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An Arizona woman, Aspen Oothoudt, learned during a 20-week pregnancy scan that her unborn son had a rare condition called Anophthalmia, meaning he was born without eyes. Despite medical concerns and options to end the pregnancy, she and her boyfriend chose to continue, and their son Jettson was born healthy and is developing well.
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Aspen Oothoudt had anxiety before and during her 20-week pregnancy scan because of a previous miscarriage.
Doctors found that her unborn son’s eyes had not developed and suggested an MRI to confirm.
The diagnosis was Anophthalmia, a rare condition where a baby is born without one or both eyes.
Genetic testing showed neither parent carried the gene causing this condition.
Doctors warned there might be brain defects and mentioned termination as an option.
Oothoudt and her boyfriend decided against terminating the pregnancy.
Tests showed no brain or central nervous system problems, only missing eyes.
Their son Jettson was born healthy in January and is thriving.
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A large fire broke out on June 19 at the Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort in the Dominican Republic, killing one tourist and forcing nearly 1,700 guests to evacuate. The fire spread quickly due to strong winds and flammable thatched roofing, causing major damage to the resort.
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The fire happened at a beachfront hotel in Bayahibe, Dominican Republic.
One tourist, Francesca Valentino, a 46-year-old Italian woman, died in the fire.
About 1,690 guests were evacuated safely from the resort.
Three people were taken to the hospital, and six others received treatment on site.
The resort’s thatched roofs made from dried palm or cane helped the fire spread fast.
Emergency teams fought the fire for hours before controlling it.
Despite the fire, tourism in Bayahibe continued as usual after the incident.
The fire raised questions about safety standards and emergency plans at busy tourist resorts.
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Peru’s presidential election result is very close, with the winner expected to be decided by less than one percent of the vote. Keiko Fujimori, daughter of a former president, is likely to win, but her opponent has raised concerns about possible voting problems.
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The presidential election in Peru is one of the closest in the country’s history.
The winning margin is expected to be under one percent.
Keiko Fujimori is the leading candidate and daughter of a former president.
Her rival has claimed there were irregularities during the election.
The election outcome is still being awaited by voters and officials.
There have been protests related to the election in Peru.
The situation has drawn regional attention, including nearby countries like Bolivia.
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The UK’s National Highways agency is testing small, low-flying drones to monitor motorways and A-roads. They used a virtual reality driving simulation to check if these drones distract drivers, with hopes to start using the drones by early 2027.
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National Highways manages the UK’s major roads and plans to use smaller drones for road monitoring.
These drones will fly closer to the road, about 10 to 20 meters high, instead of the current 50 meters.
Smaller drones are around 10 times cheaper than larger ones.
A virtual reality driving test was held with 120 regular drivers and 19 heavy vehicle drivers to check if drones distract them.
About half of the drivers noticed the drones during the simulation, but few found them dangerous or hazardous.
The test tracked heart rate, pupil size, and driver focus to measure distraction.
National Highways believes these drones will be a safe and efficient way to inspect roads and has been working on this for six years.
Other countries like Australia and the US have shown interest in this drone technology for road maintenance.
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Bolivia's President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency after a 50-day blockade that stopped much of the country’s business and caused shortages of food, medicine, and fuel. This declaration allows the military to be sent across the country and followed an agreement with the main trade union to end the protests.
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Bolivia has experienced a blockade lasting 50 days.
The blockade severely affected the economy and access to essential supplies.
President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency in response.
The declaration allows military forces to be deployed nationwide.
The president reached a deal with the main trade union federation.
The deal aims to end the protests that caused the blockades and shortages.
The blockade mainly disrupted the capital city and its supply chains.
The crisis has raised concerns about public access to food, medicine, and fuel.
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Health workers in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) are very worried about their safety during a serious Ebola virus outbreak. The outbreak is the worst they have ever faced, and efforts to control the virus are ongoing.
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The Ebola outbreak is mainly affecting Ituri province in eastern DRC.
Health workers are on the frontlines, treating patients and trying to stop the virus.
This outbreak is larger and more severe than previous ones in the area.
