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Actor and comedian Danny McBride has written a new book called "Thrilling Tales of Modern Men." The book is a collection of short stories that look at what it means to be a man today. McBride wanted the book to continue the kind of characters he plays on TV.
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The book's title is "Thrilling Tales of Modern Men."
It is a collection of short stories.
The stories explore modern masculinity.
Danny McBride is an actor and comedian.
McBride is known for playing confident, sometimes overconfident, characters on TV.
He sees the book as an extension of his TV work.
The article was featured by CBS News.
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Journalist Jodi Kantor offers advice to high school graduates who are getting ready to start college or begin working. Her tips help young people plan their careers and manage changes during uncertain times.
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Jodi Kantor is an award-winning journalist.
She provides guidance for high school graduates.
The advice focuses on starting college or entering the workforce.
The tips help graduates launch their careers.
The guidance aims to support young people during uncertain times.
This advice is shared through CBS News.
The content is available via the CBS News app and website.
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Two rare seabirds, a brown skua and a giant petrel, were found sick and died on beaches in southern Western Australia. Both tested positive for the H5N1 bird flu virus, marking the first confirmed cases in Australia, which has so far avoided the disease spreading there.
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Brown skuas and giant petrels usually stay at sea and rarely come to land.
Both birds were found sick on beaches a few kilometers apart in southern Western Australia.
Tests confirmed the birds had the H5N1 strain of avian influenza (bird flu).
Australia had been free of H5N1 until these cases were discovered.
The virus has killed millions of birds and mammals worldwide since 2021.
Experts and government agencies are watching closely to see if the virus spreads further.
These seabirds breed in Antarctica and spend winter in southern Australian waters.
Sick birds coming ashore can spread the virus to other birds through contact or feeding on carcasses.
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The article argues that removing the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) would weaken the safety of the United States. It says ODNI is important because it coordinates 18 intelligence agencies.
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The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) oversees the U.S. intelligence community.
The intelligence community includes 18 different agencies.
ODNI helps these agencies work together effectively.
Removing ODNI could reduce the country's safety.
ODNI's coordination role is described as necessary.
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France is experiencing its second heatwave in less than a month, with extremely high temperatures expected in several cities. Scientists link these frequent heatwaves to global warming caused mainly by burning fossil fuels, and the country is exploring ways to adapt to this new climate reality.
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France faces a second heatwave within one month.
Half the country is on red alert for heat, with temperatures reaching 43°C in Bordeaux and 39°C in Paris.
Since 1947, France has recorded 51 heatwaves; two-thirds of these occurred after 2000.
About half of the heatwaves happened in the last 15 years.
Scientists connect rising heatwaves to global warming caused by fossil fuel use.
France is considering how to adapt to frequent extreme heat, including whether air conditioning is a good solution.
Heatwaves are causing disruptions like school closures and train cancellations in Europe.
The issue highlights broader concerns about climate change impacts on daily life and infrastructure.
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Ukraine has increased attacks on Crimea, a peninsula annexed by Russia in 2014, aiming to cut off fuel supplies and isolate the area from Russia. In response, Russian-backed authorities in Crimea have restricted tourism, fuel sales, and public events to cope with the disruptions caused by these strikes.
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Ukraine is using medium-range drones to disrupt fuel deliveries and logistics routes to Crimea.
Russian-installed officials in Crimea have banned summer camps and suspended tourist activities until September.
Fuel stations in Crimea stopped selling gas to the public, with supplies limited to government and emergency vehicles.
Ukraine has targeted Russia’s Black Sea naval fleet near Crimea, damaging or destroying about a third of it.
Ukraine struck oil sites and radar systems near the Kerch Bridge, which connects Crimea to Russia.
The strikes damaged the Kavkaz oil port and car ferries used by Russia to supply its troops.
Russian authorities have reduced public transport, turned off streetlights, and banned outdoor events in Crimea.
Ukrainian President Zelensky described the attacks as a response to Russian aggression against Ukraine.
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Abelardo de la Espriella, a conservative candidate endorsed by President Donald Trump, held a very small lead in Colombia's presidential runoff election. His opponent, progressive lawmaker Iván Cepeda, is challenging the vote results as election officials have not yet confirmed a winner.
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Abelardo de la Espriella is a conservative political outsider and business owner in Colombia.
He received an endorsement from U.S. President Donald Trump despite never having run for office before.
De la Espriella led with 49.7% of the vote, based on 99.9% of counted ballots.
Iván Cepeda, a progressive lawmaker and ally of former President Gustavo Petro, got 48.7% of the vote.
Cepeda and his party are contesting the election results.
Colombian election authorities have not officially declared a winner.
The election is taking place in a very divided political climate in Colombia.
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Keir Starmer, leader of the UK Labour Party and Prime Minister, has announced he will resign following poor results in recent local elections. He will remain in his role until a new Labour leader is chosen, making him the shortest-serving Labour Prime Minister in British history.
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Keir Starmer is the current Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and leader of the Labour Party.
He decided to step down after his party lost many seats in local elections last month.
