A survey found that money issues cause stress and harm friendships, especially among Gen Z in the U.S. Many young adults report lending money to friends and not getting fully repaid, which leads to tension and sometimes ends relationships.
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55% of Gen Z have lent money to friends and not been fully repaid, causing relationship problems.
69% of Gen Z say money repayment problems affected a relationship, higher than other age groups.
Younger adults often rely on one person paying upfront for group expenses, expecting to be repaid later.
47% of Gen Z have gone into debt to cover shared costs, while 85% sometimes borrow money for these expenses.
Nearly half of Gen Z who owe money say they owe more than $1,000.
Gen Z tends to spend more on group events or trips, with about 40% spending over $2,500 per person.
Technology makes sending money instant and easy, but this can lead to less careful thinking about loans among Gen Z.
Financial stress in friendships can lead to avoidance and emotional strain when money is not repaid on time.
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U.S. consumer confidence rose slightly in June as gas prices fell, but people still have a mostly negative view of the economy compared to past years. Despite concerns about jobs and inflation, Americans continued to spend money, helping the economy grow.
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The consumer confidence index increased by 0.6 points to 91.2 in June.
This index is lower than last year’s 95.2 and much lower than pre-pandemic levels above 120.
Gas prices fell to about $3.85 per gallon after rising above $4.50 earlier this year.
Americans’ view of the job market worsened, with more people saying jobs are hard to get.
The number of open jobs in May stayed high at 7.6 million.
Spending by consumers helped keep the economy growing at about 2.5% annual rate in the spring.
Economists expect the government to report 100,000 new jobs added in June with unemployment steady at 4.3%.
Falling gas prices may improve how Americans feel about the economy in coming months.
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The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold birthright citizenship, meaning most people born in the US automatically become citizens. This decision blocks President Donald Trump’s effort to change this rule, which many see as part of long-standing US law and history.
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The Supreme Court’s 6-3 ruling supports birthright citizenship based on the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution.
The ruling rejects President Trump’s claim that birthright citizenship should only apply to children of US citizens or permanent residents.
Three justices disagreed and sided with the Trump administration’s view.
President Trump and his adviser Stephen Miller criticized the ruling and called on Congress to pass laws limiting birthright citizenship.
Legal experts say changing birthright citizenship likely requires a constitutional amendment or a new Supreme Court case.
The US Department of Justice plans to focus on prosecuting “birth tourism” schemes, where people try to obtain citizenship for their children through travel.
Immigration rights groups praised the ruling as a major defense of constitutional rights and democracy.
President Trump attended the Supreme Court argument but did not succeed in changing the law.
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A crash on the Long Island Expressway in Queens, New York, killed two people and injured 20 others. The accident involved a coach bus and multiple vehicles and is now being investigated by federal authorities.
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The crash happened around 11:45 p.m. on Monday night.
A westbound coach bus hit another vehicle near exit 16 in Queens.
The bus then flipped over the median and struck more cars going eastbound.
The bus driver and one passenger died at the scene.
One other driver is in critical condition, and three others are stable.
All other bus passengers were taken to hospitals in stable condition.
About 79 fire and emergency workers responded to the accident.
The Long Island Expressway was closed briefly but reopened by Tuesday afternoon.
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The Supreme Court decided 6-3 against President Donald Trump's order to end birthright citizenship. This means that children born in the United States still have the right to citizenship by birth.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 against President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.
President Trump wanted to end birthright citizenship through this order.
Birthright citizenship means a child born in the U.S. automatically becomes a citizen.
The ruling keeps current law about citizenship unchanged.
Experts, including Professor Bill Ong Hing from the University of San Francisco, have shared their views on the issue.
The case was closely watched as it impacts immigration and citizenship policies.
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Australia’s consumer watchdog, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), has sued Amazon. The ACCC claims that Amazon’s contracts with Prime Video subscribers included unfair terms after Amazon started adding ads to the service and charging more to avoid them.
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The ACCC sued Amazon over adding ads to Prime Video and charging extra for an ad-free option.
