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Ukrainian attacks on energy facilities in Russian-occupied Crimea have caused power outages in Sevastopol, the peninsula’s largest city. Ukraine has increased strikes on Russian supply lines and infrastructure in Crimea and southern Russia.
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Ukraine launched strikes on energy and logistics targets in Crimea, causing power cuts in Sevastopol.
Crimea suspended fuel sales to the public due to these attacks and resulting shortages.
Sevastopol's Russian-installed governor warned residents to conserve phone battery and avoid panic during outages.
Parts of the nearby Kherson region under Russian control also faced power cuts.
Ukrainian drone attacks killed several people inside Russia’s Nizhny Novgorod and Belgorod regions.
Russia reported shooting down over 300 Ukrainian drones overnight, while Ukraine destroyed most of 101 Russian drones launched in return.
Ukraine struck key infrastructure in Crimea, including a railway bridge and power plant, aiming to isolate the peninsula.
US-led peace talks on the Ukraine conflict remain stalled, as global attention shifts toward Middle East tensions.
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UK warehouse landlord Segro rejected a £12.6 billion takeover offer from US company Prologis. Prologis offered 24.6% more than Segro’s share price but Segro’s board said the offer undervalued the company and its future prospects.
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Prologis publicly offered to buy Segro, a FTSE 100 company, for £12.6 billion.
The offer proposed exchanging each Segro share for 0.084 Prologis shares, valuing Segro shares at 925p each.
This offer was 24.6% higher than Segro’s closing share price on the day of the offer.
Segro’s board unanimously rejected the offer, saying it did not match their view of the company’s value.
Segro builds and rents warehouses, serving customers like Amazon and Netflix.
The company grew quickly during the Covid pandemic but its share price has fallen about 40% since early 2022.
Segro said market problems in the UK and Europe have affected its share price compared to US companies.
Prologis may try to improve its offer, but experts say the deal could lead to more foreign takeovers in the UK property sector.
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Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace introduced the TRANS MICE Act to stop taxpayer money from funding transgender-related experiments on animals. However, people pointed out that "trans mice" actually means genetically modified (transgenic) mice used in research, not transgender mice.
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Nancy Mace is a Republican congresswoman leaving politics after losing a primary for governor.
She proposed the TRANS MICE Act to end federal funding for transgender-related animal experiments.
Critics explained that "trans mice" refers to transgenic mice, which are genetically engineered for research.
Transgenic mice are often used in medical research, including cancer studies.
There is no evidence of gender-reassignment surgeries on schoolchildren as claimed by President Donald Trump at a 2024 rally.
The group Americans for Medical Progress clarified misinformation about "transgender mice" experiments, stating research focuses on sex hormones, not creating transgender mice.
Nancy Mace denied misunderstanding the term and encouraged people to read about her bill.
The article points out a confusion between "transgender" and "transgenic" terms in this political debate.
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Many renters in apartments managed by Greystar, the largest apartment company in the US, pay many extra fees on top of rent. These fees include charges like “boiler management,” “solar rebill,” and “lifestyle fees,” some of which tenants and lawsuits say are unfair or illegal. Greystar is defending lawsuits in multiple states while also settling claims that it charged hidden fees.
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Greystar owns or manages over 1 million apartments across the US.
Tenants face many extra fees besides rent, including unusual charges like “boiler management fees” and “lifestyle fees.”
The Guardian found at least 125 different fees listed in Greystar leases and documents.
Half of these fees are mandatory for tenants.
Some fees have fixed amounts, others are listed as “usage based” without specific prices.
Tenants have filed multiple lawsuits in states like Colorado, California, Nevada, and Massachusetts challenging these fees.
In 2023, Greystar paid $24 million to settle claims of overcharging renters but did not admit wrongdoing or agree to limit fees.
Greystar denies the lawsuits’ claims and states it only charges fees allowed by law and leases.
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President Donald Trump and his administration have been linked to Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan, who faced criminal charges in Romania. Reports say the Trump administration intervened to help the Tate brothers, and some of President Trump's sons have associations with Andrew Tate.
