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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel wants to produce more of its own weapons instead of relying mostly on the United States. This comes as Israel’s arms exports grow and tensions rise over U.S. talks with Iran.
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Israel currently receives military aid from the United States.
Prime Minister Netanyahu wants Israel to build its own weapons production.
Israel’s arms exports reached a record $19 billion last year.
Israel markets its weapons as "combat-proven" because of its involvement in conflicts.
Growing demand for Israeli weapons has boosted its defense industry.
There are rising tensions due to the U.S. peace deal with Iran.
Israel’s move toward self-reliance could risk its relationship with the U.S.
Experts discussed the implications of Israel’s arms industry and security situation in the article.
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France experienced a new record for high temperatures during a heatwave in Western Europe. A climate expert warned that in the future, people might look back at this period as relatively cool compared to coming years.
Key Facts
France set a new heat record on June 24, 2026.
Western Europe is currently experiencing very high temperatures.
Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, a climate science professor, made the statement about future temperatures.
He was previously a vice chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).
The expert said that this heatwave might seem cool compared to expected hotter years ahead.
Rising temperatures affect environments like coastal waters and agriculture.
France is considered well-prepared for heatwaves compared to some other European countries.
Efforts to reduce carbon emissions can help lower future heatwave severity.
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A $45,000 certificate of deposit (CD) account can earn hundreds to thousands of dollars in interest depending on the term length. CD accounts offer higher fixed interest rates than regular savings accounts, helping savers grow their money securely over a set time.
Key Facts
Traditional savings accounts currently have very low average interest rates around 0.38%.
CDs pay higher, fixed interest rates that stay the same until the account reaches maturity.
CD terms vary from 3 months up to 10 years, allowing flexibility to match saver goals.
Current CD rates hover around 4% or higher at many banks.
A $45,000 CD at 3.95% for 3 months can earn about $438 interest.
The same amount at 4.16% for 2 years can earn about $3,822 interest.
Interest is guaranteed if the CD is kept until maturity without early withdrawal.
Early withdrawal usually causes fees that can reduce or eliminate interest earned.
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President Trump had a heated argument with Senator Bill Cassidy during a private meeting in the Capitol. The disagreement occurred after Senator Cassidy said the president was not clear with the public about the possibility of war with Iran.
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The meeting took place behind closed doors in the Capitol on Wednesday.
President Trump and Senator Bill Cassidy had a loud and intense argument.
Senator Cassidy accused President Trump of not being honest about war powers related to Iran.
The dispute involved disagreement over the Iran war powers vote.
The argument was so strong that it drew the attention of another senator nearby.
Senator Bill Cassidy is a Republican from Louisiana.
The issue centers on how much power the president has to engage in military action against Iran.
This event reflects tensions within the Republican Party over foreign policy decisions.
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The Ohio Supreme Court decided not to hear an appeal from Mackenzie Shirilla, 21. She was convicted of murder for causing a 2022 car crash that killed her boyfriend and a friend.
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Mackenzie Shirilla was convicted in 2023 for murder related to a car crash.
The crash happened in 2022 and resulted in two deaths.
Prosecutors said Shirilla intentionally drove very fast, about 100 miles per hour, without braking.
Shirilla asked for a new trial, but the Ohio Supreme Court refused to review her appeal.
She is 21 years old.
The victims were her boyfriend and another friend.
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A top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, Rep. Robert Garcia, requested detailed information from contractors working on the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation. The pool has shown problems like algae growth and peeling paint since the renovation was finished during President Trump's administration, which cost over $16 million.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation was completed during President Trump’s administration.
The renovation cost taxpayers more than $16 million.
After the renovation, the pool developed algae and peeling paint issues.
Rep. Robert Garcia sent letters to the contractors responsible for painting and cleaning the pool.
Garcia asked for contracts, work scope, water quality records, communications with the National Park Service, and payment details by July 8, 2026.
Democrats lack subpoena power to force contractors to provide information or respond.
President Trump said the pool will be drained again for permanent repairs around the Fourth of July.
Six people were arrested for alleged damage to the pool, but no charges were filed, and authorities have not provided evidence of vandalism.
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Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten unveiled a monument to honor the Moluccan community and formally apologized for the mistreatment they faced. The Moluccan people were brought to the Netherlands after Indonesia gained independence in 1949 because they had fought alongside Dutch forces during colonial times.
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Prime Minister Rob Jetten unveiled a monument dedicated to the Moluccan community.
The monument recognizes the Moluccan community's suffering under Dutch colonial rule.
The Moluccans were brought to the Netherlands after Indonesia's independence in 1949.
Many Moluccans had fought alongside Dutch forces during the colonial era.
A formal state apology was issued alongside the unveiling of the monument.
