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A Colorado family is supporting their daughter Madilynn, who has a rare neurological disorder called Spinocerebellar Ataxia Type 5 (SCA5). Despite doctors saying she would not live a normal childhood, her parents have helped her take part in outdoor activities like hiking, swimming, and skiing using special equipment.
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Madilynn has infantile-onset SCA5, a rare inherited disorder that affects balance, coordination, and speech.
The disorder causes gradual damage to the cerebellum, the part of the brain that controls movement.
Symptoms usually appear in adulthood, but Madilynn showed signs from birth.
Initially, doctors gave little information and predicted a rapid decline.
Her parents researched the condition and decided to help her live as actively as possible.
They use specialized backpacks and walkers to include her in outdoor activities.
The family shares their journey on TikTok, showing how they manage challenges and enjoy adventures together.
Active outdoor play is important for children’s development and well-being, which the family strives to support despite Madilynn’s condition.
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Taco Bell is removing lettuce from many of its restaurants after a parasite outbreak linked to the food. The outbreak caused illness in multiple states, resulting in 94 people being hospitalized but no deaths.
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Taco Bell is taking lettuce off its menu at many locations.
The decision follows reports of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis in several states.
Cyclosporiasis is a parasitic infection caused by contaminated food or water.
The outbreak is the largest of its kind in the United States.
So far, no deaths have been reported from the illness.
94 people have required hospital care due to the infection.
The parasite causes symptoms like severe diarrhea.
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Two American soldiers were killed and one is missing after an Iranian attack on a U.S. military base in Jordan. This is the first time U.S. troops have died from enemy fire since a truce with Iran started in April, and fighting between the two countries has increased in recent days.
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Two U.S. service members died and one is missing following an attack by Iran on a U.S. base in Jordan.
The deaths are the first caused by hostile fire since a truce with Iran began in early April 2026.
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has escalated after months of conflict that started in February.
The U.S. has been carrying out airstrikes against Iranian targets for eight consecutive nights.
Iranian media reported explosions in several of their coastal cities because of U.S. strikes.
The attacks have targeted both military sites and civilian infrastructure in the Middle East.
This event marks a significant increase in violence between the U.S. and Iran after a period of relative calm.
President Donald Trump has promised to change U.S. actions in response to the casualties.
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The United States has carried out new military strikes against Iran after two American soldiers were killed in Iranian attacks in Jordan. These strikes targeted Iranian military facilities along the coast and key infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating ongoing tensions between the two countries.
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The U.S. carried out strikes on Iranian military sites, including surveillance, air defense, missile, and drone storage facilities.
The attacks targeted forces from Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) responsible for previous attacks on U.S. soldiers in Jordan.
The strikes aimed to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial waterway for global oil transport.
Infrastructure such as bridges, railways, tunnels, airports, and roads in southern Iran were hit, affecting civilian movement and logistics.
Iran launched drone attacks on U.S. military sites in Kuwait, including an ammunition depot and air defense radars.
Bahrain sounded air raid sirens and urged residents to seek safety amid regional tensions.
Iranian media reported explosions and missile strikes on southern Iranian islands and cities near the Strait of Hormuz.
President Donald Trump addressed the situation following the deaths of U.S. soldiers in the conflict.
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Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz announced plans to establish military-linked settlements in northern Gaza, despite international agreements calling for Israeli withdrawal. These settlements aim to strengthen control over Gaza, where living conditions remain harsh after prolonged conflict and an ongoing ceasefire.
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Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz plans to create three Nahal outposts in northern Gaza, combining farming and military presence.
Nahal outposts are intended to increase security and assert Israeli control over territory.
This plan contradicts a U.S.-brokered agreement requiring full Israeli withdrawal from Gaza and banning settlements.
Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has supported establishing settlements and full Israeli control of Gaza.
Israeli settler groups held a conference in early 2024 to promote settlement expansion in Gaza.
Palestinian human rights groups say Israel aims to make life in Gaza unbearable to force Palestinians out and build settlements.
Israel set up an agency to oversee Palestinian "voluntary migration" from Gaza, a move widely condemned as a potential war crime.
Public opinion polls show strong Israeli support for expelling Palestinians from Gaza.
