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Giovanni Castellucci, the former CEO of Italy's main highway company, was sentenced to 12 years in prison. The sentence relates to the collapse of a motorway bridge in Genoa in 2018 that caused 43 deaths.
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The bridge collapse happened in Genoa, Italy, in 2018.
The disaster killed 43 people.
Giovanni Castellucci was the CEO of the main Italian highway operator at that time.
He received a 12-year prison sentence.
Families of the victims say the verdict shows the disaster could have been avoided.
The case focuses on responsibility and safety management of the bridge.
The highway operator manages major roads in Italy.
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The Indian government fined HP India and some of its resellers about 1.4 billion rupees (around $14.4 million) for working together to fix prices and limit competition in selling computers, ink cartridges, and toner. The Competition Commission of India found that HP and its partners arranged bids and restricted resellers to win government contracts unfairly.
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HP India was fined approximately 1.3 billion rupees ($13.1 million) for coordinating bid prices with five resellers on government computer contracts.
HP India was fined 119.8 million rupees ($1.2 million) for cartelizing sales of ink cartridges, toner, and related printing supplies.
21 HP resellers were fined 35.2 million rupees (about $365,000) for their role in the price-fixing scheme.
WhatsApp messages showed HP and 16 Tier-2 resellers coordinated activities like bid rigging and price fixing from 2017 to 2020.
HP claimed it was forced to support reseller arrangements because high printing supply prices pushed resellers toward counterfeit products.
The Competition Commission ordered HP and its partners to stop anti-competitive behavior and to hold training on competition rules within 60 days.
HP has not made a public statement about the fines.
The case highlights the broader issue of high ink and toner prices, which lead some users and resellers to consider cheaper alternatives.
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A fire broke out at a bar in Bangkok during a live music performance, killing 33 people and injuring 15 critically. Four members of the band Thotsakan, including vocalist Nahathai Satjalert who was the girlfriend of band leader Athipat Wichan, died in the fire.
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The fire occurred at Rong Beer Na Lat Phrao bar in Bangkok during a concert.
33 people died and 15 others were critically injured in the blaze.
Four members of the band Thotsakan died, including vocalists Nahathai Satjalert and Thitiwat Kaewkanha, keyboardist Pruttipong Phutmon, and drummer Nathaphat Thammanitha.
Nahathai Satjalert was the girlfriend of the band leader, Athipat Wichan, who survived with injuries.
Athipat expressed sorrow and regret for bringing Nahathai into the band and for the loss of his friends.
The fire started suddenly during the performance, with the band initially mistaking smoke for stage effects.
The band Thotsakan had recently gone through a new phase with new members joining in the past few years.
Survivors described the fire as fast and intense, with blocked escape routes making it hard to get out.
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Europe is experiencing record heatwaves this summer, causing many people to buy air-conditioners for the first time. Chinese brands like Midea have become very popular because their portable air-conditioners fit European buildings and rules.
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Western Europe had its hottest June ever, with temperatures above 40°C (104°F) in some places.
Many Europeans are buying the Midea PortaSplit, a portable air-conditioner designed to work with European windows.
Historic-preservation rules in European cities often restrict installing regular air-conditioners with outdoor units.
The Midea PortaSplit has sold out in stores and is being resold online at much higher prices.
Sales of Chinese air-conditioner brands such as Midea, TCL Technology, and Gree have risen sharply in European countries like France, Spain, Germany, and the UK.
Many buyers are new to air-conditioning due to the more frequent and intense heatwaves.
Air-conditioners use a significant amount of electricity and contribute to global carbon dioxide emissions.
The popularity of these air-conditioners reflects changing attitudes toward cooling as summers get hotter in Europe.
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Trump Media & Technology Group, which owns the social media platform Truth Social, will start selling a paid service that gives financial firms fast access to important posts from key accounts, including President Donald Trump’s. The service aims to help traders get news quickly to react to market changes and to create new income for the company.
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The paid service launches on August 1 and provides instant updates from influential accounts on Truth Social.
President Donald Trump has the most followers on Truth Social.
Trump Media is currently losing money and hopes this service will bring steady profits.
Financial traders often react quickly to Trump’s posts, which can affect global markets.
Before this, firms watched the app manually, but now posts will be sent directly to paying clients.
The service will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Some firms have been copying Truth Social’s data without permission.
Trump Media plans to stop unauthorized copying and require firms to buy the official feed.
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President Donald Trump will give a live televised speech on Thursday evening, with many expecting him to talk about election security and the ongoing conflict with Iran. The speech comes amid his continued claims about election fraud and recent military actions related to the Iran war.
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The speech is scheduled for 9 pm Eastern Time on Thursday.
President Trump has promised "really big news" but did not specify the details.
Many expect the speech to focus on election security due to Trump's claims about voter fraud in the 2020 election.
Trump recently appointed Bill Pulte as acting director of national intelligence; Pulte has no intelligence experience but is linked to efforts supporting Trump's election claims.
The Save America Act, which would require strict voter ID rules, is pending in Congress and is a key issue for Trump.
Trump ended a ceasefire deal with Iran last month and has resumed military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, affecting global energy costs.
