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The European Union is creating new rules under the Industrial Accelerator Act that require cars and car parts to be made within the EU to receive subsidies or government contracts. These rules could block UK car manufacturers from the EU market, which is their largest export destination. The European Automobile Manufacturers Association and UK industry groups are urging the EU to give exemptions to the UK because car production between the UK and EU is highly connected.
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The EU’s new “Made in Europe” rules require cars and parts to be produced inside the EU to qualify for support.
These rules are part of the Industrial Accelerator Act, aimed at protecting EU car makers from cheap, subsidized products from China.
The rules only apply to EU members, risking damage to UK car manufacturers that export heavily to the EU.
The European Automobile Manufacturers Association (Acea) wants the UK, Turkey, and Morocco to get special exemptions.
UK car plants are often owned by European companies like BMW, Volkswagen, Stellantis, Jaguar Land Rover, Ford, and Toyota.
Nissan has warned it might close its Sunderland factory if the rules go forward unchanged.
The UK and EU are each other’s largest markets for cars and parts, with over half of UK car exports going to the EU.
EU leaders and industry groups hope to negotiate changes to avoid harming the integrated UK-EU car industry.
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Pete Buttigieg, former Transportation Secretary, spoke about a false child services swatting call that led to his temporary separation from his children. He condemned the incident and expressed hope that the person responsible will be found and punished.
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Pete Buttigieg was targeted by a false child services report at his home in Michigan.
Authorities arrived and temporarily prevented him from being alone with his 4-year-old twins.
The allegation was linked to an anonymous call claiming he committed serious crimes, which was proven false.
Michigan State Police confirmed the report was false and warned that such false reports cause harm.
Buttigieg described the event as one of the worst moments of his life and hopes politics do not continue in this harmful direction.
He plans to continue his public service work despite the incident.
Buttigieg received bipartisan support after sharing his experience publicly.
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A JetBlue airplane and a United airplane have recently had close encounters with drones while flying. These incidents raise concerns about the safety risks when drones fly near airplanes.
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A JetBlue plane nearly collided with a drone in the past few days.
A United plane also experienced a near miss with a drone in the same period.
Near collisions mean the planes and drones came dangerously close but did not crash.
Such close encounters can be very dangerous for aircraft safety.
The incidents highlight increasing worries about drones flying near airports or flight paths.
Officials and airlines are paying more attention to the risks of drones near airplanes.
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Scientists say June 2026 was the hottest month ever recorded for the world's oceans. They warn that the El Niño weather pattern starting this year could increase global temperatures and cause more extreme weather in 2026 and 2027.
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June 2026 set a record for the hottest ocean temperatures worldwide.
El Niño is a natural weather event that affects temperature and rainfall around the globe.
This El Niño could make global heating worse, on land and in the sea.
The effects may last into 2027.
Understanding El Niño helps people prepare for severe weather linked to climate change.
Experts compare the strength of this El Niño to the strongest ones recorded before.
The warming caused by El Niño could lead to longer and more intense heatwaves.
Scientists emphasize the need for practical solutions to protect people and the environment from worsening climate effects.
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A new agreement sponsored by the United States aims to bring peace between Lebanon and Israel, but the situation in Lebanon has not changed. Israel still occupies southern Lebanon and recently carried out strikes there, with Prime Minister Netanyahu saying Israeli forces will remain until Hezbollah leaves.
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The United States helped create a peace agreement between Lebanon and Israel.
Despite the agreement, Israel continues to occupy southern Lebanon.
Israel launched targeted military strikes in southern Lebanon recently.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu visited the occupied area in southern Lebanon.
Netanyahu said Israeli troops will not withdraw as long as the group Hezbollah remains in the area.
Hezbollah is a Lebanese political and military group seen as a threat by Israel.
The overall conflict situation in Lebanon has not improved despite diplomatic efforts.
Other recent events in the Middle East include tensions involving Iran, Gulf states, and ceasefire challenges.
