Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser has brought back a curfew for people under 18 to reduce crime and disorder. The general curfew starts at 11 PM, but some areas have an earlier curfew of 8 PM.
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The youth curfew applies to all residents under 18 years old.
The standard curfew time is 11 PM every night.
Certain designated areas have an 8 PM curfew, set by the Police Chief.
The curfew is set to last for two weeks starting from the announcement.
The main goal is to reduce crime and disruptive behavior involving minors in D.C.
Mayor Muriel Bowser is the current Mayor of Washington D.C.
The curfew was reinstated, meaning it had been used previously and is now back in effect.
The curfew applies throughout Washington neighborhoods affected by youth crime concerns.
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Nara Organics recalled its organic baby formula sold at Target and online after three babies in different states developed infant botulism. The babies were treated in hospitals, and health officials warn parents to stop using the formula and watch for symptoms.
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Nara Organics recalled its Whole Milk Organic Powdered infant formula sold in Target stores and online.
Three babies aged 2 to 5 months in California, Pennsylvania, and Washington became ill with infant botulism after using the formula.
Infant botulism is a rare but serious illness caused by bacteria producing toxins in babies’ immature guts.
Symptoms include constipation, weak muscles, difficulty swallowing and breathing, and need immediate medical care.
The only treatment is BabyBIG, a special medicine given through an IV made from immune blood plasma.
The recalled formula makes up less than 1% of all infant formula in the U.S., so there is no expected shortage.
The CDC advises parents to stop using the formula, keep it labeled and stored safely, and watch babies for symptoms for one month.
The formula is made in Europe but sold only in the United States.
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Kenneth Bass, the brother of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, and his wife Cindy have filed a lawsuit against the city of Los Angeles. They blame the city and other parties for damages caused by the Palisades fire that happened in 2025.
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Kenneth Bass is the brother of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass.
Kenneth Bass and his wife Cindy filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court.
The lawsuit blames the city of Los Angeles and others for the damage caused by the Palisades fire.
The Palisades fire occurred in 2025 and caused significant destruction.
The lawsuit was filed last month, according to reports.
The case is part of ongoing legal actions related to the Palisades fire aftermath.
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A Democratic lawmaker, Rep. Robert Garcia, praised the decision to remove President Donald Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center. He said this action represents an important step for democracy and following legal rules.
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Rep. Robert Garcia is the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee.
The Kennedy Center had previously included President Trump’s name.
President Trump’s name was removed from the Kennedy Center recently.
Rep. Garcia described the removal as a symbol of democracy and rule of law.
The Kennedy Center is a well-known performing arts venue.
The article focuses on reactions to this name removal decision.
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President Donald Trump said a peace deal with Iran would be signed on Sunday, which would reopen the Strait of Hormuz for international shipping. He also claimed that Iran no longer wants a nuclear weapon and would not be able to obtain one.
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President Trump announced the Iran peace deal is scheduled to be signed on Sunday.
The deal would reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all shipping immediately after signing.
Iran’s foreign ministry said the signing date is not confirmed but could happen soon.
Trump said Iran will not get a nuclear weapon by any means.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipping.
Trump has previously said a deal was near, but negotiations have taken longer than expected.
The article also mentions Trump’s name being removed from the Kennedy Center after a court ruling.
Other news includes Trump hosting a UFC fight event at the White House and an elephant incident at a Texas Republican convention.
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Liberal senator Jonno Duniam from Tasmania will leave politics before the end of the year to spend more time with his family. His departure comes at a tough time for the Coalition, which is facing low popularity and pressure from the rising support for the One Nation party.
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Jonno Duniam has been a senator since 2016 and has spent 25 years in politics.
He is currently the shadow home affairs minister for the Liberal Party.
Duniam plans to focus on family after many years of political work.
He will help finish the Coalition’s immigration policy before leaving.
The Coalition is struggling with very low popularity in recent polls.
One Nation’s party has recently gained more support than both Labor and the Coalition.
Some members of the Coalition suggested working with One Nation to defeat Labor, but the idea was rejected by party leaders.
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The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary, called the semiquincentennial, with many events in Washington, DC, and across the country. These include a UFC fight on the White House lawn, a race in the National Mall, state fairs, and concerts, marking a tradition of big celebrations every 50 years.
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The semiquincentennial marks 250 years since the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776.
The US has traditionally celebrated its anniversaries every 50 years with special events and festivities.
Earlier celebrations included the first world’s fair in 1876 and a cross-country museum train in 1976.
This year’s events include UFC Freedom 250, a mixed martial arts fight on the White House lawn.
Other events are the Great American State Fair, the Freedom 250 Grand Prix car race, and a World Cup Fan Zone.
Fireworks will be held at Mount Rushmore on July 3, with concerts and exhibitions in major cities.
Mobile museums called Freedom Trucks will travel around the country.
