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The Supreme Court decided to keep birthright citizenship, meaning children born in the U.S. still have the right to be citizens. The court also allowed states to ban transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports. Additionally, it removed some limits on how much money candidates and political groups can spend together during campaigns.
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The Supreme Court ruled that birthright citizenship remains protected by the Constitution.
This decision blocks President Trump's efforts to end birthright citizenship.
States are now allowed to ban transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports teams.
The court struck down rules that limited coordinated spending between candidates and political groups.
The rulings affect U.S. citizenship laws, sports policies, and campaign finance rules.
The decisions came from the highest court in the United States.
These rulings will impact laws and elections across the country.
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The Democratic candidate for Senate in Maine, Graham Platner, is facing a large amount of money spent by outside Republican groups in his race against Senator Susan Collins. According to a memo from Platner’s campaign, Republicans spent $4.3 million recently, while Collins’s own campaign spent $500,000.
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Graham Platner is the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Maine.
Senator Susan Collins is the Republican incumbent running for re-election.
Outside Republican groups have spent $4.3 million on the Senate race recently.
Collins’s official campaign has spent $500,000 in the same period.
The information comes from a memo obtained by Politico.
The money from outside groups is supporting Collins against Platner.
The spending is described as a major challenge for Platner’s campaign.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump’s effort to end birthright citizenship. Experts discussed the court’s decision and the meaning of birthright citizenship on a CBS News program.
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The Supreme Court blocked President Trump’s plan to stop giving citizenship to children born in the U.S.
Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the U.S. automatically becomes a citizen.
Legal experts Elora Mukherjee and historian Douglas Brinkley talked about the ruling on CBS News.
The decision confirms the constitutional right to citizenship by birth.
The court’s ruling supports the idea that citizenship includes fundamental rights.
President Trump sought to change this practice during his term.
The discussion helps explain why birthright citizenship is important in U.S. law.
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Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy facilities have worsened fuel shortages in Russia. President Vladimir Putin acknowledged the problem publicly, saying fuel rationing and queues at gas stations are happening due to these strikes.
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Ukraine has increased drone attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, including oil refineries, gas plants, and fuel ports.
Russian President Putin admitted fuel shortages and rationing linked to these attacks.
The Norsi oil refinery near Nizhny Novgorod, Russia’s fourth-largest, stopped operating after a Ukrainian drone strike.
Ukraine also hit the Orenburg gas processing plant near the Kazakhstan border, far from the battlefront.
Ukraine’s long-range drones attacked oil facilities in Crimea and the port of Kavkaz, which supply Russian forces.
Experts say Ukraine targets vital parts of refineries called catalytic cracking units, which are costly and hard to replace.
Ukraine’s FP-5 missile, with a range of 3,000 km, helps reach targets deep inside Russia.
Ukraine’s campaign shows that Russia’s large energy system is hard to defend and is being stretched thin.
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Four men have been charged for stealing over $529,000 by hacking ATMs at rest stops along Interstate 95 in Connecticut. They used special equipment and software to make the machines give out large amounts of cash during a 10-day crime spree in August 2025.
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The group targeted at least nine ATMs between August 8 and 18, 2025.
They stole a total of $529,220 from eight machines.
The men used hardware and malware to trick ATMs into dispensing money.
One incident resulted in $136,000 taken from a rest stop in Fairfield, Connecticut.
The suspects are four Venezuelan citizens living in New York, North Carolina, and Massachusetts.
They changed clothes to avoid being noticed when making multiple visits to the same ATM.
The FBI, Connecticut state police, and police from North Carolina and New York arrested the group.
They face charges including interstate transportation of stolen property and conspiracy, with prison terms up to 10 years and 5 years respectively.
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Congress, led by Democrats, will likely focus on overseeing the current administration and its business partners. They plan to investigate areas like artificial intelligence rules, new technologies, and national security supply chains using fact-finding and public pressure.
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Democrats hold the majority in Congress.
Oversight will target the administration and its business partners.
Main focus areas include AI governance, emerging technology, and supply chains important for national security.
Congress will use bipartisan fact-finding efforts, meaning members from both parties will participate.
Public pressure will be used to influence policy decisions.
The oversight and investigations are expected to become a priority in 2027.
The aim is to improve how technologies and supply chains are managed for safety and security.
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The U.S. Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to limit birthright citizenship, which grants citizenship to anyone born in the United States. This decision stops a key immigration policy change that President Trump wanted to make.
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The Supreme Court made its decision on June 30, 2026.
President Trump tried to restrict birthright citizenship, which is currently automatic for those born in the U.S.
The court ruling blocks this change, maintaining the current practice.
Birthright citizenship has been a major part of President Trump’s immigration policy efforts.
This ruling is seen as a setback for President Trump’s immigration agenda.
Birthright citizenship is based on the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
The case received widespread attention due to its political and social implications.
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More than 58,000 buildings in Venezuela were destroyed or damaged by two earthquakes last week. Many people are still missing nearly a week after the quakes.
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The earthquakes happened in Venezuela last week.
Over 58,000 buildings were either destroyed or damaged.
