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The US Commerce Department has stopped Polestar from importing new cars starting with model year 2027 due to rules banning connected cars from companies linked to China. Polestar will still sell and support its current US models but cannot sell future models like the Polestar 5 or Polestar 6 in the US.
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Polestar is an electric car brand owned by Zhejiang Geely Holding, a Chinese company.
The US Commerce Department denied Polestar permission to import vehicles from model year 2027 onward.
The ban is part of a rule targeting connected cars from automakers with Chinese ties.
Polestar can continue selling existing Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 SUVs in the US and provide service support.
Polestar’s Polestar 3 SUV is built in South Carolina, but Polestar 4 SUVs sold in the US are made in South Korea.
Volvo, also owned by Geely, was authorized to import model year 2027 vehicles, unlike Polestar.
Polestar plans to focus on growth in Europe, Southeast Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, and Canada.
The company says it will manufacture the upcoming Polestar 7 model in Europe.
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Central air conditioning systems can improve home comfort by cooling the entire house evenly and controlling humidity. Although the upfront costs for installation and equipment are high, newer, efficient units may save money on energy bills over time and increase home value, especially in warm areas.
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Installing a central air conditioner often costs several thousand dollars, not including the unit.
Inflation has raised the prices for HVAC equipment and labor recently.
Central AC cools the whole home evenly, unlike window or portable units that cool only one room at a time.
Homes with central air may be more attractive to buyers in hot climates.
Newer central AC models use less energy than systems from 15 to 20 years ago.
Lower monthly energy bills may help offset installation costs over time.
A new system can be more reliable and come with warranties that reduce repair costs.
Central air may not be worth the investment if the home or owner's situation does not justify the cost.
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President Donald Trump will attend a fireworks display at Mount Rushmore in South Dakota next Friday. This event is part of a three-day weekend celebrating Independence Day.
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President Trump is scheduled to attend a fireworks show at Mount Rushmore.
The event will take place next Friday in South Dakota.
It is part of a three-day weekend of Independence Day celebrations.
South Dakota Governor Larry Rhoden announced Trump's attendance.
The announcement was made in a press release on the Thursday before the event.
Governor Rhoden expressed honor in welcoming President Trump to South Dakota.
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Vinii, leader of the House of Revlon, explains that voguing is a dance form focused on personal freedom and self-expression. Voguing started in Harlem in the 1960s and 1980s and has become popular in France, especially within the LGBTQ+ community.
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Voguing is a dance style mixing fashion, posing, and self-expression.
It began in Harlem’s ballroom scene during the 1960s and 1980s.
The dance is closely linked to the LGBTQ+ community, especially in France.
Vinii is known as the Father of the international House of Revlon, a voguing group.
Voguing is described as a way to experience liberation and freedom.
Paris has become a major center for voguing culture today.
The interview with Vinii was featured on France 24’s show Perspective.
The dance scene offers a community and refuge for LGBTQ+ people in France.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that the Trump administration can end the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program for thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants. The court said that federal government decisions on TPS cannot be overturned by courts.
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The Supreme Court decision was made on June 25, 2026.
The ruling was a 6-3 majority vote.
Justice Samuel Alito wrote the majority opinion.
Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a program that protects immigrants from certain countries during conflicts or disasters.
The decision allows the Trump administration to cancel TPS for Haitians and Syrians.
The court stated that federal government choices about TPS are not for courts to override.
Thousands of Haitian and Syrian immigrants currently benefit from TPS.
This ruling affects their ability to stay protected in the U.S.
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President Donald Trump has frequently mentioned former President Barack Obama in public statements, continuing their long-standing political rivalry. In a recent podcast, Obama said that Trump's repeated focus on him suggests an obsession and a lack of focus on current government work.
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Barack Obama described President Trump’s frequent references to him as an "obsession."
Obama said when he was president, he did not have time to worry about his predecessor.
Trump has increased his mentions of Obama during his second term, including attacks and criticisms.
The rivalry began in 2011 when Trump promoted the false “birther” theory questioning Obama’s birthplace.
Despite Obama releasing his birth certificate, Trump continued to question its authenticity for years.
Trump’s attacks have included both policy critiques and personal insults, and they continue into 2026.
Obama suggested that focusing too much on a predecessor shows misplaced priorities for a sitting president.
The ongoing clash influences political messages and how voters view leadership in the United States.
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The Supreme Court decided that President Trump's administration can end temporary legal protections for many Haitians and Syrians living in the U.S. The court ruled that lower federal judges cannot stop this decision by reviewing the challengers’ claims.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court voted 6-3 in favor of the Trump administration.
The ruling allows ending temporary protected status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians.
TPS is a program that gives temporary legal status and protection from deportation.
Federal judges do not have the power to block the administration’s decision in this case.
The decision supports President Trump’s efforts to reduce immigration.
Thousands of Haitians and Syrians currently benefit from TPS.
Ending TPS could force these people to leave the United States.
The case involved legal challenges against the administration's plan to end these protections.
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New York Assembly member Claire Valdez, running for Congress in New York’s 7th District, responded to criticism from Senator John Fetterman. She emphasized that the Democratic Party welcomes many different views and highlighted her recent election victory.