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Jamir Nazir’s short story, which some people said was written by AI, won the overall Commonwealth short story prize. The Commonwealth Foundation investigated and confirmed the story was written by Nazir without AI help.
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Jamir Nazir won the overall Commonwealth short story prize for "The Serpent in the Grove."
Some social media users accused the story of being written by AI.
The Commonwealth Foundation reviewed drafts and documents to check if AI was used.
The foundation concluded that Nazir wrote the story himself without AI.
Nazir received an extra £2,500 on top of his regional prize money.
Nazir said he wrote several drafts and used speech-to-text software on his phone.
Some critics pointed out writing styles they felt were typical of AI, but the foundation defended the writer’s originality.
The foundation warned that AI-detection software is not always reliable and can wrongly accuse writers, especially those from diverse backgrounds.
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Kroger is buying the grocery and pharmacy company Giant Eagle in a deal worth $1.65 billion. Giant Eagle has nearly 200 supermarkets and 11 pharmacies in several states, and the purchase is expected to finish next year after regulatory approval.
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Kroger will pay $1.25 billion in cash and take on about $400 million in Giant Eagle’s debts.
Giant Eagle operates 197 supermarkets and 11 pharmacies in Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, and Indiana.
Kroger owns many stores under different names like Ralphs, King Soopers, Smith’s, and Fred Meyer.
Kroger’s CEO, Greg Foran, joined the company in February and used to work at Walmart.
Kroger and Giant Eagle may have to sell some stores to get approval from regulators.
Kroger’s stock price dropped nearly 3% before the market opened after the announcement.
The deal is expected to be completed next year.
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PlayStation announced it will stop releasing physical game discs starting in 2028. Instead, all new games will be sold only as digital downloads through the PlayStation Store and other retailers.
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Sony’s PlayStation will end physical game discs in 2028.
New games will be available only as digital downloads after that year.
The company said this change matches how most players now access games.
Some fans reacted negatively, feeling disappointed by the move.
This follows a similar change with Grand Theft Auto 6, where physical copies include only a digital download code.
The switch reflects a shift in consumer trends toward digital content.
The news was shared in a blog post by Sony Interactive Entertainment.
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President Donald Trump honored Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People, after his death at age 74. Trump noted that the band’s famous song "Y.M.C.A." was often played at his campaign events and said people would remember Willis whenever the song is heard.
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Victor Willis, the lead singer of the Village People, died at the age of 74.
President Trump paid tribute to Willis on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Trump mentioned that "Y.M.C.A." was frequently used at his campaign rallies.
He described the song as a “monster” hit, meaning it was very popular.
Willis was best known as the voice behind the Village People’s biggest hit, "Y.M.C.A."
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Starting Wednesday, Medicare will cover some GLP-1 drugs, which are medications used to help with weight loss. This change means more patients on Medicare can get financial help to afford these treatments.
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Medicare is now paying for certain GLP-1 medications.
GLP-1 drugs are used to aid in weight loss.
This new coverage starts on Wednesday.
The change makes weight loss treatment more accessible to Medicare patients.
Dr. Celine Gounder explained the implications for patients on CBS News.
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President Donald Trump will attend the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in North Dakota, coinciding with the U.S. 250th anniversary celebrations. While both presidents share some political views, their approaches to conservation and public lands differ significantly, with Roosevelt known for protecting natural areas and Trump criticized for policies seen as less protective.
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The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opens in Medora, North Dakota during the U.S. semiquincentennial (250th anniversary) celebrations.
President Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum are scheduled to visit the library.
Roosevelt is celebrated for his strong conservation efforts, including creating national parks, monuments, and protecting 230 million acres of land.
Roosevelt’s 1912 “Bull Moose” progressive party and “New Nationalism” campaign reflect his nationalist and expansionist views of presidential power.
President Trump also promotes nationalism and has expanded executive power through aggressive use of executive orders.
