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A former supermarket cashier reveals that stores keep rotisserie chicken cases and bread shelves full to look appealing, leading to large amounts of food being wasted daily. In the US, supermarkets throw out a significant portion of food, contributing to landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions, while many people face hunger and food insecurity.
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Supermarkets fill rotisserie chicken cases and bakery shelves to attract customers, throwing out unsold food each day.
About 31 percent of food waste in the US happens at the supermarket level, equal to 133 billion pounds annually.
Food waste includes edible but imperfect items and food discarded a few days before expiration dates.
It often costs more for stores to donate unsold food than to throw it away, so donations are rare.
Up to 40 percent of food produced in the US is never eaten, causing environmental and economic problems.
More Americans face hunger and basic needs struggles now than during the pandemic.
Grocery workers, many of whom are people of color or immigrants, are underpaid and face food insecurity themselves.
Since 2024, grocery worker wages have dropped by 15 percent when adjusted for inflation.
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A new study found that people living near the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment still show signs of their immune systems reacting to chemical exposure six months after the accident. Blood tests revealed inflammation and other changes suggesting that their bodies are still trying to heal from toxic damage caused by chemicals released during the spill.
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The train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, happened in February 2023, involving tankers carrying vinyl chloride.
Officials performed a controlled burn to prevent a major explosion, releasing toxic chemicals into the air.
Researchers tested blood from local residents and found signs of chronic inflammation and immune system changes months later.
Residents had higher levels of red blood cells, hemoglobin, and proteins that help repair tissue damage.
They also had lower counts of cells that fight infection, suggesting ongoing effects from chemical exposure.
Nearby residents, including Jessica Boersma, a city council member and chiropractor, reported health problems such as headaches, rashes, and respiratory issues.
Air monitoring at the time claimed no risks, but some experts worry these tests missed harmful chemicals.
The University of Kentucky is continuing research to track long-term health effects on residents and first responders.
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The Trump administration is prosecuting protesters involved in demonstrations against Cop City, a police training center near Atlanta, labeling them as linked to “antifa” and terrorism. While state courts have dismissed charges twice citing legal issues, federal authorities have indicted some protesters under a national security directive that targets violent activities linked to anti-fascist groups.
Key Facts
Cop City is a police training center located outside Atlanta, Georgia.
About 50 protesters gathered in May 2022, some allegedly setting off fireworks and damaging property.
State prosecutors charged three individuals twice, but judges dismissed these charges due to legal delays or rights violations.
The federal Department of Justice indicted two of the three protesters in April 2024 under a policy from President Trump aimed at combating violent acts tied to anti-fascism.
President Trump issued an executive order in September 2023 declaring “antifa” a domestic terrorist organization.
The federal indictment uses terms like “explosives” and “riot” to describe actions involving fireworks and protests.
Legal experts say the government is shaping a narrative connecting protest actions to terrorism to justify prosecutions.
Critics highlight how the language used by prosecutors transforms protest activities into security threats.
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Phil Hardberger Park in San Antonio, Texas, features a 150-foot-wide land bridge that allows wildlife and people to safely cross a busy highway. The park restores much of its land to native prairie, helping protect local plants and animals.
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The park covers 311 acres and is located in San Antonio, Texas.
It is named after Phil Hardberger, a former mayor who supported improving public parks.
The park was built on land that used to be a dairy farm and once part of the endangered Texas prairie.
About 75% of the park’s land is restored to native prairie, with the rest used for picnic areas, an ecology center, and parking.
A six-lane freeway cut through the park, so a land bridge was built to connect both sides for animals and people.
The land bridge is 150 feet wide and features barriers and walls to protect wildlife from highway noise and lights.
The bridge has trails with ADA-compliant ramps for accessibility.
Since opening in 2020, animals like deer, coyotes, and bobcats have been seen using the bridge.
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Israel faces ongoing conflicts on multiple borders and growing isolation internationally, while Iran has become stronger despite military setbacks. Israel’s close relationship with the United States appears to be weakening, prompting a need for a new military strategy focused on faster, more decisive actions and greater use of technology like drones and artificial intelligence.
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Iran has imposed conditions on the U.S. and pushed Israel toward a ceasefire in Lebanon, despite losing militarily.
Israel is currently engaged on three open fronts along its borders and feels isolated globally.
