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More than 1.15 million Americans owe over $200,000 each in federal student loans. California, Florida, Texas, and New York have the highest numbers of these large debts, making up about one-third of the people with the largest student loan balances.
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Over 1.15 million people in the U.S. owe more than $200,000 in federal student loans.
California has the most borrowers with debt over $200,000, at 142,100 people owing $45.2 billion total.
Florida, Texas, and New York also have large numbers of high-debt borrowers, with roughly 390,000 people combined owing over $200,000 each.
The total federal student loan debt in the U.S. is about $1.65 trillion.
Around 9.5 million borrowers are in default after pandemic payment pauses ended.
Borrowers with $100,000 to $200,000 debt number in the millions, with California again having the highest count.
Smaller states like Wyoming, North Dakota, and Alaska have far fewer people with large student loan debts.
The average debt among people owing more than $200,000 is between $285,000 and $315,000, roughly the same across states.
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Around 75% of people worldwide use the internet, which has improved many aspects of life. However, problems like too many ads, false information, harmful content, and endless scrolling can make the internet feel broken.
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About three-quarters of the world’s population are online.
The internet provides many benefits and improves daily life.
Common issues online include excessive advertising and misinformation.
Harmful behavior and negative content also affect users.
Endless scrolling can lead to a feeling of wasting time.
Experts like Wikipedia’s founder and other activists discuss these problems.
The video was made by BBC Ideas with help from UK research groups.
Students from the University of Cardiff contributed to the project.
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A Spanish hotel company, Meliá, will stop all its business in Cuba by the end of the week because new U.S. sanctions make operating there too difficult. The company said it wants to make this change smooth for its workers, suppliers, and customers.
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Meliá is a large Spanish hotel group with 14,000 rooms in Cuba.
Meliá announced last month it would close 15 of its 34 hotels in Cuba.
The remaining 19 hotels are operated with the Cuban tourism ministry.
U.S. President Donald Trump ordered new sanctions in May that target Cuba and foreign companies working there.
These sanctions make it nearly impossible for companies like Meliá to run hotels in Cuba.
Meliá began working in Cuba after the country opened its tourism sector in the 1990s.
The U.S. has had an economic embargo on Cuba since 1962 and blocked all oil shipments to the island since January, except one Russian ship.
Other foreign companies have also cut ties with Cuba’s military-controlled businesses under U.S. pressure.
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Arizona voters are voting in important primary elections on Tuesday. These races include the contest for governor and the election for House District 1.
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The primaries are happening in Arizona.
Voters will choose candidates for governor and House District 1.
The races are part of the Republican Party (GOP) contests.
Results will help decide which candidates move to the general election.
The information is provided by CBS News reporter Taurean Small.
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Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, has been mentioned as a possible candidate for U.S. president in 2028. Recently, he has become active on social media, sharing humorous and provocative posts, but his main motivation appears to be financial rather than political.
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Some people speculate Hunter Biden might run for president in 2028.
President Donald Trump commented that Hunter Biden could "do well" in a presidential run.
Hunter Biden has gained attention by posting frequently on X (formerly Twitter), averaging 23 posts a day.
His posts include jokes about drugs and political commentary, which attract followers from different political views.
Hunter has appeared on various podcasts, including those hosted by controversial figures.
He started a paid Substack newsletter called "Where’s Hunter?" and joked about starting an OnlyFans account.
His recent online activity seems more focused on earning money than serious political ambitions.
Hunter made provocative comments targeting politicians like Senator Ted Cruz and JD Vance.
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An Army veteran is accused of setting a fire outside a federal building in lower Manhattan, New York City. Authorities are still working to understand the suspect’s charges and the reasons behind the fire.
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The incident happened on a Monday in lower Manhattan.
The suspect is a veteran of the Army.
The fire was started outside a federal building.
Authorities have charged the suspect but have not fully explained the charges.
The motive, or reason, for setting the fire is still unknown.
CBS News is reporting and providing updates on the situation.
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A small monkey was found abandoned in a laundry bag on a London bus. New laws now require primate owners in England to get licenses and microchip their animals to reduce neglect and abandonment.
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A female common marmoset monkey was discovered on a London bus in a laundry bag.
The monkey, named Oyster, was stressed, dehydrated, but is now healthy and living in a sanctuary.
New rules from April require all primate pets in England to be licensed and microchipped.
Owners who don’t follow the law risk heavy fines or jail time.