Historians note that Trump and Roosevelt differ most sharply on environmental policy, with Trump criticized for rolling back conservation efforts.
Roosevelt’s presidency is regarded as foundational for modern American conservation policies.
Freedom 250, a government-related group, emphasizes Roosevelt’s lasting contributions to American leadership and conservation.
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Canada will join the Eurovision Song Contest for the first time in 2027. This follows Canada’s public broadcaster CBC becoming a full member of the European Broadcasting Union, which organizes Eurovision.
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Canada will debut in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, held in Sofia, Bulgaria.
CBC/Radio-Canada became a full member of the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) last week.
Canada is the first new country to join Eurovision since Australia in 2015.
Canadian singer Céline Dion won Eurovision in 1988 representing Switzerland, but Canada itself has never competed.
Some Canadian artists have represented other countries before, like France.
Some countries such as Ireland, Spain, and the Netherlands withdrew from Eurovision 2026 due to Israel's participation.
Eurovision allows countries with EBU-member broadcasters to participate.
The Canadian government supported CBC with funding to help explore Eurovision participation.
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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump’s attempt to end birthright citizenship. The court also upheld state laws that ban transgender athletes from participating in female sports.
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The Supreme Court made its decision on the last day of its current term.
President Trump wanted to stop automatic citizenship for children born in the U.S. (birthright citizenship).
The court ruled against this effort, keeping birthright citizenship intact.
The court also decided that states can keep rules excluding transgender athletes from female sports teams.
These rulings affect immigration and sports policies in the United States.
Birthright citizenship means any child born in the U.S. is automatically a citizen.
The transgender athlete ruling supports states' rights over participation rules in sports.
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After recent earthquakes in Venezuela, military forces linked to the Chavista government arrived in the affected areas carrying weapons instead of disaster relief tools. This action raised concerns about the government's intentions during the emergency.
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Earthquakes recently struck Venezuela, causing damage and requiring disaster response.
Military forces loyal to the Chavista government went to the disaster zones.
These forces carried pistols and rifles, not tools like shovels or pickaxes.
Their presence with weapons suggested a focus beyond disaster relief.
This situation has led to worries about the state of democracy in Venezuela.
The article suggests these actions may suppress democratic processes during a crisis.
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Salzburg has started a summer rule banning tourists from driving into its historic city centre during July and August. The goal is to reduce traffic by about 1,000 vehicles daily and make the city easier to enjoy for both visitors and residents.
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The ban applies to visitors driving into Salzburg’s old town area in summer.
The city offers park-and-ride tickets that include public transport for groups at a low price (€7.50).
Residents, local businesses, delivery vehicles, taxis, disabled visitors, and hotel guests can still drive in the restricted zone.
German drivers from nearby Bavarian towns Berchtesgaden and Bad Reichenhall are also exempt.
Police will fine outside drivers up to €80 if they enter the restricted area without permission.
The policy aims to reduce traffic jams and protect the city’s quality of life.
Salzburg’s historic centre is a UNESCO world heritage site and attracts over 3 million overnight stays annually.
The summer ban is inspired by similar traffic limits in Italian cities and Dubrovnik to control tourist crowding.
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The United Nations Human Rights Council will hold an urgent meeting in Geneva to discuss the worsening human rights situation in Sudan, especially around the city of el-Obeid. About 500,000 civilians face the risk of serious violence due to ongoing fighting between Sudanese forces, including reports of attacks on medical workers and critical shortages of fuel and water.
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The UN Human Rights Council’s urgent meeting was requested by Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway, and the United Kingdom.
Around 500,000 civilians in North Kordofan, Sudan, are at risk of large-scale violence and abuses.
Drone strikes have damaged civilian infrastructure, leading to severe fuel and water shortages.
Thousands of people in el-Obeid are trapped without access to basic services.
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) captured el-Fasher, North Darfur’s capital, in October 2023.
Since then, the RSF has detained 20 doctors, including four women, with their whereabouts unknown.