Starmer will stay on as Prime Minister until a new Labour leader is selected.
His term will be the shortest for any Labour Prime Minister in UK history.
Andy Burnham is considered a leading candidate to succeed Starmer.
Recent events point to a shift in political mood and challenges within the Labour Party.
The resignation announcement was made on June 22, 2026.
An early general election is not expected soon despite the leadership change.
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Fox News host Mark Levin criticized the Trump administration for its plan to negotiate a deal to resolve issues with Iran and discuss Iran’s nuclear program. Levin spoke strongly against the administration’s approach during his show, addressing officials involved in the decision.
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Mark Levin is a host on Fox News.
The Trump administration has proposed a tentative agreement to end conflict with Iran.
The agreement includes talks about Iran’s nuclear program.
Levin delivered a 17-minute speech criticizing the administration’s actions.
He addressed officials both inside and outside the current administration.
The disagreement relates to how to handle Iran and nuclear negotiations.
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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a large increase in the fees to become a U.S. citizen. The new rule removes most fee waivers and discounts, making naturalization more expensive for many applicants.
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The fee to apply for U.S. citizenship (Form N-400) would increase from $760 to $1,330 for paper filings.
The online filing fee for Form N-400 would rise from $710 to $1,280.
The fee for requesting a hearing after a denied application (Form N-336) would increase to $1,475 for paper filings and $1,425 for online filings.
Fee waivers for most applicants, including low-income individuals, would be eliminated except for military service members.
Reduced fees for applicants earning up to 400% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines would end.
DHS said the fees reflect the full costs of processing applications, including new screening requirements.
The public can comment on the proposed rule for 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register.
The change may cause delays and add financial burdens for lawful permanent residents seeking citizenship.
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A mother named Tanesia Wafford was advised to deliver her baby early due to health concerns during pregnancy. After birth, her daughter Zaria was diagnosed with Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare genetic condition affecting development and metabolism. Despite challenges, Zaria is making progress with therapies and medical care.
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Tanesia Wafford had a difficult pregnancy and developed gestational diabetes.
At 35 weeks, doctors noticed low fetal movement, growth problems, and high amniotic fluid, leading to early delivery.
Zaria was born weighing 5 pounds but had feeding difficulties and low muscle tone.
She stayed in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) for 47 days after birth.
Genetic tests confirmed Zaria has Prader-Willi syndrome, a rare condition affecting development and behavior.
Zaria uses a CPAP machine for sleep apnea and will start growth hormone therapy.
The family is working with physical therapists to help Zaria reach milestones like walking.
Tanesia shares her experience on social media to support other parents of children with disabilities.
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Ukraine's military said it attacked a missile electronics factory in Russia's Voronezh region and a satellite communications center near Moscow. Russia reported damage and injuries from the strikes and claimed to have shot down hundreds of drones targeting Moscow and other areas.
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Ukraine used air-launched cruise missiles to hit a missile electronics plant in Voronezh and a satellite communications center in Dubna.
Voronezh governor reported plant damage and three injuries.
Moscow Mayor said 84 drones heading for the city were shot down in 24 hours; Russian defense said 301 drones were downed overnight.
Flights were temporarily stopped at Moscow airports due to drone threats.
Ukraine reported Russian drone attacks killed civilians, including a 13-year-old boy in Sumy and two people in Zaporizhzhia.
Russia struck an agricultural facility in Odesa region, causing fires and casualties.
A Russian drone hit a Turkish cargo ship, killing an Egyptian crew member and injuring others.
European military leaders will meet in Berlin to discuss the Ukraine conflict before a NATO summit.
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Aldi started a four-day giveaway of "Blind Boxes," which are mystery boxes of groceries that shoppers can get for free by signing up online. This promotion aims to help shoppers deal with rising food prices by offering value and surprise in their purchases.
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Aldi’s Blind Boxes giveaway runs from June 22 to June 25.
Each day at noon Eastern time, a new mystery box is available on Aldi’s website on a first-come, first-served basis.
The boxes contain various Aldi grocery items and come in four themes: Snack, Fiber, Protein, and Mystery (a mixed selection).
The promotion targets customers looking to save money amid rising grocery prices.
Food prices in the U.S. have increased by about 2.7% for groceries in May compared to last year.
Many consumers are buying less food, switching to cheaper brands, or shopping at discount stores due to these price increases.
The "blind box" concept is popular in other products and adds a surprise element to grocery shopping.
Other companies and stores, like Too Good to Go, Whole Foods, and Kroger, have tried similar mystery or surplus food bundles to offer savings and reduce waste.
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A new Republican bill aims to change the H-1B visa system by requiring companies to promise they will not lay off workers in the next year when applying for these visas. This could give American workers an early sign about whether their company plans to reduce jobs, offering more transparency than current laws.
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The bill is introduced by Republican Representative Chip Roy and builds on earlier legislation by Rep. Eli Crane.
It would limit the number of H-1B visas and require companies to certify they have not laid off workers in the past year and do not plan layoffs in the next year.
