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Pennsylvania will not take part in the "Great American State Fair" event on the National Mall. The state's Democratic leaders said the decision is because the event is too expensive for taxpayers and they could not find local businesses to sponsor their booth.
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Pennsylvania is run by Democratic leaders.
The state decided not to join the "Great American State Fair."
The fair takes place on the National Mall in Washington, D.C.
Pennsylvania government says the event costs too much money from taxpayers.
They were unable to get Pennsylvania businesses to pay for the state's booth.
Other Democratic-led states have also chosen to skip this fair.
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Activists used thermal cameras to show how hot it gets for outdoor workers during Europe’s summer heatwaves. They recorded surface temperatures above 65°C on a construction worker, highlighting the tough conditions faced by people working outside.
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Thermal cameras measure heat by capturing infrared radiation.
These cameras showed very high surface temperatures on outdoor workers in Europe.
One construction worker experienced surface temperatures over 65°C.
The data highlights the heat stress faced by outdoor workers during summer heatwaves.
Heatwaves in Europe are becoming more intense and frequent.
Extreme heat can affect workers’ health and safety.
Activists aim to raise awareness about these dangerous working conditions.
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Warm weather and calm seas have led to a rise in migrants trying to cross the English Channel from northern France to the UK. On June 18, 2026, 392 migrants reached the UK by small boats, with over 10,000 arriving so far this year.
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Migrants attempt to cross the Channel from near Calais, France to the UK by small boats.
On June 18, 2026, 392 migrants successfully crossed the Channel to the UK.
In 2026 so far, 10,244 migrants have made the crossing.
Migrants come from countries including Somalia, Sudan, Eritrea, Nigeria, and Uganda.
Many migrants try repeatedly after failing to board boats.
The increase in crossings is linked to warm, calm weather conditions.
The report was made by France 24 and features footage from Gravelines near Calais.
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The Trump administration plans to restart the LGBTQ+ option on the 988 suicide crisis hotline, which it had stopped last year due to funding running out. Lawmakers have directed funds to bring the service back, but the non-profit that helped create it, the Trevor Project, may not be allowed to run the service again.
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The 988 hotline is a mental health crisis line similar to 911 but for emergencies like suicide risk.
The hotline had a special LGBTQ+ option called "press 3" for youth, which was stopped by the Trump administration last July due to funding issues.
Congress allocated $33 million to restore LGBTQ+ specific crisis services within 988.
The Trevor Project, a leading non-profit focused on LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention, helped develop the original "press 3" service but may be excluded from managing it now.
The Trevor Project handled about half of the 1.6 million contacts received during the original "press 3" operation.
Other crisis centers involved in the LGBTQ+ program are part of the 988 network and can apply to run the renewed "press 3" lines.
The service allows youth to press 3, text "PRIDE," or chat online to get help from counselors trained to support LGBTQ+ young people.
Some lawmakers, including Senator Tammy Baldwin, have publicly supported fully restoring the service without limiting who can provide help.
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Representative Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, said the Republican Party might lose many seats in the November midterm elections if they do not change their approach. He noted it is strange that the party controls major government bodies but is still claiming election fraud.
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Rep. Thomas Massie is a Republican from Kentucky.
He warned that Republicans could face big losses in the November midterm elections.
Massie said the party needs to “wake up” to avoid these losses.
He called potential losses an “absolute shellacking.”
Massie said it is ironic that Republicans control the House, Senate, Supreme Court, and White House.
Despite this control, some Republicans are still claiming election fraud.
The comments were made publicly on a Thursday before the midterms.
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President Donald Trump will fly to North Dakota next week on a new Air Force One plane. This new plane was a gift from Qatar and was recently revealed to the public.
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President Trump’s upcoming trip to North Dakota will be the first use of the new Air Force One.
The new Air Force One is a Boeing 747-8 model.
Qatar provided the new plane as a gift.
President Trump showed the new plane last week at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
Bloomberg was the first news source to report on the new plane flight.
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A light aircraft crashed on a farm near Dunkeswell Airfield in Devon, killing the pilot, a woman believed to be in her 40s. Emergency services responded quickly, and authorities are investigating the cause of the crash.
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The crash happened around 10:00 BST on a Friday near Dunkeswell Aerodrome in east Devon.
The pilot, reportedly the only person on board, died at the scene.
Police have informed the pilot’s next of kin.
Investigations involve Devon and Cornwall Police and the Air Accident Investigation Branch.
The police asked the public not to speculate or share crash footage online and requested anyone with relevant footage to contact them.
Several fire crews attended the scene.
Dunkeswell Aerodrome is the highest licensed airfield in the UK and was originally built as a US naval base during World War Two.
