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A court in Azerbaijan sentenced nine journalists and activists from an independent news outlet to prison for financial crimes. Human rights groups say the case is politically motivated to silence critical media in the country.
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Nine journalists and activists linked to Toplum TV were convicted on charges of illegally using Western donor funds.
Sentences range from 12 to 15 years in prison.
The accused deny the charges and plan to appeal.
Human rights groups call the trial politically motivated and part of a crackdown on free speech.
Toplum TV was one of the last independent news outlets in Azerbaijan, known for reporting on corruption.
President Ilham Aliyev’s government has a history of restricting opposition and independent media.
Aliyev won a new term as president in 2024 with 92% of the vote amid limited political competition.
International journalist organizations condemned the verdict and called for the release of the journalists.
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President Donald Trump showed frustration with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before their White House meeting. The talks come amid ongoing tensions and conflict involving Iran’s nuclear program and recent military actions.
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President Trump expressed irritation that Netanyahu announced information about Iran’s underground nuclear site, Pickaxe Mountain, publicly before telling him.
Trump said he already knew about Iran’s activities at Pickaxe Mountain and said it was “not a big problem.”
The meeting is their first since they started military actions against Iran on February 28.
Trump mentioned that the US and Iran are in new diplomatic talks after a 13-day escalation of conflict.
Netanyahu’s government opposes the recent US-Iran deal and supports military efforts to change Iran’s regime.
Netanyahu hopes to discuss Trump’s plans for Iran and emphasized ending Iran’s civilian nuclear program.
Despite recent criticisms, the US continues strong military support for Israel, including proposed joint military budget plans.
Trump commented on disagreements such as Israel’s opposition to the US resuming arms sales to Turkey but insisted Israel depends on US support.
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A Wisconsin brewery owned by Kirk Bangstad faces permit revocation due to alleged tax violations. This follows a dispute over the seizure of beer that officials said was moved without proper permits or taxes, and occurs after criticism over a social media post related to an attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.
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The Wisconsin Department of Revenue plans to revoke Minocqua Brewing Company’s permit starting August 4.
The revocation involves permits for two brewery locations and an alcohol warehouse.
The brewery can still operate while appealing the decision.
Officials seized beer worth about $25,000 in June, citing illegal transport from Illinois without permits or tax payment.
Kirk Bangstad, the brewery owner, denies breaking laws and says the situation is politically motivated.
Bangstad has publicly criticized Governor Tony Evers and alcohol distributors in Wisconsin.
Bangstad is known for using political themes in his brewery’s branding and has run unsuccessfully for governor.
Earlier this year, Bangstad drew bipartisan criticism for a social media post related to an attempted attack on President Donald Trump.
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Democrats on the House Oversight Committee have asked Taylor Farms for information about its role in a cyclospora outbreak that has sickened many people in the United States. The company is also being questioned about possible attempts to influence the federal investigation into the outbreak. The Trump administration denies any collusion with Taylor Farms.
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The cyclospora outbreak has affected thousands of Americans across several states.
Taylor Farms was identified as a possible source because of contaminated shredded iceberg lettuce linked to Taco Bell restaurants.
The FDA initially reported a positive test for cyclospora in Taylor Farms lettuce but later said it was a false positive.
Representative Robert Garcia, a Democrat, sent a letter to Taylor Farms CEO Bruce Taylor seeking answers about the outbreak and the company's actions.
Taylor Farms and its CEO have donated large sums of money to Republican political groups, including those supporting President Trump.
Taylor Farms executives met with White House and FDA officials after the outbreak was identified.
The Trump administration denies any improper influence or collusion related to the outbreak investigation.
The House Oversight Committee is requesting documents about Taylor Farms’ communications with federal agencies and its response to the outbreak.
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German investigators found a video showing the suspect in the Berlin Pride attack pledging loyalty to the armed group ISIL. The 21-year-old attacker, Abdul Ballout, was killed by police after driving a van into a crowd, killing one person and injuring 31 others.
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The attack happened at the Berlin Pride festival on a Saturday.
Abdul Ballout, the 21-year-old suspect, was shot dead by police after attacking officers with a knife.
Investigators found a video on a phone in the van showing the suspect pledging allegiance to ISIL.
Ballout had a machete sheath in the van and is believed to have used the knife after crashing the van.
