Sheffield is offering free sport sessions in parks during the summer holidays to encourage families to be active. The sessions include football, rounders, and other games, with free food and drink provided.
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The sport sessions will run from July 20 to August 28 in more than a dozen parks in Sheffield.
Activities include football, rounders, and family-friendly games for all ages and skill levels.
Everyone Active, which manages local leisure facilities, will lead the sessions.
Free food and drink will be available at the events.
The program aims to support families who may not afford a holiday.
Sessions last about two hours and take place in the afternoon and evening.
Booking in advance is recommended to attend the sessions.
The scheme is supported by Sheffield City Council to help families enjoy the summer holidays and stay healthy.
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The article tells the story of families whose loved ones died fighting for voting rights during the civil rights movement. They are concerned that recent Supreme Court decisions are undoing the protections of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, making it harder for minority communities to vote.
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Several families lost relatives who were killed for working to secure voting rights for Black Americans.
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 was a key law designed to protect voting rights, especially for minority groups.
The law has been weakened by a series of Supreme Court decisions in the past 12 years, including a major ruling in April 2026.
After the April ruling, Republican-led state legislatures quickly removed majority-Black congressional districts.
Survivors feel that the sacrifices made by their family members are being undone by these legal changes.
The article mentions specific victims like Viola Liuzzo and the children killed in the 1963 Birmingham church bombing.
Despite setbacks, these families remain committed to fighting for voting rights.
The debate reflects ongoing tensions about race, voting access, and political power in the United States.
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Two tropical storms, Mekkhala and Higos, hit Japan, causing heavy rain, floods, and landslides. The storms resulted in one death, several injuries, damage to homes and roads, and disrupted train and flight services.
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Two storms, Mekkhala and Higos, struck Japan during the rainy season.
A man in his 70s died due to a house collapse caused by a landslide in Yamaguchi Prefecture.
Three other people were injured in the same landslide incident.
Rivers, such as the Kamo River in Kyoto, swelled with muddy floodwaters.
Flood alerts were issued for Kyoto, Osaka, and other western Japan areas.
More than 30 homes were flooded in Nara and Hiroshima prefectures.
Heavy rain caused damage to roads and disrupted train and flight services.
The Japanese Fire and Disaster Management Agency is monitoring the situation.
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Rescuers in Venezuela saved a newborn baby from the rubble after two earthquakes struck the country. The baby's mother was also rescued alive, and rescue efforts are ongoing.
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Two earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing buildings to collapse.
A newborn baby was found alive under the rubble in the city of La Guaira.
The baby was handed to a man believed to be the father at the rescue site.
The mother was rescued alive some time after the baby.
At least 920 people died and more than 3,360 were injured in the earthquakes.
Rescue operations are continuing across the affected areas.
Videos of the rescue were shared on social media.
The event happened recently, with updates published 37 minutes ago.
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Shiela Boyd, an 81-year-old woman from New York, had her monthly food assistance benefits reduced from $298 to $24. This change affects her ability to afford food and meet her basic needs.
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Shiela Boyd is 81 years old and lives in New York.
Her food benefits were cut drastically from $298 to $24 per month.
These benefits come from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which helps low-income people buy food.
The sudden reduction limits her food budget significantly.
The change has caused concern about how she will manage her daily living expenses.
SNAP benefits help seniors and vulnerable people afford basic nutrition.
Cuts like this are unusual and impactful for elderly recipients.
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The Trump administration is close to allowing Anthropic to restore access to its AI model, Fable 5, which has been offline for 15 days due to government security concerns. Anthropic has also regained limited access to its Mythos 5 cybersecurity model, and talks between the company and government officials continue to resolve safety and use issues.
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Anthropic’s AI model Fable 5 has been offline for 15 days over security worries by the U.S. government.
The Trump administration may lift limits on Fable 5 and allow it back as soon as next week.
Mythos 5, Anthropic’s cybersecurity AI, was recently allowed limited access for trusted users.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Anthropic has worked with the government to address risks related to both models.
The Pentagon and NSA still need to approve Fable 5’s full return.
Anthropic’s AI models are praised for strong coding ability and were used by companies like Stripe to speed up work.
Anthropic initially gave users free access to Fable 5 for a short period before it was shut down.
Both Anthropic and OpenAI want the government to create clear rules for reviewing powerful new AI models, moving away from case-by-case decisions.
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John Bolton, who was once President Donald Trump’s national security adviser, pleaded guilty to mishandling classified information. Some of this information was reportedly used in his critical memoir about the Trump administration.
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John Bolton served as national security adviser under President Donald Trump.
Bolton pleaded guilty to mishandling classified information on June 27, 2026.
Prosecutors say some of the misused information appeared in Bolton’s book, *The Room Where It Happened*.
The book gives a critical view of President Trump’s time in office.
The case highlights concerns about the handling of sensitive government information.
Bolton moved from being an ally of President Trump to a critic over time.
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Australia plans to double the fine for companies that break its social media ban for children under 16, raising the penalty to $99 million. The government is also giving more power to the eSafety commissioner to investigate tech companies like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube for not properly preventing children from using their platforms.
