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A scientist named Kent Kiehl has studied the brains of criminals to find signs of psychopathy. His brain scan evidence has been used in many US court cases to argue that some defendants should get lighter sentences because their brains show they might not fully understand right from wrong.
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Kent Kiehl is a researcher who studies prisoners' brains to find traits linked to psychopathy, a disorder involving a lack of empathy or guilt.
In 2009, Kiehl testified in the trial of Brian Dugan, a convicted serial killer, using brain scans and a psychopathy checklist.
Brain scans used were done with functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), which shows brain activity when subjects see emotional images.
Despite Kiehl’s testimony, Dugan was sentenced to death; his sentence was changed to life imprisonment after Illinois paused the death penalty.
After this trial, brain scan evidence has been used in thousands of criminal cases in the US to argue for lighter punishment.
A 2019 study found brain-based evidence appeared in over 2,800 court opinions and about 10-12% of murder trials involved such arguments.
The idea is that certain brain abnormalities may make some people more prone to criminal behavior, which can affect their legal responsibility.
Scientists remain cautious, and the use of brain evidence in court is still controversial and debated.
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The movie "The Devil Wears Prada 2" will be available to watch digitally starting June 30, 2026, on platforms like Prime Video and Apple TV. It will then be available to stream exclusively on Disney+ and Hulu from July 29, 2026, and will come out on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD on July 28, 2026.
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"The Devil Wears Prada 2" is a sequel to the 2006 hit film directed by David Frankel.
The first movie made over $677 million worldwide.
The second movie stars Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway returning as Miranda Priestly and Andy Sachs.
The film is about Andy returning to Runway magazine and teaming up with Miranda to save the magazine.
Digital rental and purchase start June 30, 2026, on services like Prime Video, Apple TV, and Fandango at Home.
Physical copies on Blu-ray and 4K Ultra HD will be released on July 28, 2026.
Streaming on Disney+ and Hulu will begin exclusively on July 29, 2026.
Bonus features include behind-the-scenes footage, fashion insights, a music video by Lady Gaga and Doechii, and audio commentary.
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Sir Keir Starmer met Andy Burnham as he plans to step down as prime minister and wants a smooth transfer of power. Burnham, who recently won a by-election, is the only candidate so far to possibly replace Starmer and could become prime minister by mid-July.
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Sir Keir Starmer announced he will resign as prime minister after less than two years in office.
Starmer met with Andy Burnham, who won a recent by-election in Makerfield.
Burnham is currently the only candidate for Labour party leadership and could become prime minister around 17 July.
Access talks with government officials will start soon to prepare candidates for leading the government.
Starmer agreed to pause major spending and policy decisions until a new prime minister takes over.
Burnham supports existing fiscal rules and promises not to raise major taxes like income tax, VAT, or National Insurance.
He plans to focus on more public control of utilities, building council houses, and improving the economy.
Some Labour MPs consider other leadership candidates, but it is unclear if they will officially run against Burnham.
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Keir Starmer has announced he is resigning as the U.K. prime minister less than two years after winning the general election with the Labour Party. Andy Burnham is currently the leading candidate to become the next prime minister.
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Keir Starmer was the prime minister of the United Kingdom.
He led the Labour Party to a general election win.
Starmer resigned from his position as prime minister.
His resignation comes less than two years after taking office.
Andy Burnham is now considered the top candidate to replace him.
The news was reported and explained by CBS News.
The reasons behind Starmer’s resignation were discussed in the CBS News report.
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The U.S. labor market may be stronger than monthly job reports have shown, as upcoming data revisions could add jobs instead of cutting them. This change suggests more job growth through early 2026 than currently reported, affecting views on the economy and Federal Reserve policies.
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For the first time in years, job data revisions might increase the official job count rather than reduce it.
Monthly payroll reports are based on surveys and often get updated later with more complete job records.
Recent signs show steady unemployment and faster payroll growth than last year.
Economists estimate about 230,000 more jobs were created through the end of 2025 than reported in current payroll data.
The government will release the next annual job data update early next year, revising numbers through March 2026.
Previous large downward revisions might be fading due to factors like slower immigration and changes in how new businesses are counted.