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan faced criminal charges in Romania.
The Trump administration reportedly intervened last year to assist the Tate brothers.
The Tate brothers and Trump circles have overlapped at Mar-a-Lago, Trump’s private club.
A text message from January 2025 showed Andrew Tate claiming the Trump administration would help secure his release.
Trump’s sons Don Jr. and Barron have reportedly developed friendships with Andrew Tate.
The White House denies involvement in the Tate brothers’ legal matters.
The Tate brothers have been accused of running a webcam business with women under coercion and control.
Andrew Tate promotes a form of masculinity that many describe as misogynistic and exploitative.
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A young man from Louisiana, Daniel Cressy, became the first person in his region to be functionally cured of sickle cell disease using gene therapy. This treatment allows him to pursue his goal of becoming a commercial pilot, something previously blocked by his condition.
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Daniel Cressy is 23 years old and from Metairie, Louisiana.
Louisiana has the highest rate of sickle cell disease cases per person in the US.
Sickle cell disease mainly affects African American people and can cause pain and serious health problems.
Cressy was denied a pilot license by the FAA because of his sickle cell disease.
He underwent gene editing therapy using CRISPR/Cas9 technology at Manning Family Children’s Hospital in New Orleans.
The therapy involved collecting his cells, sending them to Scotland for modification, then reinfusing them after chemotherapy.
After recovery, Cressy was declared functionally cured and rang a ceremonial bell at the hospital.
Cressy plans to become a commercial pilot, write a book, and create a charity to help others facing challenges.
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A German court decided that Google is responsible for the summaries created by its AI in search results. This ruling marks a change in how companies are legally seen when their AI changes or rewrites information from other sources.
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The court rejected Google’s argument that users should check AI summaries themselves or generally know AI may be unreliable.
Traditionally, phone companies are "carriers" that pass along information without responsibility, while publishers choose content and are liable for it.
Internet companies have tried to act as both carriers and publishers, with Section 230 of U.S. law protecting them from liability for user speech.
AI-generated summaries differ from usual search results because they rewrite content and make editorial choices, similar to a publisher.
Other companies using AI chatbots, like Air Canada, have been held liable for their bots’ statements in court.
Legal experts argue that companies should be responsible for the actions and content generated by their AI systems.
This ruling may influence how laws apply to AI tools in various industries where accuracy is important.
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Latino voters are expected to play a key role in several important U.S. House and Senate races during the 2024 midterm elections. The main issue for Latino voters is the economy, and their votes could influence control of Congress, especially in states like Texas, Georgia, North Carolina, and Louisiana.
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Latino voters could decide many close races in the 2024 midterm elections, especially for the U.S. House of Representatives.
In Texas, about one in four registered voters are Latino, and their support can affect Senate and House races.
Latino voters gave President Trump 55% support in Texas during the 2024 election, but polls show some are shifting away from Republicans.
The Latino population is growing fast in states like Georgia, North Carolina, and Louisiana, which could impact key elections there.
Leading Latino strategists say the main concern for Latino voters is the economy and cost of living.
Latino voter engagement is high because of economic worries, similar to patterns seen in the 2018 midterms.
Nearly half of Latino voters supported President Trump in 2024, including a majority of Latino men.
Experts believe Democrats might regain some Latino support, but it is uncertain how much.
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A lobbying firm linked to President Donald Trump, Mo Strategies, is working with a law firm to handle pardons and immigration cases. The firm has earned $500,000 so far for this work and is helping clients navigate the pardon process under President Trump’s administration.
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Mo Strategies is a lobbying firm started by former Trump campaign and administration officials.
The firm is working with Blessinger Legal, a law firm focused on immigration and pardons.
Mo Strategies received $500,000 for lobbying related to pardons and immigration cases.
The lobbying involves discussions with the White House and the Justice Department.
President Trump has pardoned allies and people connected to his administration during his second term.
Mo Strategies leaders have backgrounds in Trump’s 2016 and 2020 campaigns and administration.
