Daniel Adongo, a former NFL player from Kenya, was deported from the United States last month after overstaying his visa and facing multiple arrests and prison time. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) called him a "dangerous individual" and carried out his removal on June 20.
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Daniel Adongo is a 37-year-old Kenyan who played as a linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts from 2013 to 2015.
He overstayed his U.S. visa starting in 2016, one year after his NFL career ended.
ICE ordered Adongo to leave the U.S. on March 23 and deported him on June 20.
ICE described Adongo as a threat to the community due to multiple arrests over 10 years, including felony intimidation, battery, and disorderly conduct.
Adongo has not commented on the allegations, and his deportation destination is unknown.
After his NFL career, Adongo spent time in a psychiatric hospital and was ruled incompetent to stand trial in 2017.
In 2020, he was convicted of criminal mischief with damage and sentenced to almost one year in prison.
ICE cited the Laken Riley Act, a law signed by President Trump in January 2025 that holds undocumented immigrants accused of theft or violent crimes in prison while awaiting trial.
More than 40 Kenyans have been arrested by ICE in recent years, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
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The United States has stopped its bombing strikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of attacks, although a naval blockade of Iranian ports continues. Diplomatic efforts are ongoing amid tensions over control of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route currently closed by Iran.
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The US paused air strikes on Iran after 13 nights of attacks, but the naval blockade of Iranian ports remains.
Retaliatory attacks by Iran on US military sites in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan have also stopped.
The Strait of Hormuz, an important waterway, remains closed due to disagreements over shipping control.
Iran and Oman have discussed a shared management plan for the Strait, but its acceptance by the US and Gulf countries is unclear.
A recent US-Iran agreement aimed to keep the Strait open for 60 days, but conflicts over shipping routes led to renewed violence.
The situation has impacted other regional waterways, including the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, where attacks have slowed ship traffic.
A Ukrainian strike on an Iranian ship in the Caspian Sea killed at least one Iranian sailor, further increasing tensions.
Global oil prices dropped by about 4 percent after the ceasefire in missile exchanges.
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The U.S. and Iran have paused fighting after nearly two weeks of conflict, allowing for talks through Oman about reopening the Strait of Hormuz for shipping. While Iran denies direct talks with the U.S., both sides appear to be working toward easing tensions, and the U.S. is sending more military resources to the region.
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Iran says it is not negotiating directly with the U.S. but is in talks with Oman about managing ship traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical waterway for global oil shipments, and Iran claims control over it.
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has paused after nearly two weeks of escalation.
The U.S. plans to monitor the situation but continues to send more military assets to the region.
The pause in fighting is described by U.S. officials as creating space for diplomacy.
Oil prices dropped around 7% following the pause, easing concerns in global markets.
Stock markets in Europe and the U.S. rose due to the decreased risk of conflict.
Iran reportedly fired warning shots at ships trying to use a U.S.-designated route through the strait but has not fully blocked maritime traffic.
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A shooting occurred at the Bite of Seattle food festival, killing three people and injuring four others, including a toddler. Police have arrested one suspect and are searching for a second, but say there is no current threat to the public.
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The shooting happened around 6 p.m. on Sunday at Seattle Center during the Bite of Seattle festival.
Three people died: two men aged 19 and 44, and one woman aged 56.
Four people were injured, including a 2-year-old boy, all hospitalized in stable condition.
Police believe the two suspects were shooting at each other.
One suspect was arrested at the scene; the second suspect is still being searched for.
Dozens of officers were providing security at the event, some witnessed the shooting.
The event is an annual three-day festival attracting many vendors and performers.
Attendees reported chaos and sought shelter when the shooting started.
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President Donald Trump is visiting a General Motors facility in Michigan to promote his economic policies, including his use of tariffs. He recently imposed steep tariffs on Canadian goods, which could impact Michigan's auto industry and economy as the state prepares for its August primary elections.
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President Trump is visiting a General Motors site in Milford, Michigan.
He will defend his tariff policies that affect many Michigan businesses.
New tariffs impose up to 50% duties on many Canadian products, including cars.
The tariffs have raised concerns among Michigan automakers and industry groups.
Michigan is an important swing state that Trump won in 2024 after losing it in 2020.
Early voting is underway for Michigan’s August 4 primary elections.
