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A man was arrested for setting off a fire device outside an immigration court in New York City. The building includes federal offices like the FBI and Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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The incident happened outside an immigration court building in New York City.
The man set off an incendiary device, which is a device that can start fires.
The building contains several federal offices, including the FBI and ICE.
Police arrested the man soon after the device was set off.
No information was given about injuries or damage.
The event involved federal law enforcement agencies.
The investigation is ongoing.
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Senator Darline Graham, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, announced she will run for a full Senate term in South Carolina. She was appointed to serve the remainder of her brother's term and has received an endorsement from President Donald Trump.
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Darline Graham is currently serving the rest of her brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate term after being appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster.
She confirmed in a Fox News interview that she will run for a full six-year Senate term in the upcoming election.
President Donald Trump has endorsed her candidacy, saying she would best honor Lindsey Graham’s legacy.
Lindsey Graham passed away unexpectedly on July 11, 2026, at age 71.
The special Republican primary to choose a candidate for the full term will be held on August 11, 2026.
Other candidates in the Republican primary include Representatives Ralph Norman and Russell Fry, and businessman Mark Lynch.
Darline Graham has nearly 30 years of experience working in state roles, including with people with disabilities.
Filing for the primary candidates opens July 21 and closes July 28, 2026.
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The article discusses the ongoing debate in the United States about how power and wealth should be shared. It compares the ideas of socialism, which supports central control and wealth redistribution, with federalism, which favors sharing power among states and individuals. It also highlights recent economic and migration trends showing people and businesses moving from higher-tax states to lower-tax states.
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George Bernard Shaw supported income redistribution and central planning in the early 20th century.
G.K. Chesterton argued for property rights and decentralizing political power to prevent tyranny.
The debate about central control versus decentralized power continues in the U.S. today.
Democratic socialists have won some political races in cities, but federalist states have had more consistent economic success.
ALEC’s report shows red states with lower taxes and fewer regulations attract more people and businesses.
States like Utah rank high in economic performance; states like New York and New Jersey rank low.
JPMorgan Chase has reduced its workforce in New York City while expanding in Texas.
U-Haul reports Texas as the top state for population growth, while California experiences significant out-migration.
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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said he has had no contact from Senator Mitch McConnell or his staff about McConnell’s health. McConnell has been absent from the Senate for some time, and his health has raised questions because he has not appeared publicly or given updates.
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Governor Andy Beshear has not received any information from Senator McConnell or his office about McConnell’s health.
McConnell, 84 years old, has been a U.S. Senator from Kentucky since 1985.
McConnell served as Senate Republican leader for nearly 20 years but stepped down earlier this year.
McConnell showed signs of health problems in 2023, including moments where he appeared to freeze during speeches.
McConnell has not appeared publicly recently and has not made statements about his health.
His office has given only limited updates about his condition.
McConnell has not indicated he will resign and still remains in Washington.
The senator’s extended absence has led to calls for more transparency about his ability to serve.
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Five people drowned in the Scioto River near Powell, Ohio after trying to help someone struggling in the water. A child who ran for help was found safe and is now with family services.
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The incident happened on Sunday in the Scioto River, a river near Columbus, Ohio.
One person went swimming and started to struggle, leading others to jump in to help.
Five people died: two women were found Sunday and three men were found Monday.
A child under 10 ran to get help and was found by a passing motorist.
The child and another young child were placed under the care of family services.
Rescue teams searched the river both Sunday and Monday.
The sheriff’s office gave updates at a news conference on Monday.
This incident happened shortly after a separate fatal flash flood in Utah.
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Firefighters rescued a small dog that had been missing for weeks after it was seen swimming in San Francisco Bay near East Palo Alto. The dog was safely recovered and returned to its family by the local animal protection agency.
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The dog went missing over the Fourth of July weekend.
A 911 call on July 16 reported seeing the dog entering the bay near Dumbarton Bridge.
Firefighters from Menlo Park used trucks, a boat, an airboat, binoculars, and a drone to track and rescue the dog.
Both fire and police officers helped in the rescue operation.
After rescue, the dog was dried off and cared for by firefighters.
The dog was handed over to the local Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).
The SPCA found the dog’s family and reunited them successfully.
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The U.S. Space Force is increasing its spending on rocket launches from $5.6 billion to $17 billion for one of its launch contracts. Combined with another contract, the total maximum spending may exceed $30 billion to support more military satellite launches.
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The Space Force is expanding the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) Phase 3 contract for Lane 1 missions to $17 billion.
Lane 1 missions involve medium-lift and experimental payload launches with less military oversight.
Lane 2 missions are higher priority, requiring rockets with special military certification; only SpaceX and United Launch Alliance rockets are currently certified.
The total combined maximum for Lane 1 and Lane 2 contracts now exceeds $30 billion.
