The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) in the UK continued to pay carer’s allowance to some unpaid carers even after they informed the department that they were no longer eligible, causing overpayments and stress. One man, Chris Farrell, was paid six months of benefits after his husband died, and the DWP agreed to write off the overpayment after the issue was reported.
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Chris Farrell claimed carer’s allowance for four years while caring for his late husband.
The DWP kept paying him £86.45 a week for six months after his husband died.
Farrell tried repeatedly to tell the DWP to stop payments but faced delays.
The DWP has written off his overpayment, so he will not repay the money.
Other unpaid carers reported similar problems with stopping benefit payments after reporting changes.
Problems with the DWP system caused stress, confusion, and the risk of debts for carers.
Carers are required to report changes like stopping care, starting work, or changes in income.
Campaigners say the DWP needs to improve how it processes changes to avoid unnecessary payments and penalties.
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Conservative members of the U.S. House of Representatives want to make President Trump’s border policies official law. They are pushing for a vote before July 4 because they believe these policies have greatly reduced illegal crossings at the southern border and could change after President Trump’s term ends.
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Hard-line conservatives in the House support President Trump’s border policies.
They want to turn these policies into permanent laws.
Their goal is to have a vote on this by July 4.
They say these policies helped cut illegal border crossings a lot.
They are concerned the policies might be reversed after President Trump leaves office.
The focus is on securing the southern border of the United States.
This effort faces challenges and is described as an uphill push.
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President Donald Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday with a special Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event on the South Lawn of the White House. This event, called “UFC Freedom 250,” will also honor the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary and marks the first time a UFC fight has been held at the presidential residence.
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President Trump’s 80th birthday is on June 14, which is also Flag Day.
The “UFC Freedom 250” event will take place on the White House South Lawn with a specially built arena.
This will be the first UFC sporting event held at the White House.
The event is connected to the celebration of America’s 250th anniversary (semquincentennial).
A White House spokeswoman said the event will be a notable and entertaining tribute to the nation.
President Trump expressed hope for "peace for the world" as his birthday wish.
Past presidential birthdays have been marked in various ways, but rarely with such a large public event held at the White House.
Historic examples include JFK’s 45th birthday gala with Marilyn Monroe and Truman’s birthday coinciding with the end of World War II.
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On June 14, Americans have two main options to mark President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday: take advantage of free entry to national parks or participate in nationwide "No Kings" protests against the Trump administration. The free park entry coincides with the removal of Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth from the free-entry calendar, creating a symbolic choice for people living near parks.
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June 14 is President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and also Flag Day.
The Trump administration has added June 14 as a free-entry day to national parks for U.S. residents.
Martin Luther King Jr. Day and Juneteenth were removed from the free-entry days calendar.
The "No Kings" movement plans livestream watch parties and protests nationwide on June 14 to oppose policies they see as authoritarian.
The "No Kings" movement has organized large protests with millions participating in previous events.
Some popular parks require reservations or timed entry, even on free-entry days.
Cities like Seattle, near national parks, will have both protest watch parties and opportunities for free park visits.
White House spokeswoman said the protests receive coverage mainly from reporters.
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The article discusses the 250th anniversary of the United States and questions what currently unites the country. It reflects on the state of the nation and its founding ideals.
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The United States is celebrating 250 years since its founding.
The article asks what makes the country united today.
It refers to the country as a republic, meaning it is governed by elected representatives.
The focus is on the nation's ideals and whether they still hold meaning now.
It implies there are challenges to national unity.
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The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) announced a new program called TSA Gold+ to improve airport security and make the experience better for travelers. This initiative focuses on providing faster service and enhanced security at U.S. airports.
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TSA Gold+ is a new program launched by the TSA.
Its goal is to provide world-class security and improve the customer experience.
The program aims to speed up security screening at airports.
TSA Gold+ will be available at U.S. airports.
The initiative is part of TSA’s ongoing effort to modernize and improve airport security.
It focuses on using technology and better processes to make screening safer and quicker.
TSA is responsible for airport security across the United States.
Travelers could see changes in how they go through airport security as TSA Gold+ rolls out.
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President Donald Trump's administration will restart processing green card, asylum, and other immigration applications that had been paused under travel ban policies. This decision comes after a federal judge ruled the pause illegal, ordering the government to comply immediately.
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The travel bans affected immigration applications from people in 39 countries.
These bans paused green card, asylum, work permit, and citizenship processing, impacting thousands of applicants.
U.S. District Judge John McConnell ruled that USCIS acted unlawfully by freezing these applications.
The judge ordered the government to stop the delays and resume application processing.
