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Vice-President JD Vance said the US will win “either way” in its conflict with Iran, whether a final deal is made or not, because Iran’s nuclear program and power are reduced. President Donald Trump warned that if diplomacy fails, the US might take stronger military action against Iran, which could lead to the end of the Iranian regime.
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JD Vance stated that even without a final deal, Iran’s nuclear program is weakened and the US benefits.
The ceasefire between the US and Iran is weak, and both sides exchanged military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz recently.
President Trump posted that the US might have to complete its military mission in Iran, which he said could result in Iran no longer existing as a country.
The US military struck multiple Iranian targets, including military surveillance and drone facilities, in response to Iranian attacks on commercial shipping.
A federal appeals court blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to roll back a rule limiting dangerous soot pollution.
President Trump plans to nominate Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma State Trooper and Marine, as the next director of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Trump mentioned his political success in Oklahoma, where Schroyer has law enforcement experience, as part of his nomination announcement.
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In Venezuela, people are upset because the military is stopping them from entering areas hit hard by recent earthquakes. Many citizens want to help rescue survivors but have been blocked from doing so by the military.
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Venezuela experienced two earthquakes on Wednesday.
Large areas were severely damaged by the earthquakes.
Many citizens traveled to the affected areas to help with rescues.
People do not trust the government to act quickly in saving survivors.
The military has stopped citizens from entering the disaster zones.
The restrictions have caused anger among the population.
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Historian Anthony Cohen is retracing a 750-mile route of the Underground Railroad to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. He is walking from Maryland to Toronto to teach people about the history of enslaved people seeking freedom through this secret network.
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Anthony Cohen is a 62-year-old historian from Maryland.
The Underground Railroad was a secret path used by enslaved people escaping to freedom, often reaching Canada.
Cohen previously traveled this route in 1996 and now leads the Menare Foundation to educate about the Underground Railroad.
For the 250th anniversary, he chose a route called the "Freedom Walk" from Sandy Spring, Maryland, to Toronto, Canada.
The journey passes through Delaware, New Jersey, and New York, mostly on foot, sometimes using trains.
The Menare Foundation shared Cohen’s stops publicly to encourage people to learn about the history.
The Harriet Tubman Journey to Freedom statue is traveling with Cohen on the walk.
Tom DeWolf, a descendant of a slave-trading family, joined Cohen to speak about this history and try to create a new legacy.
Cohen plans to reach Toronto and finish the walk on July 4, the date of America’s 250th birthday.
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Investigators found the remains of 117 dead dogs, many shot with bullets, at Miranda's Rescue Animal Sanctuary in northern California. The shelter, which claimed to be "no-kill," is under investigation for animal cruelty, fraud, and other possible crimes, but no charges have been filed yet.
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The remains of 117 dogs were found decomposing on the grounds of Miranda's Rescue Animal Sanctuary.
Many of the dogs had gunshot wounds confirmed by X-rays.
The shelter had taken in about 900 animals since early 2025 but only recorded 116 adoptions.
Over 700 animals cared for by the shelter were unaccounted for.
Authorities found hundreds of dog collars, 21 dog skulls, other bones, and six loose microchips on the property.
The investigation began in April after a neighbor reported digging up buried animals.
The rescue’s owner, Shannon Miranda, denies wrongdoing and says the shelter only euthanizes animals in rare cases involving suffering or safety risks.
The sheriff’s office continues to analyze evidence and has not yet filed charges but will if sufficient proof of crimes is found.
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A man is working to help Americans remember and protect the history of the Underground Railroad as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary. The Underground Railroad was a network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom.
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The U.S. is preparing to mark 250 years since the start of the Underground Railroad.
The Underground Railroad was a secret system used to help enslaved people escape slavery.
One individual is retracing the Underground Railroad route.
The goal is to preserve and honor this important part of American history.
CBS News covered the story to raise awareness about this effort.
