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Rep. Frank Pallone, the leading Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, supports a pause on building new AI data centers. This is a notable endorsement from a mainstream Democrat for a policy mostly backed so far by less traditional political figures.
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Rep. Frank Pallone is the top Democrat on the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
He supports a moratorium, which means a temporary stop, on new AI data centers.
AI data centers are facilities that store and process data for artificial intelligence technologies.
The idea of stopping these centers has mostly been supported by anti-establishment politicians before this.
The moratorium is meant to give policymakers time to understand and manage the impact of AI infrastructure.
This issue was discussed during a committee meeting called a markup session.
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Top European leaders met in Berlin to promise strong support for Ukraine ahead of the NATO summit in July. They want to increase defense aid and economic pressure on Russia and work closely with the United States and Turkey.
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Leaders from Germany, Britain, France, Italy, and Poland held talks in Berlin as the European Group of Five (E5).
They pledged to support Ukraine’s defense against Russian attacks through sanctions and help for Ukraine’s energy sector.
The NATO summit will be held in Ankara, Turkey, on July 7-8, with 32 countries attending, including President Donald Trump.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said the meeting was meant to send a clear message to Russia and show European unity.
European leaders plan to increase their defense spending to support Ukraine.
They also discussed a possible NATO military mission in the Strait of Hormuz, pending agreements between the US and Iran.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer was praised for his cooperation and leadership over the last two years.
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Kenya is preparing for new protests on the two-year anniversary of youth demonstrations that led to many deaths. There are worries that violence might happen again during these upcoming protests.
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Protests in Kenya two years ago resulted in dozens of deaths.
The new protests are planned to mark the anniversary of those events.
Authorities and observers are concerned about possible violence returning.
The article also mentions sports news from Africa, including Ghana's draw with England in a soccer tournament.
Additional international updates in the article include France’s heatwave and the first Ebola case in France from DR Congo.
The focus remains on the potential for unrest and the political climate in Kenya.
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President Donald Trump had a tense lunch with Republican senators that turned into a loud argument, mainly about the war in Iran and a Senate resolution limiting his military actions. Trump also pushed for passing a voter ID law and ending the filibuster, but the meeting did not lead to clear agreements.
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The lunch involved President Trump and GOP senators, including Sen. Bill Cassidy and Sen. Ted Cruz.
Trump criticized four Republican senators who voted for the war powers resolution to restrict his military campaign in Iran.
Sen. Cassidy strongly disagreed with Trump and defended his vote, saying Trump had not clearly explained the situation to the public.
The conversation also covered Trump’s push for the SAVE America Act and ending the filibuster rule in the Senate.
Majority Leader John Thune did not speak during the lunch.
Trump canceled a planned signing ceremony for a bipartisan housing bill at the last minute.
Trump was accompanied by top officials such as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance.
Senators said the meeting did not change their opinions but gave Trump a chance to share his views.
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Disney has agreed to pay $50 million to settle a lawsuit claiming it forced live TV streaming services to raise prices by requiring them to include Disney channels like ESPN. The settlement affects subscribers of YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, and similar services who subscribed between April 2019 and March 2026.
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Four YouTube TV subscribers filed a class action lawsuit against Disney in November 2022.
The lawsuit accused Disney of making live TV streaming more expensive by requiring providers to include ESPN and other Disney channels.
Disney also owns Hulu + Live TV, and its pricing influenced the whole streaming live pay TV market.
YouTube TV's base price rose from $35 to $65 after adding Disney-owned channels.
Disney agreed to pay $50 million without admitting any wrongdoing.
The settlement covers customers of YouTube TV, DirecTV Stream, DirecTV Now, and AT&T TV Now from April 2019 to March 2026.
Disney agreed to consider letting distributors offer fewer Disney channels, including ESPN, for three years after the final settlement approval.
The final court hearing to approve the settlement is scheduled for January 14.
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A recent increase in home batteries connected to Australia’s national power grid means the country will need fewer new power transmission lines, saving money. This is important as electricity use in Australia is expected to nearly double in the next ten years.
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More homes in Australia are installing batteries to store electricity.
These home batteries are linked to the national power grid.
The rise in battery use reduces the need to build many new transmission lines.
Transmission lines carry electricity over long distances from power plants to homes.
Electricity demand in Australia is expected to almost double within about 10 years.
Saving on transmission lines helps reduce overall costs in the power system.
The news comes amid ongoing debates about tax changes and housing prices in Australia.
The article is part of wider coverage on Australian politics and the economy.
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A federal appeals court has allowed the Trump administration to continue faster deportations across the country. However, another federal judge has stopped the administration from arresting immigrants when they come to court.
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A federal appeals court ruled in favor of the Trump administration's expedited deportation plans.
This ruling lets the administration speed up deportations nationwide.
A different federal judge blocked the administration from making arrests at immigration courts.
These decisions affect how the government handles immigration enforcement.
The developments were reported by CBS News immigration correspondent Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
The conflict involves balancing quicker deportations with limits on arrests in court settings.
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The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences invited 529 new members, including actors Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, and Stephen Fry, to join its ranks this year. These new members come from diverse backgrounds and have made important contributions to the global film industry.
