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San Francisco is addressing the problem of "zombie" grocery stores—stores that are closed but still leased by large companies, preventing others from opening there. City officials propose a new law to tax these empty stores, encourage new businesses to open, and improve access to affordable food for residents.
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"Zombie" grocery stores are closed stores still held by tenants, blocking new stores from opening.
These empty stores worsen food access in some neighborhoods, creating "food deserts."
Many residents, especially seniors and low-income families, must travel far to buy groceries or medicine.
San Francisco’s Affordable Groceries Act would impose a tax on large chains leaving stores empty.
The law also offers tax breaks and speeds up approval for new grocery stores.
Money from the tax would support programs to lower food prices and help underserved communities.
Food prices in the U.S. rose about 27% from 2020 to 2025, making groceries less affordable.
Nearly one-third of San Francisco residents below poverty face food insecurity, highlighting the need for action.
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A UK minister has called for a quick and smooth handover of Labour party leadership to Andy Burnham without a contest from other candidates. Labour MPs and members largely support Burnham, making him the likely next leader ahead of official nominations.
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Andy Burnham is expected to become the next Labour party leader in the UK.
Labour MPs and party members strongly support Burnham’s leadership.
Official leadership nominations open on 9 July, with Burnham seen as the clear favorite.
Some potential challengers, including Darren Jones and Al Carns, have not ruled out running but lack enough support.
Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds favors a quick transition to Burnham without a leadership contest.
Former minister Margaret Hodge thinks avoiding a leadership election would be better for the government’s work.
The article provides other UK political updates like a Brexit anniversary, court sentencing for an SNP official, and political campaigns.
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Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of US television host Savannah Guthrie, was kidnapped from her home in Arizona in January 2026. Investigators received ransom notes including one claiming Nancy had died unintentionally, and the search involving local police and the FBI is ongoing.
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Nancy Guthrie was abducted on January 31, 2026, near Tucson, Arizona.
The first ransom note demanded millions in bitcoin and contained detailed knowledge of her home.
A second note, sent on February 6, claimed Nancy had died accidentally and included an apology.
The Pima County Sheriff’s Department and FBI are actively investigating the case.
Nancy’s family publicly warned that she had poor health and lacked important medication.
A masked person was seen on security footage near her home around the time of the kidnapping.
The Guthrie family offered a $1 million reward, with the FBI adding $100,000, for information about Nancy.
Savannah Guthrie took a break from her role on NBC's Today show during the investigation and returned in April 2026.
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A United Nations investigation has found evidence that Israeli forces have deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza, contributing to ongoing violence described as genocide. The report says this has caused widespread death, injury, and trauma to children, and Israeli officials have rejected these findings.
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UN investigators say Israeli security forces deliberately targeted Palestinian children in Gaza.
The report claims this targeting is part of a plan to destroy the Palestinian people’s future in Gaza.
The investigative team previously concluded that Israel committed genocide in Gaza, which Israel denies.
Since a ceasefire in October 2025, over 265 children have been killed and many wounded, according to UNICEF.
Israeli attacks have resulted in thousands of Palestinian child deaths and injuries over two years.
The report describes severe physical and mental harm to Gaza’s children, including loss of education and healthcare.
Israel accuses the UN investigators of ignoring attacks by Hamas and using children as shields.
The UN inquiry was set up by the Human Rights Council in 2021 but does not officially represent the entire UN.
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The Czech Republic's President Petr Pavel has formally complained after being excluded from the Czech delegation to the NATO summit in Ankara, a decision made by the Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš. The disagreement highlights tensions over defense policy and spending, with Pavel criticizing the move as unprecedented and harmful to national unity during a time of serious security challenges for NATO.
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Czech President Petr Pavel was excluded from the Czech delegation for the upcoming NATO summit.
Prime Minister Andrej Babiš said the exclusion was a practical decision to avoid unnecessary disputes.
Pavel has filed a complaint against this decision with the Constitutional Court.
The conflict is linked to disagreements over defense spending, which is below NATO’s target of 2% of GDP.
Pavel has attended NATO summits before and followed government policies but wanted to attend the informal policy part of the summit this time.
He views the exclusion as a break from tradition and harmful to Czech Republic’s image among NATO allies.
The Constitutional Court will consider how to proceed with Pavel’s complaint.