More launch companies have been added for Lane 1, including Rocket Lab, Stoke Space, Relativity Space, and Impulse Space.
SpaceX has won most task orders for these launches so far, with Blue Origin also winning some.
Rising demand for launches is driven by programs like the Space Data Network and Airborne Moving Target Indicator satellite constellations, as well as the proposed missile defense system called Golden Dome.
The number of planned launches has increased significantly in the last year, leading to higher contract values.
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At least 20 people died in flash floods caused by monsoon rains in Nuristan province, eastern Afghanistan. The floods destroyed homes and shops, injured more than 80 people, and left several officials missing. Nearby countries like India and Nepal have also experienced deadly monsoon-related floods this season.
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The flash floods struck Nuristan province’s capital, Parun, on Monday.
More than 20 bodies have been recovered and over 80 people injured.
The disaster destroyed many buildings, including hotels and shops.
Officials have started search-and-rescue efforts to find missing people.
Flooding in Nuristan is common during the monsoon season.
Neighboring countries India and Nepal have also faced deadly floods and landslides from monsoon rains.
Environmental problems in Afghanistan have made flooding worse and contributed to a humanitarian crisis.
Nuristan province borders Pakistan, where flooding risk is also high.
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Police in New Delhi used batons and tear gas to break up a large protest march led by the Cockroach Janta Party. The protesters were demanding that India’s Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign because of recent exam scandals.
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Tens of thousands of people joined the Cockroach Janta Party’s march on parliament in New Delhi.
Police responded to the protest with batons and tear gas to disperse the crowd.
The protest was organized to call for the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
The demand came after exam scandals caused anger across India.
The march took place near India’s parliament building.
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A Christian church led by Pastor Sarah Lucas refused to leave the Wind River Native American reservation after calling traditional tribal rituals "idol worship" during a sermon. This caused protests from the Northern Arapaho Tribe, who demanded an apology or for the church to leave the reservation land.
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Pastor Sarah Lucas held a sermon on July 5 at Wind River Reservation in Wyoming, criticizing Native American spiritual practices as idol worship.
The sermon coincided with the Northern Arapaho Tribe’s Sundance ceremony, an important traditional prayer and renewal event.
The Northern Arapaho Tribe and supporters protested outside the church, demanding an apology and the church’s removal.
The Northern Arapaho Business Council told the church it had to leave the reservation on July 10.
The church claims it is on privately owned land inside the reservation boundaries and refused to leave.
The pastor’s comments have heightened tensions between Christian missionary activities and Native American religious traditions.
The dispute involves questions about religious freedom, tribal sovereignty, and respect for Indigenous beliefs.
The church reported receiving threats following the controversy.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is still investigating lettuce from Taylor Farms as the cause of a parasite outbreak. A test mistakenly showed the parasite cyclospora on the lettuce, but officials later said this was a false positive.
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The FDA is focusing on lettuce from Taylor Farms in a multistate outbreak of a parasite.
The parasite involved is cyclospora, which can cause diarrhea.
A lab test initially showed the lettuce tested positive for cyclospora.
The FDA posted the positive test result on its website on Saturday.
On Sunday, the FDA clarified the positive result was a false positive, meaning the test was incorrect.
Despite the faulty test, the FDA continues to consider Taylor Farms lettuce the likely source.
The outbreak affects multiple states across the U.S.
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Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has become the new leader of ECOWAS, the West African regional group. The article also mentions that nearly 19 million Nigerian children are out of school, partly due to fear of kidnappings, and that Tangier is hosting the International Photography Festival.
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Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of Senegal, now leads ECOWAS.
ECOWAS is a regional group of West African countries working together on economic and political issues.
About 19 million children in Nigeria are not attending school.
Kidnapping threats are causing many children to stay away from classrooms in Nigeria.
Tangier city is holding the International Photography Festival, celebrating visual storytelling.
The news was shared by France 24 on July 20, 2026.
Other world stories mentioned include UK politics, Middle East conflicts, and sports events.
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Louise Haigh is a British politician who had a fast rise to becoming the youngest female cabinet minister but resigned due to a past fraud offence. She has returned to government with a senior role under Andy Burnham, playing an important part in his team and helping him win back a seat in Parliament.
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Louise Haigh became the youngest-ever female cabinet minister at age 36.
She resigned as transport secretary four months into the job after admitting to a fraud offence from her twenties.
Andy Burnham appointed her to run the Cabinet Office as first secretary of state, a senior government position.
She helped manage talks with civil servants before Burnham took office.
After leaving the cabinet, she helped lead a Labour rebellion against welfare cuts.
Haigh revived the Tribune group, supporting the Labour party’s soft left wing.
She played a key role in Burnham’s successful return to Parliament for Makerfield.
Haigh has worked for various Labour MPs and was elected as MP for Sheffield Heeley in 2015.
