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John Dickinson was an important American founder known for his writings that inspired colonial resistance against British taxes. He did not sign the Declaration of Independence because he wanted a gradual, peaceful separation and was worried about legal protections for vulnerable groups like the Quakers.
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John Dickinson was a lawyer and statesman from Maryland who lived mostly in Delaware and Pennsylvania.
He wrote "Letters from a Farmer in Pennsylvania," which helped unite Americans against British taxation.
Dickinson authored "The Liberty Song," one of the first American patriotic songs.
He helped write the Olive Branch Petition in 1775, asking for peace with Britain, which was ignored by King George III.
Dickinson did not sign the Declaration of Independence in 1776, believing independence should be achieved gradually and peacefully.
He was concerned about protecting religious minorities, especially Quakers in Pennsylvania.
Over time, Dickinson’s role has been downplayed or misrepresented in popular culture and history.
Scholar Jane Calvert aims to raise awareness of Dickinson’s true contributions to the American Revolution.
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The Onion, a satirical news website, is launching a parody of Alex Jones’ Infowars conspiracy platform. They plan to donate $100,000 from merchandise sales to the families of the Sandy Hook shooting victims, who have not yet received court-ordered payments from Jones.
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The Onion is creating a parody of Infowars under its own website.
They will donate $100,000 from merchandise sales to Sandy Hook families.
Alex Jones was ordered by courts to pay over $1 billion for false claims about the 2012 Sandy Hook shooting.
Jones falsely called the shooting a hoax, leading to harassment of victims’ families.
Infowars once had 10 million monthly visitors and made over $50 million yearly.
The large court judgments forced Jones into bankruptcy and broke up Infowars.
The Onion’s parody uses Infowars’ style to satirize conspiracy theories and related products.
Sandy Hook families hope this effort will stop Jones from profiting and expose his falsehoods.
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The U.S. Labor Department is set to release a report on June job growth that may show about 100,000 new jobs added. This would continue a trend of steady hiring after several months of slow or negative job growth, while the unemployment rate is expected to remain low around 4.3%.
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Economists expect about 100,000 new jobs were added in June.
This could be the fourth month in a row with solid job growth.
From March to May, employers averaged 188,000 new jobs per month.
The unemployment rate is forecast to stay near 4.3%.
Job growth earlier this year was weak, with some months showing job losses.
Inflation is high at 4.2%, which affects consumer incomes and spending.
Lower gas prices from a peace deal with Iran may help reduce inflation soon.
Some big job gains in May came from restaurants, hotels, and local governments, partly due to World Cup preparations.
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President Donald Trump often gives unclear or mixed messages about important issues, including a recent tentative deal between the U.S. and Iran. This approach lets him avoid fully committing to one side and allows people to interpret his statements in different ways.
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President Trump called a recent U.S.-Iran tentative deal "very strong" but also said "nobody knows what it is."
He frequently changes his positions on major topics, sometimes within the same public statement or social media post.
This style has led some to call him the “Great Equivocator,” meaning he often sends contradictory messages.
Trump’s spokesperson said questions about his changing positions are unimportant and pointed to recent government achievements.
Some former aides say Trump likes to keep multiple options open to remain flexible in politics.
Experts warn that giving inconsistent statements can hurt credibility and trust.
This style can make Trump an unpredictable negotiator because others do not know what he will do next.
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New Jersey is starting to charge companies fees if their workers use Medicaid for health coverage instead of employer-provided insurance. Other states like California and Connecticut are considering similar fees to help cover rising Medicaid costs due to federal policy changes.
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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill approved a new fee on employers with 50 or more workers on Medicaid.
The fees range from $325 to $725 per Medicaid-covered individual per year, based on company size.
The state expects to raise $145 million from this program in its first year.
Medicaid is a joint federal and state program that helps provide health insurance to low-income residents.
Changes in federal Medicaid rules may increase costs for states and reduce the number of people covered.
California passed a bill requiring the government to explore similar employer fees, leaving the decision to the next governor.
Several other states, including Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and Connecticut, have proposed or considered similar charges on employers.
