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Venezuela’s La Guaira port has reopened after repairs and is now receiving humanitarian aid for earthquake victims. The US military is delivering supplies through the port and has pledged over $300 million in aid to help those affected by recent powerful earthquakes.
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Two strong earthquakes (7.2 and 7.5 magnitude) hit Venezuela’s Caribbean coast, killing over 1,700 people and leaving thousands missing.
La Guaira port, one of Venezuela’s main ports, was damaged but has now been repaired and reopened.
The US warship USS Fort Lauderdale is delivering critical supplies through La Guaira port.
A specialized team of US Marines worked continuously to repair the port.
The US government increased its aid pledge to more than $300 million for emergency medical care, food, water, shelter, and other needs.
The aid is being given through groups like Samaritan’s Purse, Catholic Relief Services, the World Food Programme, and the Red Cross.
The US has also sent over 300 rescue workers and nearly two dozen search dogs to help with recovery efforts.
Relations between the US and Venezuela have improved recently after the capture of former president Nicolas Maduro and collaboration with an interim government.
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India’s two major companies, Jio Platforms and the National Stock Exchange (NSE), are planning to go public by the end of this year with large stock sales. These listings show how digital technology and investing have grown in India, driven by widespread smartphone use and online trading.
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Jio Platforms is expected to raise about $4 billion with a value estimated between $120 billion and $160 billion.
The NSE plans to sell 6% of its equity for $3.3 billion, valuing the exchange at $57 billion.
Jio launched in 2016 and quickly gained over 525 million users, offering low-cost data and changing how Indians use the internet.
India now has nearly one billion internet users, making it the largest mobile data consumer worldwide, surpassing the US and China.
Digital payments through India’s United Payments Interface (UPI) reached 228 billion transactions in 2025.
The number of online trading accounts in India grew from 30 million to over 200 million during the pandemic.
The NSE is a key part of India’s $4.85 trillion stock market, which is the fourth largest in the world by total value.
These stock sales reflect the growth of India’s digital economy and the increase in household investment in stocks.
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Europe is facing more deaths caused by extreme heat, especially among older people. While air conditioning can reduce heat-related deaths, many Europeans avoid it due to cost and environmental concerns, and instead use other ways to stay cool.
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Recent heat waves in Europe have caused over 1,300 extra deaths since June 21, mostly among elderly people.
Europe has the oldest population and is warming faster than any other continent.
Only about 20% of Europeans have air conditioning in their homes, compared to 90% in the U.S.
Air conditioning can reduce heat-related deaths by 75%, but also releases more heat into the environment, which can speed up warming.
High energy prices in Europe make air conditioning more expensive.
Some European cities use public cooling stations and wearable technology to help protect vulnerable people.
Italy uses air conditioning more than other European countries, with about 56% of homes having it.
Many Europeans choose to avoid air conditioning to help protect the environment for future generations.
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A Tesla vehicle crashed into the outdoor dining area of Urbane Cafe in Simi Valley, California, killing one person and injuring five others. Police are investigating the cause of the crash and have not said if any driver-assistance features were in use.
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The crash happened on Monday afternoon near Tierra Rejada and Madera roads in Simi Valley.
One person died at the scene; five others were hurt but only slightly.
The Tesla was found inside the restaurant's outdoor patio area.
Authorities have not released the names or details of the victims.
It is unclear whether Tesla’s driver-assist technology was active during the crash.
Earlier in June, a Tesla Model 3 crashed into a house in Texas, killing a woman.
That Texas crash is under federal investigation, and the victim’s family has sued Tesla.
Tesla said the driver in Texas overrode the driver-assist system by pressing the accelerator.
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The Alaska Supreme Court ruled that two Republican candidates named Dan Sullivan can both appear on the state's August primary ballot. This decision challenges Republican efforts to remove the challenger, who they say might confuse voters and affect the Senate race.
Key Facts
The court allowed incumbent Senator Dan Sullivan and challenger Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher, to stay on the Alaska primary ballot.
Republican officials argued the challenger’s similar name could mislead voters in Alaska’s top-four primary system, where all candidates run on one ballot.
The court found no legal reason under state or federal law to disqualify the challenger.
Dan J. Sullivan denies being a fake candidate and says he has no ties to the opposing Democratic campaign.
The ruling came just before a deadline for election officials to finalize and print ballots, creating logistical challenges.
Alaska uses ranked-choice voting, where the top four primary finishers go on to the general election.
Democrats see a chance to win this Senate seat, making the ballot confusion a concern for Republicans.
Senator Sullivan’s campaign expressed disappointment and called the challenger a “sham candidate” aimed at confusing voters.
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The Colorado Supreme Court rejected five ballot measures that aimed to change how congressional districts are drawn in Colorado. These measures were designed to favor either Democrats or Republicans but were blocked because they violated Colorado’s rule that ballot measures must focus on only one subject.
