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Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration made mistakes in how it shared information about the Jeffrey Epstein files, causing confusion. He denied that the administration tried to hide evidence and mentioned that former Attorney General Pam Bondi may have overstated what the government had.
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JD Vance admitted the Trump administration handled communication about the Epstein files poorly.
Vance was speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast.
He said the administration did not try to hide any evidence about Epstein.
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi claimed she had Epstein’s client list but likely exaggerated.
Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender who died by suicide in jail in 2019.
Vance said Epstein had connections to top American and Israeli intelligence agencies.
Epstein’s ties to powerful people have been known for years, but intelligence links are debated.
Vance’s comments may lead to more public and political calls for transparency and release of government documents about Epstein.
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A young mother named Maya Millete disappeared. Investigators say her husband asked spellcasters to put a hex on her to stop her from leaving him. This case will be featured on the TV program "48 Hours" on July 18.
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Maya Millete, a young mother, went missing.
Her husband is suspected of trying to stop her from leaving.
Investigators say he contacted people who perform spells, known as spellcasters.
The husband allegedly asked for a hex, which is a type of curse or spell.
The story will be reported by Jonathan Vigliotti on "48 Hours."
The program airs on CBS and Paramount+ on July 18 at 10/9c.
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The article explains that many people around the world, especially in the British Isles, openly express dislike or hatred for England. This feeling is linked to long-standing historical conflicts and rivalries, especially in sports, but also stretches into cultural and political history.
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England lost 2-1 to Argentina in the 2022 World Cup semi-finals, continuing a long soccer rivalry.
Argentina’s dislike of England partly stems from the 1982 Falklands War and past World Cup matches.
In Scotland and Wales, disliking England is part of their national culture, often linked to historical conflicts and sporting rivalries.
Wales has a history of feeling exploited by England economically and politically.
The French, despite being close allies with Britain now, maintain a cultural habit of disliking England.
Australians often joke about English arrogance, especially in sports like cricket.
Ireland’s deep anti-English feelings are based on centuries of colonization and conflict.
The United States inherited anti-English sentiment dating back to the American Revolution against King George III.
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A software engineer named Fabien Sanglard identified and explained the types of 1990s computer hardware shown in the movie Jurassic Park. The film’s production used real and expensive computer equipment to make the scenes look accurate, including Silicon Graphics and Apple devices.
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The computers shown in Jurassic Park were carefully selected to be accurate for the early 1990s.
Engineer Fabien Sanglard scanned the film and listed every identifiable computer model he saw.
The set included high-end machines like five Thinking Machines CM-5 systems and several Silicon Graphics workstations.
About $1.7 million worth of computer hardware and software was used on set, loaned mostly by Silicon Graphics and Apple.
Some of the character Dennis Nedry’s computers were Macintosh Quadra 700 models from Apple.
The software shown included the real Unix-based 3D file browser FSN, which inspired a famous line in the movie.
Audiences were expected to recognize the computer equipment, so the production avoided fake props.
A large collection of period software used in the film is now available online for those interested in exploring it.
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President Donald Trump endorsed Mike Lindell, the founder of MyPillow, to run for governor of Minnesota. He described Lindell as a hardworking patriot and supported him as a fellow election denier just before giving a national speech about election security.
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President Trump endorsed Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor.
Mike Lindell is the founder of the company MyPillow.
Trump called Lindell "one of America's greatest and most hardworking Patriots."
Both Trump and Lindell have questioned the 2020 election results.
The endorsement came one day before Trump’s national speech focused on election security.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a new program to screen military troops aged 30 and older for low testosterone levels. The screening will be part of their annual medical checkups, and hormone replacement therapy will be offered voluntarily to those who need it.
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The new screening targets testosterone deficiency among troops.
It applies to all service members aged 30 and older as part of required yearly medical exams.
Troops under 30 can choose to be tested if they want.
Hormone replacement therapy will be offered voluntarily to troops who have low testosterone.
The goal is to help troops perform at their best.
The announcement was made by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in Washington.
The screening appears to focus mainly on male service members.
This policy is related to the health and readiness of military personnel.
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Warren Buffett expressed concern that America’s growing interest in gambling and speculative trading is hurting long-term investing. At the same time, new prediction markets like Kalshi are expanding options for betting but face criticism for encouraging gambling outside regular state rules.
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Warren Buffett said many people prefer gambling to investing, making it harder to find good investment opportunities.
Prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket allow users to bet on things like asset price movements or sports outcomes.
Kalshi introduced "perpetual futures," a type of bet on whether asset prices will rise or fall.
Critics worry that prediction markets and sports betting contribute to gambling addiction, especially among young people.
Kalshi’s CEO said many users feel traditional financial markets are unfair and hard to win in.
