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Two NASA astronauts fixed a broken 200-pound joint on the International Space Station’s robot arm during a spacewalk lasting over seven hours. The repair involved replacing the faulty wrist joint with a spare part, restoring full arm function necessary for station operations.
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The broken joint was part of the Canadian-built robot arm called Canadarm2, which is 58 feet long.
The faulty joint was causing higher electrical current and was not moving properly.
Astronauts Jessica Meir and Chris Williams performed the spacewalk to replace this wrist joint.
The astronauts removed the arm's "hand" (latching end effector) and two other joints to access the broken part.
The replacement joint was successfully installed and tested, confirming good power and data connections.
The failed joint was brought back to the station for eventual return to Earth and repair.
Canadarm2 is used to capture cargo ships and assist with moving equipment and astronauts outside the station.
NASA plans to keep maintaining the arm until the space station is retired around 2030.
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Cuba and the U.S. have stopped talks despite Cuba approving new free-market economic reforms. Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez said these reforms are Cuba’s own decision, and that new U.S. sanctions have followed the changes, harming Cuba’s economy.
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Cuba recently approved 176 economic reforms that allow more private business and foreign investment.
These reforms were not discussed in earlier talks between Cuba and the U.S.
Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez said Cuba will not consider U.S. opinions on its economic changes.
The U.S. added new sanctions on Cuban officials and companies after the reforms were announced.
Cuba claims the U.S. policies, including the oil embargo, have caused economic problems like blackouts and shortages.
Rodríguez said the U.S. threats and sanctions continue despite respectful behavior in talks.
Cuba denies being a threat to the U.S., describing the U.S. as a powerful military and nuclear country.
A U.N. debate on the U.S. energy embargo is planned for July 7 to address the issue.
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Darializa Avila Chevalier said she will consult her community before deciding whether to support Hakeem Jeffries for Speaker of the House if Democrats win the majority. She recently won her primary election, defeating the current representative Adriano Espaillat.
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Darializa Avila Chevalier is a democratic socialist and new primary winner in New York.
She defeated incumbent Rep. Adriano Espaillat in her recent primary election.
Chevalier said she will check with her community before voting for Hakeem Jeffries as Speaker.
Hakeem Jeffries is the House Minority Leader and a Democrat from New York.
The speakership decision depends on Democrats regaining the House majority.
Chevalier has strong connections to New York’s 13th district.
The article focuses on internal Democratic Party leadership choices within the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Rep. John Garamendi, a Democratic member of the House Armed Services Committee, wants to stop Pentagon money from paying for the construction of a new ballroom at the White House. He plans to add this restriction to a defense spending bill.
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Rep. John Garamendi is a Democrat from California.
He is a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee.
Garamendi wants to block Pentagon funds from being used for a White House ballroom.
The ballroom is planned to be built for President Trump.
The amendment will be added to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
The amendment aims to stop at least $150 million in military money from funding the ballroom.
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The Alaska Supreme Court decided that a man named Dan Sullivan, who is not the U.S. Senator, can stay on the ballot for the state's Senate primary. This decision confirmed a lower court’s ruling that reversed the election official’s choice to remove him.
Key Facts
The Alaska Supreme Court made the decision on a Monday.
The case involves a man named Dan Sullivan who is different from Senator Dan Sullivan (R-Alaska).
The court allowed this other Dan Sullivan to remain on the Senate primary ballot.
A lower court had already ruled in favor of keeping him on the ballot.
The Alaska Division of Elections Director, Carol Beecher, had tried to remove this other Dan Sullivan from the ballot.
The Supreme Court’s ruling supports the lower court and overturns the election official’s removal decision.
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Charlie Kirk’s family, including his widow Erika Kirk and his parents, will attend a hearing for Tyler James Robinson, who is accused of murdering Kirk in Utah. The hearing will decide if there is enough evidence to move forward with a trial, and prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty if Robinson is found guilty.
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The hearing is scheduled for July 6 in Utah.
Tyler James Robinson, 23, is charged with aggravated murder in the death of Charlie Kirk.
Kirk was shot during a public event at Utah Valley University on September 10.
Robinson has not yet pleaded guilty or not guilty.
The hearing will determine if there is probable cause to proceed to trial.
