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A man who was running from immigration agents in Florida was hit and killed by a large truck. This is the third death in a week involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Authorities are investigating the incident.
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The man was part of a group of four people stopped by ICE and Homeland Security agents at a gas station in St. Augustine, Florida.
When the group ran away on foot, the man ran across a busy road and was struck by a tractor trailer.
The truck driver stopped and tried to help the man after the accident.
This is at least the 10th death linked to ICE encounters since President Donald Trump started a large deportation campaign last year.
The Department of Homeland Security confirmed the operation and is investigating the death of a Mexican national.
Other recent deaths occurred when people fleeing immigration agents were hit by vehicles in other states such as California and Virginia.
The Mexican government has asked U.S. officials to review deaths of migrants in ICE custody or during raids.
State Representative Angie Nixon described the death as a result of problems with immigration enforcement actions.
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Senator Corey Booker questioned Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche about his meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell, who is linked to Jeffrey Epstein and has a criminal record. Booker also asked about Blanche attending a dinner hosted by the CEO of Paramount Skydance while a merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is happening.
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Senator Corey Booker is from New Jersey and is a Democrat.
Todd Blanche is the Acting Attorney General.
Blanche met with Ghislaine Maxwell, who is a convicted criminal connected to Jeffrey Epstein.
Booker questioned Blanche about this meeting during a Senate panel hearing on Capitol Hill.
Blanche attended a dinner hosted by David Ellison, CEO of Paramount Skydance.
A merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery is in progress.
CBS News is owned by Paramount Skydance.
These questions came during a Senate hearing, which is a government oversight meeting.
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President Trump criticized New York Governor Kathy Hochul for placing a statewide pause on building new large data centers. He said this decision was bad and suggested it was made for political reasons. Data centers are important for states and communities because they support technology and jobs.
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New York has announced a freeze on new "hyperscale data centers," which are very large facilities that store and manage data.
This is the first time any state has placed a pause on new hyperscale data centers statewide.
President Trump strongly disagreed with Governor Hochul’s decision.
Trump shared his views on the social platform Truth Social.
He described data centers as beneficial to states and local areas.
Trump suggested the freeze was motivated by politics.
Governor Kathy Hochul is a Democrat leading New York State.
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Iran has put up a large billboard in Tehran that shows US President Donald Trump lying in a coffin. Near the billboard, there is a statue of a fist representing the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was said to have been assassinated at the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran.
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A billboard in Tehran displays an image of President Donald Trump in a coffin.
The billboard is located in Iran’s capital city, Tehran.
A nearby statue shows the fist of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s late Supreme Leader.
The article claims Khamenei was assassinated at the beginning of the US-Israeli conflict with Iran.
The imagery reflects ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States.
The article highlights symbolism used by Iran related to recent conflicts involving the US and Israel.
The billboard and statue appear to send a message linked to opposition against President Trump and his policies.
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U.S. military leaders have recently reviewed possible actions against Cuba, including a large air assault by the 101st Airborne Division. However, no final decision has been made, and current military focus remains on operations against Iran.
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U.S. Army planners have studied options for a military operation targeting Cuba, possibly led by the 101st Airborne Division.
Officials emphasized that these discussions do not mean President Trump or the Pentagon have decided to act against Cuba.
Most U.S. military resources are currently focused on the ongoing conflict with Iran.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio supports a diplomatic approach to encourage Cuba to move toward economic reforms.
The U.S. has increased financial pressure on Cuba’s military-controlled conglomerate, GAESA, limiting its ability to fund the government and security forces.
The Pentagon held briefings to explore possible military plans, covering troop numbers, mission steps, and risks involved.
President Trump has expressed frustration with how the military campaign against Iran has progressed.
Tensions exist between President Trump and some military leaders over the handling and pace of the Iran conflict.
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Moroccan journalist Ali Lmrabet was released from police custody three days after his arrest on defamation charges. An investigation is still open, but his release followed pressure from international media rights groups.
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Ali Lmrabet, a 66-year-old Moroccan journalist, was arrested at Tangier airport after returning from Spain.
He was held for three days on charges related to defamation and insulting individuals and institutions.
Lmrabet is known for independent journalism and has faced previous legal actions, including prison sentences and bans from working in Morocco.
Media rights organizations, such as Reporters Without Borders and the Committee to Protect Journalists, pushed for his release.
It is unclear if Lmrabet can currently leave Morocco.
Separately, rapper and filmmaker Mehdi El Youbi was arrested in Casablanca, possibly due to his political views expressed in lyrics and social media.
Supporters warn that these arrests are part of a growing crackdown on critics in Morocco following recent youth protests.
Lawyers in Morocco are currently striking, which affected El Youbi’s court appearance.
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Senator Richard Blumenthal asked Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse during Blanche’s confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee. Blumenthal emphasized the importance of hearing directly from people affected by Epstein’s crimes.
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Senator Richard Blumenthal is from Connecticut and is a member of the Democratic Party.
Todd Blanche is the Acting Attorney General awaiting confirmation by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Blumenthal asked Blanche to meet with survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse.
The request took place during Blanche’s Senate confirmation hearing.
