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Senator Rubio spoke to Congress about ongoing talks with Iran amid the conflict. Israeli drone attacks in southern Lebanon killed at least 11 people. A Kenyan court delayed plans for an Ebola quarantine facility for Americans.
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Senator Rubio appeared before Congress for the first time since the Iran conflict started.
He said discussions with Iran are still happening.
Israeli drone strikes in southern Lebanon resulted in at least 11 deaths.
A Kenyan court extended its ban on building an Ebola quarantine center for Americans.
President Donald Trump signed an order requiring AI companies to share their technology early with the government.
The purpose of this executive order is to check for national security risks from AI models.
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Russia launched large attacks on Ukrainian cities overnight, killing at least 22 people and injuring over 130. While Russia increases its attacks, Ukraine is using new ideas and strategies on the battlefield to try to change the situation.
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Russian forces carried out heavy attacks across Ukraine.
At least 22 people died due to these attacks.
More than 130 people were wounded.
Russia has increased the size and speed of its attacks in recent months.
Ukraine is working on new tactics and innovations in fighting on the battlefront.
The report includes comments from retired U.S. Army Colonel Robert Hamilton.
The fighting is focused on protecting Ukrainian cities and gaining an advantage in the war.
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A new study suggests that taking certain weight-loss drugs for at least three years may reduce the need for knee replacement surgery in people with knee osteoarthritis. Researchers found that these drugs, including semaglutide and tirzepatide, could lower the risk of surgery by reducing joint pain and inflammation, especially in people who are overweight.
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Knee osteoarthritis affects millions worldwide, with over 14 million in the US and 5 million in the UK.
Being overweight increases the risk of knee arthritis by putting extra pressure on the joints.
The study reviewed data from 6.8 million adults with knee osteoarthritis between 2010 and 2024.
Patients using GLP-1 drugs like Mounjaro, Wegovy, Ozempic, semaglutide, or tirzepatide were compared to those not using these drugs.
Taking GLP-1 drugs for one year reduced the risk of knee replacement surgery by 1.4% after 3 years and 2.8% after 8 years.
Using newer weight-loss drugs semaglutide or tirzepatide for three years lowered surgery risk by nearly 5% after 8 years.
If all eligible patients with knee arthritis and obesity used these drugs for three years, it could prevent up to 14,400 knee replacements yearly in the US and 1,500 yearly in the UK.
Experts warn that these drugs are not approved specifically to treat osteoarthritis and should not be used for this purpose outside clinical trials.
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A U.S. fighter pilot who was shot down over Iran in April had previously been involved in another incident where his jet was hit by friendly fire in Kuwait. This information comes from sources speaking to CBS News.
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A U.S. fighter pilot was shot down over Iran in April.
The same pilot had previously flown a jet that was shot down by friendly fire in Kuwait.
The Kuwaiti incident happened at the start of a war (unspecified in the article).
The pilot survived both incidents.
CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson provided the report.
The information is based on unnamed sources.
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Sting is a famous musician who has sold over 100 million records. He first became well-known as a member of The Police and later as a solo artist. He is currently touring worldwide and exploring new creative ways to express his art.
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Sting has sold more than 100 million records globally.
He was the lead singer, main songwriter, and bassist for the band The Police.
After The Police, Sting continued his career as a solo musician.
He is now touring internationally.
Sting is trying new forms of artistic expression beyond just music.
The interview with Sting was part of a series called CANVAS about arts and culture.
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A U.S. fighter jet fired a missile that disabled an oil tanker going to Iran’s Kharg Island after the ship ignored repeated warnings. The incident happened as part of a U.S. naval blockade enforcement in the region.
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The U.S. used a Hellfire missile from a fighter jet to stop the oil tanker.
The tanker’s name is M/T Lexie and it sails under the flag of Botswana.
The ship was headed to Kharg Island, an Iranian port.
The tanker ignored multiple warnings from the U.S. naval forces.
The U.S. Central Command reported the event on Tuesday.
This action was part of enforcing a maritime blockade.
The blockade is aimed at controlling ship movements in the area around Iran.
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The U.S. military fired a Hellfire missile at a Botswana-flagged oil tanker trying to reach an Iranian port after the ship ignored warnings. This action was part of a U.S. blockade on maritime traffic to and from Iran, which began on April 13.
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U.S. Central Command said the oil tanker M/T Lexie was sailing toward Kharg Island in Iran.
The ship ignored multiple warnings from U.S. forces over 24 hours.
A U.S. aircraft disabled the tanker by hitting its engine room with a Hellfire missile.
The tanker was unladen, meaning it was not carrying cargo at the time.
Since April 13, the U.S. has blocked movement of ships in and out of Iranian ports.
So far, the U.S. has disabled six commercial ships and redirected 122 others.
