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France experienced a severe heatwave in June that caused at least 5,700 additional deaths compared to normal numbers. This new figure is higher than previous estimates and shows the serious impact of the extreme temperatures.
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The heatwave occurred in June and is described as historic or record-breaking.
France's public health agency reported the extra deaths on July 22, 2026.
The number of deaths exceeded the usual death rate by at least 5,700.
This death toll is higher than earlier estimates of the heatwave’s impact.
The heatwave is linked to rising temperatures and climate change concerns.
The report highlights the public health risks connected to extreme weather events.
The data was shared by France 24 news and includes video reporting.
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Melinda French Gates said she has been keeping track of her blood test results using a spreadsheet for a long time. She finds it easier to show this organized information to her doctor instead of searching through the computer during appointments.
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Melinda French Gates uses a spreadsheet to record her blood test results.
She has been doing this for many years.
The spreadsheet helps her organize health information clearly.
She shared this on the CBS News program "Healthful."
French Gates said showing the spreadsheet is simpler than her doctor looking through the computer during visits.
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The United States and Saudi Arabia have signed an agreement to cooperate on civilian nuclear energy. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman finalized the deal along with an agreement on nuclear safeguards.
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The agreement focuses on civilian nuclear cooperation between the US and Saudi Arabia.
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright signed the pact.
Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman signed on behalf of Saudi Arabia.
A separate bilateral safeguards agreement was also signed to ensure nuclear materials are used peacefully.
The deal aims to support Saudi Arabia’s development of nuclear energy for civilian purposes.
This announcement was made on July 22, 2026.
The agreement is part of wider U.S. efforts in the Middle East related to energy and security.
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Two beluga whales arrived safely in Texas after traveling more than 1,500 miles from a closed Canadian theme park. The whales were moved to SeaWorld San Antonio as part of a rescue effort to provide better care.
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The beluga whales, named Bertie Bott and Frankie, are now living in a 2-million-gallon saltwater pool at SeaWorld San Antonio.
The whales were relocated from Marineland in Niagara Falls, Ontario, which closed in 2024.
Six whales from Marineland are being moved to U.S. aquariums, with two going to SeaWorld San Antonio and four to the Shedd Aquarium in Chicago.
The move took nearly two years of international planning and included care by veterinarians during transportation.
Marineland lacked the resources to care for the whales and warned it might have to euthanize them if relocation or funding was not found.
The U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration approved the whales’ relocation to ensure they get needed medical care.
More belugas from Marineland will be sent to SeaWorld San Antonio, as well as aquariums in Georgia, San Diego, Chicago, and Spain.
Caretakers report that the whales are healthy and showing positive behavior in their new environment.
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A group of Latino leaders is urging the Democratic National Committee (DNC) to make Nevada the first state to vote in the 2028 Democratic primary. They sent a letter to the DNC's Rules and Bylaws Committee asking for this change.
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Latino leaders want Nevada to hold the earliest Democratic primary or caucus in 2028.
They sent a letter to the Democratic National Committee’s Rules and Bylaws Committee.
The effort is described as a last-minute push ahead of the primary calendar decisions.
About two dozen Latino leaders signed the letter.
Nevada has a large and growing Latino population.
Making Nevada first could increase Latino political influence in the primary process.
The current primary calendar positioning affects which states vote first.
The letter was obtained and reported by The Hill news outlet.
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President Donald Trump has approved an agreement with Saudi Arabia that may let the country enrich uranium for its civilian nuclear program. The agreement is expected to last 30 years and could involve U.S. companies helping develop the program.
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President Trump approved a deal with Saudi Arabia on nuclear cooperation.
The agreement may allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, which is a process to prepare fuel for nuclear power plants.
The deal is expected to be publicly announced soon.
It will likely last for 30 years.
U.S. companies are expected to participate in developing Saudi Arabia’s nuclear program.
A joint study between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia supported the possible creation of a uranium enrichment facility in Saudi Arabia.
The information comes from sources who are not authorized to speak publicly yet.
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Tesla reported higher sales and revenue in the second quarter compared to last year, but also faced increased costs and spending. The company made a small profit, but its profit margin fell sharply due to rising expenses and heavy investments in new technology projects.
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Tesla’s sales revenue grew 26% to $28.2 billion in Q2 2025.
Electric vehicle revenue increased 23% to $20.5 billion.
Profit margin dropped to 1.4%, down from previous double-digit levels.
Operating expenses rose 47% to $4.4 billion.
Tesla’s net profit was $1.1 billion, 5% less than last year’s same quarter.
Capital spending jumped 142% to $5.8 billion.
Free cash flow was negative $1.1 billion, a large decline from positive $1.4 billion last quarter.
Spending focuses on AI, humanoid robots, and robotaxi services, not on new cars or solar roof development.
