The CDC has warned parents to stop using Nara Organics powdered baby formula after three infants in different states were hospitalized with botulism, a rare but serious bacterial illness. The company has voluntarily recalled all lots of this formula while health authorities investigate the source of contamination.
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Three infants from California, Pennsylvania, and Washington were hospitalized with botulism linked to Nara Organics infant formula.
Nara Organics issued a voluntary recall of all its powdered formula sold in the U.S. as a precaution.
Infant botulism is caused by Clostridium botulinum bacteria producing toxins that attack the nervous system.
Symptoms include constipation, weak feeding, weak crying, floppy muscles, facial weakness, and breathing problems.
The recalled formula was sold nationwide at Target stores and online.
No deaths have been reported from these cases so far.
The FDA and CDC are investigating the outbreak in cooperation with state health agencies.
The recalled formula accounts for less than 1% of infant formula sales, so shortages are unlikely.
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JD Vance said he will talk with his wife about possibly running for president in 2028 after the 2026 midterm elections. He expects President Donald Trump to support his decision but has not yet discussed running with him.
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JD Vance plans to decide on a 2028 presidential run after the 2026 midterm elections.
He will discuss this decision with his wife, Usha.
Vance shared this in an interview about his memoir, which covers his Catholic faith journey.
He believes President Trump will support whatever he chooses to do.
Vance does not bring up his political plans with Trump but says Trump talks about them often.
Trump has not explicitly asked Vance to run for president but talks about future election plans with him.
Vance may have delayed his decision due to the upcoming birth of his fourth child.
Vance is considered a leading candidate for the Republican nomination in 2028.
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A 28-year-old woman experienced back pain, a neck lump, body aches, and a swollen stomach, which doctors initially misdiagnosed as constipation. After several visits and imaging tests, she was diagnosed with stage 4 melanoma that had spread throughout her body, including fluid buildup in her abdomen and spinal fractures.
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The woman first noticed back pain while receiving treatment for an eating disorder.
Doctors initially believed her symptoms were related to weight gain or constipation.
An ultrasound showed a cyst on her neck, which was not seen as serious.
Her stomach became hard and swollen due to ascites, fluid buildup from cancer.
A CT scan eventually revealed widespread metastatic melanoma.
The cancer caused spinal fractures and severe body aches.
She had no previous skin problems or sun damage commonly linked to melanoma.
Seven liters of fluid were drained from her abdominal cavity during treatment.
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A Member of Parliament (MP) in the UK, Lauren Edwards, has reintroduced a bill to legalize assisted dying for terminally ill adults in England and Wales. The bill would allow adults expected to die within six months to choose to end their life with help, subject to safeguards, and it could become law even if the House of Lords blocks it again.
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The bill is called the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill.
It applies to adults over 18 who are expected to die within six months.
The bill was passed by the House of Commons in 2025 but blocked by the House of Lords due to many amendments.
Lauren Edwards plans to bring the exact same bill again to trigger special powers that override the House of Lords' objections if it blocks the bill a second time.
The Parliament Act allows the House of Commons to pass a bill without the Lords’ approval after two sessions with the same text.
Opponents, including medical and disability groups, have warned the bill risks harming vulnerable people.
Some political leaders have changed their views on assisted dying but stress the need for better hospice care before passing such a law.
The UK government has been officially neutral on the bill, with divided opinions among ministers and MPs.
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Georgia lawmakers will meet in a special session to decide how the state redraws its political districts and how votes are counted in elections. The session aims to address problems with the current voting system before a special congressional election in July.
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Governor Brian Kemp called the special session mainly to handle congressional redistricting for upcoming elections.
In 2024, Georgia passed a law banning the use of QR codes to count votes starting July 1, 2026.
Currently, voting machines print ballots with both human-readable text and QR codes to count votes.
Lawmakers have not chosen a new system to replace QR code counting after the ban.
Conflicting guidance from the Secretary of State’s Office and the State Election Board is causing confusion for counties.
A special election to fill a U.S. House seat will happen on July 28, with early voting starting July 6.
One possible solution is extending the QR code deadline to keep the current system for now.
Another option would be switching to a new voting system, but election officials warn this might be hard before the upcoming election.
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Senator Mitch McConnell was admitted to a hospital on Sunday. His spokesperson said he is getting good care, but did not share why he was hospitalized or which hospital he is in.
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Senator Mitch McConnell went to the hospital on Sunday morning.
His spokesperson confirmed the hospitalization and said he is receiving excellent care.
No specific reason or hospital was mentioned.
McConnell participated in Senate votes as recently as June 11.
He chaired a Senate subcommittee hearing on the Air Force budget on June 9.
McConnell has had several health issues in recent years, including past hospital stays and falls.
He survived polio as a child.
McConnell announced he will not run for reelection in 2026 after over 40 years in the Senate.