The story was shared by journalist Jericka Duncan.
The Underground Railroad involved many people who risked their lives for freedom.
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The leader of Hezbollah refused a ceasefire deal arranged by the United States and Israel. The deal would require Hezbollah to give up its weapons, which is considered difficult to achieve.
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Hezbollah is a political and military group based in Lebanon.
The ceasefire deal was negotiated by the U.S. and Israel.
Hezbollah's leader rejected the ceasefire agreement.
The deal includes a requirement for Hezbollah to disarm (give up weapons).
Disarming Hezbollah is seen as challenging due to its strong military presence.
The conflict involves tensions between Hezbollah and Israel.
The refusal means fighting could continue in the region.
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California State Senator Scott Wiener, who is running to replace House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, said he faced harassment and threats at a transgender rights march in San Francisco. The incident happened while he was walking through Dolores Park during the event.
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Scott Wiener is a Democratic state senator in California.
He is a candidate to succeed Nancy Pelosi in Congress.
Pelosi currently serves as House Speaker and represents a San Francisco district.
Wiener attended a march supporting transgender rights in San Francisco.
He reported being harassed, threatened, and physically intimidated at the march.
The incident occurred near Dolores Park, a well-known public space.
The march took place the day before Wiener's statement on Saturday.
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The Liberal Democrats admitted they unlawfully discriminated against David Campanale, a former BBC journalist, by deselecting him as their candidate because of his Christian beliefs before the 2024 election. A court is now deciding what compensation Campanale should receive, and the party faces calls for an independent investigation into the incident.
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David Campanale was initially chosen to run for Parliament in Sutton and Cheam but was removed before the 2024 election due to his religion.
The Liberal Democrats admitted the discrimination was unlawful under the Equality Act, which protects religious beliefs.
Campanale said party members mocked and abused him because of his Christian views.
He was also told not to campaign in certain areas where activists opposed his beliefs.
The Liberal Democrat Christian Forum wants an independent inquiry into the deselection.
Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron called for steps to prevent such discrimination in the future.
The party’s complaints process is under scrutiny, with demands for quicker and independent reviews of discrimination claims.
The party has faced similar discrimination claims before, including a £14,000 payment to another former candidate over gender-critical views.
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Historians have studied thousands of news reports called akhbarat from Mughal India, written in Persian during the late 1600s. These reports, used as an information network, recorded military, political, and court events, providing detailed insights into the empire under Emperor Aurangzeb.
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Akhbarat were daily news reports created by scribes and officials in Mughal India starting in the late 16th century.
They covered topics like military campaigns, court appointments, finances, and gossip.
The reports were written in Persian and circulated widely between imperial and provincial courts.
These documents helped unify the large Mughal empire, which ruled much of the Indian subcontinent and nearly a quarter of the world’s population.
Historian Munis D Faruqui studied over 6,500 pages of these reports over 20 years, focusing on the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb (1658-1707).
The akhbarat collections exist in India and Britain, with major caches in Kolkata’s National Library, London, Bikaner, and Sitamau.
Aurangzeb’s reports provide a near-continuous daily record covering about a third of his 49-year reign.
The documents reveal everyday details of administration and politics as well as a broad view of how the Mughal empire was governed.
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Four people have died in Kentucky due to flash floods caused by heavy rainstorms. The governor declared a state of emergency and urged residents to stay alert and avoid driving as flooding and rain continue.
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Four people died: three in Madison County and one in Jackson County, Kentucky.
Flash floods occurred after up to 7 inches (18 cm) of rain fell in some parts of Kentucky.
The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for parts of Kentucky and Indiana.
Some areas in southwestern Indiana received 4 to 10 inches of rain by late Saturday.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency due to the flooding.
Emergency teams performed multiple water rescues from vehicles and homes.
In Bullitt County near Louisville, residents were asked to evacuate temporarily after a landslide near a dam embankment.
Authorities said the dam remained stable with no signs of failure.
