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Paris has opened a section of the Canal Saint Martin for swimming to help people cool down during a record-breaking heatwave. This measure aims to provide relief to residents facing very high temperatures.
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Paris opened part of the Canal Saint Martin for public swimming.
This action responds to an exceptionally hot and record-breaking heatwave.
The canal provides residents a place to cool off and escape the heat.
The heatwave is affecting many parts of Europe with extreme temperatures.
Authorities in France are alerting people about risks like forest fires due to the heat.
Similar heatwaves have caused multiple deaths and challenges in the region.
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General Christopher Donahue, the last U.S. soldier to leave Afghanistan in 2021, is stepping down from his command of U.S. Army Europe and Africa after 18 months. His deputy will take over temporarily as the Army considers lowering the rank needed to lead this command amid ongoing Pentagon changes.
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Gen. Christopher Donahue led U.S. Army forces in Europe and Africa and also commanded NATO’s Allied Land Command.
Donahue was the last U.S. soldier to leave Afghanistan on August 30, 2021, ending nearly 20 years of war.
He plans to step down from his post on July 2, after less than two years in the role.
His deputy, Maj. Gen. Christopher Norrie, will temporarily take over leadership duties.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is making changes to reduce the number of top generals and reshape military leadership.
The Army is discussing changing U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s command rank from four-star to three-star general.
Hegseth has criticized some NATO allies and is conducting a review to focus more on Europe taking primary defense responsibility.
Donahue was widely respected and seen as a potential future leader of the entire Army or Joint Chiefs of Staff.
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Andy Burnham plans to move parts of the prime minister’s office from London to Manchester if he becomes prime minister later this year. This move aims to share power more evenly across the country and address regional differences.
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Andy Burnham is currently the Member of Parliament for Makerfield and the former mayor of Greater Manchester.
He wants to shift some operations of the prime minister’s office to Manchester as part of decentralizing government power.
Burnham is expected to include this plan in a speech about devolving power scheduled for next week.
He is a leading candidate to become the next prime minister after Keir Starmer announced his resignation.
Burnham supports giving all UK regions the power to elect mayors and have their own devolved governments.
He promotes a “Makerfield test” to measure how government policies affect his local constituents.
The UK has significant regional inequality, which Burnham says is partly due to political power being focused in London.
Some government departments have already moved offices to northern towns like Darlington, where 1,600 civil servants will work in a new building.
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Many parents want to bring back summer activities from the 1990s for their children in 2026. They hope to reduce screen time by encouraging kids to try games and fun from that time.
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Parents feel nostalgic about the summers they had in the 1990s.
They want to help their kids experience similar summer activities.
The idea is to spend less time on phones, tablets, or computers.
Emily Oster, CEO of Parent Data, discussed this trend on CBS Mornings.
Activities focus on outdoor and simple fun from the 1990s.
The trend encourages family bonding and creativity without screens.
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Tech stocks fell again as investors worry that spending on artificial intelligence (AI) might not bring big returns in the future. This has caused people to sell tech shares, affecting the stock market worldwide.
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Tech stocks dropped in value recently.
Investors are unsure if AI investments will be profitable over time.
The selling of tech stocks is part of a wider market reaction.
The situation reflects concerns about long-term gains from AI.
Yahoo Finance reported and explained this market trend.
CBS News covered the story with additional details.
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Bahrain Mujagata, at 21 years old, became London’s youngest licensed black-cab driver in late 2025 after passing a demanding test called the Knowledge. He learned the city’s streets while studying and working hard, continuing a family tradition of black-cab driving.
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Mujagata is London’s youngest black-cab driver, licensed at age 21.
The Knowledge test requires memorizing about 25,000 streets and many landmarks in London.
Most candidates take 3 to 4 years to pass; Mujagata took 2 years and 5 months.
He moved to Britain from Uganda four years ago.
Mujagata studied for his A-levels and started university while learning the Knowledge.
He rides a moped early in the morning to practice routes before traffic increases.
The number of licensed black-cab drivers in London has dropped by over a third in ten years.
Mujagata juggles driving with studying computer science and taking acting classes.
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Congress has not yet taken steps to fix the growing shortfall in Social Security funds. Waiting longer to act may lead to more difficult decisions in the future.
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Social Security is facing a financial shortfall soon.
Congress has not made changes to address this problem yet.
Delaying action could make it harder to fix later.
The shortfall means Social Security may not have enough money to pay full benefits.
Early solutions give more options to maintain the program.
Waiting could force bigger benefit cuts or tax increases.
Social Security is an important program that provides money to retirees and others.