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President Trump wants Congress to approve his voting law changes along with renewing Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), a surveillance program that expired recently. The renewal of this spying authority is now tied to his voting bill, causing a stall in its approval.
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Section 702 of FISA lets the government monitor foreigners abroad and can capture communications involving Americans.
The surveillance law expired on Friday after the House voted 198-218 against its extension.
President Trump demands that the renewal of Section 702 must include his SAVE America Act voting bill.
The SAVE America Act requires proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo ID to cast ballots.
The voting bill has so far failed to get the 60 votes needed in the Senate.
Some Republicans and Democrats worry about the privacy impacts of Section 702 and the effects of the strict voting laws.
President Trump also defended Bill Pulte as Acting Director of National Intelligence, despite concerns about his lack of security experience.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune opposes removing the filibuster to pass Trump's voting bill on a party-line vote.
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Senator Mitch McConnell from Kentucky was admitted to a hospital on Sunday. A spokesperson said he is receiving good medical care but did not share more information about his condition.
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Mitch McConnell is a U.S. Senator from Kentucky.
He was admitted to the hospital on Sunday.
A senior adviser named David Popp announced the hospitalization.
McConnell is currently receiving good care at the hospital.
No details were given about why McConnell was admitted.
McConnell is retiring from the Senate.
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President Donald Trump is working to end the US-Israel conflict with Iran, host the World Cup, and prepare for upcoming elections. During this time, he has increased tensions with US media, including walking out of an NBC interview and commenting on potential changes in CNN's ownership.
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President Donald Trump is involved in efforts to end the US-Israel war with Iran.
He is also planning to host the World Cup and prepare for midterm elections.
Trump walked out of an interview with NBC during the week.
He made public comments about how a change in CNN's ownership might affect their news coverage.
The TV show 60 Minutes on CBS is facing internal problems due to pressure from billionaire media owners.
Violence and protests in Northern Ireland are linked to a stabbing video spread by far-right activists.
Journalists in Gaza face high risks, with over 260 media workers killed, affecting how news is reported from the area.
The article includes insights from hosts and media editors discussing these issues.
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A plane crash near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri killed all 12 people on board, according to authorities. The plane was carrying people for skydiving, and emergency crews responded quickly to extinguish the fire after the crash.
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The crash happened near Butler Memorial Airport in Bates County, Missouri.
All 12 people on the plane died in the crash.
The plane was taking passengers up to skydive.
Emergency responders arrived after a call around 11:30 am local time.
The plane landed in a field next to the airport and caught fire.
The fire was put out soon after emergency crews arrived.
The road near the crash site was closed as a precaution.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the cause of the crash.
The identities of the victims have not yet been released.
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Senator Mark Warner said he hopes the Senate can quickly approve President Trump's nominee, Jay Clayton, to be the new director of national intelligence. This follows a delay caused by opposition to President Trump's acting nominee, Bill Pulte, which led to the expiration of a key surveillance law.
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Senator Mark Warner is the top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee.
President Trump nominated Jay Clayton, currently a U.S. Attorney, to be director of national intelligence.
Bill Pulte was named acting director but faced criticism due to his lack of national security experience.
The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) Section 702 authority expired late last week.
Democrats opposed extending the surveillance law while Pulte was acting director.
The Senate Intelligence Committee is scheduled to hold Clayton’s confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
Warner hopes Clayton can be confirmed this week and FISA reauthorized soon after.
President Trump linked reauthorization of the surveillance law to an elections bill Democrats oppose.
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Democratic lawmakers have spoken out against a new deal being made between the United States and Iran before it is finalized. Senator Jack Reed said the U.S. would get less from the deal than expected.
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Several Democratic lawmakers criticized the U.S.-Iran deal over the weekend.
The deal has not been finalized yet.
Senator Jack Reed is the top Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee.
Reed said the U.S. would receive less than expected from the proposed deal.
The criticism came before the two countries officially signed the agreement.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. does not face a shortage of munitions, calling reports of a crisis a "manufactured story." He stated that the U.S. is producing more weapons and improving its stockpiles, despite earlier testimony that replenishing munitions could take months or years.
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Hegseth denied claims that the U.S. munitions stockpile is in crisis.
Earlier in April, he said restocking some weapons might take months or years.
Weapon production is increasing, with new plants being built.
Lockheed Martin said it would take 3-4 years to increase Patriot missile production from 650 to 2,000 per year.
Hegseth criticized the previous Biden administration for depleted stockpiles.
U.S. is open to co-producing weapons with allies like Ukraine.
Some Gulf countries are reported to have low missile interceptors, but U.S. military leaders say stockpiles are adequate.
Democratic Senator Mark Kelly acknowledged that munitions are limited and that careful use is needed.
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Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized on Sunday for an undisclosed medical condition. His spokesperson said he is receiving good care, but no details about his illness have been shared yet.
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Senator Mitch McConnell is 84 years old.
He was admitted to the hospital on a Sunday.
