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Teen artists showcased their views on life today through art exhibits at the American University Museum and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival. These exhibits featured artwork on topics like self-doubt, school lockdowns, and protests, helping people see the issues teenagers face.
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Teen artists created art showing their lives and concerns in two exhibits in Washington, D.C.
One exhibit, "The Teen Experience," is at the American University Museum until August 10.
The Museum of Contemporary American Teenagers (MoCAT) organized these events but doesn't have a physical building.
Art topics included school lockdowns and self-image, depicted through various art forms.
A specific installation featured a school classroom with an emergency lockdown announcement.
MoCAT was started because teens' cultural contributions are often overlooked.
At the Smithsonian Folklife Festival, teens created art live, which focused on current issues like climate change and gun violence.
Teen artist Flair Doherty highlighted themes in a mural that addressed college stress, protests, and the pandemic.
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"black british music (2025)" is a new project by British artist Jim Legxacy that explores various sounds from the U.K. rap scene and beyond. During a performance in London, Drake praised the talent of London rappers, sparking conversations about the global impact of British hip-hop.
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Jim Legxacy released a project called "black british music (2025)" which mixes different music styles from the U.K. rap scene.
The project includes elements of Afrobeats, emo, drill, and garage music.
At the London Wireless Festival, Drake stated that no one can out-rap London rappers, highlighting artists like J Hus, Central Cee, Headie One, and Dave.
Drake's comments led to discussions about the influence and quality of British rap compared to American rap.
The project reflects the influence of Caribbean migrants, with a nod to the Windrush generation.
Legxacy's music incorporates different sounds and styles, offering a broad view of contemporary Black British music.
The project features samples and styles from various artists and genres, including pop punk and R&B influences.
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Israel has decided to allow limited aid into Gaza following international criticism. The Israeli military announced it will restart airdrops of aid and pause fighting in certain areas for 10 hours each day.
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Israel will allow some aid to enter Gaza amid global criticism.
The Israeli military plans to restart dropping aid from the air into Gaza.
Israel will pause fighting for 10 hours daily in specific areas.
The decision follows worldwide demands for more humanitarian support in Gaza.
The information was reported by Morning Edition on July 28, 2025.
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The US and China are set to begin new discussions, hoping to extend their current pause on increased import tariffs by another 90 days. This comes just after the US announced a trade agreement with the European Union, aiming to ease trade tensions.
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The US and China are starting new trade talks on Monday in Sweden.
The current 90-day pause on tariffs between the US and China ends on August 12.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are leading the talks.
The US and China had previously raised tariffs on each other's imports to over 100%.
Last week, Bessent said talks with China were going well and might lead to another truce.
The South China Morning Post reported that both countries expect to extend the truce by three months.
The US recently made trade deals with the European Union and Japan, reducing some trade tensions.
The US has also reached tariff agreements with the UK, Indonesia, and Vietnam.
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Kim Yo Jong, a senior official in North Korea and sister to leader Kim Jong Un, stated that North Korea is not interested in talks with South Korea. She criticized efforts by South Korea's new president, Lee Jae-myung, to improve ties between the two countries.
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Kim Yo Jong declined South Korea's offer for dialogue.
South Korean President Lee Jae-myung halted loudspeaker broadcasts at the North-South border as a goodwill gesture.
Kim responded that this reversal could not easily fix past actions.
The North Korean statement criticized South Korea's trust in its alliance with the United States.
The new South Korean administration aims to improve relations with North Korea.
South Korea recently returned six North Koreans who had crossed its maritime border.
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Thai and Cambodian leaders met in Malaysia to talk about stopping the fighting at their border. The clashes began after a land mine explosion injured Thai soldiers and have resulted in deaths and displacements. The meeting aims for a ceasefire, with leaders from other countries watching the talks.
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Thai and Cambodian leaders met in Malaysia to discuss a ceasefire.
Fighting started after a land mine injured five Thai soldiers.
