Two people were shot and killed in Idaho while they were responding to a brush fire. Authorities say that the firefighters were ambushed, and the suspect is currently on the loose.
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Two people were killed in Idaho while responding to a fire.
The incident happened in Kootenai County.
Firefighters were caught by surprise, described as an ambush.
People in Coeur d'Alene city are being told to stay away from the area.
The suspect responsible for the shooting has not been captured yet.
The FBI is involved and is helping at the scene.
Idaho's Governor mentioned that several firefighters were attacked during the incident.
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Zohran Mamdani recently became the Democratic candidate for New York City mayor, marking the first time a Muslim American has won such a primary in the city. He supports taxing wealthier neighborhoods more and proposes policies like free buses and a higher minimum wage. Mamdani, labeled a communist by President Trump, emphasizes his focus on addressing inequality and denies the communist label.
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Zohran Mamdani won the Democratic primary for New York City mayor, making him the first Muslim American to do so.
He aims to increase taxes on wealthier areas to fund public services like free public transportation and universal childcare.
Mamdani is 33 years old and promotes democratic socialism, aiming to reduce inequality in the city.
He plans a $30 minimum hourly wage and rent freeze if elected.
President Trump criticized Mamdani, calling him a communist, which Mamdani denies.
Mamdani highlights the wealth disparity in New York City, noting one in four residents live in poverty.
In his campaign, Mamdani defeated Andrew Cuomo, a significant political figure.
He has faced scrutiny for his views on the Israel-Gaza conflict, expressing support for Palestinians.
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Republican Senator Thom Tillis announced he will not run for reelection after opposing a major budget bill supported by President Trump. He expressed concerns about the lack of independent thinking in Washington and criticized elements of the budget bill that he believes could harm people in North Carolina. The bill's changes to Medicaid are particularly controversial, with Tillis and others noting potential negative impacts on healthcare access.
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Senator Thom Tillis is a Republican from North Carolina.
Tillis will not seek reelection, citing a decline in independent political thinking.
He opposed a budget bill important to President Trump, citing concerns over Medicaid cuts.
The bill requires most adults to work to get Medicaid benefits and limits state taxes on medical providers.
President Trump criticized Tillis for not supporting the bill and may support other candidates against him.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill could result in nearly 12 million people losing health coverage.
Trump has criticized other Republicans who oppose the bill, such as Senator Rand Paul and Congressman Thomas Massie.
There is speculation about potential challengers for Tillis's Senate seat, including Lara Trump.
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People in cities around the world, including New York City and Budapest, joined Pride parades to celebrate and call for LGBTQ+ rights. The events included both celebrations with music and costumes and demonstrations against political actions affecting LGBTQ+ communities, such as those by the Trump administration in the U.S. and the Hungarian government.
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New York City's Pride parade is the oldest and largest in the U.S. and had the theme "Rise Up: Pride in Protest" this year.
Participants protested against President Trump's policies, which included limiting transgender rights and removing diversity programs.
Pride parades also took place in many other U.S. cities like San Francisco, Chicago, and Seattle.
New York's parade passed the Stonewall Inn, commemorating the 1969 Stonewall Riots that sparked the LGBTQ+ rights movement.
In Budapest, despite a government ban, around 100,000 people participated in a Pride event to protest Hungary's laws against LGBTQ+ rights.
Some companies withdrew or reduced their financial support for Pride events in the U.S. this year.
New York police officers in full uniform were not allowed to march in the parade for the fifth consecutive year.
Globally, Pride events have occurred or are planned in cities like Tokyo, Paris, London, and Rio de Janeiro.
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LeBron James will play in his 23rd NBA season, breaking the record for the most seasons played, after choosing to extend his contract with the Los Angeles Lakers. He aims for a fifth Championship and currently holds the record as the NBA's all-time leading scorer.
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LeBron James has decided to play for a 23rd NBA season with the Los Angeles Lakers.
He activated a $53 million player option for the 2025-26 season.
LeBron aims for his fifth NBA Championship.
He holds the record for the most points scored in NBA history with 42,184 points.
LeBron shares the record for most NBA seasons played with Vince Carter.
He has made 1,562 regular-season appearances, close to the record set by Robert Parish.
LeBron's career started in 2003 with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
He has won NBA titles with the Miami Heat, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Los Angeles Lakers.
In 2024, his son Bronny joined the Lakers, and they played together in an NBA game.
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A proposed budget bill in the US Senate could reduce healthcare services for up to 12 million Americans, according to the Congressional Budget Office. The bill, supported by former President Donald Trump, faces challenges due to concerns about increased national debt and healthcare cuts, and may not have enough support to pass in the Senate.
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The Congressional Budget Office estimates the bill could add $3.3 trillion to the national debt.
The bill proposes $1 trillion in cuts to healthcare funding, affecting programs like Medicaid.
The bill cleared a preliminary vote with a slim margin of 51-49 in the Senate.
Senators have 20 hours to debate the bill and can propose amendments before the final vote.