White House officials say the speech will cover multiple topics, a "potpourri," including possibly the Iran conflict.
Trump has rarely delivered prepared, primetime White House speeches, which often involve reading from a teleprompter.
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Firefighters in Oakland, California, gave oxygen to a pigeon that was hurt by smoke from a car fire. The bird seemed to ask for help and flew away after treatment. Similar rescues of animals affected by fires have happened recently in California.
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A pigeon appeared near firefighters in Oakland, California, after a vehicle caught fire.
The bird looked like it was suffering from smoke inhalation, a condition caused by breathing in smoke.
A firefighter put a small oxygen mask on the pigeon to help it breathe.
After receiving oxygen, the pigeon flew away safely.
The video of this rescue got over 1 million likes on Instagram.
Recently, firefighters in southern California saved four cats from a fire-damaged apartment.
Three of those cats were not breathing, but firefighters and a sheriff’s deputy used oxygen and CPR to save them.
All rescued cats from that incident survived.
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Representative Ilhan Omar introduced a resolution asking the United States to join the International Criminal Court (ICC) by approving the Rome Statute, the court's founding document. This move counters President Donald Trump’s administration efforts to weaken the ICC through sanctions and other measures aimed at stopping its investigations into alleged war crimes involving the US and Israel.
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Ilhan Omar wants the US to join the ICC to support international justice and the rule of law.
The Trump administration is trying to “dismantle” the ICC by using sanctions and travel bans against court officials.
The ICC has investigated Israel for war crimes in Gaza and issued arrest warrants for Israeli officials.
The ICC has also investigated the US for alleged war crimes in Afghanistan and secret detention sites.
Neither the US nor Israel has joined or accepted the ICC’s authority.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio called for a “whole-of-government response” to weaken the ICC.
Omar’s resolution urges lifting sanctions on ICC officials and supporting the court’s work.
Two US advocacy groups have sued the Trump administration over sanctions that stopped their support for ICC investigations.
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The 2026 World Cup is expected to bring significant economic benefits to the United States and its host cities. Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said the event could create about $20 billion in economic activity in the U.S.
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The 2026 World Cup will be hosted by the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.
Host cities in the U.S. are already seeing financial benefits from the tournament.
Brian Moynihan is the CEO of Bank of America.
He estimates the U.S. could gain $20 billion in economic impact from the event.
The impact includes spending by visitors, tourism, and local businesses.
The World Cup event is expected to boost jobs and income in the host cities.
This discussion was shared during an interview on CBS News with Margaret Brennan.
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President Donald Trump is scheduled to give a televised speech about election security on Thursday night. The broadcast aims to address concerns related to the integrity of elections.
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President Trump will speak in a primetime television slot.
The speech focuses on election security issues.
It is scheduled for Thursday evening.
CBS News reporters Ed O’Keefe and David Becker provided information about the speech.
The event is being covered by CBS News across multiple platforms.
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The United States carried out air strikes against Iran for the fifth day in a row. A U.S. official said that President Donald Trump will not ignore the situation.
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The U.S. launched new air strikes on Iran on Thursday.
This marked the fifth consecutive day of U.S. strikes.
A U.S. official named Leavitt spoke about the military actions.
President Donald Trump is actively involved and responding to events.
The strikes reflect ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
CBS News senior foreign correspondent Imtiaz Tyab reported on the situation.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a global meeting to address what he calls a growing threat of far-left political terrorism. The event brought together officials from 66 countries and highlighted the Trump administration’s focus on countering left-wing extremist violence.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio led a ministerial meeting on far-left political terrorism at the State Department.
Rubio claimed far-left terrorism is a national security blind spot and is often dismissed due to ideological bias.
He alleged some left-wing groups collaborate with hostile countries like Cuba and Iran.
Over 80 countries were invited, and representatives from 66 attended the conference.
Several top U.S. officials joined Rubio, including White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller and FBI Director Kash Patel.
President Donald Trump has prioritized fighting political violence and domestic terrorism in his second term.
Critics say the administration focuses too much on left-wing threats and ignores right-wing and other extremist violence.
The American Civil Liberties Union criticized the administration for targeting peaceful activists under terrorism pretenses.
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The United States has carried out airstrikes against Iranian targets for six nights in a row amid ongoing conflict over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway. President Donald Trump says he is open to talks with Iran but warns of consequences if Iran continues attacks on ships in the strait.
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The US military launched a new round of strikes aimed at reducing Iran's military power.
Iranian media reported missile strikes near Qeshm island, Bandar Abbas, and Bushehr, where a nuclear power plant is located.
The conflict follows a series of exchanges, worsening a tentative deal intended to end the war.
The Strait of Hormuz remains closed after Iran blocked it in response to US and Israeli strikes.
Iran claimed to have hit US bases in Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain, while the US said it struck multiple targets in the strait.
President Trump said he will hold Iran accountable if it attacks ships but is willing to negotiate.
Iran's chief negotiator stated Tehran will not follow any deal that does not protect Iranian interests in the strait.
Iran released a US detainee, Dena Karari, whom President Trump called "wrongfully detained," but Iranian officials deny any prisoner release.
