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James Carville, a Democratic strategist, said he would not include Darializa Avila Chevalier, the Democratic candidate for New York’s 13th Congressional District, in the House Democratic caucus if she wins. He said her political views do not align with those of the Democratic Party.
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James Carville is a strategist for the Democratic Party.
Darializa Avila Chevalier is the Democratic nominee for New York’s 13th Congressional District.
Carville said he would not seat Avila Chevalier in the House Democratic caucus if she wins.
The House Democratic caucus is a group of elected members who share the party’s goals and policies.
Carville said Avila Chevalier’s views are very different from those of other Democrats.
He emphasized that the Democratic Party supports pluralism, which means accepting different opinions.
Carville’s comments suggest a disagreement within the Democratic Party about Avila Chevalier’s place in the group.
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A 33-year-old woman fell 120 feet while hiking on Mount Larrabee in Washington state. The U.S. Coast Guard rescued her by helicopter and took her to medical help because her injuries stopped her from walking down on her own.
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The woman fell down a steep gully on the south side of Mount Larrabee near the Canadian border.
She was seriously injured and could not descend the mountain by herself.
Washington state emergency officials asked the U.S. Coast Guard for help.
The Coast Guard helicopter crew searched for 40 minutes and rescued her using a hoist.
The rescue happened around 8:40 p.m. Pacific Time before nightfall.
She was flown to Bellingham Airport, where emergency medical teams were ready.
Teams from the Coast Guard, local fire departments, and search and rescue worked together on the mission.
The hiking group helped during the rescue because they had survival training and safety gear.
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The United States will celebrate its 250th Independence Day on July 4. A news organization is asking people born on July 4 to share how having a birthday on this date affects their identity and feelings about being American.
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The U.S. will mark 250 years of independence on July 4.
Some Americans were born on July 4, sharing the date with Independence Day.
A news outlet is collecting stories from people born on July 4.
They want to know how sharing a birthday with the U.S. anniversary influences their sense of identity.
People can submit their experiences anonymously if they want.
The form is encrypted to keep responses secure.
Contributors may be contacted for more details but their information is protected.
The goal is to use these stories in a feature about the 250th anniversary.
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The United States is celebrating 250 years since its independence on July 4, with events in Washington DC led by President Donald Trump. The anniversary comes during a time of political tensions, both within the country and in its international relations, and a survey is open for Americans to share their feelings about the nation's future.
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The U.S. marks 250 years of independence on July 4, 2026.
Celebrations in Washington DC are overseen by President Donald Trump.
Events are planned across the National Mall to commemorate this milestone.
The country is experiencing political tensions and concerns about political violence.
Internationally, the Trump administration has shifted away from some European allies and is managing tensions in the Middle East.
Civil rights groups have expressed worry about crackdowns on free speech and marginalized communities.
The Guardian has created a secure, encrypted survey to collect Americans’ views on the nation’s future.
Respondents can share their thoughts anonymously and upload photos if they wish.
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Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Antibes to strengthen cooperation on defense and energy. This meeting came shortly after a disagreement between Meloni and U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Giorgia Meloni is the Prime Minister of Italy.
Emmanuel Macron is the President of France.
They met in Antibes, a resort on the French Riviera.
The meeting aimed to improve cooperation on defense and energy.
The meeting followed a recent disagreement between Meloni and President Donald Trump.
The event took place on June 25, 2026.
This meeting is part of ongoing international diplomatic relations in Europe.
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The US government and Colossal Biosciences have partnered to sequence the genomes of all endangered species in the United States and preserve tissue samples. This effort aims to support conservation by helping manage populations and possibly restore species in the future.
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Over 2,300 plant and animal populations in the US are currently listed as endangered.
The Endangered Species Act requires the government to protect these species and their habitats.
Colossal Biosciences is a biotech company focused on gene editing and conservation technologies.
The project will create a "BioVault" to store tissue samples and reproductive cells from endangered species.
The US Fish and Wildlife Service will collect samples and help build the archive.
Genome data will be shared openly with scientists and conservationists worldwide, with some restrictions for tribal lands and to protect species from poaching.
The goal is to use this data to improve breeding programs, population management, and future restoration efforts.
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President Donald Trump canceled the event to sign a housing affordability bill that was supported by both Republicans and Democrats. He said Congress should pass a voter ID bill called the SAVE Act before he signs the housing bill.
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President Trump canceled the signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill.
The housing bill aims to make housing more affordable for Americans.
Both Democrats and Republicans support the housing bill.
President Trump wants Congress to pass the SAVE Act, a voter identification bill, first.
The SAVE Act requires voters to show identification when voting.
Massachusetts Democratic Rep. Stephen Lynch spoke about how the housing bill would help people.