Tesla plans to start producing humanoid robots later this year and expand robotaxi services in seven major cities, pending regulatory approval in California.
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The Secret Service announced they are confident about the safety plans for the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which was postponed earlier this year because of a shooting nearby. The event is now scheduled to take place on Friday.
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The White House Correspondents' Dinner was postponed in April.
The postponement followed a shooting near the event's screening area.
The Secret Service held a briefing on Wednesday before the new event date.
The dinner is now rescheduled for Friday.
The Secret Service says their security measures are strong and reliable.
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Samsung announced two new smartwatches, the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9, with improved hardware and advanced health features. Both watches include AI-driven health tracking that keeps biometric data on the device instead of sending it to the cloud, enhancing user privacy.
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Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch Ultra2 and Galaxy Watch9 at Galaxy Unpacked 2026 in London.
Pre-orders start immediately; the Ultra2 costs $699.99 and the Watch9 starts at $379.99 in the U.S.
Both watches use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear Elite 3nm chip, offering much faster CPU performance.
The Ultra2 is designed for tough environments with titanium casing, military-grade durability, water resistance, and dive certification.
A dedicated Diving app will launch later, tracking depth, time underwater, and temperature.
Both watches have AI health features that track heart rate, sleep, stress, and fitness without sending data to external servers.
The Ultra2 has a larger, ultra-bright 1.52-inch screen (5,000 nits), while the Watch9 offers lighter aluminum construction and bright displays (3,000 nits).
Battery life is improved, with the Ultra2 having an 800mAh battery and the Watch9 available in 390mAh and 445mAh sizes.
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The United States and Saudi Arabia are finalizing an agreement to develop a civilian nuclear program in Saudi Arabia. This deal involves cooperation on peaceful nuclear energy use and aims to meet Saudi Arabia’s growing energy needs.
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The U.S. and Saudi Arabia are working on a civilian nuclear deal.
The program is intended for peaceful uses, like energy production.
The deal is designed to help Saudi Arabia with its energy demands.
The details of the agreement are being reported by national security experts.
The deal is part of ongoing cooperation between the two countries on nuclear technology.
The U.S. aims to ensure safe and secure use of nuclear energy in Saudi Arabia.
The agreement is subject to government approvals from both sides.
This is a significant step in U.S.-Saudi Arabia relations involving nuclear energy.
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Former defence minister Al Carns has declined an offer to join Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s government again because he still believes defence funding is too low. Carns and others left the previous government led by Sir Keir Starmer over concerns about insufficient military spending.
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Al Carns resigned from Sir Keir Starmer’s government over low defence spending and refused a new ministerial role under Prime Minister Andy Burnham.
Carns believes accepting the role would stop his efforts to push for higher military funding.
John Healey, a former defence secretary who also resigned, was appointed chancellor and supports increasing defence funds.
The UK government aims to meet NATO’s defence spending target of 3.5% of GDP by 2035.
New Defence Secretary Wes Streeting wants to spend military funds wisely and focus on modernizing forces.
Several ministers resigned amid disagreements and leadership changes, including Health Secretary Wes Streeting and immigration minister Mike Tapp.
The resignations and appointments reflect ongoing debates about defence budgets and government leadership.
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Yemen's Houthi rebels say they have blocked the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to ships linked to Saudi Arabia. This move could expand the conflict involving Iran and disrupt global oil supplies and trade routes.
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The Houthi rebels control parts of Yemen, including the capital, Sanaa.
They declared a blockade against Saudi Arabian shipping in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait.
The strait is a key passage for global trade and oil shipments.
The Houthis say they forced six ships to change their routes on Tuesday.
This action was a response to Saudi Arabia's blockade on Yemen and a recent attack at Sanaa airport.
No independent group has confirmed the Houthi blockade yet.
The blockade could increase tensions related to Iran's involvement in regional conflicts.
Disruptions in the strait could affect international oil supplies and trade.
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President Donald Trump spoke in Georgia, criticizing Senator Jon Ossoff and referring to Democrats as “communist.” He called Ossoff “terrible” and compared him to a comedy character. Ossoff is running for reelection against Trump-backed Representative Mike Collins.
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President Trump gave a speech in Georgia targeting Senator Jon Ossoff.
Trump called Ossoff “terrible” and compared him to Pee-Wee Herman, a comedic character.
Trump described Democrats as “communist” during his remarks.
Jon Ossoff is seeking reelection to the U.S. Senate.
Mike Collins, a Republican supported by Trump, is Ossoff’s opponent.
The speech took place while Ossoff has been active with public speeches and Senate questioning.
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Dozens of beluga whales are being moved from a closed theme park in Canada to several aquariums in the United States. This transfer is taking place because the Canadian park has shut down.
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The animals being moved are beluga whales.
The whales are coming from a theme park in Canada that has closed.
They are being transferred to multiple aquariums in the United States.