U.S.-Israel relations may be changing, with some U.S. leaders signaling less commitment to Israel.
The Abraham Accords, which normalized Israel’s ties with some Gulf states, face uncertainty due to shifts in regional threats and U.S. policy.
Israel’s current military tactics involve slow ground advances and rely on superior airpower but allow enemies to regroup.
Israel’s military personnel largely consist of reservists who struggle with sustained campaigns requiring control of territory.
Israel lacks the industrial capacity to produce large amounts of military equipment needed for prolonged wars.
Israel leads in using drones and artificial intelligence in warfare and can expand these technologies to improve military effectiveness.
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Zohran Mamdani, who recently gained political power in New York City as mayor, is working to recruit left-wing candidates to run for Congress. This development is causing concern among Democrats.
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Zohran Mamdani has become the mayor of New York City.
He is using his position to support and recruit leftist candidates.
These candidates are being encouraged to run for seats in Congress.
Mamdani’s efforts are viewed positively by his supporters.
Many Democrats are worried or unhappy about this shift.
The article suggests a political divide within the Democratic Party.
Mamdani’s rise represents a change in local and possibly national politics.
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The article discusses how American voters influenced President Donald Trump’s decisions regarding Iran. It suggests that public opinion, rather than Senate Republicans, played a bigger role in shaping the president’s approach to the situation with Iran.
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Americans generally support peace with Iran.
Voters’ opinions affected President Trump’s actions on Iran.
Senate Republicans were less influential in this decision than voters.
The article comes from a political news program called Whole Hog Politics.
The program includes analysis and live audience questions.
The discussion focuses on recent political events and decisions.
The timing mentioned refers to early reactions or "early returns" from voters.
The platform hosting the show is TheHill.com.
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The Department of Justice (DOJ) has released millions of pages related to Jeffrey Epstein, but many documents remain blocked or incomplete. A judge has ordered the DOJ to explain why some files have not been made public, as a law requires transparency on this matter.
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Jeffrey Epstein was a wealthy sex offender connected to many powerful people.
The DOJ has released about half of the 6 million pages of Epstein-related documents it holds.
Some documents remain redacted or withheld due to privacy, duplicates, or legal privilege.
A law called the Epstein Files Transparency Act requires the DOJ to explain all redactions and withheld documents.
U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan ordered the DOJ to release certain unredacted files or explain why not by July 2.
The DOJ has not yet published a full list explaining what was released or withheld as the law demands.
A poll found 73% of Americans do not believe the government has released all Epstein information.
Many people want answers about what is still missing and why, showing ongoing public distrust.
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The United Nations reports a big rise in new synthetic drugs, cocaine, and methamphetamine worldwide. Drug traffickers are finding new markets, partly due to disruptions like the Taliban’s ban on heroin farming in Afghanistan and conflicts in Syria.
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The UN Office on Drugs and Crime released a report showing a sharp increase in drug types, especially synthetic drugs.
In 2024, there are 755 new psychoactive substances in the market, with 118 identified for the first time.
The Taliban banned opium farming in Afghanistan in 2022, reducing heroin supply.
More powerful synthetic opioids like fentanyl are becoming more common.
Methamphetamine trafficking grows about 13% each year, expanding into Africa, the Middle East, and parts of Europe.
The collapse of Syria’s Assad regime disrupted the Captagon drug market, possibly causing users to switch to methamphetamine.
Cocaine production reached over 4,000 tonnes in 2024, four times more than ten years ago.
Organized crime groups are spreading cocaine into new regions while improving quality and lowering prices.
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Alf Dubs, a Labour peer and refugee advocate, says Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood should leave her post so a new Prime Minister, Andy Burnham, can change asylum policies. Dubs criticizes current plans that tighten asylum rules and says they treat children and refugees unfairly.
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Alf Dubs fled Nazi-occupied Czechoslovakia as a child and came to the UK on the Kindertransport train.
Dubs wants Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood removed from her role in the Home Office.
He calls Mahmood’s asylum policies “performative cruelty” and says they do not align with Labour values.
Andy Burnham is expected to become Prime Minister soon and lead a new approach to asylum and immigration policy.
Current plans include changes to "indefinite leave to remain" that may apply to people who followed the rules.
