A new electric vehicle called the Amble One has been launched in Europe. It is a small, lightweight, and street-legal electric buggy designed for places where regular cars don't fit well, with a price of $25,000 and a range of over 60 miles.
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The Amble One is designed by former Apple and Audi employees.
It is an electric buggy with no doors, made for short trips on coastal or private paths.
The vehicle weighs under 450 kilograms (992 pounds) to meet European road rules for light vehicles.
It has a top speed of 40 mph and can charge fully in five hours from a home power socket.
The design is inspired by NASA's moon buggy, showing the electric platform openly under the body.
The creators used materials like aluminum, leather, cotton, and cork for a premium feel.
The vehicle’s dashboard supports motorcycle-style accessories for convenience.
The Amble One aims to be stylish, affordable, and lightweight for new electric mobility options.
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Ukraine has used drones to attack multiple key sites in Russia, including refineries and facilities in Crimea, increasing pressure on Moscow in the ongoing war. President Zelensky announced a 40-day campaign aimed at forcing Russia to agree to peace talks, while President Putin has admitted some damage but insists on negotiating only on Russia’s terms.
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Ukraine carried out one of the largest drone attacks so far, hitting 12 Russian regions and Crimea.
Russian forces intercepted at least 660 Ukrainian drones during recent attacks.
A major refinery in Moscow was severely damaged and may remain closed until 2027.
Other Russian refineries and infrastructure have also been targeted in the past week.
President Zelensky launched a 40-day operation to increase pressure on Russia for peace negotiations.
President Putin says Russia is willing to negotiate but only on terms favorable to Moscow.
President Donald Trump expressed skepticism about Putin and indicated frustration during recent diplomatic talks.
Ukraine’s drone strikes are affecting fuel supplies and infrastructure in Crimea, leading to a state of emergency there.
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Bari Weiss, the editor-in-chief of CBS News, is hiring British journalists to add different opinions to American newsrooms. She aims to challenge what she sees as a dominant and uniform viewpoint in U.S. journalism.
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Bari Weiss left the New York Times and became CBS News editor-in-chief.
Weiss faces internal and external opposition at CBS News.
She hired Trevor Phillips, a British broadcaster, as a senior global affairs correspondent.
Josh Boswell, a British investigative reporter, was also recently hired.
Douglas Murray, a British conservative writer, contributes a weekly column to Weiss’s Free Press outlet.
Weiss met with BBC presenter Justin Webb, but no job was discussed.
Weiss wants to bring more opinion diversity and different attitudes to U.S. media.
Weiss has a network of British contacts who share her views on topics like Israel and trans issues.
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The Supreme Court ruled to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for about 350,000 Haitians and some Syrians living in the U.S., meaning many could face deportation. This decision has caused fear and uncertainty in communities like Springfield, Ohio, where many Haitians have built businesses and lives over the years.
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The Supreme Court voted 6-3 to allow the Trump administration to end TPS for Haitian and Syrian nationals.
TPS is a protection that lets people from dangerous countries stay and work in the U.S. temporarily.
Haitians were granted TPS after a major earthquake in 2010 and it was extended due to ongoing violence in Haiti.
Around 350,000 Haitians and several thousand Syrians are affected by this ruling.
Many Haitians in Springfield, Ohio, have started businesses and are active in the community.
The ruling threatens to cause deportations, leading to fear among affected families and community members.
Immigration enforcement (ICE) could begin targeting people who lose TPS status soon after the ruling.
Local residents and leaders express concern about the impact on schools, sports teams, and the local economy.
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The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool is currently in poor condition, with peeling paint and algae growth. The Trump administration focuses on damage claimed to be caused by vandals and has put up fencing around the pool for protection.
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The reflecting pool at the Lincoln Memorial is peeling and filled with green algae.
The Trump administration considers the pool’s state a significant issue.
Officials say vandals damaged the pool’s surface and dumped fertilizer into it.
Several people were reportedly arrested for vandalizing the pool.
A fence was erected around the pool to protect it, originally planned before Fourth of July.
The pool’s repair is part of larger, costly infrastructure projects under President Trump.
These projects have faced delays, legal issues, and criticism for spending.