At least 35 people have died, and over 260,000 people have been displaced.
Both countries have pulled back their ambassadors and closed border crossings, except for Cambodian workers going home.
The U.S. and China sent representatives to observe the talks.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), a regional group, is hosting the meeting urging peace.
The U.S. President hinted that trade deals might be at risk if violence continues.
Pope Leo XIV mentioned the conflict during prayers, focusing on the affected families and children.
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A passenger train carrying 100 people derailed in southwestern Germany, resulting in at least three deaths and injuring dozens more. The accident occurred near Riedlingen, and authorities are investigating whether heavy rain and possible landslides contributed to the crash.
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The train derailed in the town of Riedlingen in Germany's Baden-Wurttemberg state.
At least three people died, including the train driver and a Deutsche Bahn employee.
Fifty people were injured, 25 of them seriously.
Authorities are investigating if recent heavy rains and a possible landslide caused the derailment.
The train was traveling from Sigmaringen to Ulm at the time of the accident.
Locals used helicopters to transport injured people to nearby hospitals.
Deutsche Bahn has provided a special hotline for affected individuals and their families.
Emergency chaplains and psychologists are available for support.
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During President Trump's five-day trip to Scotland, protests occurred in several cities, while some supporters also welcomed him. He visited his golf course in Aberdeenshire, and there were plans to meet with the British Prime Minister.
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President Trump visited Scotland for five days.
There were protests in several Scottish cities during his visit.
Some people supported Trump, cheering him at his golf course in Aberdeenshire.
Protesters displayed signs critical of Trump's policies and past associations.
Some signs referenced Scottish culture and Trump's Scottish heritage.
Trump was scheduled to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on July 27.
Supporters greeted Trump near Glasgow Prestwick Airport when he arrived.
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On a recent Monday, there were multiple attacks in Ukraine, including Russian strikes on Kyiv and Sumy, resulting in casualties. Ukraine retaliated with drone attacks on Russia, leading to temporary disruptions in St Petersburg. Additionally, Europe's political figures stressed the importance of anticorruption efforts in Ukraine, while Russia resumed flights to North Korea.
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Early Monday, Russian forces attacked Kyiv, wounding five people and damaging a residential building.
A Russian drone hit a bus in Ukraine's Sumy region, killing three and injuring 19 people.
Two people died in a landmine explosion in Sumy, and two more were killed in Donetsk attacks.
Ukraine launched drone attacks on Russia, affecting the St Petersburg area.
St Petersburg's Pulkovo airport experienced delays and closures due to these attacks.
A scheduled Navy Day parade in St Petersburg was canceled for security reasons.
Russia reported shooting down 291 Ukrainian drones on that Sunday.
European officials highlighted the importance of independent anticorruption bodies in Ukraine's government.
Russia restarted monthly direct flights between Moscow and Pyongyang, North Korea, for the first time in decades.
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The Trump administration is working on a peace deal between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Rwanda to end conflict in eastern DR Congo. The US aims to secure mineral resources from DR Congo, which are crucial for technology and industry, through trade agreements. US President Trump plans to host leaders from both countries to finalize the peace and economic arrangement.
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The US wants to end conflict in eastern DR Congo with a new peace initiative.
DR Congo is rich in minerals like cobalt and copper, important for electronics and electric vehicles.
China has previously secured many of these minerals from DR Congo.
Trump plans to host DR Congo and Rwanda leaders to finalize a peace agreement.
The US aims to make trade deals to access DR Congo's minerals in exchange for peace and security.
Concerns exist about DR Congo compromising control over its mineral resources.
The M23 rebel group has been active in eastern DR Congo and involved in mineral smuggling.
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Archaeologists have discovered a large number of ancient artifacts in Keeladi, a village in the Tamil Nadu state of India. These findings include over 15,000 items, such as coins and brick structures, which suggest the existence of a 2,500-year-old urban settlement in southern India. The discoveries are leading to discussions on the historical importance of southern Indian civilization and its role in the region's history.
