Jimmy Swaggart, a well-known US televangelist, has died at the age of 90. He was famous for his ministry, which reached people worldwide, though it faced challenges after a sex scandal.
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Jimmy Swaggart was a US televangelist, which means he preached religious messages on television.
He died at the age of 90 after going into cardiac arrest, a condition where the heart suddenly stops working properly.
Swaggart's ministry was large and reached millions of people around the world.
He started broadcasting sermons on the radio in the 1960s.
Swaggart became one of the early figures in televangelism, which combines television and religious teachings.
A significant sex scandal negatively affected his ministry.
He lived in Baton Rouge, where he experienced cardiac arrest and was taken to hospital in critical condition.
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Millions of websites can now block AI bots from accessing their content without permission, thanks to a new system from Cloudflare. The system aims to protect creators' work and allow websites to ask for payment from AI companies that use their content.
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Cloudflare, an internet infrastructure company, is rolling out a system to block AI bots, also known as crawlers, from accessing content without permission.
This system affects millions of websites, including major news outlets like Sky News and The Associated Press.
The system allows websites to charge AI firms a fee for using their content.
Many creators have criticized AI companies for using their work without compensation, leading to disputes in the UK and the US.
Cloudflare says the system is already active on a million websites.
The technology will initially apply to new Cloudflare users and sites that have tried similar blocking efforts before.
The "Pay Per Crawl" system being developed would enable content creators to request payment for their work used by AI firms.
There is a debate over the need for stronger legal protections to support this technological solution.
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The jury in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex trafficking trial is reviewing key testimony from his former girlfriend, Cassie. They are looking at her statements about incidents where she was allegedly abused by Combs. The jury is also considering legal definitions related to drug distribution as part of the charges.
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The jury is reviewing testimony from Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex-girlfriend, Cassie.
Cassie testified about being abused by Combs in a hotel in Los Angeles in 2016.
She also recounted an incident in 2013 during the Cannes Film Festival where Combs allegedly kicked her off a yacht.
A stripper named Daniel Phillip also testified about witnessing signs of abuse.
The jury asked for clarification on what counts as drug distribution in the charges.
Combs could face 15 years to life in prison if found guilty of all charges.
Combs has pleaded not guilty and did not testify in his defense.
The jury has been deliberating for over five hours without reaching a verdict.
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Lululemon has filed a lawsuit against Costco, claiming that the wholesale club is selling copies of its popular clothing designs under the Kirkland Signature label. Lululemon says these knockoffs harm their brand by using their design patents without permission.
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Lululemon has sued Costco, accusing them of copying Lululemon's clothing designs.
The lawsuit claims Costco's Kirkland Signature brand sells these designs at a lower price.
Lululemon describes these copied products as "knockoffs" or "dupes."
Lululemon says the copies hurt their brand by making people think they are the same as the genuine products.
Lululemon has said they take protecting their product designs very seriously.
Costco has not yet commented on the lawsuit.
Lululemon was founded in 1998 and is known for expensive athleisure clothing.
Costco's Kirkland Signature brand offers similar products at lower prices and had $254.5 billion in revenue in fiscal 2024.
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Attorney General Pam Bondi stated that the FBI is reviewing tens of thousands of videos involving Jeffrey Epstein, which purportedly include child exploitation content. However, details about these videos remain unclear, and there is no confirmation from official documents or sources about their existence.
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Pam Bondi claimed the FBI is reviewing many videos of Jeffrey Epstein involving children.
Lawyers and officials involved in Epstein's criminal cases have not confirmed these videos' existence.
No official documents related to Epstein's cases mention videos with children.
A court filing from 2023 indicated Epstein's estate found some videos that might contain illegal content.
The Department of Justice has not confirmed Bondi's statements or provided details about the videos.
The initial release of Epstein-related documents did not meet public expectations and contained no new significant information.
There is no confirmed client list linked to Epstein, despite Bondi's hinting at one.
The case has fueled conspiracy theories and public speculation.