The article also marks the 10th anniversary of the UK’s Brexit referendum and mentions other European political topics.
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Dettol, a British hygiene brand, apologized after an advertisement in China trying to criticize sexism caused anger online. The ad compared "toxic men" to bacteria but was seen as objectifying women, leading to backlash and the ad’s removal.
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The ad showed a man looking for a “clean” partner and then being called out for misogyny by his girlfriend.
Dettol used the idea that their product can "clean" toxic men like bacteria.
Many people on Chinese social media said the ad objectified women and called for a boycott.
Dettol said the ad’s message was misunderstood and took responsibility for mistakes in its review process.
The ad was removed after the negative reaction.
Dettol promised to improve how it checks its advertising content.
This is not Dettol’s first controversy in China; a previous ad was also criticized for sexist content.
The backlash highlights sensitive issues around gender stereotypes in advertising in China.
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The United States and Iran have agreed to release $12 billion of frozen Iranian funds after talks in Switzerland. The US also temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil, while a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon continues to hold.
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Iran’s negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said $12 billion in frozen Iranian funds will be released following talks with the US.
The US eased sanctions on Iranian oil and related products for 60 days, until August 21.
Iran agreed to allow international nuclear inspectors to return as part of the negotiations.
Technical talks ended, with future discussions supervised by a high-level committee including US Vice President JD Vance.
Iran’s Central Bank governor said the released funds will be used for basic goods and medicine, not to buy US farm products.
President Trump stated that Iran will agree to weapons inspections and that the funds will help buy US agricultural goods.
US House Democrats criticized the sanctions relief as premature without progress on Iran’s nuclear program and regional activities.
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon has so far held, with no air attacks reported by UN peacekeepers since early March.
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Nissan has stopped developing a fully electric version of its popular Qashqai model as part of cost-cutting efforts. The company is considering new plans for its Sunderland factory, including possible financial help from the UK government and building cars for other makers.
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Nissan paused work on a full electric Qashqai last year at its Sunderland plant in the UK.
The Sunderland factory is the largest car plant in the UK and currently makes the electric Leaf and an upcoming electric Juke.
Nissan is closing one of two production lines at Sunderland due to lower demand for its vehicles.
The company signed an agreement to explore building cars for China’s manufacturer Chery.
Nissan plans to cut costs by closing seven factories and reducing 20,000 jobs globally.
The Qashqai model made up about 45% of Nissan's European sales in 2025, with petrol and hybrid options still available.
If restarted, the Qashqai electric vehicle would not launch before the early 2030s.
Nissan says it remains focused on growing its hybrid and electric vehicle lineup despite changing demand in Europe.
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The New South Wales (NSW) government announced a budget with measures to help people with living costs ahead of the 2027 state election. They will freeze public transport fares for one year and cut car registration fees by $100 to ease financial pressure on families. The budget also projects a large state deficit in 2026-27 but expects a surplus starting in 2027-28.
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Public transport fares in NSW’s Opal system will stay the same for one year instead of rising in July.
Car registration fees will be reduced by $100 as part of cost-of-living relief.
The government will lower the weekly road toll cap from $60 to $50, allowing drivers to claim back more toll costs.
NSW is expected to have a $2.3 billion budget deficit in 2026-27 but return to a surplus of $1.1 billion in 2027-28.
State debt is forecast to exceed $200 billion by 2027-28.
The NSW budget aims to make the state more affordable for working families.
Opposition parties support some cost-saving measures but criticize the budget for lacking economic growth plans.
No major new public transport projects are planned, with current metro projects continuing.
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The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating a New York coffee chain that publicly said it would not serve Democratic Representative Dan Goldman because of his support for Israel. The coffee chain posted on social media that Goldman was not welcome after he visited their store, prompting a civil rights probe into potential illegal discrimination.
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The Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation into Poetica Coffee, a chain with seven locations in New York.
Poetica Coffee posted on social media that Representative Dan Goldman, a supporter of Israel, was not welcome at their stores.
The coffee chain called Goldman a racist and other negative terms, and refunded his $9.82 purchase.
Harmeet K. Dhillon, a Justice Department top civil rights official appointed by President Donald Trump, said the actions may be illegal.
Goldman said he does not want the coffee shop investigated and prefers efforts focus on fighting anti-Semitism against less prominent people.
