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• James Comey shared a photo on Instagram of seashells forming the numbers "8647."
• The number 86 can mean "to get rid of" or "kill," and 47 refers to Trump being the 47th president.
• Trump accused Comey of intending harm and suggested charges could be considered.
• Comey deleted the post, stating he meant no harm and opposes violence.
• The Secret Service interviewed Comey for about an hour, but he was not arrested.
• Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed the investigation is ongoing.
• Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard called for Comey to be jailed.
• Comey said he initially saw the shells on a beach and assumed they were a political message.

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• The proposed bill aims to introduce $4.9 trillion in tax cuts.
• The bill includes spending cuts to Medicaid, a healthcare program for low-income Americans.
• Some Republicans want stricter work requirements for Medicaid beneficiaries.
• Disagreements also involve state and local tax deductions, with some lawmakers seeking higher caps.
• The bill failed to pass the House budget committee, delaying a full vote.
• America's public debt stands at $36 trillion, influencing the debate on spending cuts.
• Four right-wing lawmakers withheld support for deeper spending cuts.
• The bill's failure reflects divisions within the Republican Party over budget priorities.

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• A fire broke out in a historic plantation house in Louisiana, built in 1859.
• The fire started on Thursday afternoon when smoke was seen on the second floor.
• Between 30 to 40 firefighters responded to the scene.
• They were unable to control the flames, and the mansion was declared a total loss.
• The cause of the fire is still being investigated.
• There have been no reports of anyone getting hurt.

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• Ten inmates escaped from Orleans Parish Jail in New Orleans.
• Several escapees are charged with murder.
• The escape was discovered during a morning headcount.
• Kendall Myles was caught in the French Quarter.
• Police consider the remaining escapees armed and dangerous.
• Facial recognition helped identify one escapee before capture.
• Authorities are working with the FBI and US Marshals to find the escapees.
• The New Orleans Police Department released the names and photos of escapees.

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• Andry Hernández, a Venezuelan man, was deported from the US while awaiting an asylum decision.
• He had tattoos of crowns on his wrists, which were seen as markings for the Tren de Aragua gang.
• The US used a "points system" for identifying gang members; Hernández scored five points due to his tattoos.
• His deportation led to his imprisonment in El Salvador's large prison facility.
• The points system in question involved scores assigned based on certain categories, marking detainees as gang members if they scored 10 or more points.
• An officer from CoreCivic, a private company, conducted the interview and applied the points system.
• Hernández claims he was persecuted in Venezuela for his political beliefs and sexual orientation.
• The US authorities have not provided additional information on Hernández's case or the charges against other deported Venezuelans.

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• James Comey posted a picture with numbers 8-6-4-7 made from sea shells.
• The number "47" refers to Donald Trump, the 47th U.S. president.
• In some circles, "to 86" means to remove or eliminate something.
• "86" can also mean "to kill" in certain military or law enforcement jargon.
• Comey deleted the post and stated he was unaware of the violent meaning.
• The US Secret Service and FBI are investigating the post.
• Some people argue Comey's action is protected under freedom of speech.
• The term "86" has various suggested origins, including as a phrase used by soda servers.

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• Hudson Bay Company, founded in 1670, is Canada's oldest corporation.
• It will sell its brand to Canadian Tire for 30 million Canadian dollars.
• The company recently applied for creditor protection.
• Hudson Bay liquidated its stores because of changing retail trends and US tariffs.
• Hudson Bay has been known for its striped wool blankets, among other products.
• Canadian Tire operates over 1,700 stores across Canada.
• The brand sale includes in-house brands like Gluckstein and Distinctly Home.
• The sale protects the brand name, even though the stores will close.

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• NYU withheld Logan Rozos' diploma after his controversial graduation speech.
• Rozos accused the U.S. of supporting "genocide" in Gaza during his speech.
• NYU claims Rozos lied about the content of his speech beforehand.
• The university plans to take disciplinary action against Rozos.
• Rozos is described as an "actor, artist, and gay Black trans man."
• The Trump administration is investigating NYU for incidents of antisemitism.
• NYU was not among the universities warned by the Department of Education about enforcing protections for Jewish students.
• Several foreign students involved in pro-Palestinian activism in the U.S. have been detained recently.

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• Ashley Pardo, 33, is accused of supporting her son's violent plans by purchasing tactical gear and ammunition.
• Her son was seen at school in military-style clothing but left shortly after. He was later detained off-campus.
• The boy's grandmother contacted the police after noticing alarming items in the boy's room, like ammunition and a homemade explosive.
• The boy reportedly spoke about becoming "famous" before leaving for school.
• Prosecutors say Ms. Pardo knew about her son’s interest in past mass shooters and supported his violent expressions.
• The boy had drawn a map labeled "suicide route" and had been suspended for researching mass shootings.
• Ashley Pardo was charged with aiding in the commission of terrorism and released on bail, to appear in court on 17 July.
• Recent similar cases have seen parents held accountable for their children's violent actions in the United States.