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529 new members were invited to join the Academy this year.
Notable invitees include actors Jacob Elordi, Jenna Ortega, and Stephen Fry.
Jacob Elordi was nominated for an Oscar for his role in Guillermo del Toro’s Frankenstein.
Jenna Ortega is known for the TV series Wednesday and will appear in the film Klara and the Sun.
Stephen Fry has acted in many Hollywood films and hosted the Bafta awards 12 times.
The total Academy membership could reach 11,319 if all accept.
Women will make up 36% of Academy members, 25% are from underrepresented groups, and 22% are international.
The Academy recently banned awards for acting and writing work done by artificial intelligence starting in 2027.
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A U.S. federal judge has temporarily stopped the Justice Department from getting medical records of transgender minors who received gender-affirming care in New York. The judge ruled this could violate patient privacy and scheduled a later hearing to decide on a longer order.
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Judge Katherine Polk Failla issued a temporary restraining order blocking subpoenas for transgender patients' medical records.
The subpoena was issued by a grand jury in Texas but ordered to New York providers.
The lawsuit was filed by families and patients after a hospital disclosed the subpoena.
The judge said the subpoenas could violate privacy rights and target transgender people unfairly.
President Donald Trump, in his second term, has pushed policies restricting transgender rights, including banning gender-affirming care for youth.
Trump also directed the Justice Department to investigate and stop transgender healthcare practices.
The judge's order lasts 14 days, with a hearing set for July 8 to consider extending it.
Similar subpoenas from Texas courts have faced blocks in other states supporting transgender rights.
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Europe is experiencing an early heat wave caused by a weather pattern called a heat dome, which traps hot air over the region. This has led to record-high temperatures, health risks, and even deaths, with climate change making such heat waves more common and intense.
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A heat dome is a high-pressure system that stays in one place and traps heat and humidity.
It forms from a bulge in the jet stream, a fast-moving wind high in the atmosphere.
The heat dome causes the air to sink and compress, raising temperatures on the ground.
Several European countries, including France, Italy, Spain, and the UK, are facing very hot weather this week.
France has half the country under a red heat alert and has reported about 40 drowning deaths as people seek relief.
Climate change increases the frequency, intensity, and duration of heat waves by raising average temperatures worldwide.
Experts advise people to drink water, avoid exercise during the hottest hours, find shade, and cool off safely, especially focusing on getting relief at night.
Some events in France, such as trains, concerts, and sports, have been canceled to protect people during the heat wave.
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Scotland is working to become a leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics by creating a close partnership between companies, government, universities, and investors. A recent conference at Edinburgh Castle highlighted Scotland’s focus on building a strong tech community and attracting international investment.
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Edinburgh Castle hosted a conference called “World of Tomorrow” focused on AI, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.
Scotland emphasizes a small, well-connected tech ecosystem to help companies succeed.
Launchpad Build AI opened a research and development center in Edinburgh and raised $11 million in funding.
Several major tech companies like AMD and Universal Robots have set up hubs in Scotland and other UK cities.
Scotland has been the UK’s top destination for foreign investment outside London for the past 10 years.
The Scottish government supports innovation and has a large pipeline of renewable energy projects to help fund technology.
The conference combined Scottish cultural traditions with discussions about future technology.
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A recent survey shows that most Americans do not think military action against Iran is worth it. This comes after the U.S. and Iran signed an agreement aiming to improve talks and resolve ongoing conflicts.
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The U.S. and Iran recently signed a memorandum of understanding to help start negotiations.
The survey was released by Quinnipiac University on Wednesday.
About 60% of Americans said military action against Iran is not justified.
The agreement is seen as a positive step toward ending months of conflict.
The poll reflects public opinion on U.S. military involvement with Iran.
This survey highlights concerns among Americans about the cost and benefits of conflict.
The result shows a preference for diplomatic solutions over military ones.
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A multi-story apartment building in Horlivka, a city controlled by Russia in the Donetsk region of Ukraine, was hit by drone strikes. Russian-installed local authorities said the strikes were carried out by Ukrainian forces and reported that at least three people were killed.
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The drone strikes hit a multi-story apartment building in Horlivka.
Horlivka is in the Donetsk region, an area controlled by Russia.
Local authorities installed by Russia said Ukraine carried out the strikes.
At least three people died because of the attack.
The incident shows ongoing conflict in eastern Ukraine involving drones.
The Donetsk region is a significant area in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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A recent report reveals that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) have dramatically increased spending on advanced surveillance technology during President Donald Trump’s current term. The report shows that contracts for tech tools, including AI-powered systems, face recognition, and phone spyware, have reached record levels to track migrants and support border enforcement.
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ICE and CBP doubled their spending on surveillance technology from 2024 to 2025, reaching over $310 million.
In 2026, this spending rose to a record $513 million.
Contracts have steadily increased since 2013 when spending was under $50 million.
Major tech companies involved include Palantir (data analytics) and Anduril (AI surveillance tech, drones, and border towers).
