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House Speaker Mike Johnson said Congress will send a bipartisan housing bill to President Donald Trump for his signature, but did not specify when. President Trump delayed signing the bill until the SAVE America Act, a voting reform bill, also passes Congress.
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The bipartisan housing bill passed both the House and Senate with veto-proof majorities.
Sending the bill to the president starts a 10-day period for him to sign or veto it.
President Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony for the housing bill, linking it to passage of the SAVE America Act.
The SAVE America Act includes requirements like photo ID to vote and proof of citizenship to register.
Some House GOP members are blocking other legislation until the SAVE America Act passes.
President Trump called on House Republicans to unite and stop blocking votes on rules.
Democrats oppose the SAVE America Act, saying it could prevent some people from voting.
Senate Republicans currently lack the votes to change filibuster rules needed to pass the voting bill.
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King Charles III and Queen Camilla have decided not to live at Buckingham Palace, choosing to stay at Clarence House instead. Meanwhile, Venezuela experienced two strong earthquakes nearly at the same time, causing severe damage and many people feared dead.
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King Charles III will not live at Buckingham Palace, ending a tradition of nearly 200 years.
The King paid £30 million in tax in 2022; the Prince of Wales paid £7.76 million.
Prince William’s wealth is greater than his father’s due to land inheritance.
The royal family’s funding will increase to £100 million a year within three years, based on Crown Estate profits.
Two earthquakes of magnitude 7.2 and 7.5 hit Venezuela almost at the same time, causing widespread destruction and many deaths.
London is facing very high temperatures, reaching over 36C, with plans to prepare the city for hotter weather.
The UK is experiencing a heatwave breaking 50-year temperature records, leading to school closures and emergency services being busier than ever.
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New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board approved a two-year rent freeze for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments. This affects buildings built before 1974 and some with specific tax breaks, starting in October.
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The Rent Guidelines Board voted 7-1 in favor of the rent freeze.
The proposal was put forward by Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
The rent freeze covers about 1 million rent-stabilized apartments in New York City.
It applies to buildings constructed before 1974.
Buildings receiving certain tax breaks are also included.
The rent freeze will last for two years.
The new rules will take effect starting in October.
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Two strong earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5, hit Venezuela, causing many buildings to collapse. Emergency workers and international teams are trying to rescue hundreds of people trapped under rubble. The government declared a state of emergency and aid is arriving to help those affected.
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Two earthquakes struck Venezuela, with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5.
Many buildings collapsed because of the earthquakes.
Hundreds of people are believed to be trapped under the debris.
Emergency crews are actively rescuing trapped individuals.
International rescue teams and aid have arrived to support the efforts.
The government declared a state of emergency due to the disaster.
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Attorneys for Luigi Mangione, charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, and federal prosecutors discussed a possible plea deal before a Monday court hearing, but the talks fell apart. Mangione faces both state and federal charges and has pleaded not guilty; the upcoming hearings and trials are still planned.
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Luigi Mangione is charged with killing Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare, in December 2024.
Mangione faces separate state and federal charges related to the case.
Defense attorneys and federal prosecutors discussed a plea deal before a hearing but negotiations ended without an agreement.
A pretrial hearing is scheduled in Manhattan federal court on Monday to discuss trial plans.
Mangione has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Defense lawyers said reports about plea talks are part of efforts to harm Mangione’s right to a fair trial.
It is common for defense and prosecutors to negotiate plea deals before trials.
Mangione’s state trial is set for September, and a related federal trial on interstate stalking is planned for November.
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The US military has a special court system for trying its personnel accused of crimes in the UK. Sarah Steele, a British academic, was strangled by a US pilot in Cambridge, and her case was handled by this US military court, where the jury was made up of US Air Force members.
Key Facts
US military personnel accused of crimes in the UK can be tried by a US military court, not UK courts.
Sarah Steele was strangled by Jacob Wulfson, a US fighter pilot living in Cambridge.
Steele’s case was tried by the US military justice system instead of British courts.
The jury at her trial consisted entirely of US Air Force men.
Steele found it difficult to face a jury of uniformed men who had very different life experiences from her.
This type of military court system is called a court martial.
The article discusses how this system operates alongside British legal courts.
Other crimes committed in the UK by US military personnel may also be handled under this system.
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Two large earthquakes hit Venezuela on Wednesday evening, killing at least 235 people. Rescue teams continue searching for survivors amid the damaged buildings and rubble.
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Two strong earthquakes struck Venezuela on the same evening.
The quakes measured magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5.
At least 235 people died because of the earthquakes.
Rescue workers are still looking for people trapped under debris.
The events caused serious damage to buildings and infrastructure.
