President Donald Trump is offering Saudi Arabia nuclear technology on the condition that Saudi Arabia formally recognizes Israel. This proposal raises questions about which countries in the Middle East should be allowed to have nuclear power.
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President Trump wants Saudi Arabia to recognize Israel before providing nuclear technology.
Saudi Arabia does not currently have formal diplomatic relations with Israel.
The offer ties nuclear technology access to political recognition between countries.
There is concern about how nuclear power is distributed among Middle Eastern countries.
The issue reflects tensions and diplomacy challenges in the Middle East.
Nuclear technology can be used for energy or weapons, making its control sensitive.
This proposal is part of broader efforts to manage regional security and alliances.
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The Democratic National Committee’s special rules committee has voted to make South Carolina the first state to hold a Democratic presidential primary in 2028. This recommendation will soon be considered by the full Democratic National Committee in Austin, Texas.
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South Carolina is poised to be the first state for the 2028 Democratic presidential primary.
The decision was made by the Democratic National Committee’s rules and bylaws committee.
This approval is a recommendation, not yet final.
The full Democratic National Committee will review the recommendation soon.
The review meeting is scheduled to take place in Austin, Texas.
The change affects the order of states holding primaries for the Democratic Party.
The move aims to set the early stages for the 2028 presidential candidate selection.
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President Donald Trump announced a new set of tariffs targeting imports linked to forced labor. The markets showed only a small reaction to this announcement. The tariffs aim to address labor rights concerns but could affect businesses and shoppers.
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President Trump introduced new tariffs on Thursday.
The tariffs focus on goods made using forced labor.
Financial markets reacted mildly to the news.
The tariffs may increase costs for companies that import these goods.
Consumers could face higher prices because of these tariffs.
The move is part of efforts to address human rights issues in supply chains.
Details on specific products or countries affected were not given in the summary.
The announcement was covered by CBS News and reported by Kelly O’Grady.
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President Donald Trump criticized the European Union for fining Google nearly $1 billion, calling the fine unfair. He announced that the U.S. will start an investigation into these actions as a possible trade issue.
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The European Union fined Google about $1 billion for breaking its digital competition laws.
President Trump called the EU’s actions illegal and discriminatory.
Trump said the EU is targeting major American companies.
He announced a new trade investigation into the EU’s practices.
The issue centers on rules that aim to keep internet companies from harming competition.
Trump shared his views on the social media platform Truth Social.
This investigation could affect trade relations between the U.S. and the EU.
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President Donald Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss military support as Ukraine advances against Russia. The U.S. government also recently put new tariffs on many countries due to concerns about forced labor.
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President Trump plans to meet with President Zelenskyy on Tuesday.
The meeting focuses on military aid for Ukraine amid its conflict with Russia.
Ukraine has made gains in its ongoing conflict with Russia.
The Trump administration imposed new tariffs on several countries.
The tariffs were introduced because of worries about forced labor in those countries.
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This article shows 20 photos from major events around the world, including missile attacks in Ukraine, protests in Kyiv, violence and tensions in Gaza and the West Bank, and severe wildfires in France and Spain caused by extreme heat. The images highlight ongoing conflicts and the impact of climate change on different regions.
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Russian missile strikes caused damage and casualties in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Ukrainian drones attacked multiple warehouses of a Russian online retailer, causing deaths and destruction.
Protests occurred in Kyiv after the dismissal of Ukraine’s defense leaders.
Israeli military attacks and settler violence led to deaths and injuries in Gaza and the West Bank.
Plans were announced to build illegal settlements in Gaza and expand construction in the West Bank.
Heatwaves in southern Europe have caused severe wildfires, forcing tens of thousands to evacuate in France and Spain.
Wildfires threaten popular vacation spots on the French Atlantic coast.
These events show the combination of armed conflict and climate emergencies affecting many people globally.
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A federal judge criticized the Department of Justice for trying to get phone records and grand jury testimony from New York Times reporters. The government then withdrew the subpoenas after the judge said such actions against journalists should be a last resort.
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The Justice Department sought phone and text records from New York Times reporters and some of their family members.
The subpoenas also demanded reporters testify before a federal grand jury.
US District Judge Arun Subramanian said subpoenas against reporters should be used only as a last option.
The government agreed to cancel the subpoenas during a July 23, 2026, hearing.
The New York Times called the government's actions an attempt to intimidate the press.
The subpoenas were related to reporting on security issues involving Air Force One, donated to President Trump by Qatar.
