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A series of storms caused flash flooding along the East Coast, leading to damage in several areas. A video captured the moment a roof collapsed during the flooding. People in affected communities are now working to clean up after the storms.
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The East Coast experienced heavy storms that caused flash flooding.
Flash flooding is sudden, intense flooding that happens quickly.
A roof collapsed during the flooding, as shown in a video report.
The flooding caused widespread damage across multiple locations.
Residents and officials are involved in cleanup efforts following the storms.
The event was covered by CBS News with reports and video footage.
The flooding was part of a series of storms impacting the region.
The damage disrupted normal activities and required emergency responses.
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In Montpellier, France, some apartments are designed to stay cool during heatwaves without using air conditioning. These buildings use special features like latticework for airflow and curved walls that block the sun, keeping indoor temperatures below 25°C.
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The apartments are located in Montpellier, France.
They remain comfortable during heatwaves without air conditioning.
Middle Eastern-style latticework helps improve airflow and ventilation.
Curved building facades act like big sunshades to reduce heat inside.
Indoor temperatures rarely go above 25 degrees Celsius (77°F).
The design focuses on keeping people cool naturally using architecture.
This approach helps reduce energy use and limits air conditioning demand.
The project highlights new ideas to adapt homes to hotter weather caused by climate change.
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President Donald Trump criticized NATO again, saying he was disappointed with Europe’s response during the US conflict with Iran. He said he was testing whether America’s allies would support the US, but believes they may not stand by the US as the US has supported them in the past.
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President Trump renewed his criticism of NATO.
He expressed disappointment with Europe’s response in the US war with Iran.
Trump said he asked for European support to test the alliance.
He said the US did not need help but wanted to see if allies would be there for the US.
Trump questioned whether NATO members would support the US as the US has helped them before.
The issue of NATO support has been a major point of disagreement between Trump and the alliance.
He made these remarks during a meeting with Turkey’s president.
The article was published recently, about 18 hours ago.
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President Donald Trump said he is considering allowing Turkey back into the F-35 fighter jet program and selling jets to the Turkish air force. Turkey was removed from the program in 2019 after buying a Russian missile system, which the U.S. says poses security risks.
Key Facts
President Trump met with Turkish President Erdoğan in Ankara and showed openness to selling F-35 jets to Turkey.
Turkey was expelled from the F-35 program in 2019 because it bought Russia’s S-400 missile defense system.
Allowing Turkey back would make it the first country in the region involved in building F-35s and the second to have them after Israel.
Israel opposes the sale, fearing it would threaten the regional power balance and violate U.S. promises to protect Israel’s military edge.
Vice President Vance said the Pentagon is reviewing how the U.S. could legally sell F-35s to Turkey despite its Russian defense system.
18 U.S. lawmakers have urged Congress to block any sale of F-35 jets to Turkey while it still operates the S-400.
President Trump praised Turkey as a loyal U.S. ally and noted it did not join the war with Iran despite missile attacks on Turkish soil.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu recently asked President Trump to avoid selling weapons that would strengthen Turkey’s air force.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has asked NATO for more missile defenses after deadly Russian attacks on Kyiv. The United States has used a large part of its missile defenses in the Iran war, reducing the supply available to Ukraine and its allies.
Key Facts
Russia’s missile strikes on Kyiv have caused many deaths recently.
Zelensky asked NATO members to increase air defense support at a summit in Ankara.
The U.S. has used about half of its Patriot and THAAD missile interceptors in the Iran conflict.
This use has strained the global supply of these missile defenses.
Ukraine’s air defenses are running low on interceptors, making it harder to stop missile and drone attacks.
The U.S. has delayed or canceled deliveries of some weapons, including missile systems, to Europe.
Turkey, with NATO’s second-largest military, plays a key role in regional security facing the threat from Russia.
Replenishing missile stockpiles could take 1 to 4 years according to experts from the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
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Common, an award-winning artist, talks about his role in the TV series "Silo," which has returned for its third season. He shares what interested him in his character and mentions some of his recent performances at events like the BET Awards and the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
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Common stars in the TV series "Silo."
"Silo" is in its third season.
Common has won Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy awards.
He explains why he was attracted to his character in the show.
Common recently performed at the BET Awards.
He also performed at the opening of the Obama Presidential Center.
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President Donald Trump said he is not worried about selling F-35 fighter jets to Turkey. He made the remarks during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan in Ankara, despite concerns from others about this decision.
Key Facts
President Trump supports selling F-35 jets to Turkey.
This position goes against previous objections and concerns.
The meeting took place in Ankara, Turkey.
Concerns include Turkey’s use of the Russian S-400 missile system.
Some worry Turkey might transfer the S-400 system to other countries.
The F-35 is a highly advanced U.S. fighter jet.
U.S. officials have previously worried about Turkey’s ties with Russia affecting security.
