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Many U.S. states and local areas are considering or have placed limits on building new data centers because these facilities use a lot of electricity and water. While some officials want to slow construction to study environmental effects, the Trump administration sees data centers as important for competing with China in artificial intelligence (AI).
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At least 14 states are thinking about bans or temporary stops on new data centers.
Some cities, like Monterey Park, California, have already banned new data centers.
Data centers need large amounts of electricity and water to operate.
More than 3,000 data centers already exist in the U.S., with over 1,500 more being built.
Most current data centers are in cities, but new centers are often planned for rural areas, especially in the South and Midwest.
Virginia and Texas have the most operating data centers in the U.S.
Several new data centers are planned near the Ogallala Aquifer, an important groundwater source that recharges very slowly.
Losing water from this aquifer could take hundreds or thousands of years to recover, posing risks to agriculture and local water supplies.
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The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding that stopped fighting after three months and created a fund for Iran's rebuilding. This deal changed regional politics by showing US recognition of Iran as a power and affected Iran’s network of allied groups in the Middle East, which are adjusting their strategies after the conflict.
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The US-Iran agreement stopped direct war and lifted a US naval blockade on Iran.
A $300 billion fund will help rebuild Iran after the conflict.
The deal means the US dropped its goal of changing Iran’s government by force.
The US now implicitly accepts Iran as a key power in the Middle East.
Iran’s “axis of resistance” includes groups like Hezbollah (Lebanon), the Houthis (Yemen), and armed groups in Iraq.
During the war, Iran mostly used its own missiles and drones rather than its allies fully.
Some experts say Iran’s network of allies is weaker now; others say it is adapting and becoming more focused on defending Iran itself.
Iran’s control over the Strait of Hormuz and its missile and drone capabilities are now central to its defense strategy.
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A recent Gallup survey shows that Russians feel more negative about their economy than in the last 20 years, with most saying their living standards are getting worse. An expert from the University of Chicago said this mood does not seem to affect President Vladimir Putin because he does not prioritize the quality of life for Russian people.
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Russians are more pessimistic about their economy than at any time in the past 20 years.
A majority of Russians believe their living standards are declining.
The survey was published by Gallup on June 30, 2026.
Konstantin Sonin, a professor at the University of Chicago, commented on the situation.
Sonin said President Putin does not care much about Russians' quality of life.
The article connects these views to broader issues involving Ukraine, Russia, the economy, Europe, and NATO.
The expert’s view suggests this economic mood is unlikely to cause major changes in Putin’s policies.
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Opening a $30,000 certificate of deposit (CD) account in July can earn a fixed interest rate, often above 4%, depending on the account term. CDs offer predictable returns, protect the initial money invested, and are insured up to $250,000, but withdrawing money early may cause penalties.
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CD interest rates are fixed and typically over 4% in July 2024, varying by term length.
Interest earnings range from about $292 for 3 months to over $15,700 for 10 years on a $30,000 deposit.
CDs protect the principal amount and are insured up to $250,000 by the government.
Early withdrawal from a CD leads to penalties that can reduce or eliminate earned interest.
Traditional savings accounts currently offer very low interest rates (around 0.38%), making them less profitable.
High-yield savings and money market accounts offer competitive rates without locking in money like CDs.
Savers should choose the account that best fits their timeline and financial goals.
Avoid keeping large amounts in traditional savings accounts due to low returns.
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President Donald Trump plans several construction and renovation projects in Washington, DC, including upgrading a public golf course, adding a ballroom to the White House, and building a triumphal arch. These efforts are part of a broader program to change the city’s landmarks and public spaces, reflecting the president’s personal style and legacy.
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Trump wants to renovate the East Potomac Golf Links, a public golf course in Washington, starting September 1, 2026.
The golf course is located near famous sites like the Jefferson Memorial and Washington Monument.
Some golfers worry that the renovation will make the course less accessible to the public.
Other projects include adding a ballroom to the White House East Wing and renovating the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
Trump attempted to rename the Kennedy Center the “Trump Kennedy Centre,” but courts blocked this plan.
The president plans to build a triumphal arch inspired by Paris’s Arc de Triomphe.
Lafayette Park will get 47 new trees, representing Trump as the 47th president.
Trump’s image has been added to government buildings, displayed alongside past presidents like Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt.
There is reported interest in renaming major transport hubs, such as Dulles International Airport and New York’s Penn Station, after Trump.
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Rep. Mike Lawler said that Congress, not the president or courts, should decide how to handle "birth tourism." This came after the Supreme Court ruled that the 14th Amendment gives citizenship to all born in the U.S., rejecting President Trump's attempts to limit it.
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Rep. Mike Lawler is a Republican from New York.
"Birth tourism" means when people come to the U.S. to have a baby so the child gets U.S. citizenship.
Lawler wants Congress to make laws on this issue, not the president acting alone or court cases.
The Supreme Court ruled against President Trump’s effort to stop "birthright citizenship."
The Court said the 14th Amendment guarantees citizenship to anyone born in the U.S.