Supporters say employers benefit from having some employees covered by Medicaid, so charging fees helps share costs fairly.
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This article gives advice on managing your electronic devices and digital tools before going on a summer trip. It explains when to unplug devices to save energy and how new tech features like adding a digital passport to your iPhone can help with travel.
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Many household devices use a small amount of electricity even when turned off, called standby or phantom power.
Standby power can add up to about 10% of a home’s electric bill and contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
Experts recommend unplugging nonessential devices before leaving home to save energy.
Essential devices like refrigerators, freezers, security systems, and some smart home gear should stay plugged in.
Unplugging most modern gadgets usually saves less money than people expect; energy-efficient devices and settings are more effective.
Apple now lets users add their U.S. passport info to their iPhone’s Apple Wallet for easier airport ID checks at over 250 U.S. airports.
This digital ID cannot be used for international travel or border crossing.
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Andy Burnham, a Labour MP, is being encouraged to adopt bold economic policies to help Labour win the next UK election. A large opinion poll suggests that radical actions like rent controls and higher taxes on wealth could significantly improve Labour’s chances of keeping power.
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Labour currently risks winning fewer than 100 seats, its worst result since 1918.
A poll of about 10,000 voters used a statistical method called MRP to predict election outcomes.
Running on “cost of living populism” could give Labour 34% of the vote and 358 seats, a majority.
Proposed policies include limits on rent increases, more social housing, cheaper bus fares, and expanded free school meals.
The party is also considering taxing investment profits at the same rate as wages.
Burnham is expected to move away from “business as usual” and act with economic intervention to boost growth and living standards.
Some Labour members want a cautious approach due to concerns about government debt and financial markets.
There is discussion about appointing Ed Miliband or Pat McFadden as chancellor if Burnham becomes prime minister.
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The US government has labeled the Ecuadorian gang Chone Killers as a foreign terrorist organization and placed sanctions on them for attacks on civilians and officials. This action is part of President Donald Trump’s broader effort to fight drug trafficking and violent crime gangs in Latin America.
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The US State Department named Chone Killers a “Specially Designated Global Terrorist” group.
The gang is accused of attacking civilians, law enforcement, and government officials, including assassinations.
This move is part of President Trump’s campaign against organized crime and drug trafficking in Latin America.
Other Latin American groups, such as Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua and Mexico’s Sinaloa cartel, have also been designated terrorists by the US.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ecuadorian gangs assist Mexican cartels in moving illegal drugs.
Ecuador’s government supports the US decision and backs President Daniel Noboa’s fight against gangs.
President Noboa has imposed curfews and deployed the military in several provinces to reduce gang violence.
The US and Ecuador are working together to stop drug trafficking and weaken criminal organizations.
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Sister Leticia Ugboaja, a Nigerian nun and nurse, was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents while walking to church in McAllen, Texas, but was released the same day. The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville and local representatives are seeking answers about why she was detained and called for changes to enforcement policies.
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Sister Leticia Ugboaja was walking to attend mass at Our Lady of Sorrows Church when ICE agents detained her.
She is a Nigerian national and works as a nurse at South Texas Health System.
Sister Ugboaja has volunteered as a minister at the church and worked as a nursing assistant for 10 years.
She was released the same day of her arrest.
Rep. Monica De La Cruz and the Catholic Diocese have questioned the reason for her arrest and called for better targeting of immigration enforcement.
The Department of Homeland Security has not provided details on why she was detained.
Bishop Daniel E. Flores criticized the arrest and said the protocols allowing such detentions need reform.
Local leaders reached out to the Department of Homeland Security on Sister Ugboaja’s behalf.
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Millions of Iranians attended the funeral of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in 1989, resulting in chaotic scenes where people rushed his coffin and caused injuries and deaths. The large crowd made it necessary to delay the burial, with security forces trying to manage the situation.
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Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini died in 1989 and millions gathered to mourn him.
About 10.2 million people took part in the funeral, roughly one-sixth of Iran’s population at the time.