The White House says it has a strict process for reviewing pardon requests.
Blessinger Legal helps clients with immigration cases, including those involving criminal convictions.
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President Donald Trump will give a main speech on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., to start the Great American State Fair as part of the United States’ 250th anniversary celebrations. This event will kick off a multiweek festival with exhibits, performances, and activities highlighting American culture and achievements.
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President Trump’s speech is scheduled for 7 p.m. on June 24 on the National Mall.
The Great American State Fair runs from June 25 to July 10 on the National Mall, between 14th and 4th Streets.
The fair includes over 150 exhibits from states, territories, government agencies, businesses, and civic groups.
Entertainment features live music, military bands, flyovers, military demonstrations, and a Ferris wheel.
The event is free and open to the public, with advice to use Metro or rideshare for travel due to limited Mall access.
Freedom 250 is a White House-supported public-private initiative organizing these events; it is separate from America250, a congressionally authorized group.
The celebrations mark the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding.
Multiple artists left the original lineup, leading to changes in the event format toward a more political focus.
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Senate Republicans and some Democrats worry that the U.S. government could shut down again this fall. Bipartisan talks to agree on spending bills broke down, and Republicans canceled planned actions on key funding bills.
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Senators from both parties have been trying to agree on government spending for the new fiscal year.
The talks failed this week, causing delays in passing important funding bills.
Republicans canceled the markup, which is the process to review and amend spending bills, scheduled for Thursday.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-New York) is suspected by Republicans of seeking a political fight over government funding before upcoming elections.
A government shutdown happens when Congress fails to pass laws to fund federal agencies, forcing many government functions to stop temporarily.
The previous government shutdown lasted several weeks and caused disruptions for government workers and services.
The midterm elections this year add political pressure to the spending talks.
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Republicans in Congress disagree over Vice President Vance’s criticism of Israeli officials who opposed the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding. This disagreement reflects a larger debate among conservatives about U.S. involvement in foreign issues and the country’s ties with Israel.
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Vice President Vance criticized Israeli officials for their negative comments about the U.S.-Iran agreement.
The agreement creates a 60-day period for peace talks between the U.S. and Iran.
Some Republican lawmakers support Vance’s position, while others oppose it.
This division shows a split within the Republican Party on foreign policy matters.
A key issue is how closely the U.S. should work with Israel on Middle East problems.
The debate highlights different views on America’s role in international conflicts.
The memorandum aims to create space for dialogue rather than immediate confrontation.
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Prediction markets, where people bet on the outcomes of events like U.S. elections, have grown rapidly in recent years. Platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket now handle tens of billions of dollars in trades each quarter, raising concerns about regulation and the impact on U.S. elections.
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Prediction markets allow users to bet on future events, including political outcomes.
Companies such as Kalshi and Polymarket lead this growing market.
Trading volumes on these platforms have reached tens of billions of dollars every quarter.
These markets cover a wide range of topics, from sports and entertainment to politics.
The rapid growth of prediction markets has caused concern about their regulation.
There is uncertainty about how betting might affect election processes.
U.S. elections are now influenced by new trading platforms unlike before.
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A large group that supports abortion rights is spending $23.5 million on a campaign for the U.S. midterm elections. They want to help elect Democrats who support abortion access, especially in important districts that could decide control of Congress.
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The group is called Reproductive Freedom For All.
They are spending $23.5 million, their highest amount for a midterm election so far.
The campaign aims to influence key battleground districts.
The focus is on convincing independents, moderate Republicans, and voters who split their vote between parties.
Their goal is to elect pro-abortion rights Democrats.
This campaign is part of efforts surrounding abortion rights in the U.S. political system.
Midterm elections determine control of the House and Senate in the U.S. government.
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President Donald Trump is thinking about a plan for the U.S. government to own parts of top artificial intelligence (AI) companies. This idea aims to give the American public a share in these companies and their benefits.
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President Trump is exploring ways for the U.S. government to take ownership stakes in leading AI firms.
The plan involves giving parts of these companies to the American people.
