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Members of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) will meet this week in Washington, D.C., to decide which states will vote first in the 2028 Democratic primary. The rules and bylaws committee will discuss and suggest changes to the early primary calendar.
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The DNC members are gathering in Washington, D.C. this week.
The meeting takes place at the Salamander Hotel on Thursday and Friday.
They will vote on which states should be early in the 2028 Democratic primary voting schedule.
The group making recommendations is the rules and bylaws committee within the DNC.
The goal is to set the early primary calendar for the 2028 election cycle.
Early primary states get to vote before others in the presidential primary process.
The decisions can influence the momentum of the candidates in the early stages.
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Microsoft has signed a multibillion-dollar deal with the French AI startup Mistral to use its computing infrastructure in Europe. This partnership lets Microsoft offer Mistral’s AI models to its customers through the Azure cloud platform, supporting European data regulations and reducing dependence on US-only technology.
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Microsoft will spend billions to use Mistral’s AI data centers located in Europe.
Azure customers can now build software using Mistral’s computing power in France.
Mistral’s AI models, Medium 3.5 and OCR 4, are integrated into Microsoft’s tools like Foundry and Copilot Studio.
Businesses with their own data centers can run Mistral’s open AI models through Microsoft Azure Local.
The deal helps Europe reduce reliance on US-controlled AI technology and meet strict local rules.
Microsoft President Brad Smith said the partnership blends American software with European AI infrastructure.
Mistral aims to reach 1 gigawatt of computing capacity by 2030 for AI development.
Nvidia, an American chip maker and investor in Mistral, provides key technology behind the AI infrastructure.
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A group of younger Democrats in the U.S. Congress want to set limits on how long someone can lead committee groups. They say having the same older leaders for a long time hurts democracy and want younger people to have more chances to lead.
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Younger Democratic members of Congress are asking for term limits on committee leadership roles.
They believe that having leaders who stay in power too long creates a problem called gerontocracy, which means rule by older people.
They want more generational change to bring fresh ideas and perspectives.
Rodericka Applewhaite, a Majority Democrat, supports the idea that age should not be a big factor in choosing leaders.
The push aims to make political leadership more balanced and representative of different age groups.
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Senator Andy Kim from New Jersey introduced a plan called the MediKids Act to give every American child health coverage through Medicare. The program would start at birth and cover children up to age 26.
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The proposal is called the MediKids Act.
It would enroll every child in the U.S. in Medicare automatically when they are born.
The health coverage would continue until the child turns 26 years old.
Senator Andy Kim is a Democrat from New Jersey.
The plan aims to expand healthcare access for children and young adults.
Medicare is a government health insurance program.
The proposal is part of a push to bring new ideas to the healthcare discussion.
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Saudi Arabia condemned the Houthi group in Yemen after the Houthis announced they would set up a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia. The Houthis intend to disrupt shipping near a key route for global oil exports, raising concerns about higher risks to world energy supplies amid ongoing regional tensions.
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The Houthis in Yemen declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, aiming to respond to what they call a Saudi siege on Yemen.
Saudi Arabia said it will take all necessary actions to protect its ships and keep trade flowing.
The maritime route affected is near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a crucial passage for oil shipments linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
About 4.1 billion barrels of oil passed through this strait in 2024, representing roughly 5% of global oil trade.
The Strait of Hormuz, another vital oil route, is already closed due to conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
Closing both the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb would block about 25% of the world’s oil and gas supply.
The conflict in Yemen began over a decade ago, with the Houthis controlling the capital Sanaa since 2014, and Saudi Arabia supporting Yemen’s recognized government since 2015.
The situation has caused one of the worst humanitarian crises, with ongoing fighting and disruptions to shipping and aid deliveries.
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Iran is facing tough choices after recent conflicts with the US over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipping. The country can either accept US terms to reopen the strait, escalate military actions, or maintain a risky balance that applies economic pressure without full-scale war.
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The Strait of Hormuz is a key passage for global oil transport and has been a conflict point between Iran and the US.
Iran could agree to US demands like stopping attacks on ships, limiting uranium enrichment, and allowing nuclear inspections, in exchange for ending a US naval blockade and easing sanctions.
Accepting these terms would be politically difficult for Iran, as it would mean giving up influence over the strait and its nuclear program.
Iran might escalate attacks on US bases and Gulf states to raise energy prices and pressure the US to negotiate.
Escalation risks broader war and involvement of other regional countries.
Iran could also keep current tensions low enough to maintain leverage but avoid full war, as survival is viewed as a form of victory.
Increased attacks on the strait might drive other countries to find alternative shipping routes, reducing Iran’s strategic power.
Iran’s leadership situation is uncertain after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, now succeeded by his son Mojtaba, which affects decision-making.
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Novo Nordisk sued Eli Lilly, saying Eli Lilly made false claims in ads about their weight loss and diabetes drugs. Novo Nordisk says Eli Lilly used old data to make their drugs look better than Novo’s medicines.
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Novo Nordisk filed a lawsuit against Eli Lilly in New Jersey federal court.