Road closures were put in place around the crash site.
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The US Supreme Court struck down a Hawaii law that banned people from carrying guns on private property without the owner's permission. The decision changes the default rule to allow gun carrying on private property unless it is explicitly banned by the owner and may affect similar laws in other states.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against Hawaii’s law requiring permission to carry guns on private property.
Before this ruling, five states (Hawaii, California, Maryland, New York, New Jersey) required express permission for guns on private property.
Property owners still have the right to ban guns on their property by explicitly stating it.
The ruling does not change gun restrictions in designated sensitive public places like schools, parks, or libraries.
This decision follows a 2022 precedent (Bruen) that requires gun laws to be connected to historical laws.
Business owners may face challenges because they must clearly state if guns are not allowed to avoid confusion or conflict.
Experts expect more court cases aiming to loosen gun restrictions in areas such as assault weapons, magazine limits, and gun possession rules.
The ruling marks another step by the conservative majority on the Supreme Court to reduce restrictions on gun owners.
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The Supreme Court has supported President Donald Trump’s policy that limits asylum claims. This decision makes it harder for many people seeking asylum in the United States to have their cases heard.
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The Supreme Court ruled in favor of President Trump’s asylum policy.
The policy restricts asylum claims from people who first pass through another country before reaching the U.S. border.
This ruling affects how asylum seekers can ask for protection in the U.S.
The decision means fewer people will be able to apply for asylum once they cross the border.
The ruling was announced around the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Asylum is protection given to people fleeing danger in their home countries.
The ruling reflects changes to U.S. immigration and refugee policies under President Trump.
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A recent study found that great apes laugh in ways similar to humans. This suggests that humans and apes may share a common ancestor who laughed about 15 million years ago, and that ape laughter helps explain how human speech evolved.
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Researchers studied old videos of different great ape species laughing.
Ape laughter shares some features with human laughter.
The study estimates a common ancestor of apes and humans laughed 15 million years ago.
Laughing may have played a role in the development of human speech.
The research provides new insights into the connection between animal communication and human language.
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The US government has placed sanctions on Rwanda’s Gasabo Gold Refinery and two of its leaders for allegedly smuggling minerals from rebel areas in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). The sanctions accuse a network linked to the M23 rebel group of moving gold worth millions of dollars, and involve freezing assets and blocking business with Americans.
Key Facts
The US sanctioned Gasabo Gold Refinery, its chairman Jean Malic Kalima, and general manager Bosco Kayobotsi.
The refinery is accused of smuggling minerals from eastern DR Congo, controlled by the M23 rebel group.
The US alleges at least 60kg of gold was smuggled to Rwanda in early 2026.
Rwandan officials and soldiers are accused of overseeing the smuggling system.
The European Union had previously sanctioned Gasabo Gold Refinery for exploiting conflict in DR Congo.
Three mining companies owned by Kalima were also sanctioned by the US.
Sanctions freeze assets under US jurisdiction and prevent Americans from doing business with these parties.
The moves follow a peace deal signed by Rwanda and DR Congo aimed at ending conflict and improving mineral trade transparency.
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Billionaire investor Leon Black is testifying before the House Oversight Committee about $158 million he paid to Jeffrey Epstein. Lawmakers are investigating Epstein’s network of influence that may have helped enable his crimes.
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Leon Black paid Jeffrey Epstein $158 million between 2012 and 2017.
The payments were described as for legitimate tax and estate planning services.
Epstein was convicted in 2008 for soliciting prostitution from a minor.
Epstein was charged again in 2019 with sex trafficking minors and died in jail awaiting trial.
Black stepped down as CEO of Apollo Global Management in 2021 due to ties to Epstein.
Other powerful figures, like Bill Gates, have also testified about connections to Epstein.
The House Oversight Committee is investigating Epstein’s network and ties to wealthy individuals.
Republicans on the committee have not pushed for President Donald Trump’s testimony, citing no evidence of wrongdoing.
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Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela near the Caribbean coast within seconds of each other. The earthquakes had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5, causing significant damage and loss.
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Venezuela experienced two large earthquakes, called a "doublet," hitting very close in time.
The first earthquake measured 7.2 in magnitude.
The second earthquake was even stronger, measuring 7.5 in magnitude.
Both quakes struck near the Caribbean coast of Venezuela.
Such double earthquakes are rare events.
The earthquakes caused deaths and damage in the affected areas.
The information was reported by Al Jazeera and explained by their correspondent Lina Serene.
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King Charles will not live in Buckingham Palace after its £369 million renovation, choosing instead to remain at Clarence House. The palace will continue to host state functions and welcome tourists, with plans to improve office space and increase public access once the refurbishment is complete next year.
