Two strong earthquakes, each with a magnitude over 7, hit Venezuela on Thursday night. At least 164 people died, and rescue teams are working to reach areas badly damaged by the quakes.
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Two earthquakes, both stronger than magnitude 7, struck Venezuela.
The earthquakes happened back-to-back on Thursday night.
At least 164 people have died so far.
The death toll is expected to rise as rescuers reach more areas.
The earthquakes caused severe damage in affected regions.
CBS News reported on the event with updates and expert analysis.
A geophysics expert from Stanford University provided insights on the earthquakes.
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The Box museum in Plymouth won the 2026 Art Fund museum of the year award, receiving £120,000. The museum is praised for its strong community connections, large collection, and positive impact on the city’s economy and wellbeing.
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The Box is a museum, gallery, and archive in Plymouth with over 2 million artworks and objects.
It opened in 2020 and has hosted more than 1.3 million visitors since then.
The museum has helped boost Plymouth’s economy by £244 million and created over £100 million in health and wellbeing benefits.
It works with local schools, engaging with 89% of them.
The Art Fund prize includes £120,000 for the winner and £20,000 for each of the four finalists.
The Box focuses on including overlooked histories and creating welcoming spaces for learning and creativity.
The museum started with a £48 million investment and aims to be both nationally recognized and loved locally.
Its 2025 and 2026 programs include exhibitions about colonial history, archives, and accessibility.
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Four French NGOs have taken the energy company TotalEnergies to court, saying it must follow French climate laws. They argue that big polluters have legal duties to reduce greenhouse gases and cannot leave climate action only to governments.
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The NGOs, including "Notre Affaire à Tous," brought a climate lawsuit against TotalEnergies.
They believe companies causing large emissions have legal responsibilities under French law.
The case views climate litigation as a way to enforce rules on corporations, not just as a protest.
The NGOs want the remaining amount of carbon emissions allowed globally to be shared based on social needs.
They say businesses must be held accountable independently of government actions.
French courts are starting to recognize these corporate legal duties regarding climate change.
The discussion shifts focus from technology limits to political and ethical decisions about climate priorities.
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Analyst Andreas Krieg told Al Jazeera that Iran has strong geographic and military control over the Strait of Hormuz. He believes that the future of this important waterway will be decided through diplomacy and regional talks, not by military action.
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Iran controls a key location called the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway for global trade.
Iran has strong military and geographic advantages there.
No foreign power can force a solution on Iran in this area.
Diplomacy and negotiations among regional countries will decide the future of the waterway.
Military force is unlikely to change control of the strait.
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Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, causing many buildings to collapse and leaving at least 188 people dead. Rescue workers are searching for survivors while several countries have offered help to the Venezuelan government.
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Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, measuring 7.2 and 7.5 on the Richter scale.
The shaking caused buildings to break apart, especially in areas near Caracas and the state of La Guaira.
At least 188 people have died, but experts warn the death toll might be much higher.
Many people are sleeping outside or in their cars due to fear of more damage.
Rescue teams are searching through rubble to find survivors.
Some services like phone lines and electricity are still down in many places.
International aid has been offered by countries including the US, Mexico, Ecuador, and others.
Social media platforms like X have been partially unblocked to help people share information about missing loved ones.
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The Rolling Stones will release their 25th album, "Foreign Tongues," on July 10. They have released two new singles, "Jealous Lover" with a music video, and "Divine Intervention," featuring Robert Smith from the Cure.
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The album "Foreign Tongues" will be out on July 10 via Capitol Records.
Two singles were released on June 25: "Jealous Lover" and "Divine Intervention."
"Jealous Lover" has a music video starring actors Anya Taylor-Joy and Charles Melton.
Robert Smith adds vocals to "Divine Intervention," giving it a gothic style.
The album includes previous singles "In the Stars" and "Rough and Twisted."
Producers and guest artists on the album include Andrew Watt, Paul McCartney, Chad Smith, and the late Charlie Watts.
Guitarist Keith Richards said the band might not tour but could do a residency show in places like London or New York.
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Country singer Miranda Lambert will release her new album, "Crisco," on October 1 through MCA Records. The album features a mix of themes like heartbreak, hope, and reflections on country music, with a new single, "Till the Going's Gone," coming out on June 26.
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Miranda Lambert announced her album "Crisco" will be released on October 1.
The album will be released by MCA Records.
A single from the album, "Till the Going's Gone," will be released on June 26.
The album includes themes such as heartbreak, hope, highways, and honky-tonks (country bar music scenes).
Miranda Lambert co-produced the album with Jesse Frasure.
Lambert says she followed her instincts while making the album to create a fun and honest record.
She worked with longtime songwriters like Aaron Raitiere, Josh Osborne, Natalie Hemby, Ashley Monroe, and Waylon Payne.
The album aims to highlight various sounds and stories within country music without changing its core style.
