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The Wall Street Journal published an opinion piece criticizing President Donald Trump and his family for earning large amounts of money while he is president. According to financial disclosures, President Trump made $2 billion last year, including over $526 million from a cryptocurrency project linked to his company.
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President Donald Trump earned $2 billion in the past year, according to his financial disclosures.
More than $526 million came from a cryptocurrency venture managed by the Trump Organization.
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board wrote an opinion piece about these earnings.
The article suggests the Trump family benefited financially during his presidency.
The cryptocurrency tokens are part of a project associated with the Trump brand.
The editorial uses the phrase “cashing in on the presidency” to describe these earnings.
Financial disclosures are reports that show income and assets of government officials.
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Wilbur, a pet cat from a village in Cornwall, appeared bright blue after coming into contact with blue cornstarch used at a neighbour’s gender-reveal party. Wilbur’s owners were worried at first, but a vet expert said the dye was unlikely to harm the cat, and washing her right away was the correct action.
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Wilbur is a female cat usually grey, black, and white.
She got covered in blue dye from cornstarch used in a neighbour’s gender-reveal party.
The family initially thought Wilbur might have been painted with harmful paint.
The gender-reveal involved children kicking footballs filled with blue cornstarch.
Wilbur rolled around in leftover cornstarch in the garden, turning her fur blue.
The family washed the cat repeatedly to remove the dye; a small stain remains.
A vet specialist said the food dye used on cornstarch is unlikely to cause harm.
The vet advised pet owners to stop pets from licking unfamiliar substances and to seek vet advice.
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Tropical Storm Douglas is moving in the eastern Pacific Ocean near the U.S. West Coast but remains far from land and is not expected to cause coastal damage. Forecasters predict the storm will weaken over cooler waters and disappear by Friday, though some models suggest it could come closer to Baja California.
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Tropical Storm Douglas is the fourth named storm of the 2026 eastern Pacific hurricane season.
The storm is about 1,175 miles west-southwest of Baja California, with 40 mph winds, moving north at 6 mph.
Douglas is forecast to move over open water, weaken over cooler seas, and become a post-tropical cyclone by Friday.
There are currently no coastal watches or warnings for Douglas.
"Spaghetti models" show different possible storm paths; most predict Douglas will stay away from land, but one shows a possible turn toward Baja California.
The 2026 eastern Pacific hurricane season is expected to be above normal, with 15 to 22 named storms predicted.
El Niño conditions in the Pacific are increasing storm activity in the eastern Pacific by creating favorable weather for storm development.
El Niño generally increases storms in the eastern Pacific while reducing them in the Atlantic hurricane season.
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Adjusting your air conditioner (AC) settings can help lower your electric bill during the summer. Simple changes like raising the thermostat temperature a few degrees, using automated schedules, and setting the fan to "auto" instead of "on" can reduce cooling costs without losing comfort.
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Raising the thermostat by 1 degree can save about 3% on cooling costs.
Increasing the thermostat 4-5 degrees can lead to noticeable savings over a billing cycle.
Using automated schedules that raise the temperature 7-10 degrees for several hours daily can reduce costs by up to 10% per year.
Smart thermostats that learn your routine can save around 8% on cooling bills with no extra effort.
Setting the AC fan to "auto" is more energy-efficient than keeping it "on" all the time.
Running the fan continuously increases electricity use and can cause moisture problems inside the home.
Managing humidity with a "dry" mode and proper fan settings helps you keep the house comfortable at higher temperatures, saving energy indirectly.
Not all AC settings significantly affect energy use; knowing which ones matter is key to saving money.
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A live discussion focused on the impact of the recent New Glenn rocket explosion on NASA’s plans to land humans on the Moon with the Artemis IV mission. Experts expressed doubts about the timeline for Blue Origin’s new and more powerful 9×4 rocket variant, suggesting NASA may need to rely mainly on SpaceX’s Starship to achieve lunar goals this decade.
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The New Glenn rocket by Blue Origin exploded in late May, causing setbacks for the space industry.