U.S. laws protect people from service denial based on characteristics like race and religion but not on political beliefs or opinions.
Goldman supports Israel, rejects accusations of genocide by Israel, and has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s policies.
Goldman is facing a primary election challenge from a candidate critical of Israel and has received significant donations from pro-Israel groups.
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Comedian Keegan-Michael Key recreated his famous “substitute teacher” sketch using distorted names of World Cup soccer players in a video posted by FIFA. The clip has been very popular on TikTok, blending humor with the global soccer event.
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The video features Keegan-Michael Key as Mr. Garvey, a substitute teacher mispronouncing students’ names.
The “students” are actually names of international soccer stars, altered for comedic effect.
Names mentioned include Aurélien Tchouaméni, Kylian Mbappé, and Jude Bellingham, among others.
The video has more than 11.3 million views on TikTok from FIFA’s official account.
The sketch humorously highlights how global soccer names can be hard to pronounce or recognize.
The original “substitute teacher” sketch is well known and helps viewers understand the joke quickly.
The World Cup is drawing attention not only on the field but also through social media and pop culture moments.
Other World Cup-related social media events include a U.S. government post and viral fan stories.
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The European Union is planning talks in Brussels with a Taliban delegation about returning failed Afghan asylum-seekers. The EU invited the Taliban team despite not recognizing their government, causing criticism from human rights groups.
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The Taliban delegation was given one-day visas by Belgium to meet EU officials in Brussels.
The EU aims to discuss sending back Afghan migrants who were denied asylum.
The EU does not officially recognize the Taliban as Afghanistan’s government.
Human rights groups oppose the talks, arguing it conflicts with EU values.
Belgium issued visas after security checks, but only valid for Belgium, not the whole Schengen area.
Afghan asylum requests in the EU total about one million from 2013 to 2024, with roughly half approved.
EU countries want to deport migrants who committed serious crimes or pose security risks.
Afghanistan is facing a humanitarian crisis, raising concerns about the safety of returned migrants.
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Primary elections are taking place on Tuesday in Utah, Maryland, New York, and a run-off in South Carolina to choose party candidates for the upcoming midterm elections. These midterms will help decide control of Congress and affect President Donald Trump’s last two years in office. In Utah, a major race is happening in the 1st congressional district, influenced by new voting maps that could help Democrats.
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Midterm elections will occur in less than five months and are important for choosing Congress members.
Primary elections on Tuesday will happen in Utah, Maryland, New York, and a run-off election in South Carolina.
South Carolina run-offs are needed because no candidate got over 50% in some June 9 primary races.
Utah’s 1st congressional district is a key race to watch, with Democrat Ben McAdams leading in the primary.
Utah recently changed its congressional maps to keep Salt Lake County together, benefiting Democrats.
All four Utah congressional districts currently have Republican representatives.
Utah’s Democratic primary is open, allowing any voter to participate, which has increased voter interest.
President Trump and Utah Republicans have pushed for redistricting giving Republicans an advantage, but courts adjusted the maps.
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Two people died and a child was hurt when a shooter opened fire inside a public library in Chico, Northern California. Police arrested a suspect who fled the scene, and they believe the person acted alone.
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The shooting happened around 5 p.m. local time at the Chico branch of the Butte County Library.
Two people were killed in the incident.
A child sustained minor injuries.
The suspect escaped through the back of the library but was later arrested by police.
Authorities have not released the suspect’s identity or motive.
Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Chico’s police chief described the event as very sad and traumatic for the community.
California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed support for Chico and thanked law enforcement for their quick response.
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The European Union is hosting a meeting in Brussels with a delegation from the Taliban to discuss migration issues and the deportation of Afghan asylum seekers from Europe. This is the first time the EU has engaged directly with the Taliban since they took power in Afghanistan in 2021.
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Belgium issued five one-day visas to Taliban officials for the EU meeting.
The meeting will focus on managing irregular migration from Afghanistan and the return of Afghans without legal status in the EU.
The EU has not formally recognized the Taliban government through this meeting.
Some Taliban leaders remain under EU sanctions.
The EU seeks to deport Afghans who have committed serious crimes or are seen as security risks.
Human rights groups have criticized the talks, warning against deporting people to danger.
Around one million Afghans have applied for asylum in the EU since 2013.
