David Clayton-Thomas, the lead singer of the band Blood, Sweat & Tears, has died at age 84 in Toronto. He was known for his distinctive voice on hits like "Spinning Wheel" and helped the band become very popular in the late 1960s.
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David Clayton-Thomas died peacefully at St. Michael's Hospital in Toronto at age 84.
He was the lead singer of Blood, Sweat & Tears, a band famous for mixing rock with brass instruments.
The band won two Grammy Awards and beat the Beatles’ "Abbey Road" for best album in 1969.
Clayton-Thomas grew up in Canada and overcame a troubled youth, including time in a reformatory.
Blood, Sweat & Tears played at the 1969 Woodstock festival and toured Eastern Europe for the U.S. State Department.
Clayton-Thomas left the band in 1972 but later reunited briefly and had a solo music career releasing over a dozen albums.
He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1996.
Clayton-Thomas is survived by his daughters Ashleigh Clayton-Thomas and Christine Graham.
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The House Appropriations Committee approved a $1.1 trillion defense budget bill for fiscal year 2027. The bill includes a proposal to change the name of the Defense Department to the Department of War.
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The bill covers spending for the U.S. defense budget in fiscal year 2027.
The total amount in the bill is $1.1 trillion.
The committee vote was 34 in favor and 27 against, mostly along party lines.
The bill proposes renaming the Defense Department as the Department of War.
President Donald Trump supports this name change and this marks his third attempt to push it.
The bill now moves forward after approval by the House Appropriations Committee.
The name change is part of President Trump’s broader defense agenda.
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King Charles and Queen Camilla will continue to live at Clarence House rather than Buckingham Palace, even after major renovations to the palace finish next year. Buckingham Palace will remain the main place for royal work and events, but not a permanent home, allowing more public access.
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Buckingham Palace has been the official London home of UK monarchs since 1837.
A £369 million renovation of Buckingham Palace is scheduled to finish in March next year.
The palace is getting updated electrical wiring, pipes, and heating systems to prevent fire and water damage.
King Charles and Queen Camilla have lived at Clarence House since 2005 and plan to stay there.
Living at Buckingham Palace would limit visitor access due to security concerns.
Buckingham Palace will still host official events like banquets, receptions, and meetings.
The King will have private rooms in the palace for work and possible future residence.
The renovation is funded by a temporary increase in the Sovereign Grant, government money that pays for royal duties.
After renovations, the Sovereign Grant will decrease but still cover maintenance and upgrades for royal palaces.
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New research shows that Generation Z is not having much less sex than older generations, contrary to past reports. The study found that their sexual satisfaction depends more on emotional connection and shared experiences than just physical aspects like orgasm.
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A study from the women’s health app Flo surveyed nearly 28,000 people, mostly women.
Gen Z reported about 87.2% had partnered sex, close to 89.9% for older generations.
Sexual satisfaction is linked more to emotional connection with partners than the frequency of orgasms.
Around 56% of respondents said they were satisfied with their sex lives; 19.5% were dissatisfied.
Stress and anxiety, which are higher among Gen Z, can reduce sexual desire and satisfaction.
Solo sexual activity may feel less pressured but does not lead to higher satisfaction compared to partnered sex.
Experts note evolving ideas about intimacy and sexual activity among younger people.
The study mostly included women who use the Flo app, so the results may not represent all groups equally.
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King Charles has shared that he paid £12.9 million in taxes for 2024-2025, making him the first British monarch to reveal his tax bill. The Prince of Wales also disclosed paying £7.76 million in tax over the same period, and both continue to provide these details voluntarily to increase transparency.
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King Charles paid £12.9 million in taxes for the year 2024-2025.
The Prince of Wales (Prince William) paid £7.76 million in taxes for the same period.
King Charles is ranked among the top 100 taxpayers in the UK.
The main funding for the Royal Household, the Sovereign Grant, is set to rise to nearly £100 million by 2027-28.
King Charles and Queen Camilla will stay living in Clarence House, not Buckingham Palace.
Since King Charles became monarch and William became Prince of Wales, together they have paid over £50 million in taxes.
King Charles’ income comes from the Duchy of Lancaster estate, which gave him £25.2 million in 2025-26.
Prince William earns income from the Duchy of Cornwall, which includes the Oval cricket ground and other lands.
Prince William will no longer take the £1.5 million annual rent from the unused Dartmoor Prison; instead, this money will support the nearby community.
The royal accounts detailed costs for overseas visits, including £130,000 for Prince William’s trip to Saudi Arabia and £126,946 for the King and Queen’s visit to Italy.
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The Crown Estate, which manages the land and property owned by King Charles, made over £1 billion in profit for the third year in a row. Most of this profit came from fees paid by offshore wind farm developers who lease parts of the seabed.
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The Crown Estate reported £1.2 billion in profit for the last financial year, nearly three times more than three years ago.
About two-thirds of this profit came from the offshore wind industry.
Wind farm developers paid £875 million last year to secure seabed leases from the Crown Estate.