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Taiwan has more pet cats and dogs than children aged 14 and under due to a very low birthrate. This decline in births is part of a global trend causing economic and social challenges that Taiwan’s leaders view as a national security concern.
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In 2025, Taiwan had about 3.2 million pet cats and dogs versus 2.68 million children aged 14 and under.
Taiwan’s birthrate dropped to a record low total fertility rate of 0.695 in 2025.
Taiwan had only around 107,000 births in 2025, about a quarter of what it had in the 1960s.
New Taipei City has more pets than children by roughly 162,000, reflecting high housing costs and residents moving from Taipei.
Young Taiwanese often delay or avoid having children due to financial pressures and instead keep pets for companionship.
President Lai Ching-te calls the birthrate decline a national security issue and introduced family support policies, including monthly subsidies per child.
Experts say financial incentives alone may not fix the problem without addressing long work hours, housing costs, and living expenses.
The trend of low birthrates affects many countries, including South Korea, China, and Japan, leading to concerns about aging populations and shrinking workforces.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republican leaders are holding a press briefing to discuss efforts to bring back a national spying law called Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA). This law, which lets the government collect certain intelligence without a warrant, expired on June 12 after disagreements involving President Donald Trump’s appointment to a federal agency.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is leading efforts to restore Section 702 of FISA.
Section 702 allows some government surveillance without a warrant.
The law expired on June 12.
Democrats opposed renewing the law, partly due to a dispute over President Donald Trump’s appointment of Bill Pulte to a federal agency.
Bill Pulte was appointed Director of the Federal Housing Finance Agency in an acting capacity by President Trump.
Republicans are pushing to revive the law despite Democratic objections.
The briefing aims to update the public on their plans and arguments for renewing Section 702.
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Richard Glossip, who spent many years on death row in Oklahoma and was almost executed three times, will have a new murder trial starting September 28. His original conviction was overturned because prosecutors used false testimony, and the state has decided to retry him without seeking the death penalty.
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Richard Glossip was arrested in 1997 and convicted of killing his former boss, Barry Van Treese, at an Oklahoma City motel.
He was sentenced to death and had nine execution dates set but was spared each time due to concerns about lethal injection methods.
The U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction last year because prosecutors allowed false testimony about a key witness’s mental health.
The key witness, Justin Sneed, testified against Glossip in exchange for avoiding the death penalty.
Glossip was released on bond in May after spending decades in prison.
Oklahoma’s Attorney General, Gentner Drummond, chose to retry Glossip but will not seek the death penalty this time.
Glossip has consistently said he is innocent and has received public support from figures like Kim Kardashian.
Van Treese’s family wanted the original conviction to remain but the Supreme Court ruled otherwise.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Gulf countries to address their worries about a new deal that aims to end the war between the U.S. and Iran. The deal includes a ceasefire extension and plans to resume shipping through a key waterway, but Gulf nations remain concerned about Iran’s missile attacks and regional influence.
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Marco Rubio met with UAE leaders to discuss Gulf security concerns about the U.S.-Iran deal.
The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum last week to extend a ceasefire and seek a permanent peace.
The war started on February 28, with the U.S. and Israel striking Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei.
Iran responded by attacking Gulf countries, including missile and drone strikes on the UAE, Kuwait, and Qatar.
Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route for Gulf oil and gas exports, causing financial losses.
The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz for ships and lifting U.S. sanctions on Iran.
President Donald Trump stated no fees or charges should be applied to ships passing through the strait.
The agreement does not cover Iran’s ballistic missiles or its relationships with regional allies, which worry Gulf states due to past attacks.
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A deadly Ebola outbreak is growing worse in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Doctors from the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention say the country needs more resources to stop the disease.
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Ebola is spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Africa CDC doctors say more support is needed to control the outbreak.
The outbreak is described as deadly, indicating many people are affected.
Public health experts are working to fight the disease.
Funding cuts by USAID under President Trump's administration have hurt communities there.
CBS News reported on the situation and interviewed health advocates.
The lack of resources is a major challenge in stopping Ebola.
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The White House released a new app that automatically downloads onto government employees’ work phones and cannot be deleted. The app offers updates, live events, and direct access to President Trump but has raised concerns about privacy and security vulnerabilities.
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The White House app started auto-downloading on government phones in March.
Federal workers at departments like Agriculture, State, and Labor have tried removing the app but found it reinstalling itself.
The app lets users see social media posts linked to President Trump and the White House, including a “text President Trump” button with a pre-filled message.
The app’s news section includes positive coverage of the administration and criticism of Democrats.
Privacy policies are minimal and do not clearly explain how user data is handled.
