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The article highlights positive American stories in celebration of the country's upcoming 250th anniversary. It features examples like the founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics who changed his life to become a Catholic priest.
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The United States will soon celebrate its 250th anniversary.
CBS News is sharing uplifting stories about American heroes and traditions.
One story focuses on the founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics.
This founder made a major life change by becoming a Catholic priest.
The content aims to honor American achievements and values.
The stories are available through CBS News platforms, including their app.
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President Donald Trump warned that the United States will impose a 100% import tariff on any European country that introduces a digital tax on American tech companies. The tariff would override existing trade deals and could increase tensions between the US and the European Union.
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President Trump threatened a 100% tariff on all goods from European countries that apply a digital services tax to US companies.
Several European countries, including France, Spain, Italy, and the UK, have implemented or proposed digital taxes on large tech firms.
The UK’s digital services tax is 2% and targets major platforms like social media and search engines with large revenues.
The EU said it will defend its right to impose such taxes and called the US tariffs unjustified.
Digital services taxes are meant to apply to large companies regardless of their country of origin.
President Trump previously threatened tariffs on countries that tax US tech companies.
The EU and US recently agreed on a trade deal capping most tariffs at 15%, but digital taxes were not included.
The conflict over digital taxes could impact ongoing trade talks and relations between the US and the EU.
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The film Citizen Vigilante, starring Armie Hammer, was effectively blocked from showing in German cinemas because it did not receive the necessary film rating certification. The director, Uwe Boll, called this action censorship and posted the full film on X (formerly Twitter) for 48 hours, where it gained millions of views.
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Citizen Vigilante is a movie about an American man in Europe who kills immigrant criminals and corrupt officials.
Germany’s film rating body refused to certify the movie, preventing it from being shown publicly in cinemas.
The director, Uwe Boll, is suing the German classification board, claiming the decision is political censorship.
The film has support from right-wing commentators and criticism for promoting anti-immigrant messages.
The film was shared on X by Elon Musk and got over 15 million combined views.
Armie Hammer stars in the movie as part of a career comeback after legal controversies.
Citizen Vigilante was released in a limited way in U.S. cinemas on June 1.
The film’s topic and casting have attracted attention from conservative media and audiences.
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Louisiana Republicans are voting in a runoff election to choose who will replace Senator Bill Cassidy. The two candidates are Representative Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming, with Letlow leading from the primary. President Donald Trump endorsed Letlow and criticized Cassidy, who did not advance to the runoff.
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Louisiana is holding a Republican Senate runoff to replace Senator Bill Cassidy.
No candidate won more than 50% in the primary, so the top two, Julia Letlow and John Fleming, are in the runoff.
Letlow had about 44% of the vote in the primary; Fleming had 28%; Cassidy came in third and is out.
President Trump endorsed Letlow and called Cassidy "disloyal" because Cassidy voted to convict Trump in his impeachment trial.
Cassidy has disagreed with the Trump administration on some issues, including leadership at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Letlow has been a U.S. Representative since 2021 and is the first Republican woman elected from Louisiana to Congress.
Fleming served in the first Trump administration and was previously a U.S. Representative.
Louisiana is a strong Republican state where Trump won 60% of the vote in 2024, so the runoff winner is expected to win the Senate seat.
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Many World Cup fans who bought tickets from the reseller StubHub found out just before the games that their tickets did not exist. StubHub and FIFA said the problems were caused by a new ticketing app, and fans have been advised to push StubHub for replacement tickets or refunds.
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StubHub customers received late notices that their World Cup tickets were invalid or canceled.
Fans reported losing money and facing poor customer service when trying to resolve the issues.
StubHub said the problems stemmed from FIFA’s new ticket app causing transfer issues, not from actual ticket shortages.
FIFA stated tickets bought through its official site are guaranteed valid for the 2026 World Cup.
Consumer advocates recommend fans demand replacement tickets and persist with StubHub’s customer service.
If fans do not want to attend, they can dispute charges with their credit card companies.
Complaints can be made to the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general in the U.S.
A law banning speculative ticket sales was passed by the U.S. House last year but is not yet in effect.