The Crown Estate owns the ocean floor around England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Once wind farms start producing electricity, developers must pay the Crown Estate 2% of the revenue from energy bills.
The Crown Estate returned £487 million to the UK Treasury, with £132.1 million paid to King Charles to support royal duties.
CEO Dan Labbad’s pay increased by nearly 20% to about £2.33 million last year.
The Crown Estate expects profits to stabilize as more wind farms start production and pay lower lease fees.
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King Charles has revealed that he paid £24.6 million in tax on his private income over two years, marking the first time a British monarch has made such a disclosure in modern times. While this move aims to increase openness, many details about the king’s income, expenses, and overall wealth remain undisclosed.
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King Charles voluntarily pays tax on his private income, continuing a practice started by his mother in 1993.
He paid £12.9 million in tax for 2024-25 and £11.7 million for 2023-24, totaling over £30 million since becoming king.
The income subject to tax has not been fully revealed; the Duchy of Lancaster provided £25.2 million in 2025-26.
It is unclear how much official expenses, which are tax-exempt, have reduced taxable income.
The king’s exact fortune is unknown, but The Guardian estimated it at about £1.8 billion in 2023.
Buckingham Palace disputes this estimate and does not comment on the family’s personal finances.
Payments made to other working members of the royal family from King Charles’s wealth are not publicly detailed.
Gifts worth millions received by the royals have unclear ownership status, and many royal wills remain secret.
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King Charles III has paid over $40 million in taxes since becoming king in September 2022, a first for a British monarch to disclose such information. The Sovereign Grant, public funding for the monarchy, will be reduced from 2027 to 2032 after a period of increased funding for Buckingham Palace renovations.
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King Charles III paid £11.7 million (around $15 million) in taxes in 2023-24 and £12.9 million (about $17 million) in 2024-25.
Since his accession in September 2022 until March 2023, he paid more than £5.4 million in taxes.
The tax amount increased by about 10.3%, higher than the UK average wage growth of 3.4%.
The tax payments come from his income including the Duchy of Lancaster estate, Balmoral, Sandringham, and investments.
The monarchy’s public funding (Sovereign Grant) rose to £137.9 million (about $180 million) for 2026-27, up from £132.1 million in 2025-26.
From 2027 to 2032, the Sovereign Grant will be cut to £99.9 million annually after palace refurbishment ends.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will not live in Buckingham Palace after renovations, choosing to stay at Clarence House.
The palace disclosed these details amid growing calls for more financial transparency of the royal family, partly due to scandals involving other royals.
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President Donald Trump urged House Republicans to come together and work as a team. The U.S. Supreme Court made important decisions about major immigration cases.
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President Trump called for unity among House Republicans.
The goal is for House Republicans to cooperate on political matters.
The Supreme Court released rulings on important immigration issues.
These rulings impact how immigration laws are applied.
The news was covered on CBS News by Major Garrett on June 25.
Viewers can watch this coverage through the CBS News app or online.
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Karl Stefanovic is leaving the Nine Network immediately, ending his role as host of the Today show after controversy from his podcast interview with British far-right activist Tommy Robinson. Nine said Stefanovic and the network agreed he could not continue hosting Today while running his independent podcast.
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Karl Stefanovic has worked with Nine for over 20 years and hosted the Today show.
Stefanovic was going to leave Today at the end of this year but will now leave immediately.
The immediate departure follows controversy over a podcast episode where Stefanovic interviewed Tommy Robinson, a far-right activist.
Nine stated Stefanovic cannot host Today and run his independent podcast at the same time.
Stefanovic said on social media he supports freedom of speech and wants listeners to hear different perspectives.
Nine CEO Matt Stanton said it is the right time for Stefanovic to move on from the network.
News chief Fiona Dear emphasized the importance of freedom of speech and maintaining trust and respect in Nine’s journalism.
Nine plans to announce updates about the future of the Today show soon.
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A new bill proposes raising the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour. However, information shows that even this higher wage might not cover basic living costs in some places.
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The bill suggests increasing the minimum wage from the current federal level to $25 per hour.
This proposed amount is much higher than the current federal minimum wage.
Data indicates that $25 per hour may still be too low for people in certain areas.
Costs of living vary by location, affecting how far a wage can go.
Some regions have higher housing, food, and transportation expenses.
The bill aims to improve earnings for low-wage workers.
There is ongoing debate about what minimum wage level is fair and livable.
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Utah Governor Spencer Cox has issued an emergency order banning fireworks across the state until July 5 due to very high wildfire risks caused by hot, dry, and windy weather. The ban allows some cities to set safe areas for fireworks but aims to prevent new fires amid ongoing large wildfires and drought conditions.
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The fireworks ban is in effect statewide until July 5, with possible extension around July 24 (Pioneer Day).
The order authorizes the state forester to restrict fireworks use to reduce wildfire risks.
Utah is experiencing extreme wildfire danger because of dry plants, drought, strong winds, and low humidity.
The Iron Fire near Eureka has burned over 37,000 acres and is believed to have started from illegal fireworks.
Officials say 80 percent of Utah’s wildfires this year were caused by human activity, including fireworks.