Blue Origin’s planned 9×4 rocket has nine engines on the first stage and four on the upper stage, making it more powerful than the variant that exploded.
Blue Origin has not announced an official date for the 9×4 rocket’s first flight, but some sources suggest late 2027 or early 2028.
Experts doubt Blue Origin will meet these targets; some think development might slip into the 2030s.
NASA’s Artemis IV mission aims to land humans on the Moon this decade, requiring reliable rockets.
SpaceX’s Starship currently has proven launch capabilities and infrastructure, making it a likely primary vehicle for lunar missions.
Experts recommend focusing on Starship rather than waiting for new Blue Origin rockets due to timing and complexity issues.
Panelists also answered viewer questions during the live event hosted by Ars Technica.
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German prosecutors have charged a former Ukrainian army officer for a 2022 attack on the Nord Stream gas pipelines. The officer is accused of leading a group that planted explosives underwater to damage the pipelines and disrupt gas supplies from Russia to Europe.
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A court in Hamburg, Germany charged Serhii K, a former Ukrainian army officer, for involvement in the Nord Stream pipeline blasts.
The attack happened in September 2022 and damaged Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines in the Baltic Sea.
Prosecutors say Serhii K and his team used fake documents and transported explosives underwater near Denmark to destroy the pipelines.
The pipelines supplied Russian gas to Europe, and damaging them aimed to stop gas revenue Russia used for its war.
Serhii K denies involvement in the attack.
Ukraine’s government and President Zelenskyy have not yet commented fully, awaiting details from Germany.
Serhii K was arrested in Italy in August 2023 and moved to Germany in November 2023.
German courts claim jurisdiction since the pipelines end in Germany and the attack affected German energy security.
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President Donald Trump plans to renovate the East Potomac Park golf course in Washington, D.C., starting September 1. There are concerns on social media that the renovation might remove some of the city’s oldest cherry trees, but no official confirmation or environmental plan has been released yet.
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The East Potomac Park golf course is located near historic cherry tree groves in Washington, D.C.
These cherry trees were gifted by Japan in 1912 as a symbol of friendship.
President Trump announced the renovation to create a world-class public golf course for major tournaments.
The project is led by golf architect Tom Fazio and managed through the Department of the Interior.
Social media posts claim the oldest cherry trees might be cut down, causing public concern.
No federal agency has confirmed plans to remove any cherry trees so far.
Some redevelopment plans do not clearly show all existing park features, sparking speculation.
Trump and Fazio have not directly responded to questions about the cherry trees.
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The Princess of Wales made a surprise visit to Wimbledon, where she met the public and handed out tickets. She watched a tennis match on Court 18, sitting with important tennis figures.
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The Princess of Wales visited Wimbledon without prior announcement.
She gave out tickets to people attending the event.
During her visit, she accepted card payments from attendees.
She sat on Court 18 to watch a match between British player Arthur Fery and Finland's Otto Virtanen.
The princess was seated between Deborah Jevans, chairwoman of the All England Lawn Tennis Club, and former British tennis player Tim Henman.
The visit took place on a Thursday during the Wimbledon tennis tournament.
The event involved interaction with members of the public attending Wimbledon.
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After grieving the loss of her dog, Alabama Jackson developed painful blisters on her eyeball caused by rubbing her eyes too much while crying. She had the blisters treated by an eye doctor, but they returned, so she is now avoiding rubbing her eyes to let them heal naturally.
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Alabama Jackson lost her 7-year-old rescue dog, Goober, who had a serious spinal disease that caused paralysis.
After saying goodbye, she cried a lot and rubbed her eyes, leading to an unusual health problem.
Jackson developed multiple blisters called conjunctival cysts on the outer layer of her eyeball.
An eye doctor used local anesthesia and a needle to pop the blisters in her left eye.
The blisters caused blurry vision and discomfort but did not severely affect her sight.
Despite treatment, the blisters came back due to continued eye rubbing.
Jackson is now using eye drops and avoiding rubbing her eyes to prevent infection.
She shares her experience as a reminder to be gentle with your eyes during emotional times.
