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The U.S. is considering making daylight saving time (DST) permanent throughout the year. Some people support this change because it would provide more evening daylight, while others have concerns about its effects on health and safety.
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Daylight saving time would no longer change clocks twice a year if made permanent.
Supporters say permanent DST means more sunlight in the evening, which can help with outdoor activities.
Critics worry about darker mornings, which might affect children going to school and increase accidents.
Some health experts say permanent DST could disrupt people’s natural sleep patterns.
The change requires approval from the U.S. Congress.
A few states already observe permanent standard time, not DST.
The debate involves balancing benefits like more daylight in the evening with potential safety and health risks.
President Donald Trump and lawmakers have discussed the possibility but no final decision has been made.
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Debt relief companies help negotiate with creditors to lower the amount of money people owe, especially on high-interest credit cards. While these services charge fees, they may be helpful for borrowers struggling with large debts or unmanageable monthly payments.
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Many Americans carry high-interest credit card debt, often around 22% interest.
Minimum monthly payments usually only cover interest, not reducing the main debt.
Debt relief companies negotiate with creditors to reduce the total debt amount by 30% to 50%.
Fees for debt relief services can be high, so they work best when they save more money than they cost.
Professional help is useful for people with large amounts of unsecured debt like credit cards and personal loans.
Debt relief may help those who cannot afford monthly payments or who do not qualify for loans with lower interest.
These services can simplify managing multiple debts and reduce stress from delinquent accounts.
Negotiating directly with creditors is possible but many people prefer expert negotiators.
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The world's first free-combat tournament for full-sized humanoid robots began in Shenzhen, China. During the event, a robot named "Matador" lost its head but kept fighting before eventually collapsing. The competition uses EngineAI's T800 robots and aims to promote robotics innovation and global teamwork.
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The tournament is called the Ultimate Robot Knock-out Legend (URKL).
It started in Shenzhen, China, with 32 teams from around the world participating.
Robots use the EngineAI T800 model, about 173 cm tall with 29 movable joints.
The T800 robot can perform complex fighting moves like punches and kicks.
One robot, "Matador," lost its head during a fight but continued moving before falling.
The winning team receives a gold championship belt worth $1.44 million (10 million yuan).
The tournament runs in stages from July to December 2026.
EngineAI’s goal is to encourage technological progress, teamwork across countries, and professional robotic contests.
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Federal health officials found that shredded iceberg lettuce from Taco Bell restaurants in five U.S. states was linked to an outbreak of a parasite called cyclospora, which causes diarrhea. The CDC warned people not to eat this lettuce in Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
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The parasite cyclospora causes diarrhea and other stomach issues.
Lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell is identified as the source.
Five states are affected: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
The CDC issued a warning to avoid shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell in these states.
Over 30 states have reported cyclospora cases during this outbreak.
Not all recent cases may be linked to the same food source.
The outbreak involves a record number of cyclospora infections.
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Colin Sutton, a former detective, was elected as the first Reform UK police and crime commissioner for Norfolk. He won the by-election with 32,647 votes, beating the Conservative candidate by a large margin, in an election with 17% voter turnout.
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Colin Sutton has a 30-year career in police work and led important murder investigations.
He won the Norfolk police and crime commissioner election for Reform UK.
Sutton received 32,647 votes and won by 14,299 more votes than the Conservative candidate Matthew Taylor.
The election followed the resignation of Sarah Taylor, who quit the Labour Party and became independent.
Voter turnout in the by-election was low, at 17%.
Police and crime commissioners will soon be abolished as power shifts to a joint mayor for Norfolk and Suffolk.
Sutton promised to start working immediately and to earn the trust of Norfolk residents.
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An American scientist, Youlin Chen, has been held in China since November 2024 on espionage charges. After attempts at quiet diplomatic efforts to secure his release failed, his family spoke publicly for the first time.
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Youlin Chen is a 54-year-old US scientist detained in Beijing, China.
He was accused of spying (espionage) and detained since November 2024.
Chen was visiting relatives in Beijing when he was detained.
The US and China tried quiet diplomacy to get him released but had no success.
His family decided to speak out publicly after these diplomatic efforts stalled.
The story was discussed on the program Access Asia with a former FBI official involved.
The article also mentions regional issues such as women's safety in Afghanistan and work culture in Japan but focuses on Chen’s case.
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Indian education activist Sonam Wangchuk has been on a hunger strike for 20 days, drinking only salt water, to protest the cancellation of a medical exam after a paper leak. His health is worsening, and the Delhi High Court has asked the government to watch his condition closely and provide treatment if needed.
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Sonam Wangchuk is protesting after a key medical entrance exam was canceled due to a leaked exam paper.
He has lost 21 pounds and faces the risk of organ damage from his hunger strike.
The protest is supported by the Cockroach Janata Party (CJP), a group that began as an online satirical movement.
The CJP demands Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign and wants reform and transparency in India’s education system.
Delhi Police allow protests only at Jantar Mantar, Delhi's designated protest site, to avoid disruptiveness in other areas.
The government has not yet responded to the protesters’ demands.
Opposition leaders and public figures support Wangchuk but urge him to end the hunger strike because of health risks.