The decision had support from three conservative justices, including Chief Justice John Roberts, and all three liberal justices.
This ruling limits the president’s power to change citizenship rules without Congress.
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Cuba’s Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez said talks with the United States have made no progress in ending US sanctions on Cuba. Despite harsh US measures, including an oil blockade, Cuba remains open to dialogue but warns of growing tensions and pressure from the US government.
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Cuban and US negotiations show no progress toward lifting US sanctions.
President Donald Trump has increased pressure on Cuba since starting his second term.
Trump’s administration cut Cuba off from much of its foreign oil supply, worsening shortages.
Cuba is planning a United Nations debate on US sanctions, despite US attempts to block it.
Cuba released more than 2,000 prisoners recently but not political dissidents.
Cuba’s Communist Party approved economic reforms allowing more private business and foreign investment.
Cuba rejects changes to its political system and warns against any US military action.
Fuel shortages in Cuba are causing long power outages and disrupting transportation and hospitals.
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Andy Burnham will need to find an extra £4.7 billion to fund Keir Starmer’s new £298 billion defence investment plan. The plan aims to improve the UK’s military over the next four years but leaves a funding gap and requires budget cuts in other government areas.
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The new defence investment plan (DIP) costs £298 billion over four years.
There is a £4.7 billion funding gap that needs to be covered.
Defence spending will slightly increase, reaching nearly £80 billion by 2030.
The plan includes buying 12 F-35A fighter jets and investing £47 billion in new nuclear submarines.
£5 billion will be spent more on drones, including air, land, sea, and underwater types.
Some military equipment, like 34 Wildcat helicopters, will be retired early.
Funding will partly come from efficiency savings and budget cuts, including a 10% cut in Ministry of Defence civil servants.
Cuts to other government projects, like roads and energy, will help cover the costs but have caused some opposition in government.
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The UK government may try to stop the $110 billion deal where Paramount Skydance plans to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. This potential challenge is part of the government's review of big company mergers.
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Paramount Skydance wants to buy Warner Bros. Discovery for $110 billion.
The UK government is likely to challenge this takeover.
The government reviews large mergers to protect competition and consumers.
The deal involves two major media and entertainment companies.
No final decision has been announced yet by the UK authorities.
The takeover is one of the largest in the media industry.
Other news in the article includes updates on French inflation, Spain’s immigration, and global economic topics.
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A heatwave in Europe caused tram tracks in Leipzig, Germany, to melt, leading to problems with public transportation. Temperatures reached 41°C (106°F), making travel difficult in the area.
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Temperatures in Leipzig reached 41°C (106°F).
The extreme heat caused tram tracks to melt.
Public transport services were disrupted because of the damaged tracks.
The heatwave is affecting many parts of Europe.
The hot weather is considered dangerous and has caused other problems across the continent.
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The Hill is providing one hour of live coverage on the Colorado primary elections for 2026. The show will feature reporters and experts analyzing the election results as they come in.
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The coverage is scheduled for Tuesday from 9 to 10 p.m. EDT.
It focuses on the 2026 Colorado primary elections.
The show is hosted by Cory Smith from Sunrise on The Hill.
Lindsey Granger, co-host of The Hill Rising, will also be part of the coverage.
Reporters from The Hill’s campaign and congressional teams will contribute.
Decision Desk HQ (DDHQ), a company that tracks election results, will help analyze the data.
The coverage aims to provide real-time updates and detailed election insights.
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Taylor Swift has a long history with Madison Square Garden in New York City, starting from a talent competition when she was a child to major concerts and special events. She and Travis Kelce plan to hold several wedding-related celebrations at the venue this week, continuing her connection to the place.
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Taylor Swift first performed at Madison Square Garden during a Knicks halftime talent show in 2003 when she was 12 or 13.
She held concerts there during her "Fearless" (2009) and "Speak Now" (2011) tours.
Swift appeared on stage with Ed Sheeran at Madison Square Garden in 2013 to sing their song "Everything Has Changed."
She has performed five times at the annual iHeartRadio Jingle Ball concerts held at Madison Square Garden.
Swift celebrated her 30th birthday at the Jingle Ball concert in 2019 at this venue.
She often attends Knicks basketball games and sits in celebrity seats at Madison Square Garden.
Swift and Travis Kelce plan to have a rehearsal dinner and a larger wedding celebration at Madison Square Garden this week.
The singer references Madison Square Garden and New York City in her song lyrics, showing her fondness for both.
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Female Labour MPs are urging Andy Burnham, a candidate for UK prime minister, to have half of his government made up of women if he wins. They want him to fix problems with unfair treatment of women in the party and government, and to give women top leadership roles.
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Female Labour MPs want a 50:50 gender split in the government if Burnham becomes prime minister.
Labour has never had a female leader, unlike the Conservative Party which has had three female prime ministers.
Burnham is expected to replace female Chancellor Rachel Reeves with a man and bring back male allies to senior posts.
The Women's Parliamentary Labour Party (WPLP) wants a female deputy prime minister and a minister focused on women's issues.
