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The U.S. Supreme Court decided not to review a case involving President Donald Trump. This means the court will not change the earlier ruling that found Trump responsible for sexually abusing writer E. Jean Carroll and for defaming her. Trump must pay the $5 million damages awarded in the case.
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The Supreme Court declined President Trump’s request to overturn a jury verdict.
The verdict found Trump liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll in the mid-1990s.
The court also found Trump liable for defaming Carroll.
The ruling includes a $5 million award to Carroll.
This decision keeps the $5 million penalty in place.
The case relates to Trump’s personal legal troubles amid his 2024 presidential campaign.
The Supreme Court’s refusal means no further appeals on this verdict at the highest court level.
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Five people died and several others were injured in a shooting at a youth welfare center in Stade, northern Germany. Police arrested two individuals, including the suspected shooter, and said there is no ongoing threat to the public. The reasons behind the shooting are not yet known.
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The shooting happened at a youth welfare facility that also provides housing for young mothers.
The incident took place in Stade, near Hamburg, in northern Germany.
Five people were killed in the shooting.
Several people were injured, with some reported as seriously hurt.
Police arrested two people at the scene, including the suspected shooter.
Officials confirmed there is no current danger to the public.
Police warned the public not to share unverified information or rumors on social media.
The motive for the shooting is still unclear and under investigation.
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A new poll shows that Americans feel less proud of their country’s history and democracy than they did ten years ago. The drop in pride is especially strong among Democrats, while Republicans remain more proud, particularly of the military.
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Americans’ pride in US history and democracy has dropped significantly since 2017.
Pride in the country’s military has fallen by 19 percentage points since 2017.
The poll was conducted after the outbreak of a US-Israeli war on Iran.
Only 53% of US adults say they feel "extremely" or "very" proud to be American, the lowest since 2001.
Democrats show the largest decrease in pride, with only 14% “extremely” proud compared to 70% of Republicans.
Despite lower pride, most Americans still say being American is very important to their identity.
Republicans are much more likely to express pride in the US military than independents or Democrats.
This decline in pride covers a period including President Trump’s first term, the COVID-19 pandemic, rising inflation, and President Trump’s return to office.
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Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe accused the United States of being unfair in its efforts to mediate the conflict between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). He said DR Congo has not followed the 2025 peace deal, while the US has only imposed sanctions on Rwanda. DR Congo has filed a case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice, accusing it of serious wrongdoing.
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Rwanda and DR Congo signed the Washington Accords in 2025 to stop fighting and disarm a militia called the FDLR.
The FDLR is described by Rwanda as a genocidal group responsible for violence.
Rwanda says DR Congo has not followed the peace deal, especially by supporting the FDLR with weapons.
A French UNICEF worker was killed in a drone strike in March, highlighting civilian harm.
The US has imposed sanctions only on Rwanda, which Rwanda calls unfair and biased.
About 6,000 to 7,000 Rwandan troops are currently in DR Congo, and Rwanda has not promised to withdraw them.
DR Congo filed a legal case against Rwanda at the International Court of Justice accusing Rwanda of genocide.
Rwanda called DR Congo’s legal case a political move, not a legal one.
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Pope Leo XIV has gained attention as a political figure by opposing President Donald Trump’s policies. He highlights Christian values like caring for the poor, refugees, and promoting peace, which may influence voters in the upcoming midterm elections.
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Pope Leo XIV has become popular in political discussions.
He opposes policies supported by President Donald Trump.
The pope focuses on Christian values such as helping poor people and refugees.
He also emphasizes the importance of peace.
His positions are resonating with some voters.
This influence might affect the results of the midterm elections.
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Princess Kate, the Princess of Wales, climbed three tall mountains in England, Scotland, and Wales to help raise money and increase awareness for cancer. She shared how cancer has personally affected her life.
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Princess Kate climbed three high mountains in different parts of the UK.
The mountains are located in England, Scotland, and Wales.
The purpose of her climb was to raise funds for a cancer charity.
She also aimed to bring attention to cancer issues.
Princess Kate spoke about how cancer has impacted her personally.
The event was covered by CBS News and reported by Holly Williams.
The effort combined physical challenge with charitable fundraising.
This activity shows her involvement in public health causes.
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Comcast plans to split its media businesses from its broadband and mobile networks within a year. This separation will create two companies: one focusing on media like NBCUniversal and Sky, and the other on broadband and wireless services.
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Comcast will spin off NBCUniversal and Sky into a separate media company.
The spin-off aims to be tax-free and return shares in both companies to current shareholders.
The media company will include Universal Studios, Peacock streaming, NBC, Telemundo, DreamWorks, and theme parks.
Comcast will keep its broadband and wireless network services, serving about 65 million US customers.
The split is meant to make each company more attractive to different types of investors.
Comcast shares rose more than 20% in early trading after the announcement.
