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Russia launched a large missile and drone attack on Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital, damaging buildings and causing loud explosions that lasted for hours. The strikes injured at least 11 people and killed one, hitting all 10 districts of the city.
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The attack involved ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones.
Residential buildings were damaged across all districts on both sides of the Dnipro River.
One person died and at least 11 others were injured, including a critically wounded paramedic.
Residents sheltered in metro stations following warnings from Ukrainian officials.
Fires broke out in multiple districts, including on rooftops and near administrative buildings.
Recent increased Russian attacks on Kyiv come amid Ukraine’s drone strikes inside Russia.
Emergency services rescued people trapped in damaged buildings.
Kyiv’s mayor called the attack a "furious enemy attack" and urged people to stay in shelters.
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In South Korea, people are using artificial intelligence (AI) to create video messages featuring digital versions of their deceased loved ones. A tech company called Vaice makes these videos from photos and voice samples, helping families remember and communicate with those who have passed away.
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Lee Geon Hui hired Vaice to create an AI video of his late grandfather sending a message to his father.
The AI video showed the grandfather expressing love and apologies to his son.
Vaice serves about 300 customers monthly, mostly people in their 40s and 50s wanting videos of their late parents.
Customers provide photos and short voice recordings of the deceased to create the digital likeness.
A 3-5 minute AI video costs about 600,000 South Korean won (around $390).
Many people use these videos during family memorials or important holidays.
Clients often write the scripts themselves, including messages of love and regrets.
Experts mention the emotional and ethical complexities of using AI to recreate deceased persons.
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A German FIFA World Cup fan known as FreddyLA7, who deleted his social media after Germany lost, was publicly invited to the White House. The invitation came from Nick Adams, who works as Special Presidential Envoy for American Tourism, Exceptionalism and Values.
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The fan is known online as FreddyLA7.
FreddyLA7 deleted his social media accounts after Germany’s World Cup loss.
Nick Adams is a MAGA influencer and holds a White House position.
Adams invited FreddyLA7 to visit the White House.
Adams’s role involves promoting American tourism and values.
The invitation was made public on Wednesday.
The event connects a German tourist with U.S. government outreach efforts.
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Almost a year ago, heavy floods in Central Texas’ Hill Country killed more than 130 people, including 25 campers, two counselors, and the camp's executive director at Camp Mystic. Scott Ruskan, a U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer, shared his experience of this tragedy, which was his first mission.
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The floods happened in the Hill Country region of Central Texas.
More than 130 people died in these floods.
Camp Mystic was hit hard, with 25 campers losing their lives.
Two counselors and the camp’s executive director also died at Camp Mystic.
Scott Ruskan is a rescue swimmer in the U.S. Coast Guard.
This rescue mission was the first one Ruskan participated in.
The event is described as a life-changing experience for Ruskan.
The story was featured in a CBS News segment.
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Venezuela suffered two strong earthquakes that killed at least 2,295 people and injured more than 11,000. Aid workers warn that crowded shelters and poor sanitation could cause a health crisis with infections and disease outbreaks, while the country’s already weak hospitals struggle to cope. The U.S. and other countries have sent military and aid teams to help with rescue and relief efforts.
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The earthquakes in Venezuela occurred on June 24 and caused thousands of deaths and injuries.
Many survivors are staying in crowded shelters without clean water or good sanitation.
Medical experts fear untreated injuries and infections will worsen the health crisis.
The local hospitals were already weak before the earthquakes due to shortages of supplies and staff.
U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration sent about 900 military personnel and $300 million in aid to support relief work.
The U.S. military repaired a damaged runway and deployed naval ships to assist with aid delivery.
About 50 international rescue teams, including from countries without diplomatic ties to Venezuela, have arrived to help.
Rescuers continue to find survivors trapped under rubble days after the earthquakes.
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Inner Mongolia, a region in China, is increasing its use of both renewable energy like solar and wind and traditional coal power. While solar and wind farms are growing, coal-fired power plants still provide a large part of the electricity, reflecting China’s overall energy mix.
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Inner Mongolia is expanding solar and wind energy with projects like the Dalad Banner solar farm.
The region remains a major producer and user of coal power.
Coal power plants in Inner Mongolia supply electricity to distant cities, including Beijing.
China leads the world in installing wind and solar power capacity.
Despite renewable growth, coal supplied about 51% of China’s electricity in 2025.
Inner Mongolia’s energy strategy combines both renewables and coal generation.
This “all-of-the-above” energy approach mirrors China’s national energy transition.
Experts note that in Inner Mongolia, renewable expansion often coincides with increased coal capacity.
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Actor Paul Anthony Kelly appears with a new blonde hairstyle in the first photos from season 13 of the TV show "American Horror Story." He will star alongside well-known actors like Sarah Paulson and Kathy Bates in the upcoming season on FX.
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Paul Anthony Kelly changed his usual dark hair to a wavy blonde look for his role in "American Horror Story" season 13.
He was pictured wearing a burgundy suit with a snake-shaped pin.
The first photos were shared on Instagram by Ryan Murphy Productions.
Kelly's character details have not been revealed yet.
