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The CDC's drowning prevention program, which aimed to reduce drowning deaths through data collection and intervention strategies, has been halted due to the Trump administration's decision to eliminate the team in its 2026 budget. The program was created in response to an increase in drowning deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic and collaborated with organizations like the YMCA to provide free swim lessons to high-risk children.
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The CDC began a drowning prevention program due to increased drowning deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The program focused on identifying risk factors for drowning and effective prevention methods.
The Trump administration has proposed eliminating this program in its 2026 budget.
Drowning is the leading cause of death among children ages 1 to 4 in the U.S.
The program collaborated with the YMCA to offer free swim lessons to high-risk children.
Children on the autism spectrum are 160 times more likely than their peers to die from drowning.
Drowning results in significant economic costs, estimated at over $50 billion per year in the U.S.
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France has given back to Madagascar three human skulls that were taken during the colonial period. One of the skulls is believed to belong to King Toera, a Madagascan king who was killed by French troops in 1897. The skulls were handed over at a ceremony at the French Ministry of Culture.
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France returned three human skulls to Madagascar.
One skull is thought to be that of Madagascan King Toera.
The skulls were taken during France's colonization of Madagascar in 1897.
The ceremony took place at the French Ministry of Culture.
Scientists confirmed the skulls are from the Sakalava ethnic group.
France has a law from 2023 to help return such artefacts.
Madagascar gained its independence from France in 1960.
There are plans to honor the skulls in Madagascar on the anniversary of King Toera's execution.
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President Trump has imposed a 50% tariff on products from India due to its purchase of Russian oil. In response, Indian Prime Minister Modi has encouraged citizens to buy more products made in India.
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President Trump imposed a 50% tariff on Indian products.
These tariffs are among the highest Trump has set globally and the highest in Asia.
The tariffs are linked to India's purchase of oil from Russia.
Initially, Trump delayed the tariffs to allow time for negotiations.
Planned trade talks between the U.S. and India about the tariffs were canceled.
Indian Prime Minister Modi urged citizens to buy Indian-made goods.
Modi emphasized the need for India to become self-reliant.
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The article explores the slang term "tea," which means gossip or news, and traces its origins to Black gay culture. It also discusses how the term has spread into mainstream culture, partly due to internet memes.
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"Tea" as a slang term means gossip or news about what's happening.
The term originated in Black gay culture, as described in a 1991 book by anthropologist William G. Hawkeswood.
The word has been explained as early as the 1970s, with roots in Southern Black communities.
"Tea" has a long history, with the drink itself originating from East Asia.
The slang usage became widely popular due to a meme featuring Kermit the Frog sipping tea.
The Kermit meme started around 2014 and was often used for making snide or humorous comments online.
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Scientists are now seriously studying UFOs, which are mysterious objects seen in the sky. They are working to understand these objects and solve the mystery behind them.
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UFOs stand for Unidentified Flying Objects.
Scientists are now taking the study of UFOs seriously.
These objects are mysterious and have been seen in the sky for years.
The research aims to unravel the mystery behind these strange objects.
The topic of UFOs was in the shadows but is now getting more attention from scientists.
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An investigation is underway into a helicopter crash on the Isle of Wight, where three people died. The Air Accidents Investigation Branch is collecting evidence and the wreckage was removed. The investigation might take up to a year to conclude.
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The crash happened on Monday morning near Shanklin on the Isle of Wight.
Three people, Justyna Czoska, Wojciech Kowalkowski, and Simon Hewitt, died in the crash.
One person was airlifted to a trauma center at University Hospital Southampton.
The helicopter, a Robinson R44 II, took off from Sandown Airport around 09:00 BST.
It was conducting a flying lesson with four people on board, including the pilot.
Witnesses reported seeing the helicopter spirally before it crashed at 09:20.
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB) is leading the investigation, which may take 12 months.
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The United States has imposed a combined 50% tariff on Indian goods. This affects $48.2 billion in exports. India expects negative impacts on trade and economic growth.
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The U.S. has imposed a 50% tariff on various Indian products.
These tariffs affect $48.2 billion worth of Indian exports to the U.S.
Sectors like textiles, gems, leather, food, and automobiles could be heavily impacted.
Pharmaceuticals and electronic goods are exempt from the new tariffs.
Officials warn these tariffs could lead to job losses and slower economic growth in India.
The U.S. aims to gain access to India's agriculture and dairy markets.
India’s Prime Minister Modi has vowed to protect local jobs and resist U.S. pressure.
A planned U.S. delegation visit to India for trade talks was canceled.