The suit says Eli Lilly’s ads use outdated clinical trial data to compare their drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro with Novo’s Wegovy and Ozempic.
The lawsuit claims Eli Lilly compared their highest drug doses to lower doses of Novo Nordisk’s drugs unfairly.
Eli Lilly says its advertising is truthful, transparent, and based on scientific evidence.
Novo Nordisk says the FDA approved newer, more effective doses of its drugs that Eli Lilly did not reference in its ads.
The lawsuit states Eli Lilly mentions the higher dose of Wegovy only in small, unclear footnotes.
Both companies are competing in the fast-growing market for weight loss drugs using GLP-1 medicines.
A recent study shows 15% of U.S. adults have used GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, up from 12% the previous year.
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A fake video claiming that Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized the movie The Odyssey has been shared widely online. The video is false, and no evidence exists that RFK Jr. made such statements. The film faced criticism for its diverse casting but has received strong reviews and box office success.
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A viral video falsely shows RFK Jr. saying The Odyssey is for "gays and cowards."
The video comes from an account that says it mainly posts satire.
A fact-check note on the video states no proof RFK Jr. made those comments.
The Odyssey is a new movie based on the ancient Greek epic by Homer.
Some conservatives criticized the film’s casting of Black and transgender actors before it was released.
Director Christopher Nolan dismissed early criticism as irrelevant since people hadn't seen the film.
The movie earned over $123 million in its opening weekend in the U.S.
Critics praised the film, and it holds high audience ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.
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Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old deaf actress known for playing Jia in the Godzilla movies, died in a car accident in Maryland. Her father confirmed she was critically injured and died en route to the hospital.
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Kaylee Hottle was 18 years old and deaf.
She played Jia in the Godzilla vs. Kong films.
She used sign language to communicate with the monster on screen.
She died early Tuesday in a car accident in Maryland.
Her father, Joshua Hottle, confirmed her death and shared his grief in American Sign Language.
Kaylee started acting as a child, appearing in commercials and a public service announcement.
She was from Atlanta and came from a family with multiple generations of deaf members.
Kaylee also appeared in a 2021 episode of the show Magnum P.I.
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France’s Normandy D-Day landing beaches may soon become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This status would recognize their worldwide importance and bring more attention to these historic locations where Allied forces landed during World War II.
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The D-Day beaches are in Normandy, France.
The listing would mark nearly 20 years of efforts to get this recognition.
UNESCO calls this a recognition of "outstanding universal value."
One of the beaches includes a site where an artificial harbor was built by Allied forces.
UNESCO’s cultural agency will announce the decision between July 24 and 27, 2026.
This designation would increase global awareness of the beaches’ historic significance related to World War II.
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The US military identified Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton as the soldier killed during a controlled explosion of a downed Iranian drone in Iraq. He died at Erbil airbase while supporting US operations, marking the 17th American military death in the ongoing conflict with Iran.
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Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, from Fayetteville, North Carolina, was killed in Iraq.
He died while conducting a controlled detonation (a planned explosion to safely destroy dangerous materials) of an unexploded Iranian drone.
The incident happened at Erbil airbase in northern Iraq.
Another service member was wounded with minor injuries during the explosion.
Two other US soldiers recently died defending against Iranian missile and drone attacks in Jordan.
The US war with Iran began in February after US strikes on Iran’s military and nuclear sites.
17 US service members have died, and hundreds have been injured during the conflict so far.
Swinton served as an air defense early warning system operator and was part of the Army’s air and missile defense command at Fort Bragg.
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The article discusses underwater cables beneath important waterways like the Taiwan Strait and the Baltic Sea. These cables are crucial for communication and security, and their protection tests the ability of free societies to safeguard essential infrastructure.
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There are important underwater cables beneath the Taiwan Strait and the Baltic Sea.
These cables carry communication signals essential for daily life and national security.
Protecting these cables is a challenge for countries with free societies.
The safety of such infrastructure affects global communication and security.
The article suggests these cables are a measure of resilience for nations.
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The article compares the AI developments of the U.S. and China, highlighting their different approaches to advancing artificial intelligence. The U.S. focuses on creating very powerful but closed-access AI models, while China develops more accessible and efficient AI systems that users can modify and run on their own machines.
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A robot humanoid fought in a violent match in Shenzhen, China, showing advanced AI robotics technology.
The U.S. and China are competing to lead the world in AI technology, with both making rapid progress.
American AI labs use the best technology and lots of money to create very powerful but closed AI models.
Chinese AI labs emphasize efficiency and accessibility, offering open AI models that anyone can download and use.
China’s AI models may be slightly less powerful but can run on less hardware and cost less money.
The CEO of Chinese AI company Moonshot plans to release its Kimi K3 AI model publicly soon.
The U.S. approach is like making expensive luxury cars, while China offers more affordable cars available to many people.
Both countries have different ideas about how AI should be used and shared globally.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says that shredded iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms is still likely causing a cyclospora outbreak. This statement comes after a test that initially showed the bacteria but later turned out to be a false positive.
