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Rep. April McClain Delaney won her primary election against former Rep. David Trone for a congressional seat in northwestern Maryland. Trone, who owned Total Wine & More and served in the same seat before, tried to regain the position but was unsuccessful.
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April McClain Delaney is the current Democratic representative for a Maryland congressional district.
David Trone previously held the same seat from 2019 to 2025.
Trone owns the liquor store chain Total Wine & More.
The primary race between Delaney and Trone was closely contested.
Delaney was projected to win by Decision Desk HQ.
The district leans toward the Democratic Party.
Trone’s attempt to return to Congress was unsuccessful in this primary.
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Gregg Phillips, a Trump administration appointee who claimed to have teleported to a Waffle House, is currently on leave from FEMA. He was in charge of an important disaster response office before taking leave for personal reasons.
Key Facts
Gregg Phillips is an appointee from President Donald Trump’s administration.
Phillips claimed he once teleported to a Waffle House, a popular restaurant chain.
He was leading a key office focused on disaster response at FEMA.
FEMA confirmed that Phillips is on leave for personal reasons.
The leave was announced by a FEMA spokesperson.
Phillips joined FEMA during President Trump’s current term.
The leave status was reported by The Hill news outlet.
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Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with record-high temperatures in Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, and other countries. The heat has caused deaths, event cancellations, and disruptions like railway delays and power plant shutdowns.
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Germany recorded its highest ever temperature of 41.3°C in Saarbrücken.
Belgium and the Netherlands also saw record temperatures above 39°C.
France faced a high death toll and cancelled major public events due to heat-related health risks.
Around 150 million people in Europe faced temperatures above 35°C on Friday.
The heatwave is causing problems like a nuclear power plant shutting down reactors due to warm river water.
Climate experts say Europe is warming faster than the global average, making heatwaves more severe.
Some countries, like the UK and Czech Republic, may break previous temperature records in the coming days.
The heatwave has disrupted travel, including a Eurostar train breaking down with passengers on board.
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The United Nations human rights chief, Volker Türk, urged the United States to quickly investigate deaths in immigration detention centers. These deaths, including many suicides, have risen sharply under President Donald Trump’s administration amid increased arrests and detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Key Facts
Volker Türk, the UN human rights commissioner, called for independent and effective investigations into deaths in US immigration custody.
The Department of Homeland Security’s inspector general announced investigations into deaths and the use of force in ICE detention facilities.
Since President Trump took office in 2025, ICE arrests and detentions have increased significantly, aiming for about 3,000 arrests daily.
In the first 500 days of Trump’s second term, 52 people died in ICE custody, the highest number in over a decade.
Human Rights Watch reported violations of ICE policies and international human rights laws related to these deaths.
The UN condemned the use of solitary confinement in ICE centers, noting it can worsen detainees’ health and is considered torture if used over 15 days.
ICE currently detains about 60,000 people, with plans to raise capacity to 90,000, mostly in centers run by private prison companies.
Türk recommended that immigration detention be a last resort, especially avoided for people with serious health issues and pregnant women.
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The U.S. Supreme Court will soon decide on President Donald Trump's plan to end birthright citizenship through an executive order. Birthright citizenship means that almost all babies born in the U.S. automatically become American citizens, a rule based on the 14th Amendment and longstanding legal precedent.
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Birthright citizenship grants automatic U.S. citizenship to nearly all babies born on American soil.
This principle is based on the 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, which states that anyone born or naturalized in the U.S. is a citizen.
The rule applies regardless of the parents' immigration status, including unauthorized immigrants and temporary visitors.
The Supreme Court decision is expected to impact millions of children and families across the country.
About 3.6 million children are born in the U.S. each year, and their birth certificates serve as proof of citizenship for many benefits and legal rights.
Thirty-two countries have similar birthright citizenship laws, mostly in the Western Hemisphere.
Some countries, especially in Europe, have more restrictive citizenship laws based on parents' nationality rather than birthplace.