If job growth is stronger, it supports the idea that the Federal Reserve might keep raising interest rates.
Some economists see reduced reasons to expect easier monetary policy based on these improved job data trends.
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The US Supreme Court ruled that Damon Landor, a former Louisiana inmate, cannot sue prison guards who shaved off his dreadlocks against his Rastafarian religious beliefs. The court said a federal law protecting religious freedom in prisons does not allow lawsuits against individual officials.
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Damon Landor is a former inmate in Louisiana who had his dreadlocks shaved off by prison guards.
Landor argued that shaving his dreadlocks violated his Rastafarian faith, which views dreadlocks as a spiritual symbol.
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Landor cannot sue the individual prison officials for monetary damages.
The court said the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA) protects religious rights but does not allow suing individual state employees.
RLUIPA applies to prisons that receive federal funding but requires officials' consent to be sued personally.
Conservative justices formed the majority; three liberal justices disagreed with the ruling.
Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote that Congress cannot impose this kind of legal responsibility on individual officials without their consent.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, saying RLUIPA aims to protect prisoners' religious rights.
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Nancy Guthrie, mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, has been missing since February 1, 2026, in Tucson, Arizona. Savannah Guthrie made a public appeal for anyone with information to come forward after ransom notes suggested her mother had died.
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Nancy Guthrie, age 84, was reported missing from her home near Tucson on February 1, 2026.
The FBI released video showing a masked person at her front door soon after she vanished.
Blood matching Nancy Guthrie’s was found on her porch.
Two ransom notes were received, one demanding millions in Bitcoin and another stating Nancy had died.
CNN reported the kidnappers did not plan to kill her, but she died shortly after being taken.
Savannah Guthrie publicly asked the public to help by sharing any information they might have.
Volunteers searched areas near Tucson and the Arizona-Mexico border but have not found Nancy.
Local police referred questions about the ransom notes to the FBI, which has not commented publicly.
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Germany plans to raise the retirement age to about 70 by the early 2090s to help keep its pension system stable as people live longer. Chancellor Friedrich Merz supports these changes, which also include investing pension contributions in the stock market and expanding who must pay into the system.
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Germany's retirement age will gradually increase to around 70 by the early 2090s, linked to life expectancy.
The current pension age is set to be 67 in the early 2030s.
Early retirement options will be removed, including the right to retire at 63 after 45 years of work without pension cuts.
Pension contributions will be invested in the stock market to grow the fund’s value.
The plan includes making civil servants and self-employed people pay into the pension system.
Germany has one of the fastest-aging populations, with 23% of people aged 65 or older in 2024.
The reforms aim to prevent the pension system from collapsing and distribute the financial burden more fairly among generations.
The government wants to pass the reforms quickly, but some politicians and unions have raised concerns about fairness.
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Dr. Anil Menon, an emergency room doctor, is preparing for an 8-month mission aboard the International Space Station. During his time in space, he will conduct scientific studies related to health and medicine.
Key Facts
Dr. Anil Menon is an ER doctor selected for a space mission.
The mission will last for 8 months.
He will live and work on the International Space Station.
His studies will focus on health and medical research in space.
The mission aims to increase understanding of how space affects the human body.
This is part of ongoing research to support long-duration space travel.
The news was shared by ABC News with comments from Dr. Darien Sutton.
The mission is scheduled for the year 2026.
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Ibrahim Khaldoon Hilmi, an American businessman, was arrested in Turkiye and returned to the US to face charges for a $3.7 billion Medicare fraud scheme. He is accused of using fake companies to submit false claims for medical equipment that patients never requested or received.
Key Facts
Hilmi ran companies, including Sunshine Senior Solutions, that appeared legitimate but were fronts to steal Medicare money.
Medicare is a US health insurance program for seniors and people with disabilities.
The fraud involved billing for durable medical equipment like knee braces and catheters that were not delivered or ordered.
Hilmi fled the US in May 2025 before authorities could arrest him and remained on the run for over a year.
Turkish authorities arrested him, and the FBI transferred him back to the US through a formal process.