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Russia launched a large missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, killing one person and injuring at least 14. Ukraine defended against many missiles and drones while continuing attacks on Russian targets, including warehouses of a major Russian online retailer.
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Russia fired 41 ballistic missiles at Kyiv; Ukrainian air defenses shot down 18.
Russian forces also launched 125 drones during the attack; Ukraine intercepted 108 drones.
The strikes damaged homes, a supermarket, a dormitory, and warehouses in Kyiv.
Ukraine conducted drone attacks on Russian warehouses belonging to Wildberries, causing fires and killing eight people.
Wildberries is a large Russian online retailer, similar to Amazon, valued at about $12.6 billion.
Ukraine reported that Russia used about 1,450 strike drones and over 1,640 guided bombs in the past week.
Ukraine aims its attacks at Russian oil and gas facilities, which it calls valid targets because Russia uses fossil fuel sales to fund the war.
Ukraine says nearly 43% of Russia’s oil refining has been disabled by its attacks, though this is not independently confirmed.
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Bruno Mars began a six-night concert series at Wembley Stadium, performing for 75,000 fans. The show included a mix of his music styles and featured guest appearances like Anderson .Paak from Silk Sonic.
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Bruno Mars performed the first of six shows at Wembley Stadium.
75,000 people attended the concert.
The concert opened with a slower song from his latest album, then moved to upbeat funk, R&B, Latin, and pop songs.
He wore an England football scarf and a UK-themed hat during the show.
Anderson .Paak joined Mars on stage for a segment performing as Silk Sonic.
Mars performed his song "Die With a Smile," which got a big fan response.
The concert included personal touches, like projecting fans’ faces on giant screens.
Fans of all ages attended, including a family who waited eight years to see him live again.
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Terence Donovan, a British-Australian actor known for his roles in TV shows like Neighbours and Home and Away, died peacefully at age 90 in Melbourne. He had a long career in television and film, and he also helped support the growth of the Australian film and TV industry in the 1970s.
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Terence Donovan died peacefully in Melbourne at age 90.
He was known for roles in Neighbours, Home and Away, Division 4, and Cop Shop.
His son, actor Jason Donovan, confirmed the news and shared a tribute.
Donovan was born in London and moved to Australia as a teenager.
He started as a singer before acting on screen from the early 1960s.
He helped promote Australian film and TV production in the 1970s.
His film work included The Man from Snowy River and Breaker Morant.
Donovan’s efforts contributed to Australian broadcasters airing more local stories.
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President Donald Trump said the 2026 World Cup, hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico, was a success and helped make the US a "soccer country." The tournament faced challenges like strict US immigration policies that blocked some fans and a referee, along with disputes over ticket prices and local costs. Despite controversies, Trump highlighted positive moments and cultural exchange during the event.
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The 2026 World Cup was co-hosted by the US, Canada, and Mexico.
President Trump called the event a success and said it brought the world together.
US immigration policies prevented fans from some countries and excluded a Somali referee.
Trump influenced FIFA to overturn a red card given to a US player during the tournament.
There was criticism over high ticket prices and tensions about transportation costs in host cities.
Some fears of immigration enforcement near venues did not happen.
The Iranian team’s fans were barred from entering the US, leading to the team being based in Tijuana, Mexico.
Social media showed many fans enjoying American foods and culture during the World Cup.
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Facebook and Instagram users experienced problems accessing their accounts early Sunday morning. The issues started around 3:25 a.m. ET and affected users in the United States and other countries.
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Users saw a message saying their accounts were "temporarily unavailable" due to a site issue.
Problems began around 3:25 a.m. Eastern Time.
Thousands of users in the U.S. reported connection issues.
Some users in Canada, the United Kingdom, and India also had trouble accessing the platforms.
Facebook and Instagram are both owned by the company Meta.
The company expected to resolve the problem shortly.
The outage was tracked by a website called Downdetector.
The story was developing and more updates were expected.
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A body was found in a rental home owned by Conan Harris, husband of Massachusetts Representative Ayanna Pressley. Police are investigating the death as a homicide, and the family has said they are safe.
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A body was discovered Saturday at a rental house in Boston’s Mattapan neighborhood.