Comcast plans to buy ITV’s UK broadcasting business for about £1.6 billion before the split.
Leadership changes: Mike Cavanagh will lead NBCUniversal; Michael Angelakis will head Comcast’s broadband business; Brian Roberts will stay involved with both.
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Corey Claytor, a Texas firefighter and paramedic, suffered a severe brain injury in a motorcycle crash in March 2024. After months of medical treatment and recovery, he is now walking and communicating again, while his wife Alicia has taken on the role of his primary caregiver.
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Corey Claytor had a serious motorcycle accident on March 22, 2024, shortly after signing paperwork for their new home.
He suffered a grade 2/3 diffuse axonal injury, a type of brain injury caused by tearing of brain fibers.
Corey spent months in the hospital, including time on a ventilator and undergoing multiple surgeries.
Alicia Claytor, his wife, became his primary caregiver and manages his recovery at home while supporting their family.
Family caregivers like Alicia often face high stress, anxiety, depression, and emotional exhaustion.
Corey was recognized as Rookie of the Year and received life-saving awards for his work as a firefighter and paramedic.
The crash changed Alicia’s role from wife to caregiver, which brought new challenges in their marriage and daily life.
Alicia knew the severity of Corey’s condition early on because of her familiarity with medical terms through her husband’s work.
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Senator Bill Cassidy said in an interview that President Donald Trump sometimes acts like Congress is just a small part that follows him. Cassidy emphasized that the Senate is a separate and independent branch of government from the president.
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Senator Bill Cassidy recently lost a primary election for his Senate seat.
Cassidy spoke in an interview with CBS News’s Margaret Brennan on the show "Face the Nation."
Cassidy said President Trump sometimes treats Congress as if it is just an extension of his authority.
He reminded that the Senate is a distinct and independent part of the government.
The comments highlight ongoing tensions about the roles and respect between the branches of government.
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Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 1,450 people, including family members of professional football players. Rescue teams have been searching for survivors, but the chance of finding anyone alive has decreased after three days.
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Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela last Wednesday.
At least 1,450 people have died, with officials warning deaths could rise to 10,000.
Lucas Trejo, an Argentinian football player, lost his wife and two children in the disaster.
Héctor Bello, another football player, lost his wife who died protecting their baby daughter.
Young football players Victor Palacios and Razan Sijaa also died, along with their families.
Rescue teams worked for three days but said the best chance to find survivors ended after 72 hours.
The earthquakes were the strongest in Venezuela since 1900.
The worst damage was in La Guaira, a coastal city near Caracas.
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Andy Burnham announced plans to create a new government office called No 10 North, based in Manchester, to help distribute power and resources more evenly across the UK. His proposal aims to support growth and improve living conditions outside London by making government work more efficiently in different regions.
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Andy Burnham will set up No 10 North in Manchester to extend government power beyond London.
The goal is to promote balanced growth and development across all regions of the UK, including the Midlands, South West, East of England, and London.
This plan is part of Burnham’s 2024 policy manifesto.
Burnham also promised the biggest council house-building program in the postwar period.
He wants to reform business rates to help local pubs and shops.
Burnham emphasizes raising the status of technical education to the same level as university education.
The proposal includes giving more focus to “social value” when awarding public contracts.
Burnham supports 10-year plans to reduce utility costs by increasing public control.
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The UK will experience cooler temperatures this week after breaking heat records last week, including a new June high of 37.7°C in Norfolk. However, the cool spell may be brief as high pressure systems could bring another heatwave in early July.
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A new June temperature record of 37.7°C was recorded in Lingwood, Norfolk on June 26.
This breaks the previous June record of 35.6°C set in 1976.
Cooler weather will arrive with south-westerly winds bringing rain and lower humidity.
Northern and western parts of the UK may see showers and thunderstorms midweek.
Southeastern England may stay dry and warm, with highs around 25–26°C.
A high-pressure area from the Azores might cause a new heatwave starting this weekend or early July.
Heatwaves in the UK are becoming stronger and more frequent due to human-caused climate change.
Long-term forecasts show more hot spells are likely in July and August.
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Comcast will separate its media businesses, including NBCUniversal and Sky, into a new publicly traded company. This change will allow Comcast to focus on its broadband and mobile services while the new company will manage TV, film, streaming, and theme parks.
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Comcast plans to spin off NBCUniversal and Sky into a separate public company over the next year.
NBCUniversal includes the TV network NBC, streaming service Peacock, film studios, theme parks, and sports.
Sky is a major European media company Comcast bought in 2018 for £31 billion.
After the spin-off, Comcast will focus on internet broadband and mobile services for 65 million US homes.
Mike Cavanagh, current Comcast co-CEO, will lead the new media company.
Sky News funding commitments from Comcast may change when current agreements end soon.
The new company will control about 40% of ITN, which supplies news to ITV, Channel 4, and Channel 5.
NBCUniversal is building its first European theme park, Universal United Kingdom Resort, set to open in 2031.
