The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are planning to support a candidate for the 2028 U.S. presidential election. The group has grown to over 100,000 members and has chapters in many parts of the country.
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The Democratic Socialists of America want to run a candidate for President in 2028.
DSA has more than 100,000 members.
The organization has 200 chapters across the United States.
Ashik Siddique is the Co-Chair of the DSA.
The group’s recent election successes have encouraged their plans for 2028.
DSA aims to promote their ideas actively in the political conversation.
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A new Chinese open-source AI model called GLM-5.2 matches the capabilities of some of the top U.S. AI models but costs much less to run. Security experts are worried this lower cost and open access will make advanced hacking tools easier for criminals to use and customize.
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GLM-5.2 is an open-source AI model released last week by Chinese company Z.ai.
It performs similarly to leading U.S. AI models like GPT-5.5 and Claude Opus 4.8 in cybersecurity tasks.
Some researchers claim GLM-5.2 may be illegally derived from these U.S. models, explaining its high performance.
Open-weight models like GLM-5.2 can be freely downloaded, changed, and used without safety limits.
Hackers are already sharing ways to jailbreak GLM-5.2 to bypass restrictions and use it for cyberattacks.
GLM-5.2 allows hackers to create personalized attacks, including generating phishing emails and fraud scripts.
Open-source models offer no central provider to detect or block malicious use, unlike commercial AI services.
Chinese companies plan to release more powerful open-source AI models later this year.
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The U.S. military is helping Venezuela after two strong earthquakes hit the country and caused many deaths. U.S. forces are moving quickly to provide airlift, logistics, and lifesaving aid to people affected by the disaster.
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Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela overnight.
More than 160 people died because of the earthquakes.
The U.S. military is working with the U.S. State Department to provide aid.
The U.S. Southern Command is leading the military response.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the quick deployment of aid.
The aid includes airlift and logistical support to reach those in need.
The goal is to deliver lifesaving help as fast as possible.
This response shows cooperation between the U.S. and Venezuelan aid efforts.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. took control of Venezuela six months ago by sending special forces to capture leader Nicolás Maduro. After two large earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, the U.S. is sending search and rescue teams, medical supplies, and aerial images to help assess the damage, while promising to support the Venezuelan people during the crisis.
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President Trump claimed U.S. special forces entered Venezuela to capture Nicolás Maduro six months ago.
Two massive earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, causing at least 164 deaths and over 1,000 injuries.
Buildings collapsed in Caracas, and the main international airport in La Guaira was shut down due to damage.
The U.S. is sending search and rescue teams, medical supplies, and aerial images to Venezuela.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed solidarity with Venezuela’s people and is coordinating aid efforts.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which handled much humanitarian aid, was closed nearly a year ago.
The closure of USAID may slow the U.S. response to natural disasters and reduce humanitarian support in places like Venezuela.
Venezuela faces ongoing challenges such as heavy national debt, lack of democratic elections, corruption, and damaged infrastructure.
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A sociologist from New York University says that during heatwaves, strong community connections are just as important as technology to save lives. He studied Chicago’s 1995 heatwave and found that neighborhoods with good social support had fewer deaths than others with the same poverty level. He warns that as climate change speeds up, cities need to build both social and physical ways to protect vulnerable people.
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Professor Eric Klinenberg from NYU studied the 1995 Chicago heatwave.
He found that death rates depend on social connections, not just weather or technology.
Social infrastructure means places and activities that help neighbors check on and help each other.
Neighborhoods with similar poverty suffered different death rates based on social support.
France is currently experiencing a heatwave and has improved since a deadly one in 2003.
Klinenberg warns climate change is happening faster than cities can adapt.
Social isolation and inequality make heatwaves more dangerous for some people.
Building community ties is as important as using cooling technology to protect people.
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The US Supreme Court ruled in favor of Bayer, the maker of Roundup weedkiller, blocking many lawsuits that claimed the product caused cancer without adequate warnings. The court decided federal law prevents state courts from hearing these failure-to-warn cases because the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) found no cancer risk requiring a warning label.
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The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 that Bayer cannot face failure-to-warn lawsuits in state courts about Roundup.
Federal law governing pesticides prevents state claims that conflict with EPA-approved labeling.
The EPA concluded glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, does not cause cancer.
The ruling overturned a $1.25 million jury verdict in Missouri for John Durnell, who claimed cancer from Roundup.
Bayer bought Monsanto, maker of Roundup, in 2018 for $63 billion.
Over 100,000 lawsuits about Roundup and cancer have been filed in the US.
Bayer’s shares rose nearly 18% after the decision.
The Trump administration supported Bayer in this case.
Bayer proposed a $7.25 billion settlement to resolve many lawsuits before this ruling.
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President Donald Trump criticized European NATO allies during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. He expressed frustration over their lack of support for a U.S.-Israeli conflict involving Iran.
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President Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
The discussion focused on the situation with Iran.
President Trump expressed anger toward European allies.
He felt European NATO members were not supporting the U.S. and Israel in the conflict.