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Plex has introduced a new five-year subscription pass for $250, a change from their previous lifetime pass pricing. They also raised the cost of lifetime access to $750 to reflect the software’s ongoing value and support future development.
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Plex started in 2012 selling lifetime access for $75.
Lifetime Plex Pass price increased to $120 in 2014, then to $250 in March 2025.
As of now, $250 buys a five-year subscription instead of lifetime access.
Lifetime Plex Pass price jumped to $750 recently.
Plex has raised $87.6 million in funding but is not yet profitable.
The company aims to increase recurring revenue via subscriptions for steady cash flow.
Plex has broadened beyond media server software to include movie rentals, ad-supported streaming, social features, and data monetization.
Since 2022, more users use Plex’s streaming service than the original media server capabilities.
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An Arizona mother, Destiny Paarni, was told twice during her pregnancy that her unborn son might have a heart defect and chromosome problems, and that ending the pregnancy was an option. Despite this, she continued her pregnancy, and her baby was born healthy with no defects, giving hope to other parents facing similar situations.
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Destiny Paarni was advised twice, at 12 and 32 weeks, that her baby might have serious health problems.
Doctors suggested the option to terminate the pregnancy due to possible heart and chromosomal defects.
Paarni chose to continue the pregnancy, trusting her instincts and faith.
Her son was born healthy with no heart defects or chromosomal abnormalities.
The baby is now two months old and doing well.
Paarni shared her story in an Instagram video that was viewed over 455,000 times.
She is a single mother of five and uses social media to share motherhood and hardship experiences.
Prenatal screenings can sometimes give uncertain results, and some diagnoses are estimates rather than certain.
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This summer, tick bites are expected to increase across the United States due to warmer temperatures that allow ticks to spread to new areas. Health officials warn that tick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease and others are becoming more common, and people are advised to check carefully for ticks and remove them quickly to prevent infection.
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The CDC reports the highest rate of emergency room visits from tick bites since 2017.
Warmer weather is causing ticks to move into new parts of the country.
Lone star ticks can cause a red meat allergy called alpha-gal syndrome.
Powassan virus, carried by some ticks, can cause serious brain-related symptoms like memory loss and seizures.
Education on tick prevention is increasing, but tick-related diseases are still rising.
Camp counselors in Wisconsin are teaching kids how to check for ticks during summer activities.
Removing ticks within 24 hours reduces the risk of Lyme disease.
The CDC recommends using tweezers or tick removal tools and seeing a doctor if symptoms like rash or fever appear after a tick bite.
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Spain launched a plan in April to let nearly 1.2 million undocumented migrants apply for legal status. The government is processing applications to give work and residence permits, while some political groups oppose the policy.
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Almost 1.2 million people applied for legal status in Spain between mid-April and June 30.
Over 600,000 applications are already being processed.
About 67% of applicants come from Latin America, with Colombia alone making up nearly 26%.
Other main countries of origin are Morocco (13.3%), Venezuela (11.8%), and Peru (8.8%).
Most applicants are under 45 years old; 57% are men and 43% women.
Applicants must have no criminal record and prove they lived in Spain for at least five months before January 1.
The government expects around 500,000 people will qualify for permits.
The permits allow holders to live and work only in Spain.
The Spanish government says immigration is important for economic growth and avoiding population decline.
Some opposition parties criticize the plan, calling it harmful and a threat to jobs and services.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) announced that the hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius is over. The last person exposed to the virus finished quarantine, tested negative, and no new cases have appeared since May 25.
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The hantavirus outbreak infected 13 people and caused 3 deaths.
The virus involved is a rare strain called the Andes virus.
The MV Hondius cruise ship started its journey on April 1 from Argentina.
The first cases traveled through Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay on a bird-watching trip.
The virus may have spread between people who were in close contact.
Over 650 contacts across 33 countries were monitored by health authorities.
Symptoms include fever, tiredness, muscle aches, stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and breathing problems.
Hantavirus usually spreads through contact with urine, droppings, or saliva from infected rodents.