The crowd’s intense grief caused chaos, including people rushing the coffin, which fell into the crowd.
At least eight people died and around 11,000 were injured during the event.
Khomeini’s son, Ahmad, was knocked down and passed through the crowd to an ambulance.
Security forces fired warning shots and tried to control the crowd by beating mourners’ hands to release the coffin.
The burial was postponed because the crowd blocked the funeral procession.
The funeral took place on a very hot day, with temperatures around 91 degrees Fahrenheit (about 33 Celsius).
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Iran will use some of its frozen money held in Qatar to buy goods it needs, following talks in Doha. This is part of an agreement under which the United States agreed to release Iranian funds to help end the conflict between the two countries.
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Iran has frozen assets worth six billion dollars in Qatar.
Iranian officials met with Qatari authorities to discuss how to spend these funds.
The money will be used to buy goods that Iran needs.
The United States agreed to release some of Iran’s frozen assets under a memorandum of understanding.
The details on how and when the funds will be released are not yet clear.
The talks took place in Doha, Qatar.
The agreement helped to halt the war between Iran and the United States.
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German prosecutors have charged a 50-year-old Ukrainian man named Serhii K with causing explosions that damaged the Nord Stream gas pipelines in 2022. The pipelines, which carried Russian gas to Europe, were badly damaged by underwater explosions near Denmark, stopping gas flow for months.
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Serhii K is accused of attacking civilian energy infrastructure by placing explosives on the Nord Stream pipelines.
The explosions happened in September 2022 near Bornholm Island, Denmark.
Damage to Nord Stream 1 and 2 pipelines stopped Russian gas from reaching Europe for months.
Prosecutors say Serhii K helped lead the operation on a yacht called Andromeda but was not directly placing bombs or diving.
Serhii K was arrested in Italy in August 2025 and extradited to Germany in November 2025.
He allegedly used fake documents to rent the yacht used in the attack.
Serhii K denies involvement, claiming he was in Ukraine as part of the armed forces, which his lawyers say might protect him legally.
Ukraine’s government denies knowing about or being involved in the sabotage.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said it is too early to comment because official details have not been shared.
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Constitutional lawyer Bruce Fein says the United States was founded to protect individual rights. He believes that increasing the president’s powers without limits goes against this founding idea and harms democracy.
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Bruce Fein is a constitutional lawyer.
He states the U.S. was created to protect inalienable rights, which are rights that cannot be taken away.
Fein argues that the president’s powers have been growing too much.
He warns that unchecked presidential authority weakens U.S. democracy.
His comments focus on how government power should be balanced.
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The European Union’s new digital border system called the Entry/Exit System (EES) is causing long travel delays, with passengers waiting in lines for up to five hours. Airport and airline groups warn these problems could get worse during the busy summer travel season and ask the EU to allow suspending the system when needed to avoid more disruption.
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The EU introduced the Entry/Exit System (EES) in October to replace passport stamping.
EES collects travelers' personal data including names, passports, fingerprints, and facial images.
Since EES started, passengers have faced delays up to five hours at border controls.
Flights have left with many passengers still in line, causing planes to be half-full.
Airport and airline groups say the situation is putting too much pressure on airports and border officers.
They want EU leaders to allow suspending the EES when passenger numbers exceed border capacity.
The EU expects 40 million more passengers in July and August, increasing the risk of delays.
The World Travel and Tourism Council warned delays could threaten up to $45.4 billion in visitor spending.
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An 11-year-old boy in Canada died from rabies after a bat landed on his face during a family visit in 2024. He showed no visible injuries at first, so his parents did not get medical help immediately. After symptoms appeared, doctors eventually diagnosed rabies, and the boy died 17 days after hospital admission.
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The boy was 11 years old and visiting a cottage in Ontario with his family.
He woke up to find a bat on his nose and mouth and swatted it away.
His father caught the bat and released it outside.
The boy had no visible wounds, so his parents did not seek medical care at first.
Symptoms like facial numbness, swelling, fever, and confusion began 19 days later.
Doctors initially misdiagnosed his condition before confirming rabies.
