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Ukraine is facing a political crisis involving two main figures: Mykhailo Fedorov, a young tech expert who became defense minister six months ago, and General Oleksandr Syrskyi, a traditional military leader. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed Fedorov, causing protests, due to conflicts between their different approaches to defense during the ongoing war with Russia.
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Mykhailo Fedorov is 35 years old and has a background in technology, not the military.
Fedorov modernized Ukraine’s drone program and changed military purchasing rules to reduce corruption.
He helped Ukraine become known for its drone warfare, gaining international attention.
Before being defense minister, Fedorov led Ukraine’s digital government reforms.
Fedorov blamed General Syrskyi for blocking needed military reforms and using traditional command styles.
Oleksandr Syrskyi is a Soviet-trained general who commands Ukraine’s armed forces.
President Zelenskyy fired Fedorov during a government reshuffle amid tensions between the two men.
The dismissal of Fedorov sparked protests across Ukraine by people supporting his innovative approach.
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A ferry in Guyana called the MV Barima sank on November 16, 2024, with about 179 people on board. So far, 69 people have been rescued, 27 bodies found, and many are still missing. Authorities are investigating the cause and suspect illegal overloading.
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The MV Barima ferry capsized off the Essequibo coast in Guyana during a trip from Georgetown to Port Kaituma.
Around 179 people were on board, more than the official list of 133 passengers and crew.
At least 69 people were rescued, but 27 bodies, including four children, have been found.
The ferry was 87 years old and had been repaired earlier in 2024 but was due for major repairs in October.
Survivors reported the ferry sank very quickly, within minutes.
Officials suspect the ferry was overloaded with passengers and cargo not listed on the official manifest.
The captain and another crew member tested positive for marijuana and are in police custody as part of the investigation.
Neighboring countries have sent help, including rescue teams and divers, as efforts shift from rescue to recovery.
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The director of the National Museum of American History disagreed with a recent White House report that called the museum’s leaders radical activists. She said the report is not accurate and that the museum aims to include more voices and facts in its exhibits, not to erase history.
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The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History director is Anthea M. Hartig.
The White House Domestic Policy Council released a report criticizing the museum’s leadership as radical activists.
The report claims the museum does not tell American history in a way that is inspiring or unifying.
This criticism is part of President Donald Trump’s effort to change how U.S. history is presented, focusing less on slavery, racism, and stories of marginalized groups.
Republicans on a House committee supported the report’s concerns, saying the museum shows history as a power struggle.
Hartig stated the museum does not take political sides and wants to add missing voices to history.
She is the first woman director of the museum.
The museum emphasizes evolving the story to reflect more Americans, not erasing parts of history.
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Two firefighters died while fighting a building fire in Mérignac, near Bordeaux airport in southwest France. The fire caused some flight delays at the airport.
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The incident happened on Tuesday in Mérignac, a suburb of Bordeaux.
Two firefighters lost their lives while responding to a building fire.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez informed lawmakers about the firefighters' deaths.
The airport said the nearby fire caused delays to some flights.
More information about the incident is still being awaited by officials.
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Lebanon's President Joseph Aoun is visiting Washington to meet with President Donald Trump. They will discuss ways to bring lasting peace after fighting between Israel and the Hezbollah group in Lebanon.
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Lebanese President Joseph Aoun is meeting President Trump in the Oval Office.
This is Aoun’s first meeting with President Trump and his first visit to the White House since 2009.
Lebanon has experienced months of fighting involving Israel and Hezbollah, a group supported by Iran.
Lebanon and Israel are having rare direct talks, with the U.S. acting as a mediator.
Lebanon wants Israeli troops to leave large parts of southern Lebanon.
Lebanon seeks support to strengthen its military in areas controlled by Hezbollah.
The talks aim to create long-term peace and stability in the region.
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A new report ranked U.S. states on the quality of their public schools, placing New York and Massachusetts near the top and Arizona and New Mexico near the bottom. Education experts say these rankings do not fully reflect school quality because they do not account for factors like family income and education outside of school.
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New York ranked as the state with the best public schools according to the World Population Review.
Arizona ranked last in that report for public school quality.
Another ranking by WalletHub placed Massachusetts first and New Mexico last.
Rankings considered factors like test scores, graduation rates, school funding, safety, and higher education quality.
Experts warn rankings may favor wealthier states where students have more educational support outside schools.
