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Representative Joaquin Castro said that the U.S. immigration agency ICE tried to send children and families back to Venezuela after big earthquakes hit the country. The earthquakes caused a serious humanitarian crisis there, but ICE still planned deportations.
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Rep. Joaquin Castro is a Democratic representative from Texas.
ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a U.S. government agency handling immigration enforcement.
Venezuela recently suffered record-breaking earthquakes causing major damage and humanitarian needs.
Despite the crisis, ICE attempted to deport children and families to Venezuela.
Rep. Castro warned that these deportations could happen at any time.
The issue highlights concerns about the safety and wellbeing of migrants being sent back to dangerous situations.
The news was shared on Rep. Castro’s Facebook page.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly planning wedding events starting Thursday at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Equipment crews have been seen preparing the venue ahead of the July Fourth weekend.
Key Facts
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are said to begin wedding celebrations on Thursday.
The location for the events is Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City.
Crews have been unloading equipment at MSG to prepare the venue.
The events are set to take place around the July Fourth weekend.
Details beyond the preparations have not been confirmed or released.
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A certificate of deposit (CD) account can help savers earn higher interest rates than regular savings accounts right now. A $55,000 deposit in a CD could grow by thousands of dollars depending on the term length, with rates around 4% fixed for different time periods.
Key Facts
Traditional savings accounts have very low interest rates, about 0.38% currently.
CD accounts offer fixed interest rates over 4%, providing a guaranteed return.
Interest earned on a $55,000 CD ranges from around $535 for 3 months to nearly $29,000 for 10 years.
The longer the CD term, the more interest you earn by the end.
Early withdrawal from a CD can lead to costly penalties, so it’s best to keep the money until maturity.
CDs protect your original deposit while giving a chance to grow your savings steadily.
Choosing the right CD term depends on your financial goals and how long you can keep your money locked in.
With inflation and economic uncertainty, CDs can be a safe option for growing cash savings.
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The death toll from two powerful earthquakes in Venezuela has reached 2,295 people, with thousands more injured and missing. Venezuela declared seven days of national mourning, while survivors face food shortages, damaged infrastructure, and rising health risks.
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Two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 hit Venezuela, causing widespread destruction.
At least 2,295 people have died, and over 11,000 have been injured.
Around 13,000 people have lost their homes, and 50,000 are reported missing.
Venezuela’s interim president declared seven days of mourning for the victims.
Rescue teams from around the world are helping, but chances of finding survivors are low after a week.
Food and water are scarce, leading to long lines, theft, and looting.
The World Food Programme has requested $50 million to provide food to 500,000 people for three months.
Health experts warn of increased risk of disease outbreaks due to damaged health services and low vaccination rates.
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President Donald Trump earned over $2.2 billion last year from his various businesses, including real estate, golf courses, and digital currency companies. Financial disclosures show he made more than $1 billion from his crypto businesses during his second term.
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President Trump earned more than $2.2 billion in 2025 from worldwide business dealings.
He made over $1 billion specifically from his cryptocurrency companies.
His income includes revenue from real estate, golf courses, royalty deals, and Trump-branded products like cologne.
The president also received tens of millions of dollars from court settlements.
His family invested heavily in digital money and crypto during his second term.
Trump’s crypto businesses sell items called "governance tokens" and "memecoins" featuring his image.
A White House spokesperson said the president and his family do not have conflicts of interest.
The Guardian is inviting the public to share their thoughts and concerns about Trump’s earnings during his second term.
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Researchers tested using superworm larvae to clean bones for museums and studies. They found that superworms can remove soft tissue efficiently without damaging the bones and pose less risk of infestation compared to beetles.
Key Facts
Cleaning bones is important for museum displays and forensic analysis to remove all flesh carefully.
Current methods include burial, enzymes, chemicals, or beetle larvae called dermestid beetles.
Dermestid beetles clean well but can escape and cause infestations, harming collections.
Superworm larvae (Zophobas morio) were tested as an alternative since only the larval stage is needed and easier to control.
The team cleaned various animal specimens by placing them in containers with superworms, dosing larvae based on specimen size.
Superworms do not pupate in crowded conditions, lowering the risk of escapes and infestations.
Larvae were fed fruits or vegetables to maintain health during cleaning.
After cleaning, skeletons were rinsed, sometimes lightly bleached (although this can harm bones), and coated with varnish for display.
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Nashville is preparing to celebrate the July 4th holiday with a big event called the Star-Spangled Bash. Deana Ivey, head of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp, shared details about the celebration, which will be hosted by Ryan Seacrest.
Key Facts
The event is called Nashville’s Star-Spangled Bash.
It will take place on July 4th.
Deana Ivey is the president and CEO of the Nashville Convention & Visitors Corp.
Ryan Seacrest will host the celebration.
The event is part of Nashville’s Independence Day festivities.
Nashville is promoting this event to attract visitors.
The article mentions other live news streams and various top stories unrelated to the celebration.
