A new art exhibit at Goldman Sachs in New York shows portraits of all 47 U.S. presidents alongside quotes that reflect their times or personalities. Artist Salvatore Catalano created each portrait with a unique style inspired by the president’s own words. The exhibit will stay in New York through August before moving to Washington, D.C.
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The exhibit features portraits of all 47 American presidencies served by 45 men.
Artist Salvatore Catalano used quotes from each president to shape the style of their portrait.
Examples of quotes include George Washington’s farewell address and President Trump’s second inaugural speech.
The portraits are framed by two American flags: the 13-star Betsy Ross flag and the modern 50-star flag.
The exhibit is on display in Goldman Sachs’ global headquarters lobby in New York City.
It will remain in New York through August and then move to Washington, D.C.
Catalano aimed to bring color and life to the list of presidents by revealing lesser-known insights.
The exhibit highlights the history of the U.S. through art and presidential words.
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One year ago, a severe flood hit Camp Mystic in Texas. The flood caused the deaths of 25 girls, two counselors, and the camp's executive director. Families are still seeking answers about the tragedy.
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The flood happened at Camp Mystic, which is a camp for young girls in Texas.
The flood was caused by fast-moving river water that overwhelmed the camp.
A total of 28 people died: 25 campers, 2 counselors, and the camp's executive director.
The tragedy occurred one year ago from the current date.
Families of the victims are asking for more information and improvements to prevent future disasters.
CBS News covered the story with reporter Jason Allen.
The event remains an important topic for Texas communities and safety officials.
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The Supreme Court recently supported state laws that stop transgender girls and women from competing in school sports for girls and women. A legal expert explained some of the constitutional rules involved in this case.
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The Supreme Court upheld state bans on transgender athletes in girls’ and women’s sports.
The case focused on whether these bans are allowed under the Constitution.
The decision affects participation rules in school sports for transgender students.
CBS News legal expert Jessica Levinson provided explanations on the constitutional questions.
The ruling shows how courts interpret laws about gender and sports participation.
This decision impacts policies on transgender rights in education and athletics.
The case highlights ongoing debates about fairness and inclusion in sports.
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The inquest into the death of Noah Donohoe in Belfast has been paused until later this year. The coroner stopped the process because several jurors had planned holidays, and the jury had not reached a unanimous decision after several days of deliberation.
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Noah Donohoe died in June 2020 in north Belfast.
The inquest began in late January and has lasted over five months.
Ten jurors (eight men and two women) have been involved in the case.
After three days of discussion, the jury could not agree on a verdict.
Four jurors had planned holidays soon, reducing the number available.
The minimum number of jurors needed to continue is seven.
The coroner, Mr Justice Rooney, praised the jury's dedication and said it was best to pause the inquest.
The inquest will resume around August or September to allow a full jury to continue.
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Job growth in the United States slowed down in June, and the number of new jobs created was less than expected. The Labor Department reported this slowdown in hiring.
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Hiring growth decreased in June compared to previous months.
The number of new jobs added was below what experts predicted.
The information comes from the U.S. Labor Department.
Slower job growth can affect economic conditions and workers' opportunities.
CBS News reported on this data through their producer Emily Pandise.
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A new national poll shows Vice President JD Vance leading the potential Republican candidates for the 2028 presidential primary with 35.4% support. On the Democratic side, former Vice President Kamala Harris leads with 29.1%, but none of the candidates have officially announced they are running yet.
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JD Vance leads the Republican 2028 primary field with 35.4% support in a Big Data Poll.
Senator Marco Rubio is second among Republicans with 16.5% support.
Other Republican candidates like Ron DeSantis (7.1%) and Robert Kennedy Jr. (6.5%) have lower support.
Kamala Harris leads Democratic potential candidates with 29.1%, followed by Gavin Newsom at 15%.
The poll surveyed 1,261 registered Republican voters from June 26 to June 28, 2026, with a margin of error of 1.8%.
Vance leads among various groups including men, women, Hispanics, Republicans, and Independents.
None of the potential candidates have formally announced their 2028 presidential campaigns.
Vance has said he is currently focused on his role as vice president and has not decided on running for president.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have begun their wedding celebrations in New York City. The events are taking place at Madison Square Garden, a famous venue in the city.
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Taylor Swift is a well-known pop music star.
Travis Kelce is a professional football player who has won a Super Bowl.
Their wedding celebrations started recently.
The main venue for the festivities is Madison Square Garden.
Madison Square Garden is located in New York City.
The event is being covered by CBS News.
