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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states can keep bans on transgender athletes competing in women's sports. Camilla B. Taylor, the lawyer for a transgender athlete named Becky Pepper-Jackson, said Becky never went through male puberty and reacted to arguments about physical advantages in sports.
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The Supreme Court allowed states to maintain bans on transgender athletes in women’s sports.
Becky Pepper-Jackson is a transgender athlete represented by lawyer Camilla B. Taylor.
Taylor said Becky never experienced male puberty, which is puberty involving male hormones and physical changes.
The court's decision supports states' rights to regulate sports participation based on gender.
The issue focuses on whether transgender athletes have physical advantages in female sports competitions.
The discussion is part of a national debate over fairness in sports for transgender people.
This ruling may affect policies in schools and sports organizations across the country.
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Europe is experiencing more frequent and longer heatwaves as its climate changes. Experts say these extreme heat events are now a constant risk, not just rare or seasonal problems.
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Europe's heatwaves occur more often and last longer than before.
The continent is warming faster than many other parts of the world.
Scientists say rising temperatures in Europe are happening mostly as predicted.
Extreme heat is now seen as a serious, ongoing risk to countries, not just a temporary issue.
The National Heat Risk Commission works on studying and addressing heat risks.
Climate change is causing this increase in high temperatures and heatwaves.
Experts suggest governments should treat heatwaves as a structural problem needing long-term solutions.
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President Donald Trump reported making more than $1.4 billion last year from cryptocurrency ventures. Critics say this may show a conflict between his personal business gains and his role in national security, while the White House denies any ethical problems.
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President Trump filed his required annual financial report recently.
The report reveals he earned over $1.4 billion in 2025 mainly from cryptocurrency investments.
This amount makes up most of his personal income for that year.
The large earnings are linked to pro-cryptocurrency policies promoted by his administration.
Some people claim this creates a conflict of interest between his personal wealth and his duties as President.
The White House has rejected these ethical concerns.
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President Donald Trump earned over $2.2 billion last year, mainly from his various business ventures, including cryptocurrency projects. His financial disclosures show he personally owns stocks in many companies and has business interests worldwide while serving as president.
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Trump made about $1.2 billion from crypto-related businesses in the last year, including sales of coins featuring his face.
Total income from all ventures, such as real estate, investments, royalties, and cologne sales, exceeded $2.2 billion in 2025.
Trump has been actively buying stocks in many companies, including tech firms, Netflix, and Papa John’s, while in office.
He has business interests globally, including hotels and real estate in places like the Gulf region, Europe, and Asia.
A state-linked firm from the United Arab Emirates paid $500 million to a Trump family crypto company shortly before Trump returned to office.
Trump’s financial role as a private citizen overlaps with his role as president, raising questions about conflicts of interest.
The disclosures filed are nearly 1,000 pages long and are required by law to increase transparency for presidents and vice presidents.
Although president, Trump still receives monthly pension payments from the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists retirement fund.
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President Donald Trump is taking his first trip on the new Air Force One, a Boeing 747-8 plane given to the U.S. by Qatar last year. The plane cost $400 million and replaces the old Air Force One that was over 30 years old. The new plane will be used until 2028 when new Boeing planes arrive.
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The new Air Force One is a Boeing 747-8 gifted by the Qatari government to the U.S. in 2025.
It cost $400 million and is designed with special security and features for the president.
This plane replaces the older military-grade Boeing 747-2 that served presidents for more than 30 years.
President Trump’s first flight on the new plane was to North Dakota for events celebrating America’s 250th anniversary.
The older Air Force One was considered outdated compared to the new plane.
The new plane will remain in use until a new fleet of Boeing planes is delivered to the Air Force in 2028.
President Trump said the upgrade cost taxpayers very little, as the plane was a gift and only needed modifications.
The trip included stops like a train ride, a welcome ceremony, and a visit to the Teddy Roosevelt Presidential Library.
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Tommy Ryan, a 19-year-old high school quarterback, graduated after fighting leukemia and spending more than 130 days in the hospital. His graduation marks a significant milestone following his long battle with the illness.
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Tommy Ryan is 19 years old.
He was the quarterback of his high school football team.
He was diagnosed with leukemia.
Tommy was hospitalized for over 130 days during his treatment.
Despite his illness, he completed high school and graduated.
His story was shared in a recent news report on July 1, 2026.
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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. returned to Congress after being absent for four months. Rep. Lauren Boebert criticized his long absence and called the explanation for it embarrassing.
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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (Republican from New Jersey) was absent from Congress for about four months.
Kean returned to the House floor in early July after this absence.
Rep. Lauren Boebert (Republican from Colorado) spoke about Kean’s absence and the reason he gave for it.
Boebert described Kean’s explanation as embarrassing.
Boebert made her comments in an interview with TMZ on Capitol Hill.