President Donald Trump recently urged Iran to make a deal and criticized their long-standing actions.
The U.S. also conducted other strikes on Iranian drones, missile sites, and vessels recently.
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Reports have surfaced about tense and angry phone calls between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during ongoing conflicts in the Middle East. Despite these claimed disputes, US support for Israel’s military actions, including significant financial aid, has remained strong and consistent.
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In January 2024, reports said President Joe Biden was losing patience with Netanyahu over the war in Gaza.
The conflict continued into President Trump’s second term starting in 2024.
Media published anonymous sources claiming Trump called Netanyahu “f***ing crazy” over Israeli escalation in Lebanon.
An Israeli attack in Lebanon killed six people, including two children, soon after the reported call.
Experts say reported arguments between US leaders and Netanyahu have not changed US policy.
The US has given Israel nearly $25 billion in military aid since the start of the Gaza war in October 2023.
Israel received US support in blocking UN resolutions calling for ceasefires.
Trump announced a brief ceasefire agreement but Netanyahu said Israeli operations in southern Lebanon would continue.
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A Frontier Airlines flight from San Juan to Chicago was diverted to Miami after a passenger tried to open a door during the flight. The disruptive passenger was removed by police in Miami, and the flight continued to Chicago a few hours later.
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Frontier Airlines Flight 3345 was flying from San Juan, Puerto Rico, to Chicago O'Hare International Airport.
A passenger became disruptive by trying to open the exit door mid-flight.
The passenger also attempted to enter the pilot's cabin.
Flight attendants and passengers restrained the man after he attacked an off-duty flight attendant.
The flight was safely diverted to Miami International Airport around 11:55 p.m. ET.
Miami police arrested the passenger on arrival and charged him with misdemeanor battery.
The FBI interviewed the man after his arrest.
The flight continued to Chicago a few hours after the passenger was removed.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Russia is training Ukrainian children who were taken from Ukraine to fight for the Russian military. He confirmed that Ukraine has proof of this activity during an interview on CBS.
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President Zelensky accused Russia of training kidnapped Ukrainian children to be soldiers.
The children were abducted from Ukraine and taken to Russia.
Ukraine has evidence supporting these claims.
The statement was made during an interview on the CBS program “Face the Nation.”
This issue adds to the ongoing conflict and tensions between Ukraine and Russia.
The situation involves the forced involvement of children in military activities.
The news highlights serious concerns about human rights violations in the conflict.
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The US military said it fired a missile at an oil tanker heading to Iran as part of a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The missile hit the ship’s engine room after the crew ignored multiple warnings, disabling the vessel.
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The US fired a Hellfire missile at the Botswana-flagged oil tanker M/T Lexie.
The tanker was moving toward Kharg Island in Iran.
The US military gave repeated warnings to the ship’s crew over 24 hours.
The missile strike took place in international waters.
The US has blocked vessels entering and leaving Iranian ports since April 13.
Six commercial vessels have been disabled, and 122 redirected since the blockade began.
The US Central Command released video footage of the missile hitting the tanker.
Iran has not publicly responded to the incident.
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An expert says that Russia is trying to stop Armenia from expanding its connections beyond Russia. Armenia is working to diversify its foreign relations and become a more independent country instead of relying mainly on Russia.
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Russia aims to prevent Armenia from developing new international ties outside of Russia.
Some believe Armenia is shifting its focus from Russia to Europe, but this is incorrect according to the expert.
Armenia is diversifying its foreign policy and strengthening relations with various countries.
The expert describes Armenia as moving from being dependent on Russia to being a sovereign, independent state.
This situation reflects Russia’s attempt to view geopolitical relations in a strict, binary way.
Armenia has recently signed partnership deals with the European Union at their first bilateral summit.
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Russia launched a large attack on Kyiv and other Ukrainian cities using hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles, killing at least 22 civilians and injuring 138. Ukraine's air defenses stopped many of the attacks, but the strikes caused significant damage and increased calls for more support from the West.
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Russia used 73 missiles and 656 drones in the attack on multiple Ukrainian cities including Kyiv, Dnipro, Poltava, Kharkiv, and Zaporizhzhia.
At least 22 civilians died and 138 were wounded, with 16 deaths in Dnipro and 6 in Kyiv.
Ukraine’s air defenses destroyed or suppressed 40 missiles and 602 drones.
The attack lasted overnight and continued past dawn, causing damage to apartment buildings and civilian areas.
Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy called for more U.S. and European defense help to protect against missile strikes.
Russia’s campaign aims to weaken Ukraine’s defense and boost morale at home amid rising war difficulties.
The conflict began in February 2022 and is ongoing, with no current peace progress.
Dnipro declared a day of mourning for those killed in the attack.