Jeffrey Epstein was involved in abuse cases that affected many survivors.
Meeting with survivors can help inform the Acting Attorney General’s understanding and approach.
The Senate Judiciary Committee oversees the confirmation of top legal officials.
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More than 100 people gathered at Houston City Hall to demand answers after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE agent. Community members and immigrant rights groups called for an independent investigation, the release of those detained with Salgado Araujo, and the identification of the ICE agents involved.
Key Facts
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot dead by an ICE agent while driving to a job site with his construction crew.
The shooting happened last Tuesday in Houston, Texas.
ICE said Salgado Araujo was not their intended target.
More than 100 people attended a city council meeting and protested outside city hall demanding accountability.
Activists are calling for an independent investigation and the names of the ICE agents to be made public.
Similar fatal encounters involving ICE agents recently happened in Minnesota and Maine.
Local immigrant groups have been organizing safety trainings to teach people their rights when encountering ICE agents.
These trainings now include advice on how to safely record interactions to document potential rights violations.
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President Trump said ICE should keep using traffic stops to arrest immigrants after two recent deadly shootings by ICE agents in Texas and Maine. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) had paused these stops to give officers more training, but Trump reversed that decision on social media.
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DHS ordered ICE to stop using vehicle traffic stops for arrests after two fatal shootings in one week.
ICE agents killed Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Maine and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas during enforcement operations.
Neither of the two people killed was the original target of the ICE operations.
The pause on traffic stops was meant to give ICE officers more training on how to conduct these stops safely.
President Trump stated on Truth Social that traffic stops are an important tool for ICE and should continue.
Since President Trump took office again, ICE agents have shot at people at least 22 times and killed six people, including three U.S. citizens.
Witnesses have questioned the official accounts of the shootings, raising concerns about how ICE conducts these operations.
DHS encouraged undocumented immigrants to leave the country on their own or face arrest and deportation.
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican immigrant who lived in the U.S. for 35 years, was shot and killed by an ICE agent in Houston on July 7. ICE says he used his van as a weapon during a traffic stop, but his family disagrees with this claim.
Key Facts
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was killed by an ICE agent in Houston on July 7.
He had lived in the United States for 35 years.
ICE says he "weaponized" his van during a traffic stop, meaning they claim he used it to cause harm.
Lorenzo’s family disputes ICE’s version of events.
His son Ronaldo Salgado feels guilty about not being there sooner.
Another son, Lorenzo Jr. Salgado, says he might never accept that their father died.
The story was reported by CBS News with comments from the sons.
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Senator Thom Tillis spoke at a hearing for Todd Blanche, a nominee for U.S. attorney general. He criticized how President Biden’s administration prosecuted some people involved in the January 6 Capitol riot and warned President Trump’s administration against repeating those mistakes.
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Thom Tillis is a U.S. Senator.
He spoke during Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing for attorney general.
Tillis criticized the Biden administration’s handling of January 6 riot prosecutions.
He described some prosecutions as mistakes.
Tillis advised the Trump administration not to repeat those errors.
Todd Blanche is being considered for the position of U.S. attorney general.
The January 6 riot was an attack on the U.S. Capitol by protesters.
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A French fast food chain called Master Poulet opened a new restaurant in Saint-Ouen, causing a disagreement between its mayor and the mayor of nearby Saint-Denis. The argument highlights wider issues about food availability, price, and quality in different neighborhoods, as well as political tensions ahead of France’s next presidential elections.
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Master Poulet is a French chicken fast food chain involved in a local dispute.
The mayor of Saint-Ouen, Karim Bouamranne, opposes the chain for making the town center less pleasant.
The mayor of Saint-Denis, Bally Bagayoko, supports the chain for its product and affordable prices.
The debate reflects bigger questions about healthy eating, food prices, and inequality in different areas.
France has a high number of fast food outlets per person compared to other European countries.
The disagreement comes just before the 2027 French presidential elections.
Experts and politicians discussed whether city dwellers and farmers can find common ground on food issues.
The argument shows political divides on how to improve food quality and access in France.
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Two police officers in Greer, South Carolina, were fired in June for breaking rules when using an automated license plate reader system called Flock. This technology scans license plates and is meant to help police, but concerns exist about privacy and misuse of the data.
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Officers Kareem Lynch and Sebastian Echeverry were fired for violating the police department’s policy on the license plate reader system.
The department’s policy, started in January 2023, says this technology should only be used for public safety work.
An audit helped discover the misuse by reviewing patterns in the system’s use.
Flock Safety, the company behind the tool, said it does not work with immigration agencies like ICE.
The incident is part of a larger debate about privacy and data use in police surveillance tools.
The case is now being reviewed by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division.
Similar problems happened recently in Georgia, where five officers were fired and arrested for misusing this technology.
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The National Hurricane Center (NHC) is watching a low-pressure system that might develop into a tropical storm as it moves over Florida in the next few days. Even if it does not become a named storm, it could still bring heavy rain, strong winds, and dangerous rip currents to Florida and nearby states.
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The NHC gives the system a 20% chance of becoming a tropical storm within seven days.