Prosecutors plan to present forensic evidence, surveillance videos, witness statements, autopsy results, and alleged messages from Robinson.
DNA matching Robinson’s was found on the gun used in the killing.
Robinson allegedly wrote a note saying he planned to kill Charlie Kirk.
Erika Kirk has forgiven the accused but supports keeping the court hearings open to the public.
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President Donald Trump met with Tina Peters in the Oval Office after her release from state prison. Peters was convicted for trying to interfere with the 2020 presidential election results.
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Tina Peters is a former local elections clerk from Colorado.
She was convicted for efforts to change or interfere with the 2020 election outcome.
Peters spent time in state prison and was released earlier this month.
President Trump met with her shortly after her release.
Supporters used the phrase "FREE TINA!" as a slogan during her legal troubles.
This case relates to the 2020 U.S. presidential election and election integrity issues.
The meeting took place in the Oval Office, the President’s main workspace.
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Rescue teams in Athens, Greece, are searching through the rubble after a four-story apartment building collapsed. So far, four people have been rescued from under the debris, and officials are still looking into what caused the collapse.
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A four-story apartment building in Athens collapsed on Tuesday.
Rescue teams are actively searching for survivors in the rubble.
Four people have been rescued from beneath the debris so far.
Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the collapse.
The rescue operation is ongoing.
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Amazon has stopped making new Fire Stick models that allow sideloading apps, which means installing apps from outside Amazon’s official Appstore. The company says this change is to protect users from harmful software called malware that can come from these sideloaded apps.
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Amazon’s new Fire Sticks use Vega OS, a Linux-based system that does not support sideloading apps.
Older Fire Sticks used Fire OS, which was based on Android and allowed sideloading.
Sideloading on Fire Sticks has been linked to streaming piracy, especially for live sports events.
Some streaming companies blame Fire Sticks for large amounts of illegal sports streaming.
Amazon says apps installed through sideloading can carry malware or unwanted software.
In 2025, Amazon blocked four video streaming apps from sideloading due to malicious behavior.
Vega OS also helps Amazon control ads and track users more easily on Fire Sticks.
Amazon aims to improve security and add features like Alexa+, its AI chatbot, on the new OS.
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Mattel has created a new Barbie doll inspired by singer and actress Miley Cyrus. The doll features Cyrus’s look from her “Golden Burning Sun” music video and includes accessories like sunglasses, a microphone, and a motorbike.
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The Barbie doll is part of Mattel’s collectible Barbie Signature series.
It is based on Miley Cyrus’s outfit in the “Golden Burning Sun” music video from “Something Beautiful: The Film.”
The doll comes with accessories including sunglasses and a microphone.
The doll also features a motorbike as part of its design.
Mattel’s Nathan Baynard said the doll honors Miley Cyrus as a trailblazing woman who inspires others.
Miley Cyrus was involved in designing the doll and focused on detailed and authentic representation.
Fans have reacted positively on social media, expressing excitement about the doll’s release.
The doll is now available at major retailers.
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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr defended the agency’s role in overseeing television broadcasters after Justice Neil Gorsuch cited Carr’s criticism of a late-night TV host in a Supreme Court opinion. The Court recently ruled President Donald Trump can remove independent agency commissioners, increasing presidential control over these agencies.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that President Trump can remove Federal Trade Commission (FTC) commissioners at will.
This decision overturned a 90-year-old rule protecting some independent agency members from being fired without cause.
Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote separately to warn that agencies now have broad powers subject to presidential control.
Gorsuch referenced FCC Chairman Carr’s comments about a late-night TV host as an example of the agency’s wide authority.
Carr had criticized ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel for mocking Trump and warned broadcasters might face FCC action.
Carr said the FCC will continue to investigate broadcasters and emphasized that broadcast licenses are not immune to review.
The case discussed was Trump v. Slaughter, involving the firing of an FTC commissioner appointed by both Trump and Biden.
Carr stressed that the FCC is willing to reconsider longstanding practices regarding the protection of broadcast licenses.
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HBO will add many new movies and shows in July 2026, including the film "The Drama" starring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, and the TV series "Stuart Fails to Save the Universe," a spin-off from "The Big Bang Theory." Other new releases include reality shows, documentaries, and classic films.
