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Arizona is preparing for primary elections where several Republican candidates want to be their party's choice to run against Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs. The state is also holding primary contests for congressional seats.
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Arizona is holding primary elections soon.
Multiple Republicans are competing to be the nominee for governor.
The Republican nominee will face Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs.
Primaries are also happening for some of Arizona’s congressional seats.
These races will help decide which candidates will run in the general election later.
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A grandson named Philip Winham recreated his grandparents’ wedding photos from 1967 to celebrate their nearly 60 years of marriage. He also organized a vow renewal ceremony with family and friends to honor their long-lasting love.
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David and Beckie Roach married in 1967 at the First Baptist Church in Choudrant, Louisiana.
Their grandson, Philip Winham, is a photographer from Texas.
Winham recreated their wedding photos at the original church and their home property.
The couple renewed their vows in a small ceremony surrounded by family and friends.
The photo recreation and ceremony marked nearly 59 years of marriage.
Winham shared the experience on Instagram, where it received over 100,000 views and 7,100 likes.
The event was meaningful as it celebrated the couple’s devoted and lasting relationship.
Winham encouraged others to honor their grandparents by spending time with them and taking photos.
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GB News will not be investigated by the media regulator Ofcom after a presenter said there was no riot in Belfast during recent violent incidents. Ofcom decided not to investigate because the presenter was challenged on air and was sharing her personal opinion.
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GB News presenter Bev Turner said there was no riot and no houses burnt during violence in Belfast.
The violence included cars and houses being set on fire, attacks on police, and families leaving their homes.
Ofcom received over 400 complaints about Turner’s comments.
Turner was challenged on air by a guest who showed footage contradicting her claims.
Ofcom ruled the show did not need an investigation since Turner expressed opinion and was questioned during the broadcast.
Critics say Ofcom’s decision lowers the standards for truth in broadcasting.
The unrest in Belfast was linked to protests after a knife attack involving a Sudanese man.
Turner later said she spoke based on limited information and feared the disorder would lead to more government control.
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The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has added seven new districts to the list of areas they want to win in the upcoming November House elections. This move is part of the Republican Party’s effort to keep control of the House of Representatives.
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The NRCC focuses on helping elect House Republicans.
Seven new districts were added to the target list on Monday.
The districts include areas in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, and Ohio.
This is part of the GOP’s plan to maintain their House majority in November.
The specific added districts are Alabama’s 2nd, Florida’s 14th and 22nd, Louisiana’s 6th, Missouri’s 5th, and Ohio’s 1st.
The House of Representatives is also called the lower chamber of Congress.
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An authorized user on a credit card can use the card but is generally not legally responsible for paying the debt. If the primary cardholder does not pay, the credit card company cannot usually sue the authorized user, but joint account holders have equal responsibility.
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An authorized user is allowed to use a credit card but does not sign the cardholder agreement.
The primary cardholder applies for the card, signs the contract, and is legally responsible for payment.
Authorized users usually do not undergo a credit check and have no legal duty to repay charges.
Credit card companies cannot normally sue authorized users for unpaid balances.
Debt collectors may contact authorized users but have no legal claim to their payment.
Joint account holders have signed the agreement and share legal responsibility and liability for the card balance.
If the primary cardholder cannot pay, early action like debt settlement or credit counseling may avoid lawsuits and reduce financial stress.
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In July, ski resorts in New South Wales and Victoria, Australia, experienced temperatures up to 12°C higher than normal, breaking long-standing records. These warm conditions, driven by weather patterns and climate change, have made natural snowfall scarce, forcing resorts to rely on artificial snow.
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Mount Hotham, Falls Creek, and Thredbo set new record high temperatures for July this year.
Temperatures at these resorts were as much as 12°C above the usual average for July.
Warmer weather and dry conditions have reduced natural snowfalls, affecting the ski season.
A slow-moving high-pressure system caused clear skies and dry air, contributing to the warm temperatures.
Climate scientists link the warmer conditions and poor snow seasons to global warming.
The El Niño climate pattern is expected to continue bringing warmer, drier weather to the region this winter.
Record warm night-time temperatures were also set at several alpine locations.
Skiers reported unusual warm weather, skiing in light clothing while the snow quickly became slushy.
