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The U.S. Energy Department announced $17.5 billion in loans to speed up the building of 10 large nuclear reactors, aiming to meet the growing electricity demand from data centers. These reactors could start construction by 2030 and provide power by the mid-2030s using a proven Westinghouse design.
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The U.S. government will offer $17.5 billion in loan financing for 10 new nuclear reactors.
The reactors are intended to support rising power needs from large data centers.
Construction is expected to begin by 2030, with reactors operational around the mid-2030s.
All 10 reactors will use the Westinghouse AP1000 design, which has been tested but was delayed and costly in previous projects.
Seven utilities and energy companies have shown interest, with five sites expected to be selected for two reactors each.
The loans are to help buy nuclear components and are not direct construction loans.
The government aims to reduce costs and speed construction compared to past nuclear projects in the U.S.
President Donald Trump wants to increase U.S. nuclear power production four times over the next 25 years.
Data centers currently use around 4-5% of the country’s electricity, a figure expected to nearly triple by 2028.
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ABC is asking viewers to tell the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to stop trying to control who can appear on the talk show The View. The FCC, led by Chairman Brendan Carr, is reviewing whether The View qualifies as a bona fide news program, which affects whether it must follow rules offering equal time to political candidates.
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ABC aired a commercial urging viewers to comment to the FCC about The View’s status as a news program.
The FCC has historically classified shows like The View as bona fide news, exempting them from equal-time political rules.
The View received this news exemption in 2002 during President George W. Bush’s administration.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr has started a proceeding to reconsider this exemption for The View, which could require the show to offer equal airtime to opposing political candidates.
This action came after The View interviewed Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico.
Carr has also warned broadcast stations against using talk shows for partisan political purposes and has opened a review of Disney’s TV station licenses.
ABC and Disney claim the FCC’s actions are politically motivated and an attempt to punish their editorial choices.
The FCC said ABC’s ad contains misinformation but has not specified what part.
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Senator Thom Tillis criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro for saying she would fully prosecute people accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool. This comes after President Donald Trump gave pardons last year to those convicted in connection with the January 6 Capitol attack.
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Senator Thom Tillis represents North Carolina as a Republican.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro threatened to prosecute people accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
The vandalism is related to events around January 6, 2021, when the U.S. Capitol was attacked.
President Donald Trump issued pardons to people convicted of crimes tied to the January 6 attack.
Tillis said it is hard to take Pirro seriously in her prosecution threats because of the pardons.
The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool was reportedly damaged during January 6 events.
Pirro’s comments suggest she intends to use all legal options against vandalism suspects.
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A travel blogger named Jake Rosamarin shared his experience during a hantavirus outbreak on the cruise ship MV Hondius. He went into voluntary quarantine while on the ship and described what happened during the incident.
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The outbreak involved hantavirus, a rare virus that can cause serious lung disease.
Jake Rosamarin is a travel blogger who was on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
He chose to quarantine himself voluntarily during the outbreak.
The events took place on a cruise ship, which is a passenger ship used for vacations.
The situation raised concerns about health and safety onboard cruise ships.
Hantavirus can spread through contact with rodent droppings or urine.
The news report was shared on June 23, 2026.
The cruise ship MV Hondius was directly affected by the outbreak.
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The U.S. Army plans to create two training ranges within the country to simulate battlefield conditions like those in Ukraine, including electronic warfare and drone operations. This will help soldiers practice with developers and improve their skills against drone threats. The Army also wants to develop cheaper interceptor drones because current high-tech missiles are too expensive for ongoing conflicts.
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The Army will set up two domestic training ranges in 4 to 6 weeks to simulate Ukraine-like battlefield conditions.
These ranges will include electronic warfare and drone engagement exercises with drone makers and counter-drone developers.
Soldiers will train there to improve their skills alongside technology creators.
The U.S. currently restricts electronic jamming during domestic training, limiting some counter-drone exercises.
Russia produces 3,000 to 5,000 attack drones monthly and about 600,000 smaller drones, while Ukraine makes around 30,000 interceptor drones monthly.
The U.S. produces advanced interceptor missiles like Patriot and THAAD, costing millions each, but needs cheaper interceptors for long conflicts.
President Trump has met with major defense companies to speed up production of defense weapons.
The Army is seeking new, lower-cost interceptors to complement existing expensive missile systems described as the "Ferrari" of defense products.
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Clive Davis was a famous music executive who helped start the careers of many well-known singers. He passed away on June 22, 2026, at the age of 94. A 2011 interview showed how he started his unexpected career and overcame challenges in the music industry.
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Clive Davis won multiple Grammy Awards as a music executive.
He helped launch the careers of Barry Manilow, Bruce Springsteen, Whitney Houston, and Alicia Keys.
Davis died on June 22, 2026, at the age of 94.
In 2011, he discussed how his music career began by chance.
He lost his job as head of Columbia Records in the early 1970s but made a successful comeback.
Davis was known for his famous pre-Grammy parties.
Jennifer Hudson spoke about learning from Clive Davis at one of these parties.