Wangchuk and other protesters plan to march to the Indian parliament on July 20 to press their demands.
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Andy Burnham has become the new leader of the Labour Party in the UK and aims to make major changes in British politics. He wants to unite the party, reverse decades of economic policies since the 1980s, and bring power closer to regions outside London, starting with moving part of the government to Manchester. However, he has not yet decided on key government roles like the chancellor.
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Andy Burnham was recently elected leader of the UK Labour Party.
Burnham promises to end divisions within the party and build unity.
He criticizes economic policies since the 1980s, especially those linked to Thatcherism, for harming working-class communities.
Burnham wants to decentralize government power, planning to move some government functions from London to Manchester.
He has not yet chosen top government officials, including the chancellor.
Burnham hopes to change the political culture and work across party lines.
His leadership promises to be a major shift in UK politics, aiming for the biggest change in 40 years.
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Andy Burnham has been elected leader of the UK’s Labour Party and will become prime minister soon. He plans to unite the country, address the cost of living crisis, and counter the rise of far-right political groups.
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Andy Burnham is a left-leaning politician and former mayor of Manchester.
He was confirmed as Labour Party leader and will become UK prime minister on Monday.
Burnham replaces outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who faced criticism over leadership.
Burnham aims to unite different parts of the Labour Party and represent all its members.
He plans to fight the growing support for the far-right Reform UK party.
Burnham intends to focus government efforts on the cost of living crisis.
He wants to shift power away from the central government to local communities.
Burnham describes himself as pro-business and wants to lead with an authentic Labour approach.
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Smoke from large wildfires in Canada has spread over much of the US Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast, affecting the air quality for about 109 million people. Cities like Chicago, Detroit, Baltimore, Washington DC, and New York are experiencing unhealthy to hazardous air, with officials advising people to stay indoors and wear protective masks outdoors.
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Canadian wildfires produced smoke affecting tens of millions of people across the US Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Northeast.
The air quality index reached hazardous levels (e.g., 361 in Detroit) and very unhealthy levels in multiple cities.
Smoke has reached as far as Washington DC and New York City, making the air unsafe to breathe.
Local authorities recommend closing windows, using advanced air filters (Merv-13 or higher), and wearing N95 or P100 masks if outside.
The largest fire in Ontario covers about 787,802 acres and is one of 194 large, uncontrolled fires in Canada.
Wildfire smoke plumes have traveled thousands of kilometers, even reaching the Arctic Ocean and potentially moving towards Europe.
A storm system may worsen air quality temporarily by bringing smoky air down but is expected to clear before the World Cup final event in New Jersey.
Wildfires are also active in the US Pacific Northwest, ignited by tens of thousands of lightning strikes.
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Simone Venturini, the new mayor of Venice, says the city is a living place that must protect its heritage, welcome international visitors, and find new ways to grow economically. He focuses on practical solutions rather than symbolic actions, addressing issues like tourism, cultural events, and the presence of wealthy visitors with superyachts.
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Simone Venturini became Venice’s mayor about one month ago.
He views Venice as a living city, not just a tourist museum or cultural symbol.
Venturini wants to balance preserving Venice’s fragile history with encouraging global exchange and economic change.
He opposes politics based on symbolism and prefers practical governance.
Topics he discusses include Russia’s participation in the Venice Biennale art event and fees for tourists.
He addresses concerns about billionaire superyachts arriving in Venice.
Venices serves as a testing ground for managing too many tourists (overtourism).
The city aims to be a connection point between East and West and develop as a center for technology and innovation.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a new international AI alliance called the World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation (WAICO) with 29 member countries. He called for global cooperation in AI development to avoid dominance by any single country and emphasized keeping AI under human control with proper rules and safety measures.
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President Xi spoke at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai.
China launched WAICO, an AI cooperation group with 29 member countries mainly from Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
WAICO aims to promote international AI collaboration and set safety and fairness rules.
Xi warned against using national security concerns to block AI cooperation between countries.
China wants AI development to benefit all people and be controlled by humans with safeguards.
China competes with the US in AI and chip technologies, important for both industry and military use.
WAICO is seen as a way for China to influence global AI policy, including at the United Nations.
China leads in powering large data centers and has strong control over rare earth minerals needed for chip production.
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During a debate in Maine, Democratic candidates running for the U.S. Senate criticized the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency. This debate happened after an ICE officer in Maine fatally shot a man, which brought attention to the agency's actions. The candidates are competing to replace Graham Platner, who left the race.
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Maine Democratic Senate candidates took part in a debate.
Candidates spoke out against ICE, the U.S. immigration enforcement agency.
The debate followed an incident where an ICE officer fatally shot a man in Maine.
The shooting renewed public discussion about ICE’s role and conduct.
Graham Platner, a previous candidate, exited the Senate race in Maine.
Maine Democrats will select a new Senate nominee to run in the upcoming election.
The event was reported by CBS News and included coverage by reporter Lilia Luciano.
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Heavy flash floods hit parts of Texas, causing the water level of the Guadalupe River to rise over 30 feet in some areas. At least two people have died in this region, which was severely damaged by flooding one year ago.