Rabies is very rare in Canada, with only 28 deaths recorded since 1924.
Rabies is almost always fatal once symptoms start, but early treatment after exposure can prevent infection.
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An Ebola outbreak is ongoing in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, mainly in the Ituri province, with the Bundibugyo strain spreading. Health authorities face challenges including limited treatment capacity, people’s fear and mistrust, the need for safe burials, and difficulties reaching displaced populations.
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The Ebola outbreak is in Ituri province, with cases also in neighboring areas.
The virus strain, Bundibugyo, is less deadly but has no approved vaccine.
Symptoms appear late, making early detection very important.
The main treatment center in Bunia is full, and more beds are being added.
Over 1.3 million people live in camps due to conflict, complicating outbreak control.
Some community members do not believe Ebola exists or think outsiders caused it.
Isolation tents and health workers have been attacked, increasing difficulties.
Safe burial practices are critical since Ebola can spread from the bodies of those who have died.
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Chicago Police Superintendent Larry Snelling announced he will retire after leading the city’s police force for three years. During his time, crime rates like murders and shootings dropped, and he helped prepare the city for the 2024 Democratic National Convention.
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Larry Snelling has led the Chicago Police Department since 2021.
He will retire on July 15, 2024.
Chicago’s murder and shooting rates have fallen by 32% and 41%, respectively, compared to last year.
Snelling focused on building trust between police and the community and reducing violent crime.
He managed policing during the deployment of National Guard troops under President Trump’s immigration enforcement efforts.
The department prepared for the 2024 Democratic National Convention with special police training on laws and handling protests.
Snelling helped the department follow a court-ordered plan to improve police practices after past civil rights issues.
Fred Waller will be the temporary superintendent until a replacement is found.
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Michael Weatherly will return as Tony DiNozzo in season 24 of the TV show "NCIS," rejoining the cast after leaving in 2016. His return will span the entire season and marks a reunion with the NCIS team.
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Michael Weatherly played Tony DiNozzo for 13 seasons on "NCIS" before leaving in 2016.
CBS announced his return to "NCIS" for a season-long story arc in season 24.
Weatherly had previously appeared in a special episode in season 21 honoring late actor David McCallum.
He also starred in the spinoff series "NCIS: Tony & Ziva," which was canceled after one season in December 2023.
Fans reacted online hoping for Cote de Pablo to return alongside Weatherly as Ziva.
Other main cast members in season 24 include Sean Murray, Wilmer Valderrama, and Gary Cole.
"NCIS" season 24 will air Tuesdays at 8 p.m. ET on CBS and will be available on Paramount+.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani plans to give a speech on Friday to celebrate America's 250th birthday. He will be joined by new U.S. citizens, and his speech will happen a few hours before President Donald Trump speaks to the nation.
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Zohran Mamdani is the mayor of New York City.
Mamdani was born in Uganda and later became a U.S. citizen.
The speech will mark the 250th anniversary of America.
Mamdani will be accompanied by recently naturalized U.S. citizens.
President Donald Trump will also give a speech on the same day, but a few hours later.
The event highlights the celebration of U.S. citizenship and national history.
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The Christian Brothers, a Catholic order in New South Wales, Australia, is facing a court order to pause abuse claims while it proposes selling properties to pay survivors of child sexual abuse. The federal government expressed concern that the order may have transferred valuable properties for very low prices to avoid paying survivors.
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The Christian Brothers say they owe $774 million to abuse survivors and have $216 million worth of property left.
They have asked the court to pause abuse claims to create a plan to sell assets and share money with survivors and other creditors.
The court paused claims to allow survivors to consider this property sale plan.
The government is worried that the Christian Brothers moved property to another group, Edmund Rice Education Australia (EREA), for $1 each, including expensive houses.
EREA was created in 2007 to take over former Christian Brothers schools.
The government questions if these property transfers were proper and fears survivors might not get paid if assets are missing.
The Christian Brothers provided evidence, but the government says it raises more questions than answers.
If the plan fails, the Christian Brothers might go into liquidation, meaning survivors could get less payment.
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