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A 4.6-magnitude aftershock struck near Caracas, Venezuela, following two major earthquakes on Wednesday that caused nearly 1,500 deaths. Rescue efforts are ongoing, with international aid arriving to help survivors and provide relief supplies.
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The 4.6-magnitude aftershock occurred north of Caracas at a depth of 10 km.
No immediate damage was reported from this aftershock.
The two earthquakes on Wednesday killed about 1,450 people, according to Jorge Rodriguez, president of Venezuela’s National Assembly.
Rescue teams from Venezuela, Mexico, and El Salvador helped save a 21-year-old trapped in a collapsed building, described as a "miracle" rescue.
China pledged $14.7 million in disaster relief and will send emergency supplies and satellite images to assist rescue efforts.
At least eight Chinese nationals died in the earthquakes, and one remains missing.
Twenty-four countries have sent over 500 tons of supplies and more than 2,700 rescue workers, including search dogs.
An explosion at a state-run oil facility in Venezuela injured eight workers, who were sent to Colombia for medical care.
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Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, asked a Fox News digital reporter if he liked gay porn in a video Massie shared online. The incident happened over the weekend and shows Massie confronting the reporter.
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Thomas Massie is a U.S. Congressman from Kentucky and a Republican.
Massie posted a video online showing him confronting a Fox News digital reporter.
In the video, Massie asks the reporter if he likes gay porn.
The exchange took place recently, over the weekend.
The interaction was shared publicly by Massie on social media.
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At a recent fundraising event, President Joe Biden criticized President Donald Trump by calling him a "loser" because of his focus on personal projects in Washington, DC. Biden specifically mentioned Trump’s plans to build a ballroom and his approach to renovating the Reflecting Pool.
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President Biden spoke at a Democratic Party fundraising event in Maryland.
Biden called President Trump a "loser" during his speech.
The criticism was about Trump’s “vanity projects” in Washington, DC.
Biden mentioned Trump’s plan to build a ballroom.
Biden also criticized Trump’s handling of the Reflecting Pool renovation.
The event occurred over the past weekend.
The remarks were part of a broader attack on Trump’s actions as president.
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Thousands of Vespa scooter riders took part in a parade through the center of Rome to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the Vespa scooter. The Vespa is a well-known symbol of Italian culture and lifestyle.
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The Vespa scooter turned 80 years old in 2026.
A large group of riders gathered in Rome for a parade.
The event took place in the historic center of the city.
Vespa scooters are recognized as an important part of Italian culture.
The celebration highlighted the scooter’s long history and popularity.
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Three sisters, Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters, and Rebecca Walters, died in the sea near Brighton on May 13, 2026. Their family held a funeral in London, and police are investigating the circumstances of their deaths, with no signs of third-party involvement found.
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The three sisters were aged 36, 32, and 31.
They died in a sea incident near Black Rock car park, Madeira Drive, Brighton.
Emergency services were called around 5:45 a.m. on May 13.
Jane and Christina’s bodies were recovered by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI); Rebecca’s body washed ashore nearby.
The sisters lived together in Greenford, London, and were originally from Luton.
Their father described losing them as "unbearable" and spoke at their funeral.
Police have reviewed hundreds of hours of CCTV and interviewed witnesses as part of the investigation.
The inquest opened in May and is expected to continue in October, aiming to establish how they died.
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UC Berkeley and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi are creating a new nonpartisan academic institute called the Nancy Pelosi Institute for Representative Democracy. The institute will focus on strengthening democracy through research, education, and public engagement, starting in January 2027.
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The institute is a partnership between UC Berkeley and Nancy Pelosi, who served nearly 40 years in Congress.
It will focus on four main areas: strengthening democratic institutions, addressing societal and economic challenges, promoting human and civil rights, and supporting diverse political leadership.
Pelosi will co-teach a course on Congress as part of the institute’s academic work.
The institute has already raised over $35 million from donors.
Research topics will include climate change, wealth inequality, and ways to reduce voter polarization.
UC Berkeley Chancellor Rich Lyons said the goal is not just to study democracy but to help strengthen it.
The institute will include an exhibit about Pelosi’s political career, including her time as the first female House Speaker.
Pelosi remains active in politics and plans to help train future leaders after she retires from Congress.
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Nancy Pelosi, who retired after 39 years in Congress, will teach at a new democracy institute named after her at UC Berkeley. She will co-teach a class about Congress and has helped raise $35 million to support the institute.
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Nancy Pelosi served 39 years in Congress before retiring.
UC Berkeley created a new democracy institute named in Pelosi’s honor.
Pelosi will co-teach a course focused on how Congress works.
She helped raise $35 million to support the new institute.
The institute is nonpartisan, meaning it is not aligned with any political party.
The institute aims to promote understanding of democratic government.
Pelosi’s involvement brings her experience as a former House Speaker to the project.
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