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Dr. Gershon Baskin discusses the situation one thousand days after the Gaza war began. He says there has been a failure of political leadership and poor coordination between military actions and political goals in Israel. Baskin argues that true security for Israel depends on freedom for Palestinians, and that peace is possible through new regional support and U.S. involvement.
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The Gaza war started one thousand days ago.
Dr. Gershon Baskin is a former Israeli hostage negotiator and Middle East Director of the International Communities Organisation.
Baskin believes political leadership in Israel has failed to address the conflict properly.
There has been no national inquiry into the events of October 7 related to the conflict.
Military operations and political goals in Israel are not well coordinated.
Emotional and psychological separation exists between Israelis and Palestinians.
Baskin proposes that Israel’s security and Palestinian freedom depend on each other.
He highlights a new regional economic plan supported by Gulf states and an active American administration that might help achieve a two-state peace agreement.
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Taylor Swift and her fiancé, American football player Travis Kelce, have started rumored wedding celebrations at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The events include a smaller gathering on Thursday with about 100 guests and a larger celebration planned for Friday with up to 1,000 attendees.
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The rumored wedding celebrations began at Madison Square Garden, a major venue in New York City.
About 100 people attended the initial event on Thursday evening in formal dress.
A larger event with up to 1,000 guests is expected on Friday.
Several celebrities, including actress Lena Dunham and musician Jack Antonoff, were present.
Police set up metal barricades and controlled crowds around the venue.
Fans gathered outside despite high temperatures and requests from the mayor to stay indoors.
City officials confirmed street closure permits were applied for around the location.
The wedding celebrations coincide with the Fourth of July weekend and America's 250th birthday, a busy time in New York including World Cup events.
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Syria has said it will not send its military into Lebanon, despite pressure from the United States to act against the group Hezbollah. Syrian and Lebanese officials are working on improving their relationship and discussing new economic and security agreements.
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Syria's Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani told Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun that Syria will not intervene militarily in Lebanon.
The United States pressured Syria to take action against Hezbollah, an armed group supported by Iran.
Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, who took power in late 2024, wants to avoid conflict and improve ties with Lebanon.
Shaibani invited Lebanon’s President Aoun to visit Syria, which would be a first.
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam and Shaibani announced a committee to improve economic and security partnerships between the two countries.
Syria’s new government opposes Hezbollah and has arrested people linked to the group.
Hezbollah denies having a presence in Syria, but Syria has cut off some of its supply routes since 2024.
Syrian forces controlled Lebanon for many years during and after the Lebanese civil war but stopped after regime changes in Syria.
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A cruise ship called the Ruby Princess, docked in San Francisco, had an outbreak of norovirus, which is a stomach virus. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that over 100 passengers and some crew members got sick.
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The Ruby Princess cruise ship was docked in San Francisco.
The virus involved is norovirus, which causes stomach illness.
102 passengers out of more than 3,000 were infected.
23 crew members were also affected by the virus.
The information was provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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A federal judge asked President Donald Trump's administration to provide stronger promises not to start renovating the historic East Potomac Golf Links in Washington, D.C., until a court case about the project is resolved. The judge was concerned because President Trump announced on social media that major renovations would start on September 1, and he had recently visited the golf course with the designer showing advanced plans.
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A federal judge wants stronger assurances that renovation work on the East Potomac Golf Links will not begin before the court case is settled.
President Donald Trump stated on social media that renovations would begin on September 1.
Trump toured the golf course with the golf course designer, Tom Fazio, showing detailed plans.
The judge doubted that Fazio would appear without some business interest, questioning whether the plans were truly just conceptual.
The Justice Department lawyer said Fazio was not officially hired yet and the design process was still open.
The project still needs approval from several planning groups, including the National Capital Planning Commission and the U.S. Commission of Fine Arts.
The judge noted that the planning commission includes Trump allies who have approved other Trump projects.
Plaintiffs in a lawsuit want the administration to stop the renovation plans until legal matters are settled.
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Authorities in Ohio rescued 16 children from a home where they lived in very poor conditions and arrested four adults related to the children. The children face a challenging recovery due to severe abuse and neglect, and child welfare officials are working to find safe and supportive care for them.
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Police removed 16 children from a home in Hamden, Ohio, on July 1, 2026.
Four adults, including parents and grandparents, were arrested on child endangerment charges.
Seven of the children were taken to hospitals, and one was in critical condition.
Some children could not speak or perform basic tasks like writing their names.
Ohio has a shortage of foster families, which makes placing these children more difficult.
Officials say it will take a long time to help the children recover from emotional and physical harm.
Similar cases in other states show that children rescued from abuse often face further challenges in foster care.
