Israeli military attacks have killed several Palestinians, including four men and an eight-year-old boy in Gaza, and a 15-year-old boy in the West Bank. The violence has resulted in hundreds of deaths among Palestinian children since October 7, 2023, according to local health authorities and human rights groups.
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An Israeli drone strike hit the Wadi al-Salqa bridge in central Gaza, killing an eight-year-old boy named Malik Wael Abu Shaweesh and two men.
Another Israeli airstrike on a beach in southern Gaza killed two people and injured 27 more.
A 15-year-old Palestinian boy named Ahmad Jawad Jaber died after being shot during an Israeli raid in the West Bank near Ramallah.
Human rights group B’Tselem reports that Israeli forces have killed 241 Palestinian children and teenagers in the West Bank since October 7, 2023.
Israeli authorities have refused to return some bodies of Palestinian children to their families.
At least 1,085 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli forces or settlers in the West Bank since October 7, 2023.
Over 73,000 Palestinians have died in Gaza during the same period, according to the Gaza health ministry.
Violence continues despite concerns expressed by Palestinian officials and human rights organizations.
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Ranch dressing is very popular with visitors to the United States. Because many people were trying to bring bottles of ranch dressing in their carry-on luggage, the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) issued a public notice asking travelers not to do this.
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Ranch dressing is a type of salad dressing that started in the U.S.
It has become popular with people visiting the U.S. from other countries.
Many travelers tried to bring bottles of ranch dressing home in their carry-on bags.
The TSA, which controls airport security, made a public announcement about this issue.
The TSA reminded travelers not to bring ranch dressing bottles in carry-on luggage to avoid security problems.
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A recent Gallup poll shows that American pride is at its lowest level in 25 years, just before the country’s 250th birthday. Only 33 percent of U.S. adults said they feel "extremely proud" to be American.
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American pride is at its lowest point since 1999.
The survey took place shortly before the 250th anniversary of the United States.
33 percent of adults said they feel "extremely proud" to be American.
20 percent said they feel "very proud."
22 percent said they feel "moderately proud."
15 percent reported feeling less than moderate pride or no pride at all.
The poll reflects how many Americans feel about their national identity right now.
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The engineer of the Jeddah Tower, soon to be the world's tallest building, predicts that skyscrapers could become two to three times taller in the next 50 years. Advances in building materials and construction methods will help achieve this, while future challenges may also focus on making existing buildings more sustainable.
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The Jeddah Tower will be over 1,000 meters tall, surpassing Dubai’s Burj Khalifa at about 828 meters.
Engineer John Peronto says projects for skyscrapers twice or thrice as tall as Jeddah Tower are already being planned but are not public yet.
Advances in concrete and other building materials are key to enabling taller buildings.
Engineers are facing limits in current construction technology and must improve collaboration to build supertall structures.
Environmental concerns and the age of many existing buildings are driving interest in restoring and improving current buildings.
Architect Gordon Gill suggests the future focus may shift to upgrading buildings for sustainability rather than just building higher.
Peronto also mentioned the possibility of constructing tall buildings beyond Earth, such as on the moon, within the next 50 years.
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A new study from MIT examined whether ozone layer damage could have been detected earlier than previously thought, using today’s scientific methods applied to past data. The study shows ozone loss started before the wide use of CFCs, with other chemicals contributing, and it suggests ozone depletion could have been spotted as early as the late 1950s.
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Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), linked to ozone damage, were discovered to harm ozone in 1974.
The ozone hole over Antarctica was found in 1985, leading to a global ban on CFCs in 1987.
Before CFCs, carbon tetrachloride, an older industrial solvent, contributed to ozone depletion.
Ice core data confirms carbon tetrachloride was present in the atmosphere at higher levels than early CFCs in 1950.
Ozone forms in the atmosphere through sunlight and oxygen, and natural factors like solar cycles and volcanic eruptions cause variability.
Researchers used modern climate models with historical data to simulate ozone levels starting from 1850.
The model suggests ozone depletion could have been detected in the upper stratosphere over the tropics by 1957.
Detection over Antarctica’s ozone hole area might have been possible by 1976, much earlier than when it was officially discovered.
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The Hugo spritz, a pale green cocktail made with Prosecco, elderflower liqueur, soda water, mint, and lime, is becoming a popular summer drink in the U.S. Searches for how to make a Hugo spritz have increased sharply, and it is outselling the traditional Aperol spritz in many states.
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The Hugo spritz is made with Prosecco, elderflower liqueur, soda water, mint, and lime.
Searches for "how to make a hugo spritz at home" rose by 2,200% in the last month.
In over a dozen U.S. states, the Hugo spritz was searched more than the Aperol spritz.
Linden Pride, owner of Dante cocktail bar in New York City, said the Hugo spritz is very popular.
The Hugo spritz is also a top seller at Dante bars in Beverly Hills and London.
Other drinks gaining search interest include Sancerre, chilled red wine, Hōjicha (a roasted green tea), horchata (a traditional drink made from rice or nuts), and the Viennese "einspänner" coffee drink.