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A Colorado man named Michael Savino shared photos and stories about his father, Frank V. Savino, who was a World War II reconnaissance pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Frank flew missions over Normandy in 1944, taking important photos that helped plan the D-Day invasion. Michael later connected with the family of his father’s lost wingman by researching wartime records.
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Frank V. Savino was a Second Lieutenant and pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
He flew a P-38 Lightning plane used for photo reconnaissance missions, which means taking pictures of enemy positions from the air.
Frank’s squadron, the 30th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron, took photos that helped plan the Normandy invasion on June 6, 1944.
Michael Savino inherited a collection of these wartime photos, some showing Utah Beach before D-Day and others honoring fallen airmen.
Frank lost his wingman, Lt. Vernon J. Razak, on his first mission when Razak did not exit clouds they flew through.
In 2011, Michael identified Razak by researching squadron history and contacted Razak’s family to learn more.
The 30th PRS played a key role in gathering intelligence for the Allies in Europe from 1943 to 1945.
Frank rarely talked about his wartime experiences due to the reserved nature of his generation.
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Oil prices are getting close to where they were before a recent conflict because the U.S. and Iran made an agreement to help end the fighting. However, gas prices at the pump remain high, and experts say this is mostly because gas station owners are slow to reduce their prices.
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Oil prices are nearly back to their levels before the conflict began.
The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to help stop the conflict.
Gasoline prices have not fallen as much as oil prices.
President Donald Trump has accused large oil companies of raising prices unfairly.
Analysts say gas station owners, not big oil companies, often decide when to lower pump prices.
Gas stations may wait to lower prices to keep their profits higher.
The price difference is affecting consumers who buy gasoline.
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The article explains that next-generation wireless networks, especially using mid-band spectrum, are crucial for America to lead in artificial intelligence (AI). China currently has much more of this spectrum and is advancing faster with 6G technology, which could give it an advantage in AI and future industries. The U.S. government must act quickly to make more mid-band spectrum available for wireless use to stay competitive and secure.
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Mid-band spectrum is a set of wireless frequencies important for fast and reliable data transmission.
This spectrum supports advanced wireless networks needed for AI applications and 6G technology.
China has nearly four times more mid-band spectrum than the United States.
Chinese companies are leading in 6G-related patents and preparing for commercial mid-band use by 2027.
China recently approved extra 6 GHz spectrum for 6G testing.
AI technology is moving beyond software to physical systems like factories and smart infrastructure that rely on wireless networks.
U.S. policymakers are focusing on the 2.7 GHz band to expand mid-band spectrum access for American carriers.
Federal agencies in the U.S. need to complete planning and coordination to use this spectrum effectively.
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Three far-left candidates won primaries in New York, which may challenge House Democratic leaders. The Democrats want to stay united and strong to oppose President Trump if they regain control of the House of Representatives.
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Three far-left candidates won in New York’s primaries.
These wins could cause difficulties for Democratic House leaders.
House Democrats aim to present a unified front against President Trump.
The party hopes to retake control of the House.
Republican leadership in recent years showed that a small, united group can influence decisions.
The far-left candidates may push for different priorities than current Democratic leaders.
Leadership is working to balance internal differences within the party.
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Sudan has faced three years of war that have caused many deaths, injuries, and large numbers of people losing their homes. Survivors tell stories of how the conflict has changed their lives, including severe injuries and losses within their families.
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The war in Sudan has lasted three years and caused thousands of deaths.
Millions of people have been forced to leave their homes.
The fighting involves Sudan's army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.
Omer al-Toum lost his leg and arm due to an explosion at his home and now uses a wheelchair.
Many survivors face difficulties with daily activities and need medical help like prosthetics.
Noon Madani lost her sister in a missile attack and suffered serious leg injuries herself.
Survivors talk about the emotional and physical scars left by the war.
Journalists visited Khartoum after the army recaptured the capital to report on the situation.
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A small two-seat plane crashed into a high-rise building in Beijing on Friday evening, killing the pilot and injuring 13 people. The crash happened at the CITIC Tower, the tallest building in Beijing, and officials are investigating the cause.