The reflecting pool shows an upside-down image of the Lincoln Memorial.
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Thousands are gathering near the White House to present their vision for America's future through the Next250 All of US rally, launching a Declaration of Interdependence. This event highlights shared values like fair wages, healthcare, and safe communities, aiming to represent many voices across the country before the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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The Next250 All of US rally will unveil a Declaration of Interdependence, an art installation promoting shared values for America's next 250 years.
Organizers collected ideas from people in 36 states, Puerto Rico, and El Salvador, including recently deported individuals.
Common goals identified include economic security, healthcare, safe schools, and a healthy environment.
The event is not tied to any single president or administration.
More than 100 related gatherings will occur nationwide, including educational tours and talks on marginalized communities' history.
The Trump administration is holding its own Fourth of July event called Freedom 250, which organizers criticize for downplaying Black and Indigenous history.
Activists are concerned about recent losses in voting and reproductive rights and aim to defend constitutional freedoms.
The summer features several activist events in Washington, D.C., and across the country focused on voting rights and immigration issues.
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A woman named Stephanie Vozza traveled alone to Paris after losing her husband and parents to begin healing and rediscovering herself. She called the trip her "widowmoon" and used it as a chance to embrace a new stage in her life.
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Stephanie Vozza lost her husband to pancreatic cancer and both her parents within a short time.
Her adult sons live in different states, so she traveled alone.
She realized she had identified strongly by her roles as wife, mother, and daughter, and felt lost without those roles.
The trip to Paris was planned around her 60th birthday as a personal journey of healing and self-discovery.
She felt nervous and uncertain before traveling but saw it as an important step to move forward.
Being in Paris gave her space where no one knew about her losses, allowing her to heal without others’ sympathy.
She used simple French phrases and enjoyed exploring the city on her own terms.
The experience helped her reconnect with the person she had been before family responsibilities.
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Thunderstorms in southeast England have caused delays and cancellations of over 600 flights at London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports. Air traffic control has put temporary restrictions in place, and disruptions are expected to continue for the rest of the day.
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More than 600 flights were delayed or canceled at Heathrow and Gatwick due to thunderstorms.
Heathrow had about 340 flight delays, and Gatwick had about 320 delays.
The storms caused temporary air traffic control restrictions affecting flight schedules.
Easyjet and British Airways were among the airlines impacted by the delays.
Passengers reported being stuck on planes for hours and some flights were canceled preemptively.
Weather disruption is expected to continue throughout the day in southeast England.
Other areas outside the storm zone had flights arriving and departing on time.
The UK Met Office issued an amber warning for extreme heat, with isolated thunderstorms affecting parts of the region.
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Israel will hold elections in October that could end Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s nearly 40-year political career. Netanyahu faces multiple challenges including public anger over his government’s handling of recent wars, ongoing corruption charges, and tensions with the United States about military actions in Lebanon and Iran.
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The general election in Israel is scheduled for October 2024.
Netanyahu is Israel’s longest-serving prime minister and is facing serious political and legal troubles.
Netanyahu reportedly persuaded President Donald Trump to support a war on Iran, triggering Iranian strikes on Israel and nearby regions.
Israel is currently engaged in conflict with Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Netanyahu is caught between U.S. pressure to end military actions in Lebanon and Israeli public opinion, which is divided.
Many Israelis are upset that Netanyahu’s government has not held an independent inquiry into the response to Hamas attacks in 2023.
Netanyahu faces several corruption charges from cases dating back to 2019, which could lead to imprisonment if he is found guilty.
Public opinion in Israel is strongly in favor of continuing occupation of parts of Lebanon despite ongoing conflict and international pressure.
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Venezuela experienced two powerful earthquakes, the strongest in over 100 years. Over 900 people have died, and tens of thousands remain missing as rescue efforts continue with help from foreign teams.
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Venezuela was hit by twin earthquakes, the worst in more than a century.
The reported death toll has reached 920 and may rise further.
Tens of thousands of people are still reported missing.
Foreign search and rescue teams have arrived to help.
Rescue efforts are slow and face limited resources.
Authorities warn the final number of victims will be much higher.
There is growing frustration about the official response to the disaster.