The Republican party holds a slight majority in the Senate with 53 seats.
Two Republican senators joined Democrats in opposing the initial move to debate the bill.
Democratic senators are using procedural rules to delay the vote and force a reading of the lengthy bill.
If passed by the Senate, the bill would need approval from the House of Representatives and then reach the president's desk for final acceptance.
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Since the U.S. Supreme Court ended Roe v. Wade three years ago, 20 states have put bans or limits on abortions. Despite these changes, women continue to find ways to access abortions. A new podcast named "The Network" talks about how an abortion pill contributed to grassroots activism that altered laws in Latin America.
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Roe v. Wade, a significant ruling on abortion rights, ended three years ago.
20 U.S. states have banned or limited abortion access since then.
Women are still managing to terminate pregnancies despite these changes.
A podcast called "The Network" discusses this issue in depth.
The podcast focuses on an abortion pill's role in grassroots movements.
These movements have helped change abortion laws in Latin America.
Ali Rogin conducted an interview with the podcast's co-hosts, Marta Martinez and Victoria Estrada.
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The Senate started discussing a bill with tax and spending cuts that Republicans want to approve by July 4. Ukrainian officials reported a large air attack by Russia. Israel's military told people in northern Gaza to evacuate.
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The U.S. Senate is debating a bill that includes tax and spending cuts.
Republicans aim to pass this bill by July 4.
Ukraine reported a major air attack by Russia overnight.
Israeli military issued evacuation orders for northern Gaza.
The evacuation involves large areas and many people.
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The Trump administration suggested cutting funds for health and education programs that help Native American and Indigenous communities. Some people in these communities feel this is a continuation of past government actions that have not fulfilled promises made in old agreements.
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The Trump administration proposed reducing funding for programs aiding Native American and Indigenous communities.
These programs focus on health and education.
Community members feel this continues a pattern of government not meeting its obligations.
The obligations stem from historical land and peace agreements.
Edgar Villanueva, a community leader, discussed these concerns.
Villanueva is the founder of the Decolonizing Wealth Project and Liberated Capital.
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The CDC reports that about 20% of American adults have obesity. Many people are using drugs with a hormone called GLP-1 to help lose weight, but experts like Dr. David Kessler say these drugs should not be considered a simple solution.
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The CDC states that 1 in 5 American adults has obesity.
People are using weight loss drugs that include GLP-1, a hormone.
GLP-1 helps slow down digestion, aiding in weight loss.
Dr. David Kessler, a former FDA leader, supports using these drugs.
Kessler warns against viewing the drugs as a quick fix.
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President Trump announced that the 90-day pause on tariffs will end on July 9 unless countries reach trade deals with the U.S. Trump also spoke about ongoing negotiations with TikTok, mentioning a potential buyer needing China's approval, and he claimed that U.S. strikes severely damaged Iran’s nuclear facilities.
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President Trump will not extend the 90-day tariff pause beyond July 9.
Countries will be notified that trade penalties will begin unless they make deals with the U.S.
Trump hinted at a group of wealthy investors planning to buy TikTok, subject to China's approval.
Negotiations for 90 trade deals were a goal, but Trump noted the challenge of talking to all 200 countries.
Trump discussed U.S. strikes on Iran, claiming significant damage to Iran’s nuclear facilities.
The Iranian ambassador to the U.N. stated Iran's nuclear program is for peaceful purposes.
The International Atomic Energy Agency reported severe damage, but not total destruction, to Iran’s nuclear sites.
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There is a debate about whether seed oils like canola, soybean, and sunflower oil are harmful to health. Some people argue they are harmful, but many researchers disagree and say there is not enough evidence to support those claims.
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Some people, including RFK Jr., have claimed that seed oils are harmful to health.
Common seed oils discussed include canola, soybean, and sunflower oil.
RFK Jr. described these oils as "poisoning Americans."
Many researchers do not agree with this view.
There is currently not enough evidence to support the claim that seed oils are bad for health.
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Sen. Thom Tillis from North Carolina will not run for reelection next year. This decision follows criticism from President Trump after Tillis voted against a major Republican tax and spending bill. Tillis cited political division and a lack of bipartisanship as reasons for his retirement.
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Sen. Thom Tillis will not seek reelection in North Carolina next year.
Tillis faced criticism from President Trump for voting against a Republican tax and spending bill.
Tillis expressed dissatisfaction with political divisiveness and lack of cooperation in Washington.
He has served in the Senate for ten years.
Tillis is one of two Republican senators who voted against debating the GOP policy package.
He highlighted concerns over Medicaid costs for his state related to the bill.
The decision opens up a competitive race for his Senate seat.
Former Rep. Wiley Nickel is currently the only Democrat running for Tillis' seat.
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A glitch in the system of Norway's state-owned gambling company, Norsk Tipping, led to thousands of people being mistakenly told they had won large lottery amounts. The mistake was due to an error in converting currency, and no incorrect payments were made. The CEO, Tonje Sagstuen, apologized for the incident and resigned.
