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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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The FDA has raised the potato chip recall to its highest risk level, meaning the products could cause serious health problems. Consumers who bought these chips should throw them away and contact the company, Utz, to get a refund.
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The potato chip recall has reached the FDA’s highest risk category.
This means the chips may cause serious health issues.
Consumers are told to throw away any affected potato chips.
Utz is the company recalling the chips.
Customers can contact Utz to ask for a refund.
The recall aims to protect public health and safety.
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Job growth in the United States slowed significantly in June, with employers adding only 57,000 jobs, which is less than half of what economists expected. The unemployment rate slightly decreased to 4.2 percent, but this change was mostly due to fewer people looking for work, not more hiring.
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U.S. employers added 57,000 jobs in June, below the expected 115,000 jobs.
Job growth in June is less than half of the number added in May.
The unemployment rate fell from 4.3% in May to 4.2% in June.
The drop in unemployment was mainly because fewer people were in the labor force.
Labor market momentum appears to be weakening after years of steady job growth.
Revisions show that job growth in April and May was weaker than first reported.
The job figures come from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Economists use these reports to gauge the health of the U.S. economy and labor market.
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Iran’s military announced that it will respond strongly if oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz do not follow the approved navigation routes. The statement warned that any tanker not following these rules will face consequences.
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Iran's joint military command made the announcement on Thursday.
The warning targets oil tankers passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Tankers are required to follow specific routes approved by Iran.
Deviating from these routes or ignoring Iran’s navigation rules will lead to a forceful response.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway used to transport a large amount of the world’s oil.
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More than 90% of the Gaza Strip has been damaged, and Israel controls 80% of the area, according to Gaza authorities, as the conflict reaches 1,000 days since it began on October 7, 2023. Over 73,000 Palestinians, including many children, have been killed, and efforts to enforce a ceasefire and aid reconstruction face major difficulties.
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Gaza's Government Media Office reports over 90% of the Gaza Strip is destroyed.
Israeli forces control about 80% of Gaza.
At least 73,066 Palestinians have died, including more than 21,500 children and 1,022 babies.
Around 9,500 people are missing, many possibly trapped under rubble.
Approximately 223,000 tonnes of explosives were dropped on Gaza by Israel during the conflict.
The ceasefire plan established in January has failed to stop Israeli control expansion or ensure promised aid deliveries.
Gaza faces extreme food shortages, with nearly 400,000 people eating only one meal a day.
Reconstruction is stalled due to disagreements, particularly over Hamas disarmament before rebuilding can begin.
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Nashville is preparing for a big July 4th event called the "Star-Spangled Bash." The celebration will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest and includes behind-the-scenes coverage showing the city's preparations.
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The event is called "Nashville's Star-Spangled Bash."
It is scheduled around the July 4th holiday.
Ryan Seacrest will host the celebration.
WKRN-TV’s Danielle Breezy shared a behind-the-scenes look at the preparations.
The event is part of Nashville’s holiday festivities.
The article also mentions other July 4th related news, including holiday travel and security.
The information was shared on July 2, 2026.
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Jobs in the US hospitality sector, including restaurants, bars, and hotels, decreased by 61,000 in June despite expectations that the World Cup would increase hiring. Overall employment in the US rose by 57,000 in June, and the unemployment rate slightly dropped to 4.2%.
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The US, Canada, and Mexico are jointly hosting the World Cup.
In May, hospitality jobs increased by 44,000 as businesses prepared for the World Cup.
Analysts expected the World Cup to create about 40,000 new hospitality jobs in June.
Instead, hospitality jobs fell by 61,000 in June.
Overall US employment rose by 57,000 in June.
The US unemployment rate decreased slightly to 4.2% in June.
The decline in hospitality jobs was unexpected despite busy bars and venues during the World Cup.
Analysts describe the hospitality sector as a weak area in the latest employment data.
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A court of appeal ruled that the judge made a mistake by not sending two teenage boys to jail for raping two girls. The appeal court decided that two of the boys should go to prison for four years, while the third boy’s sentence stayed the same.
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Two teenage boys were originally given youth rehabilitation orders after being convicted of rape.
The cases involved the rape of two girls, both 14 or 15 years old, in Fordingbridge, Hampshire.
The attacks happened in November 2024 and January of the following year.
The boys are referred to only as X, Y, and Z for privacy reasons.
In the first case, boys X and Y raped a 15-year-old girl.
In the second case, all three boys raped a 14-year-old girl, while filming and encouraging each other.
The attorney general asked the court of appeal to review whether the original sentences were too lenient.
The court of appeal changed the sentences for boys X and Y to four years in detention but kept Z’s original sentence.
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South Africa and Ghana are in a diplomatic disagreement over reports that a Ghanaian man, Bashiru Isak, was killed during anti-migrant protests in Cape Town. South African officials deny this claim, saying no record exists of such a murder linked to the protests, while also investigating a separate killing of another Ghanaian man in a different area.
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Ghana says a 40-year-old man named Bashiru Isak was shot dead during anti-migrant protests in Cape Town’s Khayelitsha township.
Ghana’s government sent a formal protest and asked South African police to investigate the killing.
South Africa’s justice minister and police deny there is a record of this murder connected to the protests.
Police are investigating a different killing of Kwabena Boagen, a 35-year-old Ghanaian, in Nyanga township linked to a crime, not protests.
Anti-migrant protests took place across South Africa with thousands demanding undocumented foreigners leave the country.
Around 900 people were arrested during these protests, mainly for immigration offences and looting.
Ghana has begun repatriating some citizens from South Africa due to violence and intimidation.
South Africa has high unemployment (over 30%), which has contributed to rising anti-migrant feelings and tension.
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An 11-year-old boy in Thailand drove his parents’ truck into a group of Buddhist monks walking in a procession, killing at least nine monks and injuring others. The crash happened in Mukdahan province, and the boy was unable to be questioned because he was in shock.
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The incident took place in Mukdahan, north-east Thailand, about 400 miles from Bangkok.
The monks were part of a pilgrimage from one temple to another, with 34 monks and five followers walking.
Five monks died at the scene, three more died in the hospital, making a total of nine deaths.
At least three monks were critically injured.
The boy took his parents’ truck without permission and drove about 6 miles before crashing.
Police have not filed charges yet as they investigate and the boy cannot be questioned.
Buddhist monks are highly respected in Thailand, where over 93% of the population follow Buddhism.
Road accidents are common in Thailand due to speeding, drink-driving, and weak law enforcement.
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