His arrest is part of a larger federal effort called Operation Gold Rush targeting Medicare fraud and organized crime.
Hilmi will face federal court charges and could receive fines or prison time if convicted.
Another fugitive accused of a $1.3 billion Medicare fraud was also caught recently, highlighting the scale of such crimes.
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President Donald Trump continues to say that the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was vandalized after reports showed the new base covering is peeling. The pool was recently renovated by the Trump administration for millions of dollars, but it now faces issues like green water caused by algae.
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President Trump maintains his claim that vandalism occurred at the Reflecting Pool.
The Reflecting Pool is located at the Lincoln Memorial.
The pool recently underwent a costly renovation led by the Trump administration.
The renovation cost millions of dollars.
After the renovation, the new base covering is peeling off.
The water in the pool has turned green due to an algae bloom.
The article discusses problems appearing shortly after the renovation was completed.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against a Rastafarian inmate who said prison officials forcibly shaved his dreadlocks, violating his religious rights. The Court decided he cannot sue individual prison employees for money damages under a law protecting religious freedom in prisons because only institutions, not individuals, can be held liable.
Key Facts
The case involved Damon Landor, a Rastafarian inmate in Louisiana whose dreadlocks were cut by prison staff against his religious beliefs.
Landor sought monetary damages from the prison employees under the Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act (RLUIPA).
The Supreme Court majority said RLUIPA does not allow suing individual officials for damages, only the state or institutions that accept federal funding conditions.
The decision was 6-3, with conservative justices forming the majority and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissenting.
The Court emphasized that individuals must consent to legal obligations tied to federal funding, which prison staff did not do personally.
The ruling contrasts with previous Court decisions favoring religious liberty claims, such as those related to pandemic restrictions, prayer by coaches, and religious schooling.
The decision may limit remedies available to prisoners who face religious rights violations by individual staff members.
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Governor Kathy Hochul is expected to win the 2026 New York governor's race, but Republican Bruce Blakeman is trying to make the race competitive by focusing on issues like affordability, taxes, and public safety. Polls currently show Hochul leading by a large margin, but she has seen some drops in approval ratings, especially among independents and men.
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Kathy Hochul is the Democratic governor of New York and the favorite to win re-election in 2026.
Bruce Blakeman, the Republican nominee, is campaigning on concerns about cost of living, taxes, and crime.
New York is a very Democratic state but has shown some competitiveness in recent elections.
Recent polls show Hochul ahead by about 16 to 22 points.
Prediction markets give Democrats about an 88-90% chance to win.
Hochul’s approval ratings have dropped recently, hitting lows in the last year.
Many voters, including Democrats, are concerned about housing and cost of living.
Hochul benefits from New York’s large number of registered Democrats compared to Republicans.
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Representative Dan Goldman is trailing progressive Brad Lander in polls for the Democratic primary in New York’s 10th Congressional District. The race highlights a choice between moderate and progressive leadership in a district known for strong progressive support.
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Brad Lander leads in recent polls: one showed 57% support for Lander vs. 23% for Goldman, another showed 47% for Lander vs. 42% for Goldman.
Prediction markets give Lander about a 98-99% chance of winning.
The 10th District covers parts of lower Manhattan and Brooklyn, areas with many progressive voters.
Goldman is seen as more centrist and has faced criticism from progressives for his stance on Israel.
Lander has the endorsement of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, reflecting the mayor’s influence in the city’s progressive politics.
Goldman supports Israel firmly but criticized its current leadership and policies regarding Gaza.
The primary election is a key test of the progressive movement’s influence in New York politics.
This race is one of several in 2026 where progressives challenge moderate Democrats in New York City.
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The National Guard and U.S. Park Police are watching the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after it turned green from algae and had blue paint floating on it. This is part of a response to prevent further damage to the pool.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool showed green water due to an algae bloom.
Blue paint was also found floating on top of the pool’s water.
The National Guard and U.S. Park Police began patrolling the area on Monday.
The patrols aim to stop people from harming the pool.
The Department of the Interior is involved in addressing this situation.
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Nancy Guthrie, mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared earlier this year near Tucson, Arizona. A ransom note sent after her disappearance expressed regret about her death and suggested the kidnappers felt some sympathy for her family.