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The United States and Iran exchanged military strikes after a preliminary agreement aimed at ending their conflict was signed on June 15, 2026. Both countries blamed each other for breaking the ceasefire, focusing on control and navigation of the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipments.
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The U.S. struck missile, drone storage, and radar sites along Iran’s southern coast in response to an attack on a commercial ship in the Strait of Hormuz.
The attacked ship was a Singapore-flagged vessel named Ever Lovely.
President Donald Trump called the attack a violation of the ceasefire and said U.S. forces intercepted three drones involved in the incident.
Iran did not confirm or deny involvement but reported a projectile near the Sirik port with no damage.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard responded with attacks on U.S. military sites but gave no details on what was hit.
Bahrain accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory, calling it a violation of sovereignty and international law.
The UK’s maritime authority reported a tanker was hit by an unknown projectile but confirmed the crew was safe.
Iran warned that only routes approved by Tehran through the Strait of Hormuz guarantee safe passage, responding to Oman announcing a new shipping route nearby.
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The article highlights positive American stories in celebration of the country's upcoming 250th anniversary. It features examples like the founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics who changed his life to become a Catholic priest.
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The United States will soon celebrate its 250th anniversary.
CBS News is sharing uplifting stories about American heroes and traditions.
One story focuses on the founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics.
This founder made a major life change by becoming a Catholic priest.
The content aims to honor American achievements and values.
The stories are available through CBS News platforms, including their app.
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President Donald Trump warned that the United States will impose a 100% import tariff on any European country that introduces a digital tax on American tech companies. The tariff would override existing trade deals and could increase tensions between the US and the European Union.
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President Trump threatened a 100% tariff on all goods from European countries that apply a digital services tax to US companies.
Several European countries, including France, Spain, Italy, and the UK, have implemented or proposed digital taxes on large tech firms.
The UK’s digital services tax is 2% and targets major platforms like social media and search engines with large revenues.
The EU said it will defend its right to impose such taxes and called the US tariffs unjustified.
Digital services taxes are meant to apply to large companies regardless of their country of origin.
President Trump previously threatened tariffs on countries that tax US tech companies.
The EU and US recently agreed on a trade deal capping most tariffs at 15%, but digital taxes were not included.
The conflict over digital taxes could impact ongoing trade talks and relations between the US and the EU.
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The film Citizen Vigilante, starring Armie Hammer, was effectively blocked from showing in German cinemas because it did not receive the necessary film rating certification. The director, Uwe Boll, called this action censorship and posted the full film on X (formerly Twitter) for 48 hours, where it gained millions of views.
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Citizen Vigilante is a movie about an American man in Europe who kills immigrant criminals and corrupt officials.
Germany’s film rating body refused to certify the movie, preventing it from being shown publicly in cinemas.
The director, Uwe Boll, is suing the German classification board, claiming the decision is political censorship.
The film has support from right-wing commentators and criticism for promoting anti-immigrant messages.
The film was shared on X by Elon Musk and got over 15 million combined views.
Armie Hammer stars in the movie as part of a career comeback after legal controversies.
Citizen Vigilante was released in a limited way in U.S. cinemas on June 1.
The film’s topic and casting have attracted attention from conservative media and audiences.
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Louisiana Republicans are voting in a runoff election to choose who will replace Senator Bill Cassidy. The two candidates are Representative Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming, with Letlow leading from the primary. President Donald Trump endorsed Letlow and criticized Cassidy, who did not advance to the runoff.
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Louisiana is holding a Republican Senate runoff to replace Senator Bill Cassidy.
No candidate won more than 50% in the primary, so the top two, Julia Letlow and John Fleming, are in the runoff.
Letlow had about 44% of the vote in the primary; Fleming had 28%; Cassidy came in third and is out.
President Trump endorsed Letlow and called Cassidy "disloyal" because Cassidy voted to convict Trump in his impeachment trial.
Cassidy has disagreed with the Trump administration on some issues, including leadership at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Letlow has been a U.S. Representative since 2021 and is the first Republican woman elected from Louisiana to Congress.
Fleming served in the first Trump administration and was previously a U.S. Representative.
Louisiana is a strong Republican state where Trump won 60% of the vote in 2024, so the runoff winner is expected to win the Senate seat.