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President Donald Trump is asking Iran to put clear, written promises about its nuclear program in a preliminary deal to help end long-standing tensions. Iran has not yet said if it will accept these terms, and the U.S. is not offering to lift sanctions until Iran follows through on these commitments.
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President Trump wants Iran to make specific, written nuclear concessions as part of an initial agreement.
Iran previously gave only verbal assurances about its nuclear program, which Trump finds insufficient.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran must commit to negotiating the disposal of its highly enriched uranium and agree to limit or stop uranium enrichment.
The U.S. and Iran have been negotiating a preliminary memorandum of understanding to extend a ceasefire and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
The draft deal includes Iran's written pledge not to pursue nuclear weapons but lacks detailed promises on Iran’s broader nuclear activities.
Iran is still reviewing the updated terms and has not indicated acceptance.
The U.S. is holding off on lifting sanctions or unfreezing Iranian assets until Iran acts on nuclear restrictions.
President Trump expects Iran to agree to the terms soon, but U.S. officials remain cautious due to possible disagreements within Iran’s government.
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Mika Abdalla, star of the show "Off Campus," and her fiancé Jake Short have ended their five-year engagement. They remain friendly and ask for privacy as they move on.
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Mika Abdalla is a 26-year-old actress known for "Off Campus."
Jake Short is a 29-year-old actor with experience in Disney shows and films.
The couple got engaged after dating for about four years.
Their engagement was announced by Short’s manager on social media in 2026.
They recently broke up but continue to support each other as friends.
Abdalla plays Allie Hayes in the Amazon Prime Video series "Off Campus."
Filming for the show's second season started on June 1, focusing on Abdalla’s character's new romance.
The second season is expected to film until September and is based on the book "The Score" by Elle Kennedy.
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Ceasefires have been declared in Gaza, Lebanon, and Iran, but fighting continues and has even increased in some areas. Israeli forces have advanced in Gaza and Lebanon, while Hezbollah in Lebanon and Iran remain engaged in hostilities, preventing lasting peace.
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Israeli forces have captured more land in Gaza and killed top Hamas militants recently.
In Lebanon, Israeli troops took control of Beaufort castle, their deepest move in 26 years.
Hezbollah continues firing rockets into northern Israel despite ceasefire agreements.
The U.S. and Iran have exchanged fire while trying to reach a lasting truce.
Israel controls about 60% of Gaza and plans to expand to 70%, according to Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Hamas has not disarmed, which the U.S. and Israel say is blocking peace efforts.
Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians live in poor conditions in Gaza with ongoing fear of strikes.
Hezbollah said it would follow the ceasefire if Israel stops attacks and withdraws from Lebanon, but fighting continues.
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Hundreds of people protested in Southampton after the murder of Henry Nowak, clashing with police near the home of his killer, Vickrum Digwa. The protest included speeches from far-right figures and calls against police treatment and racism.
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Henry Nowak was murdered, and his killer is Vickrum Digwa.
Hundreds gathered outside Southampton central police station to protest the murder.
Far-right activist Tommy Robinson spoke at the protest, accusing local police of institutional racism.
Protesters chanted slogans like “Racist police, off our streets” and carried signs blaming police.
Some protesters threw bottles and bins at police, who blocked access to Digwa’s neighborhood.
Nowak’s father criticized police treatment of his son but called for unity, not division.
UK Independence Party leader Nick Tenconi and actor Laurence Fox were present at the protest.
Police used shields and helicopters to manage the crowd and stop them from entering areas near the killer’s home.
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Russia carried out a large attack overnight on several cities in Ukraine. At least 22 people, including children, died in the attack. Russia said it aimed at Ukraine’s defense industry, but Ukraine reported damage to homes and residential areas.
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The attack happened overnight and affected multiple cities in Ukraine.
At least 22 people were killed, including children.
Russia claimed it targeted Ukraine’s defense industry.
Ukrainian officials said residential neighborhoods were hit.
The attack caused significant damage in various locations.
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A woman found an abandoned cat named Mittens inside a pet carrier left by the roadside in hot weather on Long Island. The cat is now in foster care with a rescue group and is ready to be adopted into a new home.
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A small cat carrier was found at a stop sign in Long Island with a 4-year-old cat inside named Mittens.
The cat was left without food or water during hot weather.
A handwritten note attached to the carrier asked, "Please look after me," and described Mittens as sweet and cuddly.
The cat was taken in by the Northport Cat Rescue Association after a woman heard a meow and returned to check.
Mittens immediately drank water and showed friendly behavior like head-butting.
The rescue group has contacted the SPCA, and investigators are reviewing cameras in the area.
Mittens is currently in foster care and will not be placed in a pet store to reduce stress.
Adoption applications for Mittens can be made through the rescue association’s website.
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