Dubs opposes suspending family reunion visas and the plan to handcuff or deport sick children.
He says the UK should keep its promise under the 1951 refugee convention and protect human rights.
Dubs urges Labour to balance border control with compassion and fairness for refugees and asylum seekers.
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Hezbollah has been using small drones with explosives to attack Israeli targets, including claims of hitting the Iron Dome air defense system. However, analysis shows that most of the Iron Dome targets hit by these drones were fake decoys set up by Israel to protect the real launchers.
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Hezbollah uses FPV (first-person view) drones equipped with light explosives to attack Israeli military and civilian targets.
Since April 17, 2026, there have been 645 recorded attacks by Hezbollah FPV drones in northern Israel and southern Lebanon.
Hezbollah claims these drones have hit Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense launchers.
The Iron Dome system defends Israel against rockets and artillery but was not designed to detect small drones.
Videos from Hezbollah often show drones hitting Iron Dome launchers, but analysis reveals most of these launchers are decoys.
Real Iron Dome launchers have specific features like hydraulic supports, cable connections, and antenna masts that are missing on the decoys.
Israeli forces use these decoys to protect the real Iron Dome systems from drone attacks.
Only one video possibly shows a hit on a real Iron Dome launcher, but its operational status is unclear.
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A three-year-old girl was found dead in a home in Chertsey, Surrey. A 31-year-old man was arrested and taken into police custody, and officers are not seeking anyone else in connection with the case.
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The incident happened at a property on Pyrcroft Road in Chertsey, Surrey.
Police arrested a 31-year-old man on suspicion of murder.
The man had a serious injury but is now in custody.
The girl was found dead inside the property.
Police believe the event happened within a family setting.
Investigators say there is no ongoing public risk from this case.
Police will maintain a visible presence near the location for several days.
Floral tributes were placed near the apartment building where the incident occurred.
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President Donald Trump commented on recent wins by progressive candidates supported by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, calling these candidates "communists." Two current Democratic lawmakers were defeated in their primary elections by these progressive challengers.
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President Trump made a statement about progressive candidates gaining wins in New York City.
These candidates were endorsed by Zohran Mamdani, the city's mayor and a democratic socialist.
Two sitting Democratic lawmakers lost their primary races to these progressive candidates.
President Trump called the progressive movement a "communist" move.
The events relate to Democratic primary elections in New York City.
The situation highlights growing support for progressive ideas within the Democratic Party.
President Trump expressed that he has been anticipating this political shift.
The remarks were made publicly on a Thursday.
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Iranian forces attacked a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tense relations with the U.S., as both sides prepare for possible renewed peace talks. Meanwhile, Hezbollah's leader stated the group will not disarm and called for Israeli forces to leave Lebanon. Iranian and U.S. officials continue disagreeing over details of a potential agreement involving Iran's frozen funds and future trade.
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Iran struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway.
U.S. and Iran peace talks are expected to resume soon with help from Pakistani and Qatari mediators.
Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem said the group will not disarm and demands Israel fully withdraw from Lebanon.
Israeli leaders say they will keep forces in southern Lebanon until Hezbollah no longer threatens them.
President Donald Trump said Iran must buy U.S. wheat, corn, and soy with its frozen funds once unfrozen, a claim denied by Iran.
Iran mocked President Trump's comments about food shortages in Iran by pointing out food insecurity in the U.S.
Rising inflation in Iran has made food more expensive, but there are no reports of food shortages in Tehran.
Hezbollah claims the U.S.-Iran deal represents a defeat for U.S. and Israeli goals in the region.
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Scientists say the current extreme heatwave in Europe is caused by human-driven climate change. This heatwave is the most severe recorded for June and would have been nearly impossible 50 years ago without global warming.
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Europe is experiencing its most severe June heatwave ever recorded.
Temperatures have reached over 40°C (104°F) in many countries, including France, Italy, Spain, and the UK.
The heatwave is moving east and threatening Germany and central Europe with similar extreme heat.
Scientists estimate that similar heat events 50 years ago would have been about 3.5°C cooler.
The frequency of intense heatwaves has increased rapidly since 2003 and was almost impossible before then.
The planet has warmed about 1.4°C since pre-industrial times, mostly due to burning coal, oil, and gas.
Nearly 45% of about 850 European cities studied have broken or are expected to break heat records in June.
