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Astronomers discovered two giant planets that are extremely light, with densities lower than cotton candy. These planets orbit a star 1,110 light-years away and are the largest known planets with such low density.
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The two planets are called "super-puffs" because they are very large but very light.
They orbit a star in the southern sky constellation called Volans, or "flying fish."
The planets have densities similar to shaving foam, much lighter than Jupiter, which is 35 times denser.
One planet takes 139 days and the other 232 days to circle their star.
They are likely made mainly of hydrogen and helium gases.
NASA's TESS satellite detected these planets, and future observations by the Webb Space Telescope will study their composition.
Super-puffs are rare; fewer than 40 are known among over 6,300 planets found outside our solar system.
Understanding these planets helps scientists learn how giant planets form in space.
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The Supreme Court will release decisions on about a dozen important cases before its summer break on Thursday. On the same day, President Donald Trump will meet with House Speaker Mike Johnson to discuss plans for a third budget reconciliation bill.
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The Supreme Court plans to issue rulings on multiple major cases on Thursday.
These decisions come just before the Court’s summer recess begins.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet House Speaker Mike Johnson at the White House on Thursday afternoon.
Their meeting will focus on advancing a third budget reconciliation bill.
Budget reconciliation is a special process that helps pass budget-related bills with a simple majority in Congress.
The cases waiting for Supreme Court decisions are described as high-profile or important.
The timing of the Court’s decisions and the meeting may influence political and legislative actions soon.
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Polls show a very close race for control of the Senate in the upcoming midterm elections. It is uncertain whether the Democrats will keep their majority.
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The Senate currently has a Democratic majority.
The midterm elections will decide which party controls the Senate.
Recent polls suggest the election results will be very close.
Both parties are actively campaigning to win Senate seats.
Voter turnout will play a key role in the outcome.
Several Senate races are highly competitive and could go either way.
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A journalist named Tony Frangie Mawad shared his experience during the first of two strong earthquakes in Venezuela. He was inside an elevator in Caracas when the quake started and said that everything was shaking when he went outside.
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Two powerful earthquakes recently struck Venezuela.
Tony Frangie Mawad was in an elevator in Caracas during the first earthquake.
He described the moment as "quite terrifying."
After the quake, he went outside and saw that everything was shaking.
The event was covered and shared by CBS News.
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President Donald Trump is meeting with House Speaker Mike Johnson to try to end a political deadlock on Capitol Hill. The meeting comes after tensions in the Senate over a war in the Middle East and disagreements on a voter ID law.
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President Trump is meeting House Speaker Mike Johnson to push his political agenda.
The U.S. Senate went on a two-week break after a heated argument during a lunch attended by President Trump.
The argument involved disagreements about the U.S.-Israel war on Iran and loyalty among senators.
President Trump canceled signing a key bipartisan housing bill earlier in the day.
Trump wants the Senate to change rules to pass a controversial voter ID bill, causing conflict with the Senate.
Some Republicans in the House oppose the Save Act, which aims to tighten voting rules.
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy clashed with President Trump over support for a resolution to limit the Middle East war.
The Supreme Court is expected to release rulings soon, including on important immigration and finance cases.
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Britain’s net zero economy, focused on reducing carbon emissions and boosting green industries, is worth £100 billion annually and supports well-paying jobs. Labour’s potential leader, Andy Burnham, faces pressure to reconsider support for net zero policies, but experts and unions emphasize the economic and political benefits of sticking to green targets.
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The UK’s net zero economy is worth £100 billion a year and offers higher-paying jobs than average.
More than 60% of UK people support net zero and climate action.
Labour lost votes to pro-climate parties like the Greens and Liberal Democrats in recent local elections.
Unions with members in oil and gas have mixed views, but most support net zero despite job declines in the North Sea sector.
North Sea oil and gas jobs have been falling for over 15 years, dropping from 36,000 direct jobs in 2013 to about 30,000 in 2024.
Clean technology is creating jobs and new industries in regions like the Humber and the North East of England.
Moving toward clean energy is seen as key for the survival of new industries globally.
Political experts warn weakening net zero policies could harm Labour’s electoral chances and economic growth.
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Senator Bill Cassidy had a loud argument with President Donald Trump during a meeting at the Capitol. They disagreed because Cassidy voted for a resolution that limited the president’s power as commander-in-chief.
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The meeting took place at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.
Senator Bill Cassidy is from Louisiana and is a Republican.
Cassidy voted for a resolution to limit President Trump’s authority as commander-in-chief the day before the meeting.
President Trump and Senator Cassidy had a heated argument during the meeting.
Cassidy said he will not be "bullied into silence" by the president.