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Keeladi is a village in southern India where a lot of old artifacts have been found.
Archaeologists from Tamil Nadu estimate these artifacts are about 2,000 to 2,500 years old.
The findings include items like terracotta pots, coins, beads, and elaborate brick structures.
Researchers believe the artifacts show signs of an ancient urban society with a literate population.
Excavations at Keeladi began in 2014 and have uncovered over 15,000 items from four acres.
The discoveries have spurred debates about the historical narratives of Indian civilization, particularly the idea that urban settlements were not only in northern India.
Keeladi's findings challenge existing beliefs about the spread of literacy and urbanization in ancient India.
The site has become a symbol of cultural pride in Tamil Nadu.
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In the village of Keeladi, Tamil Nadu, India, archaeologists have uncovered ancient artifacts that are about 2,000 to 2,500 years old. This discovery, which includes urban settlement structures, has sparked interest and debate regarding India's historical narratives, particularly in highlighting southern India's ancient urban society.
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Keeladi is a site in Tamil Nadu where archaeologists found artifacts dating back 2,000 to 2,500 years ago.
The findings include terracotta pots, brick structures, coins, and more, suggesting an ancient urban society.
Excavations started in 2014, uncovering over 15,000 artifacts from just four acres of the site.
The site shows evidence of a literate society with distinct areas for living, burial, and industrial activities.
Keeladi was one of 100 sites chosen for excavation by the Archaeological Survey of India in 2013.
The discoveries challenge the focus on northern India as the origin of ancient Indian civilization.
The findings have sparked political and historical discussions, symbolizing state pride and identity.
The Keeladi artifacts present a broader understanding of ancient life in southern India, rivaling northern historical narratives.
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Israeli forces killed at least 63 people in Gaza shortly after announcing a daily 10-hour pause for allowing humanitarian aid into the area. Despite this, air strikes continued, hitting areas that were meant to be safe. The humanitarian situation in Gaza is worsening, with many residents facing severe hunger.
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Israeli forces killed at least 63 people in Gaza during air strikes.
The Israeli military planned daily 10-hour pauses from 10 am to 8 pm in some parts of Gaza for aid deliveries.
Designated aid corridors were meant to be open from 6 am to 11 pm.
Air strikes resumed on the first day of the announced pause.
Gaza's health ministry reported six more deaths due to hunger, increasing the total to 133.
The World Food Programme stated that one in three Gaza residents has gone days without food.
Nearly 500,000 people in Gaza are living in famine-like conditions.
The United Arab Emirates and Jordan have conducted airdrops for aid, but deliveries are unsafe and insufficient.
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A cargo ship named X-Press Pearl sank off the coast of Sri Lanka in 2021, leading to the largest recorded plastic spill, along with other toxic substances. Volunteers have been working to clean up the beaches, but scientists now worry that the remaining plastic may be getting more toxic over time as it absorbs ocean pollution.
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The X-Press Pearl disaster occurred in 2021, causing a large plastic spill off Sri Lanka's coast.
The spill involved billions of tiny plastic pellets called nurdles, along with other harmful chemicals.
The plastic spill caused visible damage, with dead marine life like turtles and dolphins washing up on shores.
Volunteers initially removed large amounts of plastic but now find it harder as the pellets are buried in the sand.
New research suggests these plastic pellets might be becoming more toxic by absorbing pollutants from the ocean.
The disaster began when a leaking container onboard the ship could not be unloaded at ports before reaching Sri Lanka.
The ship caught fire and sank, spilling its cargo and pollutants about nine nautical miles from the coast.
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The United States and the European Union have agreed to a trade deal setting a 15 percent tariff on most goods. This deal avoids a potential trade war that could have impacted global markets. The agreement was finalized after a meeting between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.
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The US and EU agreed to a 15 percent tariff on most goods.
The deal prevents a trade war between the US and EU.