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The 39th episode of Love Island Season 13 will be released on July 8, 2026. Viewers can watch it on Hulu starting at midnight Pacific Time, with the episode focusing on a movie night and ongoing drama among the islanders.
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Love Island Season 13 Episode 39 releases on July 8, 2026.
The episode becomes available on Hulu at 12 a.m. PT / 3 a.m. ET.
A Hulu subscription costing at least $11.99 per month is needed to watch.
New episodes air daily through the summer, except on Tuesdays.
Each episode lasts between 60 and 90 minutes.
Episode 39 features islanders dealing with relationship issues after Casa Amor.
During movie night, past arguments resurface while watching clips together.
The cast includes Robyn, Lorenzo, Mica, Sean, Ellie, Samraj, Lola, Sam, Angelista, Ope, Jasmine, and Aidan.
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Moldova’s president Maia Sandu is facing efforts by Russian sources to spread false information aimed at damaging her reputation and misleading people about Moldova’s plans to join the European Union. These actions highlight the need for Moldova to protect itself from online disinformation as it seeks closer ties with the EU.
Key Facts
Moldova wants to join the European Union.
Russian propaganda campaigns are targeting Moldova.
These campaigns try to harm President Maia Sandu’s reputation.
False information is spread to confuse citizens about EU membership.
Moldova needs to strengthen its digital defenses against disinformation.
The situation shows the tension between Western and Eastern influences in Moldova.
The report was made by Renaud Lefort for France 24.
The issue reflects broader challenges of outside influence on national politics.
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In Europe, farmers protested against a trade deal called MERCOSUR in front of the European Parliament. During these protests, fake news and AI-made videos spread false information, which affected public opinion and made the farmers cautious about being misled.
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Farmers protested against the MERCOSUR trade deal in Brussels, near the European Parliament.
Fake news used the protests to spread false stories online.
AI-generated videos were created to promote these fake stories.
The fake news reached many people and influenced what they believed about the protests.
Farmers themselves had to be careful not to be tricked by these false messages.
The issue shows how protests can become targets for disinformation campaigns.
The news report comes from France 24’s "Fact or Fake" segment.
The spread of fake news during protests is a concern for Europe’s political and social environment.
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Denmark is facing challenges from Russian aggression and pressure from the United States over Greenland. These issues have led to an increase in false information online, causing public confusion. Denmark is working to fight back against these fake news campaigns.
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Denmark deals with threats from Russia in the eastern region.
The United States pressures Denmark about Greenland’s strategic importance.
Fake news and disinformation campaigns target Denmark to influence public opinion.
These campaigns create divisions among the Danish population on important topics.
Danish authorities are actively trying to stop the spread of false information.
The situation shows how geopolitical conflicts can involve information warfare.
The article is part of a series focused on identifying false information in Europe.
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Marine Le Pen was found guilty of misusing European Union funds but her sentence was shortened by the Paris appeal court. The court reduced her ban from public office and allowed her to run for the French presidency in 2027, although she must wear an electronic ankle tag for one year under house arrest.
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Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzling EU funds intended for European Parliament members between 2004 and 2016.
The court shortened her sentence and reduced her five-year ban on holding public office, backdated to March 2025.
The judges decided the penalty had effectively already been served, clearing her path to run in the April 2027 presidential election.
She must wear an electronic ankle tag for one year under house arrest, but this does not legally stop her from running for president.
Le Pen has said she would not campaign while wearing the tag, as it would limit her freedom of movement.
She is the leader of the National Rally party and leads current opinion polls with under 10 months until the vote.
Emmanuel Macron, the current president, cannot run again in 2027 and has not commented on the verdict.
Le Pen plans to announce her decision about running and the tag during a live TV interview.
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French President Emmanuel Macron visited Damascus, Syria, and held a joint press conference with Syrian leaders. They discussed plans for Syria’s rebuilding, investment opportunities, and improving stability in the region.
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President Macron made a significant visit to Damascus, Syria.
French and Syrian leaders spoke about reconstructing Syria’s damaged infrastructure.
They emphasized the need for investment to help Syria’s economy recover.
Both sides discussed regional stability and security concerns.
The visit happened despite recent explosions near the area, highlighting security risks.
Syrian officials expressed hope to attract investors, while also acknowledging security challenges.
France showed interest in strengthening ties with Syria through this visit.
The press conference was part of ongoing efforts to support Syria’s rehabilitation.
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The 2026 World Cup highlights how national identity is complicated today. Many players on teams come from immigrant or diaspora backgrounds, raising questions about loyalty, race, and the effects of colonial history. The tournament also shows tensions between inclusion and exclusion, especially seen in treatment of minority players and immigration policies of host countries.
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Nineteen out of 26 players on Morocco’s World Cup team were born outside Morocco, mostly in Spain or France.
Many national teams, including those of the US, Canada, France, and others, have players from immigrant families.
Some European players come from communities linked to countries once colonized by their own nations.