NASA provided the data on the damage.
Tens of thousands of people remain unaccounted for after the quakes.
The city of La Guaira is still deeply affected five days after the earthquakes.
The event is causing ongoing shock and difficulties in Venezuela.
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A new central air conditioning (AC) unit can help lower electric bills, especially if the current system is old and inefficient. However, savings depend on how old and inefficient the existing unit is, the quality of installation, and other energy-saving measures taken in the home.
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Older central AC units use more electricity because they lose efficiency over time.
New AC models have higher energy efficiency ratings called SEER2, which reduce electricity use.
Replacing a very old or malfunctioning AC unit typically leads to noticeable savings on electric bills.
If the existing AC unit is relatively new and efficient, replacing it may not save enough money to justify the cost.
Proper installation is important; a unit that is too large or too small can waste energy.
Problems like poor duct connections or airflow reduce AC efficiency and increase energy costs.
Combining a new AC with other energy-saving home improvements can maximize savings.
Rising electricity prices and hotter summers are prompting more homeowners to consider AC upgrades.
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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. from New Jersey said he was recovering from depression, which caused him to be away from Congress for almost four months. He explained that depression affects both the body and emotions and is more serious than just feeling sad.
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Rep. Tom Kean Jr. is a Republican from New Jersey.
He was absent from Congress for nearly four months due to depression.
He spoke about depression on the House floor upon his return.
Depression affects physical and emotional health, not just mood.
Kean had missed many votes in Congress during his absence.
His absence raised questions about his health.
He last voted in Congress in early March.
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The U.S. Supreme Court will review cases about laws banning AR-15-style rifles in Cook County, Illinois, and Connecticut. These cases will examine whether the Second Amendment protects the right to own such guns.
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The Supreme Court agreed to hear cases challenging bans on AR-15 and similar rifles in Illinois and Connecticut.
The cases will be argued starting in the Court’s next term in October.
Connecticut’s ban on assault weapons began in 1993 and was strengthened after the 2012 Sandy Hook school shooting.
Cook County’s ban has been in place for nearly 20 years, prohibiting certain semi-automatic rifles and magazines over 10 rounds.
Lower courts upheld both bans, stating they align with America’s history of gun regulations.
The courts described AR-15-style rifles as "dangerous and unusual" weapons often used in crimes.
Gun rights groups and some residents argue these bans violate the constitutional right to bear arms.
The Supreme Court’s 2022 decisions have confirmed some Second Amendment rights but have not yet addressed bans on specific rifles like the AR-15.
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The Supreme Court will decide if owning AR-15 rifles and similar guns is protected by the Second Amendment. This case will affect gun bans in about 10 states, including Connecticut and the Chicago area.
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The Supreme Court agreed to hear a case about AR-15 and similar rifle bans.
The case focuses on whether these bans violate the Second Amendment right to bear arms.
The bans in question come from Connecticut and the Chicago area.
About 10 states have laws banning these rifles that could be affected.
The decision could change how gun laws are enforced in several states.
The case represents a significant moment for gun rights and regulations in the U.S.
The Supreme Court’s ruling will provide a clearer legal standard for assault-style rifle ownership.
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Guo Wengui, a Chinese businessman and critic of the Chinese Communist Party, was sentenced to 30 years in a U.S. court for crimes including bank fraud and money laundering. Beijing responded by calling him a fugitive wanted under an Interpol notice, while Guo denies the charges and claims they are politically motivated.
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Guo Wengui was sentenced to 30 years in prison by a U.S. federal judge in Manhattan.
He was convicted on nine counts such as bank fraud and money laundering involving over $1 billion.
Guo fled China in 2014 after his associates were targeted in an anti-corruption campaign.
He applied for political asylum in the U.S. in 2017, but it was not granted.
China requested an Interpol Red Notice to arrest and extradite Guo on multiple charges, including kidnapping and bribery.
Guo became an outspoken critic of the Chinese Communist Party and worked with Steve Bannon on anti-CCP projects in the U.S.
Prosecutors said Guo raised funds through investment schemes targeting supporters of his anti-CCP movement and used the money for a lavish lifestyle.
Guo plans to appeal the sentence and denies all allegations of criminal wrongdoing.
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Reverend Edward Nalwamba, a 78-year-old Ugandan priest who has lived in the U.S. since 2002, is facing deportation after overstaying his visa. His lawyers and supporters say he is seriously ill and fears danger if sent back to Uganda, while authorities say he has a final removal order.
Key Facts
Edward Nalwamba came to the U.S. in 2002 on a tourist visa and remained after his visa expired.
He filed for asylum, but his claim was denied by immigration courts and federal appeals.
Nalwamba was detained by ICE in September 2025 and may be deported soon.
He has severe health problems, including pneumonia and is now in a wheelchair.
Nalwamba worked as a priest and cared for people with disabilities in Colorado.
His attorneys say he fears persecution in Uganda due to his political views.
The U.S. government advises against travel to Uganda due to safety and health concerns.
Nalwamba complied with ICE supervision for about 14 years before his detention.