Ballout was a German citizen with Lebanese roots and had criminal history.
He traveled to Lebanon in 2025 aiming to join ISIL in Syria.
Lebanese courts sentenced him to three months in jail for belonging to ISIL.
A German juvenile court gave him a suspended sentence for planning serious violence.
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The family of 93-year-old Euvy Rodney says she was cremated against her final wishes, which were to be buried in Guyana next to her grandmother. They are demanding answers from the funeral home and seeking an investigation into the matter.
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Euvy Rodney died on July 8 at age 93.
Her death certificate states she wanted to be buried in Guyana, near her grandmother.
The family claims the funeral home cremated her instead.
The family says they faced difficulties reclaiming her ashes.
Civil rights leaders and the family are calling for an investigation and possible closure of the funeral home.
The funeral home expressed sorrow and said they are committed to supporting the family.
An attorney firm is investigating the case and may pursue legal action.
The family plans to hold a symbolic funeral in Queens on Friday.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview that President Donald Trump predicted the Democratic Party is moving toward Democratic socialism as its main focus. Bessent described this shift as the new center of the Democratic Party.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent spoke on Fox News with Sean Hannity.
Bessent said President Donald Trump predicted the Democratic Party’s core is shifting to Democratic socialism.
Democratic socialism refers to a political idea combining democracy with social ownership or control of some industries.
Bessent called this shift the “center of gravity” of the Democratic Party.
The statement mentioned a visit by Mayor Mamdani to the Oval Office in November.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial in Massachusetts for killing her three young children in 2023. The trial focuses on whether she was affected by postpartum psychosis, a rare and serious mental illness, at the time of the killings.
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Lindsay Clancy strangled her three children aged 5 and younger in 2023.
The trial examines if postpartum psychosis caused her to kill her children.
Postpartum psychosis affects about 1 to 2 in 1,000 women after giving birth.
It is a mental health emergency that changes a person's sense of reality.
Women with bipolar disorder or prior mental health problems are more at risk.
Symptoms include hallucinations, delusions, paranoia, mood swings, and behavior changes.
Postpartum psychosis is different from postpartum depression and baby blues, which are more common and less severe.
Treatment may involve hospitalization, medications, or electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
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Debt collectors can sell your unpaid debt to other collection agencies or debt buyers. The debt may change hands multiple times, but you still owe the money if the debt is valid, and the new collector must prove they have the right to collect it.
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Some collection agencies collect debts for original creditors and do not own the debt, so they cannot sell it.
Creditors may sell delinquent debts to debt buyers who then own the debt and can sell it again.
A single debt can be transferred many times over several years with no legal limit on transfers.
Your legal obligation to pay the debt remains the same regardless of the debt owner.
New debt collectors must prove they have the legal right to collect the debt.
The Fair Debt Collection Practices Act protects you by allowing you to request validation of the debt and protects against unfair practices.
Before paying, you should ask for written proof of the debt, confirm the collector’s authority, check your records, and review the statute of limitations in your state.
Keeping records of all communications and payments can help if there are disputes after several transfers.
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James Desborough, who was homeless and struggling with drug and alcohol problems, was convicted of killing three men in Cornwall, England. He murdered two friends whose bodies were found burnt in woodland and later strangled his prison cellmate while already serving a life sentence.
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James Desborough attacked a government building with stolen eggs before committing the murders.
He killed Claudio Aquilino and Daniel Coleman, two vulnerable friends, and their bodies were found dismembered and burnt in Cornwall.
Desborough strangled his prison cellmate Steven Kempster while awaiting trial for the earlier killings.
Aquilino struggled with drug addiction and was a victim of “cuckooing,” where criminals take over a vulnerable person's home.
Coleman had a history of alcohol abuse, PTSD, and had been stabbed as a child.
Desborough was described as having a bad temper and a controlling personality.
He used the victims’ bank cards after killing them, but theft was not believed to be the main motive.
The case highlighted social problems in parts of Cornwall, including homelessness, addiction, and poverty.
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A study from King’s College London found that risk factors for stroke, like high blood pressure and diabetes, are increasing faster among Black African and Caribbean people than white people in the UK. The study also showed that Black African people are twice as likely to have a stroke without being diagnosed with a prior risk factor.