Rankings often fail to separate the impact of schools themselves from factors like poverty or parental education.
Some experts suggest evaluating schools based on how much students learn rather than only on input measures like funding or class size.
There is concern that states might copy practices from higher-ranked states that do not lead to better education outcomes.
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B&M Retail Ltd was fined £2 million for serious food hygiene problems at three stores in Birmingham. Inspections found mouse infestations and food damaged by mice, leading to the company admitting guilt in court.
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B&M Retail Ltd was fined £2 million for food hygiene offences.
The problems were found in three Birmingham stores, including St Andrew's Retail Park.
Inspectors discovered mouse droppings and gnawed food products on sale.
Mouse infestations were also found at Priory Square Shopping Centre and The Fort Shopping Park.
Inspections happened after complaints, including one from a person who saw a mouse in a store.
B&M pleaded guilty at Birmingham Magistrates' Court.
The company was ordered to pay £18,104 in prosecution costs and a £2,000 victim surcharge.
The fine and costs must be paid within 28 days.
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The company behind TreeSize, a disk space analyzer, is shifting from selling perpetual licenses to subscription models. Users with perpetual licenses lose access to updates and support after the maintenance period unless they subscribe, and the company does not provide installation files or license keys once support ends.
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JAM Software makes TreeSize and has been moving most versions to subscription sales since 2025.
Perpetual licenses for TreeSize Personal are still sold, including 12 months of updates and support.
After the maintenance period ends, users must subscribe to get updates and support.
JAM Software does not provide backup installers or license keys to customers once support expires.
The company explains this policy is to avoid security risks and reduce support work for older versions.
Customers are warned by email to back up their software and license key before support ends.
A free version of TreeSize is available but lacks advanced features and is not meant for business use.
JAM Software says customers keep the right to use the version they bought indefinitely but may find subscription necessary for ongoing support.
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The U.S. State Department has warned travelers worldwide about rising tensions between the United States and Iran. They especially advise Americans in the Middle East to be cautious because U.S. government locations in the region and beyond may be targeted.
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The State Department issued a global travel warning due to increased conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
Americans in the Middle East face higher risks during this period.
U.S. diplomatic buildings both in the Middle East and other regions have been targeted.
The warning was announced on a Monday.
The alert highlights the possibility of unexpected increases in violence or conflict.
Travelers are advised to remain alert and exercise caution in areas with U.S. diplomatic presence.
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President Donald Trump's approval ratings are very low in recent national polls, with his overall public support falling below 40 percent. Poll analysts say his current approval numbers are the weakest for any second-term president in the 21st century.
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Recent polls from CNBC and The Washington Post show Trump's net approval ratings near record lows.
Trump's approval rating in a Washington Post/Ipsos poll was 37 percent, with 61 percent disapproval.
The CNBC survey showed a 40 percent approval rating and 59 percent disapproval for Trump.
Trump's net approval rating averages around minus 22 points, the lowest for a second-term president this century.
Public dissatisfaction with Trump's handling of the economy remains high; only about one-third approve of his economic performance.
The CNBC poll found 61 percent of people are pessimistic about the economy, the highest since December 2023.
Approval ratings are important because they can influence voters and the outcome of upcoming midterm elections.
The polls were conducted in early to mid-July 2024, just months before the November midterm elections.
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When one spouse dies, what happens to shared credit card accounts depends on the type of account and state laws. If it is a true joint account, the surviving spouse is responsible for the remaining balance; if the surviving spouse is only an authorized user, the debt usually becomes the deceased person’s estate responsibility.
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There are two main types of shared credit card accounts: joint accounts with two borrowers and accounts with one primary cardholder plus authorized users.
In a joint account, both borrowers are equally responsible for the debt, so the surviving spouse must pay the remaining balance.
If the surviving spouse was only an authorized user, they usually do not have to pay the debt; it falls to the deceased spouse’s estate.
State laws, like community property rules, can affect who owes the debt after one spouse dies.
If the surviving spouse cannot afford payments due to loss of income, they should contact the credit card company early to discuss hardship options.
Credit card companies may offer reduced interest rates or modified payment plans to people facing financial difficulty after a spouse’s death.
Debt relief options include debt settlement, credit counseling, and debt consolidation to help manage or reduce credit card debt.
Acting early and seeking help can prevent worsening debt problems for the surviving spouse.
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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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