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Mathieu Forget, a dancer, photographer, and artistic director, is celebrating 10 years of his "Levitation" project. The project features photos of himself or French athletes captured mid-air in beautiful places. He also became famous last year when a video of his partner dancing in Antarctica was watched 500 million times online.
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Mathieu Forget is a dancer, photographer, and artistic director.
He created the "Levitation" photo series showing people appearing to float mid-air.
The project has been ongoing for 10 years.
The photos include himself and French athletes in scenic locations.
Last year, a video of his partner, Victoria Dauberville, dancing on a ship in Antarctica went viral.
The video was viewed 500 million times on social media.
Forget is planning future projects, including work related to the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The interview was published by FRANCE 24 on June 26, 2026.
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Scientists studied a global warming event that happened 183 million years ago during the early Jurassic period. They found that the weathering of organic carbon in rocks released extra CO2, which increased climate warming. This process may also influence today’s climate change.
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Rock weathering can both remove and release CO2 from the atmosphere.
The study focused on the Toarcian Ocean Anoxic Event, a global warming episode linked to volcanic eruptions.
These eruptions, occurring in what is now South Africa and Antarctica, caused a 6° to 7° Celsius rise in global temperatures.
The warming led to changes in plants and dinosaur species and caused a mass extinction of corals and marine life.
Organic carbon in rocks comes from remains of plants, plankton, and microbes buried in ancient seabeds.
When these sediments are lifted by tectonic activity and eroded, the organic carbon oxidizes and releases CO2.
Researchers used a chemical called rhenium, found in seabed sediments, to trace how much organic carbon was weathered.
Advances in measuring very small amounts of rhenium helped scientists study this ancient process using rock samples from Wales.
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Four elected officials in Avenal, California, were removed by voters in an April recall election but have refused to leave office. The dispute has led to a court case to decide whether the officials can legally stay after a recall, with local authorities warning of possible legal action if they continue acting in their official roles.
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Avenal is a city in Kings County, California, with about 13,000 people.
In April, voters recalled Mayor Alvaro Preciado and three city council members with over 73% support.
The recall focused on concerns about government transparency and fire protection issues.
The city lost its previous fire service contract in March 2026, causing safety concerns.
Despite the recall results, three officials voted to reject the election outcome in June, claiming it was invalid.
The dispute led to a tense city council meeting on June 18, where residents protested and some walked out.
Kings County District Attorney and Sheriff warned the recalled officials about legal consequences if they keep acting in office.
The California Attorney General authorized a court lawsuit to decide if the officials must leave office.
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Sail 250 is a parade of tall ships and naval vessels from over 20 countries. The ships will travel from New Orleans to New York Harbor to celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday during the Fourth of July weekend.
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Sail 250 is a maritime parade featuring tall ships and naval vessels.
More than 20 nations are participating in the event.
The ships will sail from New Orleans to New York Harbor.
The event honors the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The parade will take place over the Fourth of July weekend.
The celebration highlights international cooperation and maritime history.
The event was covered by CBS News.
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The U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide on several major cases involving President Donald Trump's policy goals. These cases include birthright citizenship, transgender athletes in school sports, and mail-in voting, with rulings expected by late June or early July.
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The Supreme Court is expected to release important decisions impacting immigration, civil rights, and election rules this term.
One key case challenges the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
President Trump has issued an executive order aimed at limiting birthright citizenship for some children born in the U.S.
Lower courts have blocked Trump’s birthright citizenship policy, calling it likely unconstitutional.
Some conservative Supreme Court justices have expressed doubts about Trump’s immigration order during oral arguments.
Other court decisions this term have at times expanded presidential power, showing a mixed approach to Trump’s agenda.
The outcome of these cases could affect U.S. immigration policy, education laws concerning transgender athletes, and mail-in voting procedures.
The Supreme Court decisions might influence political strategies ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
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The US Supreme Court supported a decision by President Donald Trump's administration to end special deportation protections called Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for about 350,000 Haitian and 6,000 Syrian immigrants. This ruling means these migrants can no longer use TPS to avoid deportation and limits their ability to claim asylum in the US.
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The Supreme Court ruling allows the Trump administration to end TPS for Haitians and Syrians.
Around 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians in the US are affected.
TPS is a program that protects people from deportation if their home countries are unsafe.
Ending TPS means these immigrants can now face deportation.
The decision also restricts their ability to claim asylum.
One Supreme Court justice disagreed, noting concerns about racial factors in the decision.
The ruling marks a significant change in US immigration policy under President Trump.
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John Bolton, who was President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, pleaded guilty to unlawfully keeping classified information. The case involves documents he shared with family members for a book he was writing.
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John Bolton served as national security adviser during President Trump’s first term.
Bolton pleaded guilty in a Maryland federal court to unlawfully retaining classified information.
The classified documents included notes from intelligence briefings and meetings with government and foreign leaders.
Bolton shared these documents with two relatives for use in a book he was writing.
He had initially pleaded not guilty to 18 charges last year.
The investigation into Bolton started before President Trump returned to office in 2025.