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The Pentagon has restarted the rule that all military boot camp recruits must get a flu shot. This decision follows a flu outbreak at the Air Force boot camp in Lackland, Texas, where nearly 300 people became sick.
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The flu shot was made optional for military recruits in April by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
The flu vaccine requirement is now mandatory again for all new recruits across military branches.
The outbreak at Lackland Air Force Base sickened about 275 people over three weeks.
Only 40% of recruits got the flu vaccine when it became optional.
The base trains around 700 new recruits every week in close living and working conditions.
The decision to restore the vaccine mandate was planned before the outbreak occurred.
Army, Navy, Air Force, NSA, and Defense Health Agency requested permission to require the vaccine.
Advocacy groups welcome the return of mandatory flu shots, saying it will protect troops and save lives.
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A court in Paris is set to make a decision about a climate change case against TotalEnergies, a major French energy company. The case claims the company is breaking a law that requires businesses to avoid harming human rights and the environment by not cutting enough oil and gas production.
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The court ruling is scheduled for Thursday in Paris.
The lawsuit was filed by several environmental groups and the city of Paris.
It targets TotalEnergies for allegedly violating the 2017 corporate duty of vigilance law.
This law requires companies to take steps to prevent harm to people and the environment.
The case is the first to use this law to address climate change issues.
France recently experienced record high temperatures, highlighting climate concerns.
TotalEnergies is a big oil and gas producer in France.
The outcome could force the company to reduce its fossil fuel production.
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Two earthquakes hit Venezuela one after the other, causing major damage to buildings and streets. Rescue teams are working to find survivors, but they have limited resources.
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Two earthquakes occurred back-to-back in Venezuela.
The earthquakes caused serious damage to the country's infrastructure.
People in Caracas, the capital city, were very scared by the events.
Search-and-rescue teams are looking for survivors in the rubble.
The teams have limited equipment and resources to carry out their work.
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A Newsweek map shows that most European countries guarantee at least four weeks of paid vacation by law, often more when public holidays are included. The United States does not have federal rules requiring paid vacation or paid public holidays, making its system very different from Europe’s.
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Most European countries require at least 20 working days (four weeks) of paid vacation by law.
Some countries like Sweden, Denmark, and France guarantee even more paid leave, up to five weeks.
Public holidays add between 10 and 14 extra days of paid time off in many European countries.
In total, European workers often get between 30 to 40 paid days off each year.
The UK offers 28 days of statutory leave, usually including public holidays.
The United States has no federal laws mandating paid vacation or paid public holidays.
Paid leave is seen as a legal right in Europe but is generally a voluntary benefit in the U.S.
This difference has sparked online discussions, especially during international events like the FIFA World Cup.
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Senate Republicans voted against a measure to limit President Trump’s war powers concerning Iran after he criticized senators who opposed his plan. The vote was close, and some senators who earlier opposed the president changed their votes after private briefings.
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Senate Republicans rejected a war powers resolution to limit President Trump’s actions in Iran by a vote of 47-50-1.
President Trump criticized Republican senators who voted against his war plans during a heated lunch meeting.
Senator Bill Cassidy argued with Trump after the president questioned why anyone would support the War Powers Act.
After a White House briefing from Trump’s allies, Cassidy voted against a similar war powers measure.
Senator Rand Paul voted “present” to give President Trump more space to negotiate peace.
The rejected measure was similar to another war powers resolution passed by the House but had no strong legal power.
Senate majority leader John Thune said President Trump was pleased with the vote outcome.
The Senate adjourned for a two-week recess shortly after the vote.
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DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin is speaking to a House committee about how the Department of Homeland Security is working. This meeting happens after disagreements between immigration officers and states about how President Trump’s deportation policies are being carried out. Recently, a federal judge stopped the administration from taking some actions.
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Markwayne Mullin is the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
He is testifying before a House Appropriations Committee panel.
The hearing focuses on oversight of the DHS.
There have been disagreements between federal immigration officers and state governments.
These disagreements relate to the enforcement of President Trump’s deportation policies.
A federal judge recently blocked the administration from carrying out certain actions related to immigration.
The situation has caused months of conflict and debate.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said that voters are tired of traditional politics. In recent Democratic primaries, candidates supported by Mamdani, who identifies as democratic socialists, won several important races by defeating current officeholders.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani is from New York City and a member of the Democratic Party.
Voters showed frustration with "status quo politics" in recent Democratic primaries.
Three candidates backed by Mamdani won Democratic primary races for U.S. House seats.
Six candidates supported by Mamdani won Democratic primaries for New York State Assembly seats.
Most of these winners defeated incumbents, meaning current lawmakers lost their races.
Mamdani identifies with democratic socialism, a political viewpoint that focuses on social and economic reforms.