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The crash occurred at 5:55 p.m. on Friday in Beijing’s Chaoyang district.
The plane was a light sport aircraft with two seats.
The pilot died in the crash.
Thirteen other people were injured.
The building hit was the CITIC Tower, also called China Zun, which is 108 stories tall and over 1,700 feet high.
CITIC Tower is located east of a major ring road in a busy area with many skyscrapers.
Beijing has strict rules about airspace, including a recent drone ban.
Authorities have started an investigation to find out why the plane crashed.
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Several U.S. states are trying to lower the cost of prescription drugs by regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the companies that handle drug coverage for health plans. Some PBMs also own pharmacies, like CVS, which has been fighting these new rules in court.
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States want to reduce drug prices by controlling pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
PBMs manage drug claims for health insurance and negotiate with drug makers.
Some PBMs, including CVS, also own their own pharmacies.
At least 12 states have passed laws to limit payments to PBMs and require more transparency.
Tennessee will ban PBMs from owning retail pharmacies starting in 2028.
CVS has sued in federal court to stop this Tennessee law and keep its 136 pharmacies open.
A survey found 6 in 10 U.S. adults worried about affording medications.
About 4 in 10 adults reported not taking medicine as prescribed due to cost in the past year.
More than 120 bills about PBMs were introduced in 26 states in 2026.
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A tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz shortly after Bahrain reported that Iran launched a drone attack on its territory, home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet. These events are part of ongoing tensions and military strikes between Iran and the United States in the region, despite efforts to reach a temporary agreement to ease the conflict.
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A tanker was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday; the crew is safe and no environmental damage occurred.
Bahrain reported an Iranian drone attack on its island, where the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet is based.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard said it targeted several U.S. military locations in the region but did not specify which ones.
The U.S. conducted airstrikes in response to an Iranian drone attack on a ship near Oman on Thursday.
Bahrain is a strong critic of Iran and recently hosted U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Gulf Cooperation Council foreign ministers.
The recent attacks highlight the risk of the conflict between Iran and the U.S. escalating, despite an interim deal aimed at peace.
No group has immediately claimed responsibility for the tanker attack.
Bahrain’s Foreign Ministry called the drone attack a serious threat to the safety of its citizens and residents.
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Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, recently won a by-election and is gaining support within the Labour Party. Many Labour MPs hope he could become prime minister and help the party maintain its majority in the next general election, but some have doubts about his abilities to lead nationally.
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Andy Burnham recently won an important by-election in Makerfield.
Labour MPs are showing strong support for Burnham as a potential leader.
He is popular with the public compared to many other politicians.
Burnham is known for being friendly and able to connect well with voters.
Some worry he may not be ready to handle the challenges of national leadership.
There are concerns that his focus on Manchester might alienate people in other parts of the country.
Burnham appointed James Purnell, a former cabinet minister, as his chief of staff.
Some party members believe Burnham’s popularity may only last a short time under tough political pressure.
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Lightning strikes caused several fires in Sussex and Kent during the early morning hours, damaging homes and requiring extensive firefighting efforts. Fire crews managed multiple incidents, but no injuries were reported.
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Lightning triggered about six fires in Sussex and Kent overnight.
Serious damage occurred to homes in Eastbourne and Bexhill.
Firefighters used special equipment like aerial ladder platforms to fight some fires.
The blaze in Eastbourne has been fully extinguished; others are still being managed.
No casualties were reported in any of the lightning-related fires.
Thunderstorms followed a weather warning for lightning issued from 2:00 to 8:00 a.m.
Hot and humid conditions after days of strong sunshine contributed to the storm weather.
Previous red heat warnings ended, but amber warnings remain for parts of the region.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security posted a patriotic message celebrating the American soccer team during the World Cup, highlighting players with international backgrounds. The article explains that the World Cup shows how modern national teams are made up of players from diverse origins, reflecting global migration rather than homogenous nations.
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The U.S. soccer team’s players include individuals born abroad or with mixed heritage, such as Sergiño Dest, Chris Richards, and Folarin Balogun.
The Department of Homeland Security posted a "Defend the Homeland" image featuring these players during the World Cup.