At least 25 medical workers have been killed during the ongoing conflict, which started in April 2023.
The conflict in Sudan has caused over 12 million people to be displaced and is noted as the world’s worst displacement and hunger crisis.
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The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against President Donald Trump’s order to end automatic citizenship for babies born in the United States to parents without permanent legal status. The court confirmed that birthright citizenship is protected by the 14th Amendment, which grants citizenship to anyone born in the US regardless of their parents’ immigration status.
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The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s order targeting birthright citizenship.
Trump's order aimed to stop granting citizenship to children born to parents on temporary visas or without legal status.
The 14th Amendment, passed in 1868, guarantees citizenship to anyone born in the US.
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that birthright citizenship reflects the promise made by the 14th Amendment’s framers.
The Trump administration argued that some immigrants should not qualify for citizenship based on the phrase “subject to the jurisdiction thereof.”
Trump called the ruling “too bad” and urged Congress to pass laws to limit birthright citizenship.
Trump attended the Supreme Court oral arguments, a first for a sitting US president in an active case.
The issue is politically important ahead of US midterm elections.
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A frozen cookie dough product sold at Target stores in four Western U.S. states is being recalled because it may contain soy that is not listed on the label. The recall affects one lot of Bakr Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk cookie dough due to a packaging error that placed soy-containing S'mores dough in mislabeled bags.
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The recalled item is Bakr Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk Ready to Bake Cookie Dough sold in 8-ounce blue pouches.
The recall applies only to packages with lot number 2606022.
The dough was sold in Target stores in Southern California, Southern Nevada, Arizona, and Utah starting June 11, 2026.
A packaging malfunction caused S’mores flavor dough (which contains soy) to be put into bags labeled as Brown Butter Chocolate Chunk.
Soy is a major allergen that can cause serious or life-threatening reactions in some people.
Consumers with the recalled lot number should not eat the dough and should return it for a refund.
No illnesses or allergic reactions have been reported so far.
Soy allergy symptoms can include rash, swelling, stomach pain, difficulty breathing, and in severe cases, anaphylaxis requiring emergency care.
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The European Union has introduced new rules to protect its steel industry and control the rise of small e-commerce parcels from China. These measures include a 3 euro customs fee on small packages and limits on steel imports to address the large trade imbalance with China.
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The EU added a 3 euro customs duty on small packages valued under 150 euros, removing a previous exemption.
Around 90% of these small e-commerce packages come from Chinese companies like Temu and Shein.
In 2025, 5.9 billion small packages entered the EU, up from 1.4 billion in 2022.
Most packages were found to fail EU safety tests and raised environmental concerns due to excessive plastic use.
New steel import rules aim to protect EU jobs and steel plants from excess global steel production fueled by Chinese subsidies.
The EU’s trade deficit with China reached about 360 billion euros ($410 billion) in 2025 and is growing.
The 3 euro package fee may reduce small purchases but might not significantly change overall trade due to cheaper prices in China.
The US has already implemented a similar customs rule on small package imports.
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Ukrainian forces attacked a large Russian oil refinery in Ufa for the second time in one week, striking far inside Russia. Ukraine has been hitting Russian fuel facilities regularly, causing fuel shortages and slowing the Russian military’s operations.
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Ukraine attacked the Ufa oil refinery, one of Russia’s largest, located over 1,000 km from Ukraine.
Ukraine also hit a missile parts plant in Russia’s Penza region, about 500 km from Ukraine.
These strikes are part of ongoing Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil facilities, including refineries and pipeline stations.
Russia reported intercepting 179 Ukrainian drones over multiple regions and nearby waters.
Ukrainian drone strikes have caused fuel rationing in many parts of Russia, disrupting Russian military supply lines.
Ukraine has developed drones and missiles that help reduce Russian advances on the battlefield.
Sweden will provide Ukraine with Gripen fighter jets to help defend against Russian aircraft and missiles.
European countries seek closer defense ties with Ukraine, although NATO membership remains debated.
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