The state’s political races include a Republican governor contest and a competitive Democratic Senate primary.
Michigan’s economy relies heavily on auto manufacturing, which is influenced by trade policies with Canada.
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The Trump administration wants to remove a 50-year-old radiation safety rule called ALARA, which requires organizations to keep radiation exposure as low as reasonably possible. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission proposed replacing ALARA with a new approach that aims to reduce confusion but may allow faster action on building small reactors.
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ALARA stands for "As Low As Reasonably Achievable," a rule to minimize radiation exposure even below legal limits.
The rule applies to places like nuclear power plants, hospitals, universities, and research labs that use radioactive materials.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proposed changing ALARA to a “graded approach” to make rules clearer.
The change would not alter current legal limits on radiation exposure for workers or the public.
The new approach could help companies building smaller nuclear reactors move faster.
Some critics worry that removing ALARA might allow higher radiation doses in some situations.
The proposal was published on July 15 and is open for public comments until August 31.
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Elmer Saflor, an artist from the Philippines, has sued Memes Apps, a company that runs AI meme generator platforms, for using his copyrighted comic "Running Away Balloon" in ads without his permission. He claims the company sells subscriptions that allow users to create ads using his work, raising questions about copyright rules for AI-powered meme creation.
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Elmer Saflor is the creator of the "Running Away Balloon" comic, which became a popular meme in 2017.
Memes Apps operates platforms called Memes.ai and Memes AI Studio that use AI to create memes and ads.
Saflor filed a lawsuit accusing Memes Apps of copyright violation by selling access to his comic as a meme template without permission.
He filed the suit to force the company to show how his comic was used and to address legal questions about AI and copyright.
A recent court case ruled that using memes in ads requires permission, supporting Saflor’s position.
The lawsuit targets the meme generator company instead of individual advertisers, which could create complex legal issues.
Memes Apps offers subscription plans costing $40 to $199 per month for access to meme templates.
It is unclear if advertisers have actually used Saflor’s comic in ads generated through these platforms.
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Two people died after being rescued from the sea at Fistral beach in Newquay, Cornwall. Emergency services responded quickly, but a man and a woman were pronounced dead at the scene. Another man died at West Wittering beach in Sussex, where two men were pulled from the water.
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A man and a woman died after being pulled from the sea at Fistral beach, Newquay.
Emergency teams involved included coastguards, a rescue helicopter, lifeboat crews, paramedics, and police.
The incidents happened on Sunday, July 26, 2024.
In West Sussex, two men were rescued from the sea at West Wittering; one died and the other went to the hospital.
Police are preparing reports for the coroners and have informed the victims’ families.
These incidents happened just before the Boardmasters festival, a popular five-day event for music, surfing, and skateboarding in Newquay.
Water safety experts warned about the dangers of swimming outdoors after several summer deaths.
The RNLI advises people to swim at lifeguard-patrolled beaches and, if stuck in water, to float calmly and call for help.
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A portrait of singer Charli XCX taken by photographer Harley Weir was added to the National Portrait Gallery’s collection. Charli’s new album, Music, Fashion, Film, has been popular and critically praised, and she is also involved in several upcoming film projects.
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The portrait was taken in 2023 and is linked to Charli’s 2024 album, Brat.
The National Portrait Gallery displayed the photo in its History Makers Now space.
The gallery’s purchase was funded by the Bukhman Foundation.
Charli’s album Music, Fashion, Film was released recently and is doing well in the UK charts.
She released three extra songs as B-sides available on iTunes.
Charli has acted in several films and will appear in more, including a film by director Takashi Miike.
She will headline the Reading and Leeds festivals and tour North America later this year.
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A US private equity firm, TPG, has bought Optum UK, the company that manages electronic patient records for most GP practices in England, for about $400 million. This has raised concerns about sensitive NHS patient data being controlled by a private company without much public oversight.
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TPG, a US investment firm, bought Optum UK, which controls the electronic patient record system used by most English GP practices.
The deal is worth approximately $400 million (£300 million).
Optum UK manages the electronic health records of millions of NHS patients.
Doctors, campaigners, MPs, and human rights groups say the sale happened with little public scrutiny.
Critics worry about patient privacy and data security under private equity ownership.
TPG has faced previous criticism over hospitals it backs in Africa, accused of pushing patients into debt.