The World Cup showcases teams with diverse rosters, including players of African, Caribbean, and European descent.
Countries like Belgium, Spain, France, and England have many players with immigrant backgrounds.
The tournament challenges the idea that national teams are made up of only one ethnic or racial group.
African nations and their diaspora play a significant role in global soccer, with many talented players contributing to European leagues.
U.S. policies restricting travel during the World Cup have not reduced the presence of international fans in American cities.
The event highlights both global migration and the diversity within American society.
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Cait Conley, an Army veteran, won the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District and will challenge Republican incumbent Mike Lawler in the November election. Both candidates focus on local issues but see the race as important for control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Cait Conley won the Democratic primary for New York’s 17th Congressional District.
Mike Lawler is the current Republican representative running for a third term.
Lawler is known for bipartisan work and has criticized certain policies of President Trump’s administration.
Conley served 16 years in the Army, including six deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq.
Conley plans to focus on the “affordability crisis” affecting families if elected.
The district favored Democrats in the 2020 presidential election.
Both candidates view the race as important for influencing control of Congress.
Conley emphasizes leadership skills from her military background as key to serving the district.
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Chelsea, a 36-year-old woman from Oregon, was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash caused by a drunk driver. She lost two limbs after the collision, which happened when a speeding truck crossed into their lane. Despite the trauma, she is focusing on recovering and moving forward.
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Chelsea, from Klamath Falls, Oregon, was riding on the back of a motorcycle with her husband when they were hit by a drunk driver.
The drunk driver was traveling over 80 mph and crossed into their lane around a curve.
Chelsea and her husband were driving about 40 mph at the time of the crash.
Chelsea was thrown from the bike and her limbs were severed and found on the road.
Her husband suffered a broken thigh bone (femur) from hitting the truck’s trailer hitch.
Passersby helped Chelsea at the scene until emergency services arrived.
She was airlifted to a larger hospital for treatment but initially did not want to see her injuries.
Chelsea chooses to focus on positive steps forward despite her life-changing injuries.
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The Trump administration is preparing special welcome packages for white South African refugees coming to the U.S. These packages will include items like a tablet, an American flag, and materials presenting a particular view of history and race relations. This move differs from past refugee arrivals, such as Afghans, who mostly received basic essentials and face entry delays.
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The Trump administration is focusing on resettling white South African refugees, citing claims of their persecution by South Africa’s Black-majority government.
Welcome packs for these refugees will include a tablet computer, U.S. flag, copies of founding American documents, and politically themed materials.
These materials include a children’s book from PragerU that critiques the South African government and portrays Nelson Mandela in a controversial way.
The administration has reduced refugee admissions overall but favors Afrikaner South Africans in its current refugee program.
Afghan refugees, who helped U.S. troops, face delays and barriers in resettlement compared to the South Africans.
A letter from a U.S. health official in the pack emphasizes that immigrants should assimilate and prioritize U.S. citizens.
Critics say these welcome packages politicize the refugee program and unfairly prioritize white South Africans over other groups.
PragerU, which provides some materials, states its goal is to teach immigrants about America’s founding values.
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Nigel Farage’s campaign group called Action on World Health, which opposes the World Health Organization (WHO), is moving its base to the United States as a nonprofit. The group has added new members to its board, including American lobbyists and allies of Farage, and now seeks donations in US dollars.
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Action on World Health was co-founded by Nigel Farage and opposes the WHO, claiming it is too close to China and influenced by private funding.
The campaign group is relocating to Delaware, USA, and will operate as a charitable foundation and grassroots nonprofit.
Andy Wigmore, a friend of Farage and Brexit campaigner, joined the group’s board alongside American lobbyist Gerry Gunster.
The group now solicits donations in US dollars and provides a way for people worldwide (but not the UK) to contact politicians about the WHO.
Under President Donald Trump, the US left the WHO, which focuses on global health issues like pandemics.
Some board members have ties to business and political groups, including Republicans Overseas UK and the nuclear technology company IP3.
The group has past connections with the nicotine and vaping industries and opposes strict regulations on vaping products.
Critics say the campaign spreads misinformation about the WHO and call for stricter rules on politicians’ outside jobs and interests.
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