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A violent online network called 764, started by a Texas teenager, pressures young people worldwide into harming themselves and others. In Sweden, a 14-year-old linked to this group stabbed an elderly man, and authorities are investigating multiple cases connected to similar online networks encouraging violence and self-harm.
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In late 2024, a 14-year-old boy stabbed an 80-year-old man in Stockholm and the attack was streamed online.
The boy allegedly was connected to 764, an online network founded by Bradley Cadenhead, a Texan now serving 80 years in prison.
The 764 network targets young people on platforms like Roblox and Minecraft, pushing them to commit violence and self-harm.
Authorities worldwide report several court cases linked to these groups, which celebrate violence to gain control and status.
Victims of these networks sometimes become perpetrators themselves, pressured to harm others to escape bullying.
Swedish investigators found at least nine local court cases related to similar cybercrime and extortion networks.
A teenager known online as “Chai” was convicted in Sweden for trying to force a 13-year-old to attempt suicide.
Australian and Swedish police are working together to track these networks, with reports coming from multiple countries.
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The Australian Manufacturing Workers’ Union (AMWU) has released a detailed plan calling for major tax changes, including higher taxes on the rich, wealth, and inheritance, as well as more revenue from gas companies. The plan aims to fund free education, better welfare, and public aged care, and it will influence discussions at the Labor party’s national conference.
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The AMWU’s manifesto proposes a new tax rate for people earning over $500,000 a year.
It suggests a wealth tax on assets except the family home and an inheritance tax on large inheritances.
The manifesto calls for higher taxes on gas exports and reform of the petroleum resource rent tax.
The Labor party is expected to support some of these policies in principle at its upcoming conference.
The union wants to add dental care to Medicare and make all education, from childcare to university, free.
The plan includes raising welfare payments and nationalizing the aged care system.
Workers should have a say on how artificial intelligence is used at work and share profits from it.
The manifesto supports Indigenous sovereignty and justice, including adopting the Uluru Statement from the Heart and removing symbols tied to colonial oppression.
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A producer from the Australian TV program Spotlight invited Pauline Hanson, leader of the One Nation party, to Britain to film a special about what they called “uncontrolled immigration.” The program planned to show immigration’s effects on local areas and featured Hanson meeting controversial figures; however, the broadcaster said it did not pay for her travel and defended the program as balanced journalism.
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A Seven Network producer invited Pauline Hanson to Britain to meet Nigel Farage and report on immigration issues.
The pitch used the phrase “uncontrolled immigration” multiple times and aimed to show strain on infrastructure.
Hanson shared the pitch publicly, unhappy with her portrayal in the Spotlight program.
Hanson met Tommy Robinson, a controversial figure with violent criminal convictions, instead of Farage.
The Seven Network denied covering Hanson’s travel costs despite suggestions in the pitch.
The program said it conducted hundreds of communications with Hanson’s team over six months.
Spotlight’s producer said the final show was balanced and allowed Hanson to explain her views.
The show highlighted immigration statistics in places like Sydney and UK towns like Luton and Bournemouth.
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Australia’s only home test kit for chlamydia and gonorrhoea was taken off store shelves after it failed to detect some infections. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) suspended the company’s product for six months due to concerns about unreliable results and false negatives.
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The home test kit was sold in pharmacies starting December 2024 for about $24.
The product involved a vaginal swab tested with a solution to check for chlamydia and gonorrhoea.
The TGA suspended the kit for six months, saying it gave false negative results for an unknown number of people.
A health service reported problems with the test in May 2025, prompting the review.
The company, Touch Biotechnology, stopped supplying the test and is doing more testing to verify its effectiveness.
When first approved, the company claimed the test correctly identified over 99% of positive cases, but data was not publicly shared.
Experts warn false negatives can delay treatment and lead to serious health problems like infertility.
Health officials advise people with negative home test results to still seek professional medical testing to confirm.
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The Jawbone Act is a proposed law designed to limit the influence of government officials who use strong verbal pressure to push their agendas. Jawboning means using persuasive or forceful speech to sway decisions, a tactic that has been common for a long time.
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Jawboning is when powerful people use speech to pressure others to agree with their goals.
This practice has been around throughout history.