The monument marks a significant recognition of a dark chapter in Dutch colonial history.
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A report found serious problems with maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, where 520 mothers and babies were harmed or died over several years. The report exposed poor care, understaffing, and bullying, leading to calls for a public inquiry into maternity services across England.
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Between 2012 and 2025, 444 women and 76 babies at Nottingham University Hospitals were harmed in ways that might have been avoided.
The review was led by Donna Ockenden, a maternity safety expert, who investigated care at two Nottingham hospitals.
Problems included poor monitoring of babies during labor, misreading health signals, delays in scans, and failure to act quickly on concerns.
27 mothers died between 2006 and 2024, with care failures possibly playing a role in six deaths.
Families and staff described a culture of bullying and toxic behavior that made improvement difficult.
The government is considering a public inquiry into maternity care across the NHS, but not all families agree on this.
The review gathered evidence from over 2,500 families and 800 staff members connected to the hospitals.
Health Secretary James Murray called the findings "horrific" and said the NHS failed these families catastrophically.
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The Trump administration plans to ask Congress to allow the sale of E15, a gasoline blend with 15% ethanol, all year long. Currently, E15 is only allowed during part of the year because it can cause more air pollution in hot weather. The administration wants to keep gas prices lower and support rural jobs by making this change permanent.
Key Facts
E15 is a gasoline mix that contains 15% ethanol.
Normally, E15 can only be sold part of the year due to pollution concerns in hot weather.
The Trump administration will ask Congress to allow E15 all year round.
E15 gas usually costs about 25 cents less per gallon than regular gasoline.
Making E15 permanent could save consumers over $20 billion in fuel costs yearly.
Corn-growing states and supporters say E15 helps reduce gas prices and supports rural jobs.
The Environmental Protection Agency temporarily allowed E15 sales this year during the summer driving season.
The move aims to help lower gas prices amid tensions with Iran affecting fuel costs.
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NASA satellite images show that Arizona’s San Carlos Reservoir is nearly empty, holding less than 1 percent of its capacity after a severe drought and water releases. The low water levels caused nearly all the fish to die and raised concerns about water supply for farms and communities.
Key Facts
The San Carlos Reservoir had only 389 acre-feet of water on May 22, 2026, down from about 60 percent full in June 2023.
The reservoir is fed by the San Carlos River, part of the important Gila River system in the Southwest.
Built by the Coolidge Dam, the reservoir supports about 100,000 acres of farmland.
Fish deaths occurred because low water levels reduced oxygen in the reservoir.
The reservoir is closed indefinitely due to health risks from decomposing fish.
The water loss was caused by very low snowfall (only 2 percent of normal) and required water releases to downstream farms.
Similar low water events and fish kills happened before, including in 1976 and 2018.
There is hope for recovery if above-average rainfall happens during the summer monsoon, possibly helped by El Niño.
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A federal judge has stopped the Justice Department from obtaining medical records of transgender patients treated at New York City hospitals. The judge issued a temporary order to protect these records from being accessed during an investigation.
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A federal judge named Katherine Polk Failla made the ruling.
The ruling applies to hospitals in New York City.
It blocks the Justice Department from getting medical records of transgender people.
The order is temporary and was made at the request of the plaintiffs (those opposing the subpoenas).
The investigation is related to transgender health care.
The Trump administration’s Justice Department wanted access to the records.
The judge’s ruling prevents this access for now.
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A large review of maternity care at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust found serious problems that caused injury or death to many mothers and babies. The hospital leaders apologized, and the UK government said it would take quick action to fix the issues.
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The review is the largest maternity care investigation in NHS history.
It focused on Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Hundreds of mothers and babies were harmed or died due to failures in care.
The report described the problems as deep-rooted and systemic, meaning they were widespread and built into how things worked.
Hospital leaders have publicly apologized for these failings.
The UK Health Secretary promised immediate steps will be taken in response.
The review highlights significant challenges in the UK’s maternity care system.
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Citizens in Albania are protesting a plan by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner to build a $4 billion luxury resort on protected land along the Adriatic Sea. The project faces criticism over land deals, government involvement, and concerns about privatizing public coastline.
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The protest movement is called the Flamingo Revolution of 2026.
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner want to build a luxury resort on land bought through Kushner’s Qatari contacts.
There are claims of no-bid government contracts and fraudulent land sales involving organized crime figures.
Some local ethnic Greeks have been mistreated, causing diplomatic tensions.
Albania’s prime minister supports the project, saying it will boost tourism.
The project raises questions about mixing President Donald Trump’s family business interests with diplomatic power.
President Trump has appointed family members to key government roles related to international affairs.
Public protests in Albania appear stronger than in the U.S. or France regarding this issue.
