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Political commentator Bill O’Reilly said that the MAGA movement sees President Donald Trump as a strong defender against the left wing of the Democratic Party. Supporters believe Trump's political actions are more important than concerns about his financial matters.
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Bill O’Reilly is a political commentator who spoke about the MAGA movement.
MAGA stands for "Make America Great Again," a political slogan used by President Trump and his supporters.
O’Reilly said MAGA supporters view President Trump as a defender against left-wing Democrats.
The left wing refers to the more progressive or liberal part of the Democratic Party.
MAGA supporters prioritize Trump's fight against these political ideas over his business or financial dealings.
The statement was made on a Wednesday, according to the article.
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The Philippine Air Force plans to upgrade important military bases on two islands that China also claims. This effort includes new aircraft and radar to better watch and respond to increased Chinese naval activity near Philippine waters. The upgrades are part of stronger military cooperation between the Philippines and the United States.
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The Philippines will upgrade military bases on Thitu Island (Pag-asa) and Santa Ana Island.
Thitu Island is the second-largest island in the Spratly group and has a permanent Philippine military and civilian presence.
Santa Ana Island is near the Luzon Strait, a key waterway close to Taiwan and important for regional security.
The Philippines will receive long-range patrol planes, Black Hawk helicopters, Bell 412EPX rescue helicopters, and advanced maritime radar.
Upgrades aim to monitor and respond to increased Chinese coast guard and navy activities.
The Philippines and the U.S. have a mutual defense treaty and a security agreement called EDCA that allows U.S. forces to rotate through Philippine bases.
Under President Donald Trump, the U.S. has increased military cooperation with the Philippines, including joint military exercises and patrols.
China opposes growing U.S.-Philippine military ties and views them as part of a U.S. effort to contain China’s influence in the region.
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Extreme heat can be dangerous for pets, especially dogs, during very hot weather. Pet expert Andrea Arden explains how to recognize signs of heat stroke in pets and how to keep them safe during heat waves.
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High temperatures can cause heat stroke and other health problems in pets.
Dogs with short noses or thick fur are more likely to get heat stroke.
Signs of heat stroke in pets include heavy panting, drooling, and weakness.
Pet owners should keep animals hydrated and provide shade.
Avoid exercising pets during the hottest parts of the day.
Andrea Arden is a pet expert and dog trainer sharing this advice.
The information is especially important during record-breaking heat waves.
Monitoring pets closely can prevent serious health issues caused by heat.
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Morgan McSweeney, the former chief of staff to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, said the Labour party was not ready to govern or handle today’s fast-changing world when Starmer was elected in 2024. He explained that Labour did not have a clear plan to deliver quick changes that people wanted and mentioned that the party needed to be more optimistic at the start.
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Morgan McSweeney was Labour’s chief of staff and helped manage their large 2024 election win.
He resigned in February 2025 and plans to leave politics for a few years.
McSweeney said Labour was unprepared for the modern world and how government should change to serve people better.
He admitted Labour lacked a fast plan to deliver results that voters expected.
He stressed that many politicians break promises, so quick delivery is important to keep trust.
McSweeney said the party’s early tone was too negative and should have been more hopeful.
He shared a story about US President Donald Trump joking about foxes eating birds killed by wind turbines.
McSweeney focused on taking responsibility for Labour’s lack of preparation rather than blaming individuals.
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The article reports that travel demand is increasing ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, leading to higher prices for travelers. At the same time, temperature rises are adding to the challenges faced by holiday travelers.
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More people are traveling as the Fourth of July holiday approaches.
Travel prices are going up because more people want to travel.
Higher temperatures are affecting travel conditions.
The information is provided by CBS News reporter Kris Van Cleave.
CBS News offers coverage through its app and website.
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An explosion caused by a planted bomb in a cafe in central Damascus killed five people and injured 11 on Thursday. Syrian authorities responded quickly, and investigations are ongoing.
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The blast occurred in a cafe near the Palace of Justice in Damascus, Syria.
Five people died and 11 were injured in the explosion.
Syrian state television confirmed the cause was an explosive device.
Emergency services and security forces rushed to the scene and secured the area.
The head of Syria’s health ministry emergency services provided the casualty figures.
Videos and reports from the site showed injured people and police presence.
Authorities are investigating the source of the explosion.
The incident took place on July 2, 2026.
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The U.S. Senate voted two days in a row on a resolution to stop war with Iran, first supporting it and then rejecting it. President Donald Trump criticized four Republican senators who backed the resolution, while his administration said the resolution is not allowed by the Constitution.
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The Senate voted twice in two days on a resolution regarding war with Iran.
On the first day, the Senate voted to end U.S. military actions against Iran.
On the second day, the Senate reversed that decision and voted against ending the war.
Four Republican senators voted in favor of the resolution to bar military action.
President Donald Trump publicly criticized these four GOP senators.
The Trump administration claimed the resolution is unconstitutional.
The resolution aimed to stop any future U.S. military involvement in Iran.
This issue reflects a split within the Senate and the Republican Party.
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President Donald Trump made $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency projects last year while his administration eased the rules on crypto markets. On the same day, he introduced a new Air Force One jet that was given as a gift from Qatar, which has also caused some public discussion.
