Justice Sonia Sotomayor strongly disagreed with a Supreme Court decision that allowed the Trump administration to bring back a border policy. This policy lets officials block some asylum seekers who do not cross the border physically to enter the United States.
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The Supreme Court ruled in favor of reviving a Trump-era immigration policy.
The policy blocks certain asylum seekers if they did not cross the southern border physically.
Justice Sotomayor issued a strong dissent, expressing serious concerns.
She warned that the decision could lead to more deaths among migrants.
Sotomayor is the most senior liberal justice on the Supreme Court.
The policy was originally introduced during President Trump’s time in office.
The court’s decision changes how asylum seekers are processed at the border.
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There is speculation that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might hold their wedding at Madison Square Garden (MSG) in New York City during the July Fourth weekend. A permit to close streets near MSG has been filed for that time, and some sources, including city officials, hinted the venue could host the event, but no official confirmation exists.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce got engaged last August.
A permit was filed to close streets near Madison Square Garden for an event on July Fourth weekend.
A city official suggested MSG may host their wedding.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani mentioned the wedding might happen during the July 4th holiday weekend.
MSG's design offers privacy with no windows and secluded entrances.
NFL player George Kittle confirmed he was invited but doesn’t know the wedding details.
Fans and some media express doubt about the MSG wedding speculation.
Taylor Swift has strong ties to New York, including owning an apartment downtown.
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A Paris court ruled that the French oil company TotalEnergies must reveal the climate risks related to its oil and gas products and update its plans to address these risks. This decision supports efforts to apply France’s corporate duty of vigilance law to climate change but does not require TotalEnergies to reduce production or stop new fossil fuel projects.
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The Paris court requires TotalEnergies to disclose climate risks linked to emissions from its products.
The ruling partially applies France’s 2017 corporate duty of vigilance law to the climate crisis.
The court said TotalEnergies’ climate risk plan was incomplete and must include emissions from users of its products (called Scope 3 emissions).
NGOs and the city of Paris brought the case, arguing TotalEnergies should account for indirect emissions from customers.
The court did not order TotalEnergies to limit oil and gas production or stop new fossil fuel projects.
TotalEnergies argued that cutting production would not stop climate change and that the company represents less than 2% of global fossil fuel output.
The city of Paris called the ruling a historic step in French climate law.
The case is part of a larger trend where courts address companies’ responsibilities for climate change.
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Zimbabwe’s senate has approved a constitutional amendment that extends the president’s term from five to seven years and allows parliament to choose the president instead of a direct election. Supporters say the changes will bring stability, while opponents call it a “constitutional coup” removing citizens’ right to elect their leader.
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The Zimbabwean senate voted 75-4 to approve the constitutional amendment.
The amendment extends presidential terms to seven years and changes the election method to parliamentary appointment.
The lower house approved the bill last week, and it is expected to become law next month.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa could remain in power until 2030 under the new rules.
Opposition groups say the amendment reduces democracy and risks increasing repression.
The government denies these claims and says the changes promote political stability.
Critics report harassment and violence against those opposing the amendments.
The government says over 537,000 public submissions mostly supported the changes.
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Teachers in France are protesting unsafe working conditions as a severe heatwave causes school temperatures to reach up to 40°C (104°F). Despite the heat, national exams are continuing with some accommodations like morning exam times, water breaks, and fewer students per room.
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France is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures up to 40°C in some schools.
Education unions say schools are not prepared and called for strikes over health risks.
About 3,500 schools were closed due to heat; 10,000 schools shortened hours.
French school buildings often lack air conditioning and insulation, causing classrooms to become very hot.
The "brevet" exams for around 850,000 15-year-olds are still happening, mostly in the mornings.
Measures include spacing desks, providing water, and allowing breaks during exams.
Some students and examiners have fainted or needed care due to the heat during oral exams.
The Paris region provided emergency funds to buy fans and cooling equipment for schools.
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A small commuter plane made an emergency crash landing in Alaska. Passenger Brett Fillipi recorded the event, and fortunately, all people on the plane survived.
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The plane was a small commuter aircraft flying over Alaska.
An emergency occurred that forced the plane to crash land.
Passenger Brett Fillipi filmed the crash landing.
Everyone on board survived without fatal injuries.
The incident was reported by CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave.
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New emails reveal that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was on a vaccine-related mission during his 2019 trip to Samoa, contradicting his Senate testimony that the visit had nothing to do with vaccines. His group, known for opposing vaccines, visited Samoa when vaccination rates were very low due to a recent vaccine scare and measles outbreak.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. visited Samoa in 2019 before a deadly measles outbreak that killed 83 people.
Kennedy told the Senate his trip was not about vaccines but to attend a celebration and introduce medical software.
New emails show Kennedy’s colleague called the trip a “mission” to study vaccination data in Samoa.