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A JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone while landing at New York’s JFK Airport. The pilot of Flight 948 was flying from Las Vegas when the incident happened at about 3,000 feet in the sky.
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The incident involved JetBlue Flight 948 coming from Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
The pilot reported striking the drone while descending to land at JFK Airport in New York.
The drone was contacted at approximately 3,000 feet altitude.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the report.
No information about damage or injuries has been released yet.
The event took place on Monday morning.
Authorities are likely investigating the incident.
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Senator Ruben Gallego from Arizona is being investigated by the Justice Department for possible problems with how he spent campaign money. This inquiry follows a separate ethics investigation that found no violations by Gallego in Senate rules or laws.
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Senator Ruben Gallego is facing a federal investigation for possible campaign finance violations.
The Justice Department started the investigation after a whistleblower complaint from Southern California.
Gallego reportedly used a political action committee (PAC) to pay for trips to places like Miami, Chicago, Disneyland, and Disney World with his family.
The Senate Ethics Committee investigated Gallego earlier but found no evidence he broke any rules or laws.
Gallego hired Andrew Bates, a former Biden deputy press secretary, to handle crisis communications.
The ethics investigation and the federal criminal investigation are separate processes.
Gallego has denied any wrongdoing and said the accusations are politically motivated.
The investigation could affect Gallego’s future plans, including a possible run for president in 2028.
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Pakistani military strikes targeted Taliban-allied fighters in Afghanistan, killing at least 36 civilians and injuring 163. Pakistan said the strikes were precise actions against fighters and were done in response to recent attacks on Pakistan by armed groups.
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Pakistani strikes hit areas in Afghanistan where Taliban-allied fighters were located.
At least 36 Afghan civilians died in the strikes.
Around 163 people were wounded during the attacks.
Pakistani officials said the strikes killed 29 fighters linked to Taliban allies.
Pakistan described the strikes as "precision strikes," meaning they aimed to hit specific targets.
The strikes were in response to multiple recent attacks inside Pakistan by armed groups.
Afghan villagers examined the damage to their homes after the strikes.
Islamabad is the capital city of Pakistan, from where the military statements were made.
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An independent report in England says white working-class children do worse in school and should get more help. It suggests better support for families and changing school admissions to include more disadvantaged pupils from this group.
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White working-class children in England are the lowest-performing large group in schools.
The current education system is not designed to support these children and their families well.
High-performing schools should admit more disadvantaged white working-class pupils within current rules.
The government should offer 30 hours of free childcare to more disadvantaged families.
Schools should work more closely with families to support children’s learning and activities.
The study says poor results are not due to lack of effort or ambition by these children.
The report was commissioned by a schools trust and supported by England’s Department for Education.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson said this government will fight for these children’s opportunities.
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Israeli forces fired artillery and flares at a village in southern Syria overnight. The attack caused panic and led some families to leave their homes for nearby towns.
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Israeli forces attacked a village in southern Syria.
They used artillery (large guns) and illumination flares (bright lights to see at night).
The attack happened during the night.
Syrian state media reported that residents were scared by the attack.
Families fled the village to find safety in other towns close by.
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To mark 250 years of the United States, a CBS News survey asked Americans what they value most about the country. The top answers were the people, freedom, and democracy, with many also naming important inventions like the light bulb and the internet.
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Most Americans say the best part of the American way of life is "the people."
Freedom and democracy were named the greatest American inventions.
The light bulb and the internet were the most mentioned specific inventions.
Movies and television are seen as American strengths, more than sports or food.
Hamburgers are considered the food that best represents America, followed by barbecue and apple pie.
Slightly more than half of Americans are somewhat excited for the America's 250th anniversary celebrations.
Half of Americans plan to fly the U.S. flag on the Fourth of July.
The survey included 2,150 adults and was weighted to represent the U.S. population accurately.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced 15 new members for the Defense Policy Board, replacing the previous group he had removed about a year ago. Robert Lighthizer, who served as U.S. Trade Representative under President Trump’s first term, will lead the new board.
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The new Defense Policy Board has 15 members.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the announcement on Monday.
The previous Defense Policy Board was cleared out by Hegseth about a year ago.
Robert Lighthizer is the chair of the new board.
Lighthizer was the U.S. Trade Representative during President Trump’s first term.
The Defense Policy Board advises the Pentagon on policy matters.
The new board replaces the group that was disbanded last year.
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A JetBlue pilot said the airplane hit a drone while flying to land at JFK Airport in New York. The plane landed safely, and a check after the flight showed no damage. The FAA is investigating the event.
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The JetBlue pilot reported hitting a drone at about 3,000 feet altitude.
The incident happened around 7:15 a.m. Eastern time near JFK Airport.
The pilot said the drone struck the plane just above the cockpit.
After landing, the plane was inspected and showed no damage or signs of collision.
The FAA is investigating this drone strike incident.
Just days earlier, a United Airlines pilot almost hit a drone near Newark Airport.
