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• China aims to be a top player in the fields of AI and EVs.
• In AI, having access to large amounts of data is crucial for developing advanced technologies.
• China is involved in a competitive price battle to gain an advantage in the electric vehicle industry.
• A data worker in China is involved in tagging information that helps train self-driving car technology.
• Self-driving cars use AI systems to operate and navigate without human drivers.

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• Kilmar Ábrego García was mistakenly deported from the US to El Salvador.
• He was detained at the Cecot prison in El Salvador, where he claims he was beaten and tortured.
• Court documents say he lost 30 pounds during his detention due to mistreatment.
• García was extradited back to the US in June to face human trafficking charges, which he denies.
• His wife sued the Trump administration, alleging mistreatment and wrongful deportation.
• El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele previously stated that the country’s prisons are free from abuses.
• The Trump administration initially refused to bring García back to the US, though a judge ordered it.
• In the US, a judge ruled he could be released, but he remains in jail due to fears of another deportation.

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• A man was attacked and killed by a bear in Romania's mountains.
• The attack occurred on the Transfagarasan road, a popular tourist spot.
• The bear dragged the man down an 80-meter ravine.
• The victim wore a helmet and protective gear, but the injuries were too severe.
• Authorities said the man parked near a sign warning against feeding bears.
• Romania has the largest brown bear population in the European Union.
• Human-bear encounters in Romania have increased, leading to more deadly incidents.
• The environment ministry estimates there are between 10,400 and 12,800 bears in Romania.
• Former officials suggest reducing the bear population for better management.
• Conservationists point to mismanagement as a key problem in preventing such incidents.

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• Luis Ortiz, a pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, is under investigation for gambling by MLB.
• Ortiz has been put on non-disciplinary leave and will not play until after the All-Star break, at the earliest.
• The investigation details were first reported by The Athletic.
• Ortiz joined the Guardians in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates last December.
• He has a record of 4 wins and 9 losses with a 4.36 ERA this season.
• Ortiz's nine losses are among the highest in the American League this season.
• Joey Cantillo will replace Ortiz as the starting pitcher for a game against the Chicago Cubs.
• The MLB has a history of suspending players and officials involved in gambling, including a lifetime ban for a different player, Tucupita Marcano, last year.

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• Bryan Kohberger agreed to plead guilty to avoid the death penalty for the murder of four students.
• The prosecutor shared key evidence, including DNA from a Q-tip found in the garbage, that connects Kohberger to the crime.
• Surveillance footage and cell phone tracking placed Kohberger near the crime scenes before and during the time of the killings.
• The murders occurred on November 13, 2022, at a rental home near the University of Idaho campus.
• Kohberger attacked and killed the victims using a knife.
• Kohberger had started a doctoral program in criminal justice nearby months before the murders.
• Evidence showed Kohberger's phone was in the area of the crime 23 times before the stabbings.
• After the murders, Kohberger took extensive measures to evade detection.

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• Diogo Jota was 28 years old and played for Liverpool.
• He died in a car crash on the A-52 highway in Zamora, Spain.
• Jota's brother, Andre Silva, also died in the crash.
• Jota last played for Portugal’s national team in the UEFA Nations League final on June 8, 2025.
• He appeared in 49 games for Portugal and debuted internationally in November 2019.
• Jota helped Liverpool win several titles, including the Premier League and FA Cup.
• He scored 65 goals in 182 games for Liverpool.
• Jota married his longtime partner just days before his passing.

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• The Supreme Court will review cases involving Idaho and West Virginia about transgender students in school sports.
• Two weeks ago, the Court upheld a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
• Over 24 states have passed laws preventing transgender women and girls from taking part in certain sports.
• Republican leaders argue these laws ensure fairness in women's and girls' sports.
• The University of Pennsylvania changed records from a transgender swimmer and will apologize to other female athletes as part of settling a case.
• The new Supreme Court case involves Becky Pepper-Jackson, a transgender student from West Virginia.
• The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals supported Pepper-Jackson’s rights based on equal protection and Title IX, which bans sex discrimination in education.
• Idaho was the first state to ban transgender women and girls from public school sports teams in 2020.

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• ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a government agency involved in enforcing immigration laws.
• The Trump administration has focused on cracking down on unauthorized immigrants in the workforce.
• Industries like agriculture, construction, and long-term care heavily rely on immigrant labor.
• ICE is actively conducting raids on businesses believed to employ unauthorized workers.
• These raids affect the ability of these industries to retain their workforce.
• Representatives from affected industries are discussing the challenges of maintaining sufficient staff.

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• Diogo Jota was 28 years old and played for Liverpool Football Club.
• The car crash happened in Spain, where Jota and his brother Andre were traveling.
• Andre Jota, also a footballer, was in the car during the accident.
• The crash occurred two weeks after Diogo Jota married Rute Cardoso.
• Liverpool Football Club has requested privacy for the family and expressed support.
• The Prime Minister of Portugal and sports organizations expressed their condolences.
• Diogo Jota had played around 50 times for Portugal's national football team.
• Many football clubs and players publicly mourned the loss.

