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A Republican election lawyer, Ben Ginsberg, said there is still no proof that any election results were wrong, contradicting President Trump’s claims about widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election. The White House shared new information about election security before President Trump spoke on Thursday evening.
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Ben Ginsberg is a Republican election lawyer who commented on election results.
He said no evidence exists that any election result was incorrect.
President Trump renewed his claims of widespread voter fraud in the 2020 election.
The White House called attention to “breaking news” on election security before Trump’s speech.
The administration released many files it said supported their claims about election issues.
The events happened around a primetime address by President Trump on a Thursday evening.
The information focuses on U.S. election security and disputes over the 2020 presidential race.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.3 occurred near the Mexico-Guatemala border, shaking areas from Mexico City to El Salvador. Officials reported no immediate serious damage or injuries, and authorities are monitoring coastal regions for possible tsunami risks.
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The earthquake hit the southern Pacific coast of Mexico near the Guatemala border.
It had a magnitude of 7.3, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS).
The epicenter was 48 kilometers (30 miles) southwest of Aquiles Serdan, near Chiapas, Mexico.
The quake was measured at a depth of 15 kilometers (9 miles).
A smaller earthquake occurred just before the main quake, farther out in the ocean.
Residents in Tapachula, Mexico, felt the earthquake gradually getting stronger, leading them to evacuate buildings safely.
Officials, including the mayor of Suchiate, are watching coastal areas for possible tsunami threats.
No severe damage or casualties have been reported so far.
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Senator Darline Graham was appointed to fill the U.S. Senate seat left by her late brother, Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. She is now seriously considering running in the special Republican primary to keep the seat in the upcoming election.
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Darline Graham was appointed by South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster to complete her brother Lindsey Graham’s Senate term.
Lindsey Graham passed away recently after serving since 2003.
Darline Graham is the first woman to represent South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.
She was sworn into the Senate on Tuesday and is considering running in the special Republican primary on August 11.
Darline Graham’s background is in disability services and as commissioner of the South Carolina Commission for the Blind, with no prior elected office experience.
Senator Tim Scott expressed a positive view about her potential candidacy.
Darline Graham has the support of her late brother’s staff in carrying out her role.
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Fubo, a sports-focused streaming service, is raising its monthly prices by $15 after reaching a new deal to restore some NBCUniversal channels that were lost in a contract dispute. However, the service did not regain all the channels and prices are now higher than before the blackout.
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Fubo lost NBCUniversal channels in November 2025 due to a contract disagreement.
During the blackout, Fubo lowered its subscription prices by about $10 per plan.
The new deal brings back some NBC affiliates, Telemundo, regional sports channels, and other NBCUniversal channels.
Nine NBCUniversal cable channels, including CNBC, SYFY, USA Network, and E!, remain unavailable on Fubo.
Fubo is increasing prices by $15 per month, making current prices higher than before the channel loss.
Fubo previously accused NBCUniversal of charging too much for channels that had moved to a new company called Versant.
Fubo wanted to include NBCUniversal’s Peacock streaming service but did not fully succeed.
The price increase for fewer channels challenges Fubo’s competitiveness with other services like YouTube TV.
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Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip have killed at least 14 Palestinians, including mourners at a funeral procession targeted by a drone strike. Despite a ceasefire agreement that began nine months ago, Israeli strikes on Gaza have increased, causing deaths and injuries among civilians.
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At least 14 Palestinians were killed in multiple Israeli attacks across Gaza.
A drone strike hit a funeral procession near Ahmad Yassin Mosque, killing eight people.
Additional attacks killed civilians in Beit Lahia, Az-Zawayda, al-Sawarha, Gaza City, and near Khan Younis.
More than 40 Israeli strikes occurred in Gaza last month, the highest number since the ceasefire started.
The ceasefire has been broken frequently, with near-daily Israeli attacks reported.
A research group named ACLED tracks the increase in Israeli strikes on Gaza.
Israeli drones are active throughout Gaza’s skies, contributing to ongoing destruction.
Since the ceasefire began, about 274 Palestinian children have been killed, averaging one child per day.
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A fire at a children’s orphanage in Algiers, Algeria, was caused by an electrical spark from a faulty air conditioner. The blaze killed 11 people and injured 19, including children, while firefighters worked for hours to control the fire.