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The Senate will vote again on a resolution to limit U.S. military action in Iran amid ongoing conflict and efforts by President Donald Trump to negotiate an end. The vote is unlikely to change past results, but some Republicans are beginning to question the war and the deal Trump signed with Iran.
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The Senate is voting for the 10th time on a resolution to block U.S. military action against Iran.
President Trump launched the conflict independently and now needs Congress to approve funding.
The Pentagon is requesting $80 billion from Congress, mainly for supplies related to the Iran conflict.
Trump recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Iran, starting a 60-day period to reach a broader nuclear agreement.
Some Republican senators are unhappy with the deal, especially the $300 billion fund to help Iran rebuild.
President Trump plans to meet Republican senators to discuss the Iran deal amid criticism.
Vice President JD Vance is involved in negotiations aimed at stopping Iran’s nuclear program.
Democrats are encouraging Republicans to join them in opposing the Trump administration’s approach to Iran.
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Meta has stopped a company program that tracked employees’ computer use to help train artificial intelligence (AI) models. The program was paused after concerns about privacy and some data being accessible to many employees.
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The program started two months ago to collect data like mouse clicks and keystrokes.
It aimed to improve Meta’s AI models by understanding how employees used their computers.
Many employees were unhappy because their actions were tracked without their full consent.
Nearly 2,000 workers signed a petition asking for the program to stop.
Meta paused the program after finding some data could be accessed by many employees.
The company said there was no sign anyone misused the data.
Meta is spending up to $145 billion this year on AI projects.
Employee morale has dropped due to tracking issues, layoffs, and company reorganizations focused on AI.
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New business owners often underestimate how long hiring employees takes, which can delay their growth and strain resources. To hire quickly and well, owners should write clear job descriptions, use multiple channels to find candidates, pre-screen efficiently, and structure interviews to save time.
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Hiring usually takes longer than new business owners expect, often stretching from two weeks to several months.
Clear and detailed job descriptions help attract qualified candidates and speed up screening.
Using various job platforms, professional networks, and referrals broadens the candidate pool without overwhelming the process.
Pre-screening candidates with short questionnaires or phone calls helps quickly narrow down applicants.
Identifying deal-breakers early, like skills gaps or salary expectations, saves time.
Standardizing interviews improves efficiency and makes it easier to compare candidates.
Hiring the right employees supports business growth and smooth operations.
Hiring delays can lead to lost revenue and overworked owners.
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The Senate approved the 21st Century Road to Housing Act with a strong bipartisan vote of 85-5. The bill aims to increase the supply of homes and make housing more affordable by easing construction rules and limiting big investors buying homes for profit. The legislation now goes to the House, where it is also expected to pass, before heading to President Donald Trump to become law.
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The Senate passed the housing bill with an 85-5 vote.
The bill seeks to fix the housing shortage by encouraging more home building.
It limits Wall Street investors from buying homes that could go to families.
The law offers grants to convert empty buildings into affordable housing.
A study showed the US lacks 3.7 million housing units, contributing to high costs.
The cost of a starter home is $1 million or more in 242 cities, according to Zillow.
Supporters say the bill offers real bipartisan action to help Americans buy homes.
Some senators oppose the bill, saying housing regulations should be handled locally, not by the federal government.
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Scientists have found that early land animals called tetrapods, which lived over 300 million years ago, did not have a tadpole stage like many modern amphibians do. Instead, these ancient animals grew directly into miniature adults without undergoing a watery larval phase.
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Early tetrapods were ancient vertebrates that started living on land more than 300 million years ago.
Scientists assumed early tetrapods had a tadpole-like stage because modern amphibians do, but there was no previous evidence.
A new study examined fossils of embolomers, large predators from that time with features like both crocodiles and eels.
Researchers found a tiny young embolomer fossil with no signs of external gills or a tadpole phase.
The fossil had an internal yolk sac, indicating large, nutrient-rich eggs similar to reptiles and birds, not small amphibian-like eggs.
Another small embolomer fossil confirmed the absence of a tadpole phase.
The findings suggest these early tetrapods developed directly into miniature adults without metamorphosis.
This challenges long-held ideas about the early life cycles of animals that first moved from water to land.
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President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final on July 19 at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey. He will also help present the trophy to the winning team at the event, according to FIFA president Gianni Infantino.
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The 2026 World Cup is taking place in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
The United States is hosting 78 of the total 104 matches.
President Trump has not yet attended any World Cup games but may appear before the final.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino plans to present the trophy together with President Trump.
Trump received the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize in December before the 2026 World Cup draw.
Andrew Giuliani, from the White House World Cup task force, said Trump’s busy schedule has kept him from attending matches so far.
Trump has recently attended other sporting events like the NBA Finals and a UFC event.
Last summer, Trump presented the Club World Cup trophy at MetLife Stadium and stayed longer on the stage than some expected.
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The Wall Street Journal editorial board praised the U.S. men’s national soccer team for including many players who are immigrants or children of immigrants. They said this shows how immigration can benefit the country, especially as the Supreme Court prepares to rule on President Trump’s order about birthright citizenship.
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The U.S. men’s national soccer team includes many immigrants or children of immigrants.
The Wall Street Journal editorial board wrote positively about this fact.
