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Black mothers are more likely than White mothers to be reported to police for using drugs during pregnancy, often based on hospital drug tests that can be inaccurate. This leads to many Black families being investigated or referred to law enforcement even when no abuse or neglect is confirmed.
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Black newborns are about two and a half times more likely than White newborns to be reported to police over drug use allegations during pregnancy.
Hospital drug tests at childbirth can produce false positives up to half the time, causing incorrect reports.
Child welfare agencies in eight states referred over 14,000 cases involving Black newborns to law enforcement even when no abuse or neglect was found.
In Oklahoma, 1 in 11 Black babies were flagged for alleged drug exposure before birth.
In Minnesota, Black newborn families were about 3.5 times more likely than White families to be reported to law enforcement.
Research shows Black women are more likely to be tested and reported than White women at childbirth.
Many cases result in no charges, but some mothers face arrest, prosecution, and lasting trauma.
Such referrals may increase stress and depression for Black mothers, worsening the Black maternal health crisis.
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The article discusses how many of President Donald Trump’s appointees from his first term did not fully support his agenda, with some publicly criticizing him. It notes that in his second term, Trump has appointed more loyal supporters, leading to fewer defections and disagreements.
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Justice Amy Coney Barrett sided with more liberal Supreme Court members on key cases about mail-in voting and birthright citizenship.
Justice Neil Gorsuch supported a 2020 ruling protecting employment based on sexual orientation and gender identity, which some conservatives disagreed with.
Several Trump first-term officials, including Alyssa Farah Griffin, John Kelly, Cassidy Hutchinson, and Mark Esper, have publicly criticized President Trump after leaving his administration.
Trump’s first administration included many establishment Republicans, leading to mixed loyalty results.
In Trump’s second term, there are fewer public defections due to a more loyal group of appointees.
Some officials resigned over policy disagreements, such as Roger Alford over a tech company merger and Joe Kent over the administration’s Middle East policy.
The article suggests having loyal appointees is important to effectively carry out a president’s agenda.
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John Tran’s three sons said they saw human bones floating in the Saigon River, but he did not believe them at first. Later, a news report confirmed that a woman's body was found in a sack in the same river, which made Tran reconsider his response to his sons’ story.
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John Tran lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, with his partner and triplet sons aged six.
The boys claimed to see human bones in the water during a river tour.
Tran initially thought the boys were imagining things and dismissed their claim.
Vietnamese news later reported finding a woman's body in a sack floating in the Saigon River.
Authorities arrested the victim’s husband in connection with the case.
Tran acknowledges the boy’s sighting and the news report probably are unrelated due to timing and river currents.
A child psychiatrist advises parents to calmly listen to unusual claims and watch children’s emotions to assess whether there may be real concerns.
Tran said this experience taught him to pay more attention to what his children say, even if it sounds unlikely.
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A new poll shows no clear frontrunner in the Republican race to replace Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. Senator Graham, who was running for a fifth term, died suddenly at age 71 from an aortic dissection.
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Senator Lindsey Graham was a Republican from South Carolina.
He was seeking his fifth term in the Senate.
Senator Graham died suddenly at age 71.
His cause of death was an aortic dissection, which is a serious condition involving the main artery from the heart.
A new poll indicates no clear favorite among Republican candidates to replace him.
The poll was conducted by Emerson College Polling and Nexstar.
The primary race to fill his Senate seat is currently open and competitive.
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President Donald Trump is preparing to give a speech to the nation on Thursday evening. This comes amid growing challenges for him, including renewed conflict with Iran and low public support for the war.
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President Trump is scheduled to address the nation on Thursday evening.
The U.S. war with Iran has recently restarted, following President Trump’s decision.
A new poll from The Economist and YouGov shows 65% of Americans want the conflict to end quickly.
The war with Iran has been unpopular with many Americans since it began.
President Trump is facing multiple political challenges at this time.