The disagreement was about the power and decisions related to the commander-in-chief role.
This public clash shows tension between a Republican senator and President Trump.
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President Trump had a disagreement with Republican senators during a meeting about the Iran war and the SAVE America Act. He also canceled the signing of a bipartisan housing bill because he wants the SAVE America Act to be passed first.
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President Trump met with Republican senators to discuss the Iran war and the SAVE America Act.
There was a clear disagreement between the president and some GOP members during the meeting.
The Iran war topic was a major point of contention.
President Trump canceled plans to sign a bipartisan housing bill.
He wants the SAVE America Act to be passed before moving forward with other legislation.
The SAVE America Act is a priority for President Trump.
The housing bill had support from both political parties.
The meeting was described as tense by news reports.
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A heatwave in Europe is moving east, with Germany and the Czech Republic expecting very high temperatures. France has raised its health alert to the highest level due to heat-related deaths and hospital strain.
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Germany may reach 40°C in parts of the west and southwest on Thursday and nationwide on Friday.
The Czech Republic has issued an extreme weather warning for the heatwave.
France’s government raised the health alert to its highest level to protect vulnerable people and boost hospital staff.
Deaths linked to the heat include young people and older adults.
Paris has seen a rise in death rates during the heatwave, and authorities advise against outdoor exercise during extreme heat.
Several children have died in cars in the Paris region amid the heat.
Some French nuclear plants stopped operating because of the heat.
Severe thunderstorms and strong winds are expected in parts of France later this week.
Europe is warming twice as fast as the rest of the world, increasing the frequency of heatwaves and wildfires.
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A large review found many problems in maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, leading to hundreds of avoidable deaths and injuries to mothers and babies. The chief executive said he was upset by the findings and promised to take action to improve care and listen to families affected.
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The review found "systemic failures" caused avoidable harm to mothers and babies at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
About 2,500 families and over 800 staff contributed to the review that started in September 2022.
There were 520 cases with potentially avoidable bad outcomes; 155 babies died and 105 had serious brain injuries.
A "bullying and toxic" workplace culture stopped staff from speaking up about problems.
The report identified some powerful leaders who negatively influenced the maternity unit.
The trust’s chief executive, Anthony May, said he was shocked and committed to making improvements.
The trust has started implementing recommended actions, including "Martha’s Rule," a policy to escalate urgent concerns in maternity care.
A new Learning and Improvement Board, led by MP Michelle Welsh, will oversee changes at the trust.
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President Donald Trump said that U.S. gas prices should be about $2.25 per gallon, a level last seen in early 2021. He accused major oil companies of keeping prices high despite falling oil costs and has asked the Department of Justice to investigate possible price gouging.
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President Trump said gas prices should be around $2.25 per gallon nationwide, but the average was $3.92 as of the latest data.
Gas prices dropped from $4.51 a month earlier but remain higher than before tensions with Iran began.
The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments, has affected oil supply and prices.
Trump accused ExxonMobil, Chevron, Shell, and BP of price gouging, which means charging unfairly high prices.
The Department of Justice confirmed it is investigating fuel prices to ensure they are fair for Americans.
Oil experts say investigations of price gouging usually find little evidence and think prices will drop by the midterm elections but not below pre-pandemic levels.
Gas prices started rising before President Biden took office due to increased demand after the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted oil production.
Trump linked higher gas prices to actions affecting oil supply and criticized oil companies for not lowering prices enough.
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Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing damage and prompting rescue teams to look for survivors. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump had disagreements with some Republican senators.
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Venezuela experienced two deadly earthquakes.
Rescue efforts are underway to find people trapped or injured.
The earthquakes caused significant damage in affected areas.
President Donald Trump had conflicts with certain Republican senators.
The news report covers both the natural disaster and political events.
The information was shared by CBS News.
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Researchers from the University of Bergen tested a way to reduce political hostility in nine democratic countries. The method worked in eight countries but did not reduce political animosity in the United States.
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Political polarization means people and parties hold more extreme views and dislike the opposing side.
Affective polarization refers to dislike or hatred between political opponents, not just differences in opinion.
The study was conducted in Brazil, France, Germany, Italy, Poland, Spain, Sweden, the UK, and the US.
Participants rated their feelings for their own party and the opposing party to measure polarization.
One third of participants were asked to find common ground with political opponents to reduce hostility.
This approach lowered polarization scores significantly in all countries except the US.
Researchers suggest political animosity in the US is deeply rooted and harder to change.
Reduced polarization in other countries was linked to more willingness to support democratic values and compromise.
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An international effort has started to evacuate about 11,000 commercial sailors stuck in the Gulf region due to conflict-related hazards. Clearing mines and managing heavy traffic at ports make the process complicated, and it could take several weeks to finish.