Kalshi supports new bipartisan legislation requiring facial recognition to stop minors from betting on these platforms.
Kalshi joined the National Council on Problem Gambling to help address problem gambling.
The discussion on America’s gambling issues is reaching lawmakers and industry leaders.
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President Biden announced he will release his presidential memoir called "Promise Me, America" on November 17, 2026, two weeks after the midterm elections. The book covers his time in office, including his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, economic issues, democracy after the January 6 attack, and conflicts in Afghanistan and Ukraine.
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The book "Promise Me, America" is President Biden's third memoir.
It will be released on November 17, 2026, shortly after the midterm elections.
The memoir discusses key decisions made during his presidency.
Topics include COVID-19 response, the economy, democracy restoration after January 6, Afghanistan, and Ukraine.
Biden also explains why he ran for re-election and why he later decided to step aside.
Since leaving office, Biden has been with family and receiving treatment for prostate cancer.
Biden ended his 2024 presidential run after a difficult debate performance.
Biden’s earlier books are “Promises to Keep” and “Promise Me, Dad,” about his son’s illness.
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Todd Blanche is having a confirmation hearing for the role of attorney general. President Donald Trump reversed an ICE order that had suspended most traffic stops.
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Todd Blanche is the nominee for attorney general and his confirmation hearing is taking place.
President Trump overturned a previous order by ICE.
The ICE order had stopped most traffic stops.
ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The news was covered in a CBS News program called The Takeout with Major Garrett.
The events relate to U.S. government decisions and law enforcement policies.
The information was shared on July 15.
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Mexico has formally asked US state attorneys general to criminally investigate deaths of Mexican immigrants in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody or during ICE operations. This request follows the recent shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston and aims to address concerns about immigration enforcement practices.
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Mexico made a formal request for criminal investigations into immigrant deaths in US immigration custody or raids.
The request focuses on deaths occurring since President Trump’s second term began; 17 Mexican immigrants have died in this period.
Fourteen of these deaths happened in ICE custody, and three during agency operations.
Mexico’s foreign ministry also sent letters to US detention centers asking them to stop actions that may cause deaths, like delaying medical care.
The first letter was sent to Adelanto detention center in California, where four Mexican immigrants died.
Mexico plans to file civil lawsuits against companies operating these detention centers to protect human rights.
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant with no criminal record, was shot by an ICE agent in Houston, leading to protests and calls for an independent investigation.
Mexico has asked the UN human rights office to review the cases and advise on whether US actions comply with international human rights laws.
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A pontoon boat overturned near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco. One person died, and three others are missing as search teams continue looking for them.
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The accident happened near Alcatraz Island in San Francisco.
A pontoon boat capsized, meaning it flipped over in the water.
One person was confirmed dead.
Three people are still missing after the incident.
Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
The event took place on a Tuesday.
Local authorities are leading the search efforts.
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President Joe Biden will release a memoir called Promise Me, America on November 17, shortly after the 2024 midterm elections. The book will cover his time in office, decisions he made, and why he chose to run for reelection and then step aside. Some Democrats worry the book could distract from party efforts to focus on President Donald Trump's record during the election season.
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Biden's memoir Promise Me, America will be published on November 17, 2024.
The book discusses the economy, Biden’s decisions in office, and his 2024 reelection bid.
The book’s promotion may start before Election Day and include interviews and a press tour.
Some Democrats fear the memoir will divert attention from their campaign focus on President Trump.
Electricity prices are expected to rise in 13 states due to increased demand from data centers. This follows a recent power auction conducted by PJM, the grid operator for these states, for electricity supply from June 2028 to May 2029.
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Data centers will increase electricity demand significantly in 13 states.
PJM, the grid operator, held a power auction recently.
The auction was for electricity supply covering June 2028 through May 2029.
The increase in demand is expected to raise electricity costs for consumers.
Monitoring Analytics, an independent group, oversees market activities related to the auction.
Data centers require large amounts of electricity to run their servers and equipment.
The higher electric power costs reflect the need to support these growing data center operations.
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Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum denied claims by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) that her government is connected to criminal drug cartels. She said the DEA’s statements seemed political and stressed Mexico’s willingness to cooperate with the U.S. to fight crime while respecting its sovereignty.
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DEA Administrator Terry Cole said the Mexican government and drug cartels are “one and the same.”
President Sheinbaum rejected this claim and called it more political than factual.
Sheinbaum urged the U.S. to focus on drug trafficking and money laundering within its own borders.
Mexico insists on respecting its sovereignty and opposes U.S. military operations on its soil without permission.
The Trump administration has repeatedly pressured Mexico to crack down on crime and has labeled some cartels as terrorist organizations.
President Sheinbaum has accused the U.S. of interfering in Mexican domestic affairs and rejects linking corruption to international issues.