The home is owned by Conan Harris, married to Representative Ayanna Pressley since 2014.
Police confirmed they are treating the case as a homicide and their homicide unit is investigating.
The property is a two-story rental valued at about $919,000.
Conan Harris stated on Facebook that his family is safe and expressed sympathy for the deceased’s family.
Representative Pressley offered her condolences through a spokesperson.
The identity of the deceased person has not been released.
Police and Pressley’s office have been contacted for more details; the story is ongoing.
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A 25-year-old nurse experienced dizziness during a cruise in March 2020, which worsened after returning home. After hospital tests, doctors found a small tumor on her brainstem, initially thought to be benign, but it grew quickly, requiring surgery and intensive care.
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The woman felt dizzy on a cruise in March 2020 before returning home.
Her symptoms included dizziness, difficulty eating and drinking, coughing, balance problems, and walking trouble.
Initial hospital tests, including blood work and a CT scan, showed normal results.
An MRI revealed a small brainstem tumor, suspected to be a hemangioblastoma.
Doctors initially planned to treat her symptoms over six weeks without surgery.
The tumor grew rapidly, leading to surgery on April 9, 2020.
After surgery, she initially improved but then worsened, needing intensive care.
She received a tracheostomy (a breathing tube) and a feeding tube due to her condition.
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Andy Burnham is set to become the new UK prime minister and faces decisions about North Sea oil and gas drilling. Some existing projects are under legal review, new exploration licenses are banned by his party’s policy, and the industry wants changes to a tax on oil profits to encourage investment.
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The Rosebank and Jackdaw oil fields were approved by the previous government but are under legal challenge due to environmental concerns.
Consultations on these projects are ongoing and will close in August.
Labour’s 2024 manifesto promised to ban new oil and gas exploration licenses, a policy already put into effect by the current Energy Secretary.
“Tie-backs” allow production near licensed areas but do not count as new licenses.
Large oil companies have been selling North Sea assets to smaller firms focused on extracting existing supplies rather than exploring new areas.
The Energy Profits Levy (a windfall tax) currently takes 78% from oil profits regardless of price, which the industry says discourages investment.
This levy will be replaced in 2030 by a tax that only applies when prices are high.
Changing or scrapping this tax is seen as a key move to attract more investment and support jobs, and may be a major decision for Burnham.
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The US military launched new airstrikes against Iran following an attack in Jordan that killed two American soldiers and injured others. The strikes targeted Iranian military sites near the Strait of Hormuz to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten shipping and were ordered by President Donald Trump. Tensions between the US and Iran have risen sharply, increasing the risk of further conflict.
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Two US service members were killed, one is missing, and four were hospitalized after an Iranian attack in Jordan.
President Donald Trump called the deaths a “shame” and said they reflect Iran’s bad intentions.
The US carried out airstrikes on Iranian military targets including coastal surveillance, missile and drone storage sites, and air defense facilities.
The strikes focused on areas near Sirik, Hajiabad, Bandar Abbas, and Qeshm Island near the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran’s supreme leader Mojtaba Khamenei warned that the US would pay a price for escalating the conflict.
Kuwait was also hit by Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting a desalination plant and oil facility.
Since hostilities began, 16 US troops have died and over 430 have been injured; Iran says 50 people have died and 500 injured from US strikes.
The US and Iran had a ceasefire agreement that collapsed last week, leading to these renewed attacks.
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Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a well-known Cuban dissident and leader of a group calling for freedom of speech and democracy, has left Cuba and gone into exile in the United States. He had served a five-year prison term in Cuba after being arrested during major protests in 2021. His arrival in Miami has increased tensions between the U.S. and Cuba.
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Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara is 38 years old and leads the San Isidro Movement, which campaigns for free speech and democracy in Cuba.
He was arrested in 2021 during large anti-government protests and spent five years in a maximum-security prison near Havana.
Cuban authorities held him in a secret location before he was allowed to go to the U.S. on parole.
At Miami airport, he was welcomed by supporters who used the "L" sign for "Libertad," meaning freedom.
The Cuban government claims the San Isidro Movement is funded by the U.S. to undermine Cuba, but the group denies this.
The U.S. has imposed an oil blockade and sanctions on Cuba, worsening fuel shortages and causing blackouts and food shortages.