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President Trump earned $1.4 billion from crypto ventures in the past year.
His administration relaxed regulations on cryptocurrency markets.
This has led to criticism and questions about possible conflicts of interest.
A new Air Force One jet was unveiled by President Trump on Wednesday.
The jet was a gift from the government of Qatar.
The gift and the crypto profits are both generating public debate.
Air Force One is the official plane used by the President of the United States.
The controversy involves concerns about ethics and government transparency.
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A dangerous heat wave is affecting more than 24 states across the Midwest, South, and East Coast of the United States. Temperatures with humidity will reach over 100 degrees in several major cities through the Fourth of July holiday weekend, with minimal overnight relief making the heat more dangerous.
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The heat wave began in the Midwest on Monday and is spreading eastward.
On July 2, Philadelphia and Washington, D.C. will feel like 111 degrees; New York City may reach 110 degrees.
Cities including Boston, Chicago, Detroit, Nashville, and Memphis will experience heat indexes over 100 degrees.
New York City has opened hundreds of cooling centers and activated a heat emergency plan.
Minimal cooling is expected overnight, increasing health risks.
The heat wave will continue into the July 4 holiday, with temperatures slightly lower but still over 100 degrees in the Northeast.
By Sunday and Monday, the Southeast will face the strongest heat, with Raleigh feeling like 107 degrees and Savannah like 105 degrees.
Heat is the deadliest weather hazard in the U.S., with at least 13,000 deaths since 2018.
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The Vatican excommunicated six bishops linked to the ultra-conservative Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) after they consecrated four new bishops without the pope’s permission. This act broke Church rules and was seen as a serious split from the Catholic Church.
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Six bishops from SSPX were excommunicated after unauthorized consecration of four new bishops in Switzerland.
Only the pope can approve new bishops in the Catholic Church, according to canon law.
The Vatican called the consecrations a "schismatic act," meaning a formal separation from Church unity.
Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope, had personally asked SSPX not to proceed with the consecrations.
Excommunication stops a Catholic from taking sacraments like communion, marriage, and confession.
The Vatican revoked SSPX priests’ authority to perform valid confessions and marriages.
SSPX was founded in the 1970s to preserve traditional Catholic practices and opposes some modern Church teachings.
The SSPX has about 600,000 followers worldwide, with 25,000 in the U.S., and runs seminaries and chapels globally.
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President Donald Trump's financial report shows that cryptocurrency is a major part of his business, making about $1.4 billion in income. However, people who invested $10,000 in the official Trump crypto coin on January 20, 2025, saw their investment drop to about $364 by July 1, 2026, losing over 96% of its value.
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The Official Trump ($TRUMP) crypto token launched on January 20, 2025.
A $10,000 investment in $TRUMP on that day dropped to about $364 by July 1, 2026.
The token's value fell from $45.47 at launch to around $1.66 in mid-2026.
Trump Organization entities hold 80% of the $TRUMP tokens, which now represent over $3 billion in value.
A $10,000 investment in Bitcoin on the same day would be worth about $5,793 in July 2026, a smaller loss of 42%.
A $10,000 investment tied to the S&P 500 would have grown to about $12,298 in the same period.
Trump’s crypto-related businesses earned an estimated $1.4 billion during this time, mainly from the $TRUMP token and related companies.
In July 2025, President Trump signed a law regulating stablecoins to promote U.S. leadership in digital assets.
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Gary Glitter, whose real name is Paul Gadd, has been charged with sexual offences that date back to 1978. The charges include unlawful sexual intercourse and indecent assault on a girl under the age of 14, connected to events that took place between 1978 and 1981.
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Gary Glitter’s real name is Paul Gadd.
He faces one count of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under 13.
He also faces three counts of indecent assault on a girl under 14.
The alleged offences happened between 1978 and 1981 at a home in Kensington.
There is one alleged victim involved in the case.
The Metropolitan Police were informed of the allegations on 9 January 2025.
Gadd was interviewed by police on 22 July 2025 as part of the investigation.
He is scheduled to appear in court on 5 August at Westminster Magistrates’ Court.
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A rescue mission to save NASA’s Swift space telescope was delayed due to a last-minute problem with the rocket launch from a plane over the Pacific Ocean. The rocket, carrying a robotic spacecraft designed to capture Swift before it falls from orbit, did not release as planned, and a new launch date has not been set.
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The mission aims to save NASA’s Swift Observatory, which will crash by October if not captured.
Northrop Grumman’s plane launched from the Marshall Islands but could not release the Pegasus rocket.
The Pegasus rocket carries a robotic spacecraft made by Katalyst Space Technologies.
NASA stopped Swift’s science work earlier this year to try to keep it in orbit longer.
Swift has monitored thousands of gamma ray bursts and exploding stars since 2004.
NASA hired Katalyst Space last September for this $30 million mission to rescue Swift.
Weather delays had already slowed the launch attempts earlier in the week.
The new launch date for the rescue mission has not yet been decided.