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Andy Burnham will become the new leader of the UK Labour Party and take over as prime minister next week. In his first speech, he will promise changes to help the economy and focus on public control of utilities, while continuing some Labour government achievements.
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Andy Burnham will be confirmed as Labour leader at a party conference in London on Friday.
He will replace Sir Keir Starmer as prime minister on Monday.
Burnham was the only leadership candidate after being backed by 379 Labour MPs and most trade unions.
He plans to pursue a "distinctively Labour" economic policy, including more public control of utilities like water.
Burnham wants to grow the economy in all regions and return power to local communities.
Sir Keir Starmer resigned last month after Labour lost local elections in May.
There are ongoing discussions about Burnham’s cabinet choices, with Shabana Mahmood possibly becoming chancellor.
Burnham plans a "listening tour" across the UK during the summer parliamentary recess.
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The article discusses how the book "The Catcher in the Rye" has been connected to several famous crimes over the years. It explains the book's influence on people who committed serious crimes as its 75th anniversary approaches.
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"The Catcher in the Rye" is a novel that has been linked to some high-profile criminals.
The Atlantic writers Lily Meyer and Sarah Gleim explored the connection between the book and real-life killers.
The article highlights the book's lasting impact, even 75 years after it was published.
Some criminals have mentioned the novel as an influence on their actions.
The book's themes and story may have affected certain individuals in troubling ways.
This connection has been a subject of public and academic discussion.
The article is part of a broader review of the book’s legacy over time.
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Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan talked about the company’s sponsorship of the FIFA World Cup. He mentioned that many people bought tickets even though they were expensive, which could help the economy grow.
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Brian Moynihan is CEO of Bank of America.
Bank of America is a sponsor of the FIFA World Cup.
Ticket sales for the World Cup have been very high.
Tickets are expensive but many people still bought them.
The high ticket sales may give a boost to the economy.
Moynihan discussed this on the CBS News show "Face the Nation."
The full interview aired on Sunday.
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Deirdre Hamilton, a member of the National Mediation Board that helps resolve labor disputes in airlines and railroads, was fired by President Donald Trump. She had challenged her removal in court but has now dropped her legal case following a judge's order.
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The National Mediation Board helps settle labor disputes in the airline and railroad industries.
Deirdre Hamilton was appointed to this board by Democrats.
President Donald Trump has the authority to fire members of certain government agencies.
Hamilton challenged her firing in court.
The Supreme Court made a decision that expanded the President’s power to remove agency members.
A judge ordered dismissal of Hamilton’s case.
Hamilton decided to drop her legal fight after the judge’s order.
This case shows how the Supreme Court decision affects government boards.
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The Trump administration is introducing new rules that limit how long foreign students can stay in the U.S., setting a maximum of four years unless they get special permission. The rules also reduce the time graduates have to stay in the country after finishing their studies from 60 days to 30 days, and restrict the ability to change programs or transfer schools without government approval.
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The new visa rules apply to foreign students on F-1 and J-1 visas.
Previously, students could stay in the U.S. as long as it took to finish their studies under "duration of status."
Now, students can only stay up to four years without extra permission from the federal government.
Changing programs or transferring between schools requires government approval, not just school permission as before.
After graduation, students have 30 days to leave or switch to another visa, down from 60 days.
The Department of Homeland Security says the changes improve security and stop visa abuse.
The Association of International Educators says the rules add unnecessary problems and fear to the system.
These changes are part of the Trump administration’s broader effort to limit immigration and reduce the number of foreign students.
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Rapper Nicki Minaj publicly supported Alex Bruesewitz, an adviser to President Donald Trump, after a Florida congressman, Randy Fine, urged President Trump to stop working with Bruesewitz. Minaj used the social media platform X to share her support for Bruesewitz.
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Nicki Minaj is friends with Alex Bruesewitz.
Alex Bruesewitz is an outside adviser to President Donald Trump.
Representative Randy Fine from Florida wants President Trump to end his relationship with Bruesewitz.
Minaj responded on social media platform X to defend Bruesewitz.
The report about Fine’s request came from NOTUS news.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has updated its guidelines on preventing dementia, highlighting that up to 45% of cases might be prevented or delayed by managing risk factors like smoking, alcohol use, and lack of exercise. For the first time, air pollution is officially recognized as a risk factor, and there is new advice about brain training and social activities to help protect cognitive health.
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WHO's new guidance is the first major update since 2019 on dementia prevention.
Around 57 million people worldwide live with dementia, with nearly 10 million new cases each year.
Up to 45% of dementia cases could be prevented or delayed by addressing lifestyle and environmental risks.
Air pollution is now officially listed as a factor that increases dementia risk.
Regular brain exercises, called cognitive training, are recommended for people with normal or mildly impaired cognition.
Social engagement and participating in activities with others help protect against cognitive decline.
WHO advises continuing regular physical activity, stopping smoking, reducing alcohol, managing blood pressure and diabetes, eating well, and monitoring hearing health.
Taking vitamin supplements specifically to prevent dementia is not supported unless a deficiency is known.
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