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The study analyzed data from over 8,500 adults collected over 30 years in South London.
Diabetes and high blood pressure rates rose faster among Black African and Caribbean groups compared to white people.
Black African people had a 12% rate of stroke without prior diagnosis of risk factors, double the 6% rate in white people.
Diabetes affected about twice as many Black African and Caribbean people as white participants.
High blood pressure was 29% more common in Black Caribbean and 47% more common in Black African people.
Diabetes rates in Black African participants increased from 21% (1995-2004) to 41% (2015-2024).
Lower socioeconomic status groups showed higher increases in diabetes and high blood pressure.
Experts suggest starting health screenings earlier than age 40 for higher-risk groups to improve stroke prevention.
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A new study found that popular calorie-tracking apps using AI to estimate food calories from photos often underestimate calorie and fat amounts. Researchers tested four apps and discovered they missed about a third of the actual calories and fat in meals.
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The study tested four photo-based food apps: MyFitnessPal, Lose It!, Cal AI, and Appediet.
On average, the apps underestimated calorie counts by about 250 to 345 calories per meal.
Fat estimates were also low by roughly 30 grams per meal.
The research was done using 102 carefully measured meals in a controlled kitchen.
MyFitnessPal and Lose It! performed better on higher-calorie meals than lower-calorie ones.
All apps were more accurate at estimating carbohydrates than fats or proteins.
Low-carb, high-fat diets were harder for the apps to accurately analyze.
Researchers suggest combining photo apps with traditional food tracking to improve accuracy.
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The UK government announced new support for young people seeking work, including a bursary to prevent families from losing benefits when teenagers start apprenticeships. Officials said young people will be expected to actively participate in the support programs offered to help them find jobs.
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New funding will stop families from losing part of their benefits when a young person takes an apprenticeship.
The benefit loss mainly affects single-parent families or disabled teenagers under 18.
The government plans to make some welfare support conditional on young people participating in the programs.
The support aims to reduce youth unemployment and encourage skill development in technical and vocational areas.
A £30 million bursary will remove barriers for young people entering work or apprenticeships.
Future welfare reforms will focus on helping young people with long-term sickness benefits return to work.
A comprehensive review of youth unemployment and education engagement is expected this autumn.
The government acknowledges that youth welfare issues go beyond its department, including mental health challenges.
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A recent survey found that many men think their testosterone levels are important and connect them to their sense of masculinity. Experts discuss when doctors recommend testing testosterone and how public talk about testosterone is changing.
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70% of men say their testosterone levels matter to them.
49% of men believe testosterone shows their masculinity.
The survey was conducted by "Men’s Health" magazine.
CBS News interviewed medical expert Dr. Jon LaPook about testosterone testing.
Richard Dorment, editorial director at "Men’s Health," spoke about new discussions on testosterone.
Medical advice suggests testosterone screening in certain health situations.
The cultural view of testosterone is becoming a topic of public interest.
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Ohio Governor Mike DeWine said that President Donald Trump's plan to deport thousands of Haitian migrants who lost their temporary protected status would be a mistake. DeWine believes this action is harmful both to the United States and to Ohio.
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President Trump’s administration plans to deport thousands of Haitian migrants.
These migrants previously had temporary protected status (TPS), which shields them from deportation.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine opposes this deportation plan.
DeWine says deporting these migrants is a mistake.
He claims the deportations would hurt the U.S. and Ohio specifically.
DeWine spoke out publicly on this issue on a Monday.
TPS is a status given to people from countries experiencing crises, allowing them to stay temporarily.
The decision to end TPS for Haitians affects many migrants living in the U.S.
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Victoria’s new Premier, Ben Carroll, has announced a royal commission to investigate the construction sector, focusing on the use of taxpayer money in major infrastructure projects called the Big Build. The inquiry aims to uncover corruption and will run alongside a special prosecutor and enhanced anti-corruption agency powers.
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Premier Ben Carroll made the royal commission into Victoria’s construction sector his first official action.
The commission will investigate alleged corruption on Big Build projects, which involve over $109 billion in public spending since 2015.
The Big Build includes projects such as the Metro Tunnel, level crossing removals, and the Suburban Rail Loop.
Previous reports linked project funds to organized crime and union corruption, causing significant cost increases.