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Thousands of people in Norway were mistakenly informed they won large lottery sums due to a calculation error.
The error occurred because prize amounts were wrongly converted from Eurocents to Norwegian kroner, multiplying the amounts instead of dividing them.
No incorrect payouts were made, as the error was corrected by Saturday evening.
Norsk Tipping's CEO, Tonje Sagstuen, resigned following the mistake after apologizing for the confusion and breach of trust.
The company's board had an emergency meeting with the Ministry of Culture to discuss the issue.
Norsk Tipping has faced criticism for several technical problems and errors over recent months.
The Norwegian Minister of Culture and Equality stressed that the company must improve its control processes to prevent future mistakes.
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In 1944, George Stinney Jr., a 14-year-old, was executed in South Carolina after a very short trial. Decades later, a judge overturned his conviction because there were issues with the trial.
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George Stinney Jr. was 14 years old in 1944 when he was executed in South Carolina.
His trial lasted only one day.
No physical evidence was presented during the trial.
There were no defense witnesses to speak on behalf of Stinney.
The jury was all-white and took only ten minutes to decide he was guilty.
A judge overturned his conviction almost 70 years later.
The case highlights the racial injustices during the time of Jim Crow laws, which enforced racial segregation in the Southern United States.
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Republican Senator Thom Tillis from North Carolina announced he will not run for reelection next year. He decided not to support President Trump's tax and spending package due to its impact on health care programs, creating a political opportunity for Democrats to gain a Senate seat in the 2026 midterm elections.
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Senator Thom Tillis will not seek reelection in North Carolina next year.
Tillis opposed President Trump's tax and spending plan because it cuts health care programs.
His decision opens up a Senate seat in a politically contested state.
Currently, Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate.
Tillis mentioned the challenges of being bipartisan in his statement.
Trump criticized Tillis for opposing the budget bill on social media.
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Before a late-night vote on President Trump's tax and spending bill, a Republican senator urged critics to read the entire proposal. The Senate, led by Republicans, is trying to pass the bill before the Fourth of July, despite Democrats’ efforts to delay the process. The bill aims to make Trump-era tax breaks permanent, but there are disagreements within the Republican party, especially over cuts to Medicaid and other programs.
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A Republican senator asked colleagues to read the full bill before voting.
The Senate vote to advance the bill was 51-49.
Democrats are using procedural delays to slow the bill's passage.
The bill is 940 pages long and includes permanent tax breaks.
The Congressional Budget Office says the bill could lead to 11.8 million more people without health insurance by 2034.
Republicans face internal disagreements on spending cut proposals, such as reducing Medicaid funding.
If the Senate passes the bill, it will return to the House for final voting.
President Trump is pressuring lawmakers to meet the passage deadline before Independence Day.
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The League of Social Democrats (LSD), Hong Kong's last active pro-democracy party, has decided to disband due to political pressure. The national security laws passed by China have led to the prosecution and imprisonment of activists, leaving Hong Kong with no legal opposition that holds street protests.
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The League of Social Democrats announced its disbandment due to political pressure.
The LSD was founded in 2006 and was known for its street protests and advocacy.
They cited the imprisonment of members and erosion of civil rights as reasons for disbandment.
National security laws introduced in 2020 allow life sentences for subversion and other offences.
Under these laws, many activists were jailed, and civil groups and critical media were shut down.
Article 23, passed in 2024, includes penalties for treason and espionage.
LSD was noted for aggressive protest tactics, such as throwing items at officials.
Hong Kong’s former British colony status ended in 1997 when it returned to Chinese rule.
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The trial of Sean Combs, involving charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, has finished closing arguments. While the jury decides, discussions about the trial are widespread on podcasts and YouTube, reflecting opinions from the public.
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The trial of Sean Combs involves charges of sex trafficking and racketeering.
Closing arguments in the trial took place after six weeks of testimony.
The jury is currently deliberating, meaning they are considering the case to make a decision.
Public discussions about the trial are happening a lot on podcasts and YouTube.
These discussions suggest we are in what some call a "post-MeToo era," where views about events are widely shared in public spaces.
NPR Music's Isabella Gomez Sarmiento and Rodney Carmichael have reported on these discussions.
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Dozens of people were arrested in Serbia's capital during a large protest against President Aleksandar Vucic. The rally demanded early elections and was part of ongoing protests led by university students. Police said some protesters were violent, leading to increased actions by law enforcement.
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A large protest took place in Serbia's capital against President Aleksandar Vucic.
Protesters demanded early parliamentary elections.
The protest was part of nearly eight months of ongoing dissent led by university students.
Dozens of protesters were arrested during clashes with police.
Serbia's Interior Minister said police acted because some protesters attacked them.
Police used pepper spray and shields against the demonstrators.
Officials estimated 36,000 people attended, while an independent group said about 140,000.
Serbian elections are scheduled for 2027.
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