The FAA gets over 100 reports of drones near airports each month, even though flying drones there without permission is illegal.
The FAA warns that illegal drone flying near airports can lead to large fines and jail time.
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A 21-year-old man named Aaron Levi Cantillo was rescued alive from a collapsed apartment building in La Guaira, Venezuela. This happened 106 hours after two earthquakes hit the area, with rescue teams from Venezuela, Mexico, and El Salvador involved.
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Two earthquakes struck La Guaira, Venezuela.
Aaron Levi Cantillo was trapped in rubble for 106 hours (over four days).
Rescue teams from Venezuela, Mexico, and El Salvador worked together.
The rescue took place in a collapsed apartment building.
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele called the rescue a “miracle.”
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The European Union and China have agreed to start three months of talks to address the EU’s large trade deficit with China, which is about €360 billion a year. They aim to find solutions to balance trade and avoid a trade war before their next meeting in Beijing in October.
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The EU runs a €360 billion annual trade deficit with China, meaning it imports much more from China than it exports.
The EU and China issued their first joint statement in seven years to begin formal trade consultations.
Talks focus on rebalancing trade, export controls (including rare earth metals), intellectual property rights, and World Trade Organization reforms.
Both sides will use a joint monitoring system to watch for sudden changes in trade that could trigger political discussions.
The EU’s trade commissioner, Maroš Šefčovič, hopes these talks will produce real results before the October meeting in Beijing.
The EU imposed tariffs on electric vehicles this year, but those tariffs have not stopped imports from rising.
Industry groups warn that Chinese imports threaten European factories that depend on components from China.
The EU is considering other measures like quotas on hybrids and chemicals to protect its industries.
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A recent poll asked Americans about their views on several Founding Fathers during the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Benjamin Franklin and George Washington were rated the most favorably, while Benedict Arnold had the lowest approval.
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The poll surveyed 1,514 adults in the U.S. from June 9 to June 15.
26% of Americans said they knew a lot about the 250th Independence Day celebration.
Benjamin Franklin had the highest net favorable rating at +75.
George Washington was second with a +68 net favorable rating.
Thomas Jefferson had a +60 net favorable rating.
Benedict Arnold had the lowest net favorable rating at -38 with 53% unfavorable.
Aaron Burr also had a negative net rating of -7 and many did not know enough about him.
Many respondents were not familiar with lesser-known Founding Fathers like James Madison and Aaron Burr.
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Three firefighters died and two were injured while fighting wildfires along the Colorado-Utah border. The fires are part of a larger pattern of severe wildfires across the western United States, fueled by dry weather and low winter snow.
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The three firefighters were part of a special helicopter crew that quickly responds to new fires in remote areas.
They died after using emergency shelters to protect themselves from fast-moving flames.
Wildfires have spread across the western U.S. due to dry weather and a record low snowpack this winter.
More than two dozen large fires are burning in the U.S., with about half in Alaska.
Nearly 8,000 firefighters and many helicopters are working to control the fires.
The national wildfire preparedness level was raised to 4 out of 5, indicating resources are strained.
Fire dangers are high in Colorado, Wyoming, South Dakota, and the High Plains because of strong winds.
The wildfire deaths happened nearly 13 years after a similar tragedy in Arizona, where 19 firefighters died under similar circumstances.
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Andy Burnham outlined his plans for Britain, focusing on shifting power from the central government in London to local communities across the country. He aims to reduce economic inequality by giving local areas more control over taxes, skills, and industry, while also promoting a new approach to economic growth that moves away from the old "trickle-down" model.
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Burnham wants to decentralize power, extending it deeper into Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, and English regions.
Britain is currently the most centralized G7 country when it comes to tax and spending decisions.
Burnham proposes setting up a new government office in Manchester to help spread power to the regions.
He supports the idea of a Basic Law to guarantee equal living standards across the UK.
Burnham is critical of the current political atmosphere in Westminster, calling for more unity and less party control over MPs.
He wants to reform the civil service, especially reducing conflicts with the Treasury department.
His economic plan rejects "trickle-down" economics, favoring increased state involvement in services, housing, and industry.
Burnham contrasts with current leadership by promising more freedom for MPs and local communities to act independently.
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A certificate of deposit (CD) account can offer a safe way to earn interest on $80,000 with rates currently around 4%. The amount earned depends on how long the money is kept in the account, with longer terms providing more interest but less access to the funds.
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CD interest rates today range from about 3.95% to 4.20% depending on the term and lender.
Interest earnings for $80,000 in a CD vary from hundreds to over $18,000 depending on the length of the CD term.
Shorter CDs (3 to 6 months) pay a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars in interest.
Longer CDs (3 to 5 years) can pay over $10,000 and up to $18,271 in interest.
Early withdrawal from a CD account usually results in penalties that reduce the earned interest.
CDs offer fixed interest rates, meaning the amount earned is guaranteed if the funds stay until maturity.
High-yield savings accounts offer similar interest rates but allow easier access to the money.
Choosing the right CD term depends on personal financial needs and willingness to lock up the funds.
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