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House Republican leaders are under time pressure and internal disagreements as they try to move a $95 billion budget plan through the Budget Committee. It is uncertain if the plan will pass the House and reach President Trump for approval.
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The budget plan is called the reconciliation 3.0 framework.
It involves $95 billion in spending.
House Republican leaders are facing pressure from their own party members.
The plan is scheduled for a review in the House Budget Committee on Thursday.
There is uncertainty about whether the package will pass the House of Representatives.
It is also unclear if President Trump will receive it for signing into law.
The budget plan relates to government funding and spending decisions.
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Tensions between the US and Iran have increased after a week of attacks and counterattacks. The US restarted a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz and attacked a ship, while Iran responded with strikes on US allies like Jordan.
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The US resumed its naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
US forces fired at a ship trying to pass through the blockade.
Iran launched missile strikes targeting US allies, including Jordan.
These events have damaged hopes for a lasting peace deal between the US and Iran.
The conflict involves attacks and retaliations from both sides over several days.
President Donald Trump announced the reinstatement of the blockade and threatened further actions.
The situation has caused increased instability in the Middle East region.
Talks to end the conflict are in danger due to the recent escalation.
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A large forest fire has burned nearly 2,000 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest near Paris, France. About 950 firefighters and aerial teams are still working to fully put out the fire, which has been contained but not yet extinguished four days after it started. French President Emmanuel Macron plans to visit the area.
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The Fontainebleau forest is an important and fragile natural area in France.
Nearly 2,000 hectares (about 4,942 acres) of the forest have been burned.
Around 950 firefighters, supported by aircraft, are fighting the fire.
The fire began four days ago and is currently contained but not completely extinguished.
French authorities suspect the fire was started by people who set it on purpose (arson).
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit the fire-affected area soon.
Police are investigating the possible cause and individuals responsible.
The fire is located south of Paris.
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Since President Donald Trump took office last year, approval for disaster aid has been slower, often taking weeks or months. He has denied more disaster aid requests from states that did not support him politically, especially Democratic states, compared to those that supported him.
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President Trump has approved about 65 major disaster aid requests since taking office.
He has denied more than two dozen disaster aid requests from states, tribes, or territories.
The average approval time under Trump is about 1.5 months, longer than any president since 1989.
Trump approves around 80% of disaster requests from Republican governors but only about 60% from Democratic governors.
States that voted for Trump in 2024 received more approvals (over 75%) than those that did not (under 50%).
Denials force individuals, insurers, and local governments to cover disaster costs.
Earlier denials included aid requests from Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island for a February snowstorm.
The White House says decisions on disaster relief are not politically motivated, despite claims of partisanship.
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Two boats carrying more than 500 people, mostly Rohingya refugees, are feared to have capsized off the coast of Myanmar in recent days. The United Nations agencies warn of a large loss of life and call for stronger efforts to protect these refugees and prevent further deaths.
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Two boats from Myanmar’s Rakhine State, carrying around 530 people, are believed to have sunk recently.
One boat lost contact shortly after leaving, and another reportedly sank off Myanmar’s Ayeyarwady coast on July 8.
The passengers were mostly Rohingya refugees fleeing difficult conditions and violence.
Over 300 people had already died or gone missing on similar sea journeys in the area before these incidents.
Many Rohingya live in overcrowded camps in Bangladesh, facing cuts in aid and restrictions on returning home.
The Rohingya are fleeing violence and military control in Myanmar, where they face severe persecution.
The UN agencies urged international support to improve rescue efforts, protect refugees, and combat smuggling.
In 2025, the Rohingya sea route had the highest death rate among refugee journeys worldwide, with nearly 900 dead or missing.
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In Senegal, activist Modou Fall raises awareness about plastic pollution by wearing a suit made from discarded plastic waste. He walks through Dakar and other areas to show people the seriousness of plastic pollution and encourage officials to enforce environmental laws.