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Buckingham Palace is undergoing a £369 million upgrade, expected to finish next year.
King Charles has decided not to live in Buckingham Palace, preferring Clarence House nearby.
Clarence House was previously home to Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother and is more intimate.
Buckingham Palace will still be used for official state events like banquets, receptions, and ceremonies.
The palace has 775 rooms, including 188 for staff and 92 offices.
Renovations will make better use of space and may allow offices from St James’s Palace to relocate.
The renovations aim to increase public access to Buckingham Palace, a popular tourist site.
King Charles’s age and health are factors in his decision to stay at Clarence House.
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Democrats are reacting to unexpected results from New York’s recent primary elections, where candidates supported by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won some races. These outcomes may affect the Democratic Party’s future strategy and open opportunities for Republicans.
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New York held primary elections on Tuesday night.
Some winners were backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani of New York City.
These results surprised many Democrats.
The outcomes may influence the Democratic Party’s direction until at least 2028.
There is discussion about whether Republicans could gain an advantage from these changes.
Political experts Bill Sammon and Chris (last name not provided) are analyzing the situation.
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Japan’s imperial family has very few male heirs left, which is causing a debate about how to keep the male-only royal bloodline going. This issue comes as Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako finish a trip to Europe, where they noticed that some European royal families allow women to inherit the throne.
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Japan’s imperial family follows a male-only rule for succession, meaning only men can become emperor.
There are very few male heirs left in the Japanese imperial family.
This has started a national debate on whether to change the rules to allow female heirs.
Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako recently visited Europe for two weeks.
European countries like the Netherlands and Belgium have female royals eligible to succeed the throne.
The Japanese imperial bloodline is said to be 2,600 years old, making it the world’s oldest monarchy.
Changing the male-only succession rule would break a long-standing tradition in Japan.
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The British royal family has shared details about how much income tax they paid this year, a practice that began in 1992. King Charles and Queen Camilla also announced they will not live in Buckingham Palace once its long renovation is finished.
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The British royal family started paying income tax in 1992.
This year, they revealed the exact amount of income tax they paid.
King Charles and Queen Camilla plan not to live in Buckingham Palace after renovations.
The Buckingham Palace renovation is expected to take nearly 10 years.
This decision breaks a long-standing royal tradition of living in the palace.
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Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing 235 people and injuring 4,300. Many countries and international organizations have sent rescue teams and aid to help with recovery efforts.
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Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela, causing widespread damage.
At least 235 people have died, and about 4,300 were injured.
About 250 buildings have been damaged or destroyed, and many people remain trapped.
The United States plans a large aid operation with $150 million, warships, planes, and helicopters.
Brazil is sending a field hospital, firefighters, medical supplies, and water purifiers.
El Salvador, Cuba, Mexico, and Colombia have sent rescuers, medical teams, equipment, and other support.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies has provided $2.5 million for recovery.
The Vatican and Turkiye have also offered emergency aid and expert teams.
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A heatwave in France has caused a sharp rise in health problems, including four times more cardiac arrests. Hospitals across the country are overwhelmed, and deaths are increasing, leading to pressure on emergency services.
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France is experiencing a severe heatwave with very high temperatures.
Cardiac arrests reported have increased by four times during this heatwave.
The mayor of Paris has said that the number of deaths is rising.
Hospitals, especially emergency rooms like the one in Châteauroux, are overwhelmed with patients.
Some major events, like the Paris Pride parade, have been postponed to avoid overloading emergency services.
The heatwave has caused public health concerns and increased demand for medical care.
Authorities have taken measures such as banning public alcohol consumption in Paris.
The heatwave is linked to climate change and is the hottest France has seen since 1947.
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The Paris Pride parade scheduled for June 27, 2026, was postponed by organizers after police requested a date change to reduce pressure on emergency services during a severe heatwave. Along with this, a popular music festival was cancelled and public alcohol drinking was temporarily banned due to hospitals and emergency workers being overwhelmed by the extreme heat.
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The Paris Pride parade planned for June 27, 2026, was postponed to ease strain on emergency services.
Police asked event organizers to change the date because of a historic heatwave in Paris.
A popular music festival in Paris was also cancelled amid the heatwave.
Public consumption of alcohol was temporarily banned in Paris during the heatwave.
Hospitals and emergency services in Paris are overwhelmed by increased demand due to extreme temperatures.
The heatwave in France has reached record-breaking levels and is linked to climate change.
Emergency measures aim to protect public health and ensure resources are available for urgent needs.
The French Riviera was less affected by the heatwave compared to Paris and other regions.
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