Surveillance tools funded include facial recognition, social media data scraping, phone hacking devices, and autonomous drones.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) supports innovation by funding startups and research programs that develop new surveillance technologies.
Programs like the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) have provided $845 million since 2004 to help tech startups create surveillance products.
There is concern about ICE’s increasing surveillance capacity and limited government oversight.
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President Obama said that President Trump is very focused on him and thinks about him a lot. Obama used the phrase "a suite in his head" to describe how much Trump thinks about him.
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President Obama spoke on the "All the Smoke" podcast.
Former NBA player Matt Barnes co-hosted the podcast.
Obama said President Trump has an "obsession" with him.
Obama described this as existing in a "suite in his head."
The discussion mentioned Trump’s fascination with Obama and his family, but Trump was not named directly.
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A federal appeals court ruled that the Justice Department cannot get Michigan’s full voter registration list, which contains private voter information. The court said the government’s request is not allowed under the voting laws cited and upheld a lower court’s decision blocking the disclosure.
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The 6th Circuit Court ruled 2-1 against the Justice Department’s demand for Michigan’s unredacted voter rolls.
The voter list includes sensitive data like names, birth dates, driver’s license numbers, and partial Social Security numbers.
The government used a 1960 civil rights law, but the majority said this law does not give the right to request such data.
Michigan’s Secretary of State refused to give the full list but provided a public version.
Nine district courts have dismissed similar suits filed by the Justice Department in other states.
The lower court judge noted that forcing release of private voter info could interfere with the constitutional right to vote.
President Donald Trump’s administration has sought changes to election rules, including new ID requirements for voters and mail ballot conditions.
A separate federal judge blocked parts of Trump’s election directives as unconstitutional.
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The UK recorded its hottest June day ever, with temperatures reaching 36.1°C (97°F) in Hampshire. The heatwave is expected to continue, causing school closures, travel disruptions, and health concerns, while much of southern and central England and Wales remain under extreme heat warnings.
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The highest temperature of 36.1°C was recorded in Gosport, Hampshire, breaking the previous June record from 1976 and 1957.
A red extreme heat warning is in effect until Thursday night for parts of southern and central England and south Wales.
The heatwave may push temperatures up to 38°C by Thursday or Friday.
Hundreds of schools in England and Wales have closed due to the heat.
Train companies advised passengers to avoid non-essential travel because of the heat conditions.
The UK is experiencing "tropical nights," where temperatures stay above 20°C at night.
The Met Office warns the heat could cause serious health problems and increase risks at beaches and lakes.
Similar extreme heat is affecting parts of Europe, including record temperatures in France.
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French scientists studied how oxygen moves through wine corks using a small experimental bottle system. They found that corks don’t just block air but also slowly release oxygen themselves, affecting the wine’s aging process in complex ways.
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Researchers at the University of Burgundy in France led the study on oxygen transfer through corks.
The team created tiny glass vials sealed with small corks to mimic real wine bottles but allow precise oxygen measurements.
Oxygen affects how wine ages: a little oxygen helps mature wine, but too much makes it go bad.
The experiment lasted 18 months and tracked oxygen levels inside the miniature bottles.
Four phases of oxygen transfer were identified after sealing, starting with oxygen balancing between wine and gas inside.
For the first six months, most oxygen entering the wine came from inside the cork, not from outside air.
The cork releases oxygen from tiny spaces within its structure, contributing to the wine’s chemistry.
This finding shows corks act like a living ingredient by controlling oxygen flow during wine aging.
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Elon Musk’s net worth fell below one trillion dollars due to drops in Tesla and SpaceX stock prices. After SpaceX’s record-setting initial public offering (IPO), Musk had briefly become the world’s first trillionaire, but recent market declines caused by concerns about interest rates and AI have reduced his wealth.
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Elon Musk’s net worth fell to about $970 billion after Tesla and SpaceX shares dropped.
Musk became the first person to be worth over $1 trillion on June 12 following SpaceX’s IPO.
SpaceX’s IPO raised $75 billion, marking the largest IPO in history.
SpaceX stock rose 19% on its first day, from $135 to around $154 per share.
A global stock market selloff hit tech stocks hard, including companies linked to AI.
Most of Musk’s wealth is in company shares, not cash he can spend quickly.
Musk remains the richest person in the world, with a net worth far above the second-richest, Larry Page.
Musk’s net worth grew by $338 billion since January despite recent losses.
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An Air Canada flight from Newark to Halifax had to land unexpectedly at Boston’s Logan Airport because the pilot became unable to fly due to a medical issue. The co-pilot took control, and the pilot was taken to a hospital after landing.
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The flight was Air Canada Flight 7664, leaving Newark Liberty International Airport at 12:39 p.m.
The plane was headed to Halifax, Nova Scotia.
The pilot became "incapacitated" during the flight, prompting a diversion to Boston.
Boston Logan Airport received notice of the diversion just before 1:40 p.m.
The plane landed safely around 2 p.m.
Emergency medical services met the plane on the runway and took the pilot to Massachusetts General Hospital.
The co-pilot flew the plane safely to the airport.
No further details about the pilot’s medical condition have been shared.
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