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• Walmart plans to raise prices in the US due to higher costs from new tariffs.
• President Donald Trump has introduced import taxes on goods from many countries.
• Chinese products face higher import duties of at least 30%.
• Walmart sells mostly US-made products but relies on China for many toys and electronics.
• New tariffs also affect items from Costa Rica, Colombia, and Peru, like bananas and coffee.
• Walmart's chief financial officer mentioned that price increases might happen this month and in June.
• The company's revenue rose 2.5% from February to April compared to the previous year.
• Walmart's profits decreased by 12% compared to the same period last year.

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• The Supreme Court is reviewing Trump's order to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants.
• Trump's order was blocked by federal judges who issued nationwide injunctions.
• The 14th Amendment of the US Constitution states that anyone born in the US is a citizen.
• The case could influence how much power presidents have to issue executive orders.
• Trump appointed three of the nine justices on the Supreme Court.
• Legal experts argue Trump cannot remove birthright citizenship due to the 14th Amendment.
• Nearly 40 nationwide court injunctions have blocked various Trump administration policies.
• Ending birthright citizenship could affect thousands of children born in the US.

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• Alexis Ohanian purchased an 8-10% share in Chelsea Women's Super League team.
• The investment is approximately valued at £20 million.
• Ohanian will join the club's board as part of this deal.
• Ohanian has previously invested in women's sports, such as Angel City FC in the U.S.
• Chelsea's women team are valued at £200 million after his investment.
• Chelsea recently won their sixth consecutive WSL title and the Women's League Cup.
• Ohanian has a reported net worth of $150 billion.
• Chelsea reached the semi-finals of the Women's Champions League this year.

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• Judge Hannah Dugan is from Milwaukee County, Wisconsin.
• She is charged with allegedly helping a Mexican man, Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, avoid immigration officials.
• Flores-Ruiz was wanted for misdemeanour battery charges and had been deported from the US before.
• Immigration agents were present in court to arrest him, leading to an incident with Judge Dugan.
• A federal grand jury charged her with obstruction and helping someone avoid arrest.
• Judge Dugan faces up to six years in prison if convicted.
• She claims legal immunity, arguing that her actions were official judicial acts.
• The case is part of a broader conflict between Trump administration policies and local authorities.

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• A Seattle man fell 400 feet with three companions in the northern Cascade mountain range; he survived, but they did not.
• Their accident happened in an area called the Early Winter Spires.
• The group was rappelling down a steep area because of an approaching storm.
• The fall involved a 200-foot drop through the air and another 200 feet over rocks, dirt, and snow.
• The only survivor is hospitalized with internal bleeding and a brain injury.
• The deceased climbers were identified as Vishnu Irigireddy, Tim Nguyen, and Oleksander Martynenko.
• The survivor hiked and drove 60 miles to find a payphone for help, possibly taking a longer route due to unfamiliarity with the area.
• A piece of climbing gear called a piton likely caused the accident by failing and coming loose from the rock.

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• The incident occurred during a House Ways and Means Committee meeting.
• U.S. politicians were discussing amendments to a reconciliation bill.
• The bill included topics on Trump’s tax cuts.
• Representative Blake Moore fell asleep during the meeting.
• Minnesota Republican Representative Michelle Fischbach woke him up.
• The meeting involved debating and voting on specific amendments.

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• Mark Carney is the Canadian Prime Minister.
• Carney said Canadians were not happy with the UK's invitation to Trump for a visit.
• Trump has previously suggested that Canada could become the 51st US state.
• Carney stated the importance of Canada's sovereignty.
• Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer invited Trump to visit the UK during a meeting in February.
• Carney plans to welcome King Charles III to Canada at the end of the month.
• King Charles will read a speech in Canada, which is usually done by the governor general.
• This will be the first time since 1977 that a monarch reads the Speech from the Throne in Canada.

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• Tory Lanez was stabbed 14 times inside the California Correctional Institution.
• The suspect, Santino Casio, is already serving a life sentence for murder.
• Casio was sentenced to life with a chance for parole for several serious crimes, including second-degree murder.
• He has been placed in "restricted housing" as officials investigate the stabbing.
• Tory Lanez is in the hospital with collapsed lungs but is reportedly in good spirits.
• Lanez was sentenced for shooting Megan Thee Stallion in 2020 during an incident in Hollywood.
• Before his conviction, Lanez had multiple top 10 albums in the US.
• Santino Casio has committed additional offenses while in prison, including assaults.

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• Cassie is the ex-girlfriend of Sean "Diddy" Combs.
• Cassie testified in a New York court during Combs' sex trafficking trial.
• She described being forced to take part in what Combs called "freak-off" sex parties.
• Cassie's testimony was emotional as she detailed her past experiences.
• The trial involves allegations of sex trafficking against Diddy.

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• President Trump visited Saudi Arabia on his first major foreign trip.
• He described Saudi Arabia as a strong partner of the U.S.
• The U.S. and Saudi Arabia announced a $142 billion arms deal.
• Saudi Arabia predicts these investments could grow to $1 trillion over time.
• Trump also announced the U.S. would lift sanctions on Syria during the trip.