People are placing millions of dollars in bets on prediction markets about whether Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will get married soon and where the wedding might happen. New York is the top guess for the wedding location, and speculation is growing as equipment is spotted at Madison Square Garden, where an event permit has been filed.
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More than $2 million has been bet on the possible wedding location of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
Prediction markets, which let people bet on future events, have seen over $4.5 million in wagers related to this wedding.
New York City leads as the most likely wedding location, with an event permit filed for Madison Square Garden on July 3.
Equipment labeled "Garden Party" was seen being brought into Madison Square Garden, adding to wedding rumors.
Popular guesses for groomsmen include Travis Kelce’s brother Jason Kelce and Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.
Swift’s childhood best friend, Abigail Anderson Berard, is the leading pick for bridesmaid.
Kalshi, the company running these bets, has seen $600 million in entertainment-related trades this year, double from last year.
The number of female traders on Kalshi has doubled in the past year, possibly due to events like this wedding attracting more interest.
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Many Americans who do not own homes cannot afford a typical starter home, which costs about $200,000. Income levels are often too low to cover the cost, especially in expensive states like California, making it hard for people to buy their first home and build wealth.
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Only 38% of non-homeowner households in the U.S. can afford a typical starter home.
Starter homes are smaller and may need repairs but help people start building home equity.
In 242 U.S. cities, starter homes now cost at least $1 million, tripling since 2020.
A non-homeowner needs to earn about $62,000 per year to afford a starter home, but median income is only $55,000, creating a $7,000 gap.
In California, the gap is much bigger: median income is $72,900 while needing over $140,000 to afford a starter home.
Rhode Island is the least affordable state for starter homes, with only 16.5% able to afford them.
Southern states like Mississippi, West Virginia, Arkansas, and Alabama have the highest affordability rates for starter homes, over 50%.
Many people may need extra jobs or sacrifices to bridge the income gap to buy a starter home.
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Passengers on the river cruise ship Skyla were stranded in Budapest for two days due to air conditioning failure during a heatwave. The cruise operator, Tui, apologized, canceled the cruise, arranged flights home, and offered full refunds plus compensation.
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The Skyla cruise ship's air conditioning broke down while docked in Budapest during temperatures above 35°C (95°F).
About 146 passengers were affected, including many elderly travelers.
Passengers were moved to hotels but had to find their own food during the delay.
Tui acknowledged the problem and is working with engineers to fix the air conditioning.
The cruise was canceled, and Tui will give full refunds and a £100 voucher to passengers.
Complaints showed this was not the first time the Skyla had air conditioning issues.
Passengers praised the crew for providing plenty of water during the heat.
The disruption happened during a European heatwave, with temperatures in Budapest forecast to reach 39°C (102°F).
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A florist shares how social media helped her reach more customers and fulfill her dream of becoming a flower farmer. This story was featured on World Social Media Day by ABC News.
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The florist started with a small business arranging flowers.
She used social media platforms to promote her work.
Social media gave her access to a larger audience.
This helped increase her sales and popularity.
The increased success allowed her to pursue flower farming.
ABC News highlighted her story on World Social Media Day.
The story shows how social media can impact small businesses.
The report was covered by ABC News reporter Danny New.
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A new central air conditioning (AC) unit can help lower electric bills, especially if the current system is old and inefficient. However, savings depend on how old and inefficient the existing unit is, the quality of installation, and other energy-saving measures taken in the home.
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Older central AC units use more electricity because they lose efficiency over time.
New AC models have higher energy efficiency ratings called SEER2, which reduce electricity use.
Replacing a very old or malfunctioning AC unit typically leads to noticeable savings on electric bills.
If the existing AC unit is relatively new and efficient, replacing it may not save enough money to justify the cost.
Proper installation is important; a unit that is too large or too small can waste energy.
Problems like poor duct connections or airflow reduce AC efficiency and increase energy costs.