The move involves dozens of whales.
The transfer is covered by CBS News and reported by Jared Ochacher.
The reason for the move is the closure of the Canadian facility.
The transfer is part of ongoing efforts to care for the whales after the park’s closure.
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House Republicans passed a budget resolution to start writing a $95 billion bill. The bill plans to fund U.S. military operations related to the war with Iran, provide aid to farmers, and attempt to impose new voting restrictions. The resolution passed narrowly along party lines and is designed to move through the Senate with special rules.
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The House passed the budget resolution by a vote of 216-214, mostly along party lines.
The bill aims to provide about $73 billion for military spending on the Iran conflict.
An additional $12 billion is planned to support farmers affected by global impacts and tariffs.
$10 billion is set aside for voting-related measures, including a bill supported by President Trump that would ban mail-in ballots and require stricter voter ID.
The Senate may remove voting-related changes because budget reconciliation rules limit what can be included.
Two Republicans and one independent joined all Democrats in opposing the resolution.
The House speaker said the bill supports troops, farmers, and election integrity.
Senate Republican leader John Thune indicated the Senate might delay action on the bill until a government funding deadline approaches.
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Support for the war in Iran has dropped among President Donald Trump’s most loyal voters, known as MAGA Trump voters. A recent Politico poll shows 37% now support continuing the war, down from 50% in May.
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The poll focuses on supporters of President Donald Trump who identify with the MAGA movement.
Support for a war in Iran decreased from 50% in May to 37% recently.
The war would involve increased costs that could affect people in the United States.
The poll was conducted by Politico, a news organization.
The change shows a significant drop in approval for military action among this group.
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A three-year-old girl in Santa Clarita, California, was bitten by a rattlesnake that was hiding under an Amazon package left at her home. She was treated with anti-venom in the hospital and is now recovering.
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The snake was a southern pacific rattlesnake hiding beneath a brown padded envelope.
The girl, named Addy, was bitten on her left hand while trying to get the package.
Addy's mother took her to first responders who gave her anti-venom and she was then moved to a pediatric intensive care unit.
Addy received three doses of anti-venom total during her treatment.
She is currently in good spirits but has bruising where she was bitten.
Rattlesnake bites have increased in California this year due to heatwaves since March.
So far, there have been 277 reported rattlesnake bites in California this year.
Three people have died from snake bites in California this year, which is higher than usual.
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House Republicans narrowly passed a budget plan to begin work on a $95 billion package called reconciliation 3.0. The package includes funding for the Iran war, farm aid, and incentives for states to adopt parts of the SAVE America Act but faces challenges in both the House and Senate.
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The House passed the budget framework by a close vote of 216-214.
Two House Republicans and one Independent voted against the measure, along with all Democrats.
The $95 billion package includes $73 billion for the Iran war, $12 billion for farm aid, and $10 billion to encourage states to adopt parts of the SAVE America Act.
President Donald Trump urged House Republicans to support the budget resolution.
Some conservatives oppose the package’s grant program to states for voter ID laws, calling for stronger enforcement instead.
Senate Republicans warn that including the full SAVE Act would likely fail Senate rules for reconciliation bills.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the reconciliation plan faces difficult approval and may be a backup option to prevent a government shutdown.
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Tesla reported lower profits than expected for the second quarter, even though its revenue was higher than predicted. The company is shifting focus from car sales to new technology areas like robotics, self-driving cars, and artificial intelligence.
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Tesla’s second-quarter earnings were 31 cents per share, below the expected 51 cents.
The company’s revenue was $28.23 billion, higher than the forecasted $25.71 billion.
Tesla’s stock dropped over 3% after the earnings announcement.
Electric vehicle tax subsidies ended in the US last year, reducing Tesla’s sales advantage.
Tesla’s vehicle sales grew in Europe due to ongoing subsidies and higher gas prices caused by the US-Iran conflict.
Tesla is focusing on robotics and autonomous driving technology, including its Optimus robot and Robotaxi service.
Robotaxi, Tesla’s self-driving taxi, now operates in Texas cities like Austin and Miami and is expanding to Tampa and Orlando.
Only about 50 Robotaxis currently run in Austin, showing a slower rollout than initially promised.
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Ian Ralby, a maritime expert and president of Auxilium Worldwide, shared his thoughts on the recent nuclear deal between the United States and Saudi Arabia. The discussion focused on the implications of this agreement for international relations and security.
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Ian Ralby is a maritime expert and leads the company Auxilium Worldwide.
The news involves a nuclear deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.
The expert gave a reaction about the deal on July 22, 2026.
The discussion likely covers issues related to nuclear technology and security.
The interview or coverage was shared by ABC News on a live stream platform.
The deal is seen as significant in the context of U.S.-Saudi relations.
Maritime expertise may provide insights on how the deal affects naval or regional security.
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