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Many World Cup fans who bought tickets from the reseller StubHub found out just before the games that their tickets did not exist. StubHub and FIFA said the problems were caused by a new ticketing app, and fans have been advised to push StubHub for replacement tickets or refunds.
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StubHub customers received late notices that their World Cup tickets were invalid or canceled.
Fans reported losing money and facing poor customer service when trying to resolve the issues.
StubHub said the problems stemmed from FIFA’s new ticket app causing transfer issues, not from actual ticket shortages.
FIFA stated tickets bought through its official site are guaranteed valid for the 2026 World Cup.
Consumer advocates recommend fans demand replacement tickets and persist with StubHub’s customer service.
If fans do not want to attend, they can dispute charges with their credit card companies.
Complaints can be made to the Federal Trade Commission and state attorneys general in the U.S.
A law banning speculative ticket sales was passed by the U.S. House last year but is not yet in effect.
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A Colorado man named Michael Savino shared photos and stories about his father, Frank V. Savino, who was a World War II reconnaissance pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps. Frank flew missions over Normandy in 1944, taking important photos that helped plan the D-Day invasion. Michael later connected with the family of his father’s lost wingman by researching wartime records.
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Frank V. Savino was a Second Lieutenant and pilot in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II.
He flew a P-38 Lightning plane used for photo reconnaissance missions, which means taking pictures of enemy positions from the air.
Frank’s squadron, the 30th Photographic Reconnaissance Squadron, took photos that helped plan the Normandy invasion on June 6, 1944.
Michael Savino inherited a collection of these wartime photos, some showing Utah Beach before D-Day and others honoring fallen airmen.
Frank lost his wingman, Lt. Vernon J. Razak, on his first mission when Razak did not exit clouds they flew through.
In 2011, Michael identified Razak by researching squadron history and contacted Razak’s family to learn more.
The 30th PRS played a key role in gathering intelligence for the Allies in Europe from 1943 to 1945.
Frank rarely talked about his wartime experiences due to the reserved nature of his generation.
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Oil prices are getting close to where they were before a recent conflict because the U.S. and Iran made an agreement to help end the fighting. However, gas prices at the pump remain high, and experts say this is mostly because gas station owners are slow to reduce their prices.
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Oil prices are nearly back to their levels before the conflict began.
The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to help stop the conflict.
Gasoline prices have not fallen as much as oil prices.
President Donald Trump has accused large oil companies of raising prices unfairly.
Analysts say gas station owners, not big oil companies, often decide when to lower pump prices.
Gas stations may wait to lower prices to keep their profits higher.
The price difference is affecting consumers who buy gasoline.
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The article explains that next-generation wireless networks, especially using mid-band spectrum, are crucial for America to lead in artificial intelligence (AI). China currently has much more of this spectrum and is advancing faster with 6G technology, which could give it an advantage in AI and future industries. The U.S. government must act quickly to make more mid-band spectrum available for wireless use to stay competitive and secure.
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Mid-band spectrum is a set of wireless frequencies important for fast and reliable data transmission.
This spectrum supports advanced wireless networks needed for AI applications and 6G technology.
China has nearly four times more mid-band spectrum than the United States.
Chinese companies are leading in 6G-related patents and preparing for commercial mid-band use by 2027.
China recently approved extra 6 GHz spectrum for 6G testing.
AI technology is moving beyond software to physical systems like factories and smart infrastructure that rely on wireless networks.
U.S. policymakers are focusing on the 2.7 GHz band to expand mid-band spectrum access for American carriers.
Federal agencies in the U.S. need to complete planning and coordination to use this spectrum effectively.
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Three far-left candidates won primaries in New York, which may challenge House Democratic leaders. The Democrats want to stay united and strong to oppose President Trump if they regain control of the House of Representatives.
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Three far-left candidates won in New York’s primaries.
These wins could cause difficulties for Democratic House leaders.
House Democrats aim to present a unified front against President Trump.
The party hopes to retake control of the House.
Republican leadership in recent years showed that a small, united group can influence decisions.
The far-left candidates may push for different priorities than current Democratic leaders.
Leadership is working to balance internal differences within the party.
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