Kennedy was chairman of Children’s Health Defense, a nonprofit group that opposes vaccines.
Samoa stopped vaccinations for 10 months after two infants died from a bad vaccine dose in 2018.
Kennedy’s group contacted Samoan officials to study medical records during the vaccination pause.
Officials said Kennedy’s visit increased the influence of anti-vaccine activists in Samoa.
Some US lawmakers said Kennedy may have lied to the Senate about the trip’s purpose.
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The leader of Britain's largest trade union, Unison, has supported Ed Miliband to become chancellor if Andy Burnham becomes prime minister. Miliband faces competition from Wes Streeting, with differing views on economic policies, while Burnham prepares to announce his government team.
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Unison’s general secretary Andrea Egan endorsed Ed Miliband for chancellor.
Miliband and Wes Streeting are the main contenders to replace Rachel Reeves as chancellor.
Andy Burnham recently became a Member of Parliament and is expected to become prime minister soon.
Burnham will give a major speech on devolution and the economy in Manchester.
Miliband is seen as more aligned with trade unions and left-wing policies.
Streeting is considered more business-friendly and supports private sector involvement.
Some unions oppose Miliband due to his stance on limiting North Sea oil licenses.
Burnham appointed James Purnell, a former colleague, as his chief of staff, causing some party tensions.
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Two earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing buildings to collapse and killing dozens of people. Rescue teams are working to find survivors, and several countries, including the U.S., are sending help.
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Venezuela experienced two earthquakes in a short time.
Many buildings fell down because of the shaking.
Dozens of people have died due to the earthquakes.
Rescue workers are searching for people trapped under rubble.
The United States and other countries are providing aid to Venezuela.
A geophysics professor explained the science behind the aftershocks.
Survivors described feeling scared and praying as the building shook.
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Income and consumer spending in the U.S. are growing despite rising inflation and higher energy costs. This situation makes it harder for the Federal Reserve to decide if interest rates should go up to cool down the economy.
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Personal income, disposable income, and consumer spending each rose by 0.7% in May.
Inflation measured by the Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index increased 4.1% over the past year.
Core inflation, which excludes food and energy, rose 3.4% year-over-year, both reaching the highest levels in about three years.
Rising energy prices have not stopped Americans from spending on goods and services.
The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge shows inflation still above the Fed’s target despite some easing since February.
The recent drop in oil prices may help reduce inflation in the future, but supply issues linked to AI technology are causing new price pressures.
Some companies like Apple are raising prices to cover higher costs for computer memory chips.
Financial markets expect the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates later this year to control inflation, but the Fed has kept rates steady for now.
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The 26th episode of "Love Island" Season 13 will be released on June 26, 2026. The episode features relationship tensions between several contestants and includes the return of the heart rate challenge. It will be available for streaming on Hulu starting at midnight Pacific Time.
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"Love Island" Season 13 Episode 26 airs on June 26, 2026.
New episodes are released daily except on Tuesdays during the summer.
The episode becomes available to stream on Hulu at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET.
A Hulu subscription is needed to watch, starting at $11.99 per month.
Episode 26 runs about 60 to 90 minutes.
The episode shows conflicts among contestants, such as Aidan and Tina, and Priya and Samraj.
The heart rate challenge returns where girls perform for the boys.
Original cast members include Robyn, Lorenzo, Mica, Sean, Ellie, Samraj, Lola, Sam, Angelista, Ope, Jasmine, and Aidan.
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Lawyers for the fossil fuel industry have tried to stop courts from reviewing climate accountability cases. In the last ten years, communities have faced about $1.5 trillion in damages from extreme weather and climate disasters, but the situation is beginning to change.
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Fossil fuel industry lawyers have worked to prevent courts from hearing climate-related cases.
Courts have often avoided looking at the facts in these cases.
Over the past decade, climate disasters have caused about $1.5 trillion in damages to communities.
The damages come from extreme weather events linked to climate change.
There is a recent trend towards allowing courts to weigh in on climate accountability.
Climate accountability means holding parties responsible for damages caused by climate change.
The article suggests a shift in how courts handle these cases.
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A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s plan to create a federal voter list and restrict who can get mail-in ballots before the November midterm elections. Another judge recently stopped Trump’s rule requiring proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote.
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President Trump proposed changes to election rules in the U.S.
One plan would create a federal voter list to manage registrations.
Another plan would limit who can receive mail-in ballots for the midterms.
U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani blocked these plans on Thursday.
Judge Talwani was appointed by former President Obama.
The blocking of these plans is the second legal loss for President Trump in two days.
On Wednesday, a different judge stopped Trump’s requirement for citizenship proof to register to vote.
These rulings prevent the election changes from happening before November’s midterm elections.
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Lori Bergamotto meets a U.S. Navy commander and pilot who is honoring a pioneering woman aviator. This segment celebrates the legacy of a female pilot who helped open the path for women in military aviation.