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The fire happened early Thursday morning in an orphanage located in Mohammadia, a suburb of Algiers.
Police said the fire started due to an electrical spark from a malfunctioning air-conditioning unit.
11 people died, including children and a carer who worked at the orphanage.
19 people were injured and taken to hospitals for burns, smoke inhalation, and shock.
Five children with limited mobility were safely rescued from the fire.
Algeria is experiencing a severe heatwave, which led to heavy use of air conditioning.
Officials and opposition parties called for a transparent investigation and nationwide review of fire safety in public care homes, hospitals, and schools.
Social media and some news outlets criticized the response to the fire and questioned supervision and leadership during the emergency.
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A new study created a mathematical model showing humans could live up to about 156 years if all aging processes except DNA damage in body cells were stopped. The research found that damage in brain and heart cells, which cannot repair themselves, limits human lifespan even if other aging effects are reversed.
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The study used a model to test how long humans could live without various aging processes.
Somatic mutations are DNA changes in non-reproductive cells that cannot be passed to children and cannot currently be reversed.
Brain and heart cells do not divide or renew, so damage accumulates and limits lifespan.
Organs like the liver can repair by creating new cells, so they are less affected by these mutations.
The model estimates a maximum human median lifespan of about 156 years based on somatic mutations alone.
Removing all other aging processes but keeping somatic mutations raises lifespan from current limits but only to that ceiling.
The study explains why diseases like dementia and heart failure affect organs that cannot regenerate.
Researchers say this work helps clarify why humans cannot live indefinitely and highlights the importance of DNA damage in aging.
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A heatwave in the Paris region during June 2026 caused deaths to more than double the usual amount, reaching around 3,000. Most of the extra deaths were people over 65 years old, and authorities linked the extreme temperatures to climate change.
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The Paris region recorded 1,565 more deaths than expected between June 22 and 28, 2026.
The total death toll during this period was about 3,000 in the region.
People over 65 made up more than 80% of these additional deaths.
The heatwave lasted 14 days and was more intense than the deadly 2003 heatwave in France.
Heat-related deaths include direct causes like dehydration and delayed effects appearing days later.
The heatwave broke temperature records and affected multiple European countries.
Scientists said such severe heatwaves would be almost impossible without human-caused climate change.
The overall number of deaths across France during the June heatwave is expected to rise above initial estimates.
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Democratic lawmakers are asking the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to explain how it checks and trains immigration officers after a fatal shooting in Maine. The officer involved, David Brouillette of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), reportedly has a problematic background.
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The shooting happened in Maine and involved an ICE officer, David Brouillette.
Johan Sebastián Guerrero, a Colombian national, was fatally shot by the officer.
Democrats want DHS to provide details about how it vets (checks backgrounds) and trains ICE officers.
Relatives say the officer should not have been given a badge and gun due to his history.
The incident has raised questions about ICE’s officer screening and training procedures.
The news comes during ongoing debate about immigration enforcement practices.
DHS oversees ICE and is responsible for agency policies and officer conduct.
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San Francisco’s attorney general has ordered Apple and Google to remove 13 apps that use AI to create fake explicit images without consent. These "nudify" apps can alter photos to make people appear naked or sexualized, which is illegal and harmful. Both companies are taking steps to suspend these apps, but challenges remain in detecting them all.
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San Francisco attorney general David Chiu sent cease-and-desist letters to Apple and Google to remove 13 nudify apps.
Nudify apps use AI to change photos, making people look naked or in sexual poses without their permission.
These apps mainly harm women and children by enabling bullying, humiliation, and threats.
California law prohibits supporting services that create deepfake pornography.
Google suspended five apps flagged by Chiu for violating harmful content policies.
Apple removed some flagged apps but has been less public about its actions.
Researchers found that 70% of tested face-swapping apps could be used to sexualize images.
The issue connects to broader concerns about AI tools, like xAI’s chatbot Grok, producing illegal sexual material.
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An Israeli airstrike hit a funeral in the Gaza Strip, killing at least seven people and injuring 22, according to a local hospital. The strike occurred during an ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, despite a ceasefire agreement reached in October.