Amazon changed Prime Video from being ad-free to including ads starting in early 2024 worldwide.
In Australia, subscribers had to pay an extra fee up to 12.99 Australian dollars monthly to avoid ads.
Over 1 million subscribers signed contracts with Amazon between November 2023 and August 2025.
Many customers who prepaid for a year still received ads unless they paid more to remove them.
The ACCC says Amazon used five unfair contract terms allowing it to change services without offering refunds.
Amazon has faced similar complaints in other countries, including the US and UK, about unfair practices.
The ACCC’s case focuses on consumer protection laws and customers’ rights regarding contract changes.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce plan to have their wedding events at Madison Square Garden in New York City during the Fourth of July weekend. These events include a rehearsal dinner for about 100 people and a larger wedding celebration for up to 1,000 guests.
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The rehearsal dinner will be held Thursday night at the Infosys Theater inside Madison Square Garden.
The main wedding event is scheduled for Friday and may last until 4 a.m. Saturday.
About 100 guests are expected at the rehearsal dinner, and about 1,000 guests at the larger event.
Taylor Swift rented Madison Square Garden and applied for a street activity permit from July 2 to July 4.
Private security will be hired to assist because the New York Police Department is busy during the holiday weekend.
The NYPD will manage crowd control outside the secured area, including handling fans and media.
Security experts say the confined space of Madison Square Garden helps keep the event safe.
Paparazzi and fans near hotels and on the roads could still pose challenges for police.
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A patient in Glasgow is being tested for Ebola virus at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. Tests are ongoing to confirm if the patient has the disease, which would be the first case in the UK since a recent outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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A patient in Glasgow was admitted early Tuesday for suspected Ebola infection.
Tests are being done to confirm if the patient has Ebola.
If confirmed, this would be the UK's first Ebola case since the recent Congo outbreak.
The World Health Organization called the Congo outbreak a public health emergency.
Public Health Scotland and the UK Health Security Agency are monitoring how travelers from affected countries enter the UK.
There are currently no confirmed Ebola cases in Scotland.
Ebola is caused by a virus that attacks the immune system and organs and usually spreads by contact with body fluids, not through the air.
Symptoms appear 2 to 21 days after infection and start like flu, then can lead to severe illness or death.
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The Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's effort to end birthright citizenship. This means that children born in the United States will continue to automatically receive citizenship, regardless of their parents' immigration status.
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The Supreme Court made a decision on birthright citizenship.
The ruling rejects President Trump's attempt to stop birthright citizenship.
Birthright citizenship means anyone born in the U.S. is automatically a citizen.
The case was closely followed by media and legal experts.
CBS News covered the ruling with legal analysis.
The decision keeps the current citizenship rules in place.
The issue involves interpreting the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.
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Allan Grimson, a former Royal Navy petty officer jailed in 2001 for killing two young men, is now accused of sexually assaulting four boys and men during the same time period. The court heard that Grimson used his position in the navy to gain access to young males and committed these alleged crimes between the mid-1990s and early 2000s.
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Allan Grimson was jailed for life in 2001 for murdering Nicholas Wright and Sion Jenkins in Portsmouth.
Both victims were connected to the Royal Navy; they were attacked with a baseball bat.
Grimson worked as a firefighting instructor at the navy’s Horsea Island station, giving him authority over young recruits.
He allegedly sexually assaulted four boys and men from the mid-1990s to early 2000s, including a 14-year-old boy.
One complainant said Grimson raped him once and indecently assaulted him five times after meeting at navy-related events.
The young victim was warned by Grimson not to report the abuse, fearing blame and trouble.
Grimson admitted killing the two men during acts of sexual assault, and expressed frustration about victims surviving.
Grimson denies one rape, multiple counts of indecent assault, and an allegation of taking indecent photos of a child.
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Human remains were found inside a chimney at a Queens school in New York City. No students were present because the school was closed for summer construction, and the police are still investigating the discovery.
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Human remains were discovered in a chimney at P.S./I.S. 113 Anthony J. Pranzo school in Queens.