The report was covered by CBS News correspondent Aaron Navarro.
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A Ukrainian attack on Crimea and parts of Russia killed at least five people, according to Russian officials. Both Ukraine and Russia have been targeting each other's fuel and transport facilities amid ongoing conflict, while diplomatic tensions between Russia and Romania continue to rise.
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At least five people died in Ukrainian strikes on Crimea and Russian border regions.
Two people, including a child, died in Crimea following overnight attacks.
Drone strikes killed two people in Bryansk and one in Belgorod regions of Russia.
Russia claims to have shot down 269 Ukrainian drones over Russia and Crimea in one night.
A drone strike caused a fire at an oil depot in Krasnodar Krai, Russia.
Crimean authorities plan to impose temporary power cuts due to damage to energy infrastructure.
Russia attacked rail locomotives and petrol stations in Ukraine, killing one train driver.
Russia expelled Romania’s consul general after Romania closed Russia’s consular office following a drone incident near the Ukrainian border.
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Gulf countries have welcomed a new agreement between the United States and Iran aimed at ending a regional conflict. These Gulf states support the deal mainly to stop the war and promote dialogue with Iran, despite ongoing mistrust and past attacks on Gulf cities by Iran.
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The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) includes Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman.
The GCC was formed in 1981 partly due to concerns about Iran's growing influence.
Recent Israeli and US attacks on Iran, followed by Iranian attacks on the Gulf, pushed Gulf states to reassess their relationships.
The Gulf states support a US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed recently to reduce conflict.
Gulf countries remain wary of Iran but prefer diplomacy to military action.
Iran’s use of drones and proxy groups to attack Gulf states is seen as a bigger threat than Iran’s nuclear program by GCC members.
US officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are visiting Gulf nations to reassure them about the Iran deal.
Gulf states want a broader agreement with Iran that addresses both nuclear and security concerns.
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A new law in California aims to make food date labels clearer for consumers. The article explains what the dates on food packages mean and what people should understand about them.
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California has introduced a new bill regarding food date labels.
The bill intends to clarify the meaning of dates printed on food products.
Food date labels often cause confusion among shoppers.
Dates on food packages can indicate freshness or safety, but meanings vary.
The new rules will help consumers better understand when food is safe to eat.
This change currently applies only in California.
People outside California may not have the same labeling rules yet.
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Abelardo de la Espriella, endorsed by President Donald Trump, will become Colombia’s president in August. His election follows a trend where several Latin American countries have chosen conservative leaders who focus on tough crime policies and economic changes.
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Abelardo de la Espriella, called "The Tiger," will be Colombia's next president and was supported by President Trump.
De la Espriella wants to stop peace talks with rebel groups and build large prisons like those in El Salvador.
Argentina elected Javier Milei, nicknamed "The Lion," who is cutting government spending to fight high inflation.
Ecuador’s leader Daniel Noboa was reelected and has increased the military’s role in fighting drug gangs.
Noboa’s government faced criticism for human rights issues during its anti-drug campaigns.
Honduras elected Nasry Asfura from the conservative National Party, supported by President Trump.
Chile elected José Antonio Kast, a conservative who plans to tighten border controls and limit illegal immigration.
These recent elections show a shift in Latin America toward conservative governments focusing on security and economic reform.
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British actor Aneurin Barnard stopped a robber who tried to steal a handbag from an elderly woman in Annecy, France, before the premiere of his new film. He caught and held the thief until the police arrived and then returned the bag to the woman.
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Aneurin Barnard is a British actor known for roles in Dunkirk and Peaky Blinders.
The incident happened in the city center of Annecy during an animation film festival.
Barnard chased, tackled, and held the bag snatcher until police arrived.
The robbery victim was an older woman who was left traumatized.
The film Barnard was promoting is called Rogue Trooper, based on a UK sci-fi comic.
The film is an animated science fiction story about a super soldier seeking a traitor.
Director Duncan Jones shared the story on social media and praised Barnard’s actions.
The film features other actors like Sean Bean, Asa Butterfield, and Diane Morgan.
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The White House has asked Congress for $87.6 billion in extra funds, mostly to cover costs of President Trump's war with Iran. Many Democrats oppose funding the conflict since Congress never officially approved it, and there is a political fight over a separate voting rights bill.
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The White House requests $87.6 billion in new funds, with $67.1 billion for the Iran war.
$21 billion of the requested funds is for munitions and defense production.
The request includes $1.4 billion to fight Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
$11.1 billion is set aside to support US farmers affected by tariffs and high costs linked to the Iran conflict.
The proposal also wants Congress to allow selling E15 gasoline, which has more ethanol but can increase air pollution in warm weather.
President Trump has linked approval of the funding to passing a voting restrictions bill called the Save America Act, which is stalled in Congress.
Senate Democrats oppose new war funding, pointing out that the Pentagon already has $100 billion left unspent.
The Senate passed a non-binding resolution to limit the president’s authority to restart fighting with Iran.