Combining a new AC with other energy-saving home improvements can maximize savings.
Rising electricity prices and hotter summers are prompting more homeowners to consider AC upgrades.
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CBS Mornings Deals offers special discounts on products aimed at improving daily life. Customers can visit cbsdeals.com to find and buy these items. CBS receives a commission when purchases are made through this website.
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CBS Mornings Deals promotes exclusive discounts on various products.
The focus is on items that enhance everyday lifestyle.
Customers can access the deals by visiting cbsdeals.com.
CBS earns money from commissions on purchases made through this site.
The deals are featured during the CBS Mornings program.
The promotions are aimed at viewers who want to save money on useful products.
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The article from "GMA" covers the history of Levi's, a well-known American brand, as the country nears its 250th anniversary. It highlights Levi's long-standing presence in the U.S. and its role as an iconic brand in American culture.
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Levi's is an iconic American clothing brand famous for its jeans.
The brand has a long history tied closely to America’s development.
The article was published as the United States approaches its 250th birthday.
Levi's is recognized as a symbol of American style and heritage.
The coverage appeared on "Good Morning America" (GMA), a major U.S. TV program.
Levi's has influenced fashion both in the U.S. and globally.
The brand's story reflects themes of American workwear and culture.
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Political groups funded by top tech leaders are spending millions in a Colorado Democratic primary race. Manny Rutinel, a progressive candidate, has received large donations from committees linked to former Google CEO Eric Schmidt and crypto billionaire Chris Larsen.
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Manny Rutinel is running in Colorado’s 8th congressional district Democratic primary.
His campaign received over $2 million from groups led by Eric Schmidt and Chris Larsen.
Schmidt and his wife donated $2 million to Somos Pac, which supports Latino voters; Somos Pac then gave $1.3 million to Rutinel.
Chris Larsen’s group, You Can Push Back, donated nearly $1 million to Rutinel’s campaign.
Rutinel is a progressive focusing on affordability and immigration policy, emphasizing his Latino heritage.
He supports regulating artificial intelligence (AI) but has not publicly discussed tech issues much.
Rutinel’s campaign also received over $265,000 from employees of major AI and tech companies like Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, and Meta.
This race highlights a divide among tech donors between those wanting strict AI rules and those seeking less regulation.
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House prices are falling in four Australian capital cities, including Sydney and Melbourne, after a period of growth. Rising interest rates and tax changes have reduced demand, causing slower home sales and lower property values.
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Sydney house prices have dropped by about $48,000 since January 2026.
Melbourne prices fell 1% in June, reaching $7,000 below June 2025 levels.
Adelaide's home prices started to decline in June after 15 months of growth.
Interest rates have increased three times since February 2026, affecting buyers' borrowing costs.
More than half of homes at auctions are not selling, with clearance rates below 50% since late May.
Sales of homes priced under $1 million are still selling quickly, but expensive homes are harder to sell.
Perth and Brisbane saw slower price growth in June after strong yearly increases.
Experts expect prices to gradually drift lower rather than dropping sharply nationwide.
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Ford Motor Company has rehired 350 experienced engineers, called “greybeards,” after reducing its workforce by 5,000 since 2020. The company found that artificial intelligence (AI) used in design and manufacturing checks had limitations and that human expertise was still needed to maintain quality.
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Ford cut 5,000 jobs between 2020 and now due to increased use of automation and AI.
Recently, Ford rehired 350 veteran engineers, many of whom had worked at the company before.
These engineers are called “greybeards” because of their experience and age.
Ford used AI-powered cameras to help with design and manufacturing inspections.
The AI system did not perform as well as expected because it relied heavily on the quality of the data it was trained with.
Ford’s vice president of vehicle hardware engineering, Charles Poon, said the company underestimated the value of experienced engineers in training AI and maintaining quality.
Ford now believes that combining AI tools with deep human expertise produces the best results.