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Ugandan health authorities and the Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) have reported a confirmed case of Marburg virus disease in a young child who died. This comes amid an ongoing Ebola outbreak in nearby regions, and there is limited public information about the Marburg case from Ugandan officials.
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A 1.5-year-old child in Uganda died from Marburg virus disease.
Marburg virus is related to Ebola and causes similar hemorrhagic (bleeding) illness.
Africa CDC said no other people who had contact with the child showed symptoms.
Uganda’s health ministry has been cautious about sharing details and reportedly did not confirm an outbreak.
The World Health Organization was informed of the case on June 30.
The US embassy issued a health alert about a possible case on June 29.
Reports suggest Uganda may have two cases, but any spread appears limited.
The Marburg case occurs as Ebola outbreaks continue in Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
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The article discusses the impact of voters who are struggling to afford basic needs like food and gas on the upcoming midterm elections. It suggests that the language used by Democrats plays a role in how these voters make their decisions.
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Many voters have difficulty paying for essentials such as food and gas.
These voters are important in deciding the results of the midterm elections.
The language Democrats use may influence these voters' choices.
The midterms are elections that happen halfway through a president’s term.
The article implies economic issues are key to voter decisions in 2024.
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An 11-year-old boy in Ontario, Canada, died of rabies after waking to find a bat on his face. Doctors said the rare death could have been prevented with better public understanding of rabies risks and treatment.
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The boy found a bat on his nose and mouth while staying at a cottage in northern Ontario in 2024.
His parents caught the bat and released it without suspecting rabies, as they saw no bites or unusual bat behavior.
Rabies is very rare in Canada, with only 28 cases since 1924 and none in Ontario since 1967.
Bats are the main carriers of rabies in North America, and bites or scratches can be so small they go unnoticed.
Rabies can enter the body through saliva contacting cuts, eyes, nose, or mouth.
Symptoms appeared 19 days later with facial tingling and swelling; rabies was confirmed by brain scans and tests.
There is no cure for rabies once symptoms start, and it is almost always fatal.
Early treatment after exposure, called post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), is very effective at preventing rabies.
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The First Bank of the United States building in Philadelphia has reopened as a museum after a $43 million restoration. The project preserved the building's historic features while adding modern systems and new exhibits about American history and diplomacy.
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The First Bank of the United States is a historic financial building in Philadelphia.
It reopened to the public on July 1 after being closed since about 2002.
Restoration cost $43 million and aimed to keep the building’s original character.
New systems for electricity, plumbing, heating, and cooling were added to meet safety rules.
Exhibits include art and objects from U.S. embassies and Drexel University collections.
The project was managed by Independence Historical Trust and the National Park Service.
The restoration is part of broader efforts to repair historic buildings before the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Reusing old buildings helps reduce environmental impact by avoiding new construction emissions.
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Israel disagrees with a United Nations report accusing its military of deliberately targeting Palestinian children. However, some incidents involving children being hit by precise weapons raise questions about whether these were truly accidental.
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The UN Commission report claims Israeli forces intentionally target Palestinian children.
Israel rejects these accusations from the UN report.
Some Palestinian children have been shot with precision weapons.
Precision weapons are designed to hit specific targets accurately.
The use of such weapons in these cases makes it hard to say the shootings were accidental.
The report and Israel’s response highlight ongoing tension and conflict in the region.
The information is reported by Al Jazeera correspondent Emma Withrow.
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A textile artist from north-west London, Holly Searle, is happy after a large box containing 206 pieces of her tea towel artwork was returned. The box had been lost in transit while sent to an arts festival but was later found and delivered back to her home.
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Holly Searle sent a box of 206 tea towel artworks via 48-hour delivery on June 22.
The box was meant for an exhibition at the Alton Arts Festival in Hampshire.
The box went missing and was later found after a search by Royal Mail and public help.
The box traveled outside London to Coventry due to water damage on the label.
The artworks, created over seven years, were all undamaged when returned.
The postman who delivered the box seemed unaware of the search for the parcel.
Royal Mail apologized and will give a refund to Holly Searle.
A man donated 80 vintage tea towels to help replace the lost ones during the search.
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