The DOJ admitted errors, including failing to mention that the case involved journalists when seeking to block a phone company from releasing records.
Some subpoenas mistakenly included reporters’ relatives, which the DOJ said was an unintended error.
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A five-story building in central Gaza was destroyed by two Israeli airstrikes, leaving a large crater. The damage happened in the Maghazi refugee camp during a period called a "ceasefire" arranged by the United States.
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A residential building with five floors was completely flattened in central Gaza.
The location affected is the Maghazi refugee camp.
The destruction was caused by two consecutive Israeli airstrikes.
This happened while a US-brokered ceasefire was supposed to be in effect.
The building's destruction created a large crater where it once stood.
The event was reported by Al Jazeera journalist Tareq Abu Azzoum.
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Canada opened the Gordie Howe International Bridge without inviting the United States to the ceremony. President Donald Trump said it was "fine" despite earlier U.S. threats to impose a 50 percent tariff on some Canadian goods.
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Canada held a ceremony to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge.
The U.S. was not invited to the opening event.
President Trump commented that he was okay with being excluded.
The U.S. government had threatened to place a 50 percent tariff on certain Canadian imports before the event.
The Gordie Howe Bridge connects Canada and the U.S. and is an important cross-border link.
The bridge is named after Gordie Howe, a famous hockey player.
Tariffs are taxes on imported goods, and a 50 percent tariff would make Canadian products more expensive in the U.S.
The decision to exclude the U.S. came amid trade tensions between the two countries.
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A large outbreak of a parasite called cyclospora, linked to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, has spread to nine US states. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports over 11,000 cases in 41 states since mid-May, with Michigan being the hardest hit.
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Cyclospora is a parasite that causes an illness resulting in severe diarrhea.
The outbreak is connected to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, sourced from central Mexico.
Nine states with reported cases include Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled all its iceberg lettuce from central Mexico on July 17 as a precaution.
The Food and Drug Administration initially reported testing positive for cyclospora on the lettuce but later said it was a false positive.
Symptoms of cyclospora can take weeks to appear, making it hard to trace the source quickly.
Michigan has reported more than 8,100 infected people, the highest number in any state.
Health experts say investigation will take a long time because of the delayed symptoms and difficulty tracking exactly what people ate.
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Israel arrested wounded Palestinians at a hospital and closed access to the city of Nablus after a deadly attack by settlers that killed four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu announced strong actions in the West Bank following the attack.
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Four Palestinians and two Israeli soldiers died in a settler attack.
Israel conducted raids in Nablus, a city in the West Bank.
Israeli forces arrested wounded Palestinians inside a hospital during the raids.
The city of Nablus was shut off, limiting movement in and out.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that forceful measures would follow the attack.
The incident took place in the occupied West Bank, an area with ongoing conflict.
The raids and arrests are part of Israel’s response to the violence.
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Wildfires have increased in western Canada due to nearly 34,000 lightning strikes and dry, hot weather. The Canadian government is deploying thousands of firefighters and equipment to control the fires, while some areas in Quebec are seeing improvement thanks to better weather and outside help.
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Nearly 34,000 lightning strikes caused new wildfires in southern British Columbia.
There were 25 evacuation orders and 90 active wildfires in British Columbia as of Friday.
Warming and dry conditions may cause the fires to grow larger.
About 2.95 million hectares (7.29 million acres) have burned this year, above the 10-year average of 2.55 million hectares.
Canada has more wildfires now than in the same period in the past two years.
Over 5,300 firefighters and about 300 water bombers, helicopters, and evacuation aircraft are fighting the fires.
Mexico will send up to 200 firefighters to help in the coming weeks.
Smoke from the wildfires spread to large cities in the US east coast and midwest last week.
Quebec’s wildfire situation is improving due to good weather and help from other provinces and countries.
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The U.S. House of Representatives is discussing a bipartisan bill to create a "kill switch" for artificial intelligence (AI). This switch would allow authorities to stop AI systems if they cause problems or risks.
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The bill is supported by members of both major political parties.
The proposed "kill switch" would regulate AI systems.
A "kill switch" means the ability to quickly turn off AI if it behaves dangerously.
Lawmakers want to address risks linked to AI technology.
The idea aims to prevent harm from AI without shutting down all AI development.
Current discussions show growing concern about AI safety in government.
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Alaska sent over 3,000 letters to voters asking them to confirm they are U.S. citizens because of a data mistake. This happened before the state’s primary election on August 18. Officials want to make sure only eligible voters are on the list.
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More than 3,000 Alaska voters received letters to verify their citizenship.