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The court shot down five redistricting ballot measures: three by Democrats and two by Republicans.
The measures sought to create new maps favoring one party in Colorado’s eight Congressional districts.
Colorado law requires any ballot measure to cover only one topic, which these measures violated.
Democrats proposed two linked initiatives (241 and 242) to change the redistricting commission and map temporarily.
The court said the initiatives contained multiple subjects since each depended on the other to work.
Republicans had a similar measure (Initiative 328) that was also rejected for the same legal reasons.
Colorado’s constitution mandates an independent commission redraw districts every 10 years after the census.
Currently, Colorado’s Congressional delegation is evenly split: four Democrats and four Republicans.
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Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said that Senator Bill Cassidy's claim that Kennedy is breaking promises is not true. Kennedy said he recently spoke with Cassidy and told him his criticism was incorrect.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the Health and Human Services Secretary.
Senator Bill Cassidy is a Republican from Louisiana.
Cassidy accused Kennedy of not keeping his promises.
Kennedy met with Cassidy about a month ago to discuss these concerns.
Kennedy told Cassidy that the accusations are untrue.
The conversation happened in Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Kennedy spoke to NewsNation’s Anna Kooiman during this interview.
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Washington, D.C. will have very large Fourth of July celebrations for the nation’s 250th birthday, including a long fireworks show starting at 11 p.m. and a military airshow during the day. Security will be much tighter than usual, with TSA-style checks and restricted areas expecting up to 150,000 people.
Key Facts
The Fourth of July fireworks in D.C. will be the largest ever in the city and will start at 11 p.m., later than usual.
President Donald Trump will speak at 9 p.m. before the fireworks begin.
The day will feature a military airshow with hundreds of planes starting at 1:15 p.m.
The National Mall will host the Great American State Fair from July 4 to July 10.
The event has been labeled a National Special Security Event, bringing very strict security, including vehicle blockades, fencing, and concrete barriers.
Attendees near the Washington Monument will go through TSA-style security screening with magnetometers and can bring only small clear bags or clutches.
About 150,000 people can fit in the main viewing area near the Washington Monument, and it is expected to reach full capacity.
The D.C. Metro will offer free rides after 5 p.m. on July 4 to help people travel to the events safely and reduce traffic.
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Police in Monaco and France are searching for a man who set off a homemade bomb in a residential building in Monaco, injuring three people. The explosion happened Monday night and involved an explosive device with bolts and buckshot. Among the injured is Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev.
Key Facts
The bomb exploded around 9 pm local time in a residential building in Monaco.
Three people were injured: a couple in their 50s or 60s with life-threatening injuries, and a 13-year-old with less serious wounds.
The explosive device contained bolts and buckshot, making it more dangerous.
Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Yermolaiev, who lives in Monaco, was one of the wounded.
Yermolaiev faces sanctions from Ukraine related to business in Russian-occupied Crimea.
Police believe the suspect left a backpack in the building lobby before the blast and then fled.
Monaco’s Prince Albert II called the bombing a serious crime and a shock to the community.
Police and French authorities are actively hunting for the suspect, with a heavy police presence at the scene.
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A wildfire called the Cottonwood Fire spread through part of Eagle Point Resort in southern Utah, leading to the resort's closure. Samantha Garcia, the resort's marketing director, spoke about the evacuation experience.
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The Cottonwood Fire occurred in southern Utah.
The fire affected Eagle Point Resort.
The resort had to close because of the fire.
Staff and guests at the resort were evacuated.
Samantha Garcia is the marketing director at Eagle Point Resort.
She shared details about the evacuation on CBS News.
The fire caused disruption to the resort’s normal operations.
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Residents in Stade, Germany, lit candles to remember six people who died in a shooting at a shelter for women and children. Police reported that the shooting was connected to a family argument.
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Six staff members at a women and children’s shelter in Stade, Germany, were killed in a shooting.
The shooting happened recently, before Monday evening.
Residents gathered near the shelter to light candles in memory of the victims.
Police said the motive behind the shooting was a family dispute.
Stade is a town in Germany where the shelter is located.
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The House Rules Committee approved a plan to combine the SAVE America Act with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a key defense bill. This decision moves the merged bill to the full House for a vote.
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The House Rules Committee voted 8-4 along party lines to advance the plan.
The plan merges the SAVE America Act with the NDAA.
The NDAA is an important defense spending and policy bill Congress must pass.
The combined bill will now go to the full House of Representatives for consideration.
The SAVE America Act focuses on voting rules and election security.
This move could affect how election laws and defense policies are handled together.
The process is part of the House’s legislative steps before final approval.