Key Facts
The strike targeted a funeral for a Palestinian killed in an earlier Israeli attack.
At least seven people died and 22 were injured, reported by Al-Awda hospital in the Nuseirat refugee camp.
There was no immediate response from the Israeli military about the strike.
Israel and Hamas agreed to a ceasefire in October to stop their two-year-long conflict, but violence has continued.
Since the ceasefire, more than 1,123 people have died in Gaza, according to Gaza's health ministry.
The war began after a Hamas attack on southern Israel on October 7, 2023, which killed about 1,200 Israelis and took 251 hostages.
Israel’s attacks on Gaza have killed over 73,000 Palestinians, including those after the ceasefire.
An independent UN inquiry reported that Israel has deliberately targeted Palestinian children, which it called genocide.
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Broadcaster Lauren Laverne has shared that she has smouldering myeloma, a blood and bone marrow disorder that can sometimes turn into blood cancer. She feels well right now and does not need treatment but will have regular check-ups.
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Lauren Laverne is a 48-year-old BBC presenter on shows like Desert Island Discs and 6 Music.
She was diagnosed with smouldering myeloma, an early stage of a blood and bone marrow disorder.
Smouldering myeloma shows no symptoms and usually does not need treatment at first.
This condition can develop into myeloma, a type of blood cancer, but her risk is low.
Laverne was previously diagnosed with cancer two years ago and recently received an all-clear.
She will be monitored with tests like blood checks, MRIs, and bone marrow biopsies.
Laverne thanked her doctor for early detection after noticing low iron levels.
She plans to take a short holiday and then return to work as usual.
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The Trump administration is sending dozens more military refueling planes to Israel as it considers expanding attacks on Iran. President Trump is reviewing plans for a larger offensive against Iranian sites and may decide to escalate military action soon.
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The U.S. informed Israel it will send dozens more refueling planes to support possible military operations.
President Trump is considering a bigger offensive targeting Iran’s infrastructure and nuclear facilities.
Recent U.S. strikes targeted Iranian bridges near Bandar Abbas, a key location for Iranian military logistics.
Iran has increased attacks on U.S. bases in several Middle Eastern countries, including Jordan, Iraq, and Syria.
About 30 U.S. refueling planes are currently at two Israeli airports; more planes are expected to arrive soon.
The U.S. prefers to operate these planes from Ben Gurion Airport, which is safer than other regional bases.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu warned Iran that any attack on Israel will lead to a strong retaliation.
There is domestic tension in Israel about the presence of U.S. planes at Ben Gurion Airport due to its impact on civilian flights and political concerns before elections.
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The European Commission suggested changing its main system to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the European Union Emissions Trading System (ETS). While aiming to meet stricter climate goals by 2040, critics warn the proposal could weaken efforts by giving companies easier ways to pollute and lowering permit costs.
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The ETS is Europe’s main tool for cutting planet-heating gas emissions, helping reduce emissions by 47% since 2005.
The European Commission wants to revise the ETS to align with Europe’s goal of cutting emissions by 90% by 2040.
Some heavy industries would receive free pollution permits for a longer time, and the number of pollution permits will decrease more slowly.
The ETS would expand to cover municipal waste, aiming to increase recycling and reduce burning trash.
Flights within 5,000 km of Europe would be included, affecting flights to North Africa and the Middle East but not longer flights to places like China or the U.S.
Private jets would be included in the ETS for the first time, ending a prior exemption.
Critics say the changes could weaken the ETS, letting companies pollute more cheaply and slowing investment in clean technology.
The European Commission is concerned about industries moving abroad due to competition from countries with lower standards and heavy subsidies.
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Andy Burnham is preparing to become the new UK prime minister on Monday and is finalizing his cabinet team. He plans to focus on big changes like reforming social care and devolving power from London to other parts of the country.
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Andy Burnham will become UK prime minister on Monday, succeeding Sir Keir Starmer.
He has not yet announced his cabinet members but plans to do so on Monday.
Ed Miliband and Shabana Mahmood are rumored candidates for chancellor.
Burnham’s government intends to reform the social care system in England, which currently is not free and often costly for individuals.
He supports devolving power from the UK capital to regional areas.