The editorial highlighted immigration as a strength for the country.
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to make a decision soon on President Trump’s order about birthright citizenship.
Birthright citizenship means being a citizen of the U.S. if you are born on American soil.
The editorial suggested President Trump might learn from the soccer team’s success regardless of the court’s ruling.
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Forty mayors worldwide have agreed on a plan to control the growth and impact of AI data centers in cities. These data centers use a lot of electricity and water, which puts pressure on local resources and increases costs.
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The agreement was launched by C40 Cities during London Climate Action Week.
Cities hosting data centers want to limit their effects on electricity and water supplies.
Data centers need to be built on unused land and use renewable energy.
The plan includes reducing water use, pollution, and capturing waste heat.
Phoenix and Melbourne are examples of cities facing high demands from data centers.
Some places have paused incentives or construction of new data centers due to concerns.
About half of the cities that joined the pact are in the United States.
No cities from Southeast Asia have signed the pact yet due to national rules.
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President Donald Trump spoke to reporters on Tuesday before visiting a Mack Trucks factory in Pennsylvania. During this visit, he answered questions related to Iran.
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President Donald Trump visited a Mack Trucks facility in Pennsylvania.
The visit took place on a Tuesday.
Before the visit, President Trump spoke to reporters.
He answered questions about Iran during this time.
The event was covered by CBS News.
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OpenAI released a new cybersecurity AI model called GPT-5.5-Cyber that performs similarly or better than Anthropic’s Mythos 5 model. This release happened quietly, without the political issues that Anthropic has faced with export controls and government concerns.
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OpenAI introduced GPT-5.5-Cyber to improve cybersecurity work with companies and researchers.
GPT-5.5-Cyber scored 85.6% on CyberGym, a test for AI detecting software vulnerabilities.
Mythos 5 from Anthropic scored 83.8% on the same CyberGym test.
Anthropic faces export controls restricting use of its models by foreign nationals.
The White House and OpenAI did not comment on the differing treatment of these AI models.
OpenAI expanded partnerships in several countries, including Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Poland, South Korea, and the European Union.
Talks about access to Mythos were a key topic at the recent G7 Summit.
Reports suggest personal conflicts between Anthropic and the Trump administration influenced the export restrictions on Anthropic.
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China's new open-source AI model, GLM-5.2, has shown advances comparable to top U.S. models, raising concerns about how quickly China is catching up in AI technology. In the U.S., government debates continue over the safe release of advanced AI models amid fears that China could use AI to enhance cyber and military operations.
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China released an open-source AI model called GLM-5.2, which matches the capabilities of leading U.S. models like Anthropic's Opus 4.8.
The U.S. government and industry are still debating how to safely release advanced AI models due to national security concerns.
Experts estimate China has reduced the U.S. lead in frontier AI technologies to about six to nine months.
Chinese AI progress worries officials because the technology could improve surveillance, cyber attacks, and military decisions.
China’s open-source approach may make its AI technology more attractive to companies worldwide.
Some experts argue that China still lacks access to the most advanced computer chips and the vast data needed to lead in AI.
AI researchers are concerned that restricting access to U.S. AI models might limit their ability to predict future AI threats.
OpenAI recently updated its cyber-focused AI model GPT-5.5-Cyber, which performs better than some competing models.
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The future of Iran's nuclear program is uncertain as recent peace talks have not resolved key issues. President Donald Trump stated that Iran "completely agreed" to nuclear inspections, but CBS News reports that doubts remain about the program's direction.
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Iran's nuclear program status is still unclear after recent diplomatic talks.
President Donald Trump said Iran fully agreed to allow nuclear inspections.
Experts and news reports suggest there is uncertainty about Iran's commitments.
The peace talks aimed to address nuclear inspections and related concerns.
The situation is ongoing and subject to further developments.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is visiting Gulf countries to ease their concerns about an agreement aimed at ending the war with Iran. The deal includes reopening the Strait of Hormuz and stopping hostilities, but some issues like Iran’s missile program and proxy forces remain unresolved.
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Marco Rubio is on a three-nation tour in the Gulf, starting in the UAE.
The tour follows a U.S.-Iran agreement to end regional hostilities and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Vice President JD Vance led talks in Switzerland that resulted in the agreement.
Gulf countries like UAE, Kuwait, and Bahrain have been hit by Iranian missile and drone attacks.
Rubio said a $300 billion investment fund for Iran depends on Iran stopping support for terrorism.
He argued the agreement calls for Iran to stop funding proxy groups like Hamas, Hezbollah, and Houthis.
The U.S. opposes any fees or tolls for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, calling it an international waterway.
Rubio expects Gulf countries to agree with the U.S. position on keeping the Strait of Hormuz open and free to all ships.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is trying to fine immigration lawyer Vinod Doddamani for filing false asylum claims, marking the first time ICE has taken this step against a lawyer. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says Doddamani submitted 32 cases with 64 fraudulent documents that were very similar in language and facts.
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ICE announced it wants to fine attorney Vinod Doddamani for submitting false asylum claims.
Doddamani allegedly filed 32 immigration cases with 64 fake documents.
The documents had nearly identical language and details about supposed persecution.