Labour women say there is a "boy's club" culture causing bullying, misogyny, and ignoring sexual harassment complaints.
The WPLP asks for zero tolerance on bullying and misogyny from government staff and parliamentarians.
Female MPs, especially from ethnic minorities, face threats and online abuse; the group calls for better security and laws to stop this.
Burnham promised to fire staff who undermine women and said he supports women’s equality in government.
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James Van Der Beek, who passed away from cancer in February, will appear posthumously in his final acting project called "Elle." His co-star June Diane Raphael shared memories of Van Der Beek’s strong love for his family and praised his performance in the show, which will be available on Prime Video starting July 1.
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James Van Der Beek died from cancer in February.
"Elle" is his last acting project and will be released on July 1 on Prime Video.
June Diane Raphael co-starred with him and described him as a family-oriented man.
Van Der Beek often talked about his six children and wife during filming.
He played the character Dean Wilson, the school superintendent, in "Elle."
Van Der Beek once brought his children to the set during filming.
Raphael said Van Der Beek’s fans will enjoy seeing his final performance.
The show "Elle" is a prequel to the movie "Legally Blonde."
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President Donald Trump posted an image of a large golden eagle on the White House’s Truman Balcony to mark America’s 250th anniversary. The picture was later found to be created with artificial intelligence and no real golden eagle was placed on the balcony.
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President Trump shared the image on his social media platform, Truth Social.
The image shows a giant golden eagle with wings spread across the Truman Balcony at the White House.
The image was reposted by official White House social media accounts.
Google’s SynthID tool detected a digital watermark indicating the image was AI-generated.
Photographs taken shortly after the post showed no golden eagle on the balcony.
The White House building is not 250 years old; it was completed in 1800, 16 years after independence.
Some people praised the design as patriotic, while others criticized it for historical inaccuracies and compared it to Nazi-era symbols.
Many online comments described the image as "tacky" or "cheap," linking it to Trump’s known preference for gold decorations.
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Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the Democratic Party needed change after recent wins by democratic socialists in primary elections. He called this shift an "insurgency" that the party required to respond to current political challenges.
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Bill de Blasio is the former mayor of New York City and a Democrat.
He commented on the rise of democratic socialists winning primary elections in the Democratic Party.
De Blasio described this rise as an "insurgency" within the party.
He stated that the Democratic Party needed this insurgency or change.
The comment was made in the context of the 2024 election cycle.
He implied that voters wanted a new direction in the party.
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A House vote was held on a proposal to restrict U.S. support for Israeli military actions in Lebanon. The measure failed after fewer Democrats joined Republicans to block it, because the new version protected U.S. troops helping the Lebanese military and guarding diplomatic sites.
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The proposal sought to force the U.S. to withdraw troops from Lebanon within a week.
The final measure clarified that troops assisting Lebanon’s military and protecting embassies would stay.
The vote ended 189 against and 235 in favor, with 22 Democrats siding with Republicans to stop it.
This was a smaller group of Democrats opposing the measure compared to an earlier vote where 117 did so.
The measure was co-created by Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Democratic leaders as a compromise.
Some Democrats said the vote addressed a problem that does not exist since the U.S. is not involved in conflict in Lebanon.
The vote happened shortly after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a framework to reduce fighting.
Recent primary elections saw several pro-Israel Democrats replaced by more progressive candidates, influencing party dynamics.
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An explosion in Monaco injured a Ukrainian businessman with ties to Russia and two other people, including a woman and a child. Authorities are searching for a suspect who fled the scene, but the reason behind the attack is not yet known.
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The explosion occurred at the entrance of an apartment building in Monaco late Monday evening.
Ukrainian construction tycoon Vadym Yermolaiev was among those injured; he renounced his Ukrainian citizenship in 2017 and holds Cypriot citizenship.
Two other people were hurt: a woman in life-threatening condition and a 13-year-old child and a partner with less severe injuries.
The suspect fled on foot and was seen on surveillance cameras walking around the area before the attack.
Monaco police are investigating the case as attempted murder but have not labeled it terrorism.
Ukrainian diplomats in France, which covers Monaco, are assisting local authorities and providing support.
Yermolaiev was sanctioned by Ukraine in 2023 due to his ties to Russia.
The motive for the attack remains unclear, and the family targeted were regular Monaco residents with no known recent threats.
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Keir Starmer has announced a new defence investment plan for the UK that includes an extra £15 billion to improve the armed forces. The plan aims to update military equipment and prepare for future threats. The government is discussing where the funding will come from and how it will be spent.
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The UK government plans to invest an additional £15 billion in defence.
The investment is intended to equip the armed forces with better resources.
This defence plan is part of Keir Starmer’s political legacy.
The plan was announced despite defence issues causing previous political difficulties.
Discussions are ongoing about the sources of funding for this plan.
The announcement was covered and analyzed in a BBC podcast called Newscast.
The podcast is hosted by Alex Forsyth and James Cook, with contributions from security correspondent Frank Gardner.
The episode length is about 42 minutes and is available on various platforms including smart speakers.
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