The agreement was reached during a meeting in Scotland.
The US originally planned to impose 30 percent tariffs on EU imports.
Trump stated the EU will buy around $750 billion of US energy and increase investments in the US by $600 billion.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz noted the deal helps avoid harm to the German auto industry.
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni wants to see more details of the deal.
A separate US-UK trade deal is still partly unfinished.
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The new trade deal between the United States and the European Union involves the EU agreeing to buy $750 billion worth of U.S. energy over three years. This deal aims to reduce the EU's reliance on Russian gas. The specifics on how this increase in imports will happen are still unclear.
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The European Union plans to buy $750 billion of U.S. energy over a three-year period.
This agreement is meant to help the EU reduce its dependence on Russian gas supplies.
EU President Ursula von der Leyen highlighted the necessity to cut down Russian LNG (liquefied natural gas) imports.
The EU's purchase of U.S. LNG and oil has increased since Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
European companies are already making deals for future American LNG projects.
The details on how the EU will manage such a large increase in energy imports are not clear.
Current U.S. energy exports to the EU are about $78 billion a year. The new total would be a significant increase even if it includes these existing exports.
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The United States and the European Union have reached a new trade agreement after tense discussions. This deal promises significant investments and tariff revenues, and both sides see it as a win. However, details about the exact nature and timing of investments remain unclear.
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The US and EU finalized a trade deal following weeks of negotiations between top trade officials.
The deal includes expected $90 billion in tariff revenue for the US based on last year's trade numbers.
The EU avoided higher tariffs, agreeing to a rate of 15% instead of the initially threatened 30%.
President Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen view the agreement as a success.
The agreement comes before new US-China trade discussions.
President Trump has criticized Europe's trade practices, specifically citing a trade deficit.
The EU plans to make its trade relationship with the US more balanced and sustainable.
The deal highlights President Trump’s focus on revising international trade practices.
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The people in Gaza are facing food shortages because Israel has been blocking essential supplies and carrying out continuous attacks. Experts warn that this situation can significantly harm the long-term health of Gaza's residents.
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Gaza is experiencing food shortages.
Israel has blocked important supplies from reaching Gaza for months.
Continuous attacks by Israel have contributed to the crisis.
Health experts predict long-term health problems for the people of Gaza.
Dr. Nick Maynard worked as a surgeon in Gaza with Medical Aid for Palestinians.
Dr. Tanya Haj-Hassan treats severe malnutrition in Gaza.
Alex de Waal, from the World Peace Foundation, studies and writes about famines.
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The United States and the European Union have agreed on a trade deal that imposes a 15% tariff on all EU goods imported to the US. This deal, made between US President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, also involves the EU increasing its investment in the US and purchasing American military and energy products.
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The US and EU agreed to a trade deal with a 15% tariff on EU goods.
The deal ended a standoff and avoided a threatened 30% tariff by the US.
The EU will open its market to some US products with zero tariffs.
The EU agreed to invest $600 billion in the US and purchase American military and energy products.
The agreement is part of Trump’s effort to reduce the US trade deficit.
The US maintains a 50% tariff on steel and aluminum globally.
Last year, EU-US trade in goods totaled about $975.9 billion.
The deal aims to strengthen trade ties between the EU and US, covering nearly a third of global trade.
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Syria will hold parliamentary elections from September 15 to 20. These will be the first elections since the former leader, Bashar al-Assad, was ousted. A new interim government is managing the country's transition.
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Syria will hold parliamentary elections between September 15 and 20.
Elections are the first since the fall of former President Bashar al-Assad.
One-third of the 210 parliamentary seats will be appointed by interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa.
The remaining seats will be elected through an electoral college in each province.
A temporary constitution creates an interim parliament until a permanent one is established.
Recent sectarian violence in Suwayda has escalated tensions in Syria.
Fighting involved armed Bedouin clans and the Druze religious minority.
Israel conducted air strikes on Syrian government forces, citing defending the Druze community.
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