Former pupils of a school referral unit in Y Felinheli, Wales, have reported abuse by staff, including being made to eat dog biscuits from the floor and being locked in dark toilets. The local council admitted the abuse occurred, apologized to the victims, and some victims have received compensation.
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Pupils were abused at Canolfan Brynffynnon, a school referral unit in Y Felinheli.
Abuse included being forced to eat dog biscuits off the floor and having drinks poured over them.
Some children were locked in dark toilets or physically punished with objects like footballs.
The local council, Cyngor Gwynedd, admitted the abuse and apologized to victims.
Two former staff members deny the abuse allegations.
21 people are currently pursuing claims related to abuse at the unit.
Two victims have received settlements of £10,000 each.
The school closed in 2014 following abuse allegations.
Victims report long-lasting emotional trauma from their experiences.
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Representative Nancy Mace from South Carolina responded with humor after President Donald Trump endorsed both Republican candidates in her state’s governor runoff election. She replied “LMAO” to the president’s post on social media, showing surprise or amusement.
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President Donald Trump endorsed both Republican candidates running in South Carolina’s governor runoff.
The runoff determines which candidate will represent the Republican Party for governor in South Carolina.
Nancy Mace, a U.S. Representative from South Carolina, also ran for governor in the state this year.
Mace responded to President Trump’s endorsements by writing “LMAO” on social media, indicating laughter or disbelief.
The endorsements were posted on the social media platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
The Republican nomination for governor is an important political event in South Carolina.
President Trump showed support for two separate candidates in the same race, which is uncommon.
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Extreme heat, wind, and drought have caused several wildfires in the Western United States. In Utah, the Iron Fire burned 34 square miles, forcing the evacuation of the town of Eureka and nearby areas, while fires also affected parts of Arizona and Colorado.
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The Iron Fire in Utah's Juab County started Saturday and has burned 34 square miles.
Eureka, Utah, with about 1,000 residents, was evacuated due to the fire threat.
No homes have been reported lost so far.
Firefighters used backburning, a method to stop fire spread, to protect the town.
The fire was caused by human activity and is under investigation.
Utah’s governor visited the area and confirmed multiple fires were burning in the state.
Arizona’s Sedona area saw a wildfire that burned around 300 acres and forced evacuations.
The region is experiencing severe to extreme drought and above-average temperatures, increasing wildfire risks.
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A series of shootings in Chicago since Friday evening has resulted in at least seven deaths and 38 injuries. President Donald Trump called for military intervention in Chicago, while local leaders have not accepted this offer. The shootings included a large attack on a crowd during the Juneteenth holiday.
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Since Friday evening, Chicago has had at least seven people killed and 38 injured in shootings.
One shooting involved an SUV where two people fired into a crowd of at least 12 people on Juneteenth.
Victims include young adults and middle-aged individuals, with injuries treated at multiple hospitals.
President Donald Trump suggested military help to make Chicago safer and questioned why Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker did not ask for help.
Governor Pritzker has rejected calls for military intervention in Chicago.
Chicago Police data shows shootings have risen slightly compared to last year but violent crime overall has dropped in recent years.
The violence occurred as former President Barack Obama opened his presidential center in Chicago.
Mayor Brandon Johnson condemned the shootings, calling the day of violence a tragedy during a holiday meant for community reflection.
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Former Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he believes President Trump does not always get good advice from his advisers. Esper expressed concerns about whether the people advising the president are loyal to the U.S. Constitution.
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Mark Esper served as Defense Secretary during President Trump’s first term.
Esper stated he does not think the president always receives good advice.
He questioned if the president’s advisers are loyal to the Constitution.
The comments were made during an interview with NBC News’s Garrett Haake.
Esper’s remarks reflect his views on the quality and loyalty of President Trump’s advisers.
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Wowcher apologized after sending a marketing email that referenced a recent crocodile attack on a toddler at a zoo in Cambridgeshire. The email caused public outrage, and Wowcher said the message was never approved and they are reviewing how it was allowed to be sent.
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A 3-year-old boy was attacked by crocodiles at Johnsons of Old Hurst zoo near Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.
The boy is in critical but stable condition at Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
A man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder but was later bailed because he was unfit for interview.
Wowcher sent an email with the subject line: "Snap up these deals quicker than a croc can catch a kid!" shortly after the attack.
The email sparked public outrage and complaints on social media.
Wowcher apologized, called the email "unacceptable," and said it was not approved.
Wowcher is reviewing its marketing approval process to prevent future mistakes.
Customers criticized the email, with some unsubscribing from Wowcher’s emails.
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Rep. Buddy Carter, a Republican from Georgia, said that the recent Iran deal includes many concessions but described the agreement as still developing. He addressed ongoing concerns from critics about the memorandum of understanding signed last week.
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Rep. Buddy Carter represents Georgia in the U.S. House of Representatives.
He admitted the Iran deal contains several concessions.
The deal is described as "a work in progress," meaning it is not final.
The agreement involves a memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed recently.
Critics have raised concerns about the terms of the deal.