The semiquincentennial includes community efforts like America’s Block Party for local celebrations and charity activities.
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President Trump’s administration raised the H-1B visa application fee from about $215 to $100,000, causing concern for U.S. businesses relying on skilled foreign workers. A federal judge blocked the fee increase, ruling it was an unauthorized tax, but the administration is appealing, leaving businesses uncertain about hiring new H-1B workers.
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The H-1B visa allows skilled foreign workers to work in the United States.
President Trump’s administration raised the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 in 2025.
A federal judge ruled the fee increase was an unauthorized tax and invalidated it.
The Trump administration is appealing the judge’s decision.
Many U.S. companies, like a Dallas software firm, rely heavily on H-1B workers due to a shortage of U.S. talent.
About 73% of H-1B visa holders come from India.
The high fee has caused some businesses to pause hiring foreign workers and worry about sending work overseas.
Some foreign students now consider other countries due to changing U.S. visa policies.
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President Donald Trump is turning 80 and is one of the oldest world leaders still working. More Americans over 65 are working now than in the past, with some continuing in high-profile jobs like politics and law. Aging experts say better health and financial needs help explain why more people work later in life.
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President Trump will turn 80 and is the second oldest U.S. president ever, after Joe Biden who left office at 82.
The percentage of Americans aged 65 and older working has grown four times since the 1980s, with about 19% still employed today.
This age group includes people in important jobs like lawmakers, with 24 members of Congress over 80 years old.
Reasons for working longer include better healthcare, financial needs due to rising living costs, and the desire for social interaction.
Some experts say people should be judged by skill, not age, and many can work well into their 70s and 80s.
Concerns about age-related health issues exist for some leaders, including cognitive decline and fatigue.
President Trump’s health has been questioned recently, but his physician described his visible bruising as minor and unrelated to serious illness.
Other older professionals, like a 93-year-old lawyer, describe working late in life as rewarding and energizing.
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President Donald Trump’s name was taken down from the Kennedy Center after a judge ruled against keeping it there. Also, a court stopped the government from removing signs and exhibits at national parks that show the U.S. in a negative way.
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Workers removed President Trump’s name from the Kennedy Center overnight.
A federal judge refused to allow the name to stay on the building.
Another court decision paused a government order to take down certain signs and exhibits in national parks.
The paused order targeted displays that portray the U.S. negatively.
The removal and pauses followed legal challenges to these government actions.
The Kennedy Center is a major cultural venue in the United States.
The national parks include important historical and cultural exhibits.
These actions occurred during President Donald Trump’s current administration.
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Firefighters in California are fighting a large fire at a medical supply warehouse in Tracy. The fire has been burning for three days, with no reported injuries, but officials warn about poor air quality and hazardous debris in the area.
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The fire is at a 1 million square foot Medline Industries warehouse in Tracy, California.
The cause of the fire is still unknown and under investigation.
Firefighters are having difficulty reaching the core of the fire due to fallen walls and broken sprinkler systems.
About 5,000 gallons of water per minute are being used to fight the fire.
Officials warn residents to stay indoors and avoid debris because of health risks from smoke and hazardous materials.
The warehouse will be demolished, and a new facility will be built on the site.
Medline has rerouted most orders to other distribution centers and increased staff and transportation to keep product supply moving.
Firefighters are working with Medline to recover employee vehicles left during the evacuation and find work opportunities for affected workers.
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Jonathon Duniam, a Liberal senator from Tasmania, announced he will retire from politics at the end of the year after 25 years of service. Meanwhile, in Sydney, the bodies of a seven-year-old girl and her father were found in the Parramatta River, and an investigation is ongoing.
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Jonathon Duniam has served 25 years in politics, including 10 years as a senator for Tasmania.
Duniam said he is leaving to focus more on family and personal priorities.
His departure is seen as a challenge for the Coalition, which faces poor polling.
The bodies of a father and his seven-year-old daughter were discovered in Sydney’s Parramatta River on Saturday.
Emergency services were notified after a passerby saw a man’s body near a small boat in the water.
Police from Burwood Police Area Command are investigating the deaths.
Lung cancer screening in Australia detected over 230 primary lung cancers in its first year, targeting high-risk adults aged 50 to 70 with a smoking history.
Mobile lung screening services reached remote areas of Western Australia and the Northern Territory, thanks to partnerships with community groups.
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President Donald Trump plans to nominate James McDonald as the next U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. McDonald is a former commodities regulator and lawyer who previously worked on Trump's criminal appeal.
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James McDonald is nominated by President Trump to be U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY).
McDonald is a former commodities regulator.
He worked as a lawyer representing President Trump in a criminal appeal.
The current SDNY U.S. Attorney, Jay Clayton, was nominated by Trump to be the next Director of National Intelligence.
Jay Clayton’s previous interim pick for Director of National Intelligence was unsuccessful due to issues with renewing a key surveillance law.