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Nancy Guthrie disappeared from her home near Tucson, Arizona, early in 2024.
A first ransom note demanded cryptocurrency and said she was safe.
A second note, sent later, said Nancy died soon after she was taken.
The second note did not ask for money but showed regret over her passing.
Former FBI agent Jennifer Coffindaffer said the note showed unusual empathy from the kidnappers.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and FBI are actively investigating the case.
Savannah Guthrie and her siblings made a public video offering to pay for their mother’s safe return.
The kidnappers described Nancy as “buried with nature,” but did not reveal her exact location.
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Kevin Buehler, chief innovation officer at Rogo, explained that artificial intelligence (AI) could change the way financial firms like Wall Street banks are organized and operate. Instead of just helping individuals work faster, AI might shift how tasks are assigned, reduce some manual work, and change the roles of junior and senior employees.
Key Facts
AI tools are moving deeper into financial work, handling tasks like creating pitch materials, spreadsheets, and company analysis.
These tools may reduce the need for many junior bankers who currently do manual work.
Firms could use the extra time to focus on clients, coaching, or higher-judgment activities instead of just cutting costs.
Buehler predicts a shift from a pyramid structure in banks to a “skyscraper” model, with senior leaders at the top and AI-skilled professionals in the middle.
An example from DBS Bank in Singapore shows that retraining staff to use AI and focus on customer service can increase revenue and market share.
Adoption of AI tools is often higher among junior staff at first; senior leaders may adopt them more when the tools match their workflows.
AI adoption may be uneven and the transition period could present challenges.
Future AI use might extend beyond speeding up work to redesigning whole business processes, like mergers and acquisitions.
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A Chilean court found three former agents of Augusto Pinochet’s secret police guilty of killing Ronni Karpen Moffitt in a 1976 car bomb attack in Washington DC. The agents were sentenced to 15 years in prison for their roles in the murder.
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Ronni Karpen Moffitt, an American working with Chilean diplomat Orlando Letelier, was killed by a car bomb in Washington DC in 1976.
Three former agents of Chile’s secret police (Dina) were convicted for Moffitt’s murder and sentenced to 15 years in prison.
The secret police operated under Pinochet’s dictatorship and targeted opponents in Chile and abroad.
The bombing was ordered directly by Pinochet and planned by Dina’s chief Manuel Contreras.
The killing caused tension between Chile and the US, which later placed an arms embargo on Chile.
Previous legal actions had punished some involved Chilean military officials and an American collaborator named Michael Townley.
Moffitt’s family and supporters see the court ruling as a long-awaited step toward justice.
Orlando Letelier was an outspoken critic of Pinochet and was murdered in the same attack.
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Iran and Oman said they will study fees for services in the Strait of Hormuz through a joint group, aiming to manage the waterway together. Both countries said they have rights over the strait but promised safe passage without tolls, despite the U.S. opposing any charges.
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Iran and Oman will work together to decide on fees for services in the Strait of Hormuz.
They claim sovereignty over their territorial waters in the strait.
The joint group will discuss future navigation rules and related costs following international standards.
Iran plans to charge "maritime service fees" after a 60-day free period stated in a deal with the U.S. and Oman.
The U.S. strongly opposes any tolls or fees on the strait and has threatened sanctions against Oman.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route used for about 20% of the world's oil and natural gas shipments.
Iran previously closed the strait but lifted the blockade in line with a recent agreement with the U.S.
Both countries declared commitment to international law and toll-free safe passage through the strait.
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The article argues that adding four new seats to the Supreme Court under a future Democratic government would actually be reversing previous changes, not packing the court. It suggests that expanding the court in this way is a way to restore balance.
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The proposal is to add four new seats to the Supreme Court.
This would happen under the next Democratic-led government.
The current Supreme Court has fewer justices than it did in the past.
Adding seats can change the court’s balance.
The article says this expansion is "unpacking" the court, meaning restoring it.
The term "court-packing" usually means adding seats to influence decisions.
Here, the article argues this is not court-packing but correcting past changes.
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