Senator Chris Van Hollen from Maryland has publicly supported Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic Senate primary election in Michigan. Abdul El-Sayed is competing against Representative Haley Stevens and State Senator Mallory McMorrow for the Democratic nomination.
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Senator Chris Van Hollen is from Maryland and a member of the Democratic Party.
Van Hollen endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for the Michigan Senate Democratic primary.
Abdul El-Sayed is a former director of health-related services in Wayne County, Michigan.
El-Sayed is considered a progressive candidate.
His opponents in the primary include Representative Haley Stevens and State Senator Mallory McMorrow.
The primary election will decide who becomes the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate seat from Michigan.
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Senator Ron Wyden accused the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) of planning to deport over 500 unaccompanied migrant children using a new legal process. He warned that this effort could send children back to unsafe countries without proper legal review and asked HHS to stop the plan immediately.
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Senator Ron Wyden sent a letter to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about the planned deportations.
The children targeted have been in federal care for more than 180 days and lack sponsors in the US.
Most of these children have legal representation in their immigration cases.
Wyden said deporting them without involving their lawyers would violate due process rights.
The children come from countries including Guatemala, Honduras, El Salvador, and Afghanistan.
The move seems timed to avoid immigration court decisions by targeting children before a June 30, 2026 deadline.
HHS has not answered previous questions about changes to its child welfare mission in handling migrant children.
HHS responded by denying plans to deport these children, stating their priority is placing children with properly vetted sponsors.
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A $20,000 long-term certificate of deposit (CD) can earn a fixed amount of interest depending on the term length, with rates around 4.15% to 4.30%. Longer terms pay more interest, but the money is locked in for the duration, unlike high-yield savings accounts that have variable rates and allow easier access.
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CDs offer fixed interest rates, meaning savers know exactly how much they will earn.
Interest rates for long-term CDs range from about 4.15% to 4.30%.
An 18-month CD at 4.20% can earn around $1,273 on $20,000 by maturity.
A 10-year CD at 4.30% can earn over $10,000 on $20,000 by maturity.
CD funds cannot be withdrawn early without penalty, unlike high-yield savings accounts.
High-yield savings accounts have variable rates, which can change over time.
Choosing between a CD and a savings account depends on whether savers want guaranteed returns or flexible access to their money.
With inflation and economic uncertainty, locking money in a fixed-rate CD can protect savings and offer steady growth.
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The Supreme Court ruled that the U.S. government can turn away asylum seekers who have not yet crossed the southern border into the United States. This decision supports a policy that controls the number of people processed at official border entry points by asking some to wait in Mexico.
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The ruling says asylum seekers are only "in the United States" when they physically cross the border.
The policy, called metering, lets Border Patrol limit entries when ports are busy.
Metering began in 2016 under the Obama administration and was expanded by President Trump’s first term.
Asylum seekers turned away wait in Mexico until they can try to enter again.
People with valid travel documents can enter anytime under this policy.
A judge had overturned the policy during President Biden’s administration.
The Supreme Court decision reversed that judge’s ruling.
The Department of Homeland Security supported the ruling, saying it clarifies the meaning of arriving in the U.S. for asylum claims.
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The article warns that progress made in reducing overdose deaths could be lost without ongoing support and protection from Congress. It highlights the importance of maintaining current efforts to keep saving lives.
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There have been recent improvements in reducing overdose deaths.
These improvements depend on systems supported by government policies.
Congressional protection is needed to keep these systems working.
Without continued support, the systems may fail.
The article urges lawmakers to recommit to efforts against overdose deaths.
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Taylor Swift has reportedly rented Madison Square Garden for the Fourth of July weekend. There are rumors that she and Travis Kelce might get married there.
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Taylor Swift has booked Madison Square Garden for the Fourth of July weekend.
The New York Times reported this news.
Rumors suggest the booking could be for a wedding.