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The FDA is investigating a cyclospora outbreak linked to lettuce.
Taylor Farms shredded iceberg lettuce is the main suspected source.
An earlier test suggested contamination but was proven false.
Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause illness when eaten.
The FDA continues to look for additional evidence to confirm the source.
Consumers are advised to stay informed about the outbreak and food safety.
The outbreak has health officials concerned but the exact cause is still being confirmed.
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Andy Burnham, the new UK Prime Minister, has promised to quickly lower household energy bills and address issues like homelessness and support for hospitality businesses. His early actions aim to show that his government understands and responds to everyday economic problems.
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Andy Burnham recently became the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
He pledged to reduce energy bills for households immediately.
Burnham is considering additional support for hospitality businesses.
He has promised to work on ending rough sleeping (homelessness).
His approach focuses on showing fast, visible results to address economic worries.
Burnham’s appeal comes from being seen as relatable and trustworthy.
There are questions about how his early promises will be paid for.
It is uncertain if his local popularity in Manchester will connect with voters in southern England.
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A 40-year-old woman in Utah chose to have a colonoscopy before the usual recommended age of 45 due to her family history of colon cancer. The test found precancerous polyps, which she said might have developed into cancer if left untreated.
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Janae Pettit, age 40, had a colonoscopy earlier than usual because of her family's cancer history.
Her uncle died of colon cancer in his early 50s, and her brother had colon tumors found at 41.
Colonoscopies check the inside of the large intestine and can find signs of cancer early.
Normally, people start colonoscopies at age 45, but family history can mean earlier screening is needed.
Two polyps were found and removed from Pettit's colon; one was a tubular adenoma, a type that can turn into cancer.
About 10% of tubular adenomas may eventually become cancerous.
Pettit shared her experience to encourage others not to delay screening, saying early detection is easier than treating cancer later.
Colorectal cancer is the third most common cancer in U.S. men and women, but rates are dropping due to screenings like colonoscopies.
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A new report shows that changes made by the Trump administration disrupted a major U.S. program fighting HIV/AIDS around the world. These disruptions caused many clinics to close, staff to be laid off, and services for vulnerable groups to be cut in dozens of countries.
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The President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has saved over 26 million lives since 2003.
Last year, PEPFAR was hurt by cuts to global health grants and the breaking up of the U.S. Agency for International Development.
A survey of 166 groups in 46 countries found many had awards ended or payments delayed in the past year.
These funding cuts led to the closure of over 1,700 clinics and the loss of more than 16,000 full-time jobs.
Despite orders to keep HIV testing and treatment going, many groups reported disruptions to these crucial services.
Services for groups most affected by HIV, such as sex workers and transgender people, were often stopped.
Spending on HIV prevention dropped by 51% between fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
Local partner organizations were more likely than international ones to lose funding and close service sites.
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A U.S. soldier from North Carolina, Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, was killed in Iraq while safely disarming an Iranian drone. The Army is investigating his death, and he will receive several military honors posthumously.
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Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton was 30 years old and from Fayetteville, North Carolina.
He died on Sunday during a controlled explosion at an air base in Irbil, northern Iraq.
Swinton enlisted in the Army in 2017 and served in an air defense artillery unit based at Fort Bragg.
He will be awarded the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Combat Action Badge, and promoted to staff sergeant.
His wife, Mia Gonzalez-Swinton, has a young daughter and shared her grief publicly on social media.
Brig. Gen. John L. Dawber praised Swinton’s dedication and leadership.
Two other U.S. soldiers were killed in Jordan defending against Iranian missile and drone attacks recently.
These deaths are the first U.S. troop casualties from direct Iranian fire since the early days of the war.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) approved $1.2 billion for upgrades to its medical facilities in the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. This spending is part of a record $4.8 billion budget to repair and modernize VA hospitals across the United States and other locations, aiming to improve healthcare services for veterans.
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The VA has a total $4.8 billion maintenance budget for fiscal year 2026, the largest in its history.
$1.2 billion was approved in the third quarter to improve medical facility infrastructure.
Projects cover 49 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and Manila.
$915 million will go toward repairing and upgrading aging infrastructure like roofs and boilers.
$229 million will support modernization linked to future electronic health record systems.
$11 million is allocated for major building improvements, including elevators and electrical systems.
The improvements aim to make healthcare more accessible and operationally efficient for veterans.
VA Secretary Doug Collins credited President Trump with supporting historic improvements in VA healthcare.
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A batch of allergy medication has been recalled because it might contain a substance that could cause serious allergic reactions. Officials warn that some people with strong sensitivities could face life-threatening effects.
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Allergy medication is being recalled due to possible contamination.
The contaminant could trigger severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.
The recall aims to protect consumers who may have hypersensitivity.
Health officials have issued warnings about the potential risks.
The recall affects only specific batches, not all allergy medications.
Consumers are advised to check their medication and avoid using recalled products.
More information is likely available from the medication manufacturer or health agencies.
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