Afghanistan is experiencing a severe humanitarian crisis, with over 17 million people facing food insecurity.
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StubHub UK was fined nearly £900,000 by the UK competition watchdog for adding hidden fees at the end of ticket purchases. The company must also pay refunds totaling more than £590,000 to over 50,000 customers who were charged extra fees not shown at the start of booking.
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StubHub UK was fined £889,200 for breaking consumer protection laws.
They must pay refunds totaling over £590,000 to 51,350 customers.
The average refund per customer is about £10.33.
Hidden fees included mandatory delivery and service charges added only at checkout.
This practice is called “drip pricing” and is illegal in the UK.
The fine included a 40% reduction because StubHub admitted to the wrongdoing and settled.
The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) used new powers to enforce consumer law without going to court.
The CMA is also investigating other companies like Viagogo UK, Gold’s Gym, and several homeware retailers for similar issues.
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Ed Miliband will say that the UK must continue with its net zero climate targets to create jobs and boost growth. Over £100 billion in private investments in clean energy has been pledged during the current parliament, showing a growing green economy in the UK.
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Ed Miliband will speak at London Climate Action Week about the importance of net zero targets.
More than £100 billion of private investment has been announced in clean energy since the UK government took office.
The investments focus mainly on offshore wind, solar power, and the electricity grid, planned mostly between 2024 and 2031.
The clean energy sector has grown faster than the rest of the economy and tends to create higher-paying jobs.
Miliband is seen as a potential future chancellor, and his net zero policies have been a point of debate within the government and unions.
Some critics say the net zero push harms the economy, but experts argue it supports economic growth and job creation.
Investment comes from both UK companies and foreign sources such as the EU and Japan.
The future of net zero policies may be uncertain with the possibility of a new prime minister and chancellor.
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This article highlights 31 top deals available during Prime Day 2026, selected and tested by the editors to help shoppers find good buys among many offers. The list includes discounts on kitchen appliances, home gadgets, sleep accessories, travel items, and tech products.
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The article features 31 personally tested and vetted Prime Day deals in various categories.
Editors fact-checked price histories to avoid fake discounts.
Deals include kitchen items like the Ninja Slushi Frozen Drink Machine and Vitamix 5200 Blender.
Home items on sale include the Levoit Tower Fan and wine chillers.
Travel deals include the Trtl Travel Pillow and efficient phone chargers like the Anker Nano 3.
The editors update the list daily throughout the Prime Day sale event.
The article aims to help shoppers avoid poor deals and save money.
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Many stores and brands offer big discounts during Amazon Prime Day to attract customers who do not want to shop on Amazon. This article lists 26 recommended sales from different companies, featuring a variety of products such as kitchenware, home goods, and tech devices.
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Amazon Prime Day is a yearly event with large discounts on many products for Prime members.
Competitors like Walmart, Best Buy, and smaller brands offer their own sales during the same time.
The article recommends 26 top deals from trusted brands that the staff have personally tested.
Recommended products include kitchenware, like Anyday glass dishes and Caraway cookware, and tech items like Sony noise-cancelling earbuds.
Discounts can be as much as 48% off original prices on some items.
The list is updated daily during the sales period.
Some deals highlighted include Cozy Earth bath towels, Helix mattresses, and Ninja coolers.
Many products are praised for quality and usefulness, even without discounts.
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Angus Taylor, a political leader in Australia, has avoided saying if he supports multiculturalism, while Treasurer Jim Chalmers criticized him for aligning with One Nation’s call for a single national culture. Pauline Hanson from One Nation said Australia should have a "monoculture," similar to Japan, and not treat all cultures the same.
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Angus Taylor refused to clearly say if he supports multiculturalism during a press conference.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers accused Taylor of trying to mimic One Nation’s ideas about culture.
Pauline Hanson called multiculturalism a failed policy and supports a “monoculture” for Australia.
Hanson said her idea means being united under one culture, not erasing people’s backgrounds.
Hanson pointed to Japan, a mostly one-culture country, as a model for Australia.
Taylor talked about Australians sharing core values but did not clearly say if that includes multiculturalism.
Taylor has appointed a shadow assistant minister for multicultural affairs, Senator Dave Sharma.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia has never been a monoculture and supports cultural diversity.
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