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California’s largest ICE facility neglected detainees’ medical needs, monitor finds

July 28, 2026 • Us • Guardian US

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A court-appointed monitor found that California’s largest ICE detention center is not providing adequate medical care to detainees. The facility failed to meet all healthcare standards set by a federal judge, including emergency care, medication delivery, and disability accommodations.

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The California City detention center is the largest ICE facility in California and is located northeast of Los Angeles.
A federal judge ordered a review of the facility’s healthcare system after a lawsuit claimed detainees experienced medical neglect.
The monitor found the facility out of compliance in all eight areas required, such as timely medical screenings, specialist access, and emergency services.
Problems include delays in medication, poor emergency care, inadequate health condition screenings, and lack of disability accommodations.
The report was the first court-ordered investigation into medical care at any ICE facility in the U.S.
The Trump administration is detaining a record number of immigrants, with over 65,000 in ICE custody as of July 11.
The facility is run by the private company CoreCivic, which said it is reviewing the report but did not dispute the findings.
The monitor based the report on medical record reviews, a site visit, and interviews with detainees and staff.

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War on Iran: Phase II: Day 17

July 28, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

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President Donald Trump says the United States and Iran have restarted negotiations, with the U.S. saying Iran wants a deal. Iran confirms talks are happening but says it is not in a hurry to make an agreement.

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President Donald Trump announced that talks with Iran are back on.
The U.S. claims that Iran is eager to reach a deal.
Iran acknowledges ongoing negotiations with the U.S.
Iran states it is taking its time and not rushing to finalize an agreement.
The situation is similar to previous rounds of negotiation between the two countries.
The news comes amid ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Al Jazeera reported on the latest developments in the talks.

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Inside the Sentencing of the Gilgo Beach Serial Killer | Case by Case

July 28, 2026 • World • CBS News

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Rex Heuermann, the Gilgo Beach serial killer, was sentenced after many years. The courtroom was filled with strong emotions as victims’ families shared their feelings and faced him directly.

Key Facts

Rex Heuermann has been identified as the Gilgo Beach serial killer.
The sentencing happened after decades of waiting by the victims’ families.
Family members spoke openly about their pain and loss during the sentencing.
Children of victims expressed their sadness about growing up without their mothers.
The courtroom served as a place for people to express grief and anger.
The sentencing brought a sense of closure to some of the victims’ families.
The case attracted wide public and media attention over the years.

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Ukraine’s Zelenskyy hails ‘good meeting’ with Trump at White House

July 28, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with US President Donald Trump at the White House and described the meeting as positive. They discussed Ukraine producing Patriot missile interceptors and ways to try to end the war with Russia.

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Zelenskyy said the meeting with President Trump was good and thanked him for working together to protect Ukrainians.
They talked about licensing production of Patriot air defence missiles in Ukraine.
Trump recently agreed to allow Ukraine to co-produce these missile interceptors.
The meeting lasted about one hour and was held in private.
On the same day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also met with Trump at the White House.
Zelenskyy came to the US to attend Senator Lindsey Graham's funeral and to meet other officials.
The US and Ukraine are also working on producing drones together to improve military technology.
This meeting shows an improvement in relations after some tense moments last year between the two leaders.

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WATCH: 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' swings into Hollywood for world premiere

July 28, 2026 • World • ABC News

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The movie "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" had its world premiere in Hollywood. This event was covered by ABC News as part of their entertainment news segment.

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The movie titled "Spider-Man: Brand New Day" debuted with a premiere event in Hollywood.
ABC News reporter Hanna Battah covered this premiere.
The report was part of the "GMA" Pop News segment on July 28, 2026.
The event gathered attention as part of Hollywood’s film premieres.
The article included a live segment for viewers with various news updates.
The premiere is connected to the popular Spider-Man franchise.
The coverage was brief and focused on popular culture news.

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Online scam centres fuelling human trafficking worldwide, warns UN agency

July 28, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

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The International Organization for Migration (IOM) warns that online scam centers are a fast-growing way criminals traffic people, especially in Southeast Asia. These centers trick people with fake job offers, force them to work under harsh conditions, and cause huge financial losses around the world.

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Online scam centers employ up to 300,000 workers in countries like Myanmar, Cambodia, and Laos.
Victims come from over 80 countries and are often recruited through fake job ads on social media.
Many victims have their passports taken away and face physical and psychological abuse.
These scams caused estimated global losses of $88 billion to $114 billion in one year.
The IOM has helped more than 3,500 survivors from 33 countries, many deeply traumatized and in debt.
Survivors are sometimes wrongly treated as criminals instead of victims.
The IOM urges stronger international cooperation to stop traffickers and to protect and support victims.
Efforts include raising public awareness so people can recognize and avoid these scams.