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A Belarus court sentenced journalist Kiryl Pazniak to 3.5 years in prison for charges including discrediting Belarus and forming an extremist group. Pazniak, who hosted a political YouTube show, was arrested in 2025 and is seriously ill in prison; human rights groups say Belarus continues to limit free speech.
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Kiryl Pazniak was convicted and sentenced to 3.5 years in prison by a Belarus court.
Charges against him included discrediting Belarus and forming an extremist organization.
He also must pay a fine of about $8,500.
Pazniak was arrested in September 2025 and is seriously ill with pneumonia and COVID-19 in prison.
Human rights groups label him a political prisoner.
Belarus is ruled by President Alexander Lukashenko, who has led the country for over 30 years with strict control.
Western countries have sanctioned Belarus for human rights abuses and its support of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Despite releasing some political prisoners recently, Belarus still holds 863 political prisoners and suppresses journalists and opposition voices.
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Many teenagers in the U.S. are having trouble finding summer jobs this year. The number of teens working during the summer has dropped a lot compared to previous decades, partly because there are fewer entry-level jobs and more competition from adults.
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About one-third of U.S. teens aged 16 to 19 had jobs last summer, down from around 60% in the late 1970s.
Teen summer job opportunities are expected to decrease further due to inflation, high oil prices, and cautious hiring.
Many traditional entry-level jobs for teens have been eliminated or reduced.
Teens now often compete with more experienced workers for available positions.
Common teen jobs include food preparation, serving, and sales.
Some teens, like 17-year-old Jaelyn Chester, apply widely and are willing to take any job to gain work experience.
The summer job market for teens faces its lowest hiring levels since 1948, based on government tracking.
Employers have smaller teams and less ability or willingness to train new workers, making it harder for teens to get hired.
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An explosion at a cafe in Damascus, Syria, killed at least four people and injured ten others. Officials have not yet determined if the blast was an attack or an accident.
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The explosion happened on Thursday in a cafe near Damascus’s main courthouse.
At least four people died, and ten others were hurt.
The Health Ministry official who reported the casualties is Dr. Ahmad al-Bakour.
Security forces quickly arrived and sealed off the area after the blast.
A video showed injured people lying on the floor with police nearby.
The cause of the explosion is still unknown.
The news came from the state-run SANA news agency.
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A heatwave is affecting many parts of the United States during the Fourth of July weekend. Some cities expect temperatures above 100 degrees Fahrenheit and are reducing their holiday events because of the heat.
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Many U.S. cities will face very high temperatures over the Fourth of July weekend.
Some places expect temperatures to reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
The extreme heat is causing cancellations or changes in holiday celebrations.
Heat warnings and safety advice have been issued for affected areas.
CBS News meteorologist Rob Marciano provided the latest weather forecast.
The heatwave is impacting outdoor activities planned for Independence Day.
Residents are advised to stay hydrated and avoid prolonged sun exposure.
The situation is ongoing, with temperatures expected to remain high during the holiday.
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Canadian researchers are starting a special expedition to study two famous shipwrecks in the North Atlantic. They will use underwater robots and cameras to create detailed digital models of the ships connected to well-known polar explorers Ernest Shackleton and Robert Falcon Scott.
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The expedition will survey two shipwrecks: the Quest and the Terra Nova.
The Quest was the ship on which explorer Ernest Shackleton died in 1922.
The Terra Nova was used by explorer Robert Falcon Scott on his 1912 Antarctic trip that ended tragically.
Shackleton and Scott were originally colleagues but later became rivals in Antarctic exploration.
The Terra Nova sank off Greenland in 1943 and was discovered in 2012.
The Quest sank in 2024 in the Labrador Sea after being damaged by ice near Newfoundland.
Researchers from Canada, the U.S., the U.K., Norway, and Denmark are involved in the project.
The team aims to inspire new explorers by using modern technology to document these historic wrecks.
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Dozens of large wildfires are burning across the United States, covering more than 552,000 acres in multiple states including Alaska, Utah, and Arizona. Hot and dry weather with strong winds is making fire risks very high, and many fires are only partly controlled or not controlled at all.
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There are 51 large wildfires currently active in several U.S. states.
These fires together cover over 552,000 acres.
Alaska has 15 major fires, mostly with zero percent containment.
Utah has 8 large wildfires, covering over 250,000 acres combined.
Arizona and Colorado also have multiple fires, with some fires not yet contained.
The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings in parts of New Mexico, Colorado, and Utah, signaling high fire danger.
Wildfires typically peak in July, causing evacuations, road closures, poor air quality, and strain on firefighting resources.
The hot, dry, and windy conditions expected in the coming days could make the fires grow bigger.
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Record high temperatures are affecting workers at airports, especially those working outside on the tarmac. Efforts are underway to protect these workers from heat-related problems during one of the busiest travel days of the year.
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Temperatures have reached record levels on a major travel day.
Airport workers who work on the tarmac are exposed to intense heat.
There are measures being taken to keep these workers safe.
Heat can cause health issues like heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
The safety of airport workers is a priority during hot weather conditions.
The news report was shared by CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave.
The article emphasizes challenges faced by airport employees in extreme heat.
This situation affects travel and airport operations due to weather conditions.
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