The U.S. government, under President Trump, has increased pressure on Cuba, including threats of military action and an indictment against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro.
Tourism in Cuba has dropped by nearly 60% in early 2026 due to sanctions and tensions.
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Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami after British prosecutors added new criminal charges against them and requested their extradition to the UK. The charges include rape, sexual assault, and trafficking for sexual exploitation, with alleged offenses dating from 2010 to 2017.
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Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate were arrested by the U.S. Marshals Service in Miami.
British prosecutors added new charges involving four more alleged victims.
Andrew Tate faces multiple counts including rape, trafficking for sexual exploitation, assault, and charges related to indecent images and extreme pornography.
Tristan Tate faces charges including sexual assault, rape, and trafficking for sexual exploitation.
The alleged crimes occurred between July 2010 and August 2017.
The total number of suspected victims involved in the case is now seven.
Both brothers have denied the accusations.
Their lawyer stated that Andrew and Tristan Tate are innocent.
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Israel’s military destroyed a Palestinian home in the West Bank, even though a lawyer said a court order protected the house from demolition. The home was built in 2016 with permits from Israeli authorities and was occupied by two Palestinian families, including eight children.
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The house was located in Masafer Yatta, in the occupied West Bank.
It was demolished by Israeli military forces.
A court order was said to protect the home from being torn down.
The home was built in 2016 under an Israeli permit process.
Two Palestinian families lived there, including eight children.
The demolition occurred shortly after legal confirmation of the home’s protected status.
The report was covered by Al Jazeera and explained by journalist Leila Warah.
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Russia fired the largest number of ballistic missiles at Kyiv since the war began, causing fires, damage, and casualties. Ukraine faced these attacks amid a shortage of air defense missiles and political changes, while President Donald Trump said he may allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles at home to help defend itself.
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Russia launched a massive ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, hitting six city districts.
The attacks killed one person and injured at least 15 others.
Fires broke out in homes, offices, and industrial sites due to the strikes.
Ukraine’s air force shot down 18 out of 41 missiles during the attack.
Ukraine is short of Patriot missiles, which are used to stop ballistic missiles.
Political tensions rose after President Zelenskyy replaced his defense minister, causing protests.
Russia also hit other regions with drone strikes, killing more people.
President Trump said he might allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot missiles domestically to improve its defenses.
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The United States launched its eighth set of airstrikes in Iran following the deaths of two US troops at a military base in Jordan. The strikes targeted Iran's Revolutionary Guard as a response to Iran's actions.
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The US conducted a new wave of airstrikes on Iran on the night of July 18-19, 2026.
These were the eighth consecutive nights of airstrikes by the US against Iran.
The strikes specifically aimed at Iran's Revolutionary Guard forces.
The attacks were in retaliation for the killing of two US soldiers at a base in Jordan.
The situation is part of a ongoing conflict between the US and Iran in the Middle East.
US Central Command publicly confirmed the targets of the airstrikes.
The events have prompted discussions about possible diplomacy despite military actions.
The conflict has affected other countries in the region, including Jordan and Kuwait.
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Since October 7, 2023, Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank have severely harmed the health and living conditions of Palestinians. Military control, violence, and restrictions have limited access to healthcare and essential needs, worsening the humanitarian situation.
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Israel's military actions since October 2023 have caused over 73,200 Palestinian deaths.
As of July 18, 2024, 1,144 Palestinians were killed and 3,703 injured since a ceasefire began in October 2023.
The "Yellow Line" demarcates expanding Israeli military control in Gaza, shrinking living space for over two million people and causing overcrowding.
Overcrowding and poor living conditions have led to widespread diseases like respiratory infections and diarrhoea.
In the West Bank, Israeli forces and settlers have increased violence, land theft, movement restrictions, and limits on healthcare access.
Healthcare workers and facilities in Gaza and the West Bank have been targeted; at least 1,700 healthcare staff have died since October 2023.
Dr. Mohammed Obeid, a surgeon with Doctors Without Borders, was arrested in Gaza and remains imprisoned without charge.
Israel has deregistered 37 humanitarian organizations and blocked many medical supplies and staff from entering Palestinian areas.
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