The potential wedding is between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
Madison Square Garden is a large and famous arena in New York City.
Neither Taylor Swift nor Travis Kelce has officially confirmed the wedding plans.
The news was covered by CBS News.
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Florida's immigration detention center called "Alligator Alcatraz" has closed nearly a year after it opened. Governor Ron DeSantis said the center was temporary and detainees have been moved to other facilities.
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The detention center opened in July 2025 on a remote airstrip in the Florida Everglades.
It was built quickly by DeSantis' administration and intended to be temporary.
About 21,000 people were deported through this facility.
The center faced criticism for poor conditions, such as unclean toilets, bugs in the food, and flooded floors.
Detainees had trouble getting legal help and described unsafe and unhealthy living spaces.
The closure was partly due to hurricane season making the location unsafe.
Detainees were moved to facilities in several states, including Florida, California, Arizona, Louisiana, and Texas.
Some groups criticized the facility, saying it harmed immigrants and mainly benefited contractors financially.
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Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin criticized Representative Rosa DeLauro during a House committee hearing about immigration. DeLauro raised concerns about children separated from families under the Trump administration, and Mullin responded by disputing the numbers she mentioned.
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The hearing took place in the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security.
Representative Rosa DeLauro questioned Markwayne Mullin about the Trump administration’s immigration policy.
DeLauro said 3,900 children were separated from their families.
Mullin interrupted her, saying 450,000 children were “lost” or unaccounted for.
The discussion focused on immigration enforcement and child separation issues during President Donald Trump’s term.
The exchange showed sharp disagreement between a Democrat and a Homeland Security official.
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Sarah Wynn-Williams, a former director at Facebook (now Meta), is suing Meta after the company tried to stop her from promoting her memoir about her time there. She says Meta’s legal actions and surveillance violate her rights and were unfair because she signed a deal under pressure after being fired.
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Sarah Wynn-Williams worked as director of global public policy at Facebook from 2011 to 2018.
She published a memoir in March 2025 alleging a toxic culture at Facebook, including harassment and discrimination.
Meta tried to block her from promoting the book, citing a severance agreement with arbitration and non-disparagement clauses she signed after leaving.
Wynn-Williams’ lawsuit says the agreement is invalid because she signed it under financial pressure after losing important job benefits.
Meta’s legal team monitored her public appearances in the UK and requested she reveal future events.
After her appearance at a UK literary festival, book sales surged by over 300%.
Meta claims she broke the agreement and is using the lawsuit to boost book sales.
Wynn-Williams’ publisher and lawyer say Meta’s actions hurt free speech and public discussion about the company.
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Congress passed a major housing law on Tuesday, the first in about 30 years. Experts say it may help some Americans but does not do enough to support renters who need help the most.
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Congress approved a significant housing bill on Tuesday.
This is the first major affordable housing law in nearly 30 years.
The bill aims to improve housing affordability for some people.
Experts believe it falls short for renters who are most in need of assistance.
David Dworkin, leader of the National Housing Conference, highlighted the bill’s historic nature.
The legislation represents a large step but may not fully solve housing challenges.
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Manhattan prosecutors want to drop a rape charge against Harvey Weinstein because the woman accusing him does not want to testify again. Weinstein’s previous trials on sexual assault led to mixed results, and his original conviction was overturned due to concerns over a fair trial.
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Prosecutors asked to drop the third-degree rape charge against Weinstein in New York.
The accuser, Jessica Mann, did not want to testify in a potential fourth trial.
Weinstein previously faced mistrials and overturned convictions in New York related to rape and assault claims.
Weinstein pleaded not guilty and denies any non-consensual sex or assault.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office called the legal process very hard on Jessica Mann.
Prosecutors are still seeking a 20-year sentence for Weinstein’s assault of Miriam Haley.
Weinstein has been in jail due to his conviction in another sexual assault case.
Over 80 women have accused Weinstein of sexual misconduct, which he denies.
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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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