The focus is on Nashville’s local celebration of a national holiday.
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America’s Test Kitchen chefs Dan Souza and Vallery Lomas shared recipes from Washington and Maine to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. The article also includes several real-time news updates on topics such as President Trump’s remarks, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and financial disclosures.
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Dan Souza and Vallery Lomas presented recipes inspired by Washington state and Maine.
The recipes honor America’s 250th anniversary.
President Donald Trump recently gave remarks in Medora, North Dakota.
Trump took his first Air Force One flight gifted by Qatar.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average is being tracked live.
Financial disclosures show President Trump earned $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency in 2025.
The article includes updates on various U.S. news stories and events.
The piece mixes cooking celebration content with business and political news updates.
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The United States has decided not to automatically renew the US-Mexico-Canada trade deal (USMCA) for another 16 years. This means the agreement may end as early as 2036 unless all three countries agree to changes, creating uncertainty for trade across North America.
Key Facts
The US declined to renew the USMCA in its current form, blocking the automatic 16-year extension.
All three countries must unanimously agree to renew the deal; without this, it could expire in 10 years.
The US wants major changes before agreeing to a long-term extension, especially on car parts rules, dairy market access, and preventing China from benefiting.
The USMCA supports about $2 trillion in annual trade between the US, Mexico, and Canada.
Because of the decision, the countries must meet every year to discuss possible changes to the deal.
Some US trade groups, like the Chamber of Commerce, worry about the uncertainty this causes for manufacturers and farmers.
Other US groups, such as steel industry associations, support yearly reviews to negotiate improvements.
The USMCA replaced NAFTA in 2018 and includes updated rules on digital trade, workers' rights, and local manufacturing requirements.
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The sign from “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” has been moved to a restaurant in West Hollywood. This gives fans a new place to see a part of the show after it ended last month.
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“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” ended last month.
The show’s large, colorful sign has been relocated.
The new location of the sign is a West Hollywood restaurant.
The sign serves as a reminder of the late-night TV show.
This move connects fans to the show even after it stopped airing.
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Sony announced it will stop releasing new PlayStation games on discs starting in January 2028. After that date, all new games will be sold only as digital downloads from the PlayStation Store or via download codes from retailers.
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Sony will end physical disc releases of new PlayStation games by January 2028.
New games after this date will be available only in digital format.
This change follows a trend where most gamers prefer digital downloads over discs.
The move does not affect games released before January 2028 on discs.
Sony started shifting to digital in 2020 with the PlayStation 5, which has a version without a disc drive.
Digital sales of PlayStation games increased from 13% in 2013 to nearly 80% in 2025.
Some gamers are concerned about the loss of physical copies for collecting and secondhand sales.
The change suggests that the next PlayStation 6 console will likely support only digital games.
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A fire broke out early on July 1, 2026, at an Econo Lodge motel in Wooster, Ohio, trapping three people in a room and killing them. Firefighters arrived quickly and rescued other guests, but the cause of the fire is still being investigated.
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The fire happened around 1:30 a.m. at a motel in Wooster, Ohio.
Flames were coming through the motel’s roof when firefighters arrived.
Three people died after being trapped inside one room.
Two of the people who died worked at the motel.
Firefighters tried several times to reach the trapped people.
Other guests were safely evacuated from the motel.
No additional injuries were reported.
The fire heavily damaged a back, detached part of the motel’s building.
Officials are investigating the cause of the fire.
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Medical students in Haiti held a peaceful protest to demand the reopening of the main public hospital where they need to train. During the protest, police fired live bullets and tear gas to disperse the crowd, injuring at least one student. The hospital has been closed due to gang violence since 2024, severely affecting healthcare in the country.
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Dozens of medical students marched in Port-au-Prince demanding the reopening of Haiti’s largest public hospital, the University Hospital of Haiti (General Hospital).
Police blocked the protest route and fired live bullets and tear gas to disperse the students, injuring one student in the arm.
The hospital closed in 2024 because of gang violence and has remained shut since a failed reopening attempt that ended with gunfire and deaths.
Gang leader Johnson “Izo” André claimed responsibility for attacks that prevented the hospital’s reopening.
About 70% of public health facilities in Haiti were closed last year due to gang violence, leaving 4.4 million people without health care.
Medical students say they need the hospital open to complete their training and provide care to the Haitian people.
A recent protest was also broken up by police using tear gas, showing ongoing tensions around the hospital’s closure.
The government removed the health minister after the violent reopening attempt in 2024.
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A Mexican volunteer rescue team called Los Topos Azteca is heading to Venezuela to help after two strong earthquakes hit the country. More than 2,200 people have died, and rescue teams are searching for survivors and recovering bodies.
Key Facts
Los Topos Azteca is a well-known Mexican civilian search-and-rescue group founded after the 1985 Mexico City earthquake.
The team is traveling to Venezuela to assist following deadly earthquakes that struck its Caribbean coast.
Over 2,200 people have died, and more than 11,000 were injured due to the earthquakes.