The absence covered a period starting in early March.
Both lawmakers are members of the Republican Party.
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A 40-year-old man from Iran was arrested for setting fire to an Islamic centre and mosque in Dublin. He shouted anti-Islam and anti-immigrant slogans during the attack. No one was hurt in the fire.
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The attacker is a 40-year-old Iranian national.
He set fire to an Islamic centre and mosque in Dublin.
During the attack, he shouted slogans against Islam and immigrants.
Authorities arrested the man soon after the incident.
The man has been formally charged for the arson attack.
No injuries were reported from the fire.
The incident is being treated as a hate crime.
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A professor who was fired after a post about Charlie Kirk may receive a $1.9 million settlement. The professor will not get her old job back, and the settlement still requires approval from the governor and attorney general.
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The professor was fired because of a post related to Charlie Kirk.
There is a proposed settlement of $1.9 million for the professor.
The professor will not be reinstated to her former position.
The settlement needs approval from both the state governor and attorney general.
The situation involves a public employment dispute.
The settlement is meant to resolve the conflict without reinstating the professor.
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The US Midwest is the only region where every state gained population between 2024 and 2025, driven by people moving from more expensive states like California and New York. Many newcomers are settling in smaller, traditionally Republican counties, which could influence local politics over time.
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The Midwest saw population growth in all its states from July 2024 to July 2025.
Thousands of people moved to Midwest counties like Greene, Jefferson, and Washington in Ohio, which voted strongly for President Donald Trump in 2024.
People are attracted to the Midwest because of lower costs for land, animal care, gas, and groceries compared to places like Washington state or California.
Nearly 14,000 people moved to Michigan from California, and over 13,000 moved to Ohio from New York and New Jersey in 2024.
Some migrants have more liberal political views, including support for human rights and social programs.
Greene County, Ohio, saw a 112% voter turnout in the May primary and added nearly 2,000 new Democratic voters.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base attracts progressive military personnel to Greene County.
Experts say that while these population shifts are noticeable, it might take more time or larger numbers to significantly change the Midwest’s political landscape.
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The U.S. government will start a pilot program on July 1 to help some adults aged 65 and older pay only $50 per month for certain GLP-1 drugs. These drugs help with weight loss and diabetes, but are often very expensive. The program will run until 2027 and aims to make these medicines more affordable for seniors with Medicare, though some challenges and concerns remain.
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GLP-1 drugs help people lose weight and manage conditions like diabetes.
Before the program, these drugs could cost over $400 per month.
The new Medicare GLP-1 Bridge program will reduce the cost to $50 monthly for some seniors aged 65 and older.
The program covers three drugs: Foundayo, Wegovy, and Zepbound.
To qualify, seniors must have Medicare Part D and meet certain health conditions, such as a body mass index (BMI) of 35 or higher, but cannot have type 2 diabetes or some other conditions already covered.
About 5 million Medicare-aged adults were using GLP-1 drugs in late 2025.
Doctors expect high demand and possible delays in processing drug approvals.
The program is temporary and set to end in 2027, raising concerns about what happens afterward when people might regain weight.
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President Donald Trump earned over $1 billion from cryptocurrencies in 2025, significantly increasing his wealth during his term from 2024 to 2026. Most of this money came from a meme coin and a startup called World Liberty Financial, along with some income from legal settlements. The White House said concerns about conflicts of interest are not valid.
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President Trump made over $1 billion from cryptocurrency in 2025.
His fortune tripled between 2024 and 2026.
Most earnings came from a meme coin linked to Trump.
Trump also profited from the startup World Liberty Financial.
Some income came from legal settlements.
Trump faces accusations of conflicts of interest.
The White House dismissed the concerns about ethical problems.
This information was reported by FRANCE 24 and journalist Rochelle Ferguson-Bouyahi.
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The TV show "Ruthless" Season 6 is streaming on Paramount+. The first two episodes were released on June 30, 2026, and Episode 3 will be available on July 7, 2026. New episodes come out weekly on Wednesdays.
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"Ruthless" Season 6 started with Episodes 1 and 2 released together on June 30, 2026.
Episode 3 will release on July 7, 2026, at 12 a.m. Pacific Time (3 a.m. Eastern Time).
Episodes will be released weekly every Wednesday until August 25, 2026.
The season has a total of 10 episodes.
You need a Paramount+ subscription to watch the show.
Paramount+ subscription prices start at $7.99 per month or $59 per year.
The show’s story involves tensions, shifting power, and FBI involvement within a cult called The Highest.
Episode 3’s detailed storyline has not been shared yet.
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The article discusses concerns about the current state of American democracy. It calls for people to unite and work together to protect the country’s democratic values.
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The article refers to the country’s founding principles as created by the Founding Fathers.