The reason for hospitalization has not been disclosed.
McConnell’s spokesperson confirmed he is under good medical care.
The senator has had several health issues in recent years.
McConnell is scheduled to retire at the end of his current term in January 2027.
No further updates or medical details have been provided so far.
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A plane carrying 11 skydivers and one pilot crashed near Butler Memorial Airport in Missouri, killing everyone on board. The plane failed to gain height after takeoff and crashed shortly after, and an investigation is underway.
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The crash occurred in Missouri near Butler Memorial Airport.
There were 12 people on board: 11 skydivers and 1 pilot.
The plane took off at about 11:20 a.m. local time on Sunday.
The aircraft made a sharp left turn and crashed about 200 yards from the airport.
All 12 passengers died in the crash.
The plane was a Pacific Aerospace P750 leased by a skydiving company.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed the crash and said no air traffic services were active at the time.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is leading the investigation.
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President Donald Trump is hosting a big 80th birthday party with a UFC fight on the White House South Lawn, but he will only watch. Nearly 120 years ago, President Theodore Roosevelt was injured in a boxing match at the White House, which caused partial blindness in his left eye and ended his boxing career.
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President Trump’s 80th birthday celebration will feature a UFC fight at the White House.
Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th president, boxed at the White House and lost sight in his left eye during a 1905 match.
Roosevelt revealed in 1917 that a boxing injury caused blindness in that eye.
The injury happened during a fight with his aide, Lt. Col. Dan Tyler Moore.
Roosevelt had to stop boxing and wrestling because of the injury but later practiced jiu-jitsu.
Roosevelt became president at age 42 after William McKinley’s assassination.
Roosevelt kept the injury secret for years to protect the aide’s identity.
Roosevelt’s final boxing match was in 1908, the last full year of his presidency.
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Senator Mark Warner said that Jay Clayton, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, has the right qualities to be the next Director of National Intelligence. This statement comes as there are concerns about the current temporary head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, Bill Pulte.
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Senator Mark Warner is from Virginia and a member of the Democratic Party.
Jay Clayton currently serves as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York.
Warner praised Clayton’s temperament as suitable for the Director of National Intelligence job.
The Director of National Intelligence is a key role that coordinates U.S. intelligence activities.
Bill Pulte is temporarily leading the Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA).
There are ongoing concerns about Pulte’s temporary role at FHFA.
The context implies a discussion about leadership positions in the U.S. government’s intelligence and housing finance sectors.
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A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former Yosemite park ranger who was fired after hanging a large transgender pride flag on El Capitan. The judge ruled that the ranger, a probationary employee, must first use the official federal complaint process before suing over the termination.
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Shannon “SJ” Joslin, a nonbinary former Yosemite ranger, was fired after hanging a 66-foot transgender pride flag on El Capitan in May 2025.
Joslin hung the flag on their day off and took it down voluntarily after about two hours.
The termination letter cited Joslin for participating in an unauthorized protest outside designated permit areas in the park.
Yosemite National Park has specific areas where protests with fewer than 25 people can happen without permits.
Joslin filed a lawsuit claiming their firing violated their free speech rights and was retaliatory.
The lawsuit also referenced the Trump administration’s policies seen as hostile toward transgender people.
The judge said Joslin must follow the Civil Service Reform Act’s process for probationary employees to challenge their firing.
The judge did not make a decision on whether Joslin’s free speech rights were violated but dismissed the lawsuit for now.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries criticized President Trump for repeatedly saying the U.S. and Iran were close to making a peace deal. President Trump has claimed the two countries were near a deal about 38 or 39 times, but a final agreement has not yet been reached.
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Hakeem Jeffries is the House Minority Leader and a Democrat from New York.
He questioned the likelihood of a U.S.-Iran ceasefire or peace deal happening soon.
President Trump has said many times that a deal with Iran is close.
Jeffries noted President Trump has mentioned a near-deal about 38 or 39 times.
The Trump administration still expects a deal to finalize between the U.S. and Iran.
No specific details about the deal or timeline were given in this statement.
The comments were made during an interview or public statement on Sunday.
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President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a large event on the White House lawn called "Freedom 250." The celebration also marked Flag Day and the start of events leading to the 250th anniversary of American independence, featuring professional UFC cage fighting.
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President Trump turned 80 years old on June 14, 2026.
The White House lawn was set up like an arena with lights, cameras, and a 90-foot structure called "The Claw."
The event is named "Freedom 250."
It combined three celebrations: President Trump’s birthday, Flag Day (commemorating the U.S. flag’s adoption in 1777), and the lead-up to the 250th anniversary of American independence.
The celebration included professional UFC cage fighting as part of the event.
Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, an expert from Yale and author, discussed the event’s significance on France 24.
Sonnenfeld has advised five U.S. presidents and has known President Trump for over 25 years.
The event was produced and covered by the France 24 news team.
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