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The U.S. Department of Defense gave Lockheed Martin a contract worth up to $35 billion to make hundreds of THAAD missile interceptors each year for seven years. This effort aims to rebuild the U.S. missile stockpiles, which have been running low.
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Lockheed Martin received a contract from the Pentagon worth up to $35 billion.
The contract lasts for seven years.
The contract requires Lockheed Martin to produce hundreds of THAAD interceptors annually.
THAAD stands for Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, which is a missile defense system.
The goal is to replenish U.S. missile supplies that have been depleted.
The Missile Defense Agency announced the contract.
Lockheed Martin will initially receive $842.9 million as part of the deal.
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There are rumors that singer Taylor Swift and football star Travis Kelce might get married at Madison Square Garden in New York City over the July 4th weekend. City officials confirmed a street closure permit near the arena, and other signs suggest a wedding event there, though neither Swift nor Kelce’s names are on the permit.
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A street closure permit was filed for roads near Madison Square Garden from July 2 to July 4.
The permit application did not include the names Taylor Swift or Travis Kelce.
Several Kansas City Chiefs players have booked hotel rooms near the arena during the holiday weekend.
Amtrak police at nearby Penn Station were told to expect a wedding event related to Taylor Swift.
Reports indicate two celebrations: a smaller one with around 100 guests on July 2, and a larger event on July 3.
Madison Square Garden is an indoor arena with no natural light or scenic views, unlike the outdoor locations some expected for the wedding.
Fans have mixed opinions, with some saying the venue fits the couple’s music and sports careers, and others finding the choice unusual.
The arena offers strong security features, including private entrances and restricted access to prevent paparazzi interference.
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President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that it might never be clear who caused the missile strike on a girls' school in Iran, which killed over 100 people. He mentioned that missiles were flying in many directions, making it hard to determine responsibility.
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The missile strike hit a girls' school in Iran.
More than 100 people died in the strike.
President Trump said it may never be known who was at fault.
He explained that many missiles were flying around at the time.
The event took place amid ongoing military tensions in the region.
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Cambodia has taken strong steps to fight online scams by passing a new law and increasing police actions. The government has also deported nearly 19,000 foreign suspects connected to scam activities and is collaborating with other countries to stop these scams.
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Cambodia introduced a new law to combat online scams.
Law enforcement efforts against online scams have increased in the country.
Nearly 19,000 foreign nationals were deported for involvement in scam operations.
The government is working with international partners to break up scam networks.
These actions aim to reduce online fraud and protect people from scams.
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Leonard Cohen’s estate objected to President Donald Trump’s use of Cohen’s song "Hallelujah" at the Freedom 250 rally, saying the use was unauthorized and not approved. Several other musicians have also opposed Trump using their songs at events without permission.
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Leonard Cohen’s estate said using "Hallelujah" at Trump’s Freedom 250 rally was unauthorized and not supported.
Cohen passed away in 2016, and the estate made its statement via Cohen’s official Instagram account.
The Freedom 250 rally commemorates America’s 250th anniversary and has featured multiple concerts.
Many artists originally scheduled for the Freedom 250 concert withdrew due to political reasons.
Other musicians who have opposed Trump’s use of their songs include Olivia Rodrigo, Neil Young, The Rolling Stones, ABBA, Celine Dion, Foo Fighters, and Sinéad O’Connor’s estate.
Some artists have accused Trump of misusing songs that promote peace, love, and tolerance.
Unauthorized use of music at political events has led to public statements and legal actions by artists and their estates.
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France is experiencing a severe heatwave that is making life difficult in its overcrowded prisons. Many prisoners are packed into small cells without good ventilation or cooling, causing extremely uncomfortable and unsafe conditions. Prison guards are also struggling with the heat inside these poorly maintained buildings.
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France is facing a historic heatwave with temperatures exceeding 40°C (104°F).
Prisons in France are overcrowded, holding 140% of their capacity on average.
Some remand centres have overcrowding rates above 172%, housing people awaiting trial or with short sentences.
There are nearly 89,000 detainees in French prisons as of May 2026, with only 750 new places created in the past year.
Many prisoners share cells built for only one person and some sleep on mattresses on the floor.
Prison buildings are old, poorly maintained, and not insulated against heat or cold.
Prison staff also suffer from heat inside the facilities, making their work very difficult.
The heatwave exposes long-standing problems in France’s prison system related to overcrowding and infrastructure.
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A group of conservative members of the House of Representatives is blocking much of the House’s work until Congress passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act. This bill would require people to show proof that they are citizens before voting. Speaker Mike Johnson is facing difficulty in pushing the House agenda because of these demands.
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Conservative hard-liners in the House are stopping most House actions.
Their main demand is the passage of the SAVE America Act.
The SAVE America Act requires proof of citizenship to vote.
This blockage is creating problems for Speaker Mike Johnson.
The stalled House agenda depends on Congress acting on this bill.
The issue involves voting rules and election integrity.
Speaker Johnson is a Republican from Louisiana.
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