Career federal prosecutors supported the Bolton case.
Bolton is among several political figures investigated by the Department of Justice under President Trump.
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The article suggests that Ukraine’s President Zelensky should look at what Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu did wrong in peace talks. By learning from these mistakes, Zelensky may be able to keep a peace agreement while continuing to handle the war effectively.
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Zelensky is Ukraine’s President.
Netanyahu is Israel’s Prime Minister.
Netanyahu made errors in peace negotiations.
Zelensky has so far avoided losing the war in Ukraine.
The article advises Zelensky to actively manage peace talks.
The goal is to avoid losing peace while managing war efforts.
Peace negotiations are a key focus for Ukraine’s future.
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John Bolton, former National Security Adviser under President Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to one count of mishandling classified national security information. He faced 18 counts originally but entered a plea deal in federal court in Maryland, agreeing to forfeit money and perform community service.
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Bolton pleaded guilty to one felony count of illegal retention of national security information.
The plea deal limits the government's sentencing request to a maximum of 60 months in prison.
Bolton agreed to forfeit about $2.2 million and lose retirement pay related to his federal service.
He also agreed to complete 100 hours of community service.
Bolton was indicted in October 2025 on 18 counts involving unlawful transmission and retention of classified defense information.
Prosecutors accused him of sending classified documents, some marked “Top Secret,” to his wife and daughter via personal email and messaging apps.
The charge he pleaded guilty to involves keeping classified information in diaries.
Judge Theodore Chuang will decide Bolton’s final sentence.
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John Bolton, who was President Donald Trump’s national security adviser and later became a critic, pleaded guilty to keeping sensitive government documents after leaving the White House. He admitted to one charge of holding national defense information without permission during a court hearing in Maryland.
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John Bolton was President Donald Trump’s national security adviser.
Bolton is known as a critic of President Trump.
Bolton pleaded guilty to keeping sensitive or classified documents.
The documents were described as “diary-like” entries.
He pleaded guilty to one count of retaining national defense information.
The guilty plea happened in federal court in Greenbelt, Maryland.
Bolton is 77 years old.
This case is considered important for President Trump’s Justice Department.
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Senator Bill Cassidy said his loud argument with President Trump during a Republican meeting at the Capitol helped him get more information about a possible war with Iran. Cassidy had supported a war powers law on Tuesday but voted against a similar one the next day.
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Senator Bill Cassidy is from Louisiana and is a Republican.
He had a shouting match with President Trump at a GOP luncheon at the Capitol.
Cassidy's goal was to learn more about the situation regarding a possible war with Iran.
On Tuesday, Cassidy supported a war powers resolution.
On Wednesday, he changed his mind and voted against a similar resolution.
The dispute took place during official Republican Party events in Congress.
Cassidy described the shouting match as achieving his mission of gaining information.
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A dermatologist explains that changes in your skin can show signs of other health problems inside the body. Issues like sudden acne, persistent dryness, dark circles, and itching without rash can indicate hormone changes, allergies, inflammation, or organ problems.
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Sudden acne in adults is often caused by hormone or stress-related changes, not poor hygiene.
Skin that stays dry and flaky may need special creams that repair the skin barrier, not just regular moisturizers.
Dark circles under the eyes can be due to genetics, allergies, or volume loss, and may need different treatments.
Constant redness may be a sign of rosacea linked to gut health or diet and often requires prescription creams or laser treatment.
Nail changes like pitting or ridges can signal conditions like psoriasis or major physical stress.
Itching with no rash might mean problems with liver or kidney function and needs medical testing.
Skin tags appearing suddenly can indicate insulin resistance or prediabetes, requiring blood tests and lifestyle changes.
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A small airplane reportedly crashed into Beijing’s tallest building, the CITIC Tower (also called China Zun), causing visible damage. Emergency services responded to the scene, but officials have not yet explained what caused the crash.
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The incident happened at the CITIC Tower, which is 528 meters (1,732 feet) tall.
Photos showed damage such as broken glass or a hole in the building’s facade.
Debris from the small airplane was visible near the skyscraper.
Police, fire trucks, and ambulances were present at the site.
The crash reportedly took place in Beijing’s Central Business District.
Social media images of the event were shared but quickly removed.
The cause of the crash has not been confirmed.
Authorities have not made an official statement about the incident.
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Dominion Voting Systems has dropped its $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against Mike Lindell, the MyPillow CEO, ending that particular case connected to false claims about the 2020 election. Despite this dismissal, Lindell is still facing other legal challenges and financial penalties while running for governor of Minnesota.
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Dominion Voting Systems dismissed its $1.3 billion defamation lawsuit against Mike Lindell in June 2026, closing that case permanently.
The lawsuit related to Lindell’s statements that voting machines were used to change the 2020 election results.
Lindell is also facing a separate defamation case from another voting company, Smartmatic, filed in January 2022.
Courts rejected Lindell’s counterclaims and called parts of them “frivolous,” ordering him to pay legal costs.
Lindell’s lawyers withdrew from the case due to unpaid fees, and he reported having very limited finances.