The information comes from Venezuela's health authorities.
The BBC reporter Vanessa Silva was in Caracas covering the ongoing rescue efforts.
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A Las Vegas man named David Vander Meer died shortly after being arrested and charged with murdering his wife, Bernadette, who died in a fall while hiking in Utah’s Zion National Park in 2006. Authorities reopened the case after new evidence suggested David was involved in her death and had received a large life insurance payout following her fall.
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David Vander Meer was a former youth pastor from Las Vegas.
Bernadette Vander Meer died after falling from Angels Landing in Zion National Park in 2006.
Her death was initially ruled an accident by local authorities.
The case was reopened in 2022 after a minor from David’s youth group said he demanded Bernadette be dead for them to be together.
David had increased their life insurance policies before Bernadette’s death and later received over $567,000.
He was arrested and charged with murder and insurance fraud but died days after his arrest.
Bernadette’s parents have expressed relief and said they had been waiting for justice.
David Vander Meer lived a lavish lifestyle after receiving the insurance money.
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A federal judge ordered the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to either release additional unredacted records about Jeffrey Epstein or explain why they cannot by July 2. The judge’s decision relates to a lawsuit claiming the DOJ improperly withheld or redacted important information, including files mentioning President Donald Trump.
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Judge Emmet Sullivan gave the DOJ a deadline of July 2 to comply with the order.
The DOJ has already released 3.5 million pages of documents under the Epstein Act.
The lawsuit was filed by media analyst Katie Phang, who alleges the DOJ still hides or censors information improperly.
Some redacted information includes names in emails about a “torture video” and alleged sexual abuse involving young women and minors.
The lawsuit also claims the DOJ withheld names of co-defendants and co-conspirators in draft indictments.
Specifically, 36 materials mentioning President Trump were reportedly withheld, including FBI interview notes from a victim claiming Epstein introduced her to Trump, who allegedly assaulted her as a teenager.
President Trump denies any wrongdoing related to Epstein and has not been charged with a crime.
The DOJ argues Phang cannot sue because she should have used a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, but her lawyers say FOIA requests were denied.
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A 14-year-old boy has been charged with murder after a female body was found in south Wales. Police believe the body is of a missing girl named Lilly, also 14.
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A boy aged 14 was charged with murder by Gwent Police.
The boy is from Blaenau Gwent and cannot be named due to legal reasons.
The body was found in Duffryn Park, Blaina, on Monday.
Police believe the body is a 14-year-old girl named Lilly who was reported missing.
The boy was taken to Newport Magistrates Court and is in police custody.
Police have expressed their sympathy for the family and friends of Lilly.
The investigation is ongoing, and more details are expected soon.
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The Supreme Court made two important decisions about immigration on Thursday. One decision allows the U.S. government to deport many Haitian and Syrian immigrants who were previously protected from deportation.
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The Supreme Court issued two major rulings on immigration.
One ruling removes deportation limits for thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants.
Previously, these immigrants had special protections preventing their deportation.
These decisions may change how immigration laws are applied in the U.S.
The rulings came from the highest court in the country.
Legal experts explained the impact of these decisions.
The cases involve how immigration policies are enforced.
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Two strong earthquakes hit northern Venezuela back-to-back, causing buildings to collapse and killing at least 235 people, with many more missing and injured. Countries and international organizations are sending rescue teams, medical aid, and supplies to help with recovery efforts.
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The earthquakes measured 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude and struck within less than a minute of each other.
The official death toll is about 235, and more than 1,500 people were injured.
A tracking website showed over 46,000 people missing shortly after the quakes.
Rescue efforts are ongoing but slow, with many still trapped under rubble.
The United States is sending two warships, planes, and helicopters to support rescue and aid missions.
Several countries, including Spain, France, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Brazil, Mexico, and El Salvador, are providing rescue teams, equipment, and medical help.
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies released $2.5 million to aid recovery.
The Vatican sent initial emergency aid of about 100,000 euros ($114,000).
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Two powerful earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing serious damage and loss of life. Emergency workers are trying to find and help survivors trapped under the rubble. An expert explains why these earthquakes are unusual and especially tragic.
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Venezuela experienced two strong earthquakes in a short time.
The earthquakes caused buildings to collapse and many casualties.
Emergency teams are actively searching for survivors in the affected areas.
A geo-technical engineering expert discussed the event on CBS News.
The expert described the earthquakes as rare and particularly tragic for Venezuela.
The article focuses on the impact and rescue efforts after the earthquakes.