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"The Drama," a movie featuring Robert Pattinson and Zendaya, premieres on HBO in July 2026.
"Stuart Fails to Save the Universe," a new HBO Max original show, is a spin-off of "The Big Bang Theory."
HBO will stream many titles from July 1, such as "Deadpool 2," "The Evil Dead" series, and "The Usual Suspects."
Reality shows like "Naked and Afraid: Global Showdown" and "House Hunters" seasons will also premiere.
Other TV shows and documentaries will be available, including CNN originals and Food Network series.
Some films from different genres, including action, horror, and comedy, are added.
The list includes both classic movies and recent productions from various studios.
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During a House hearing about sanctuary city policies, Representatives Mike Lawler and Jamie Raskin had a loud argument about immigration. The disagreement happened when Lawler criticized sanctuary cities while introducing a witness.
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The event took place during a House hearing focused on sanctuary city policies.
Rep. Mike Lawler (Republican from New York) spoke against sanctuary city policies.
Rep. Jamie Raskin (Democrat from Maryland) and Lawler got into a loud argument.
The confrontation caused chaos during the hearing.
Lawler was introducing a witness when the argument started.
The hearing was about immigration-related issues and policies for cities that limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities.
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Voters in Colorado are casting their ballots for primary elections to choose candidates for the U.S. House of Representatives. The main focus is on the 8th Congressional District, where Republican Gabe Evans waits to see which Democrat, either Shannon Bird or Manny Rutinel, will challenge him in the general election.
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Colorado is holding primary elections for the U.S. House seats.
The 8th Congressional District is a key battleground in this election.
Republican Gabe Evans is the current representative for the 8th District.
Democrats Shannon Bird and Manny Rutinel are competing in the primary for the chance to face Evans.
The other seven House members from Colorado are not part of this specific 8th District contest.
Primary elections determine each party’s candidate for the November general election.
Voters are participating in these elections on a Tuesday, the usual day for U.S. elections.
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Senator Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser are competing in the Democratic primary to become the next governor of Colorado. The current governor, Jared Polis, cannot run again because of term limits.
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The Democratic primary is held on Tuesday in Colorado.
Senator Michael Bennet and Attorney General Phil Weiser are the main candidates.
Governor Jared Polis cannot run again due to term limits.
Bennet has endorsements from important Democratic leaders in Colorado.
His endorsements include Senator John Hickenlooper and three out of five Democratic House members from the state.
Weiser has run a strong campaign in the race.
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Colorado Senator John Hickenlooper is running for a second term in the Senate and faces a primary challenge from State Senator Julie Gonzales. The winner of the Democratic primary will compete against Republican Mark Baisley in the general election.
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John Hickenlooper is the current U.S. Senator from Colorado.
He is running for re-election to a second term.
Julie Gonzales, a state senator, is challenging Hickenlooper in the Democratic primary.
Gonzales represents a more progressive wing of the Democratic Party.
The primary election took place on a Tuesday.
The Republican candidate expected to run in the general election is Mark Baisley, a state senator.
Polls for the primary close at 9 PM local time.
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The U.S. Supreme Court made important decisions on birthright citizenship and rules about transgender athletes. Also, the Democratic Socialists of America will face a test in the upcoming Colorado primary election.
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The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, confirming that children born in the U.S. have the right to citizenship.
The Court also upheld bans on transgender athletes competing in certain sports categories.
The Democratic Socialists of America, a political group, will participate in the Colorado primary elections.
These decisions and events are shaping current political and social discussions in the U.S.
The news was covered on CBS News by Major Garrett on June 30.
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At least 37 students are missing after an armed group attacked a secondary school in Lassa, Borno State, Nigeria. The attack killed at least three people, and some kidnapped students and staff remain captive.
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The attack happened on Monday during exams at a school in Lassa, northeast Nigeria.
Gunmen linked to Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) carried out the raid.
Three people died, including a soldier and a teacher.
Local officials say 37 students and one staff member are still being held hostage.
Eight people, including the school’s vice principal, have been freed.
Kidnapping students for ransom is common among armed groups in Nigeria’s north and center.
Past large kidnappings include the 2014 Chibok schoolgirls abduction by Boko Haram.
Violence from armed groups has been ongoing since 2009, mostly in northeast Nigeria.
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