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Hundreds of people in Gaza have been killed while trying to get food from aid centers supported by Israel and the US, according to officials in Gaza.
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People in Gaza were shot at aid distribution centers.
These centers are supported by Israel and the US.
The information comes from officials in Gaza.
The report was part of a program explained by Sandra Gathmann.
Contributors to this report include Amy Low from Doctors Without Borders, Kazem Abu Khalaf from UNICEF, and Nebal Farsakh from the Palestine Red Crescent Society.
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The UK government has outlined a plan that will take two years to introduce new workplace rights. These include protections from unfair dismissal from the first day of employment and banning exploitative zero hours contracts. Some changes, like improvements to flexible working, are scheduled to come into effect in 2027 and are still under review.
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It will take two years for new workplace rights to be introduced, as part of the Employment Rights Bill.
Protections from unfair dismissal from day one of employment are part of these new rights.
A ban on exploitative zero hours contracts is also planned, but won't happen until 2027.
The government aims to improve access to flexible working, with changes expected by 2027.
The Bill is currently being reviewed by the House of Lords, with a goal for it to become law by autumn.
New measures like whistleblowing protections and changes to paternity leave are set for April next year.
A Fair Work Agency is also planned, alongside changes to sick pay and union processes.
Business groups have expressed concerns about the potential disruption these changes could bring.
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Waffle House has removed a 50-cent extra charge on eggs as egg prices have dropped to more normal levels. The surcharge was first added in February due to an avian flu outbreak that led to higher egg prices. Retail egg prices are still higher than last year but are starting to stabilize.
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Waffle House removed a 50-cent surcharge on eggs due to falling prices.
The surcharge was added in February after avian flu raised egg prices significantly.
The avian flu caused the destruction of many egg-laying chickens.
Egg prices, while stabilizing, are still over 40% higher than they were a year ago.
Waffle House announced the surcharge removal via social media.
The chain operates over 2,000 restaurants and uses approximately 272 million eggs each year.
Other breakfast chains, like Denny's, also added charges when eggs were scarce.
Overall, food prices have risen 2.9% over the past year, with restaurant prices increasing by 3.8%.
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Jimmy Swaggart, a well-known televangelist and gospel singer, died at age 90. He was hospitalized on June 15 after cardiac arrest and his ministry announced his death on social media. Swaggart became famous in the 1980s but faced scandals that affected his career and ministry.
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Jimmy Swaggart was a televangelist and gospel musician, related to Jerry Lee Lewis.
He first gained fame in the 1980s, drawing big crowds and earning over $100 million a year.
Swaggart admitted to marital infidelity in 1988 during a church service, which hurt his reputation.
His ministry's income dropped from $150 million to about $11 million after scandals.
Swaggart continued preaching even after being defrocked by his church in the late 1980s.
He started broadcasting in 1969 and later created the SonLife Broadcasting Network.
Swaggart wrote over 100 books and sold millions of records and Bibles.
He was scheduled for induction into the Southern Gospel Music Association Hall of Fame.
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The US dollar has experienced a significant drop in the first half of 2025, marking its worst performance since 1973. The decline is linked to President Trump's economic policies, which have affected investor confidence and led to a decrease in the dollar's strength compared to other major currencies.
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The US dollar index dropped 10.8% in the first six months of 2025.
President Trump's trade policies and Federal Reserve criticisms have reduced the dollar's attractiveness as a safe investment.
Trump's tax bill, under debate, could add trillions to US debt, worrying investors.
Gold prices have reached record highs as central banks buy gold due to fears of dollar devaluation.
Tariffs announced by Trump led to major selloffs in US financial markets, decreasing the value of stocks and government bonds.
The OECD reduced its US growth expectation for 2025 from 2.2% to 1.6%.
The proposed tax bill could increase US Federal debt by $3.3 trillion by 2034.
Moody's lowered the US credit rating, reflecting concerns about the country's economic growth and currency demand.