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Australia introduced a law on December 10 banning children under 16 from using social media.
More than 5 million accounts belonging to under-16s have been removed or restricted since the ban started.
Research shows that over 80% of children under 16 still access social media despite the law.
The government will increase the fine for breaking the ban from $49.5 million to $99 million.
The eSafety commissioner will have stronger powers to demand information and evidence from social media companies to check their compliance.
Some countries, like France and the UK, are planning similar social media age restrictions.
A study found that age checks on social media accounts are often weak, with only a small number required to provide official ID.
Many children said they bypassed restrictions to use social media even when under the age limit.
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Budapest held its first official Pride march since Prime Minister Viktor Orbán left office. Thousands joined the event despite very hot weather, but some tensions appeared as far-right activists replaced rainbow flags on a bridge with Hungarian national flags.
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The Pride march in Budapest is the first official one after Viktor Orbán stopped being prime minister.
Thousands of people took part in the parade on a hot day.
The event was fully authorized by the authorities.
Far-right activists removed some rainbow flags on Elisabeth Bridge.
These activists replaced the rainbow flags with Hungarian national flags.
The flag replacement was done to try to prevent conflicts during the event.
The parade shows continuing support for LGBTQ rights in Hungary after Orbán’s departure.
The situation still showed some tensions between supporters and opponents of Pride.
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French hospitals are facing serious challenges due to a severe heatwave lasting seven days. Emergency rooms have seen a large rise in patients with heat-related problems, putting extra pressure on health services.
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The heatwave in France has lasted for seven days straight.
Hospitals, especially emergency departments, report a sharp increase in heat-related health cases within one day.
Dr. Pascal André, an emergency medicine and infection expert, says the situation shows the need for better cooperation and reforms in healthcare.
He recommends changes to how hospitals staff workers and improvements to hospital buildings.
Increased government funding is needed to prepare the health system for more frequent heatwaves.
The heatwave is linked to climate change effects.
Some public events in France have been postponed or canceled to avoid overloading emergency services.
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Scratching a bug bite or rash may feel good at first but can actually make the itch worse and cause more swelling. Scientists studied mice to see how scratching affects the skin and found that scratching activates immune cells that increase inflammation.
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Scratching an itch damages the skin and can lead to a cycle of more itching and scratching.
Researchers used "cones of shame" on mice to stop them from scratching and found less swelling and irritation.
Normal mice that were allowed to scratch developed more inflamed and swollen rashes.
Scratching causes pain-sensing nerves to release a substance that activates immune cells called mast cells.
Mast cells release chemicals that cause the itch and swelling to get worse.
A little scratch feels good because it may help remove parasites or fight some bacteria on the skin.
Ignoring a mosquito bite usually makes the itch go away quickly, but scratching prolongs the problem.
The study looked specifically at allergic contact dermatitis caused by irritants like poison ivy or nickel.
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Reports suggest singer Taylor Swift and football player Travis Kelce may get married at Madison Square Garden in early July, but no official confirmation has been made. The couple has shared little about their wedding plans since announcing their engagement nearly a year ago.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce became engaged about a year ago.
Reports say the wedding might take place in early July at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Madison Square Garden is a large arena that can seat up to 19,500 people.
News sources say there could be two events: one with about 100 people on July 2 and another with about 1,000 people on July 3.
The couple has not publicly confirmed any wedding details.
The city issued a permit for loading and unloading materials at Madison Square Garden from June 29 to July 4.
A company known for producing big entertainment events applied for a permit to set up a large tent outside the arena for around 999 people.
New York City’s mayor mentioned the wedding reports humorously but said he was not invited.
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Iran launched drone attacks on Bahrain early Saturday after the U.S. military struck Iranian military sites. Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, said the drone attacks violated its sovereignty and condemned Iran’s actions.
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Iran attacked Bahrain using drones in the early hours of Saturday.
The drone strikes happened just hours after U.S. military strikes targeted Iranian military locations.
Bahrain hosts the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet, a key U.S. naval force in the region.
Bahrain condemned the drone attacks, calling them a clear violation of its sovereignty.
The U.S. strikes on Iran were a response to unspecified events or threats.
The situation highlights ongoing tensions between Iran, the U.S., and their allies in the Middle East.
Bahrain blamed Tehran (Iran’s government) for the attack.
These events may increase regional instability in the Gulf area.
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President Trump warned religious conservatives that “communists” are taking over the Democratic Party and threaten traditional American values. His speech aimed to create a strong message for Republicans ahead of the midterm elections, focusing on concerns about far-left political victories.
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President Trump spoke at the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s “Road to Majority” conference.
He claimed that communists are rising in the Democratic Party and endangering American traditions.
Trump joked about being a “greatest communist” by giving free housing and food but said it would ruin the country.
Ralph Reed, chairman of the coalition and Trump ally, said the speech could shape the Republican message for midterms.
Reed acknowledged Republicans face a large enthusiasm gap, with Democrats ahead by 11 to 14 points.
Reed called this gap a “3-alarm fire” but believed there was still time to change voter attitudes before the election.
Republicans aim to frame the election as a choice between “common sense” and “crazy” ideas.