The Southern District of New York is a federal court district in New York City.
The announcement was made on social media by President Trump.
This is an ongoing story, with details still developing.
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President Donald Trump announced he will appoint James M. McDonald, one of his personal lawyers, as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. McDonald will replace Jay Clayton, who Trump nominated to be director of national intelligence.
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James M. McDonald is currently a partner at the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell.
McDonald worked as a federal prosecutor and served in financial regulation and White House counsel roles under previous administrations.
He is part of President Trump's legal team handling Trump's appeal of felony convictions related to hush money payments.
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York is a major Justice Department position overseeing cases like terrorism, fraud, and corruption.
McDonald helped secure the dropping of a fraud case against billionaire Gautam Adani, which began under the Biden administration.
Jay Clayton was nominated by Trump to be director of national intelligence, opening the U.S. Attorney position.
The U.S. Attorney’s office in Manhattan publicly supports McDonald’s appointment.
Trump’s announcement responds to increased pressure to fill leadership roles in intelligence agencies after recent resignations.
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President Donald Trump announced he will select James McDonald as the new U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. McDonald will replace Jay Clayton, who was recently nominated to be the director of national intelligence.
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President Trump made the announcement on Truth Social.
James McDonald is the nominee for U.S. Attorney in Manhattan (Southern District of New York).
He will replace Jay Clayton in this position.
Jay Clayton was nominated to be director of national intelligence earlier the same week.
The Southern District of New York is a key federal prosecutor's office in the U.S. justice system.
The announcement ended speculation about who would fill the U.S. Attorney role.
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The Kennedy Center removed President Donald Trump's name from one of its venues. Meanwhile, the United States and Iran announced that they are close to reaching a deal to end ongoing conflicts.
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The Kennedy Center took down President Trump's name from a part of its facility.
The U.S. and Iran are negotiating to stop fighting.
Both countries said a peace deal is near.
This news was reported on CBS Weekend News on June 13.
The Kennedy Center is a major cultural venue in the U.S.
Diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran is ongoing to reduce tensions.
The removal of President Trump's name marks a notable change at the Kennedy Center.
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Resident doctors in England have stopped their planned strike after the government made a new pay and contract offer. The doctors’ union will now ask its members to vote on whether to accept the offer or continue strike actions.
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Doctors were planning a four-day strike starting Monday, which would have been their 16th strike since 2023.
The British Medical Association (BMA) received a last-minute government offer and paused the strike.
The offer includes returning to 2016 contract terms for local doctors and a 6.6% average pay raise by April 2027.
The BMA will hold a vote among resident doctors to decide if the offer is acceptable.
Doctors called for fair pay and enough jobs to reduce the problem of doctors being unemployed despite high demand.
NHS England warned that the planned strike would have worsened pressure on health services during warm weather and the World Cup.
The health secretary said the country cannot afford higher pay after a nearly 29% increase over the last three years.
The BMA said strikes are a last option and they will continue only if the government refuses to negotiate seriously.
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President Donald Trump announced his choice of James M. McDonald to be the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. McDonald, a former federal prosecutor and current lawyer at Sullivan & Cromwell, would replace Jay Clayton, who Trump nominated to be director of national intelligence.
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James M. McDonald is nominated by President Trump to lead the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York.
McDonald was once an Assistant U.S. Attorney in that same district.
He currently works as a litigation partner at the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell.
McDonald was personally involved in Trump’s appeal of his Manhattan hush money conviction.
The Southern District of New York office handles important cases like terrorism, espionage, fraud, and public corruption.
McDonald helped the Justice Department drop a fraud case against billionaire Gautam Adani, a case started during the Biden administration.
He served as director of enforcement at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission during Trump’s first term.
Jay Clayton is nominated to be the new director of national intelligence, replacing Tulsi Gabbard.
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A police officer in Pasadena accidentally shot a fellow officer during a playful moment with loaded guns. The incident happened in September 2025 and left one officer seriously hurt.
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The shooting was accidental and happened during "horseplay," meaning playful or joking behavior.
Both officers had loaded guns at the time.
The event took place in the parking lot of the Pasadena Police Department.
One officer was seriously injured from the accidental shooting.
Dashcam footage captured the whole incident.
The incident occurred in September 2025.
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President Trump’s claims of voter fraud in California are causing challenges for Steve Hilton, the Republican candidate for governor, who has Trump’s endorsement. Hilton is trying to run in a state where President Trump is very unpopular.
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Steve Hilton is the Republican nominee for California governor.
President Trump has publicly supported Hilton in the race.
Trump has made accusations of voter fraud in California.
California is a state where President Trump has low approval.
Hilton is a former British political adviser who became a U.S. politician.
Hilton emphasizes his endorsement by President Trump during the campaign.
The voter fraud claims complicate Hilton’s efforts to attract voters in California.
The article focuses on the political challenges in the California governor’s race linked to Trump’s influence.
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