The World Health Organization (WHO) and other groups are involved in response efforts.
Health workers feel helpless and fearful because of the danger they face.
The virus spreads easily and can cause serious illness or death.
Efforts include tracking cases, treating patients, and educating communities.
The outbreak is creating a stressful and risky situation for health workers and local residents.
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A man in Morocco found what looked like an old, worn manuscript in his family collection. After experts examined it, they confirmed it is a rare handwritten book in Tashelhiyt Berber, a language from Morocco, making it a valuable piece of cultural history.
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The man, known online as Easy-Advertising-152, discovered the manuscript among his father’s belongings in Morocco.
At first, he thought it was just a common old Arabic manuscript with religious texts.
Experts identified the manuscript as written in Tashelhiyt (Shilha) Berber, using Arabic script.
The manuscript likely dates back to the 18th century and contains religious teachings for Berber-speaking Muslims.
It has text in brown and red ink; the red highlights Islamic creeds and headings.
The manuscript’s cover and pages show significant wear and water damage, reflecting its age.
This document is one of the few written examples of the Berber language from the Sous region of Morocco.
The discoverer shared images online, attracting attention and considering selling it to historians for preservation.
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A train crash near Bedford caused serious injuries to most passengers in one carriage and killed the driver. Emergency services arrived quickly, and investigators are using data from the trains to find out what happened.
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The crash happened on Friday night between two trains near Bedford, on the East Midlands Railway.
One train hit another that was moving slower, killing the driver.
Out of the passengers, 89 were hurt, and 33 needed urgent hospital care.
A passenger said about 90% of people in his carriage were injured, with broken bones and deep wounds.
The passenger described how the train seats made injuries worse during the crash.
Emergency workers arrived about 10 minutes after the accident and helped passengers.
Railway experts said black box data and signal records will help understand the cause of the crash.
Unions expressed sadness for the driver who died and thanked emergency responders.
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President Donald Trump has ordered several construction and renovation projects in Washington DC ahead of the US’s 250th anniversary celebrations. These projects have caused many public areas near the White House to be closed or fenced off, affecting visitors and locals. Some restoration work includes fixing fountains, rebuilding the East Wing of the White House, and cleaning the reflecting pool.
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Many sites near the White House and Lafayette Square are under construction or renovation.
President Trump is having the East Wing of the White House demolished to build a ballroom.
The East Wing project is expected to cost $600 million, half funded by taxpayers.
The National Park Service is restoring fountains and the reflecting pool on the National Mall.
A new 250-foot arch is planned near Arlington National Cemetery, which could change Washington’s skyline.
Several public areas including parts of Pennsylvania Avenue and the Ellipse have been closed to visitors.
Construction and restoration work has caused disappointment among tourists and local preservation groups.
Some unrelated projects, like a Gulf War memorial and a sewage tunnel, add to the busy construction atmosphere.
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Lanchester Wines in northeast England uses heat from a flooded, disused coalmine to keep its wine warehouses at the right temperature. This system lowers their heating bills by about 35% and reduces their use of fossil fuels.
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Lanchester Wines stores thousands of vintage wines in warehouses in Gateshead.
They pump warm water (about 19°C) from a flooded mine to heat their facilities.
A heat pump increases the temperature before the heat is distributed inside.
Using mine water heat helps keep wine at 8-10°C, ideal for storage.
The company faced challenges like poorly located boreholes and negotiating agreements with the Mining Remediation Authority (MRA).
A new deal with the MRA runs until 2044 and simplifies permission processes.
The approach serves as an example for other businesses to use mine water heat in the UK.
Technical issues include managing toxic gases and preventing corrosion from minerals in the mine water.
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Granta, a well-known literary magazine, has decided to stop publishing winners of the Commonwealth short story prize after controversy arose over possible use of AI in one winning story. Granta said it will no longer take part in publishing partnerships where it cannot control the editing process.
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Granta will no longer publish winning stories from the Commonwealth short story prize due to AI-related controversy.
The decision followed speculation that a Caribbean regional winner’s story may have been partly written by AI.