Carter’s comments were made during a public discussion on Sunday.
The MOU aims to manage issues related to Iran’s activities.
This discussion takes place in the broader context of U.S. political debates on foreign policy.
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The CBS News program "Sunday Morning" on June 21 covered a range of topics, including birthright citizenship, the opening of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, new music released by shooter Jennings featuring his father Waylon Jennings, comedian John Mulaney, childhood obesity, and facts about seahorses and seadragons.
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The episode discussed birthright citizenship, a legal principle about being granted citizenship at birth.
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library was unveiled as a new museum dedicated to the 26th U.S. President.
Shooter Jennings released recordings made by his father, the musician Waylon Jennings.
Comedian John Mulaney was featured in the program.
Childhood obesity, a health issue affecting many children, was a topic of discussion.
The show explored interesting information about seahorses and seadragons, marine animals known for their unique shapes.
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Senator Mike Lee said Senate Republicans need to work hard to pass the SAVE America Act, a new voter ID law that President Donald Trump supports. The bill aims to make voting easy but to prevent fraud by requiring identification.
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Senator Mike Lee is from Utah and is a Republican.
The SAVE America Act is a voter ID bill.
President Donald Trump has called this bill a top legislative priority.
The bill seeks to make voting simple while ensuring voter eligibility is verified.
Senator Lee discussed the bill on "Fox News Sunday."
The bill focuses on balancing easy voting with preventing voting fraud.
Passing the bill will require effort and cooperation from Senate Republicans.
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President Donald Trump signed a preliminary agreement with Iran that has drawn criticism from politicians on both sides of the U.S. political spectrum. While some leaders warned the deal gives Iran too many benefits without sufficient conditions, Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about ongoing peace talks in Switzerland.
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President Trump signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran last Wednesday in Paris.
Senator John Cornyn criticized the deal, saying economic sanctions have failed to stop Iran’s actions.
Susan Rice, a senior Democratic figure, called the agreement “flimsy” and criticized the early concessions to Iran.
The deal allows Iran to sell all its oil and use the money freely, before resolving nuclear issues.
Rice contrasted this deal with the previous Obama-era deal, which limited Iran’s access to funds and kept sanctions until full agreement.
Senator Cory Booker described the agreement as a "surrender" and criticized the administration’s approach.
President Trump threatened military action if Iran does not cooperate and reduce influence from Hezbollah.
Vice President JD Vance said the first round of direct peace talks in Switzerland showed progress.
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Senator Lindsey Graham asked President Donald Trump to continue moving forward with the nomination of Jay Clayton to be the head of the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI). President Trump had announced he might delay the nomination, but Graham encouraged him to proceed.
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Senator Lindsey Graham is from South Carolina and a member of the Republican Party.
Jay Clayton is the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
The nomination is for the position of Director of National Intelligence (ODNI).
President Donald Trump said he might delay Clayton’s nomination.
Graham publicly requested that President Trump proceed with the nomination.
Graham made his request during an interview on CBS News’s “Face the Nation” show.
The ODNI oversees the U.S. intelligence community.
The nomination process involves Senate approval after the President’s choice.
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Chicago is considering renaming the street outside Trump International Hotel & Tower after President Barack Obama. This idea follows the opening of the Obama Presidential Center and reflects ongoing political tensions between President Donald Trump and President Obama.
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An online petition has gathered over 30,000 signatures to rename North Wabash Avenue to Barack Hussein Obama Avenue.
The street runs alongside the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago.
Chicago Alderman Brendan Reilly proposed an honorary street designation, but city rules often limit such honors for living people.
The proposal is connected to the recent opening of the Obama Presidential Center on Chicago’s South Side.
President Trump criticized the Obama Presidential Center and the city, calling the design a "total disaster."
Trump frequently highlights crime in Chicago and has publicly claimed he could improve safety quickly.
Obama’s supporters emphasize the new center’s focus on community and education rather than political disputes.
The Obama Foundation has publicly invited President Trump to visit the new center.
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The Trump administration gave $46 million to the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to keep the Cumberland Fossil Plant, a coal-fired power plant, running longer despite its history of pollution violations. This funding is part of a broader effort by President Donald Trump to support older coal plants nationwide, even when some have repeatedly broken environmental rules.
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The Cumberland Fossil Plant in Tennessee was planned to close by 2028 due to pollution and equipment problems.
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) faced a lawsuit in 2011 for not installing pollution controls earlier.
The plant had more air pollution violations in 2017 and 2023.
After President Trump replaced four TVA board members, the decision to close the plant was reversed in February 2023.
The Energy Department provided $46 million to extend the life of Cumberland and other coal plants.
At least three funded plants, including Cumberland, have repeatedly violated air and water pollution laws.
Experts say keeping coal plants open worsens pollution, climate change, and public health risks, causing thousands of deaths.
The Trump administration has also reduced environmental regulations and enforcement on the coal industry.
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A small private plane crashed into wooded land near a neighborhood in Bowie, Maryland, killing all three men on board. The plane had taken off from Ocean City, New Jersey, and was heading to Montgomery County Air Park when it crashed about 15 minutes after takeoff.