The move shows that even with advanced technology, human knowledge remains important in car manufacturing.
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Starting July 1, Australian menus must show if seafood is Australian ("A"), imported ("I"), or mixed ("M"). This rule aims to give diners clearer information and help local seafood businesses.
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The government requires hospitality places to label seafood origin on menus using the letters A, I, or M.
The system is called "Aim" and applies to restaurants, cafes, food trucks, market stalls, and fast food venues serving ready-to-eat food.
Labels can be simple letters or detailed phrases like “Australian Sydney rock lobster.”
Some foods like canned tuna and seafood in schools, hospitals, and prisons are exempt.
About 64% of seafood in Australia is imported, according to Seafood Industry Australia.
Chefs say the change helps explain higher prices for Australian seafood and increases transparency.
Some businesses were caught off-guard and had to quickly update their menus.
Critics say the labels are too broad and do not give details about how seafood is caught or farmed.
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Jill Schlesinger, a CBS News business analyst, has started a new podcast called "Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger." The podcast aims to answer financial questions, provide helpful advice, and correct common money misconceptions.
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Jill Schlesinger is a business analyst for CBS News.
She launched a podcast named "Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger."
The podcast will answer listeners’ financial questions.
It will offer advice to help make smart money decisions.
The show will address and correct false or misleading money information.
The goal is to help people manage their finances better.
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The article discusses current beauty trends in France, including a popular new focus on eating sardines for skin benefits. It also highlights how French pharmacies remain important places for buying cosmetics and beauty products, attracting both tourists and locals.
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Eating sardines has become a popular beauty trend in France, claimed to improve skin health.
Sardine tins are selling quickly because of this new craze.
French pharmacies have a long history of selling beauty and skincare products.
These pharmacies offer attractive prices on cosmetics.
Both tourists and local people enjoy shopping for beauty products at French pharmacies.
French beauty trends often connect to cultural habits and consumer interests.
The beauty market in France includes both food trends and pharmaceutical products.
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The FDA has expanded a recall of cheese products because they might contain listeria, a harmful bacteria. People should not eat, sell, or serve these cheeses and should return them to where they bought them to get their money back.
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The FDA issued a recall on certain cheese products.
The recall was expanded to include more cheese items.
The reason for the recall is possible contamination with listeria bacteria.
Listeria can cause foodborne illness, which may be serious.
Consumers are advised not to eat, sell, or serve the recalled cheeses.
People who have these products should return them to the store.
Stores will give a full refund for the returned products.
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The number of billionaires worldwide rose by 13% to a new high of 3,302 people, driven mainly by gains in AI-related stock shares. Billionaires' wealth grew by 25% on average, which is much faster than the wealth growth seen by most people globally.
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There are now 3,302 billionaires in the world, a 13% increase.
On average, billionaires’ wealth grew 25% in the year ending April 2025.
The average personal wealth worldwide grew by only 10.8% in the same period.
The AI boom in stock markets helped increase billionaire wealth, especially in countries with many investors.
The US has 15 of the 37 people worth more than $50 billion, including Elon Musk, the richest person with $1 trillion.
Global millionaires reached over 57.5 million, helped by stock market gains and a weaker US dollar.
Almost half of new millionaires in 2025 were from the US; the UK added 43,000 new millionaires.
The UK saw its number of billionaires drop from 165 to 156, the biggest fall in 37 years, partly due to tax law changes.
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This summer, homebuyers may find several benefits despite mortgage rates still being above 6%. Experts highlight less competition among buyers, more negotiating power for buyers, and more homes available on the market as advantages this season.
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Mortgage rates have slightly dropped from 6.62% in May to about 6.37% recently.
The U.S. is experiencing a strong buyer’s market with 47% more sellers than buyers.
Fewer buyers competing for homes means fewer bidding wars and more time to decide.
The condo and townhouse markets tend to have less competition than single-family homes.