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The Guadalupe River experienced water levels rising more than 30 feet in some locations.
The floods are described as flash floods, meaning they happened quickly and with little warning.
At least two people died due to the recent flooding.
The area affected had already faced severe flood damage about one year prior.
Emergency services are likely responding to the situation to help those impacted.
The floods have caused further challenges for residents in this already vulnerable region.
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Todd Blanche, the nominee for U.S. attorney general, met with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse, but the survivors said the meeting felt like a formality rather than a real conversation. Blanche’s nomination needs approval from the Senate Judiciary Committee, where one Republican vote against him could stop his confirmation.
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Todd Blanche met with Epstein survivors after Senator Thom Tillis required a meeting before supporting Blanche’s nomination.
Survivors described Blanche as dismissive, unhelpful, and different from his earlier public statements.
Blanche explained some decisions about Ghislaine Maxwell’s prison transfer, but survivors called his answers unsatisfactory.
Some survivors felt the meeting was done just so Blanche could complete a step for his nomination, not to address their concerns.
A Department of Justice spokesperson called the meeting productive and said Blanche encouraged survivors to meet with FBI investigators next.
Blanche said he usually cannot meet survivors directly but meets with their attorneys.
Survivors criticized the DOJ for not protecting their personal information properly in released files.
Blanche’s confirmation depends on the vote of the Senate Judiciary Committee, where just one "no" vote from a Republican could block him.
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Ukraine’s Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov was suddenly dismissed by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during a time when Ukraine was making progress against Russia. Fedorov was known for using technology and data to improve the military, but conflicts with other military leaders and challenges in Zelenskyy’s leadership were factors in his removal.
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Mykhailo Fedorov, Ukraine’s Defense Minister, was removed from his position by President Zelenskyy after about six months in office.
Fedorov was 35 years old and seen as a modern, tech-focused leader who helped improve Ukraine’s use of drones and missiles.
He worked to reduce corruption in military procurement and improve training and manpower in the army.
Fedorov played a role in convincing Elon Musk to restrict unauthorized Russian use of Starlink internet on the battlefield.
Fedorov clashed with older military leaders, especially General Oleksandr Syrski, who had a more traditional approach.
The rivalry between Fedorov and Syrski created tensions at the top level of Ukraine’s military leadership.
President Zelenskyy faced criticism for how he handled the conflict between his senior leaders.
Supporters of Fedorov protested in Kyiv after his dismissal, showing public concern over the decision.
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Ronald L. Fischer, wanted for sexual assault and on the run for more than 20 years, was arrested off the coast of New Jersey. He was found on a boat under a false name and taken into custody without any problems.
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Fischer was convicted in 2005 for sexually assaulting a woman on his yacht in 2003.
He fled Rhode Island during his criminal trial and was convicted in absentia.
He was described as a skilled yachtsman and world traveler.
Law enforcement used new leads and a credible tip to track him to New York.
He was found on a 56-foot boat called "The Silver Lining," registered under an alias.
The arrest happened about an hour off the New Jersey coast by U.S. Marshals and local police.
Fischer was transported to New York and is now in custody.
Officials said the arrest shows that people can be held responsible even after many years.
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Heavy rain caused serious flooding in the Texas Hill Country, with over 2 feet of rain falling in four days. This dangerous flooding led to more than 230 water rescues to help people trapped by the rising waters.
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The Texas Hill Country received more than 2 feet of rain in just four days.
The heavy rain caused dangerous floods in the area.
More than 230 people were rescued from floodwaters.
Emergency workers carried out water rescues to save those trapped.
The flooding affected many communities in Texas Hill Country.
The situation required ongoing monitoring and response from local authorities.
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A $10,000 deposit in a certificate of deposit (CD) can earn significantly more interest than a regular savings account, depending on the CD’s term length. Current CD rates range from about 4.1% for six months to 4.3% for ten years, offering much higher returns than typical savings accounts.
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CDs offer different interest rates depending on how long you lock in your money.
A $10,000 deposit in a 6-month CD at 4.10% can earn about $203 in interest.
A 1-year CD at 4.11% pays roughly $411 in interest on $10,000.
Longer terms like 3, 5, and 10 years offer even higher returns, up to $5,235 in interest for a 10-year CD at 4.30%.
CD money must stay untouched until the term ends to avoid penalties.
Regular savings accounts typically pay less than 1% interest, earning about $38 per year on $10,000.
Many savers lose potential earnings by keeping money in low-rate accounts.
The Federal Reserve’s recent interest rate changes have kept CD rates higher than many expected.
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Andy Burnham will become the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on July 20, 2026. He faces challenges such as a weak economy, high government debt costs, and the issue of irregular migrants arriving by small boats.
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Andy Burnham is set to become the UK's Prime Minister on July 20, 2026.
The UK economy is described as weak or slow-moving.
Government borrowing costs in the UK are high.
There is a problem with irregular migrants arriving on small boats.
These migration concerns have increased support for the political party Reform.
Burnham has promised to increase building of public housing to address homelessness.
He also plans to invest more resources into social care services.
Burnham spoke about these plans in a Labour party address.
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