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Germany's domestic intelligence agency reports a rise to almost 60,000 far-right extremists in the country last year, with many showing a potential for violence. The Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) party’s membership increased, contributing to this rise, while left-wing extremism and threats from foreign intelligence agencies also grew.
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The number of far-right extremists in Germany rose to 58,700 in the last year, up by more than 8,000.
About 5,600 of these far-right extremists show a tendency toward violence.
The AfD party’s membership grew to 70,000 in 2025 and is linked to the increase in right-wing extremists.
The AfD won 152 seats in the 2024 federal election and is polling around 40% in the upcoming Saxony-Anhalt state election.
Far-right groups are recruiting young people through events like far-right music shows.
The AfD was labeled a right-wing extremist group last year, but a court challenge suspended this classification; it remains a "suspected extremist organisation."
Around 26,000 far-right extremists belong to the "Reichsbürger" and "Selbstverwalter" groups, which reject Germany’s government and laws.
Left-wing extremism grew by 4,200 to 42,200 individuals, while Islamist extremism slightly increased to 28,645.
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The US and Iran will restart indirect talks in Doha about unfreezing $6 billion of Iranian assets. These talks include issues like control and fees for shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, amid tensions over regional conflicts and a Lebanon ceasefire.
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Talks between US and Iran aim to unfreeze at least $6 billion of Iranian assets.
No direct US-Iran meetings have occurred since a ceasefire deal covering the Strait of Hormuz.
US envoys met in Qatar for talks on regional issues but not directly with Iran.
Iran wants to charge tolls on commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oman has proposed a plan for voluntary fees for navigation services in the strait.
Western countries oppose Iran’s toll plan but consider Oman’s proposal.
Iran warned European countries not to intervene in clearing mines or managing the strait.
Shipping traffic through the strait remains below normal levels due to ongoing tensions.
The International Maritime Organisation temporarily suspended a sea route near Oman after attacks on two ships.
Iran expects challenges during this diplomatic process after recent conflicts.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson expressed strong disappointment after the Supreme Court made a decision about birthright citizenship. He reacted quickly when reporters told him the ruling during his news conference.
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The Supreme Court issued a ruling on birthright citizenship.
House Speaker Mike Johnson is a Republican leader in the U.S. government.
Johnson said he was "very disappointed" with the ruling.
The decision was announced during Johnson’s news conference.
Reporters asked for Johnson’s immediate reaction to the ruling.
Johnson responded with "Oh dear" when hearing the decision.
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Justice Clarence Thomas disagreed with the Supreme Court's ruling that struck down President Trump's executive order limiting birthright citizenship. He wrote a lengthy dissent saying the decision reduces the value of being an American citizen.
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The Supreme Court ruled against President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.
Justice Clarence Thomas disagreed with the majority opinion.
Thomas wrote a 91-page dissent explaining his views.
He is the longest-serving conservative justice currently on the Supreme Court.
Thomas believes the ruling lowers the importance of American citizenship.
The decision addresses how citizenship is granted to people born in the U.S.
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has proposed a new drinking water monitoring plan that does not include microplastics. Despite pressure from many organizations, governors, and attorneys general, the EPA's latest draft leaves microplastics out of the monitoring program that will run from 2028 to 2030.
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The EPA’s plan is called the Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6).
UCMR 6 sets which contaminants public water systems must check between 2028 and 2030.
Microplastics are small plastic particles, from 5 millimeters to 1 nanometer in size.
Many groups and officials, including 176 organizations, 7 governors, and 14 attorneys general, asked the EPA to include microplastics in the plan.
The EPA says it bases its decisions on scientific methods that produce reliable national data.
The EPA’s proposal was signed by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin under President Donald Trump’s administration.
Health and Human Services is funding a $144 million research project to study microplastics’ health effects.
Including contaminants in UCMR does not mean new rules will happen, but it provides data for future decisions.
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The UK government has released its Defence Investment Plan (DIP), aiming to increase defence spending towards targets set by NATO. The plan projects defence expenditure rising to 2.7% of the UK’s GDP by 2027-28, with an ambition to reach 3% in the next parliament and NATO’s 3.5% target by 2035.
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The UK’s Ministry of Defence budget for 2026-27 is £68.3 billion.
NATO-qualifying defence spending, which includes extra military-related costs, is estimated at £70 billion for 2025, or 2.4% of GDP.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer committed to raise NATO-qualifying defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027.
Security and intelligence agency activities will now count as NATO-qualifying spending, raising the 2027 target to 2.6% of GDP.
The government aims to increase defence spending to 3% of GDP in the next parliament (post-2027).
NATO members, including the UK, agreed at a 2025 summit to spend 5% of GDP on defence and security by 2035, with 3.5% dedicated to NATO qualifying “core defence.”
The Defence Investment Plan predicts spending at 2.7% of GDP by 2027-28 and stable through 2030, which may not align with hitting the 3% target by then.
Former Defence Secretary John Healey criticized the plan for not committing to a 3% target by 2030 and called for a clear timeline and plan to meet NATO’s 3.5% goal by 2035.
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