Sellers are more willing to lower prices and offer concessions like covering closing costs.
Many sellers now agree to fix most issues found during home inspections.
Some buyers benefit from seller-paid temporary rate reductions to lower early loan payments.
Competition and advantages vary by location and local market conditions.
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A new study shows that in some U.S. cities, like New York City and San Francisco, it takes decades to save enough money for a first-time home down payment. In contrast, in cities like Warren and Detroit, Michigan, it takes only a few years because home prices and down payment requirements are much lower.
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In New York City, a household with median income needs about 65 years to save for a $265,000 down payment.
San Francisco buyers need around 57 years to save for a $400,000 down payment.
The shortest saving times are in Warren, Michigan (3.1 years), and Detroit, Michigan (3.9 years).
High down payment percentages, like 30%, are common in expensive cities such as New York and San Francisco.
In more affordable markets like Detroit, down payments are usually around 5%, making it easier for first-time buyers.
The difference in saving times shows a split in the housing market: expensive markets with low home supply versus affordable markets with more housing options.
Larger down payments help buyers qualify for mortgages and lower monthly payments but make it harder to buy a home quickly.
Local incomes and home prices strongly influence how fast people can save for a down payment.
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Ford is recalling over 741,000 vehicles because a problem with the parking system might cause the cars to roll away. The recall includes certain models of Lincoln, Ford trucks, and SUVs from recent years, and Ford will fix the issue for free.
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The recall affects 741,195 vehicles with a park-by-wire system and 10R80 transmissions.
Models include Lincoln Navigator and Expedition (2018-2021), Explorer and Lincoln Aviator (2020-2021), and Ford F-150 trucks (2020-2021).
About 1% of these vehicles may have the defect.
A warning light shaped like a wrench will appear on the dashboard if the problem occurs.
The electronic parking brake will try to engage automatically if the car does not go into park mode.
Vehicle owners can visit Ford or Lincoln dealers to get a free software update and repair.
Separately, Ford recalled 36,046 Bronco vehicles (2022-2026) due to potentially loose fender flares that might fall off.
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The UK culture secretary, Lisa Nandy, plans to ask British regulators to investigate Paramount’s $110 billion purchase of Warner Bros Discovery. She is concerned about how this large media deal might affect competition and the variety of media available to UK viewers, including TV channels and streaming services.
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Paramount is buying Warner Bros Discovery for $110 billion.
The deal would combine many media assets, including Channel 5, CNN, TNT Sports, Paramount+, and HBO Max.
Lisa Nandy wants the communications regulator Ofcom to study the impact on media variety in the UK.
She also may ask the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) to check competition issues from the merger.
Current UK law does not fully cover streaming and on-demand services, so Nandy may introduce new rules to include these.
Nandy has given the companies until July 6 to respond before deciding on intervention.
Paramount expects the deal to pass UK reviews without major delays.
Major investors include the Ellison family, Middle East sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Abu Dhabi, and Qatar, but only the Ellison family and RedBird Capital have voting control.
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A book signed by Sir Paul McCartney was donated to an Oxfam charity shop in Aberystwyth and sold at auction for nearly £1,000. The signed book, part of 1970s memorabilia, was found by the shop manager after sitting on the shelf for months.
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The book is titled *Paul McCartney In His Own Words*, a collection of interviews with Paul McCartney.
It was donated to an Oxfam shop in Aberystwyth, Wales.
The book sat on the shelf for several months before the signature was noticed by manager Joan Randle.
The inscription inside reads, "All the best! to ye!" signed by Sir Paul McCartney with a black ballpoint pen.
The book was sold at a Bonhams auction for £950, with proceeds going to charity.
The original donor of the book has not been identified by Oxfam staff.
The Beatles, including Paul McCartney, remain one of the most successful music groups in history.
Oxfam said that donations like this help fund their work responding to global emergencies, such as a recent earthquake in Venezuela.
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