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4 in 5 toddler foods at grocery stores are ultra-processed: Study

July 28, 2026 • Business • The Hill

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A recent study found that 80% of toddler foods sold in grocery stores are ultra-processed. These foods often have higher levels of sugar, salt (sodium), fat, or calories than recommended for young children.

Key Facts

Four out of five toddler food products are highly processed.
These foods often contain too much sugar.
Many have excessive amounts of sodium, which is salt.
Some toddler foods have too much fat.
Calories in these products frequently exceed healthy guidelines for toddlers.
The study focused on products available in grocery stores.
The findings raise concerns about the nutritional quality of foods marketed for toddlers.

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Audio tapes appear to show Biden discussing sensitive information with memoir ghostwriter

July 28, 2026 • Us • PBS NewsHour

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Audio recordings and transcripts released by a conservative group show Joe Biden talking with his memoir ghostwriter before he became president. The materials suggest Biden shared some classified information and sometimes said he had trouble remembering things during the interviews.

Key Facts

About three hours of audio and 117 pages of transcripts were made public.
The recordings are from interviews before Biden was elected president in 2020.
The conversations were between Joe Biden and his memoir ghostwriter, Mark Lewis Zwonitzer.
Many parts of the transcripts have been redacted (blacked out or hidden).
The Oversight Project, part of the Heritage Foundation, released the files.
Biden fought a legal battle to keep these talks private but lost.
The tapes appeared to show Biden sharing sensitive or classified information.
Biden sometimes mentioned having memory lapses during the interviews.

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Emanuel: Being 2028 frontrunner now would be ‘kiss of death’

July 28, 2026 • Us • The Hill

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Rahm Emanuel, a former U.S. Ambassador to Japan and former Chicago mayor, said it is harmful to label anyone as the top Democratic candidate for the 2028 presidential election this early. He warned that being called the frontrunner too soon can damage a person's chances.

Key Facts

Rahm Emanuel served as U.S. Ambassador to Japan.
He was also the mayor of Chicago.
He spoke in an interview with Politico journalist Jonathan Martin.
Emanuel said naming a 2028 Democratic presidential frontrunner now is the "kiss of death."
He has been suggested as a possible candidate for the 2028 election.
His comment reflects caution about early predictions in politics.
Emanuel's statement focuses on Democratic presidential politics for 2028.

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Watch live: Trump, world leaders attend Graham funeral

July 28, 2026 • Us • The Hill

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President Donald Trump will speak at Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral at the Washington National Cathedral. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky will also attend the service and meet with President Trump beforehand.

Key Facts

Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, has passed away.
The funeral will take place at the Washington National Cathedral.
President Donald Trump will deliver remarks at the funeral.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is attending the funeral.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is also attending and will meet with President Trump.
The meeting between these leaders is scheduled for before the funeral service begins.
The event brings together U.S. leadership and important international figures.

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Ukraine and Iran Wars Are Merging Into One Big Crisis for Trump in This Sea

July 28, 2026 • World • Newsweek

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President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as conflicts involving Ukraine and Iran escalate around the Caspian Sea. This large inland body of water, key for global trade, is becoming a new hotspot where tensions from two separate wars are merging, raising concerns for regional stability and international commerce.

Key Facts

The Caspian Sea is the world’s largest lake, located between Asia and Europe, bordered by Russia, Iran, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Turkmenistan.
Ukraine has conducted strikes on Russian oil rigs and commercial vessels in the Caspian Sea since December.
Iran reported its cargo ship was hit in the Caspian Sea, resulting in a sailor's death.
Israel targeted Iran’s naval presence in the Caspian Sea in March as part of a joint U.S.-Israel campaign against Iran.
Both Russia and Iran have promised to retaliate against recent attacks in the Caspian Sea.
The Caspian Sea region is critical for two major trade routes: the International North-South Transit Corridor linking India, Iran, Azerbaijan, and Russia, and the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route connecting China, Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey to Europe.
Conflict in the Caspian threatens these important trade routes and could increase global instability.
Analysts note that Ukraine’s attacks may aim to expand its war effort and draw more Western support.