Carroll promised the commission’s terms of reference will be thorough and cover companies, subcontractors, unions, and government officials.
A special prosecutor will work alongside the commission, and the anti-corruption commission will get new powers to track financial irregularities.
Carroll’s predecessor, Jacinta Allan, resisted calls for the royal commission amid allegations of crime involvement.
Experts say the royal commission signals government action and may influence voters before the upcoming state election.
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A recent Guardian Essential poll shows One Nation’s support in Australia has stopped growing, while Angus Taylor’s approval rating has fallen significantly. The poll also finds many Australians are unhappy with the government’s handling of inflation and cost of living, and most are concerned about new AI datacentres being built near them.
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One Nation’s primary vote dropped slightly to 25%, falling back to April levels after reaching 28% in May.
Angus Taylor’s approval rating fell to a net minus-12, with a bigger drop among men and people aged 18-54.
Labor’s vote rose one point to 31%, while the Coalition’s vote fell to 22%, both changes within the poll’s margin of error.
Most Australians (64%) rate the government’s handling of inflation and cost of living as poor.
Cost of living and inflation are the top concerns for nearly 80% of voters.
Less than 30% of voters support having a new AI datacentre built in their local area, with many worried about energy use, water supply, environmental damage, and noise.
Labor’s ratings on health, crime, and immigration are mixed, with more voters disapproving than approving.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s approval rating is at a net minus-14, with 38% approving and 52% disapproving.
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Rex Patrick is fighting the government in court to access documents about the Aukus submarine deal and where nuclear waste will be stored. The government says Patrick must pay up to $150,000 in legal fees if he loses, which has caused criticism from some politicians and transparency groups.
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Rex Patrick used freedom of information laws to request details about nuclear waste storage from the Aukus submarine fleet.
He won an administrative appeal in May to access these documents.
The Department of Industry, Science and Resources appealed to the federal court to overturn that decision.
The government says Patrick must pay legal costs up to $150,000 if he loses in court.
Politicians Jacqui Lambie and Pauline Hanson criticized the government’s decision, calling it a threat to transparency.
Attorney General Michelle Rowland supports seeking costs from Patrick to protect government interests.
Several crossbench MPs and transparency groups oppose the legal challenge, worrying it will discourage freedom of information requests.
Critics say high legal costs may prevent journalists and citizens from holding the government accountable.
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Erik Davis, a college professor in Minnesota, was arrested and charged with conspiracy for allegedly trying to block Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers. The government claims Davis and others used threats and intimidation to stop ICE actions, while Davis denies any violence and says this is an attempt to punish activists.
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Erik Davis was arrested in St. Paul, Minnesota, on 16 June and faces six years in prison.
He is charged with conspiracy to impede or injure ICE officers.
Davis is connected to a group called Direct Action Minnesota, which the government says has ties to antifa.
The indictment alleges the group used force and intimidation against ICE officers, but no injuries to officers are reported in this case.
Davis has not been accused of violence or direct encounters with ICE agents.
The case is one of several recent prosecutions against ICE protesters across the U.S.
Civil rights advocates say these cases try to criminalize lawful protests against deportations.
Davis is a professor and was active in local protesting after aggressive ICE raids in the Twin Cities earlier this year.
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The Independent Commission against Corruption (Icac) is investigating alleged illegal donations linked to a faction within the New South Wales Liberal Party called the Reformers. Federal opposition leader Angus Taylor’s name came up in messages suggesting he might have been asked to provide money, but it is unclear if he actually made any payments or if laws were broken.
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Icac is conducting an inquiry into alleged breaches of NSW political donation laws involving the Liberal Party’s Reformers faction.
The Reformers are a right-wing subgroup aiming to change the party by recruiting members and controlling branches.
Messages from 2021 suggest a supporter planned to “shake down” Angus Taylor for $10,000.
Another message claims Angus Taylor committed to giving $15,000 plus monthly donations, which Taylor denies recalling.
There is no record of Taylor’s donations on the NSW donation register for recent years.
The Icac is also investigating other donors, including developer Jean Nassif, who allegedly gave around $2 million.
Donations may be undeclared or exceed legal limits, which would violate NSW election funding laws.
The situation could cause political problems within the NSW Liberal Party, especially regarding factional control.
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