After the Netherlands lost to Morocco, three Black Dutch players received racist abuse online.
The US government under President Trump has enforced strict immigration policies, focusing on white refugees while cracking down on mostly non-white immigrants.
ICE arrested around 400,000 immigrants in 2025 and intensified arrests in June 2026.
Over 120 rights groups issued a travel advisory before the World Cup citing concerns about exclusion and discrimination.
The US government denied entry to an award-winning Somali referee and imposed travel restrictions on the Iranian team.
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Oprah Winfrey chose Sophie Chen Keller’s novel "Little Wonder" for her book club. Sophie Chen Keller reads a part of the book, which tells a story about hope and love.
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Oprah Winfrey selected the book "Little Wonder" for her book club.
The book is written by Sophie Chen Keller.
Sophie Chen Keller is reading an excerpt from her novel.
The story focuses on themes of hope and love.
The reading was featured on CBS News.
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Nigel Farage, leader of the UK Reform party, resigned as a member of Parliament to stand for re-election after a controversy about not declaring a gift worth millions of pounds. He says he did nothing wrong and wants voters to decide his future amid investigations into his finances and donations.
Key Facts
Nigel Farage resigned as an MP to trigger a by-election in his Clacton constituency.
The controversy involves a £5 million gift from a billionaire crypto investor that Farage allegedly did not declare.
Farage is under investigation by Parliament’s standards watchdog for this and other possible donation irregularities.
Media probes have also focused on his finances, property, and connections to a convicted fraudster, George Cottrell.
Farage denies wrongdoing and says he followed the rules, blaming political opponents for targeting him.
If found guilty of serious disclosure breaches, Farage could be suspended from Parliament, which might force a recall vote.
Farage’s Reform UK party has led opinion polls and challenged traditional British parties like Labour and the Conservatives.
He previously led the UK Independence Party and launched the Brexit Party before rebranding it as Reform UK.
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Prince Harry and several celebrities, including Elton John, lost a privacy case against a UK tabloid publisher after four years in court. The judge said there was not enough evidence to prove the tabloid unlawfully gathered private information.
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The case involved Prince Harry, Elton John, Sadie Frost, Elizabeth Hurley, and others.
They sued Associated Newspapers Limited, which publishes the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday.
The claim was that the publisher used illegal methods, like secret listening devices and paying police for information, in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
The High Court judge dismissed all claims due to lack of evidence.
Associated Newspapers denied all accusations, calling them baseless.
Prince Harry testified in London, mentioning the impact of such media tactics on his wife, Meghan, and his late mother, Princess Diana.
Harry traveled from California, where he lives, to attend the trial.
The trial included testimony from other claimants alongside Harry.
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French President Emmanuel Macron visited Damascus to discuss improving security and military cooperation with Syria. France may support Syrian efforts to fight the Islamic State group, but security challenges remain a major concern.
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President Macron announced plans to redefine France’s security and military cooperation with Syria.
There is potential French support involving special forces to help fight the Islamic State in Syria.
Macron’s visit to Damascus is described as a landmark event in relations between France and Syria.
Syria hopes to relaunch its economy to address broader problems in the country.
Security issues in Syria are seen as the main obstacle to attracting investors.
Explosions near Macron’s hotel in Damascus highlighted the risks of the visit.
The cooperation talks aim to help stabilize Syria and the surrounding region.
The economic revival of Syria is viewed as important for solving other political and security challenges.
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Nigel Farage, a British politician and ally of President Donald Trump, has announced he will resign as a Member of Parliament to trigger a special election in his UK district. He made this decision during a public speech to allow voters to decide if they want him as their representative amid ongoing political controversies.
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Nigel Farage plans to resign as MP for Clacton-on-Sea, causing a by-election (special election) in his area.
Farage wants the election to be a choice between "the people" and "the establishment."
He is the leader of Reform UK, formerly the Brexit Party, and a key figure behind Brexit.
Farage has a close relationship with President Donald Trump and has campaigned with him.
Farage is currently under investigation for a £5 million gift from a cryptocurrency investor, but denies any wrongdoing.
He says the investigation is a political attack and claims to have followed all parliamentary rules.
Farage says he needs ongoing personal security because of threats, attacks, and online abuse he faces.
Reform UK has grown from a minor party to a significant political force in the UK under Farage’s leadership.
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Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized to kill harmful germs. In the U.S. this year, more than 80 people have gotten sick from drinking raw milk. Health experts warn about these risks and explain why pasteurization is important.
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Raw milk means milk that has not gone through pasteurization, a process that kills dangerous bacteria.
Over 80 illnesses related to drinking raw milk have been reported in the U.S. this year.
Some social media influencers are encouraging people to drink raw milk.
Health experts, including doctors, warn that raw milk can cause serious infections.
Pasteurization helps make milk safe by killing harmful germs without changing the milk’s taste much.
Drinking raw milk increases the risk of illnesses like bacteria infections and food poisoning.
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