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A federal judge has permanently stopped President Donald Trump’s order that would require voters to prove their citizenship when voting. The judge agreed with 19 states that sued, saying the President does not have the power to change how states run federal elections.
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The judge’s name is Denise Casper.
The ruling stops the citizenship proof requirement for voting.
19 states filed a lawsuit against this rule.
The judge said the President cannot change state election rules.
The rule was part of an executive order from President Trump.
The case focuses on federal elections, which states run.
The Constitution gives states control over how elections are managed.
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The Walt Disney Company agreed to pay $50 million to settle a class-action lawsuit that accused it of raising streaming prices by forcing services like YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream to include costly channels in their basic packages. Current and former subscribers between April 2019 and March 2026 may claim a share of the settlement by submitting a form before September 8, 2026.
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Disney settled a $50 million federal antitrust lawsuit related to streaming service pricing.
The lawsuit claims Disney bundled expensive channels, like ESPN, into base packages, leading to higher costs.
YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream subscribers from April 1, 2019, to March 31, 2026, are eligible to apply for payment.
Subscribers do not need to be currently active; canceled accounts may also qualify.
Payments depend on subscription length, location, and total claims filed.
Claimants must submit a claim form online or by mail by September 8, 2026.
A judge will hold a final approval hearing on January 14, 2027, before payments are distributed.
Claimants typically self-certify their subscription history without needing proof.
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France is experiencing very high temperatures during a heatwave. Many people find air conditioning too expensive, especially the most vulnerable, raising concerns about how to handle future heatwaves fairly.
Key Facts
France is facing a record-breaking heatwave with very hot weather.
Air conditioning can help people stay cool but is costly for many.
Vulnerable groups may not afford air conditioning during heatwaves.
Some experts suggest improving public services to help those affected.
Long-term solutions involve adapting infrastructure to hotter climates.
France is considered well-prepared for heatwaves compared to some countries.
Similar heat challenges are affecting other parts of Europe.
Discussions include policy ideas like shorter work hours or climate-related leave in response to heat.
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Mortgage interest rates increased from under 6% in April to around 6.5% in June, partly due to inflation and Federal Reserve policies. Rates may drop slightly in July if inflation decreases or geopolitical tensions ease, but predicting exact changes is difficult.
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Inflation reached over 4% in May, the highest in more than three years.
The Federal Reserve paused interest rate changes in June but may increase rates later this year.
Mortgage rates rose from below 6% in April to about 6.5% in June despite the Fed’s pause.
Geopolitical tensions can indirectly raise mortgage rates by pushing inflation higher.
The next inflation report is due July 14, and the Federal Reserve will meet on July 29.
Lenders may adjust mortgage rates before official Fed actions based on economic signals.
Other factors like unemployment reports and the 10-year Treasury yield also affect rates.
Personal credit scores and debt levels influence the mortgage rate a borrower can get.
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Ukraine is using new drones that have artificial intelligence to target Russian military sites far inside Russian territory. These drones help Ukraine strike important places and weaken Russia's ability to continue the war after more than four years of fighting.
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Ukraine has increased attacks on Russian infrastructure and resources.
The goal is to disrupt Russia's military operations.
Ukraine is using AI-powered drones called Hornet drones.
These drones allow strikes deep inside Russian territory.
The conflict relates to Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.
The use of AI gives Ukraine an advantage in the conflict.
The report about this came from France 24 on June 24, 2026.
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President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak at the start of the Great American State Fair in Washington, which celebrates America’s 250th anniversary. Several musical performers originally planned for the event have withdrawn, citing concerns related to the event.
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President Trump will speak at the Great American State Fair kickoff in Washington.
The event marks the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The fair is a large celebration held on the National Mall.
More than half of the musical acts initially set to perform have pulled out.
Some performers left due to concerns about the event, although the article does not specify the exact reasons.
The Great American State Fair includes concerts and other festivities.
The event has attracted significant public attention as part of the birthday celebrations.
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A new immigration and asylum bill, introduced by Shabana Mahmood, will be presented to UK Members of Parliament next week. The bill aims to increase forced removals of refused asylum seekers, strengthen age checks, limit some human rights claims, and change the asylum appeals system.
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The bill will be debated in Parliament next Tuesday.
It plans to increase forced removals of people who have been refused asylum.
It will introduce stricter age checks for asylum seekers claiming to be children.
The bill aims to limit applications based on Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights, which covers the right to family life.
The current independent asylum appeals court will be replaced by a new appeals body within the Home Office.
The bill includes measures to stop late claims under the modern slavery framework.
The bill does not currently include plans to double the time required for indefinite leave to remain from 5 to 10 years, but this may be introduced separately.
Refugee charities have raised concerns about the bill’s rapid introduction and potential harm to children and families seeking protection.
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