TPG denies prioritizing profits over patient care and says it has improved healthcare quality and patient rights.
There are calls for the UK government to explain safeguards for data and consider supporting British technology companies instead.
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The price of oil dropped by more than 9% on Monday after the US and Iran stopped attacks for a few days to allow talks to continue. This pause has eased fears about disruption to important shipping routes and global energy supplies, leading to lower oil prices.
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Brent crude oil price fell below $88 per barrel, down from over $100 last week.
The US ambassador to the UN confirmed a pause in attacks on Iran for two nights to support negotiations.
Iran also announced it stopped retaliatory attacks in the region during this pause.
The conflict caused the near closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for 20% of the world’s oil and gas shipments.
An earlier June deal between the US and Iran had reopened the Strait, dropping oil prices to around $70 per barrel.
The ceasefire broke down earlier this month, causing oil prices to climb again.
Additional attacks by Yemeni Houthis on oil tankers caused concern over other export routes.
Higher oil prices have increased the cost of fuel and other goods, contributing to higher inflation worldwide.
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The Apple Music page for US singer D4vd was hacked, and a fake song called "I Did It" appeared briefly before being removed. D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is currently in jail facing murder and sexual abuse charges, but denies them. Similar hacking incidents affected other artists’ pages on Apple Music over the weekend.
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D4vd’s Apple Music page was hacked with a fake song titled "I Did It."
The song used a picture of a Tesla linked to the murder investigation against D4vd (David Anthony Burke).
Burke is jailed awaiting trial for murdering and sexually abusing a 14-year-old girl named Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
The fake song appeared briefly and was then removed by Apple Music.
Other Apple Music pages, including Ariana Grande’s and a girl group’s, were also hacked with offensive fake tracks.
Fake songs and AI-generated tracks have been a common problem on streaming platforms, sometimes creating copyright issues.
Streaming platforms rely on metadata submissions, making it possible for hackers to upload fake songs under famous artists’ names.
Spotify has removed millions of fake or spam tracks and launched tools to help artists protect their profiles.
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Israeli forces have increased raids in the occupied West Bank, entering over 20 towns and villages, demolishing houses, and arresting many Palestinians. At the same time, Israeli settlers have intensified violent attacks against Palestinians, prompting widespread condemnation from Arab states, the Arab League, and international officials.
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Israeli soldiers raided at least 20 towns and villages in the West Bank and East Jerusalem.
Homes were demolished, and dozens of Palestinians were arrested during these operations.
Settlers increased violent acts against Palestinians, including attacking homes and damaging farmland.
An ambulance carrying a pregnant woman was stopped by Israeli soldiers, leading to her miscarriage.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas called on international leaders to stop the violence and aggression.
The United Nations and many Arab countries strongly condemned the attacks on Palestinians and their property.
The Arab League warned the situation could soon become explosive if violence continues.
Israeli military officials described the West Bank situation as very dangerous and unstable.
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The Jodrell Bank Observatory in the UK, home to the Lovell telescope, has lost its funding and may close by April 2028 unless new funds are found. The decision follows cuts by UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), which is focusing on funding research with direct economic benefits, affecting many UK and international astronomy projects.
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Jodrell Bank Observatory has housed the UK's largest telescope, the Lovell telescope, for nearly 70 years.
UKRI cut the observatory’s £2.8 million annual funding due to increased costs in other physics research and lab operations.
If no alternative funding is found, all scientific observations there will stop by April 1, 2028.
The observatory played a key role in pioneering radio astronomy and Cold War missile monitoring.
The site was designated a Unesco World Heritage site in 2019.
The funding cuts also affect UK involvement in other major astronomy projects like the James Clark Maxwell Telescope in Hawaii and the Vera Rubin Telescope in Chile.
Around 28 jobs are at risk at Jodrell Bank, and nearly 3,000 scientists use its facilities for research.
Observers, including UK astronomers, describe the funding cut as very damaging to UK science and are seeking ways to challenge or replace the lost funding.
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A woman and her toddler were found dead in the ocean near Port Macdonnell, South Australia. Emergency crews are searching for a missing baby who was with them.
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A car with its engine running was found at Port Macdonnell at about 11:15 a.m. on Monday.
Police discovered the bodies of a 36-year-old woman from Compton and her toddler in the ocean.