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North Korea criticized South Korean President Lee Jae-myung after he spoke in the United States about the importance of denuclearizing the Korean Peninsula. Lee made these remarks after meeting former US President Donald Trump to emphasize peace between the Koreas and strengthening the South Korea-US alliance. North Korea, through its state media, dismissed Lee’s speech, reaffirming its stance as a nuclear weapons state.
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North Korea called South Korean President Lee Jae-myung a "confrontation maniac" after his speech in the US.
Lee emphasized the need for denuclearization to secure peace and improve the South Korea-US relationship.
North Korea's state media criticized Lee, calling his actions hypocritical and dismissing his denuclearization goal.
The state media restated North Korea's position as a nuclear-armed state due to external threats.
Denuclearization is considered impractical by North Korea according to their latest statements.
Lee took office in June and wants to improve relations with North Korea, but has faced resistance.
North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un's sister, Kim Yo Jong, previously rejected South Korean efforts to improve relations.
North Korea is estimated to have around 50 nuclear warheads.
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The Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge in China, which is set to become the world's tallest bridge, has successfully passed a five-day load-bearing test. This test involved placing 96 trucks on specific points of the bridge to ensure its structural safety before opening to traffic.
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The bridge is located in Guizhou province, China.
It will become the tallest bridge in the world once completed.
The bridge stands 625 meters above a river.
The tests were carried out for five days.
96 trucks were used to test the bridge's strength.
The bridge is also set to be the largest span bridge in a mountainous area.
The bridge is scheduled to open in late September.
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A time capsule buried by Princess Diana at Great Ormond Street Hospital in 1991 was recently opened. The capsule contained items chosen by children to represent life in the 1990s, including a Kylie Minogue CD and a pocket TV. It was opened to allow for construction at the hospital.
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Princess Diana buried the time capsule at Great Ormond Street Hospital in 1991.
The capsule included items like a Kylie Minogue CD, a solar-powered calculator, and a pocket TV.
The items were meant to show what life was like in the 1990s.
Two children, who won a competition, helped choose the items for the capsule.
The capsule was opened early because the hospital is building a new children's cancer center.
Princess Diana became president of the hospital in 1989 and visited several times before her death.
Some damage occurred to the items in the capsule, but they mostly remain intact.
The hospital will use the new center to research better treatments for childhood cancers.
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Israeli military launched an attack on Nasser Hospital in Gaza, claiming it targeted a Hamas surveillance camera and killed six Hamas fighters. Hamas contested this account, stating none of the people killed were their members and that some named by Israel were killed at different times and places. The attack and subsequent strike on rescuers led to the death of journalists, and it drew worldwide criticism.
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Israeli military attacked Nasser Hospital in Gaza.
They claimed they were aiming at a Hamas camera and killed six Hamas fighters.
Hamas disputed this, saying none of those killed were members of their group.
Hamas also stated that two people named by Israel were killed elsewhere and at other times.
The attack included what is known as a "double-tap strike," targeting rescuers after the initial strike.
This attack resulted in the death of several journalists and medics.
The international community, including the EU, condemned the attack.
Human rights groups accused Israel of committing war crimes in Gaza due to civilian casualties.
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Despite sanctions from the U.S. and Europe after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, several countries continue to import goods from Russia. These imports show that the sanctions have not completely stopped trade with Russia.
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Sanctions and trade rules were put in place after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
The U.S. and European countries are still importing products from Russia.
These imports suggest that the sanctions have not completely stopped all trade.
The focus is on economic and trade relationships between Russia and other countries.
Sanctions aim to encourage a change in Russia's actions by limiting trade.
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People in Louisville, Kentucky, have come together to help a boy from Gaza who lost part of his leg in a bombing. Their support will provide him with a prosthetic limb.
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A boy from Gaza lost part of his leg due to a bombing.
The community in Louisville, Kentucky, is helping him.
They are providing him with a prosthetic limb.
The story highlights a cross-border community effort.
The situation involves support for a medical need resulting from a conflict.
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The article discusses the potential deportation of a person named Abrego Garcia to Uganda, a country he has no ties to. Experts suggest that sending someone to a third-party country can be rare, expensive, complicated, and legally unclear.
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Abrego Garcia might be deported to Uganda.
He has no personal or legal connection to Uganda.
Sending someone to a third-party country like Uganda is uncommon.
This type of deportation can be costly.
It is a complex process with legal challenges.
Experts question the legal basis for such deportations.
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Australia expelled Iran's ambassador after blaming Tehran for anti-Semitic attacks in Sydney and Melbourne. The Australian government denied that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu influenced this decision. Both Iran and Israel responded with statements regarding the situation.