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A Ukrainian drone hit a Russian industrial plant far from Ukraine, resulting in deaths and injuries. Both Ukraine and Russia are using the ongoing conflict to test and improve drone technology, with Ukraine focusing on increasing domestic production of drones.
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A Ukrainian drone struck a plant in Izhevsk, Russia, killing three people and injuring 35.
The plant hit is involved in producing air defense systems for the Russian military.
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy said the country will produce more drones to counter Russia's increasing drone attacks.
In June, Russia launched over 5,400 drones at Ukraine, setting a new record.
Russia's Defense Ministry reported 60 Ukrainian drones were downed overnight in various regions.
Four Russian drones hit the city of Zaporizhzia in Ukraine, causing power outages.
The United States has paused new military aid to Ukraine, while Europe has increased its support.
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Elon Musk's social media company, X, has hired Nikita Bier as head of product to attract younger users. Bier is known for creating popular social media apps aimed at teens, and experts believe his experience could help X in reaching a youthful audience.
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Elon Musk owns the social media company X, which was formerly called Twitter.
Nikita Bier has been appointed as X's head of product to focus on attracting younger users.
Bier is known for creating apps like tbh, an anonymous polling app for teens, which Meta acquired in 2017.
In 2023, Bier's app Gas, which focuses on giving compliments, was bought by Discord.
X has faced challenges with keeping advertisers and users since Musk bought it for $44 billion in 2022.
The platform's monthly active users count was over 600 million as of March 2023.
A Pew Research report showed a decrease in U.S. users of X from previous years.
Other tech companies, including Meta, are aggressively recruiting top talent in artificial intelligence.
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Marks & Spencer (M&S) plans to have all its online shopping services fully running in four weeks after a cyber attack that impacted its operations. The attack in April affected sales and customer data, which the company says will reduce its profits by about £300 million. Efforts are underway to restore its distribution center and revive its online services completely.
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M&S aims to restore full online shopping in four weeks.
Online orders restarted in June, but some services like click and collect remain unavailable.
The cyber attack in April caused disruption, leading to a £300 million estimated loss in profits.
M&S is focusing on restoring its Castle Donington distribution center.
Online services have resumed in England, Scotland, and Wales, but not yet in Northern Ireland.
E-gift cards were sent to customers affected by order cancellations or delays.
Competitor Sainsbury's noted some benefit from M&S's stock issues.
There are signs of high demand for M&S's summer fashion styles.
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Hurricane Flossie grew stronger and became a Category 2 storm near the Pacific coast of Mexico. It had winds reaching 100 mph and was expected to move away from Mexico while possibly becoming a major hurricane by Tuesday night or Wednesday.
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Hurricane Flossie became a Category 2 hurricane.
It was located 150 miles southwest of Manzanillo, Mexico.
The hurricane had maximum sustained winds of 100 mph.
It was moving northwest at 10 mph.
Rainfall was affecting parts of coastal Mexico.
Forecasters expected the hurricane to get stronger.
It could become a major hurricane with winds of at least 111 mph.
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Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart passed away at the age of 90. He was a well-known Pentecostal preacher who gained a large audience through his television ministry but faced a decline after being involved in prostitution scandals in the late 1980s. Despite his troubles, Swaggart continued to preach for decades.
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Jimmy Swaggart, a famous televangelist, died at 90.
His death was announced on his public Facebook page.
Swaggart was involved in a prostitution scandal in 1988 that affected his popularity.
In 1988, he apologized in a sermon, saying, "I have sinned against you."
He resigned from the Assemblies of God Church the same year after being defrocked.
Swaggart grew up in a poor family and started his ministry in Louisiana.
He founded Jimmy Swaggart Ministries, which became highly successful in the 1980s.
A scandal involving photos with a prostitute led to a significant decline in his career.
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A drone attack attributed to Ukraine hit a military factory in Izhevsk, Russia, resulting in three deaths and 35 injuries. Ukrainian officials confirmed that the attack involved long-range drones targeting the Kupol Electromechanical Plant.