The Jawbone Act aims to reduce or control this type of government pressure.
The law targets government officials and other influential figures.
The goal is to promote fairer decision-making by limiting undue influence.
It is unclear how effective the Jawbone Act will be in achieving this goal.
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels, backed by Iran, have declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia in response to a long-standing Saudi blockade on Yemen and a recent attack on Sanaa airport. The Houthis threatened to close the Bab al-Mandeb strait, an important global shipping route, raising concerns about increased conflict and disruption to international trade.
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The Houthis announced an immediate maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia as retaliation.
The Bab al-Mandeb strait, a key passage for about 12% of global trade, may be closed by the Houthis.
Saudi Arabia has imposed a blockade on Yemen since 2015 and leads a coalition fighting the Houthis.
Yemen’s civil war started in 2014 when Houthis took control of the capital, forcing the government into exile.
The recent conflict escalated after an attack on Sanaa airport and a Houthi missile strike on a Saudi airport.
The Houthis are part of Iran’s "Axis of Resistance," a group of allied militant organizations.
Earlier, the Houthis attacked ships in the Bab al-Mandeb strait during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza.
Disrupting this route could force ships to take longer paths, increasing shipping costs worldwide.
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Andy Burnham became the prime minister of the United Kingdom, promising to end the country’s recent political instability and introduce major changes. He plans to focus on helping people with the cost of living, ending homelessness, and continuing support for Ukraine, while preparing a long-term plan for Britain.
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Andy Burnham was confirmed as UK prime minister after meeting King Charles III.
He is the seventh UK prime minister in ten years, following Keir Starmer’s recent removal.
Burnham aims to stop the frequent changes in UK leadership and bring stability.
His first tasks will include ending rough sleeping (homelessness) and addressing cost of living problems.
He plans to introduce a 10-year plan for the country by 2026.
Burnham will speak early with Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy to confirm British support.
He also plans an early call with U.S. President Donald Trump.
Burnham has been called the “King of the North” due to his previous role as mayor of Greater Manchester.
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A long-term study found that where a woman lives can affect her heart health as much as factors like cholesterol or blood pressure. Women living in poorer neighborhoods showed worse heart health over 20 years, especially before menopause, even when income and education were considered.
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The study tracked about 1,200 women in eastern Massachusetts for over 20 years, from pregnancy to midlife.
Researchers used a heart health score based on eight factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, sleep, diet, and exercise.
Women in the most socially vulnerable neighborhoods had heart health scores 6 to 10 points lower than those in better areas.
Heart health declined faster for women in disadvantaged neighborhoods, particularly before menopause.
Lower income, less education, and identifying as non-Hispanic Black were linked to lower heart health scores.
The link between neighborhood conditions and heart health remained even after adjusting for income and education.
The study suggests improving community resources like healthy food, safe exercise spaces, and quality health care might help reduce heart health disparities.
The research is based on data from Project Viva, which has been following women since the early 2000s.
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The woman who killed her stepdaughter, Sara Sharif, has requested that the inquest into Sara’s death be held with a jury present. Sara, aged 10, died after suffering years of severe abuse and injuries, and the inquest will also review whether authorities properly protected her.
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Sara Sharif died at age 10 after two years of severe abuse by her stepmother, Beinash Batool, and neglect by her father, Urfan Sharif.
Both Beinish Batool and Urfan Sharif were sentenced to life imprisonment in 2024 for Sara’s death.
Sara’s body showed many injuries, including bite marks, burns from an iron, and scalding from hot water.
Batool’s lawyer requested a jury at the inquest to provide a wider view, especially about whether people were afraid to report abuse due to concerns about racism.
A review found that agencies in Surrey did not properly investigate Sara’s changing behavior, such as her wearing a hijab to cover bruises, partly due to fear of offending anyone.
The eight-week inquest, set for April 2027, will look at what authorities knew and whether they failed to protect Sara.
Sara’s father and stepmother are attending the hearing via video from prison, but Sara’s father is not legally represented and has challenged parts of the evidence.
Sara’s uncle was also jailed for 16 years for causing or allowing her death.