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The article features Lori Bergamotto and a U.S. Navy commander who is also a pilot.
They discuss a trailblazing female aviator's influence on the Navy.
This woman paved the way for women to serve as military pilots.
The segment is sponsored by Navy Federal Credit Union.
The story highlights the ongoing recognition of women's contributions to aviation and military service.
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The U.S. Supreme Court made decisions on important immigration cases. The Court ruled in favor of President Trump by allowing his administration to end temporary protected status for Syrian and Haitian immigrants.
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The Supreme Court issued opinions on several important cases on Thursday.
One key ruling supported President Trump’s policies on immigration.
The Court allowed the government to stop temporary protected status (TPS) for Syrians and Haitians.
Temporary protected status is a program that protects people from certain countries from deportation due to unsafe conditions in their home countries.
Ending TPS means that some Syrian and Haitian immigrants could lose their protection from deportation.
CBS News reporters and a legal expert provided analysis of the decisions.
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A federal judge in Boston has stopped President Trump’s order that would tighten mail-in voting rules and require a federal list of eligible voters for each state. The judge ruled that only states—not the federal government—have the authority to manage voter lists and that the order cannot be enforced.
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President Trump signed an executive order in March to create a federal list of eligible voters for every state using Social Security data.
The order also told the U.S. Postal Service to send mail-in ballots only to people on these federal lists.
U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani blocked these parts of the order, saying neither the president nor Congress has the power to control voter rolls.
Talwani said states alone have the authority to manage voting eligibility.
The order directed the attorney general to prioritize prosecuting election officials who don’t use the federal lists.
The judge said this could scare local election officials and interfere with voting rights.
The Postal Service was told to refuse ballots in states that don’t send approved voter lists to the federal government.
Another judge in Washington, D.C. had previously allowed parts of the order but that decision is being appealed by opponents.
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Labour’s leadership election process is scheduled to conclude quickly, with a new leader possibly chosen by July 17. Andy Burnham could become leader soon if no other MPs join the race.
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Labour set a timetable for choosing a new party leader.
The new leader could be announced as early as July 17.
Potential candidates must get support from 81 MPs by July 15.
They also need nominations from affiliated groups like trade unions by July 16.
If multiple candidates qualify, party members and supporters will vote from August 6 to 27.
The final result will be announced on August 29.
Andy Burnham is currently the only MP running for leader.
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Countries including the US, Cuba, Iran, and several others have pledged help after two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela on 24 June. The quakes caused deaths, injuries, and big damage, while Venezuela struggles with ongoing economic and health problems.
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Two earthquakes measuring 7.2 and 7.5 hit Venezuela on 24 June, causing at least 164 deaths and about 1,000 injuries.
The earthquakes severely damaged Caracas and northern parts of the country.
Venezuela already faces economic crisis, flooding, and health challenges, making disaster response harder.
The US announced a fast, large government response, including help from the Department of Defense.
Latin American countries like Mexico, Brazil, Ecuador, and Cuba offered aid; Cuba sent health workers already on site.
European countries such as the Netherlands, Spain, France, Germany, and Switzerland are sending rescue teams and equipment.
Iran and China expressed readiness to help with relief and rescue efforts.
The UN and humanitarian groups stressed the urgent need for international support as many Venezuelans already need aid before the earthquakes.
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Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164 people and injuring over 1,000. Many buildings collapsed, trapping people under rubble, and world leaders have offered help and expressed support.
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Two earthquakes, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 in magnitude, struck Venezuela on the evening of June 24, 2026.
These were some of the strongest earthquakes to hit Venezuela in over 100 years.
At least 164 people died and more than 1,000 were injured.
Rescue efforts were underway to find people trapped under collapsed buildings.
The U.S. is sending search and rescue teams, medical help, and humanitarian aid by order of President Trump.
France is sending a team of 85 rescue workers to help with search and clearance.
Mexico and Brazil are also preparing to send rescue teams and evaluate further assistance.
China acknowledged the situation and extended its support to Venezuela.
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A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order that aimed to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit who could get mail-in ballots. The judge ruled that the order violated the U.S. Constitution because only states and Congress have the power to set election rules.
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The judge who blocked the order was U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani, appointed by President Barack Obama.
The ruling applies to the 2026 midterm elections.
Nearly two dozen states challenged the order in federal court, saying it was unconstitutional.
The court said the order broke the separation of powers by giving the president control over election rules.
This was the second recent court decision against President Trump’s election-related orders.
One previous ruling stopped a Trump order requiring voters to prove citizenship when registering.
President Trump’s order wanted the U.S. government to make a list of voters and limit mail ballots to those people.
States and election officials said the order could cause problems and be abused.
Voting by noncitizens is very rare and already illegal under current laws.
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