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Three people died, and 35 were injured in a drone attack on a factory in Izhevsk, Russia.
The factory produces missile systems and radar stations.
The attack was carried out by two long-range drones from Ukraine.
The strike occurred more than 1,000 kilometers from the Russian-Ukrainian border.
This factory was previously targeted by a Ukrainian drone strike in November.
Russia imposed temporary restrictions on flights at Izhevsk airport following the attack.
Ukrainian media stated that such attacks aim to weaken Russia's military potential.
Russia continues to launch drone and missile attacks on various locations in Ukraine.
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A court in Georgia sentenced opposition figure Nika Gvaramia to eight months in prison for not cooperating with a parliamentary investigation into alleged wrongdoing by a former president. This action is part of a broader crackdown on opposition leaders in Georgia, drawing criticism from international bodies that accuse the government of suppressing dissent.
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Nika Gvaramia, an opposition leader in Georgia, received an eight-month prison sentence.
He was also banned from holding public office for two years.
The sentence was due to his refusal to assist in a parliamentary investigation.
The investigation is related to former President Mikheil Saakashvili, who is serving a prison term.
Other opposition figures like Giorgi Vashadze have faced similar charges and sentences.
The ruling party, Georgian Dream, faces accusations of undermining democracy.
International voices, including the UK and Amnesty International, have criticized these actions.
There have been protests in Georgia since disputed elections last year.
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In 2001, a man was killed near a restaurant in Yekaterinburg, Russia, and he named his alleged attackers before dying. These suspects remained free for 24 years before recent arrests, which led to their deaths and caused diplomatic tensions between Russia and Azerbaijan. The incident has highlighted issues of discrimination against ethnic Azeris in Russia.
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A man was stabbed to death in 2001 near a restaurant in Yekaterinburg, Russia.
The victim named his suspected killers, who were thought to be ethnic Azeris.
The suspects were identified and apprehended 24 years later.
Two of the suspects died during the arrest process, according to Russian prosecutors.
The arrests have started diplomatic issues between Russia and Azerbaijan.
Azerbaijan claims Russian officers used excessive force, killing two of the suspects and injuring their relatives.
The situation has further strained relations, with Azerbaijan arresting Russian intelligence officers and closing a Moscow-funded media outlet.
Ethnic Azeris in Russia reportedly face discrimination and harsh treatment by authorities.
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Police in Turkiye detained four people connected to a cartoon in the magazine LeMan, which critics say showed religious prophets in an offensive way. The government has started an investigation into the cartoon, which sparked public protests and debates about press freedom and religious respect.
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Four people were detained in Turkiye over a cartoon in LeMan magazine.
The cartoon was criticized for allegedly depicting Prophet Muhammad and Prophet Moses inappropriately.
Turkish officials launched a formal investigation under laws against insulting religious values.
Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya condemned the cartoon, stating it is not protected as press or expression freedom.
Six detention orders were issued, but two individuals are still abroad.
LeMan magazine apologized but said the cartoon was misinterpreted and not meant to offend.
The magazine insists the cartoon highlighted suffering from a conflict and did not mock Islam.
Protests occurred outside the magazine's office, leading to debates on free expression in Turkiye.
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The jury is deciding on a case against Sean Combs, who is accused of sex trafficking, transporting people for prostitution, and racketeering conspiracy. Combs, who denies the charges, is facing allegations from two former girlfriends who say he coerced them into illegal activities. The trial involves complex legal issues, with numerous testimonies and evidence presented over nearly two months.
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Sean Combs is on trial in New York City for sex trafficking, transportation for prostitution, and racketeering conspiracy.
The charges involve allegations from two former girlfriends, including the singer Cassie Ventura.
Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The trial has lasted almost two months with 34 witnesses testifying against him.
The government claims Combs forced his partners into illegal activities across various locations.
The defense argues that the sexual activities were consensual.
A former prosecutor highlighted the differing complexities in proving the charges, with racketeering being the broadest.
Ventura has previously filed a civil suit against Combs which was settled for $20 million.
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