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Claire Valdez is a New York State Assembly member and Democratic nominee for the 7th Congressional District.
Senator John Fetterman criticized her campaign and some democratic socialist candidates.
Valdez said the Democratic Party is a “big-tent party,” meaning it includes a wide range of ideas and members.
She focused on her recent win as a sign of strong support from voters.
The exchange highlights differing opinions within the Democratic Party.
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Poland and Ukraine opened the annual Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdansk with a friendly tone despite recent disagreements over historical issues. Ukraine’s Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko attended instead of President Zelensky, and leaders called for strong Western support to help rebuild Ukraine after the war with Russia.
Key Facts
The conference focuses on rebuilding Ukraine’s economy after damage from the Russian invasion.
President Zelensky did not attend due to a dispute with Poland over a military naming decision linked to historical conflicts.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko represented Kyiv and spoke in a conciliatory manner without addressing the historical tensions.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk emphasized hope for Ukraine’s recovery and called for Western investment.
Poland has taken in over one million Ukrainian refugees since the war began in 2022 and supports Ukraine joining the European Union.
Anti-Ukrainian sentiment has grown in Poland, with nearly 60% of Poles opposing Ukraine’s EU membership according to a recent poll.
Security was very tight in Gdansk due to concerns about possible provocations connected to the ongoing conflict.
Ukraine estimates that it needs over $500 billion for reconstruction and is seeking international support and investment.
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This article compares how much interest you can earn on $45,000 placed in either a certificate of deposit (CD) or a high-yield savings account over one year. Both have similar interest rates and federal insurance, but the CD offers a fixed rate while the savings account’s rate can change.
Key Facts
Both CDs and high-yield savings accounts currently offer around 4% interest.
Both types of accounts are insured by the FDIC up to $250,000.
A 3-month CD at 3.95% would earn about $437.94 in interest on $45,000.
A high-yield savings account at 4.10% after three months would earn $454.32, slightly more than the CD.
At six months, both accounts would earn the same interest, about $913.23.
Over nine months, the high-yield savings account earns $33.42 more than the CD.
After one year, the CD at 4.15% would earn $22.50 more than the savings account.
If interest rates rise, a savings account could earn more since its rate changes; if rates fall or stay the same, a CD might be better because its rate is fixed.
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Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has told commercial ships to use only Iran-approved routes when passing through the Strait of Hormuz. This warning came after Oman announced a new shipping route through the strait, coordinated with the International Maritime Organization, causing tensions during ongoing peace talks between the US and Iran.
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The IRGC insists that ships use only routes through the Strait of Hormuz approved by Iran.
Oman announced a new shipping transit route through the strait, coordinated with the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
The dispute covers control and safety of shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil and gas transport.
The US and Iran recently signed a memorandum of understanding that paused hostilities and started negotiations regarding the strait.
The strait sees about 20 million barrels of oil and petroleum products shipped daily, which is about one-fifth of the world’s supply.
The strait is bordered by Iran to the north, and Oman and the UAE to the south, and is a narrow but vital route for energy exports.
Iran objects to Oman’s new route, saying it was announced without Iranian approval and threatens safety.
Iran previously issued a map directing ships to pass closer to its coast than before, asserting greater control over the shipping lanes.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to allow the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitian and Syrian migrants. This decision lets the government remove legal protections and work permits from about 350,000 people while legal challenges continue.
Key Facts
The Supreme Court decision blocks a lawsuit on jurisdictional grounds, meaning courts cannot review the case right now.
The case, Mullin v. Doe, tests whether the Trump administration can end TPS protections for certain groups.
TPS is a program that temporarily protects people in the U.S. from deportation when their home countries have crises like wars or natural disasters.
TPS allows people to live and work legally in the U.S. while the unsafe conditions continue but does not offer a path to citizenship.
To qualify for TPS, people must be from a designated country and have lived continuously in the U.S. during the designation period.
The Department of Homeland Security decides which countries get TPS and can end the program if conditions improve.
Critics argue ending TPS for Haitians and Syrians is unlawful and discriminatory, but the administration says courts have limited ability to review these decisions.
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The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to continue turning away asylum seekers at the US-Mexico border, changing how asylum law is applied. The court ruled 6-3 that migrants must physically enter US soil to claim asylum, overturning protections that had allowed them to apply while still at the border.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to let the Trump administration turn back asylum seekers at the border.
The ruling means migrants must set foot on US soil to claim asylum rights.
Justices Kagan, Jackson, and Sotomayor dissented, warning the decision harms people fleeing persecution.
The case started in 2017 and challenges the practice of sending migrants back before they can apply for asylum.
The Biden administration had ended this policy in 2021 but it was reinstated after President Trump’s 2024 election.
The decision focuses on the interpretation of the word “arrive” in immigration law.
Lower courts had previously ruled that turning away asylum seekers before entry was illegal.
The Trump administration sees limiting asylum as key to controlling the southern border.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that consumers cannot file state court lawsuits claiming manufacturers failed to warn about dangers of their products if federal pesticide law covers the issue. The court blocked a case against Monsanto for not warning about cancer risks linked to its weedkiller Roundup.