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Australia expelled Iran's ambassador, Ahmad Sadeghi, from Canberra.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said there was credible intelligence linking Iran to anti-Semitic attacks.
Australian Minister Tony Burke denied Israeli involvement in the decision.
Israeli spokesperson David Mencer praised Australia's actions but claimed Israeli influence.
Netanyahu criticized Albanese as a "weak politician" over the Palestinian state recognition.
Iran rejected Australia's accusations and hinted at a possible response.
The Jewish Council of Australia expressed shock at Iran's alleged involvement.
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Venezuela is sending military ships and drones to patrol its coastline after the United States sent warships near its waters for a drug trafficking mission. The U.S. accuses Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro of being involved in drug trafficking, while Venezuela claims the U.S. is trying to change its government.
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Venezuela plans to use military vessels and drones to monitor its coast.
The U.S. sent warships near Venezuela claiming it is part of a mission against drug trafficking.
The U.S. deployed various ships, including a submarine and over 4,500 service members.
The U.S. government accuses President Maduro of being involved with drug cartels.
The U.S. offered a reward of $50 million for Maduro's capture or prosecution on drug charges.
Venezuela's military also moved 15,000 troops to its border with Colombia to address security concerns.
Venezuelan officials deny the drug trafficking allegations and accuse the U.S. of hostile actions.
Venezuela claims it does not produce cocaine and criticizes U.S. drug consumption issues.
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A U.S. diplomat, Tom Barrack, caused anger in Lebanon after telling journalists there to "act civilised" during a press briefing. His comments followed a meeting with Lebanon's President, and they sparked criticism from Lebanese media and officials. The Union of Journalists in Lebanon called for a boycott of Barrack until he apologizes.
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Tom Barrack is a U.S. ambassador and special envoy for Syria.
He made controversial comments to Lebanese journalists, asking them to "act civilised."
The comments were made in Beirut after Barrack's meeting with the Lebanese President, Joseph Aoun.
Barrack suggested that press chaos in the Middle East was linked to regional conflict.
His remarks were criticized as arrogant and reflecting a colonial mentality.
The Lebanese Presidency expressed regret and supported local journalists.
The Union of Journalists urged media outlets to boycott Barrack until he issues an apology.
The U.S. Department of State did not immediately comment on the situation.
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Taylor Swift announced her engagement to NFL player Travis Kelce through an Instagram post. The news quickly spread online, with fans reacting with excitement and surprise.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement on Instagram.
They have been in a relationship for just under two years.
The engagement post on Instagram received over 18 million likes.
Swift wore a Ralph Lauren dress and a Cartier watch in the post.
The engagement ring is from Artifex Fine Jewelry, with prices starting at $29,000.
The proposal setting included roses and other flowers, creating a woodland theme.
A song rumored to be about Kelce, "So High School," accompanied the Instagram post.
Fans reacted emotionally, sharing their excitement on social media.
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A man named Dezi Freeman is wanted by police in Victoria, Australia, for allegedly killing two police officers and injuring a third. Freeman is known as a "sovereign citizen," which means he rejects government authority and laws. The police are actively searching for him due to his history of extreme views and actions.
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Dezi Freeman, also known as Desmond Christopher Filby, is accused of killing two police officers and injuring another in Victoria, Australia.
Freeman calls himself a "sovereign citizen," a group that rejects government rules.
He has a long history of conflict with police and has expressed extreme views against authority online.
Freeman was involved in various incidents, including trying to arrest officials in court and being part of anti-government protests.
During the Covid pandemic, Freeman's behavior reportedly became more extreme, and he became outspoken against health measures like masks and vaccinations.
The police have been searching for Freeman actively following the violent incident.
Previously, Freeman had legal issues mainly related to driving offences, and he has shown defiance in court settings.
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Fighting between Russia and Ukraine continues with casualties reported on both sides. Talks around peace and potential security guarantees for Ukraine are ongoing, involving various international leaders and countries.
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Russian attacks in Ukraine's Donetsk region resulted in one death and six injuries, including miners trapped underground.
Ukrainian attacks in the Russian-held Kherson region killed one and injured three.
Russian forces have taken control of specific areas in Ukraine's Dnipropetrovsk region.
Russia reported shooting down numerous Ukrainian drones and missiles in a single day.
Ukrainian men aged 18 to 22 can now freely cross Ukraine's borders despite martial law.
Over 200,000 cases have been opened regarding Ukrainian soldiers absent without leave.
Talks about security guarantees for Ukraine in a peace deal with Russia are underway, involving the U.S. and other nations.
There’s a potential for Exxon Mobil to resume joint projects with Russian company Rosneft if a peace process progresses.
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