The discovery happened around 9 a.m. after a worker smelled a foul odor and called 911.
The school was closed for summer construction, so no students were inside.
Police have not identified the remains or determined a cause of death as of the report time.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is actively investigating the case.
The school’s Department of Education expressed concern and said support measures are in place for the school community.
The incident took place on June 30, 2026.
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The U.S. Treasury has imposed sanctions and issued a bank alert targeting the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, a major Mexican criminal group involved in drug trafficking and fuel theft. The cartel operates across many Mexican states and has expanded into fuel smuggling schemes, generating large illegal profits and causing violence after the death of its leader.
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The U.S. Treasury sanctioned two men and nine companies linked to fuel theft benefiting the cartel.
The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network warned banks about signs of fuel smuggling tied to Mexican tax evasion.
The Jalisco New Generation Cartel operates in 21 of Mexico's 32 states, more than the rival Sinaloa Cartel.
President Trump designated this cartel and five others as foreign terrorist organizations last year.
The cartel steals fuel by tapping pipelines and runs their own gas stations, forcing others to cooperate or sell fuel illegally.
Mexican Navy special forces arrested Audias Flores Silva, the cartel’s second-in-command, with help from U.S. agencies.
The cartel’s leader, "El Mencho," was killed in a military operation in February, leading to violent attacks and over 70 deaths in cartel-related incidents.
The U.S. federal grand jury recently charged the cartel's "Gardener" with meth trafficking and money laundering conspiracy.
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The UK government announced plans to replace the Red Arrows’ ageing Hawk jets with new aircraft as part of a £15 billion military spending increase. The Ministry of Defence will invest £360 million in creating a British Jet Trainer System, which includes new jets for the Red Arrows.
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The Red Arrows will get new jets to replace their old Hawk aircraft from the 1980s.
The UK’s Defence Investment Plan (DIP) includes a £15 billion boost in military spending.
£360 million will be spent developing a new British Jet Trainer System for pilot training and aerobatics.
The Red Arrows recently reduced the number of jets they fly in displays to extend the Hawks’ lifespan.
The RAF’s Typhoon fighters at RAF Coningsby will receive £1.1 billion for upgrades.
The Shadow R1 surveillance aircraft based at RAF Waddington will be retired earlier than planned.
All UK government departments will cut 1% of their capital budgets to help fund these defence investments.
Defence Secretary Dan Jarvis called the spending plan “tough,” while the opposition’s shadow defence secretary said it was “too little, too late.”
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Crews were seen unloading covered equipment at Madison Square Garden, leading to rumors that Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce might have their wedding there soon. The activity took place on Tuesday and sparked speculation about a possible event at the venue.
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Equipment was unloaded from trucks outside Madison Square Garden (MSG).
The equipment was covered, so its exact purpose is unknown.
This happened on a Tuesday.
The activity caused rumors about a wedding.
The rumored wedding involves Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
No official confirmation about the event has been made.
Madison Square Garden is a well-known venue in New York City.
The rumors link two public figures: a singer (Taylor Swift) and an athlete (Travis Kelce).
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A $100,000 deposit in a high-yield savings account can earn about 4.1% interest annually, offering a safer and steady return compared to stock market investing. Over 18 months, this could yield roughly $6,200 in interest, though rates can change depending on economic conditions.
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High-yield savings accounts currently offer interest rates around 4.1%.
A $100,000 deposit could earn about $1,000 in 3 months and $6,200 in 18 months at this rate.
Interest rates on these accounts can go up or down based on market and inflation changes.
Unlike stock market investments, the principal amount in savings accounts is protected and not subject to loss.
Stock market returns average around 10% historically but can be unpredictable and risky.
High-yield savings accounts usually have fewer restrictions on accessing funds.
Online banks often offer better interest rates on savings accounts than traditional banks with physical branches.
Savers should compare options online to find the best high-yield savings rates available.