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Plastic waste is a major environmental problem in West Africa, including Senegal.
Modou Fall is an activist who created an outfit from recycled plastic materials.
He wears this plastic suit in public places like Dakar to attract attention.
His goal is to raise public awareness about plastic pollution’s scale.
He wants government authorities to strengthen environmental protection enforcement.
The approach uses visual impact to communicate the pollution problem.
The issue is part of broader environmental challenges in the region.
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Ten songs recorded early in David Bowie’s career, when he was known as Davie Jones, will be released in a new collection called *David Bowie: The Shel Talmy Recordings*. The tracks include contributions from famous musicians and will be available to the public starting 18 September.
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The collection features ten previously unreleased tracks from David Bowie’s early career.
Bowie went by the name Davie Jones during this time.
The songs were produced by Shel Talmy, who worked with bands like The Kinks and The Who.
Guitarist Jimmy Page, later of Led Zeppelin, and pianist Nicky Hopkins also played on some tracks.
One single called "I Want Your Love" was released ahead of the full collection.
Bowie changed his stage name in 1966 to avoid confusion with another singer named Davy Jones.
Bowie’s breakthrough hit, "Space Oddity," came out in 1969.
The full collection will be released on 18 September 2024.
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President Donald Trump plans a primetime speech about election security. TV networks must decide whether to air it without knowing if it will include false claims about the 2020 election, which could cause controversy.
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President Trump’s speech is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET from the East Room.
He says the speech will focus on "free and fair elections" and include a "very big announcement."
Trump has not confirmed if he will mention the 2020 election or claims of fraud.
TV networks face a tough choice: air the speech and risk spreading false information or avoid it and face backlash.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), led by Trump ally Brendan Carr, is investigating broadcast networks.
News networks have struggled with airing Trump’s statements before, sometimes showing fact checks afterward.
Some networks cut away from Trump’s speeches in the past when he made unproven fraud claims.
Past presidents’ speeches have also been selectively covered by TV stations.
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The Irish airline Aer Lingus has proposed cutting up to 500 jobs as part of a plan to save money. The airline will also reduce its flight capacity by 6% by ending or reducing some routes starting in late 2026 to improve profitability.
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Aer Lingus plans to cut 290 head office jobs, 140 cabin crew roles, and 70 pilot positions.
The airline currently employs about 6,000 people.
Flight capacity will be reduced by 6%, removing poor performing routes.
Routes from Dublin to Denver, Minneapolis, Las Vegas, and Split will be discontinued after specific dates in late 2026.
Flights to Seattle, Frankfurt, Hamburg, and Malta will become summer-only operations.
These changes will reduce the use of some aircraft models during peak summer 2027.
The airline reported a loss of €103 million in the first quarter of 2026.
Aer Lingus aims to reach a 12%-15% operating margin to attract future investment.
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Students and teachers at a primary school in the Israeli-occupied West Bank protested against Israeli plans to demolish their school. Israel says many demolitions happen because of missing building permits, but human rights groups and the international community criticize these actions.
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The school is located in the West Bank, a territory occupied by Israel.
Israeli forces plan to demolish a primary school there.
Students and teachers held a protest on July 15, 2026.
Israel often destroys Palestinian homes and infrastructure citing lack of permits.
Thousands of Palestinian properties have been demolished in recent years.
Human rights organizations have condemned these demolitions.
The international community has also criticized Israel's demolition actions.
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Sports injuries are increasing interest in treatments that help the body heal naturally, such as regenerative therapies and laser therapy. Doctors are using new technologies to provide more precise and personalized care to help patients recover faster and safely return to activities.
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Over 3.5 million children and teenagers get treated for sports injuries every year in the U.S.
More adults are joining recreational sports, raising the need for effective injury treatments.
Regenerative medicine and advanced technologies support the body's healing instead of only managing pain.