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The Supreme Court decided 7-2 that federal pesticide law overrides state "failure-to-warn" claims.
The case involved Monsanto, the maker of Roundup, a weedkiller containing glyphosate.
The lawsuit claimed Monsanto should have warned consumers about cancer risks from Roundup.
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates pesticides like Roundup and has not labeled glyphosate as harmful.
Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote the majority opinion supporting the EPA-approved label without cancer warnings.
Justices Ketanji Brown Jackson and Neil Gorsuch disagreed with the decision.
Monsanto stated the ruling supports science, farmers, and industry innovation.
The decision is important for activists concerned about chemical safety in food and the environment.
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The article suggests that people’s support should depend on results, meaning votes should be based on who effectively solves problems. It connects this idea to how democracy works in the United States.
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Popularity should come from achieving good results.
Voting should focus on problem-solving abilities.
The idea relates to how democracy functions in the U.S.
The article uses the Knicks’ victory as a metaphor or example.
It emphasizes outcomes rather than just popularity in elections.
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A father of three was deported by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after attending a FIFA World Cup match last summer at the same stadium where the final will be held. He warns other immigrant fans about the risks of attending World Cup games in the United States under current immigration policies.
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The man was taken by ICE during a FIFA match in the U.S. last summer.
The stadium where he was seized will also host the World Cup final.
He has three children and remains anonymous for safety reasons.
He is speaking out to warn immigrant fans about potential deportation.
ICE enforcement has increased, causing fear among immigrant communities.
Current U.S. immigration policies are affecting attendance at international sports events.
The story highlights immigrant concerns about attending major public events in the U.S.
The report is by FRANCE 24 journalists and focuses on U.S. immigration enforcement.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that Monsanto is not responsible under state laws for not warning consumers about cancer risks on its weedkiller Roundup’s label. The court said federal law controls pesticide labeling and requires using the EPA-approved label, which does not include a cancer warning.
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The case is Monsanto Co. v. Durnell.
The ruling says federal pesticide laws prevent state lawsuits about missing cancer warnings on Roundup.
The EPA requires Monsanto to use a label approved by the agency, which does not mention cancer.
Seven justices, including Justice Kavanaugh and Chief Justice Roberts, voted in favor of Monsanto.
Two justices, Ketanji Brown Jackson and Neil Gorsuch, disagreed with the decision.
Bayer owns Monsanto since 2018 and proposed a $7.25 billion settlement for current and future Roundup claims.
The settlement would involve payments over up to 21 years if approved by a Missouri court.
Thousands of users allege Roundup caused non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, a type of blood cancer.
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A 16-year-old boy was found not guilty of murder and manslaughter in the death of nine-year-old Aria Thorpe. The court heard the fatal injury happened during playfighting, and the boy did not intend to hurt her.
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The incident happened on December 15, 2025, in Weston-super-Mare.
Aria Thorpe died from a single stab wound to the chest.
The accused boy was 16 years old and cannot be named because of his age.
The boy said they were playfighting and accidentally stabbed Aria.
He left the house after the injury because he was scared and panicked.
The boy had been expelled from school earlier that day and lost phone access as punishment.
Emergency services found Aria and stopped resuscitation efforts at 18:58 GMT.
Aria’s family described her as lively and bubbly and remembered her last moments with her mother.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to strike down a Hawaii law that required people to get permission before carrying guns into stores and hotels. This means people can carry guns on private property open to the public unless the owners specifically ban them.
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The Supreme Court decision supports Second Amendment rights, which protect gun ownership.
The 2023 Hawaii law required people to get permission before bringing guns into certain private businesses, sometimes called the “vampire rule.”
The Court ruled that private business owners can still ban guns if they choose to.
The case was supported by President Donald Trump’s Republican administration.
This ruling follows a 2022 Supreme Court decision expanding gun rights in public places.
Hawaii still has other gun restrictions for places like parks, beaches, and bars, but those were not part of this case.
The suit was filed by a gun rights group and three residents from Maui.
This case is one of several recent Supreme Court cases about gun ownership and restrictions.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Bayer, the maker of Roundup weedkiller, blocking thousands of lawsuits that claimed the product caused cancer without proper warning. The Court said federal rules that found little cancer risk override state laws, stopping many cases from moving forward.
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The Supreme Court decision prevents many lawsuits against Bayer over Roundup’s cancer risks.
Bayer bought Monsanto, the original maker of Roundup, in 2018.
The ruling is linked to a case from Missouri where a man with cancer won $1.25 million in damages.
The World Health Organization called glyphosate, Roundup’s key ingredient, “probably carcinogenic” in 2015, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) disagrees and says cancer is unlikely if used properly.
Bayer set aside $16 billion for lawsuits and recently offered a $7.25 billion settlement.
About 200,000 claims related to Roundup have been filed, mostly by home users.
Bayer stopped selling Roundup with glyphosate for home use in the U.S. but may stop selling it for farming if lawsuits continue.
The ruling aligns with President Donald Trump’s administration’s stance but conflicts with advocates seeking restrictions on pesticides.
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