MyPillow, Lindell’s company, has suffered significant financial losses, including hundreds of millions of dollars.
In 2025, a jury found Lindell liable for defamation and ordered him to pay about $2.3 million.
Lindell continues to dispute the lawsuits while preparing to run for governor of Minnesota.
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Lake Powell, the second-largest reservoir in the U.S., has reached its lowest summer water level since the 1960s, with the water level at only 23% full as of June 2024. This low level threatens water supplies and hydropower from the Colorado River, which serves 40 million people and irrigates 5 million acres of farmland across seven U.S. states and Mexico. Officials are negotiating new water-sharing agreements as current rules expire, amid worsening drought and strained cooperation.
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Lake Powell was at 3,526.89 feet elevation on June 2024, the lowest summer level recorded since it was first filled.
The reservoir is only 23% full, which is 35% of the average storage for this time of year.
Water levels dropping may soon threaten power production at Glen Canyon Dam by spring 2027.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (USBR) is moving water from upstream reservoirs and reducing water releases to Lake Mead to help Lake Powell.
Satellite images show a steady decline in Lake Powell’s water levels over the past decade.
The Colorado River serves seven U.S. states plus Mexico, providing water to millions and supporting large-scale farming.
The seven basin states are currently negotiating new water-sharing rules before existing agreements expire this year.
Officials warn that drought conditions are severe and that the river system is vulnerable, making new operational guidelines urgent.
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Chuck Todd said that Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries might have a hard time winning their party’s primary elections in New York City. This comes after two democratic socialist candidates, supported by New York’s mayor Zohran Mamdani, won their congressional primaries recently.
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Chuck Todd is a former host of the TV show “Meet the Press.”
He spoke about the political situation in New York City on a Thursday.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are top Democrats in Congress.
Todd said these leaders might lose if they ran in a primary election in New York City now.
Two democratic socialist candidates won congressional primaries in New York State recently.
These new candidates were supported by Zohran Mamdani, the mayor of New York City.
The wins show a rise in influence of progressive and democratic socialist politics in the area.
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Russian-occupied Crimea has declared a state of emergency after Ukrainian drone strikes caused fuel shortages and power outages. The region’s leader said energy supplies remain difficult, especially in the city of Sevastopol, and the emergency will last until the situation improves.
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Crimea is controlled by Russia but was annexed from Ukraine in 2014.
Ukraine has increased drone attacks targeting energy and other sites in Crimea and Russia.
These attacks have caused fuel shortages and power blackouts in Crimea.
Sergei Aksyonov, the Moscow-appointed head of Crimea, announced the state of emergency.
The emergency status will stay in effect until energy supplies stabilize.
Restoring control over Crimea is a stated goal of the Ukrainian government.
Long lines at gas stations have been reported in Crimea amid these disruptions.
The situation is ongoing and more updates are expected.
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Senator Bill Cassidy said President Trump was criticizing senators who supported a resolution related to war powers on Iran during a meeting. Cassidy told the TV program "Face the Nation" that he did not want to be criticized in that way.
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Senator Bill Cassidy is from Louisiana.
Cassidy spoke on the show "Face the Nation."
He said President Trump was "berating" or sharply criticizing senators in a meeting.
The criticism was about a resolution on Iran war powers that some senators supported.
Cassidy said he was not willing to be criticized like that during the meeting.
The comments were reported by CBS News.
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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is holding hundreds of events across the U.S. this weekend to address concerns about rising costs and affordability. These events include giveaways, food drives, door-to-door visits, and training sessions aimed at engaging and registering voters.
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The DNC is organizing events nationwide focused on affordability issues.
Activities include school supply giveaways, food bank drives, neighborhood visits, and campaign organizer trainings.
DNC Chair Ken Martin stated that costs are too high under President Donald Trump and the Republicans.
Democrats aim to connect with voters and encourage turnout in upcoming elections.
Democrats accuse President Trump of downplaying inflation and affordability concerns.
Some events will directly help people, like providing school supplies to low-income families in Wisconsin.
Campaign efforts target swing districts and working-class neighborhoods in states like Arizona, Pennsylvania, Nevada, and New Mexico.
Democrats believe these events show they are serious about addressing everyday financial challenges faced by Americans.
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Venezuela experienced two powerful earthquakes reaching magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5, causing widespread destruction and nearly 600 deaths. The country's interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, promised to save as many people as possible while foreign aid and rescue teams began arriving amid criticism of the slow government response.
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The official death toll from the earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 589, with about 3,000 people injured.
The earthquakes hit La Guaira and nearby coastal areas, destroying buildings and causing major damage.
Volunteers and relatives searched for survivors because government emergency teams were slow to respond.
The US, under President Donald Trump’s orders, sent troops and officials to help with rescue and aid efforts.
Other countries, such as Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Spain, France, Turkey, and Switzerland, have offered humanitarian help.
Health facilities are overwhelmed, with patients waiting outside hospitals due to shortages and poor conditions.
Experts say Venezuela’s lack of preparation reflects years of economic troubles and corruption affecting government effectiveness.
People are working with limited tools and resources to find survivors amid the rubble.
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