Head to Toe Healthcare in Arizona uses robotic laser therapy to treat foot and ankle injuries and related nerve problems.
The Robotic M7 MLS Therapy Laser is FDA-cleared and provides consistent, precise treatment using light-based therapy called photobiomodulation.
Laser therapy has improved over the last decade with better energy delivery and software guidance.
Doctors combine new technology with their clinical judgment to customize care for each patient.
Regenerative therapies are still becoming more common as research and clinical experience grow.
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A stranded humpback whale named Timmy on Germany’s Baltic coast inspired a rescue effort and a new satirical play. The play portrays how people projected their hopes and fears onto the whale, turning it into a symbol, while also showing the controversy around how to care for the animal.
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Timmy is a humpback whale stranded on the Baltic coast of Germany in April.
The whale was originally called Timmy but was later found to be female; an earlier nickname was Hope.
A rescue mission was organized, including a private attempt to move the whale back to sea on a water-filled barge.
The rescue was funded by two millionaires and supported by some but opposed by experts who doubted Timmy’s chances of survival.
A satirical play called "Timmy: Hope Dies Last" premiered in Hamburg, depicting the whale as a religious figure and showing how people emotionally connected with it.
The play includes real interview clips of people who visited Timmy, showing diverse and strong emotional reactions.
Some Catholic theologians criticized the play’s religious symbolism, while other media praised its insight into how people seek hope.
The Timmy story also led to a surge in whale-themed book sales and inspired various songs, including one created by AI.
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Algeria is facing many wildfires caused by a heatwave and long dry spells. On July 15, over 130 fires were reported, resulting in at least one death and serious damage to farms and animals.
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Wildfires are spreading across Algeria due to extreme heat and drought.
More than 130 fires occurred on a single day, July 15, 2026.
At least one person died because of the wildfires.
The fires have badly affected farmers and livestock owners.
Wildfires happen regularly in Algeria during summer but are much worse this year.
The article mentions that farming communities are on the frontline fighting these fires.
The severity of fires is linked to unusual weather conditions like heatwaves and drought.
Algeria’s government and people are dealing with increased fire emergencies this season.
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The CEOs of Google DeepMind, OpenAI, and Anthropic agree that powerful new AI systems need rules and outside checks before release. They propose a shared framework for regulating AI to protect safety and national security without stopping innovation.
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Demis Hassabis (Google DeepMind), Sam Altman (OpenAI), and Dario Amodei (Anthropic) all want regulations for advanced AI technologies.
They suggest independent testing of AI systems by outside groups rather than just self-checks by companies.
Their proposals include setting standards, certifications, and the ability to limit access to risky AI models.
They want a U.S.-led regulatory system with international influence instead of different rules across states or countries.
They recognize urgent concerns about AI creating dangers for national security, including cyberattacks and bioweapons.
They do not want a broad ban on AI, just controls on the few highly powerful models that pose big risks.
The three differ on who should have final regulatory power: a government agency like the FAA, an industry group overseen by the government like FINRA, or an international forum like the IAEA.
Smaller AI developers may face challenges complying with complex certification processes, which could favor large companies.
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A court in Indian-administered Kashmir officially declared that Abdul Rashid Wani, who disappeared nearly 30 years ago while in military custody, is dead. The ruling blamed an army major for his death and ordered a death certificate, marking a rare official recognition for families of the many missing people in the region.
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Abdul Rashid Wani disappeared in July 1997 after being taken into military custody.
A judge recently confirmed Wani’s death, stating he was murdered while in custody.
The court order included issuing a death certificate for Wani.
Wani’s family waited nearly 30 years for this official acknowledgment.
Thousands of people have gone missing in Kashmir during the armed conflict that began in 1989.
Rights groups estimate around 8,000 people remain missing in the region.
Kashmir is a disputed area claimed by both India and Pakistan, with a history of conflict and military presence.
Families of the disappeared face ongoing uncertainty, as many bodies have not been found.
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