The baby who was with them is missing, and police are very concerned for its safety.
Detectives and forensic experts are on their way to investigate the scene.
Police asked the public to report any sightings of a white Isuzu MUX with license plate S592BJR.
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CBS News presents a special program called "The Uplift: The American Dream" to celebrate the United States’ upcoming 250th anniversary. The show features American stories, including one about the founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics who became a Catholic priest.
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CBS News is airing a special called "The Uplift: The American Dream."
The program celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States.
It highlights stories about American heroes and common pastimes.
One story features the founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics.
The founder made a big life change to become a Catholic priest.
The special aims to showcase inspiring American stories.
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for hundreds of thousands of Haitian immigrants is ending, with Florida having the largest number affected. Many Haitian workers could lose their permission to work legally and face deportation, which may impact local economies and industries.
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TPS protections for Haitians are set to expire soon after the Supreme Court upheld the Trump administration’s effort to end them.
Florida has about 158,000 Haitian TPS holders, the highest in the U.S., followed by New York, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.
Haitians under TPS contribute nearly $5.9 billion annually to the U.S. economy and pay significant federal, state, and local taxes.
Florida’s Haitian TPS workers generate roughly $2.6 billion yearly, with many employed in food service, agriculture, warehousing, security, and healthcare.
The end of TPS may cause labor shortages, especially in healthcare sectors needing nurses and care workers, due to Florida’s aging population.
The U.S. government says TPS was temporary and decided Haiti no longer meets the conditions to continue the program after reviewing the country’s situation.
Haiti remains unstable due to violence and gang control, with the U.S. State Department advising against travel there.
Economic effects of ending TPS may vary, but some cities with large Haitian communities may face significant impacts.
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France and Spain are battling huge wildfires that have forced hundreds of thousands of people to leave their homes. Firefighters are racing against a heat wave expected to make the fires worse, while government leaders work to support affected communities and prepare for the recovery.
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Over 250,000 people have been evacuated in France due to large wildfires, especially in the Gironde region.
The Gironde fire has burned an area four times the size of Paris.
Firefighters have seen some progress overnight, helped by rain and favorable conditions in some areas.
France’s President Emmanuel Macron held a crisis meeting and promised long-term aid for those affected.
Spain also faces wildfires near Madrid and Valencia, with 76,000 people evacuated and 30,000 confined at home.
The fires have created rare “pyrocumulonimbus” clouds that can produce strong winds, lightning, and even small tornadoes.
Officials attribute the fires’ size and intensity to early, severe heat waves and dry conditions linked to climate change.
Authorities are taking extra steps to keep tourists away from fire-affected areas during peak holiday season.
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Todd Blanche, who was Donald Trump’s defense lawyer, is likely to become the U.S. attorney general. Survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse worry that under Blanche, the Justice Department will block their efforts to hold others involved in Epstein's crimes accountable.
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Todd Blanche is expected to be confirmed as U.S. attorney general.
Blanche previously handled parts of the Epstein case as acting attorney general.
Survivors say Blanche allowed the release of their personal information but not the names of other accused abusers.
Only Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell have faced charges, despite many victims.
Survivors reported a meeting with Blanche where they felt dismissed and interrupted.
President Trump promised to release all Epstein files but only limited information was shared until Congress pressured the Justice Department.
Blanche met Maxwell in prison before she was moved to a lower-security facility.
Legal experts think Blanche’s leadership could stop new investigations and prevent others from facing charges in the Epstein case.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing biology in two ways: it can help create dangerous biological weapons, but it can also help track and stop disease outbreaks. Tools like the World Health Organization’s AI system, Eios, scan information quickly to detect new outbreaks before they spread widely.
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AI can help bad actors design biological weapons using computer tools.
AI also helps monitor and control disease outbreaks by analyzing data quickly.
The World Health Organization uses an AI system called Eios to track infectious diseases worldwide.
Eios scans unofficial sources like social media and news to detect outbreaks faster than traditional methods.
Traditional disease tracking relies on official reports, which can take days or weeks to gather.
AI can help scientists understand complex biology faster and suggest new experiments.
There is concern that AI could be used to create new kinds of organisms that have never existed before.
Biological risks differ from software risks because living organisms can spread and evolve on their own.
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