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Andy Burnham has become the new prime minister of the United Kingdom. He will need to develop a working relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump, even though he has limited experience in foreign affairs.
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Andy Burnham recently became the UK’s prime minister.
Burnham has limited experience in foreign policy.
Building a strong partnership with President Donald Trump is one of Burnham’s main challenges.
The relationship between the UK and U.S. is an important part of Burnham’s international focus.
The article is from the BBC and written by Sarah Smith.
The focus is on the early days of Burnham’s leadership and his diplomatic efforts.
President Donald Trump is the U.S. leader Burnham will be working with.
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Almost 3,000 websites were shut down or blocked for illegally streaming World Cup soccer matches, according to the US Department of Justice. The crackdown involved agencies in the US and South America, targeting websites that shared games without permission.
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The US Department of Justice says nearly 3,000 illegal streaming sites were taken down during the World Cup.
Over 1,000 of these sites were shut down in the US, with a similar number blocked in Colombia.
The operations, named "operation offsides" and "operation red card," were carried out by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement and South American authorities.
Unauthorized streaming violates intellectual property rights and supports criminal groups, officials explained.
Illegal sports streaming costs broadcasters billions of dollars each year.
Some fans use illegal streams to avoid paying high prices for watching matches legally.
Colombian authorities arrested four people from a hacking group called "Los Ciberinfiltrados" linked to illegal streaming.
Police also seized counterfeit sports clothing and arrested 11 people in Colombia for making and selling fake merchandise.
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NASA plans to build a permanent human base on the moon near its South Pole, aiming to make living and working there a reality by the late 2020s. Experts say future lunar cities might use tall buildings made from lunar materials but are more likely to be underground in natural lava tubes to protect people from radiation.
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NASA revealed plans for a Moon Base with the goal of a sustained human presence.
The agency has contracts for lunar vehicles and delivery systems for missions by 2028.
Lunar skyscrapers are possible since the moon has low gravity and no weather like Earth.
Buildings on the moon would need to support life with pressure, oxygen, water, temperature control, and radiation shielding.
The moon lacks natural protection from space radiation because it has no thick atmosphere or magnetic field.
Large underground lava tubes on the moon could provide natural shelter from radiation.
Experts believe underground habitats in these lava tubes are safer than tall buildings.
Lunar structures would mostly be made from local materials, like processed lunar dust and rock.
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False and misleading social media posts about President Donald Trump and Spanish football player Lamine Yamal appeared during the World Cup final. These posts were viewed by tens of millions of people. BBC Verify investigated how to tell the difference between real and fake content.
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Misleading images and posts related to President Trump and Lamine Yamal circulated widely during the World Cup final.
These posts reached tens of millions of views on social media platforms.
The content contained fake or false information.
BBC Verify worked to identify and explain which posts were real and which were fake.
The topic highlights challenges in spotting misinformation during large international events.
Lamine Yamal is a notable young Spanish football player.
The World Cup final attracted massive global attention, spreading these posts quickly.
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The article lists all 10 Spider-Man films available to watch, including titles from different Spider-Man series and animated movies. It invites readers to enjoy the full collection of Spider-Man adventures in one place.
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There are 10 Spider-Man films mentioned.
The films include the original Spider-Man trilogy (Spider-Man, Spider-Man 2, Spider-Man 3).
The Amazing Spider-Man movies (1 and 2) are part of the collection.
The newer Marvel Cinematic Universe films, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Far from Home, and No Way Home, are included.
Animated Spider-Man movies, Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Spider-Man: Across the Spider-Verse, are listed.
All these movies are available in one place for viewing.
The article encourages readers to experience the full range of Spider-Man stories.
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Senator Darline Graham Nordone announced she will run for a full six-year term to take over the U.S. Senate seat left by her brother, the late Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina. She shared this news during an interview on Fox News.
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Darline Graham Nordone is a Republican senator from South Carolina.
She plans to run for a full six-year term in the U.S. Senate.
The seat was previously held by her brother, Senator Lindsey Graham, who has passed away.
She announced her candidacy on Fox News during Sean Hannity’s show.
The position is for the U.S. Senate, representing South Carolina.
Governor Henry McMaster is also involved in South Carolina politics (details from article are incomplete).
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Officials said the suspect in Monday’s explosion outside a federal building in New York City held anti-ICE materials. The suspect was described as an "anti-government extremist."
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The explosion happened on Monday morning in Manhattan, New York City.
The suspect was near a federal building when the incident occurred.
Law enforcement described the suspect as an "anti-government extremist."
The suspect carried literature opposing ICE, which is the U.S. agency that enforces immigration laws.
Officials shared these details during a news conference.
CBS News reporter Anna Schecter provided background information after the announcement.
The investigation is active, and more information may be released later.
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