President Trump issued an executive order at the start of his second term attempting to end birthright citizenship, challenging more than 100 years of legal tradition.
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Rescue teams in Venezuela are working quickly to find people trapped after recent earthquakes. They are focused on the first 72 hours after the quake, which is the most important time to save survivors.
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Venezuela experienced earthquakes causing damage and possible casualties.
Rescue workers are actively searching for people trapped under rubble.
The first 72 hours after an earthquake is called the "golden window" for saving lives.
Search efforts have entered their second day.
The situation is urgent as time runs short to find survivors.
The reporting is from Caracas, the capital of Venezuela.
Rescue teams are coordinating to cover affected areas quickly.
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Doug Martin’s parents filed a wrongful death lawsuit claiming Oakland police used too much force and delayed medical help, which led to the former NFL player’s death last October. The family is also waiting for test results on Martin’s brain to check for a disease linked to football injuries.
Key Facts
Doug Martin was a former NFL running back who died in police custody on October 18 at age 36.
His parents sued the city of Oakland, several police officers, and an ambulance company for wrongful death.
Martin was experiencing a mental health crisis when police found him hiding in a neighbor’s house.
Police held Martin face down and pressed on his back, which the lawsuit says was excessive force contributing to his death.
Paramedics arrived more than 15 minutes later and did not immediately provide medical care, according to the lawsuit.
Oakland police said Martin was involved in a break-in and became unresponsive after a “brief struggle.”
The Alameda County coroner’s report is delayed due to extra testing requested by Martin’s family.
Martin’s brain is being tested for chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE), a disease linked to repeated head injuries in football.
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An $800 certificate of deposit (CD) account can earn a small amount of interest by the end of this year. CD accounts usually offer higher fixed interest rates than regular savings accounts, making them a better option for short-term savings.
Key Facts
A 3-month CD at about 3.9% interest can earn around $7.70 on an $800 deposit.
A 6-month CD at about 4.1% interest can earn around $16.20 on an $800 deposit.
CD interest rates are fixed, so you know exactly how much you will earn at maturity.
These earnings are higher than typical savings accounts, which currently pay only about 0.38%.
Longer CD terms or larger deposits generally offer better returns.
Savers can use online marketplaces to compare CD rates, terms, and lenders easily.
CDs that mature within six months allow you to reclaim your money quickly if needed.
Overall, CDs provide a safe way to grow savings a bit more than traditional accounts.
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The U.S. military experiences hundreds of unexplained UFO sightings each year over its bases. These incidents confuse military leaders who do not have clear answers about what the sightings are.
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Hundreds of UFO sightings happen each year near U.S. military bases.
Military leaders are unsure about the nature of these sightings.
The sightings are puzzling and have no clear explanation.
The information comes from a former defense official.
The incidents occur regularly and involve unidentified objects in the sky.
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President Donald Trump accused Iran of breaking a ceasefire agreement after a cargo ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. No one was hurt, and the ship suffered limited damage but was able to continue its journey. The United Nations paused its plan to evacuate sailors from the area following the attack.
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A Singapore-flagged cargo ship, Ever Lovely, was hit by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz.
No casualties occurred, and the ship continued safely after the attack.
President Trump said Iran fired at least four drones at ships, hitting one.
The UN’s International Maritime Organization (IMO) paused its evacuation plan for over 11,000 sailors in the area after the attack.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps warned vessels to coordinate with Iran and claimed the strait belongs to Iran.
The strait had reopened recently after a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran to allow safe passage for commercial ships.
The ceasefire deal included a promise by Iran to allow safe passage without fees for 60 days, but Iran plans to charge fees it calls maritime service fees.
The IMO is working with the US, Iran, and Oman to get guarantees that ships will not be attacked before resuming evacuation efforts.