The accused story, "The Serpent in the Grove" by Jamir Nazir, showed unusual writing patterns that some said looked like AI writing.
Nazir explained he writes using speech-to-text technology because of health problems that make typing hard.
Granta said it will keep shortlisted stories available on its website but stop external partnerships like this one.
The prize gives £5,000 to an overall winner and £2,500 to regional winners.
The Commonwealth Foundation confirmed all shortlisted writers stated they did not use AI.
Neither Granta nor the Commonwealth prize has fully resolved the AI use question, keeping the issue open.
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JD Vance, now Vice President and running mate of President Donald Trump, previously criticized Trump but later fully embraced Trumpism. Vance faces challenges explaining America First policies, especially regarding a controversial Iran deal that divides supporters and critics.
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JD Vance was once critical of President Trump, calling him a "cultural heroin" and warning about his lack of military expertise.
Vance has since reversed his position and fully supports Trump, becoming a key translator and representative of the Trump movement.
He serves as Vice President and is expected to defend and promote the initial Iran deal memorandum.
The Iran deal has upset some hawks in the U.S. and Israel, creating tension around American foreign policy.
Vance opposes U.S. military intervention abroad and supports the America First approach to foreign policy.
As a former Marine who served in Iraq, Vance has personal experience with American military actions overseas.
Vance’s shift from critic to loyalist shows the challenge of succeeding a movement built on Trump’s complex style.
He aims to balance loyalty to President Trump with his own political future, eyeing the 2028 presidential race.
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Seventeen months into President Donald Trump’s second term, new polling shows his approval ratings have dropped in every state. He has the highest support in strongly Republican states but is unpopular in Democratic and swing states, which could influence the 2026 midterm elections.
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Trump’s national approval rating is 37% with 58% disapproval, giving a net approval of -21.
Trump has lost ground in every state since January 2025, with the largest drops in Kentucky, Wyoming, Idaho, Florida, Ohio, and West Virginia.
Trump remains most popular in heavily Republican states like Wyoming (+24), North Dakota (+19), and South Dakota (+12), but these ratings are much lower than at the start of his term.
Swing states like Florida, Ohio, Nevada, Pennsylvania, and Georgia all show negative approval ratings for Trump.
Younger voters and independents mostly disapprove of Trump, as do women by a large margin.
Education divides approval: those with postgraduate degrees disapprove more strongly than those without college degrees.
Men are more evenly split than women in their opinions of Trump.
These polling trends suggest Trump’s weaker support in competitive states could affect control of Congress in the 2026 elections.
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Italy and the United States are in a diplomatic disagreement after President Donald Trump said that Italy's Prime Minister, Giorgia Meloni, begged him for a photo at the recent G7 summit. Prime Minister Meloni denied this claim, saying neither she nor Italy ever begged for a photo.
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President Donald Trump told Italian media that Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni begged him for a photo at the G7 summit.
Meloni rejected Trump's statement and called it made up.
The comment caused a diplomatic spat between Italy and the United States.
The disagreement sparked outrage within Italian political groups.
The incident happened shortly after the G7 meeting in Paris and Versailles.
Both countries have important political and diplomatic ties in Europe and globally.
The story attracted media attention from several international news sources.
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Israeli airstrikes hit southern Lebanon less than a day after a ceasefire with Hezbollah was announced, killing at least 11 people. The strikes targeted Hezbollah positions after the group fired rockets at Israeli forces, raising concerns that tensions could harm a US-led peace deal with Iran.
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At least 11 people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, especially near the city of Nabatieh.
The Israeli military said it attacked Hezbollah targets in response to over 50 projectiles fired by Hezbollah.
A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah had been announced less than 24 hours before the strikes.
The US criticized Israel's ongoing military actions in Lebanon, fearing they could disrupt a peace deal with Iran.
US envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Switzerland for talks with Iran to strengthen the peace agreement.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces pressure to continue military action against Hezbollah.
Hezbollah warned it will keep attacking if Israel continues its invasion of southern Lebanon.
The conflict has displaced about a million people and destroyed many communities in southern Lebanon.