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The plane was a single-engine Piper Cherokee aircraft.
Three adult men—the pilot and two passengers—died in the crash.
The crash site was close to homes in Bowie, Maryland.
The aircraft is believed to belong to a local flight school and may have been on a training flight.
The plane took off around 11:30 p.m. on Saturday and crashed near the intersection of routes 50 and 301.
An iPhone crash alert helped authorities locate the crash quickly.
No one on the ground was injured in the crash.
The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration are investigating the cause.
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Rep. Jason Crow expressed concern that Americans are at risk with Bill Pulte serving as the acting Director of National Intelligence (DNI) under President Trump due to Pulte's lack of experience in national security. Democrats opposed extending a surveillance law, Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), partly because of worries about Pulte's appointment and the program's privacy implications.
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Bill Pulte was appointed acting DNI by President Trump after Tulsi Gabbard resigned.
Pulte has no national security experience and previously worked in housing finance.
Democrats and some Republicans questioned Pulte's qualifications and loyalty to President Trump.
Democrats blocked the extension of Section 702, a surveillance law allowing intelligence agencies to monitor overseas targets, which expired recently.
Rep. Jason Crow is on the House Intelligence Committee and said the DNI position requires significant intelligence experience to keep Americans safe.
Senate Republicans wanted to quickly confirm Jay Clayton as the long-term DNI to resolve the issue.
President Trump canceled Clayton’s confirmation hearing after conflict over the FISA reauthorization.
Sen. Lindsey Graham encouraged President Trump to allow Clayton to testify and warned that shutting down FISA puts U.S. security at risk.
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President Donald Trump said the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool in Washington will probably be drained for repairs due to problems like algae and peeling paint after a recent $14.2 million renovation. He also said several people were arrested for vandalism related to damage around the pool, but details about these arrests are unclear.
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The Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool had algae blooms and peeling paint after a costly renovation.
The renovation cost $14.2 million and was done quickly before America’s 250th anniversary.
President Trump announced the pool will likely be drained to fix the issues.
Trump blamed vandals for many problems, including damage and chemical contamination.
Several people were reportedly arrested for vandalism, but details are limited.
An Olympic athlete was arrested on a minor charge after touching peeling paint at the pool.
Trump said the pool looked better than it had since 1922 after the renovation.
There was earlier vandalism that included a large cut in the pool’s facade and damage to the surrounding grass.
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Senator Cory Booker said that Iran is getting all the benefits from a deal related to ending the conflict in Iran. He mentioned that leaders from both political parties are criticizing the deal.
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Senator Cory Booker is from New Jersey and is a member of the Democratic Party.
Booker spoke about a deal aimed at ending the war in Iran.
He said Iran is receiving all the benefits from this deal.
Politicians from both the Democratic and Republican parties have expressed concerns.
The deal has been described by critics as involving surrender and catastrophe.
Booker made these comments during an interview on NBC News.
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The TV show "Face the Nation" featured a discussion about sensitive diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran. Guests included U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz, Senator Lindsey Graham, and Representative Jason Crow.
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"Face the Nation" is a CBS News program.
The episode aired on June 21.
The main topic was diplomatic talks between the U.S. and Iran.
U.N. Ambassador Mike Waltz was a guest on the show.
Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican, participated in the discussion.
Representative Jason Crow, a Democrat, also joined the conversation.
The talk focused on current U.S. foreign relations with Iran.
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Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer is thinking about his future after winning a recent election by Andy Burnham raised pressure on him to step down. Some ministers and MPs want Starmer to announce when he will leave, while Burnham prepares to challenge him for leadership.
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Sir Keir Starmer is considering his future as Labour leader amid growing calls for him to resign.
Andy Burnham won the Makerfield by-election, increasing Labour’s chances to challenge Starmer’s leadership.
Some senior ministers want Starmer to set a timetable for his departure.
US President Donald Trump said Starmer “will resign as prime minister” and criticized his record on immigration and energy.
Starmer has said he will fight any formal leadership challenge, which would involve a vote by Labour members and trade unions.
Business Secretary Peter Kyle said Starmer is thinking carefully about the political situation and that any decisions will consider the country's best interests.
There are concerns that a leadership contest could hurt the party and create uncertainty for markets.
Andy Burnham is expected to take up his seat in Parliament soon and may challenge Starmer for Labour leadership.
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Democratic Representative Jason Crow talks about national security. Experts Kevin Book and Amos Hochstein explain how the U.S.-Iran deal affects energy. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto reviews new polls about the Iran war.
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Jason Crow is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
He discussed topics related to national security on the TV show Face the Nation.
Kevin Book and Amos Hochstein talked about the effects of the U.S.-Iran agreement on energy.
The U.S.-Iran deal has implications for energy markets or supplies.
Anthony Salvanto shared new polling information about the ongoing situation with the Iran war.
The information was presented on the CBS News program Face the Nation.
The discussion combined politics, energy issues, and public opinion polls.
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