Some cities can still designate specific safe zones for fireworks during the ban.
Public safety power shutoffs may occur to prevent power line sparks from causing fires.
The governor emphasized the importance of protecting lives and property during one of the most dangerous fire seasons in state history.
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The United Nations’ International Maritime Organization (IMO) has paused its plan to help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz after a cargo ship was attacked near Oman. This pause comes amid warnings from Iran about ship routes and safety concerns in the area.
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The IMO started evacuating about 600 ships and 11,000 sailors from the Strait of Hormuz due to a conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
A Singapore-flagged container ship named Ever Lovely was hit by a projectile near Oman's coast but was not part of the IMO evacuation.
The attack may have been from a drone, but no group has claimed responsibility.
Iran warned ships to get permission before using the strait and ordered some vessels to change course.
Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority said ships outside its designated routes will not have guaranteed safe passage.
The evacuation is paused to reassess safety after the attack on the ship.
Oman and other countries, including Denmark, support efforts to safely reopen the strait.
Ship traffic is lower than normal, with operators moving cautiously due to safety risks.
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A series of earthquakes struck Venezuela, causing deaths and damage. Rescue teams are working to help people affected and clear debris. The International Rescue Committee is involved in the humanitarian response.
Two earthquakes in Venezuela caused severe damage in the La Guaira region. Many buildings collapsed, and families are trying to find people trapped under the rubble. Locals say rescue work is slow and there are not enough supplies.
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La Guaira was the area most affected by two recent earthquakes in Venezuela.
The earthquakes caused widespread destruction and building collapses.
Families are searching for loved ones trapped under debris.
Residents say rescue efforts are slow.
People report a lack of sufficient resources to help victims.
Authorities are conducting rescue operations in the region.
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A federal judge in Washington, D.C. temporarily stopped the Education Department from enforcing new limits on student loans for graduate and professional students. The judge said the new rules broke a law called the Administrative Procedure Act because they added new requirements improperly.
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The ruling took place on a Wednesday in Washington, D.C.
The judge involved is U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell.
The Education Department planned new borrowing limits for graduate and professional students.
These new limits were about to start in one week.
The judge blocked the limits from going into effect temporarily.
The reason for blocking was a violation of the Administrative Procedure Act (APA).
The APA says agencies must follow certain procedures before changing rules.
The judge found the department added new requirements without proper procedure.
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Karl Stefanovic is leaving the Nine network immediately after more than 20 years with the company. The decision came after controversy about an interview he conducted on his independent podcast with British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, and an agreement that he could not continue hosting Today while running the podcast.
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Karl Stefanovic was a host on the Today show at Nine for over 20 years.
He used his independent podcast to interview Tommy Robinson, a British far-right activist.
Nine Entertainment and Stefanovic agreed he could not keep hosting Today and running the podcast at the same time.
Stefanovic was initially expected to leave Nine at the end of the year but will now leave immediately.
Nine’s CEO Matt Stanton sent an internal email confirming the decision and acknowledging the impact on viewers and the network.
The departure follows days of controversy related to Stefanovic’s podcast content.
Nine stated this was the right moment for Stefanovic to move on from the network.
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Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela near the capital, Caracas, causing at least 188 deaths and over 1,500 injuries. Rescue teams are searching through rubble in several affected areas, while many buildings were damaged or destroyed and a state of emergency has been declared.
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Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday: one with magnitude 7.2 and another stronger one with 7.5.
Both earthquakes were shallow, causing more severe damage.
At least 188 people have died and more than 1,500 were injured.
Around 250 buildings were damaged or collapsed, especially in La Guaira and Caracas.
Venezuela’s main international airport near Caracas was closed due to damage.
The government declared a state of emergency to manage the disaster.
The US pledged $150 million in aid to help with rescue efforts.
Aftershocks continue, with at least 30 recorded after the main quakes.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israeli troops will stay in southern Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza as long as needed. He made this statement during a ceremony for new combat officers in southern Israel.
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Netanyahu is the Prime Minister of Israel.
He spoke at a graduation event for combat officers.
Israeli forces have a presence in southern Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza.
Netanyahu said the troops will remain there "as long as required."
This suggests Israel’s military will continue operations in these areas for the foreseeable future.
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This episode of Business Daily discusses several key economic issues, including how heatwaves hurt work and energy use worldwide, Germany's plans to change its pension system, tensions between China and Taiwan over fruit imports, and recent unstable movements in technology company stocks.
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Heatwaves are causing problems by reducing worker productivity and increasing energy demand, which affects global economic growth.
Germany is planning reforms to its pension system, which could impact the largest economy in Europe.
There is a new disagreement between China and Taiwan about the import of custard apples, causing trade tensions.
Technology stocks, including SpaceX shares, have shown sharp and unpredictable changes in value in the past week.
The episode features discussions with business experts from Jakarta and Frankfurt.
The economic stories reflect concerns about climate effects, trade conflicts, pension policies, and investor confidence in tech.
The program was hosted by Will Bain and produced by David Cann and Justin Bones.
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