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President Donald Trump warned that any country imposing a tax on digital services from U.S. companies will face a 100% tariff on all goods sent to the United States. He specifically mentioned European countries planning such digital taxes and said the tariff would override any existing trade agreements.
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President Trump threatened a 100% tax (tariff) on imports from countries taxing U.S. tech companies' digital services.
He announced this threat on social media, targeting mainly European nations.
The tariff would apply immediately if a country enacts a digital services tax on American companies.
This new tariff would replace previous trade deals between the U.S. and that country.
The threat comes before a July 4 deadline for the U.S. and European Union to approve a tariff agreement capping most EU exports at 15%.
The recent U.S.-EU trade deal does not include digital service taxes, which remain disputed.
President Trump has pushed back against foreign digital taxes before, calling them harmful to U.S. technology firms.
The European Commission finalized the trade deal after negotiations following the EU chief’s visit to Trump’s golf course.
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Israeli prosecutors have charged six settlers with terrorism, arson, and violent attacks after they damaged a mosque and homes in a West Bank village. The attacks are part of a wider rise in settler violence in the occupied West Bank, where more than 500,000 Israeli settlers live.
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Six Israeli settlers were charged for attacks on the village of Deir Dibwan in the West Bank.
The charges include terrorism, arson, sabotage, violent rioting, and racially motivated assault.
The settlers carried flammable materials, tear gas, and knives during coordinated attacks.
They set fire to vegetation, vehicles, a mosque, and attacked homes while worshippers were inside.
More than 500,000 Israelis live in settlements in the occupied West Bank, considered illegal under international law.
Settler attacks in the West Bank have risen to about six per day in 2026, according to the United Nations.
On the same day of the charges, multiple settler attacks and military raids continued across the West Bank.
Western countries have imposed sanctions on networks linked to settler violence, but some Israeli officials and settler leaders reject these sanctions.
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U.S. military veterans who meet certain rules can now sign up for TSA PreCheck without paying. This is allowed under a new law called the Veterans Expedited TSA Screening (VETS) Safe Travel Act.
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The VETS Safe Travel Act helps qualified veterans get free TSA PreCheck.
TSA PreCheck is a program that speeds up airport security checks.
Eligible veterans do not have to pay the usual fee for this service.
The goal is to make travel easier for veterans.
The program is specifically for veterans of the U.S. Military.
Veterans must meet specific requirements to qualify.
This is a new benefit provided by the U.S. government.
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OpenAI will first show its new GPT-5.6 model to a small group of partners instead of releasing it to the public right away. This decision is made following a request from the U.S. government.
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OpenAI is the company behind ChatGPT.
The new model is called GPT-5.6.
It includes versions named Sol, Terra, and Luna.
OpenAI shared its plans for GPT-5.6 with the U.S. government.
The government asked OpenAI to limit the initial release.
The model will first be available to select partners.
A public release will happen later after this preview phase.
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A federal judge declared a mistrial in the arson trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, who is accused of starting the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, because the jury could not agree on a verdict. Prosecutors plan to retry the case, while the defense claims the deadlock suggests innocence.
Key Facts
Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, is charged with arson, malicious destruction by fire, and timber set aflame for the 2025 Palisades Fire.
The fire started on January 1, 2025, burning hidden root systems before flaring up again on January 7.
The Palisades Fire killed 12 people and destroyed thousands of homes in Pacific Palisades and Malibu.
The jury was split 10 to 2 in favor of not guilty, leading a judge to declare a mistrial due to deadlock.
Prosecutors intend to retry the case and believe evidence strongly links Rinderknecht to starting the fire.
Security footage and 911 call location data place Rinderknecht at the fire’s starting point late on New Year’s Eve 2024.
Prosecutors presented digital evidence including phone, email, Uber records, and social media activity, showing Rinderknecht’s state of mind and motives.
Rinderknecht used ChatGPT as a personal diary, expressing anger about wealth inequality and climate change.