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President Donald Trump announced that U.S. negotiators are traveling to Qatar for a potentially important meeting with Iran. The talks come after recent attacks near the Strait of Hormuz and aim to reach a permanent peace deal by mid-August.
Key Facts
U.S. negotiators are on their way to Doha, Qatar.
The meeting is described by President Trump as “perhaps important.”
The talks follow recent attacks affecting the Strait of Hormuz area.
The focus is on preventing further conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
Both sides have a deadline around mid-August to agree on a lasting peace deal.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipping.
The peace talks are part of ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve tensions.
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The United Nations is buying 10,000 body bags for Venezuela after two powerful earthquakes. The death toll is expected to be higher than the current reports, as many people are still missing, hurt, or have lost their homes.
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The UN is purchasing 10,000 body bags for Venezuela.
The deaths caused by the earthquakes are likely more than reported so far.
Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela recently.
Tens of thousands of people are missing, injured, or displaced.
Thousands of buildings were destroyed by the earthquakes.
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NASA is planning a space mission to save an old telescope that is at risk of falling back to Earth. The rescue operation could start as soon as Tuesday morning.
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NASA has an aging space telescope that may fall to Earth without intervention.
The agency is preparing a rescue mission to prevent the telescope from crashing.
The mission is described as daring and involves complex space operations.
The rescue attempt could begin on Tuesday morning.
Saving the telescope is important to continue its scientific work.
CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood is providing updates on the mission.
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Two strong earthquakes recently hit Venezuela, causing power outages in two of the three public hospitals in the coastal state of La Guaira. This revealed problems in Venezuela’s emergency medical system, according to reports.
Key Facts
Venezuela experienced back-to-back earthquakes last week.
The earthquakes caused power failures in two public hospitals in La Guaira.
La Guaira is a coastal state in Venezuela that was hard hit by the quakes.
The affected hospitals are part of the public health system.
A nonprofit group called "United Doctors of Venezuela" reported the hospital issues.
The New York Times covered the story and interviewed the director of this group.
The events showed weaknesses in Venezuela’s emergency medical response.
CBS News discussed the report with a New York Times reporter.
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The United States deported 146 Venezuelan people to Venezuela hours before two large earthquakes struck the country on June 24. Several deportees were trapped in a hotel that collapsed during the earthquakes, and rescue teams are searching for survivors amid severe damage and many casualties.
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A US deportation flight from Miami to Venezuela arrived on the same day Venezuela experienced two strong earthquakes (magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5).
The flight carried 146 Venezuelans, including 19 women and 7 children.
Deportees were held at a hotel in La Guaira city, one of the hardest-hit areas by the earthquakes.
Survivors reported being trapped under rubble from the collapsed hotel and shared accounts of the disaster.
The Venezuelan government reported over 1,700 people died due to the earthquakes across the country.
Some deportees walked about 3 miles to find help and were eventually able to contact relatives at a National Guard building.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) deported people to Venezuela 12 times in May 2024 as part of President Donald Trump’s mass deportation policy.
ICE did not respond to requests for comment about this particular deportation flight and its timing with the earthquakes.
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An unofficial deadline of June 30 has been set by anti-immigration groups in South Africa, asking undocumented migrants to leave the country. This has increased fear among foreign nationals, especially in places like Yeoville Market, where the usual friendly atmosphere is now tense.
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Anti-immigration groups in South Africa set a June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave.
The deadline is unofficial and not set by the government.
Many foreign nationals feel scared because of this deadline.
Yeoville Market is an area affected by this tension.
Vendors at the market report a change from a welcoming to a fearful environment.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions around immigration in South Africa.
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Ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped sharply after attacks on ships and American bases in the area. Iran launched drone and missile strikes, and the United States responded with retaliatory actions.
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On Wednesday, 74 ships passed through the Strait of Hormuz.
Ship traffic fell to 29 vessels on Saturday and 12 on Sunday.
Iranian drones attacked a ship in the strait on Thursday.
The United States carried out strikes in response to the drone attack.
Over the weekend, Iran attacked a second ship.
Iran also launched missile and drone strikes against U.S. bases nearby.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial passage for global shipping and oil transport.
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A recent AARP poll shows Republican candidates Vivek Ramaswamy and Senator Jon Husted are slightly behind their Democratic opponents in Ohio's governor and Senate races. The poll was done in mid-June by two polling groups working together.
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The poll covers Ohio's governor and Senate elections.
Vivek Ramaswamy is the Republican candidate for governor.
Senator Jon Husted is a Republican running for the Senate.
Democratic candidate Amy Acton leads Ramaswamy in the governor race.
The poll was conducted June 14–16 by Fabrizio Ward and Impact Research.
The polling team included members from both political parties.
The poll was commissioned by AARP, a group focusing on older adults.
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