It warns that the nation is facing serious challenges that threaten democracy.
The author stresses the need for unity among the people.
It suggests that without action, democracy could weaken or fail.
The article encourages citizens to uphold and protect democratic ideals.
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House Democrats are surprised and concerned after Rep. Diana DeGette lost her seat to a younger democratic socialist challenger, Melat Kiros. This signals a shift in some districts where voters prefer newer, more outspoken progressive candidates.
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Rep. Diana DeGette, a longtime progressive Democrat from Colorado, lost to Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old attorney and PhD student.
Kiros won by nearly 10 percentage points in DeGette’s Denver district.
Outside groups supporting DeGette spent more money than those supporting Kiros, including pro-establishment Democrats and AIPAC.
Progressive groups like the Justice Democrats invested heavily in Kiros’s campaign.
DeGette was known for supporting Medicare for All, opposing ICE, and serving as a Trump impeachment manager.
Kiros’s campaign criticized DeGette for her ties to corporate PACs and her votes supporting Israel.
Other Democratic incumbents have also lost to progressive challengers backed by figures like New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Some House Democrats see this as a wake-up call and expect more progressive challengers to run against established members.
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The UK government will review the national lottery for the first time in over 20 years. The culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, said the public will have more influence on how the money raised by the lottery is spent.
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The national lottery review will include a 12-week public consultation.
The lottery has raised over £53 billion for good causes since 1994.
Millions of people play the lottery every week in the UK.
Lisa Nandy emphasized the need for communities to have a say in spending decisions.
The review aims to help smaller, local organizations get more support.
The lottery franchise was operated by Camelot until 2022.
In 2022, Allwyn won the 10-year lottery licence after a competition.
Allwyn is owned by Czech billionaire Karel Komárek.
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Kroger is buying Giant Eagle, a regional grocery and pharmacy chain, for $1.65 billion. The deal includes cash and taking on some debt, with the purchase expected to finish next year after regulatory approval.
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Kroger is purchasing Giant Eagle for $1.65 billion.
Giant Eagle has 197 grocery stores and 11 pharmacies in several states including Ohio and Pennsylvania.
The deal consists of $1.25 billion in cash plus about $400 million in debt.
Kroger operates thousands of stores under different names like Ralphs and Fred Meyer.
The companies expect to sell some Giant Eagle stores to meet regulatory rules.
Kroger CEO Greg Foran said Giant Eagle fits well with Kroger’s business.
Foran became Kroger’s CEO in February and has a background at Walmart.
Kroger’s stock price dropped by nearly 3% after the deal was announced.
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The US cooking oil market is shrinking mainly because Latino households face economic difficulties and tough immigration enforcement. Associated British Foods, which owns Mazola, says these factors and new health trends have reduced cooking oil sales and that this situation may continue for years.
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US cooking oil sales are falling due to financial and immigration pressures on Latino consumers.
President Trump's immigration enforcement has led some Latino customers to shop online and reuse cooking oil more often.
ABF’s US joint venture reported lower demand for cooking oil partly because of the rise in appetite-suppressing drugs.
ABF’s overall grocery sales rose 1% recently, with growth in other brands balancing the drop in oil sales.
ABF plans to separate its Primark clothing brand into a different company.
UK supermarket Asda cut nearly 6,000 jobs last year after selling a restaurant business and completing IT system upgrades.
Asda’s job cuts mostly came from not replacing employees who left and ending some contracts, not forced layoffs.
Asda reported a significant financial loss after a price war and large spending on upgrading its technology.
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Manny Rutinel is expected to win the Democratic primary for Colorado's 8th Congressional District, a key swing district. He will face the current Republican representative, Gabe Evans, in the November general election.
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Manny Rutinel has about 60.6% of the vote in the Democratic primary, with Shannon Bird at 34.6%.
Evan Munsing was on the ballot but dropped out of the race.
Colorado's 8th District covers parts of northern Denver metro area, Larimer, and Weld counties.
Republican Gabe Evans won his primary unopposed and is serving his first term.
The district is competitive and important for control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Rutinel said he would oppose President Donald Trump’s policies if elected.
The district has a large Latino population, which Rutinel emphasized in his campaign.
The general election is scheduled for November 3.
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France will hold its presidential election in two rounds, with the first round on April 18th and the second round on May 2nd, 2026. These dates were set by the government according to the French constitution, despite some criticism about the timing during a busy holiday period.
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The French presidential election will take place in late April and early May 2026.
The first round is scheduled for April 18th, and the final round is on May 2nd.
Emmanuel Macron’s current term will end soon, making way for the new president.
Some candidates have criticized the election dates because they coincide with a busy holiday season.
The French government says the dates follow rules set by the French constitution.
Multiple candidates will run in the first round of the election.
The election process includes two rounds to ensure a final winner is chosen.
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