USCIS initially resisted but then said it would comply with the court's order while keeping the option to appeal.
The travel bans were based on security concerns involving foreign governments’ vetting procedures.
Critics argued the ban unlawfully targeted applicants based solely on their nationality.
The judge stated that the policies caused legal uncertainty and delay for applicants without cause.
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Workers began removing President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center building after a court deadline. The name had been added when Trump became chairman of the center's board, and the removal follows a court decision blocking planned renovations and closing.
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President Trump’s name was added to the Kennedy Center building during his second term when he became chairman of its board.
A court ordered that Trump's name be removed from the building by a set deadline.
Workers started removing the letters early in the morning, slightly past the original deadline; the work was delayed by storms.
The Kennedy Center also planned to close for two years for renovations, but the court blocked this closure.
Trump has undertaken several changes in Washington, D.C., including demolishing the White House East Wing and remodeling other public sites.
The Kennedy Center has reduced staff and faces uncertainty about its future programming and operations.
Trump responded to the court order by threatening to turn the center over to Congress and suggested it might close due to safety concerns.
Upcoming performances and events at the Kennedy Center include musicals and a comedy award ceremony.
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President Donald Trump is planning to host a UFC fight event on the White House lawn to celebrate his 80th birthday. Marjorie Taylor Greene criticized the location and use of taxpayer money, while a federal judge allowed the event to proceed despite a lawsuit trying to stop it.
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President Donald Trump will hold seven UFC fights on the White House lawn on his 80th birthday.
The government presents the event also as part of the US’s 250th anniversary celebration.
UFC CEO Dana White says the event was President Trump’s idea.
Marjorie Taylor Greene said UFC fights are fun but not suitable for the White House lawn.
Greene also opposed using taxpayer money for the event and mentioned other priorities for funding.
Greene resigned from Congress in January after publicly disagreeing with Trump.
A non-profit group filed a lawsuit to stop the fight, but a federal judge allowed it to go ahead.
A poll showed only 16% of Americans think the event is appropriate.
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A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s order to remove or change displays at national parks that do not fit his preferred version of U.S. history. The judge ordered the government to restore all removed materials and stop making further changes until the case is resolved.
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President Trump issued an order in March 2025 to remove any national park displays that were seen as critical of Americans or did not support a positive story.
A judge called this effort an attempt to "rewrite the Nation’s history" and ruled it must stop.
The judge requires the administration to reinstall all removed signs and exhibits within 21 days.
The ruling followed a lawsuit from groups who said parks were censoring truthful exhibits about slavery, climate change, and labor history.
Some removed displays included information about enslaved people at George Washington’s home and a sign featuring a Pride flag at a volcano park.
The government must send weekly updates about restoring the removed materials.
National park employee groups said this ruling helps protect accurate and unbiased history at parks.
President Trump’s Interior Secretary ordered the removal of “improper partisan ideology” from federally controlled museums and landmarks as part of these changes.
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People who continue working into their 60s often feel a greater sense of purpose and have better social connections. Staying employed later in life may help improve personal satisfaction and relationships.
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Many people work past the age of 60.
Those who work longer report feeling more purposeful.
Working longer can lead to stronger social ties.
Continuing employment may benefit mental and social well-being.
Retirement timing can impact personal life and relationships.
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Senate Democrats have stopped a key government surveillance law from being renewed, as part of their efforts to push back against President Donald Trump’s policies and appointments. This move, which Republicans say threatens national security, reflects increased tension and less cooperation in Congress.
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Senate Democrats allowed the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) to expire starting Saturday.
FISA is a law that helps the U.S. gather intelligence to prevent terrorist attacks.
Democrats are blocking the renewal partly to oppose President Trump’s choice of Bill Pulte to lead federal intelligence agencies temporarily.
Republicans and Democrats both criticized Pulte’s nomination, saying he lacks experience.
President Trump nominated a permanent replacement for Pulte after lawmakers left Washington.
Democrats have also caused government shutdowns and slowed Trump’s nominations recently.
Republicans say not renewing FISA is dangerous, especially with big events like the World Cup and the nation’s 250th anniversary coming up.
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer had previously worked with Republicans to keep the government open but now Democrats take a tougher stance.
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New York passed a law requiring 3D printers sold for home and business use to have technology that blocks the printing of gun parts. This law aims to stop the production of untraceable "ghost guns," which have been increasingly used in crimes. California is considering a similar law, and experts will develop software to detect and reject gun designs before printing.
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Some people use 3D printers to make guns or gun parts, often called "ghost guns" because they lack serial numbers.
Ghost guns avoid background checks and are hard for police to trace.