Experts emphasize the need to phase out fossil fuels to avoid even higher temperatures and worse heatwaves.
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Revolut, a digital bank based in London, will require new graduates and interns hired in 2027 to work at least three days a week in the office, moving away from its previous fully remote option for these roles. This change aims to support early-career workers with in-person mentoring, while the remote-first policy remains for other employees.
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Revolut previously allowed all staff, including new trainees, to work remotely or from the office.
New graduates and interns joining in 2027 must work in the office at least three days weekly.
This policy change affects hundreds of junior trainees but not the wider workforce of 11,000 employees.
The remote-first policy, including working abroad for up to 120 days yearly, stays for other Revolut staff.
Revolut has over 13 million customers in the UK and was valued at $75 billion last year.
The shift aligns Revolut with other big banks tightening remote work, such as JP Morgan.
Revolut says in-person work helps early-career employees learn better through collaboration and mentoring.
Graduates hired full-time after their probation can then use the remote work options like other employees.
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Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 235 people and injuring over 4,300. The quakes caused heavy damage mainly in La Guaira state and Caracas, leading to a nationwide state of emergency and international rescue offers.
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Two earthquakes measured magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela near San Felipe and Yumare.
The quakes were shallow, less than 20 km deep, causing stronger shaking.
At least 235 people died, and more than 4,300 were injured.
The damage was severe in northern coastal La Guaira and the capital city, Caracas.
The country’s health minister reported casualties; the toll is expected to increase.
Acting President Delcy Rodriguez declared a nationwide state of emergency.
Simon Bolivar International Airport in Caracas was damaged and closed.
International help came from neighboring countries like Brazil, El Salvador, and Mexico, with more aid from France and Switzerland.
Rescue teams focus on the first 72 hours after the quake to find survivors before conditions worsen.
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A proposal to tax California billionaires was qualified to appear on the November 2026 ballot despite opposition from Governor Gavin Newsom and leading candidates to replace him. The tax would charge a one-time 5% fee on residents with a net worth over $1 billion, but opponents warn it could cause wealthy people to leave the state and harm California’s economy.
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The ballot initiative proposes a one-time 5% tax on Californians worth more than $1 billion as of January 1, 2026.
The initiative qualified after supporters gathered over 875,000 valid signatures, submitting around 1.5 million in total.
The Service Employees International Union–United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) filed the measure, citing the need to offset healthcare funding cuts linked to President Trump’s legislation.
Governor Gavin Newsom and the top candidates to replace him, Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton, oppose the billionaire tax.
Newsom argues the tax could drive wealthy residents, including over 80 billionaires in California, to leave, reducing overall tax revenue.
Newsom’s office supports California’s existing progressive tax system, which taxes high earners more without targeting billionaires directly.
Becerra supports extending temporary tax increases on high-income earners through other ballot measures instead of this new wealth tax.
Opponents fear the billionaire tax could harm California’s economy by discouraging investment and business activity in the state.
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A British woman was strangled by a US fighter pilot in Cambridge in late 2023. The case raised questions about how UK authorities allow the US military to handle crimes committed by its members off duty and off base in the UK.
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Sarah Steele, a British academic, was assaulted by US Air Force pilot Jacob Wulfson in Cambridge.
The attack happened after they met on a dating app.
US military police took control of the case, and the pilot was tried by US Air Force prosecutors.
UK law says that crimes off US bases, committed by US personnel off duty, should be prosecuted by UK authorities.
This case highlights concerns that UK police and prosecutors often let US military justice take charge instead of the UK justice system.
The UK Ministry of Justice said it would review the situation.
The issue raises questions about jurisdiction when crimes happen on UK soil involving US service members.
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Two large areas of high pressure called heat domes will combine and cause very hot weather across parts of the United States next week. Some regions will experience the highest temperatures and heat-related impacts.
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A heat dome is a weather pattern that traps hot air in one area, making temperatures rise.
Two heat domes are expected to merge over the U.S. soon.
This will lead to very high temperatures in certain parts of the country.
The event is predicted to start next week.
Areas in the central and eastern U.S. are likely to be affected the most.
Extreme heat can cause health risks like heat exhaustion or heatstroke.
Residents in hot zones should prepare for the heat and stay hydrated.
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