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Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge star in the new film Enola Holmes 3, playing siblings whose relationship grows as they face a new mystery. The movie is darker and more mature than previous ones, with Brown also helping produce the film.
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Millie Bobby Brown plays Enola Holmes; Louis Partridge plays Tewkesbury in Enola Holmes 3.
Their off-screen friendship helps their on-screen chemistry and makes their performances more natural.
The third film is set in Malta and involves Sherlock Holmes disappearing, leading to a dangerous new case.
The director Philip Barantini wanted the film to have a tone suitable for families while being more mature.
Brown has been a producer on the series and helped develop the story direction.
Himesh Patel plays Dr. Watson, getting a bigger role in this film after a small part before.
Brown is confident in speaking up about creative decisions without interfering with other actors’ performances.
The film shows Enola and Tewkesbury’s relationship developing, including their engagement.
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Tech companies like Apple and Microsoft have increased prices on older devices and game consoles. They say this is because the cost of key parts, especially memory chips, has risen due to high demand from AI data centers.
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Apple raised prices on its tablets and laptops by nearly 20%.
Microsoft is increasing Xbox Series S and X console prices by at least $100 starting in August.
This Xbox price rise is the third time in just over a year, making consoles 30% to 40% more expensive than last year.
The price of random access memory (RAM), a key computer part, has more than doubled recently.
AI data centers need many chips to process large AI tasks, increasing chip demand and prices.
Other companies like Nintendo and Valve are also raising prices on gaming devices due to higher component costs.
Apple's share price dropped after announcing price hikes, and analysts say premium phone makers are better able to handle these supply challenges.
The building of large AI data centers by companies is driving much of the increased demand for chips and memory.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother, Ko Yong Hui, because her background does not fit the official story of the family's sacred bloodline. She was born in Japan to Korean immigrants and belonged to a socially lower group in North Korea, which conflicts with the regime’s image of pure heritage.
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Kim Jong Un has not publicly mentioned his mother by name in 15 years of ruling North Korea.
The regime bases its legitimacy on the “Mount Paektu” bloodline, tied to Korea’s mythical founder and North Korea’s first leader.
Kim’s mother, Ko Yong Hui, was born in Osaka, Japan, around 1952, into a family of “Zainichi Koreans” (ethnic Koreans living in Japan).
Ko’s family moved to North Korea as part of a migration program promising a good life, but they were viewed as socially lower (“jjaepo”) and faced discrimination.
North Korea’s songbun system ranks people by social status; Ko’s group was considered part of the “wavering class,” meaning they were not fully trusted.
Ko Yong Hui worked in an elite arts troupe and caught the attention of Kim Jong Il, who had other wives and mistresses.
Kim Jong Il and Ko Yong Hui had three children, including Kim Jong Un.
The regime hides Ko’s identity to maintain the myth of a pure and sacred family bloodline from Mount Paektu.
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The US military carried out strikes on several sites in Iran after a drone attacked a Panama-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. These actions follow an earlier US retaliation against Iran for a drone attack on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship. Both sides claim the other broke a recently agreed ceasefire related to safe passage for commercial shipping.
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The US targeted military equipment, communication systems, air defenses, and drone storage in Iran.
The drone attack hit the Panama-flagged tanker MT Kiku in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US says Iran ignored a ceasefire agreement and continued aggression against commercial ships.
Iran claims the cargo ship was attacked for following an unauthorized route and accuses the US of violating the ceasefire with its strikes.
A ceasefire agreement was signed on June 17, aiming to ensure safe, toll-free passage for ships in the Strait for 60 days.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for global oil and gas shipments and was previously closed by Iran, affecting global markets.
President Donald Trump stated Iran assured the US it would not charge fees for ship transit through the strait.
Iranian and Omani officials recently discussed managing navigation in the strait, agreeing on toll-free safe passage.