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Andy Burnham, who is expected to become the UK prime minister, has prioritized ending rough sleeping as his first major policy. He plans to bring ideas from his time as mayor of Greater Manchester to the whole country, focusing on helping poor and vulnerable people and addressing the cost of living.
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Burnham announced his goal to end rough sleeping (homelessness on the streets) soon after becoming prime minister.
He previously worked to reduce rough sleeping as mayor of Greater Manchester starting in 2017.
His promise to end rough sleeping is meant to show what type of government he wants to run.
Burnham plans changes in energy policy that may affect commitments to net zero carbon emissions.
He will offer new support measures to help families with the rising cost of living.
Ideas include extending low bus fare caps and possibly taking stronger actions on rent and free travel for young people.
Burnham supports keeping limits on government debt and borrowing.
He aims to develop a new economic model away from central control, privatization, and industrial decline.
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Republican Rep. Russell Fry from South Carolina announced he is running for the U.S. Senate seat left open after the death of Senator Lindsey Graham. Fry said he respected Graham and wants to continue his work in the Senate.
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Russell Fry is a Republican representative from South Carolina.
He announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina.
The seat became vacant after Senator Lindsey Graham passed away.
Fry described Graham as both a legendary leader and a good friend.
Fry aims to succeed Graham and carry on his political work.
The announcement was made publicly in a campaign statement on Monday.
This election will fill the seat for South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.
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Florida and Texas continue to lead the U.S. in population and economic growth, with many cities in these states showing strong development despite slowed migration after the pandemic. While growth rates have cooled, Florida and Texas still have the highest increases in overall population numbers and remain attractive due to no income tax and good job markets.
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Nine Texas cities and four Florida cities are among the top 20 fastest-growing U.S. cities.
Out of 75 boomtowns analyzed, 18 are in Texas and 19 in Florida.
Florida saw a big drop in domestic migration from 310,892 in 2022 to 22,517 in 2025 but had the highest international migration at 178,674.
Texas had the fourth highest population growth by percentage (1.2%) and gained 391,243 people.
South Carolina saw the highest population growth percentage at 1.5%, followed by Idaho and North Carolina.
Housing prices in some Florida and Texas cities dropped over 10% from 2022 peaks, with Austin down 27.8% and Punta Gorda down 25.4%.
Florida’s GDP grew by 1.6% and Texas’ GDP grew by 0.9% in the latest reported quarters.
The slowdown is linked to higher mortgage rates and more people returning to offices.
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A Russian strike on an infrastructure site in Odesa, Ukraine, killed three people and injured three others. The attack followed Ukrainian drone strikes on Moscow, during ongoing conflict between the two countries. Additionally, Italy condemned Russia’s expulsion of an Italian military attache, and Hungary launched an investigation into a Chinese carmaker’s investment linked to a former government official.
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Russian attack hit an infrastructure facility in Odesa, Ukraine, killing 3 and injuring 3.
Ukraine launched drone strikes on Moscow overnight, resulting in injuries.
Italy condemned Russia for expelling an Italian military attache without explanation.
Italy’s action came after Russia expelled two Russian military attachés accused of spying.
Hungary is investigating a large investment by Chinese electric car company BYD.
The investigation focuses on the role of Péter Szijjártó, a former Hungarian foreign minister now working for BYD.
The probe will review government subsidies, tax breaks, and permits given during the previous Hungarian administration.
Hungary’s prime minister plans to ask chess player Judit Polgár to become the country’s new ceremonial president.
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In fiscal year 2025, about 1.32 million people received green cards in the U.S., slightly fewer than the previous year. The overall number fell by 2.7%, with fewer refugees and Cuban nationals gaining green cards, while family-based green cards increased.
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1,320,080 people got green cards in fiscal 2025, down from 1,356,760 in 2024.
Fiscal 2025 included the last months of President Biden's term and the first eight months of President Trump's new term.
Refugee-based green cards dropped by over one-third, from 178,200 to 116,470.
Green cards for Cuban nationals fell by more than half, dropping from 178,130 to 84,820.
Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens remained the largest group, increasing from 669,160 to 684,530.
Family-sponsored green cards rose from 184,670 to 196,740.
Employment-based green cards declined from 170,980 to 159,070.
More green cards were given to immigrants from Asia and Africa, while green cards for North American immigrants declined.
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