Animal groups warn that some people may abandon primates instead of licensing them.
Around 5,000 primates are thought to be kept as pets in England.
The RSPCA and bus company are investigating who abandoned the monkey.
Experts say primates need special care that cannot be met by normal pet owners.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he is not a big fan of tariffs and wants to learn more about President Trump's decision to add 50% tariffs on Canada. Thune spoke to reporters expressing his curiosity about the reasons behind the new tariffs.
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Senator John Thune is the Senate Majority Leader.
He represents South Dakota and is a Republican.
President Trump imposed an extra 50% tariff on Canada.
Thune wants to understand the reasons for this decision.
He expressed that he generally does not support tariffs.
The comment was made during a news conference with reporters.
The tariffs are a new development affecting trade between the U.S. and Canada.
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun will meet President Donald Trump in Washington on July 21, 2026. Lebanon's military has entered parts of southern Lebanon to disarm the group Hezbollah under a deal with Israel, aiming to end Israel’s presence there.
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Lebanon is trying to create "safe zones" in its south as part of a peace agreement with Israel.
Lebanon’s military has begun moving into areas to disarm Hezbollah, a group supported by Iran.
Israel requires Hezbollah to be disarmed before it will withdraw from southern Lebanon.
Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss these efforts.
The deal aims to bring stability and normal life back to southern Lebanon near the Israeli border.
Hezbollah is an armed group involved in Lebanon and supported by Iran.
This development is part of broader Middle East peace and security efforts.
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The United States carried out air strikes in Iran for the tenth night in a row. Reports indicate that around 100 U.S. service members have been hurt at various military bases in the Middle East this month.
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The U.S. conducted air strikes against Iran for ten consecutive nights.
About 100 U.S. service members have been injured this month.
The injuries happened at multiple military bases in the Middle East.
CBS News reporters Charlie D'Agata and Aaron Navarro covered the story.
The news was shared through CBS News and its app.
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The chance that Australia’s Reserve Bank will raise interest rates has doubled due to rising fuel prices caused by worsening conflict between the US and Iran. The fighting has pushed global oil prices up sharply, increasing costs for drivers and putting pressure on the Australian economy.
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Market forecasts now see nearly a 30% chance of an interest rate increase by August and an 80% chance by November.
Fuel prices in Australia are rising, with diesel up 40 cents to about $2.10 per litre and unleaded petrol up 25 cents to about $1.75 per litre.
The ceasefire between the US and Iran has broken down, causing Brent crude oil to jump 23% to nearly $90 per barrel.
Iran has declared “full-scale war” with the US, and Houthi rebels threaten to block Saudi oil shipments through the Red Sea.
Analysts warn global oil stocks are low, risking further price spikes possibly up to $150 a barrel if the conflict worsens.
Higher fuel prices and conflict-induced inflation may slow Australia’s economy, which is already weakening due to previous interest rate rises and housing market issues.
Despite market moves, some economists predict only one more rate hike this year unless the conflict severely escalates.
The Australian government might reintroduce fuel tax relief if prices spike sharply to ease the burden on households.
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The Queensland government has not released a report from a panel of domestic violence survivors that criticized police handling and recommended better oversight. The report was completed in December but remains unpublished, despite the government's promise to prioritize victims.
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A working group of domestic violence survivors in Queensland finished a report in December 2025.
The report strongly criticized police responses to domestic violence cases.
It called for an independent civilian review system to handle complaints about police.
The Queensland government promised to put victims at the center of justice policies but has not released the report.
Queensland Police scrapped their specialist domestic violence command after the new government took office.
Police have been given powers to issue immediate orders, causing concern among women’s advocates.
The report highlighted inconsistent police responses, delays, and a culture of personal judgment affecting victims.
Panel members cannot speak publicly about the report, and the government has denied requests to publish it.
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Kate Ellis is set to become the new president of the Australian Labor Party. She warned that rising hostility and threats against politicians are making it harder for them to work and said the party should focus on policies that help everyday people.
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Kate Ellis will replace Wayne Swan as the president of the Australian Labor Party.
She said political debates have become more hostile, affecting politicians’ safety and work.
Ellis stressed the importance of focusing on policies that improve people’s daily lives.
She served as a minister from 2007 to 2013 and represented Adelaide for 15 years.
Ellis experienced sexism and inappropriate behavior while in politics.
She said gender diversity in politics has improved since she left but noted some societal setbacks.