Cybersecurity experts flagged the app for sharing location and IP data with third parties soon after launch.
The app was developed by Ohio company 45Press, which has received government contracts worth millions.
A Russia-based company’s widgets inside the app exposed White House officials’ personal data, but a fix has been implemented.
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Amnesty International says Libyan authorities are becoming more violent toward migrants. The group also accuses the European Union of supporting these abuses by cooperating with Libya as it tries to control migration.
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Amnesty International reports increasing violence against migrants in Libya.
The EU is accused of being involved in serious human rights abuses in Libya.
Libya is described as having xenophobic (fear or hatred of foreigners) and racist policies.
The EU has introduced a new Migration and Asylum Pact to manage its borders.
NGOs criticize the EU for working with Libya despite these reports of abuse.
Migrants in Libya face harsh treatment, including physical violence and torture.
The issue is linked to efforts to stop migration across the Mediterranean Sea.
Human rights organizations call for better protection of migrants in Libya.
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Three congressional candidates endorsed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their primary elections. These wins could influence the direction of the Democratic Party in the future.
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All three candidates supported by Mayor Zohran Mamdani won their primaries.
The victories took place on a Tuesday election day.
The candidates are running for the U.S. Congress.
Zohran Mamdani is the Mayor of New York City.
These results may affect the strategy and policies of the Democratic Party going forward.
The news was analyzed and explained by Ed O’Keefe on CBS News.
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President Donald Trump has taken actions that influence upcoming elections. During his first term, he challenged the 2020 election results and supported efforts that disrupted the process. Now, he continues to hold strong influence in Congress and the political scene.
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President Trump encouraged a group that tried to stop Joe Biden’s election win in 2020.
He did not take steps to stop the resulting violence.
No legal consequences were taken against him for these actions.
President Trump has increased his political power since then.
He has strong support within Congress.
His influence affects upcoming election strategies and campaigns.
The situation is seen as impacting the fairness of elections in the near future.
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The U.S. Senate voted to limit President Donald Trump's authority to conduct military actions against Iran. This decision was unusual because it included support from some Republicans who joined Democrats to pass the resolution.
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The Senate passed a resolution to restrict President Trump's war powers concerning Iran.
Four Republican senators voted with Democrats in favor of the resolution.
The vote is considered a rare public disagreement with President Trump by members of his own party.
The resolution aims to limit the president’s ability to use military force without Congressional approval.
The move reflects concerns about escalating tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
This action was reported by CBS News with coverage by Aaron Navarro.
The Senate's vote highlights ongoing debates about the balance of war powers between Congress and the president.
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Camp Mystic, an all-girls Christian camp in Texas, filed for bankruptcy after deadly floods killed 28 people there nearly a year ago. The camp faces lawsuits from victims’ families who say it did not protect the girls during the flood.
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Camp Mystic filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Houston’s U.S. Bankruptcy Court.
The camp’s debt is over $10 million, but its assets are between $100,001 and $500,000.
The flood on July 4 killed 25 girls, two teenage counselors, and the camp owner, Richard Eastland.
At least 136 people died in the flooding along the Guadalupe River area.
Families filed a lawsuit claiming the camp failed to protect the girls from the floodwaters.
Camp Mystic planned to reopen but canceled those plans due to lawsuits and public outrage.
The camp had been in operation for about 100 years before the tragedy.
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Frank Carone, who was chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams, was arrested along with several others in a federal bribery investigation related to a city contract. The case details are not yet public, and indictments were expected to be announced soon.
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Frank Carone and three others were taken into custody in a bribery probe.
The investigation involves an alleged bribery scheme tied to a New York City contract.
Indictments were expected to be revealed shortly after the arrests.
Carone’s lawyer described the indictment as weak and based on circumstantial evidence.
A spokesperson for Eric Adams said Carone dedicated many years to public service and legal work.
The arrests and investigation are ongoing legal matters.
The details of the case have not been made public yet.
The source of the arrest information spoke anonymously because they were not authorized to share details.
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A young giraffe named Gracie wandered away from a ranch in rural Texas and was missing for nearly two weeks. The animal was recently found safe, located a little farther from her home than expected.
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Gracie is a reticulated giraffe, about 3½ to 4 years old.
She wandered off from Cedar Hollow Ranch near Leakey, Texas, a town with around 700 people.
The search involved community help, helicopters, and drones.
The local sheriff’s office released information to identify Gracie and asked people to watch for her.
A $5,000 reward was offered for finding her.
The area where she was found has predators like mountain lions and coyotes.
The giraffe was found alive but the exact location has not been shared.
The case attracted attention on social media and local news outlets.
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