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Oman, known for its neutrality in the Middle East, is playing a key role in talks with Iran about the future of the Strait of Hormuz, a vital route for oil and gas. These discussions happen amid ongoing conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran, as Oman moves from mediator to regional facilitator in Gulf security.
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Oman is known as the "Switzerland of the Middle East" due to its neutral stance.
The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial passageway for global oil and gas transport.
Oman and Iran are in direct talks about the control and security of the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran has suggested charging a toll for passage through the Strait; the U.S. opposes this.
Oman has historically avoided regional conflicts but is now taking a more active role in security discussions.
Oman has strong ties with both Iran and the U.S., maintaining relations with both sides.
Sultan Haitham bin Tariq has led Oman since 2020, following Sultan Qaboos bin Said.
Oman aims to build regional cooperation in maritime security and crisis management while keeping its non-aligned foreign policy.
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A wildfire in northern Greece near Thessaloniki has killed one man and injured a woman. Over 100 firefighters and multiple aircraft are trying to stop the fire, which is spreading quickly due to dry and windy weather.
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A man was found dead near the village of Liti because of the wildfire.
A woman was injured while trying to put out the flames; she had burns on her hands.
More than 100 firefighters and at least seven aircraft are involved in fighting the fire.
The fire created a wall of flames about 5 kilometers (3 miles) long.
The blaze began around 2:30 pm local time and spread to nearby forests.
Dry weather and strong winds are making the fire harder to control.
Residents of Liti were told to evacuate to stay safe.
The fire endangered the village of Melissochori and damaged several properties.
Greece often faces wildfires during summer due to heatwaves and droughts.
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When a person dies, their unpaid debts do not disappear. Debt collectors can file claims against the deceased person's estate and ask the estate's representative or certain related individuals about the debt, but they cannot demand payment from most family members unless they are legally responsible.
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Debts usually become the responsibility of the deceased person’s estate, not surviving relatives.
Creditors have a limited time during probate (the legal process of handling the estate) to file claims for repayment.
Estates pay debts after covering high-priority expenses like funeral costs and taxes, and debts are paid in a specific order defined by state laws.
Debt collectors can contact the estate’s executor, administrator, or other authorized people about the debt.
Federal law restricts debt collectors from harassing family members or wrongly saying who owes the debt.
People responsible for debt repayment may include co-signers, joint account holders, surviving spouses (depending on state law), or others with a legal obligation.
Family members who are not legally responsible, such as adult children or siblings, usually do not have to pay the deceased’s debts from their own money.
Creditors can keep trying to collect debts from the estate if there are enough assets available.
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House Democratic leaders told members to vote according to their personal beliefs on a proposal to reduce U.S. funding for Israel. The amendment was introduced by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie and reflects sharp disagreements within the party about the U.S.-Israel relationship.
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The amendment aims to cut U.S. financial support for Israel.
Rep. Thomas Massie, a Republican from Kentucky, sponsored the amendment.
The vote was part of a larger bill on national security and the State Department budget.
Democratic leaders did not take a unified position, instead encouraging members to decide for themselves.
The issue has caused divisions within the Democratic Party.
The funding in question supports Israel's military and security needs.
This debate highlights ongoing differences in how U.S. lawmakers view relations with Israel.
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A deadline of June 30 set by anti-migrant groups for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa has passed, with thousands leaving and others seeking help. The government, led by President Cyril Ramaphosa, says managing immigration is its responsibility and opposes actions taken by groups outside the law.
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Anti-migrant groups in South Africa set a June 30 deadline for undocumented foreigners to leave the country.
Thousands of undocumented foreigners left South Africa before the deadline.
Some foreigners remain and are waiting for assistance to leave.
Anti-migrant groups blame the government for not controlling undocumented migration well enough.
President Cyril Ramaphosa says immigration control is the government's job and rejects vigilantism (people taking law enforcement into their own hands).
South Africa has had violent protests against undocumented foreigners in the past.
These foreigners are often accused of taking jobs and committing crimes.
Experts and officials are discussing the deeper causes of migration and social tensions in South Africa.
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