He will act with established cast members including Sarah Paulson, Billie Lourd, Kathy Bates, and Emma Roberts.
Ariana Grande and Joey Pollari will join the cast this season.
Kelly previously starred in "Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette."
Kelly expressed excitement about joining the series and working with actors he admires.
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China has started a new law called the Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity and Progress. The law aims to create a shared national identity by promoting Mandarin and unity among ethnic groups. Rights groups and some governments warn this law could harm the freedoms and cultures of minority groups in China and allow China to target people outside its borders.
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The law promotes Mandarin as the official language and tries to unite all ethnic groups under a common identity.
Rights groups say the law forces minorities like Uyghurs and Tibetans to give up their cultures.
The law allows China to hold people legally responsible even if they live outside China.
Taiwan strongly condemned the law, saying it threatens Taiwanese and others.
Nine U.S. senators from both parties oppose the law and worry about its impact on human rights.
China claims the law fights terrorism and separatism and denies abusing minorities.
The United Nations human rights chief called for the law to be repealed because it restricts freedoms like language, religion, and culture.
Some minority groups and their advocates say the law aims to erase their communities.
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A child psychologist explains the risks of ZYN and other nicotine pouches for young people. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says these pouches are less harmful than cigarettes, but risks remain.
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ZYN is a brand of nicotine pouches that do not involve smoking.
The FDA allows ZYN to be marketed as less harmful than traditional cigarettes.
Nicotine pouches can still pose risks, especially for young people.
Child psychologist Bonnie Halpern-Felsher discusses these risks on CBS News.
Nicotine is an addictive substance that can affect the developing brain.
Young people using nicotine products may face health problems even without smoking.
The discussion aims to increase awareness about the safety and risks of these products.
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The Supreme Court decided to remove limits on how much money political parties can spend on congressional campaigns. The court ruled that the limits in the Federal Election Campaign Act go against the First Amendment right to free speech.
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The Supreme Court made the decision with a 6-3 vote.
The ruling applies to spending by political parties on congressional campaigns.
The Federal Election Campaign Act had set these spending limits before the ruling.
The court said these limits violated the First Amendment.
The First Amendment protects free speech.
This decision comes before the upcoming midterm elections.
The case was explained by CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson.
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Kyiv was attacked overnight by Russian ballistic missiles and drones, causing multiple explosions and fires in the city. The mayor reported at least 11 people were injured and urged citizens to stay in shelters.
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Russian forces launched missile and drone strikes against Kyiv, hitting several districts.
A nine-story residential building collapsed in the Desnyanskyi district, trapping people inside.
Fires broke out on the roofs of residential buildings and a hotel in various areas of Kyiv.
At least 11 people were reported injured from the attacks.
Kyiv's mayor, Vitali Klitschko, warned residents to remain in shelters for safety.
Ukraine responded with strikes on Russian military targets, including an oil refinery and a satellite communications center.
A U.S. think tank reported that total troop casualties in the war have surpassed 2 million, with higher Russian losses.
The report suggested that 2026 has been a difficult year for Russia’s military efforts in Ukraine.
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Democratic socialist candidates have been winning important primary elections in the U.S. These wins come as the country prepares for the 2026 midterm elections.
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Democratic socialists are gaining victories in U.S. congressional primaries.
These wins show growing support for their ideas within the Democratic Party.
The successes happen ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Primary elections are the first step in choosing candidates for the main election.
The trend could influence the future direction of the Democratic Party.
CBS News reporter Zak Hudak covered this story.
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A federal audit found that nearly a decade after Hurricane Maria hit Puerto Rico, only about 25% of the $14 billion in federal funds for the island’s power grid has been spent. The funds are meant to repair and upgrade the electricity system after the hurricane severely damaged it, but many delays and problems have slowed the progress.
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Hurricane Maria struck Puerto Rico in September 2017, causing massive power outages lasting almost a year.
About $14 billion was legally committed by the U.S. government to fix Puerto Rico’s power grid after the hurricane.
Only around 25% of that money, roughly $3.5 billion, has actually been spent so far.
The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) obligated $11 billion, with only $2.7 billion disbursed to date.
Delays are due to staff turnover, complicated project reviews, the poor financial health of Puerto Rico’s Electric Power Authority, and strict new spending approval rules that were recently rescinded.
Puerto Rico’s power authority still has over $10 billion in debt and faces challenges in restructuring it.
Vegetation overrunning power lines causes about half the current power outages.
The private company managing power lines, Luma Energy, is involved in legal disputes with the Puerto Rican government.
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The AIDS Memorial Quilt is a large community art project made to remember people who died from AIDS. It was created during a time when many feared and misunderstood the disease, helping to make the epidemic more visible and personal to the public.
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The quilt weighs over 50 tons and is considered the largest communal art project in the world.
It was made panel by panel, each panel measuring about the size of a grave (3 feet by 6 feet).
The quilt started in the 1980s amid widespread fear and stigma toward groups affected by AIDS.
It debuted on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. in 1987 with nearly 2,000 panels.
By 1996, the quilt covered a mile-long area between the Capitol and the Washington Monument with 40,000 panels.