The goal is for the public to share in the profits and growth of AI technology.
This approach is unusual because it aligns the president with some critics who want more government involvement in tech.
The president mentioned these ideas publicly earlier this month.
The proposal could affect how AI companies are managed and how their gains are distributed.
It focuses on balancing private innovation with public benefit in AI development.
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Senate Republicans plan to advance the next year’s government funding bill without support from Democrats. The usual bipartisan agreement on spending bills is facing early difficulties, as meetings to approve parts of the budget have been delayed.
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Senate Republicans want to move forward on government funding bills without Democrats.
Typically, funding bills are approved with cooperation from both parties.
An Appropriations Committee meeting to progress four of the 12 spending bills was canceled twice recently.
The delays indicate a split in the usual bipartisan negotiation process.
The stalled funding process could affect the start of the new government budget cycle.
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The Trump administration praised the sentencing of eight people linked to Antifa who were convicted for a 2025 attack on an ICE detention center in Texas. The defendants received a total of 450 years in prison for crimes including shooting a police officer and damaging property.
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The attack happened on July 4, 2025, at the Prairieland ICE Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas.
Eleven people launched fireworks, damaged vehicles and a guard post, and one person fired a gun, hitting a police officer.
Benjamin Hanil Song, identified as the group leader and a former Marine reservist, got a 100-year sentence for attempted murder.
Other sentences ranged from 30 to 70 years for the seven other convicted individuals.
The Trump administration had designated Antifa as a domestic terrorist group in 2025, directing the Justice Department to crack down on it.
FBI Director Kash Patel said the agency is committed to dismantling Antifa and its funding networks nationwide.
The incident is part of a broader federal crackdown on left-wing protest groups accused of political violence.
Some political figures criticized the sentences, calling them unfair, while administration officials called them a victory against domestic terrorism.
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Tech stocks fell worldwide on Tuesday, with the Nasdaq index dropping 2.2%. The decline happened partly because investors worry about big planned spending on artificial intelligence (AI) and the possibility that interest rates will rise.
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The Nasdaq stock market index closed 2.2% lower on Tuesday.
Investors are concerned about companies spending a lot of money on AI technology.
Higher interest rates are expected, which can make borrowing more expensive.
These factors caused many investors to sell tech company shares.
The article also mentions Spain's unique climate leave policy, but this was not the main focus.
The news aims to explain recent changes in tech stock prices.
Other topics like Nvidia's upcoming results and AI's environmental impact were also noted.
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France has reported its first Ebola case in a doctor who recently returned from the Democratic Republic of Congo. The doctor is receiving treatment in a special hospital and is currently stable.
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The Ebola case in France involves a doctor who was on a humanitarian mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo).
The doctor was admitted immediately to a specialized health facility upon returning.
The doctor’s health condition is stable.
DR Congo declared an Ebola outbreak last month, but the virus had likely been spreading for weeks before that.
Over 260 people have died from Ebola in DR Congo.
About 1,000 people have been infected by the virus in DR Congo so far.
Ebola is a serious virus that can spread quickly and is deadly, especially for healthcare workers.
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A new independent inquiry into grooming gangs in the UK will start by investigating Oldham, Bradford, Keighley, and London. The inquiry, led by Baroness Anne Longfield CBE, will examine the actions of government bodies, police, and other institutions in protecting children from sexual abuse.
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The inquiry will be chaired by Baroness Anne Longfield CBE.
The first locations under investigation are Oldham, Bradford, Keighley, and London.
Past reviewed areas like Oxford and Rotherham will also be examined for progress.
The inquiry will review actions taken by government departments, police, Crown Prosecution Service, councils, and the NHS.
Over 800 recommendations related to child protection have been identified previously, but their implementation has been inconsistent.
The experiences of victims and survivors will be central to the inquiry.
Abuse survivor Fiona Goddard resigned from the inquiry in 2025 due to concerns about chair candidates’ backgrounds.
The aim is to ensure no further inquiries into grooming gangs will be needed in the future.
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