The discussion aims to help viewers understand the seriousness of the disaster.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping has met with over a dozen world leaders this year to strengthen China's global influence and economic ties. Many visiting leaders come from middle-power countries seeking closer relations with China amid concerns about U.S. reliability. Xi's outreach also includes support for governments like Myanmar’s military regime and engagement with North Korea, reflecting China's aim to reshape global power dynamics.
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Xi Jinping has hosted more than twelve world leaders in Beijing this year.
Visitors include leaders from countries like Bangladesh, Myanmar, Russia, the UK, Canada, and the U.S. President Trump.
Many middle-power countries seek to build independent ties with China amid uncertainty about the U.S. role in world affairs.
China presents itself as a stable partner offering loans and economic support to poorer nations.
Xi showed public support for Myanmar’s military government despite international criticism of alleged human rights abuses.
China maintains a policy of non-interference in other countries’ internal matters, as highlighted during Xi’s meeting with Myanmar’s leader.
During a visit to North Korea, Xi avoided discussing nuclear weapons, focusing instead on stabilizing the relationship.
Experts view these actions as part of China’s goal to shift global power away from Western democracies toward a multipolar world with China as a leader.
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A pair of strong earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, causing buildings to collapse and trapping people under the rubble. Rescue efforts are ongoing as survivors are being pulled out. An airport outside Caracas has reopened after the earthquakes.
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Two powerful earthquakes struck northern Venezuela on Wednesday.
Buildings collapsed, trapping people in the debris.
Rescue teams are working to save survivors.
An airport near Caracas has reopened following the disaster.
CBS News reporters are covering the situation and the risk of aftershocks.
The events are causing significant challenges for emergency responders.
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The French navy stopped and took control of a Russian oil tanker near Sicily. The tanker is part of a group of ships that Russia reportedly uses to avoid international sanctions related to the war in Ukraine.
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The French navy boarded and seized the Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean Sea near Sicily.
The tanker is linked to Russia’s “shadow fleet,” a group of ships used to bypass sanctions.
These sanctions are connected to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
This is the fifth Russian tanker seized by France under these circumstances.
Russia’s embassy in France described the seizure as “another case of piracy.”
The action shows efforts to enforce sanctions on Russian maritime activities linked to the Ukraine conflict.
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Many well-known Australian musicians discovered their songs were included without permission in large collections of music used to train artificial intelligence (AI) tools. They worry that using their creative work this way ignores their rights and takes away their control over how their art is used.
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A tool from The Atlantic showed millions of songs used in AI training datasets, including works by Kylie Minogue, Nick Cave, Powderfinger, and others.
Musicians like Paul Dempsey, Bernard Fanning, and Darren Hayes found their entire music catalogues included without their consent.
The datasets contain millions of tracks gathered mainly from YouTube and lyrics websites.
Using songs for AI training can violate artists’ rights and bypass negotiated agreements or payments.
APRA AMCOS, a music licensing group, says this practice amounts to theft of creative work.
Some AI companies may not actually use all the songs in their training, but inclusion in datasets raises legal and ethical concerns.
Australia’s intellectual property laws require permission and payment when copyrighted work is used, but tech companies have pushed for exceptions.
The Australian government recently rejected proposed changes that would have allowed AI use of content without paying creators.
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Many couples experience infertility, with about half of the cases linked to problems in men. Despite this, healthcare systems often focus mainly on women when diagnosing and treating infertility, which can delay help for men and make the process harder and more stressful for couples.
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Infertility affects about one in six couples.
Around half of infertility cases involve male factors, alone or with female causes.
Clinical guidelines say couples trying to conceive for 12 months should be tested together.
Men are often overlooked in fertility tests, treatment, and conversations.
Fertility care is mostly designed around women, partly because of how treatments like IVF work.
Most fertility clinics are led by specialists focused on female reproductive health.
Excluding men can cause delays in finding and treating male fertility problems.
Women often end up carrying more emotional and practical burdens during the fertility journey.
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The Ram temple in Ayodhya, India, opened in January 2024, is facing allegations that donations worth millions of rupees have been stolen. The temple trust denies these claims, and a special investigation team has been set up to look into the matter.
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The Ram temple in Ayodhya attracts about 50 million visitors every year.
It was built on land disputed for decades, once occupied by a 16th-century mosque torn down in 1992.
The temple trust reported annual income of about 3.27 billion rupees (around $35 million) in 2024-25.
A former legislator claims over 70 million rupees (about $740,000) in donations have gone missing.
Petitions have been filed asking India’s Supreme Court for a police-monitored investigation.
The temple trust says donations are carefully counted and audited, including by bank employees.
Opposition political parties are demanding answers from Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his BJP party.
The temple's construction was a major political promise and is linked to Modi’s election victory.
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