Mexico recently filed complaints over deaths of Mexican nationals related to U.S. deportation policies.
Initially, Trump praised Sheinbaum, but relations have become tense due to disagreements over crime and justice issues.
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The Pentagon will require all military members over 30 years old to be tested once a year for low testosterone, a hormone important for strength and energy. Those who need treatment can choose to receive testosterone therapy to help maintain their health and readiness.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the new annual testosterone screening for service members over age 30.
Service members under 30 can choose to be tested voluntarily.
Those with low testosterone who are recommended for treatment may receive testosterone replacement therapy.
Low testosterone can cause symptoms like depression and weakness.
Military training and high stress can lower testosterone levels.
Special operations forces may have a syndrome related to stress and injuries that affects hormone levels, called "The Operator Syndrome."
The program is part of efforts to keep service members healthy and ready for duty.
The Pentagon has not yet given more detailed rules about the policy.
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The U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the U.S. Mint will start producing a $1 commemorative coin featuring President Donald Trump to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Some members of the advisory committee said they never saw or reviewed the coin’s design, which may raise legal questions.
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The coin features President Donald Trump and honors 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.
The coin will have a gold-like finish but is not made of real gold.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent released the coin’s design and said striking will begin in fall 2026.
Living presidents rarely appear on U.S. coins; the last time was about 100 years ago with President Calvin Coolidge.
Federal law requires coin designs be reviewed by the Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee, but this committee was not properly involved this time.
Committee members said they did not get a chance to review the Trump coin design as required by law.
The design was approved by the Commission of Fine Arts and the Treasury Secretary but skipped full advisory committee review.
The legal basis cited is the Circulating Collectible Coin Redesign Act of 2020, which allows commemorative coins for the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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Rep. Kat Cammack spoke about the global competition to lead in artificial intelligence (AI). She claimed that China has created digital copies, called "digital twins," of every U.S. lawmaker as part of this struggle.
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Rep. Kat Cammack represents Florida and is a member of the Republican Party.
She spoke about the race between countries to be the leader in AI technology.
Cammack said China, Russia, and Iran want the U.S. to stop using data science.
She described this as a form of "cognitive warfare," meaning a battle over information and thinking.
China has created "digital twins," which are virtual models, of every U.S. lawmaker.
The purpose is to gain an advantage in this global competition.
This issue is part of a larger concern about national security and technology.
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted on an amendment to end $3.3 billion in aid to Israel, introduced by Republican Rep. Thomas Massie. The amendment failed, but it highlighted a clear split within the Democratic Party over support for Israel.
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The amendment aimed to cut $3.3 billion in U.S. aid to Israel.
The vote count was 104 in favor, 314 against, and 10 present.
103 Democrats voted in favor of ending the aid, showing division in the party.
Democratic leaders, including Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, opposed the amendment.
Jeffries was concerned the amendment would limit U.S. support for humanitarian aid and efforts against groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.
Some Democrats, like Whip Katherine Clark, supported the amendment to change current U.S.-Israel policies.
The vote reflects broader debates in the Democratic Party, especially during primaries where some pro-Israel incumbents lost to more critical challengers.
Progressive Democrats prioritized opposing military funding over concerns about humanitarian aid restrictions.
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Republican Senator Mitch McConnell shared a recent photo of himself with his wife to show he is alive after weeks of rumors about his health. Some people claimed the photo was fake or made by artificial intelligence (AI), but investigations found no signs of this.
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Mitch McConnell had not been seen publicly for weeks and missed Senate votes due to a hospital stay.
McConnell said he was hospitalized after a fall and treated for mild pneumonia.
He shared a photo holding a current Washington Post newspaper to prove he was alive.
Some right-wing influencers claimed the photo was manipulated or AI-generated without proof.
Experts checked the photo against known AI detection tools and newspaper copies.
The checks found no evidence of AI use or that the photo was recycled from an earlier date.
Image issues like blurry text were due to normal photo compression, not manipulation.
McConnell explained older people often avoid showing vulnerability about their health.
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A proposal to stop U.S. State Department funds from going to Israel was rejected by a large majority in the House of Representatives. The vote revealed clear disagreements among Democrats, with some supporting the measure and others opposing it.
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The measure aimed to block any State Department money from going to Israel.
The House vote was 104 in favor, 314 against, and 10 members voted "present."
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and 97 other Democrats voted against the measure.
Minority Whip Katherine Clark and 102 Democrats supported the measure.
Rep. Thomas Massie, the Republican who sponsored the amendment, also voted for it.
Some Democrats opposed it because it would cut all funding, including diplomatic (non-military) aid.
Supporters wanted to signal disapproval of Israel’s actions in Gaza and Lebanon.
Some Democrats felt pressured to vote for the amendment due to challenges from left-wing primary opponents.
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