Burnham rejects the economic policies of the past 40 years and aims to reindustrialize the country.
He wants to unite the Labour Party and avoid internal conflicts.
Conservative Party officials have suggested Burnham should explain his plans to Parliament before it recesses in September.
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The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has proposed changes to make it easier for veterans and their surviving family members to apply for benefits. The new plan would shorten application forms and reduce paperwork, helping speed up the process for disability compensation and survivor benefits.
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About 2 million disability compensation applications are filed with the VA each year.
The VA plans to cut the disability compensation form from 15 pages to 5 pages.
The estimated time to complete the disability form would drop from 25 minutes to 15 minutes.
The survivor benefits form would be reduced from 20 pages to 7 pages.
Time to finish the survivor benefits form would go from 40 minutes to 25 minutes.
These changes aim to remove repetitive questions and simplify instructions.
The VA hopes this will reduce delays and encourage more people to apply for benefits.
The proposal supports both online and paper form submissions, keeping accessibility in mind.
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez will attend the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina in New Jersey. U.S. President Donald Trump and Spanish King Felipe VI are also expected to watch the game, while Argentine President Javier Milei will not attend.
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The World Cup final is between Spain and Argentina.
Pedro Sánchez, Spain’s Prime Minister, plans to attend the match.
King Felipe VI of Spain will also watch the game in East Rutherford, New Jersey.
U.S. President Donald Trump will be at the final.
Sánchez and Trump have disagreed on global issues like the Iran war and military support.
Argentine President Javier Milei will not attend because of superstition.
Milei will watch the game from home.
Argentina is trying to defend its World Cup title, having won three times before.
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Patrick Spencer, an MP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich, was found not guilty of sexual assault after being accused of touching two women’s breasts at a London club in August 2023. The jury cleared him after a trial at Southwark Crown Court, and Spencer thanked those who supported him during the case.
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Patrick Spencer is a Member of Parliament for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich.
He was accused of touching two women’s breasts at the Groucho Club in London in August 2023.
Spencer denied the two charges and said any contact was accidental or did not happen.
The trial lasted several days at Southwark Crown Court.
A jury of 12 people took just over seven hours to reach a not guilty verdict.
Spencer was elected a Conservative MP in July 2024 but became an Independent MP after the party removed the whip in 2025 following the charges.
Spencer showed strong emotion after the verdict and thanked his family, legal team, and supporters.
The prosecution showed CCTV footage, and one woman said she felt frozen after the incident, while another said she felt mortified.
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The Grand Mosque of Paris, opened in 1926, was built to honor Muslim soldiers who died for France in World War I. Over its 100 years, it has served not only as a place of worship but also played a role in France’s colonial history, acting as a center of cultural connection and political significance for Muslims and Jews in France.
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The Grand Mosque of Paris is located in the Latin Quarter and was inaugurated on July 15, 1926.
It was created to honor over 100,000 Muslim soldiers who died fighting for France during World War I.
The mosque features Hispano-Moorish architecture, including a 33-meter minaret and designs inspired by Arab-Andalusian palaces.
It has been a historic monument in France since 1983 and is both a religious site and tourist attraction.
The mosque played a strategic role during French colonial times, including monitoring Muslim populations and during the Algerian War.
It served as a safe place for Jews persecuted during German occupation in World War II.
Algerian immigrants and nationalist groups initially viewed the mosque with suspicion, seeing it as a tool of French control.
Over time, the mosque became a cultural and religious hub for Muslim communities in France.
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Global spending on artificial intelligence (AI) more than doubled in 2025, but many companies have not yet seen significant financial benefits. Experts say that successful AI use depends not just on the technology itself, but also on leadership, clear goals, and how people in the organization understand and apply AI.
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Global corporate investment in AI increased greatly in 2025.
Only 12% of CEOs reported AI helped both reduce costs and increase revenue.
56% of CEOs said AI had not yet brought significant financial benefits.
Building advanced AI systems is one challenge; creating lasting business value is another.
Leaders need to create shared understanding and trust about AI’s role in business.
Different types of AI solve different problems; choosing the right technology depends on business goals.
Many AI projects start without good data, clear rules, or defined responsibilities.
Employees want clear communication on how AI will affect their jobs and decisions.
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