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Fatboy Slim, whose real name is Norman Cook, talked about his struggle with alcoholism and how quitting drinking was very hard for him. After going to rehab in 2009, he has been sober for nearly 15 years and shared how nervous he felt performing sober for the first time.
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Norman Cook is known as the DJ Fatboy Slim.
He called his alcoholism like a parasite that tries to survive by keeping him drinking.
His wife, Zoe Ball, gave him an ultimatum to stop drinking or she would leave.
He went to rehab in 2009 and has stayed sober since then.
Quitting alcohol was the hardest thing he has ever done.
Playing live shows sober made him very anxious at first.
A positive experience with a lively crowd in Japan helped him regain confidence.
Fatboy Slim became famous in the 1990s with hits like "Praise You" and "The Rockafeller Skank."
He has been nominated six times for Grammy awards and won one in 2002 for a music video featuring actor Christopher Walken.
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The New South Wales (NSW) government in Australia will use shark-spotting drones all year to watch its beaches and help keep people safe. Premier Chris Minns said this is a big increase in using drones with artificial intelligence to spot sharks and warn swimmers before any attacks.
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NSW will use shark-spotting drones 365 days a year on about 70 beaches.
Drone coverage will expand in Sydney from 26 to 38 beaches.
The government is investing an extra $34 million to support this drone program.
Artificial intelligence will help drones identify sharks more effectively.
Two SharkSmart listening stations will monitor tagged sharks in Sydney Harbour.
Premier Minns opposes killing great white sharks because they are protected and travel long distances.
The program aims to reduce the risk of shark attacks, not completely prevent them.
The expansion responds to fewer people visiting beaches after recent shark attacks.
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A judge in Alaska ruled that a man with the same name and party as U.S. Senator Dan Sullivan can run against him in the August primary election. This decision reversed an earlier choice by election officials to remove the challenger from the ballot.
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The challenger shares the same name as Senator Dan Sullivan.
Both the senator and the challenger are Republicans.
Alaska Superior Court Judge Thomas Matthews made the ruling.
The ruling allows the challenger to appear on the primary ballot in August.
The previous decision to disqualify the challenger was made by Carol Beecher, Director of Alaska's Division of Elections.
Judge Matthews' decision can still be appealed to the Alaska Supreme Court.
The case involves Alaska’s primary election process and ballot eligibility rules.
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Australia will increase the maximum fine for social media platforms that break its law banning children under 16 from using certain sites from $49.5 million to $99 million. The government also gave the independent eSafety Commissioner more power to check if these platforms are following the rules, after investigations showed many kids still use banned platforms.
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Australia banned children under 16 from using 10 key social media platforms starting December 2025.
The maximum penalty for platforms breaking this rule will double to AUD 99 million.
The eSafety Commissioner can now require social media companies to show evidence of how they comply.
Investigations are open into Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube for not fully complying.
Reports show 7 out of 10 children under 16 who had accounts before the ban still have some access.
Australian officials say many social media companies are not doing enough to keep children off their platforms.
The UK plans a similar ban for under-16s, expected to start by spring 2027.
The UK is also considering an overnight curfew and limits on infinite scrolling to protect young users.
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency after heavy rain caused deadly flash floods, killing at least four people and causing evacuations. Emergency crews are conducting water rescues as more rain is expected, increasing the risk of further flooding.
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At least four people died in flash floods in Kentucky, including one motorist swept away by floodwaters.
The flooding was caused by heavy rain, with some areas receiving up to 10 inches of rain.
Governor Beshear declared a statewide emergency and urged people to avoid roads.
Multiple counties and the city of Richmond declared localized emergencies due to rising floodwaters.
Emergency teams, including swift-water rescue units and state police, are aiding stranded residents.
A dam failure in Bullitt County led to a community-wide evacuation.
Shelters have opened statewide to help displaced families with food and clothing.
More heavy rain and thunderstorms are forecasted, with up to 6 more inches expected in some areas.
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