Employers must also confirm hiring foreign workers will not harm American workers.
This certification aims to provide earlier notice about potential layoffs, before companies officially announce them.
The current main law for layoffs is the WARN Act, which requires a 60-day notice but only after decisions are made.
Unlike WARN, this bill’s certification happens when companies apply for visas, potentially signaling job stability in advance.
Layoffs could still happen later, but violations of the certification could lead to fines of $100,000 per violation and potential hiring bans.
Public can track which companies have applied for H-1B visas through an online government database.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned on June 22, 2026, after losing support within his party. Andy Burnham, who was recently sworn in as a Member of Parliament, is expected to be his successor and faces no official competition for the leadership.
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Keir Starmer stepped down as UK Prime Minister on June 22, 2026.
Starmer lost support due to mistakes that affected voter confidence after a big election win in 2024.
Andy Burnham was sworn in as a Member of Parliament recently.
Burnham is the favorite to become the new leader of the UK Labour Party.
There are no other official candidates running against Burnham for the party leadership.
This leadership change follows internal party decisions rather than a general election.
The article includes information about the UK's political situation in 2026.
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The U.S. Supreme Court decided not to review a case about when a police encounter becomes a seizure under the Fourth Amendment, leaving in place a Washington, D.C. court ruling that considers a person's race in that decision. Justices Alito and Thomas disagreed, saying this raises important constitutional questions about treating people differently based on race.
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The case is United States v. Donte J. Carter, involving police encounters and the Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches and seizures.
The D.C. Court of Appeals ruled that courts should consider how a reasonable Black person might perceive a police encounter when deciding if a seizure occurred.
This ruling differs from past Supreme Court decisions that use a general "reasonable person" standard without considering race.
The specific incident involved police in D.C. asking Carter if he was armed and adjusting his clothing, leading to the discovery of a stolen gun.
Carter argued he was seized before police had enough suspicion to stop him legally.
The Supreme Court declined to hear the case, leaving the D.C. ruling in place.
Justice Alito, joined by Justice Thomas, dissented, arguing that factoring race into legal standards about seizures conflicts with constitutional principles.
The debate centers on whether the law should consider different experiences of police encounters based on race or keep a uniform standard for all people.
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China has added 10 companies to its export control list, stopping exporters from selling certain items to U.S. defense companies. These items include drones, robotic hardware, and software used mainly for defense and security but also have some civilian uses.
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China placed 10 companies on its export control list on Monday.
Exporters in China now cannot sell certain "dual-use" items to U.S. defense firms.
Dual-use items are products that can be used for both military and civilian purposes.
The restricted items include drones, robotic hardware, and swarm software.
These items are primarily used for defense and national security.
The move aims to limit U.S. access to advanced technology from China.
This action could affect U.S. defense companies that rely on Chinese suppliers.
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More than half of France is under a red alert because of a very strong heatwave, with temperatures reaching up to 41°C (105.8°F) in some places. This extreme heat has caused some cities to cancel events for the annual Music Celebration, and authorities have banned drinking alcohol in public streets to help manage the situation.
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Over 50% of France is on red alert due to a severe heatwave.
Temperatures have reached as high as 41°C in parts of the country.
Some cities cancelled events planned for the annual Fête de la Musique (Music Celebration).
Authorities have banned consuming alcohol on the streets during the heatwave.
Local event organizers were asked to adjust their celebrations because of the high temperatures.
This is the second premature heatwave in France within about a month.
The heatwave has caused the French government to hold a crisis meeting.
The extreme temperatures are seen as unusual and potentially linked to climate change.
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Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland’s main unionist party, was found guilty of rape and sex abuse involving two girls over many years. He resigned from his political roles after his arrest two years ago. His wife was also involved but was not convicted due to mental health issues.
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Jeffrey Donaldson is 63 years old and led Northern Ireland’s largest unionist party, the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP).
He was convicted of one count of rape, four counts of gross indecency, and thirteen counts of indecent assault from 1985 to 2008.
The abuse involved two girls who were around primary school age at the time.
Donaldson denied the rape charge, saying he was "crystal clear" he did not commit it.
Donaldson’s wife, Eleanor, witnessed the abuse and was found to have helped by not stopping it, but was not convicted due to mental health concerns.
After his arrest, Donaldson resigned as DUP leader and gave up his seat in the UK Parliament.
One of the victims said Donaldson apologized years later at a Christian center meeting.
Donaldson sent a letter in 2020 expressing regret but said it did not refer to the sexual abuse.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced he will resign after losing support within his own party. He will stay as a temporary leader until the Labour Party picks someone new, likely Andy Burnham.
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Keir Starmer is the current prime minister of the United Kingdom.
Starmer plans to resign because his party is unhappy with his leadership.
This comes two years after he won a big election victory.
His promises included steady leadership and improving the economy.
He will act as caretaker prime minister during the leadership change.
Andy Burnham, former Mayor of Greater Manchester, is expected to be the next leader.
The decision affects British politics and creates uncertainty about the government’s future direction.
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