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A British TikTok influencer, Brooke George, is accused of killing a man in Dubai and may face execution if found guilty. She says she acted in self-defense after the man became abusive during her visit.
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Brooke George, 23, from Kent, England, has been charged with premeditated murder in Dubai.
The man she allegedly killed was 26 years old and met her through Facebook.
Dubai police arrested her on June 22, and she is currently held at Bur Dubai police station.
George claims the man became controlling and abusive during her visit.
She says she stabbed him with a kitchen knife to defend herself after he attacked her.
If convicted, Dubai law could allow execution by firing squad.
George was reportedly forced to strip in front of male officers with no female officers present.
Her family says she contacted them in panic after the attack and was frightened before the incident.
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Robert Jenrick, the shadow chancellor of Reform UK, said it is reasonable for the media to ask questions about Nigel Farage’s £5 million donation from a cryptocurrency billionaire. Farage has said the donation is private, but the money is currently under investigation by the parliamentary standards commissioner.
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Nigel Farage received a £5 million personal donation from Christopher Harborne, a crypto investor based in Thailand.
Farage initially said the money was for personal security, then later referred to it as a Brexit-related reward.
The donation is being investigated by the parliamentary commissioner for standards.
Robert Jenrick said voters have not asked him about this money during elections, but media questions about it are legitimate.
Jenrick assured there is no donor influencing Reform UK’s policies.
Labour’s Anna Turley has asked the Financial Conduct Authority to look into whether Farage’s comments on cryptocurrency benefited the donor.
Reform UK is facing internal disagreements and competition from another right-wing party, Restore Britain.
Farage’s party’s poll ratings have slightly dropped recently, while Labour’s ratings have improved.
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South African civil groups warn that cuts to U.S. funding for HIV programs will harm vulnerable groups, especially adolescent girls and women. The U.S. is ending its support through the PEPFAR program, which has funded South Africa's HIV fight for 20 years and helped save millions of lives.
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The U.S. plans to phase out over $400 million in annual HIV program funding to South Africa by September 2025.
South Africa has about 8 million people living with HIV, the highest number in the world.
President Donald Trump ordered the cut in foreign aid due to political disagreements, including South Africa’s land and racial policies.
The U.S. State Department required South African officials to condemn race-based violence as part of the conditions for continued aid.
PEPFAR funding made up about 17% of South Africa’s HIV program budget but did not cover most HIV medication costs.
Some local HIV programs have already closed, and around 3,000 health workers lost their jobs after funding was reduced.
South Africa created a $45 million emergency fund to address the funding gap from the U.S. cutbacks.
Prevention services for HIV have suffered, with focus shifting to maintaining treatment for existing patients.
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A dog expert explains that hugging dogs may make them uncomfortable because it limits their freedom to move. Many dogs tolerate hugs but do not enjoy them, and owners should watch for signs that their dog is uneasy during close contact.
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Hugging is a human way to show love, but it is not natural or comfortable for most dogs.
Dogs may feel pressured or trapped by hugs because they can’t easily move away.
Some dogs tolerate hugs due to trust but do not necessarily enjoy them.
Dogs scared by hugs might include rescue dogs, those with health issues, or dogs not used to close contact.
Signs of discomfort include freezing, turning the head away, licking lips, yawning, showing the whites of eyes, pinned ears, tucked tail, avoiding eye contact, or trying to move away.
Children often hug dogs tightly and may not recognize warning signs of stress or fear in dogs.
Owners should never punish a dog for growling, as growling is a way dogs communicate discomfort.
Alternative ways to bond include gentle petting, playing games, and letting dogs have choices in interactions.
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A mother from Nebraska used a baby camera to check on her twin two-year-old sons and saw them sitting inside a drawer talking and rubbing lotion on each other’s feet. The twins had just been moved from cribs to beds, which led to new mischief at bedtime.
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Taylor Dane has twin sons named Briggs and Breck, who are close and care for each other.
The twins were moved from cribs to big kid beds after climbing out of their cribs.
After moving to beds, the boys started new mischievous behaviors at night.
One night, at 10:45 p.m., Dane saw on the baby cam that the twins pulled out a drawer and sat inside it talking.
The twins were rubbing lotion on each other’s feet during this time.
Dane laughed but eventually put them back to bed against their wishes.
The video of this event was recorded four years ago, when the twins were two years old.
Even though they are now six, the twins continue to be playful and active.
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A priest from the rebel Catholic group Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) compared their situation to that of Joan of Arc, who was condemned by the Church but later declared a saint. The SSPX plans to consecrate four new bishops without approval from the Pope, a move that could lead to their excommunication.
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The SSPX is a breakaway Catholic group that opposes certain modern Church changes.
They will consecrate four new bishops on July 1 without papal approval.
The Vatican warns this could result in the SSPX being excommunicated.