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• Thailand appointed Phumtham Wechayachai as acting prime minister.
• The Constitutional Court suspended leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
• Paetongtarn was involved in a phone call with Cambodia's ex-leader, Hun Sen.
• The call led to allegations of breaching ministerial ethics.
• Paetongtarn was temporarily barred from office while under investigation.
• She had referred to Hun Sen as "Uncle" during the call.
• Paetongtarn was also appointed culture minister before the suspension.
• Her government faced challenges with low popularity and economic issues.

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• Employers in the U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June.
• The unemployment rate went down from 4.2% in May to 4.1% in June.
• In June, state governments hired 47,000 workers, and healthcare companies hired 39,000 workers.
• Manufacturing jobs decreased by 7,000 in June.
• Average hourly wages increased by 0.2% from May and by 3.7% compared to the previous year.
• The Labor Department revised the job numbers for April and June, adding 16,000 more jobs than initially reported.
• The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates 11 times in recent years, slowing down hiring but not stopping it.
• Tariffs set by President Trump have caused uncertainty for businesses, affecting decisions in manufacturing companies.

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• Airstrikes in Gaza killed 94 Palestinians, including 45 seeking aid.
• The Israeli military did not comment on the airstrikes.
• Amnesty International claims the aid distribution is "militarized" and amounts to starvation tactics.
• Israel denies accusations of genocide and is challenging the claims in the International Court of Justice.
• The Gaza Health Ministry reports over 57,000 Palestinians have died since the war began.
• There are ongoing discussions about a possible ceasefire, though challenges persist.
• Hamas launched attacks that led to the conflict on October 7, 2023, resulting in 1,200 deaths in southern Israel and 250 hostages.
• Amnesty condemned Israel and the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's approach to aid distribution.

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• Michael Lynk is a human rights lawyer.
• He has raised concerns about the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation.
• The Foundation is supported by the US and Israel.
• Lynk argues that the Foundation is not meeting its obligations.
• These obligations are based on international rules for helping civilians.

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• Ukrainian farmers started clearing mines themselves after Russian forces withdrew.
• One farmer, Mykola Pereverzev, used farm machinery to clear 200 hectares in two months but lost a tractor in explosions.
• Ukraine is a major agricultural region, but its soil is now heavily mined.
• Many unexploded munitions remain due to failed detonations.
• Drones and international support are helping in demining efforts.
• The Sysenkos returned to their home in Kamyanka and began clearing mines with rakes.
• Swiss deminers found 54 mines in the Sysenkos’ field and advised them to evacuate.
• Kamyanka's current population is much lower than before the conflict due to mine fears.

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• The yield on UK 10-year government bonds fell to 4.53% from 4.61%.
• The fall in borrowing costs happened after the prime minister supported the chancellor.
• The pound increased in value to $1.3668 but hasn't regained all its lost value.
• An analyst suggested markets support the chancellor due to concerns about potential lack of fiscal discipline if she leaves.
• Financial market reactions might be affecting the chancellor's career positively.
• Mohamed El-Erian, a financial expert, warned that markets are still tense and may not return to the previous state quickly.

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• Jenny Han writes books about teenage experiences.
• Her series "To All the Boys" and "The Summer I Turned Pretty" are bestsellers.
• Both book series have been turned into films or TV shows.
• The third season of "The Summer I Turned Pretty" will release on Prime Video on July 16.
• Jenny Han draws inspiration from her own teenage years for her stories.

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• Wildfires are currently burning out of control in Greece.
• Strong winds are making the fires spread fast.
• Evacuations have taken place to keep people safe.
• Homes and tourist accommodations are at risk.
• Critical infrastructure, such as roads and utilities, is threatened.
• Europe is experiencing an early summer heatwave.
• At least six people have died from heat-related causes in Europe.
• Heatwave fatalities have been reported in Spain, Italy, and France.

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• Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, was on trial in Manhattan for two months.
• Combs was found not guilty of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, but guilty of transporting people for prostitution.
• The trial has damaged Combs' public image and business interests.
• Before the trial, Combs stepped down from his media role and sold his stake in Revolt TV.
• Howard University revoked his honorary degree, and a planned Hulu reality series was canceled.
• Combs' homes were searched by Homeland Security in March 2024.
• A video surfaced showing Combs' violent behavior towards his former girlfriend, Casandra Ventura.
• Combs faced more lawsuits following his arrest in September 2024.

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• A wildfire began on Wednesday afternoon in the forested area near Ierapetra, on the island of Crete.
• Strong winds, reaching high speeds on the Beaufort scale, have helped the fire spread southward.
• The fire is threatening homes, tourist areas, and important infrastructure, such as a fuel station.
• Over 1,500 people have been evacuated, with some being taken to an indoor sports arena in Ierapetra for shelter.
• Local police closed roads and advised against travel due to poor air quality and low visibility caused by smoke and ash.
• Firefighting efforts include 155 firefighters, specialized teams, 38 fire engines, and helicopters.
• Additional firefighters and equipment are being sent from other parts of Greece to aid in the operations.
• Alerts have been sent out for evacuations in several areas, with some people being evacuated by boat due to road blockages.