The wins suggest a shift in voter preference toward more progressive candidates in New York.
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Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania responded to comedian Larry David’s criticism of a UFC event held at the White House. Fetterman told TMZ to “lighten up” in reaction to David calling the event embarrassing.
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The UFC fights were held at the White House.
Larry David called the UFC event embarrassing.
Senator John Fetterman mocked Larry David’s comment.
Fetterman used the phrase “lighten up, Francis” in response.
The exchange took place during an interview with TMZ’s Jacob Wasserman.
Fetterman is a Democrat representing Pennsylvania.
The article centers on reactions to the UFC event at the White House.
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On February 28, 2026, the US and Israel launched large attacks on Iran, saying Iran posed an immediate nuclear threat. This conflict grew from over 30 years of secret efforts by Israel to stop Iran’s nuclear program, including cyberattacks and targeted killings.
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The US and Israel attacked Iran on February 28, 2026, over concerns about nuclear weapons.
Israel has used sabotage, assassinations, and cyberwarfare to disrupt Iran’s nuclear activities.
The Stuxnet computer virus damaged centrifuges at Iran’s Natanz nuclear site.
Iran’s nuclear scientist Mohsen Fakhrizadeh was killed with help from artificial intelligence technology.
Israel’s commandos took 1.5 tons of secret nuclear documents from Iran.
Iran says enriching uranium is a right and important to its identity and power in the region.
Despite attacks in 2025, nuclear talks in Geneva continued, with Iran moving to reduce weapons-grade uranium.
Israel pushed the US into war before negotiations could end peacefully, causing worldwide impacts.
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Some congressional Democrats have criticized President Trump's peace plan with Iran. They say Trump should not have started the war but also do not support his agreement that aims to end the conflict.
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President Trump proposed a peace initiative with Iran.
Many Democrats in Congress have mixed reactions to this plan.
They agree Trump should not have started military actions against Iran.
Despite this, they often oppose the peace agreement Trump made.
The memorandum of understanding is meant to create a way to end the war.
The disagreement shows division among politicians about how to handle Iran.
The article suggests these political moves might not work well for the Democrats.
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Samsung announced the Galaxy A27 5G, releasing it in select markets starting July 3. The phone has a bigger, smoother screen, a new Qualcomm processor for better performance, improved software features, and comes in four colors.
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The Galaxy A27 5G has a 6.7-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.
It uses a Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor, replacing Samsung’s previous Exynos chip.
The phone offers 6GB or 8GB of RAM and storage options of 128GB or 256GB, with microSD support up to 2TB.
The rear camera setup includes a 50MP main camera, a 5MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP macro lens; the front camera is 12MP.
It has a 5,000mAh battery with 25W fast charging and runs Android 16 with Samsung’s One UI 8.5.
The phone has an IP64 dust and splash resistance rating, lower than the previous model’s IP67.
Samsung promises six years of software updates and security patches for this phone.
The Galaxy A27 5G is priced from £319 for the 128GB version and £379 for 256GB.
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Scientists studied teeth from Homo naledi fossils found in South Africa's Rising Star Cave and discovered all of them were genetically female. This suggests that the remains were likely placed there on purpose, possibly indicating early burial practices by this ancient human relative.
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Homo naledi fossils date from about 335,000 to 236,000 years ago.
Over 20 Homo naledi skeletons were found in the Rising Star Cave system in South Africa.
Researchers analyzed proteins in dental enamel to determine the sex of the individuals.
All 23 teeth samples showed only the female version of a protein (AMELX), with no male version (AMELY) detected.
The chance of finding only females by accident is extremely low (about 0.0000954 percent).
This points to a deliberate act, such as burying the dead in the cave.
Even the babies found were all female, making accidental death unlikely.
The findings may show early evidence of funerary culture among ancient hominins.
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Russian authorities used phone-hacking tools made by the Israeli company Cellebrite on a political prisoner months after Cellebrite said it stopped working with Russia. An investigation found that these tools helped Russian officials get private information from the prisoner's phone to build criminal cases and track contacts.
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Russian authorities used Cellebrite’s phone-hacking tools on Andrei Pivovarov, a Russian political prisoner.
Cellebrite announced it had ended contracts with Russia months before the hacking took place.
The tools allowed Russian officials to access messages and contacts on apps like WhatsApp and Viber.
Information taken from Pivovarov’s phone was used in legal cases and to target his contacts.
Citizen Lab, a research group, confirmed with high confidence Cellebrite’s tools were used.
Cellebrite claims it aims to avoid misuse and highlights differences from other spyware companies.
Human rights investigators found Cellebrite did not deactivate the tools already sold to Russia.
Cellebrite holds rights to deactivate devices sold but has not done so with equipment in Russia.
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