SSPX Father Denis Puga compared the group’s persecution to Joan of Arc’s condemnation.
Joan of Arc was condemned for heresy in 1431 but later retried and declared a saint.
The SSPX rejects a Vatican 2023 declaration allowing blessings of same-sex couples.
The SSPX split from the official Church after unauthorized bishop consecrations in 1988.
Pope Benedict XVI lifted some SSPX excommunications in 2009 but did not restore full Church status.
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Two earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday night, causing severe damage and many deaths. Rescue teams are searching for survivors amid ongoing efforts to assess the impact.
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Venezuela experienced two earthquakes in a short time on Wednesday night.
The earthquakes caused significant destruction in affected areas.
The death toll has risen substantially after the events.
Emergency crews are actively looking for people trapped or injured.
Authorities are still evaluating the full extent of the damage.
Experts, including geologists, are analyzing the earthquakes to understand them better.
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This week, peace talks continued between the United States and Iran. In other news, the former head of the Scottish National Party, Peter Murrell, was sentenced to prison for stealing over £400,000 from the party, and a man in Cardiff returned dumped rubbish to the person who illegally left it after checking CCTV footage.
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The US and Iran held ongoing peace talks this week.
Peter Murrell, former SNP chief executive, was jailed for embezzling more than £400,000.
A Cardiff resident returned seven bags of illegally dumped rubbish to the fly-tipper’s home.
The man found the fly-tipper by reviewing CCTV recordings.
The quiz mentioned in the article covers various current world events.
The article briefly involves former President Donald Trump but does not detail the specific incident.
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Taylor Swift has reportedly rented Madison Square Garden for the Fourth of July weekend. There are rumors that she and Travis Kelce might get married there.
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Taylor Swift has booked Madison Square Garden for the Fourth of July weekend.
The New York Times reported this news.
Rumors suggest the booking could be for a wedding.
The potential wedding is between Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
Madison Square Garden is a large and famous arena in New York City.
Neither Taylor Swift nor Travis Kelce has officially confirmed the wedding plans.
The news was covered by CBS News.
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The U.S. military is helping Venezuela after two strong earthquakes hit the country and caused many deaths. U.S. forces are moving quickly to provide airlift, logistics, and lifesaving aid to people affected by the disaster.
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Two powerful earthquakes struck Venezuela overnight.
More than 160 people died because of the earthquakes.
The U.S. military is working with the U.S. State Department to provide aid.
The U.S. Southern Command is leading the military response.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered the quick deployment of aid.
The aid includes airlift and logistical support to reach those in need.
The goal is to deliver lifesaving help as fast as possible.
This response shows cooperation between the U.S. and Venezuelan aid efforts.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. took control of Venezuela six months ago by sending special forces to capture leader Nicolás Maduro. After two large earthquakes hit northern Venezuela, the U.S. is sending search and rescue teams, medical supplies, and aerial images to help assess the damage, while promising to support the Venezuelan people during the crisis.
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President Trump claimed U.S. special forces entered Venezuela to capture Nicolás Maduro six months ago.
Two massive earthquakes struck northern Venezuela, causing at least 164 deaths and over 1,000 injuries.
Buildings collapsed in Caracas, and the main international airport in La Guaira was shut down due to damage.
The U.S. is sending search and rescue teams, medical supplies, and aerial images to Venezuela.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed solidarity with Venezuela’s people and is coordinating aid efforts.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), which handled much humanitarian aid, was closed nearly a year ago.
The closure of USAID may slow the U.S. response to natural disasters and reduce humanitarian support in places like Venezuela.
Venezuela faces ongoing challenges such as heavy national debt, lack of democratic elections, corruption, and damaged infrastructure.
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A sociologist from New York University says that during heatwaves, strong community connections are just as important as technology to save lives. He studied Chicago’s 1995 heatwave and found that neighborhoods with good social support had fewer deaths than others with the same poverty level. He warns that as climate change speeds up, cities need to build both social and physical ways to protect vulnerable people.
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Professor Eric Klinenberg from NYU studied the 1995 Chicago heatwave.
He found that death rates depend on social connections, not just weather or technology.
Social infrastructure means places and activities that help neighbors check on and help each other.
Neighborhoods with similar poverty suffered different death rates based on social support.
France is currently experiencing a heatwave and has improved since a deadly one in 2003.
Klinenberg warns climate change is happening faster than cities can adapt.
Social isolation and inequality make heatwaves more dangerous for some people.
Building community ties is as important as using cooling technology to protect people.
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President Donald Trump criticized European NATO allies during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. He expressed frustration over their lack of support for a U.S.-Israeli conflict involving Iran.
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President Trump met with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte.
The discussion focused on the situation with Iran.
President Trump expressed anger toward European allies.
He felt European NATO members were not supporting the U.S. and Israel in the conflict.
The report was covered by CBS News correspondent Aaron Navarro.
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