Past cases revealed problems with social services due to lack of funding and staff, affecting children’s care.
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Authorities in Monaco have issued an arrest warrant for a suspect connected to a parcel bombing that injured three people. The suspect, a foreign national no longer in Monaco, is being sought with the help of Interpol after a package exploded in a building entrance.
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A parcel exploded in Monaco, injuring three people including a 13-year-old child.
The attack is being investigated as attempted murder, not terrorism.
A suspect was seen on video leaving the package and then fleeing toward nearby France.
The suspect is a foreign national and is no longer in Monaco.
Monaco's prosecutor has issued an arrest warrant and requested an Interpol Red Notice for the suspect.
The suspected victims include Vadym Yermolaiev, a wealthy businessman under Ukrainian sanctions, his partner, and his son.
Yermolaiev is a Cypriot citizen who was previously Ukrainian and has interests in Crimea.
One adult victim's condition improved, while the other’s remained unstable after hospitalization.
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Emergency aid efforts are underway in Venezuela's La Guaira state after a recent earthquake. Aid stations are providing food, water, and medical supplies, with help coming from 27 countries according to the United Nations.
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Venezuela experienced an earthquake affecting La Guaira state.
Emergency relief is the main priority now.
Aid stations are distributing food, water, and medical supplies to survivors.
The United Nations reports 27 nations are providing assistance.
International help is supporting Venezuela to manage the disaster.
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More than 120 people on the cruise ship Ruby Princess caught a highly contagious stomach virus called norovirus during a 20-day trip from San Francisco to Canada and Alaska. The ship’s crew acted quickly to clean and disinfect the vessel before the next trip.
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The Ruby Princess had 3,032 passengers and 1,144 crew on board during the trip.
A total of 125 people (102 passengers and 23 crew members) got sick with norovirus.
Norovirus spreads easily through food, contaminated surfaces, or close contact.
Symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, and stomach pain, usually lasting about three days.
The outbreak was reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) after the ship docked in San Francisco.
The cruise company increased cleaning and sanitation to prevent further spread.
So far in 2026, there have been seven norovirus outbreaks on cruise ships under CDC oversight.
Washing hands with soap and water is the best way to prevent norovirus, as hand sanitizer is less effective.
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The UK government has allowed pubs to stay open late for England’s upcoming World Cup soccer game against Mexico. Newspapers also highlight Catherine, Princess of Wales, attending Wimbledon and report on calls for changes in UK law to deport a convicted rapist whose release has caused public concern.
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Pubs in England can stay open late for the World Cup game against Mexico, with some allowed until 1:00 AM or even 5:00 AM.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said efforts are being made to let football fans enjoy the games without worrying about closing times.
Catherine, Princess of Wales, visited Wimbledon wearing a blue suit and received media attention.
Shabir Ahmed, convicted of multiple rapes, was released from prison after 14 years, leading to calls for his deportation.
The UK government has been urged to change the law to deport released rapists more easily.
Pakistan has reportedly blocked the deportation of Shabir Ahmed.
Russian air attacks on Kyiv were reported, with concerns about an armed provocation on Polish soil to test NATO’s response.
Labour’s likely next leader, Andy Burnham, suggested there may be room for some tax increases in the party’s plans.
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The United States is creating an official America 250 time capsule in Philadelphia. It will hold hundreds of objects that represent the country’s history and culture to be preserved for future generations.
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The time capsule is part of the America 250 celebration.
It is located in Philadelphia, a city important to U.S. history.
Hundreds of artifacts will be placed inside the capsule.
The items reflect aspects of American history and culture.
The capsule is meant to be opened in the future to show what life was like today.
This project is a way to honor and remember the country’s past.
Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of American independence.
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently received a newly created award from Seychelles during his visit there. Similar awards were also made for him quickly in other countries, prompting discussion about the nature and timing of these honors.
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Modi received the "Guardian of the Blue Horizon" award from Seychelles, given for the first time just days before his visit.
The award certificate contained spelling mistakes and was flagged as likely created by artificial intelligence software.
Critics noted Modi has often received special awards during foreign visits, some created specifically for him.
For example, Israel made a new medal called the "medal of the Knesset" and gave it to Modi as the only recipient.
India created the Philip Kotler presidential award, and Modi was the first and only one to get it.
Modi also received Ethiopia’s Great Honour Nishan and an order from Trinidad & Tobago in the past year.
Supporters see these awards as recognition of Modi’s leadership and India’s growing global influence.
Some analysts say these awards help promote Modi’s strong personal image in politics.
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