting Pool during a costly rehabilitation project.
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President Donald Trump took his first official flight on the newly modified Air Force One, a Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar. Photos from inside the plane show books labeled "Library" on shelves, but it is unclear whether these are real or decorative. The aircraft features new interior design and a different color scheme chosen by President Trump.
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President Trump flew on the new Air Force One for the first time on a trip from Joint Base Andrews to North Dakota.
The plane is a Boeing 747-8, donated by Qatar and modified for presidential use.
Photos from the flight show books on shelves labeled "Library," but it is unknown if they are real or decorative.
The interior includes dark wood, leather seating, and a large screen with the presidential seal.
The plane’s exterior is painted red, white, navy blue, and gold, reflecting the American flag colors selected by President Trump.
Modifications prioritized essential presidential needs over decoration, keeping much of the original layout.
The donated jet is valued at about $400 million.
This new aircraft temporarily replaces the older VC-25A, which has served as Air Force One for decades.
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The Trump administration has renewed its strong opposition to the International Criminal Court (ICC), stating that any attempt by the court to investigate or arrest U.S. citizens is against American sovereignty. This comes amid ICC arrest warrants issued for Israeli leaders and ongoing tensions over the court's authority.
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The U.S. is not a member of the ICC because it did not agree to its founding treaty, the Rome Statute.
The Trump administration sent a letter calling ICC investigations of U.S. citizens illegitimate and unlawful.
The ICC issued arrest warrants in late 2024 for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and others over alleged war crimes in Gaza.
Israel, like the U.S., is not a member of the ICC and rejects its authority; Palestine is a member.
The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on the ICC and groups supporting its investigations, including Palestinian rights groups.
ICC judges filed a lawsuit in a U.S. court against these sanctions, claiming they unfairly target the court.
The letter from the U.S. Acting Attorney General accused the ICC of political motivations in its investigations.
New York City’s mayor threatened to arrest Netanyahu if he visits, despite the Israeli leader insisting he will still come.
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Researchers discovered a new type of malware called PamStealer that targets Mac computers. It tricks users into running it by pretending to be a clipboard app, then secretly steals login passwords by validating them through macOS’s built-in system before sending them to hackers.
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The malware spreads in two steps: first through a fake disk image posing as the Maccy clipboard manager, then through a hidden second-stage program.
PamStealer uses AppleScript and JavaScript for Automation to quietly download and run its secret code.
The second stage is written in the programming language Rust, which is rare for Mac malware.
It uses the macOS Pluggable Authentication Modules (PAM) system to check passwords locally, making stolen credentials more accurate.
The malware pretends to be parts of macOS, like Finder or Software Update apps, to hide its activity.
It delays showing security permission requests to avoid detection.
The malware encrypts its communications to hide data sent to hackers.
Users see a fake password prompt that looks like a normal system message to capture their passwords.
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Andy Burnham, a British politician, said he wants to reduce costs for people and businesses if he becomes prime minister. He plans to cut taxes for some shops, take control of water and energy companies to lower bills, and make bus travel free for teenagers.
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Andy Burnham aims to become prime minister and address the high cost of living.
He wants to lower business taxes for pubs and high street businesses.
Burnham plans to bring water, energy, and transport services under public control to reduce bills.
He proposes free bus travel for people aged 16 to 18.
Some policies may include freezing private rent prices and removing green levies from energy bills.
Burnham promises not to borrow more money than current government rules allow.
He plans to spend some working time in Manchester and create a “No 10 North” office there.
Experts warn public control of utilities may not immediately lower consumer costs due to needed investments.
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