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Two roadside bombs exploded in northwestern Pakistan, killing at least seven people. The first bomb hit a vehicle, and the second exploded when rescuers arrived, injuring three more.
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The attacks happened in Bannu district, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province, near the Afghan border.
The first bomb was a remote-controlled homemade device targeting a private pick-up truck.
The second bomb went off as injured people were being taken to the hospital.
No group has claimed responsibility for the bombings so far.
The Pakistan Taliban (TTP) and other armed groups are active in the area.
Pakistan accuses Afghanistan of harboring these groups, but the Afghan Taliban government denies this.
Tensions have risen recently, including Pakistani air strikes on Afghan cities.
The Pakistan-Afghanistan border has mostly been closed since violent clashes escalated in October.
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Two roadside bombs exploded in northwest Pakistan’s Bannu district, killing at least seven people and injuring three. Authorities believe the attacks were remotely controlled and are searching for those responsible, with suspicion on the Pakistani Taliban.
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Two bombs exploded on Saturday in Bannu, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province near the Afghanistan border.
The first bomb killed five people when it targeted a vehicle.
The second bomb exploded as rescuers arrived, killing two more people.
Three people were wounded in the blasts.
Both bombs were triggered remotely, according to a senior police official.
No group claimed the attacks, but Pakistani Taliban have been blamed for similar violence before.
Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attacks and warned those supporting terrorism.
Many Pakistani Taliban fighters reportedly have safe bases across the border in Afghanistan.
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The White House is discussing changes to travel rules for Iran’s soccer team during the 2026 World Cup in the United States. Currently, Iran’s team can only arrive a day before their match and must leave the same day, but talks aim to allow more time for their game in Seattle.
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Iran’s soccer team must arrive in the U.S. one day before their match and leave the same day under current visa restrictions.
These rules apply even though the U.S., Canada, and Mexico are co-hosting the 2026 World Cup.
Iran’s coach called the team the "most oppressed" at the tournament because of these travel limits.
The White House’s World Cup task force is considering changes for Iran’s third game in Seattle on June 27.
Iran’s team is based in Mexico during the tournament and traveled about 30 minutes to Los Angeles for earlier games.
Seattle is a three-hour flight from Mexico, which is why travel rules might be adjusted.
The Iranian Football Federation wants the team to arrive two days early and leave the day after matches for better preparation.
Iran plans to file a formal complaint with FIFA about the travel restrictions.
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The idea that parenting one child is easier, sometimes called "hobby parenting," is misleading. Experts say parenting one child involves different challenges and emotional demands than parenting several children. The focus on family size alone misses the full picture of what parenting is really like.
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"Hobby parenting" is a term used online to describe parenting one child as easier or more enjoyable.
Psychotherapist Melissa Tract says parenting one child is not easier, just different in its demands.
Parenting one child often means more one-on-one time and emotional focus between parent and child.
Studies show only children tend to have closer relationships with their parents due to more concentrated attention.
Family therapist Lisa Thomson says parenting experience depends on many factors beyond just how many children there are.
Language about "only children" can create wrong ideas, implying something is missing or incomplete.
Research challenges stereotypes that only children are spoiled or socially awkward.
Parenting decisions involve many personal and emotional factors like health, money, and fertility, not just family size.
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Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) may face delays in receiving electric car batteries from a new factory in Somerset due to construction and management issues. The factory, called Agratas and backed by the UK government, was planned to start production in 2027 but is now expected to be later than January 2028.
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JLR relies on the Agratas factory in Somerset to supply batteries for its electric cars.
Agratas and JLR are both owned by Tata, an Indian company.
The UK government promised £380 million to support the Agratas factory.
Agratas replaced its main contractor, Sir Robert McAlpine, after giving only three weeks' notice.
The factory’s initial construction budget was £800 million but is now expected to exceed £1.3 billion.
Key parts for the factory, like a power substation, have not yet been ordered, causing delays.
Several senior staff at Agratas have left recently, adding to project challenges.
Delays at Agratas could slow down JLR’s production of new electric Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles.
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