The letters were sent ahead of the August 18 primary election.
A data error between state agencies may have added non-citizens to the voter rolls.
The Alaska Division of Elections is managing the process.
Officials held a hearing with state lawmakers about the issue.
The goal is to ensure that only U.S. citizens can vote in Alaska elections.
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The European Union has started delaying the release of satellite images of shipping lanes near the Strait of Hormuz by 24 hours. This change follows a request from the US government during ongoing tensions and military actions between the US and Iran.
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The EU delays satellite images from its Copernicus program by one day near the Strait of Hormuz.
This decision responds to a US government request made on May 26.
The delay affects images from Sentinel-1 and Sentinel-2 satellites covering the Gulf of Oman area.
The US restarted military strikes against Iran on July 8 after a ceasefire ended.
Satellite images have been important for military and public information during the US-Iran conflict.
US satellite companies restrict Iran war-related images for security reasons, making European images more important.
Journalists and researchers use these satellite images to track war damage and incidents.
The war has caused thousands of deaths, disrupted global energy supplies, and cost the US over $37 billion so far.
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An outbreak of cyclosporiasis linked to lettuce from Mexico has caused people to avoid eating lettuce and visiting some restaurants in the U.S. Foot traffic has dropped at several food chains, and sales of lettuce in grocery stores have declined as consumers try to avoid getting sick.
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The cyclosporiasis outbreak has spread to nine U.S. states.
The parasite is linked to lettuce from Mexico and possibly another unknown food product.
Visits to fast casual restaurants like Taco Bell, Chipotle, and Panera have decreased, with Taco Bell down nearly 30%.
Consumers are buying less lettuce, causing sales drops of about 11% at stores like Stew Leonard’s.
Sweetgreen stated it is not connected to the outbreak and is monitoring food safety closely.
Taco Bell promoted $1 lettuce-free menu items during the outbreak.
Experts recommend buying hydroponic lettuce, which is grown in controlled and clean conditions.
Some lettuce sales have started to improve as people become less cautious.
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President Donald Trump will give a speech from the White House to announce a major progress in increasing U.S. nuclear energy production. This milestone follows his executive orders from last year that aimed to sharply increase nuclear power and reduce certain health and environmental rules.
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President Trump will speak at the White House on Friday afternoon.
The announcement celebrates a big step in growing nuclear energy production in the U.S.
Last year, President Trump signed four executive orders about nuclear power.
These orders aimed to increase U.S. nuclear power by four times.
The orders also included cutting back some health and environmental regulations.
The focus is on boosting domestic energy production using nuclear technology.
The announcement is part of President Trump’s broader energy policy efforts.
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A man named Craig Bowe tried to save a mother and daughter who were drowning off a beach in Essex while celebrating his daughter's birthday. Despite his efforts and help from others, the mother and daughter died, and a young boy remains in critical condition.
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The incident happened at West Mersea beach near Colchester.
Craig Bowe heard screams and entered the water three times to help.
He rescued Shally Rahman (41) and her daughter Samiha Rahman (15) from the water.
Both the mother and daughter died despite CPR and rescue attempts.
A seven-year-old boy was also rescued and taken to hospital in critical condition.
Bowe’s wife, Carly, and bystanders tried to resuscitate the victims on the beach.
The boy may have been trapped on a sandbank, causing the danger.
Essex Police are investigating the incident and asking for witnesses to come forward.
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Comic-Con has returned, bringing together fans who dress up in costumes and enjoy news about popular movie series. The event included a preview of the next Marvel Avengers movie.
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Comic-Con is a popular event where fans celebrate movies, comics, and costumes.
Many attendees wear costumes, a practice called cosplay.
The event revealed important updates about well-known movie franchises.
A new Marvel Avengers film preview was shown at the event.
Fans gather to share enthusiasm for their favorite stories and characters.
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President Donald Trump threatened to impose large tariffs on the European Union after the EU fined US tech companies. He said the US will start investigating the EU’s actions and will respond strongly to protect American businesses and taxpayers.
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President Trump threatened “substantial” tariffs on the European Union.
The threat followed the EU fining US tech firms for breaking online competition laws.
Google was recently fined €890 million by the EU for its search and app store services.
Trump posted his response on his social media platform, Truth Social.
He called the EU’s actions “illegal” and “highly unethical.”
The US will begin an investigation into the EU’s treatment of American companies.
Trump said Europe will face a “very big price” for these penalties.
The situation involves protecting American taxpayers and businesses from what Trump described as unfair practices.
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