Rescue efforts are focused on the hardest-hit state of La Guaira.
The mission is shifting from finding survivors to recovering bodies as hopes of finding survivors fade.
Germán Bello is a 39-year-old volunteer and right-hand man to the group's founder, Héctor Méndez.
The rescuers work carefully to avoid causing more building collapses while searching through rubble.
The team uses tools like thermal cameras to detect signs of life under debris.
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Seven people were sentenced to prison for their roles in a shooting outside a Texas immigration detention center during a protest last year. Most pleaded guilty and received sentences from nearly two to 50 years, while one person was convicted at trial and sentenced to 50 years for terrorism-related charges.
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The shooting occurred outside the Prairieland detention center near Dallas on July 4, 2023.
Seven defendants were sentenced Wednesday in Fort Worth courtrooms, mostly after guilty pleas.
Sentences ranged from nearly two years up to 50 years in prison.
Ines Soto was convicted at trial and sentenced to 50 years for providing material support to terrorists, rioting, and planning to use fireworks as explosives.
Previously, eight people convicted in the same case received punishments including a 100-year sentence for a former Marine reservist.
The federal government charged the protesters with conspiring to ambush law enforcement officers as part of Antifa, which it considers a terrorist threat.
Defendants’ homes contained political literature used as evidence in the case.
Lawyers argue the protest was peaceful and firearms were for self-defense, while prosecutors say the group’s gear showed harmful intent.
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The CDC is investigating an outbreak of a parasite causing severe diarrhea in several U.S. states. People usually get infected by eating food or drinking water that has the parasite.
Key Facts
The CDC is working to find the source of a parasite outbreak.
The parasite causes severe or "explosive" diarrhea.
Multiple states in the U.S. are affected by the outbreak.
Infection happens when people eat contaminated food or drink contaminated water.
The exact source of the contaminated food or water is still unknown.
The outbreak is currently under investigation by health officials.
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President Donald Trump said he earned $1.4 billion last year from his family’s cryptocurrency activities. He responded to critics by saying that many people are making money because the stock market is rising during his presidency.
Key Facts
President Trump made $1.4 billion from cryptocurrency in 2025.
He defended his earnings, saying many people benefit from the current market.
Critics have raised concerns about possible conflicts of interest between Trump’s personal wealth and his role as president.
Trump made these comments while on his first flight in a new Air Force One plane given by Qatar.
The White House dismissed ethical concerns about Trump’s cryptocurrency profits.
The rising stock market was mentioned as the reason for increased profits for many.
Trump has faced criticism linked to his personal financial interests during his presidency.
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President Trump has decided not to renew the current North American trade agreement (USMCA) in its existing form. Instead of a long-term extension until 2036, the agreement will now be reviewed every year while officials work on resolving ongoing issues.
Key Facts
The USMCA is a trade deal between the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The agreement was set to be renewed and last until 2036.
President Trump refused to renew the USMCA on its current terms due to ongoing trade deficits with Canada and Mexico.
The deal will remain active but will now face yearly reviews instead of once every six years.
The US trade representative said the US will keep working with Canada and Mexico to fix the deal’s problems.
President Trump originally signed the USMCA in 2020 as a replacement for the older North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).
The USMCA controls about $2 trillion worth of trade in goods and services between the three countries each year.
Changing to yearly reviews might hurt businesses and reduce investments in North America.
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A 10-year-old boy in St. Louis has been charged with first-degree murder after shooting his 7-month-old niece with a gun found under a mattress. The infant's father, 19-year-old Ca’Marion Pawnell, was also arrested and charged with second-degree murder and child endangerment for leaving the firearm accessible to children.
Key Facts
The 10-year-old allegedly shot his 7-month-old niece in the head inside their home.
The gun was reportedly stored under a mattress and was accessible to the children.
The infant was taken to the hospital but died from the injuries.
The father, 19-year-old Ca’Marion Pawnell, was charged with second-degree murder and multiple child endangerment counts.
Pawnell admitted the gun belonged to him and said he kept it under the mattress.
The 10-year-old told investigators he knew where the gun was and had handled it before.
Children under 12 in Missouri cannot be tried as adults, so the boy will be tried in juvenile court.
The 10-year-old is in the custody of Missouri Children’s Division and is undergoing psychiatric evaluation.
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Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela on June 24, killing over 2,295 people and injuring 11,000. Many local volunteers have been helping with rescue and relief work because government help has been slow or missing in some areas.
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The earthquakes measured 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude.
More than 2,295 people have died and 11,000 have been injured.
The United Nations warned the death toll could rise to 10,000.
Many buildings, especially in the state of La Guaira, collapsed or were heavily damaged.
Government aid arrived late or has not reached some badly hit areas.
Volunteers and neighbors have played a major role in rescue and relief efforts.
Hospitals are overwhelmed and struggling to care for the injured.
Some locals are handing out masks to protect others from dust and smells from the rubble.
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