Now, the quilt has almost 50,000 panels and the National AIDS Memorial encourages people to add more.
The quilt includes personal items and messages, making the epidemic more human and less invisible.
Cuts in U.S. foreign aid raise concerns about renewed AIDS outbreaks in vulnerable regions like southern Africa.
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The FBI is investigating multiple ransom notes related to the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie. Some notes are considered fake extortion attempts, while others are still under review as part of the kidnapping case.
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Nancy Guthrie disappeared on February 1 near her home in Tucson, Arizona.
Authorities found blood near her front doorstep and have surveillance footage showing a masked man at the scene.
The FBI is treating the case as a possible kidnapping for ransom.
Several ransom notes have been received; some appear to be fake, and others are still being investigated.
Local police and the FBI are both involved in the investigation.
Notes include one demanding Bitcoin and another claiming Guthrie has died.
Volunteers and search teams have searched nearby desert areas, including near the Arizona-Mexico border.
Nancy Guthrie is the mother of Savannah Guthrie, a longtime “Today” show host.
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Russian forces attacked Kyiv with missiles and drones, hitting buildings and causing fires and injuries. At least five people were hurt, and some residents took shelter underground during the attacks.
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Russian missiles and drones targeted Kyiv, Ukraine's capital.
A hotel on Shevchenko Boulevard caught fire, with the roof burning.
Five people were injured in a central district of Kyiv.
Residents were trapped in a damaged nine-story apartment building.
Multiple explosions were heard across the city.
Kyiv mayor Vitali Klitschko reported the attacks on Telegram.
People took shelter in metro stations during the air attacks.
Poland sent fighter jets as a precaution to protect its airspace.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cut short a trip to Dublin due to expected attacks.
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The FBI is investigating ransom notes related to Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance. Some notes have been confirmed as fake extortion attempts, while others are still being checked and might be real.
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Nancy Guthrie, mother of Today show co-host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared from her Arizona home in early February.
Police found blood near her front door and believe she was kidnapped.
The FBI received several ransom notes during the investigation.
Some ransom notes were confirmed fake and called extortion attempts.
Other ransom notes are still being investigated and could be genuine.
Surveillance footage showed a masked man on Nancy Guthrie’s porch the night she disappeared.
FBI tried sending a small amount of cryptocurrency to a ransom address to verify the message’s authenticity but the money was not withdrawn.
Savannah Guthrie has publicly asked for help and continues to seek answers about her mother’s disappearance.
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President Donald Trump visited Medora, North Dakota, to open a $450 million library and museum honoring Theodore Roosevelt. The event included a flight on a newly refurbished Air Force One, a train ride, and a speech linking Trump to Roosevelt’s legacy.
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The library and museum cost $450 million and celebrate Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th U.S. president.
Roosevelt spent part of his life in the Badlands of North Dakota as a cowboy and hunter.
President Trump arrived on a refurbished Boeing 747 chosen as the new Air Force One with a custom red, white, blue, and gold paint scheme.
Trump took a scenic train ride similar to Roosevelt’s historic whistle-stop tours.
Horseback riders dressed as Roosevelt’s “Rough Riders” accompanied Trump’s motorcade.
Trump toured the 96,000-square-foot library and interacted with a digital version of Roosevelt.
He gave an hour-long speech at the nearby Burning Hills Amphitheatre, despite a faulty teleprompter.
Trump announced a $750,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities to support the library’s first year and previewed plans for his own presidential museum in Miami.
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A 15-year-old boy was found outside a hospital in Melbourne with stab wounds and died at the scene despite CPR attempts. Two teenagers, aged 16 and 19, were arrested the next morning near the hospital and are being questioned by police.
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The incident happened outside Craigieburn Community Hospital in Melbourne’s north.
The boy was found around 7:50 pm on Wednesday with stab wounds.
A hospital staff member tried CPR but could not save the boy.
The victim is from Mickleham but has not been officially identified.
Police set up a crime scene at the hospital.
Two suspects, aged 16 and 19, were arrested around 5:30 am Thursday in Pascoe Vale.
Homicide detectives will interview the suspects.
The police investigation is still ongoing.
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Hulu has released a long list of movies and shows available in July 2026, including nature documentaries about sharks and several popular films like the Twilight series and Iron Man. The platform also features new TV show premieres such as "Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro" and shark-themed specials ahead of Shark Week.
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Shark-themed documentaries begin streaming on July 5, including titles like "Shark Island Showdown" and "Shark vs. Giant Croc."
"Dancing with the Stars: The Next Pro" premieres on Hulu on July 14 after airing on ABC.
The entire Twilight movie series, from the first film to "New Moon," becomes available in July.
Many movies like Iron Man, Mamma Mia!, and Titanic are also added on July 1.
Hulu offers complete seasons of popular series, including "Marvel’s Jessica Jones" and "Kiff."
Other premieres include the anime "Mushoku Tensei: Jobless Reincarnation" on July 5 and "Daemons of the Shadow Realm" on July 4.
Hulu’s July content spans various genres, including documentaries, dramas, comedies, and reality competitions.
Shark Week on the Discovery Channel starts July 26, with Hulu providing early shark content.
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