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Around 11,000 commercial sailors are stranded in the Gulf.
The International Maritime Organisation (IMO) is leading the evacuation plan.
Sea mines in the area have not been completely removed, creating risks.
There is a backlog of ships and sailors caused by recent months of disruptions.
The evacuation will be a complex operation involving multiple countries.
It is expected to take weeks before all sailors are safely evacuated.
Global oil prices have dropped to their lowest point since the conflict began.
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A video circulated online showing some people leaving President Donald Trump’s speech at the National Mall in Washington, D.C., halfway through his remarks. Supporters and critics have debated what the crowd’s size and engagement say about the event.
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The video shows attendees walking towards exits around 9:08 p.m., about halfway through President Trump’s speech.
President Trump began speaking at about 8:52 p.m. and finished around 9:20 p.m.
Some reporters on site observed the crowd thinning during the speech.
Pro-Trump accounts said the crowd was large, describing "tens of thousands" and a “massive crowd.”
President Trump often uses rally attendance as a sign of political strength.
Newsweek analyzed C-SPAN footage to confirm the timing of the video clip.
The viral moment sparked online debate about crowd enthusiasm and attendance.
The White House had not provided a comment on the video by the time of reporting.
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Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold was arrested in Florida for his alleged role in a kidnapping and armed robbery that took place in February. Arnold faces several felony charges related to the incident, while his representatives deny his involvement.
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Terrion Arnold, 23, a cornerback for the Detroit Lions, was arrested for kidnapping and armed robbery.
The incident occurred in Tampa, Florida, where three men were held at gunpoint, beaten, and had belongings stolen.
Arnold faces four weapon-related charges and four charges linked to kidnapping and causing harm.
Six others have been arrested in connection with the crime; two pleaded guilty and four remain in custody without bond.
Arnold and friends reported more than $250,000 stolen from their Airbnb before the robbery happened.
Police say Arnold arranged for the victims to be taken to an apartment where the assault and theft occurred.
Arnold’s representatives claim there is no solid evidence linking him to the crime and suggest others involved may be blaming him to reduce their own sentences.
Arnold turned himself in and is scheduled for his first court hearing in Hillsborough County soon.
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Europe is experiencing extremely high temperatures and has become the fastest-warming continent. A weather pattern called a heat dome is trapping hot air over the region. Scientists link this extreme heat to climate change and are studying why Europe is so vulnerable.
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Europe is breaking temperature records in countries like Spain, the UK, and France.
A heat dome, a high-pressure system, is causing the trapped hot air over Europe.
This is the second time in one month that a heat dome has appeared over Europe.
Scientists say climate change is driving the extreme heat events.
Europe is warming faster than any other continent.
The article was published on June 25, 2026.
The content originally included a video discussing these heat events.
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The UK experienced its hottest June day ever, reaching 36.1°C in southern England. This broke the previous record from 1976, and it follows another recent record heat month, with scientists linking these changes to climate change increasing extreme weather.
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The highest temperature recorded in the UK this June was 36.1°C (97°F).
This temperature exceeded the previous June record of 35.6°C set in 1976.
The record temperature was measured in southern England.
This is the second consecutive month the UK has broken historical temperature records.
Scientists say climate change is causing more frequent and stronger heatwaves.
Europe is one of the fastest-warming continents, contributing to heat extremes.
Heatwaves like this can impact health, agriculture, and water resources.
The news was released on June 25, 2026.
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Two earthquakes have struck Venezuela, causing a building to collapse near Caracas and killing at least 160 people. The capital city and nearby areas suffered significant damage from the tremors.
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Venezuela experienced two earthquakes in a short time.
At least 160 people have died due to the earthquakes.
The capital city, Caracas, and surrounding areas were heavily damaged.
A building collapsed in El Junquito, an area on the edge of Caracas.
The country’s acting President, Delcy Rodríguez, announced the death toll.
Videos show the destruction caused by the collapse near Caracas.
The earthquakes caused chaos and emergency responses in Venezuela.
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Keiko Fujimori is likely to win Peru’s presidential election after gaining a strong lead over her opponent Roberto Sanchez. Sanchez rejects the election results and claims that the voting process was seriously flawed.
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Keiko Fujimori is a conservative candidate in Peru’s presidential race.
She has taken a lead that is considered very difficult to overcome.
Roberto Sanchez is her leftist opponent in this election.
Sanchez says he will not accept a government led by Fujimori.
He alleges there were serious problems with the election process.
Fujimori acknowledges the country is politically divided.
The situation shows a sharp political split among Peruvians.
The election coverage was reported on June 25, 2026.
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