If named, it would be called Bertha, the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
The disturbance is expected to move from the northeastern Gulf of Mexico toward Florida and the southeastern U.S. coast.
Florida cities such as Tampa, Orlando, and Daytona Beach could see heavy rain and strong storms this weekend.
Dangerous rip currents and potential storm surge are possible impacts.
The 2026 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted by NOAA to have 8 to 14 named storms, with 3 to 6 becoming hurricanes.
The Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30.
Meteorologists warn that even without full storm formation, Florida will experience significant rainfall and windy weather.
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Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed shared his 2025 federal tax returns. He did this after his primary rival, U.S. Representative Haley Stevens, asked him to be more open about his taxes.
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Abdul El-Sayed is running for U.S. Senate as a Democrat.
He released his federal tax returns for the year 2025.
The release happened on a Wednesday.
U.S. Rep. Haley Stevens, his opponent in the primary, pushed him to release the tax information.
Sharing tax returns is often a way to show transparency during political campaigns.
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More older Americans are changing careers later in life, finding new purpose and satisfaction by starting businesses or pursuing new professions. For example, Thomas Bergvik became a therapist at age 61 after decades in healthcare, showing it is possible to reinvent yourself professionally at any age.
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Career changes used to be more common among younger workers, but now many older adults are making late-life career shifts.
Studies show that older adults who start businesses often report better quality of life.
Thomas Bergvik founded his counseling business at age 61, after working in healthcare and community services for many years.
He earned his graduate degree at 57, about 30 years after his bachelor’s degree.
Bergvik values listening and understanding people’s life stories without judgment, which guides his counseling practice.
Late-life career reinvention can be driven by personal experience, a desire for meaningful work, and difficulty finding traditional jobs.
Older adults bring valuable experience and knowledge that can help them succeed in new careers.
Bergvik’s story illustrates that it is never too late to pursue new professional goals.
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Eight men have been charged with child sexual offences after a long police investigation into abuses in south Wales from 1985 to 1996. The men face multiple charges, including rape and indecent assault, and will appear in court on 24 July.
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Eight British men, aged 54 to 73, were charged with a total of 34 offences related to child sexual exploitation.
The investigation, called Operation Oak, targeted group-based abuse in south Wales.
Allegations come from women who say they were abused as children between 1985 and 1996.
Charges include 17 counts of rape and several counts of indecent assault and conspiracy.
Arrests took place across several UK locations: Newport, Swansea, London, Birmingham, Lancashire, Edinburgh, and Argyll and Bute.
The men are due to appear at Newport Magistrates’ Court on 24 July.
Prosecutors confirmed there is enough evidence to take the case to trial.
Police and legal officials stress the accused have the right to a fair trial.
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Andy Burnham, soon to be the UK prime minister, said he will not raise wealth taxes right away to avoid causing division. He left open the possibility of future tax changes but emphasized fairness and a cautious approach to new taxes.
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Andy Burnham is set to become the UK prime minister in a few days.
He said he does not plan to increase wealth taxes immediately.
Burnham wants to avoid creating divisions with new tax policies.
He still believes in fairness and may consider tax changes later.
Burnham plans to follow the current government’s borrowing rules and Labour’s 2024 manifesto.
The manifesto rules out raising income tax, national insurance, or VAT.
Burnham faces financial challenges like funding defense and public ownership of utilities.
Some Labour allies have suggested wealth taxes or raising capital gains tax to fund public services.
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The fashion industry faces high return rates, which cost retailers money and harm the environment. SNAG, a clothing company that designs for a wide range of body sizes, has reduced returns to about 2 percent by creating better-fitting clothes, attracting investment from entrepreneur James Caan.
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Online fashion return rates average around 40 percent in the industry.
Returns cause financial losses and environmental damage due to extra shipping and waste.
SNAG designs clothing for U.K. sizes 4 to 38, roughly U.S. sizes 0 to 34, aiming to fit more customers correctly the first time.
SNAG has reduced its return rate to approximately 2 percent.
The company has sold over three million products and earned more than £250 million ($335 million) since 2018.
Investor James Caan made a seven-figure investment in SNAG, his first consumer brand investment in 20 years.
Caan believes SNAG’s model can improve fashion’s economics and reduce waste.
SNAG’s approach challenges traditional sizing by focusing on real body diversity rather than convenience in manufacturing.
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Experts say that wildfires in Europe, like those in northern France, are becoming a regular problem due to several factors including changing weather and land use. They recommend that Europe should not just react to fires but also plan ahead by changing how the land is managed and designed to better handle these new challenges.
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Wildfires in Europe are no longer rare events but part of a new pattern.
Factors increasing wildfire risk include wetter winters, repeated heatwaves, strong winds, and outdated land management methods.
Wetter winters cause more vegetation to grow, which can burn easily when dry.
Heatwaves dry out the landscape, making fires more likely to spread quickly.
Current land management has not adapted to these changing conditions.
Experts suggest Europe should focus more on preventing fires through better landscape design and ecological planning.
This approach involves long-term strategies, not just emergency responses.
The goal is to adapt to what may become the new normal for wildfire risks in Europe.
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