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The UK has broken its record for the hottest June day three days in a row, reaching 37.3°C in Suffolk. The heatwave caused travel disruptions, school closures, healthcare pressures, and fire incidents, but cooler weather and thunderstorms are expected soon.
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The UK’s June temperature record was broken on three consecutive days, with 37.3°C recorded in Suffolk on Friday.
The previous two high temperatures were 36.7°C in Somerset and 36.1°C in Hampshire.
The heatwave caused delays and cancellations in trains and public transport services.
Over 600 schools in England closed partly or fully due to the heat, totaling more than 2,000 closures in England and Wales during the week.
Several NHS trusts declared critical incidents because of the increased demand from heat-related illness patients.
Emergency calls to London Ambulance Service rose about 50%, leading to canceled training to boost frontline staff.
High temperatures affected medical equipment and hospital wards, with some elderly care wards reaching over 30°C.
A wildfire in Derbyshire burned nearly 1,000 acres before being controlled.
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Michael Phillips from North Carolina says he has the world’s smallest penis and started a fundraiser to pay for surgery to help him urinate more easily. He has raised over $9,500 on GoFundMe to reach his $22,000 goal for the procedure, which he says will improve his daily life and independence but won’t cure his condition.
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Michael Phillips claims his penis size is 0.38 inches (0.97 cm) when fully erect.
He experiences difficulty urinating and must wear adult diapers daily.
Phillips created a GoFundMe campaign titled “Help Michael Get Micropenis Enlargement Procedure.”
The surgery and related injections aim to increase penis girth and improve urination.
The fundraiser had raised more than $9,500 toward a $22,000 goal by Friday morning.
He hopes surgery will provide more dignity and independence but will not fully cure his micropenis.
Phillips previously challenged others to prove they had a smaller penis to raise awareness about body shaming.
He admitted to sending unsolicited pictures of himself while drinking and apologized for offending anyone.
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The United States has announced a framework agreement between Israel and Lebanon after four days of talks in Washington, DC. The agreement is an initial step toward peace, but further work and negotiations are needed to resolve ongoing conflicts.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a deal framework between Lebanon and Israel.
The talks lasted four days and were held in Washington, DC.
The agreement is described as the “beginning of the beginning” and more negotiations are planned.
Fighting in Lebanon continues, affecting efforts to achieve a ceasefire involving the US and Iran.
Israel still occupies part of southern Lebanon and has reduced, but not stopped, its attacks.
Hezbollah demands that Israel withdraw unconditionally from Lebanon for peace to be reached.
President Trump has expressed concern over the conflict and suggested Israel use a “softer touch” with Lebanon.
Previous US-led talks between Israel and Lebanon earlier this year resulted in agreements to continue negotiations but no final peace deal.
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President Donald Trump said he might place a 100 percent tariff on countries that charge a special tax on American tech companies. He mentioned Europe as a region where some countries are ready to start these digital services taxes.
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President Trump made the tariff threat on a Friday.
The tariff would be 100 percent on countries that tax US tech firms.
Digital services taxes are charges on tech companies' online activities.
Europe has several countries planning to put these taxes in place soon.
The tariff would be a response to protect American technology companies.
This move reflects ongoing tensions over how tech earnings are taxed internationally.
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A Chicago man, Alexander Mercado, was charged for obstructing an investigation into a planned violent attack at a UFC event held at the White House. Authorities allege he deleted messages related to the plot before the event, which was attended by President Donald Trump and others.
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Alexander Mercado is 20 years old and from Chicago.
He is charged with obstructing a federal investigation, not with planning the attack itself.
Mercado allegedly deleted the Signal messaging app from his phone after FBI contact.
The planned attack targeted a UFC event at the White House on June 14.
Thousands attended the event, including President Donald Trump and government officials.
The plot allegedly involved using drones and firearms to cause mass casualties.
Multiple arrests have been made in several states as part of the investigation.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities working to identify others involved.
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