The party conference in Adelaide will discuss policies on tax, AI, gambling ads, and Palestine.
Labor MPs called for the party to support the UN treaty banning nuclear weapons.
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The New South Wales (NSW) government in Australia has launched a family program to help at-risk Aboriginal children share their personal stories and receive support. This program uses $350 million in funding to support Aboriginal organisations and other groups in protecting families and reducing the number of Indigenous children placed in foster care.
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The NSW government allocated $350 million to 25 Aboriginal Community-Controlled Organisations (ACCOs) for this program.
The program is part of a larger $900 million investment into redesigned family preservation services.
Aboriginal families and organisations helped design the program to make sure it fits their cultural needs.
The goal is to lower the number of Indigenous children in out-of-home care, where they are overrepresented.
Services include trauma-informed and culturally safe support with psychologists, nurses, and narrative therapists helping children express their experiences.
One example is a boy with autism who used drawing to share his story and is now doing better with ongoing support.
Aboriginal children make up about 7.8% of all children in NSW but represent 46.1% of children in foster care.
The program helps families strengthen connections, improve parenting, and create safe homes to keep children with their families.
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Astronomers found that about 10 billion years ago, the Milky Way collided head-on with a smaller galaxy called the Gaia Sausage. This crash flipped the Milky Way’s disc on its side and changed how stars move in its outer regions.
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The Gaia Sausage was a dwarf galaxy that hit the Milky Way directly around 10 billion years ago.
This collision tore apart the Gaia Sausage and added its stars to the Milky Way.
The impact flipped the Milky Way’s disc by more than 90 degrees over hundreds of millions of years.
Scientists used supercomputer simulations to study how such collisions affect galaxies.
Stars in the Milky Way’s halo (a surrounding cloud of stars) rotate much slower than those in the main disc.
The slow rotation in the halo is explained by the effects of the Gaia Sausage collision and the resulting disc flip.
The Gaia spacecraft helped map the Milky Way and revealed stars with unusual orbits linked to the collision.
Future major mergers are expected but will be less dramatic than the Gaia Sausage event.
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The current outbreak of cyclospora infection mainly causes a type of diarrhea that is more sudden and forceful than usual. This symptom is characteristic of the illness.
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Cyclospora is causing an ongoing outbreak.
The main symptom is a sudden, forceful type of diarrhea.
This diarrhea is described as "explosive," meaning it happens quickly and with strong urgency.
Cyclospora is a type of parasite that affects the digestive system.
The infection is commonly linked to contaminated food or water.
People with this symptom should seek medical advice for diagnosis and treatment.
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The article says that the Democratic Party stopped Bernie Sanders from becoming the candidate in 2016. The author believes this helped President Donald Trump win and that the Democrats are making a similar mistake now.
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Bernie Sanders ran for the Democratic nomination in 2016.
The Democratic Party worked against Sanders during the primary.
This allowed President Donald Trump to win the 2016 election.
The author thinks Sanders would have been a stronger candidate to beat Trump.
The same pattern of opposing Sanders is happening again in current Democratic politics.
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The House Oversight Committee is holding a hearing to examine how the Smithsonian Institution presents U.S. history. The hearing follows criticism from President Donald Trump’s administration, which accuses the Smithsonian of political bias in its exhibits.
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The House Oversight's Delivering on Government Efficiency Subcommittee is leading the hearing.
Republicans say the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History promotes a narrow political agenda.
The White House released a 162-page report titled "Saving America's Story" accusing the museum of extreme political activism.
President Donald Trump’s administration has worked to change how history is shown in national spaces, including removing some exhibits about slavery and Native American violence.
The Smithsonian denies political bias and says it provides nonpartisan and independent historical information.
This hearing is one of two planned in the House this week about the Smithsonian.
The topic is part of a larger debate about how America’s history should be presented to the public.
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Nearly 100 U.S. service members were injured during Iranian airstrikes on U.S. bases in the Middle East this month. A Marine Corps veteran and veteran organization leader spoke about the human impact of the conflict on those who serve.
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Iranian airstrikes targeted U.S. military bases in the Middle East recently.
Close to 100 U.S. service members were injured in these attacks.
Kyleanne Hunter is a Marine Corps veteran and CEO of Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America.
Hunter spoke to CBS News about the effects of the conflict on service members.
The discussion focused on the real human consequences of the war involving Iran.
The news was reported by CBS News and shared on their news app.
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