New York’s law focuses on the printer technology, not people who print guns.
About one-third of U.S. states regulate or ban homemade guns without serial numbers.
3D printers can cost a few hundred to thousands of dollars and make many items, including firearms.
The number of homemade guns used in crimes grew from about 1,600 in 2017 to nearly 27,500 in 2023.
New York and California plans involve using software to detect gun parts in designs before printing.
This new technology could become a standard for 3D printers and influence other states’ gun regulations.
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Comedian Bill Maher criticized the plan to hold a UFC fight event at the White House on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. He made these remarks during his Friday night show, commenting on the unusual choice of celebration.
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Bill Maher is a late-night TV host and comedian.
A UFC fight event is scheduled to take place at the White House.
The event is planned for Sunday, which is President Trump’s 80th birthday.
Maher mocked the event, calling it a strange way to celebrate.
This UFC event at the White House is a notable and rare occasion.
President Donald Trump is the 47th president and was recently re-elected in 2024.
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Workers have started removing President Donald Trump's name from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts in Washington, DC, following a court decision. A judge ruled that only the US Congress has the power to rename the building and ordered the name removal within 14 days.
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A US District Judge, Christopher Cooper, ruled that renaming the Kennedy Center without Congress’s approval was illegal.
The judge set a 14-day deadline for removing President Trump's name from the building.
The Kennedy Center’s board, stacked with Trump supporters, had added his name in December 2023.
Some artists canceled performances after the center was renamed.
Judge Cooper also blocked President Trump's plan to close the center for two years for renovations.
President Trump said he no longer wants to be involved with the Kennedy Center after the court ruling.
President Trump has a history of putting his name on buildings and projects across the US.
The removal work is being done behind a white awning to keep it out of public view.
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The UFC is hosting an event called Freedom 250 on the White House lawn to celebrate President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. CBS News provided a behind-the-scenes look at how the event area was set up.
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The event is called UFC Freedom 250.
It will take place on the White House lawn.
The occasion is President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday celebration.
CBS News shared a behind-the-scenes report on the setup.
The event is scheduled for Sunday evening.
The UFC is a mixed martial arts organization known for fighting competitions.
The White House lawn is typically used for official ceremonies and special events.
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The Pentagon released a new set of UFO files on Friday. This is part of ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to share information about unidentified flying objects with the public.
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The Pentagon unveiled a third group of UFO files.
The release happened on a Friday.
These disclosures come during President Donald Trump’s administration.
The files provide more information about unidentified flying objects (UFOs).
CBS News covered the release and offers videos to watch.
The disclosures are part of a larger effort to make UFO information public.
The files are available through various platforms, including the CBS News app.
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Senator John Fetterman criticized Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for the Maine Senate race, saying Platner is not a true Democrat. Fetterman expressed this opinion during an interview on Fox News.
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Senator John Fetterman represents Pennsylvania as a Democrat.
Graham Platner is the Democratic candidate in the Maine Senate race.
Fetterman said Platner is “not even a Democrat.”
Fetterman made the comments during an interview with Laura Ingraham on Fox News.
Fetterman mentioned the Democratic Party is reluctantly supporting Platner due to limited options.
Platner has faced scandals, according to Fetterman’s statement.
The comments highlight divisions or tensions within the Democratic Party.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is actively supporting other left-wing candidates in upcoming elections. He endorses politicians who share his progressive and socialist values, aiming to build a stronger group of lawmakers like himself and advance his policies.
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Zohran Mamdani is the mayor of New York City and was elected six months ago.
He supports leftist politicians aligned with socialist and pro-Palestinian views.
Mamdani has endorsed candidates challenging current officeholders backed by established Democrats.
These include Brad Lander, Claire Valdez, and Darializa Avila Chevalier.
Mamdani's backing has caused some criticism within his own political group, the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA).
He believes that electing more like-minded politicians is needed to pass his agenda on affordability and other issues.
Mamdani’s support is part of a wider effort to grow the number of democratic socialist legislators in New York.
His endorsements are seen as strategic moves to consolidate power and influence across key districts in the city.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) gave emergency approval for a medicine to treat the New World screwworm parasite found in a dog in New Mexico. This medicine can help pets like dogs and cats fight this harmful parasite.
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The New World screwworm is a parasite that eats flesh and can harm animals.
A case of this parasite was found in a small dog in New Mexico.
The FDA acted quickly to allow special use of a medicine to address the parasite.
The emergency use authorization lets vets use this medicine to treat affected pets.
The parasite poses a health risk to pets, so treatment is important.
The authorization is temporary and for urgent situations involving this parasite.
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