They want to avoid the election being seen as simply a referendum on President Trump.
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Two earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing many buildings to fall down and trapping thousands of people. Rescue efforts continue three days later, but there are complaints about a lack of government help, while international aid is arriving. More than 200 people have been rescued, but tens of thousands are still missing.
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Two earthquakes hit Venezuela on Wednesday, causing many buildings to collapse.
Over 200 people have been rescued so far; around 51,000 remain missing.
Many families are searching on their own due to limited government rescue presence.
The government says it is responding and distributing food and water in the disaster areas.
La Guaira, the epicenter, has been militarized and access is controlled by permits.
The earthquakes were very shallow, which made the damage worse.
There have been aftershocks following the initial quakes.
Aid organizations warn the first 48 to 72 hours are critical for saving lives.
Up to 6.76 million people could be affected, including about 2 million in Caracas.
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Michelle Williams experienced increasing health problems including high blood pressure and swelling, but initially did not get a clear diagnosis. After persistent efforts and multiple tests at the Cleveland Clinic, doctors found she had a rare kidney disease called IC-MPGN, linked to immune system issues, which has no specific treatment yet.
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Michelle Williams first noticed high blood pressure and swelling in her feet and legs.
Her initial doctor visits did not lead to a diagnosis or urgent care.
She was referred to a kidney specialist but was told to wait six months for follow-up.
Unsatisfied, Williams sought care at the Cleveland Clinic, sending her medical records and a letter asking for help.
Tests at the clinic led to biopsies of her bone marrow and kidney.
She was first diagnosed with multiple myeloma, a type of blood cancer, and underwent treatment.
Persistent symptoms led to further biopsies which showed IC-MPGN, a rare immune-related kidney disease.
IC-MPGN affects about 1 to 4 people per million and currently lacks a targeted treatment before 2025.
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At a UFC event held on the White House lawn, heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit called Michelle Obama "a man," a comment that received mixed reactions from the audience. Hokit later said he meant it as a compliment about her strength and work ethic and defended his remark as an example of free speech; President Donald Trump did not condemn the comment.
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Josh Hokit called Michelle Obama "a man" during a UFC event at the White House lawn.
The comment was met with a mostly quiet response, along with some boos and laughs.
Hokit said he intended the remark as a compliment for Michelle Obama’s strength and ability to handle tough situations.
Hokit defended his statement by citing freedom of speech and the ability to "take a jab" without outrage.
President Donald Trump did not publicly condemn Hokit's remark.
UFC CEO Dana White, an ally of Trump, criticized the comment, calling it "nasty and false" but emphasized his support for free speech.
The article links the incident to broader patterns of racism and misogyny, especially the masculinization of Black women, referencing similar experiences of public figures like Serena Williams and Brittney Griner.
The article suggests the White House has become more tolerant of racist and misogynistic comments under President Trump’s leadership.
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Many university students in the UK are living at home instead of moving out because of high rent and living costs. This limits their social life, study opportunities, and career networking compared to students who live away from home.
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52% of students from poorer areas expect to live at home during university, while only 18% from wealthier areas do.
High rent and living costs are the main reasons students stay at home.
Living at home can reduce the chances for social events, career meetings, and networking opportunities.
Some students benefit financially by not paying rent and can focus more on studying.
Data shows fewer students living at home aim to attend top universities compared to those who move away.
Experts say the funding system favors students who live with family and assumes family support.
Critics argue the system does not reflect today’s costly housing market and limits students’ freedom to choose university locations.
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Authorities stopped a plot by a far-right group to attack President Donald Trump and other officials during a UFC event at the White House. The group planned to use drones and explosives to cause chaos and kill their targets but were arrested before carrying out the attack.
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Tycen Proper, 19, led a group planning to assassinate President Trump and other officials at a UFC event.
The group bought weapons, body armor, and ammunition using money from Proper’s family.
At least 19 people were involved, mostly young men from around the U.S. who connected online.
They used social media and encrypted apps to organize and train for the attack.
The plan included a fake protest to distract police, drone bombs at the event, and sharpshooters targeting officials.
A second group was supposed to storm the White House after the initial attack.
Some leaders had contradictory political views, and one was an undocumented immigrant.
Officials praised law enforcement for stopping the plot but also downplayed how advanced it was.
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A 90-year-old grandmother named Ruth shared that the happiest time in her life was when it was the most challenging, raising three kids with little money while her husband trained as a doctor. Her daughter Deborah, a therapist, says this memory shows that happiness often comes during hard times, not just after them.
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Ruth is 90 years old and still active, enjoying activities like Pilates and golf.
Ruth said her happiest years were when she managed three children and had few financial resources.
Ruth’s husband was in medical training during those busy years.
Deborah, Ruth’s daughter, is a licensed therapist and says happiness can come in waves amid life's struggles.
Deborah’s daughter Samantha, also a therapist, recorded the conversation on TikTok.
The video has over 670,000 views and resonates with many parents who see truth in Ruth’s words.
Deborah feels the message encourages people to notice happiness in the moment, not just looking back later.
The family often has deep talks about life and relationships, which helped share this insight.
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