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The Au Pair Affair: Banfield Sentenced to Life | Case by Case

July 28, 2026 • Us • CBS News

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Brendan Banfield was sentenced to life in prison without parole for planning the murder of his wife, Christine Banfield. He was having an affair with the family’s au pair and tried to frame another man for the crime.

Key Facts

Brendan Banfield received life imprisonment without the possibility of parole.
He planned to kill his wife, Christine Banfield.
Banfield was involved in a romantic affair with the family’s au pair, Juliana Peres Magalhães.
He tried to blame Joseph Ryan, an unsuspecting man, for the murder.
Victim impact statements were shared during the court hearing.
Banfield claimed he was innocent in court.
The case was covered by CBS News and featured on the show "48 Hours."

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Five Biggest Bombshells from Gavin Newsom's Ex-Mistress Essay

July 28, 2026 • Us • Newsweek

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Ruby Rippey, who had an affair with then-San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom in 2007, wrote a personal essay about the relationship, her struggles, and its effects. The essay reminds people of this political scandal as Newsom, now California’s governor, may run for president in 2028, and it includes new details such as former Vice President Kamala Harris advising Rippey not to speak publicly at the time.

Key Facts

Ruby Rippey had an affair with Gavin Newsom when he was San Francisco mayor in 2007.
Rippey was married to Alex Tourk, Newsom’s close political adviser and campaign manager.
The affair became a major political scandal and led to Tourk’s resignation.
Newsom publicly admitted the affair, apologized, and was re-elected mayor that same year.
Rippey’s essay shares personal experiences with addiction, shame, and the aftermath of the affair.
Newsom’s spokesperson said he has addressed the matter publicly and has nothing more to add.
Rippey said Kamala Harris, then a San Francisco district attorney, advised her not to speak about the affair immediately after it happened.
Harris and Newsom have a complex political relationship, sometimes supporting and sometimes competing with each other.

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Secret Service agent and two others arrested for ‘prolonged’ hazing in Miami

July 28, 2026 • Us • Guardian World

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A U.S. Secret Service agent and two other men were arrested in Miami for their roles in a violent fraternity hazing that caused serious injuries to two young men. The attack lasted several days and involved beatings with canes and paddles, requiring the victims to be hospitalized with life-threatening wounds.

Key Facts

Marquez Christopher Pinder, a Secret Service agent, along with Jared Lamar James and Elijah Delano Dyous, were arrested for hazing-related violence.
The incident took place in April and involved repeated beatings during fraternity initiation rituals.
Two victims suffered severe injuries, including kidney damage and breathing tube placement, and needed hospital care and skin grafts.
Charges include felony hazing with a deadly weapon, aggravated battery, and attempted manslaughter.
The hazing was linked to the Miami chapter of Kappa Alpha Psi fraternity, where Pinder was the “dean of pledges.”
The attacks happened at two residences near Florida International University but the graduate student victim was not connected to the school.
Florida prosecutors highlighted the dangers of hazing and referenced past hazing deaths in the state.
Pinder started working for the Secret Service in 2023 after graduating from Florida International University in 2021.

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Some parents on benefits to get up to £4,500 for child starting apprenticeship

July 28, 2026 • Business • BBC Business

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The UK government will give some parents on benefits up to £4,500 a year to encourage their children to start apprenticeships. This payment will help families who lose some benefit money when their children begin paid apprenticeships by replacing the lost income.

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Parents on benefits could get up to £4,500 yearly to support children starting apprenticeships.
The payment aims to stop families from losing money when a young person starts an apprenticeship job.
It will help a few thousand households who currently lose between £17 and £330 a week because apprenticeships count as earned income.
The bursary is funded by a £30 million budget from a levy on employers with wage bills over £3 million.
A government advisory report pointed out that benefits rules sometimes reduce payments too much when young people work as apprentices.
More than a million young people aged 16 to 24 in the UK are not in education, employment, or training (NEET).
The government says this bursary will support young people to "earn and learn" without losing benefits.
Additional funding and support for apprenticeship training for under-25s and employers will continue.

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Timeshare Exits Are Messy, but Rewarding

July 28, 2026 • Business • Newsweek

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Many timeshare owners find it very hard to stop owning their timeshare, even though they want to. Some companies offering help to end timeshare ownership use confusing language about lawyers, which can mislead owners about who the lawyer actually represents.

Key Facts

Many timeshare owners struggle with ending their ownership, often because of rising fees and changing lifestyles.
A study by Newton Group showed that over half of timeshare owners trying to exit had already failed once.
About 27% of owners hired a timeshare exit company before, but the company did not succeed.
Timeshare exit companies often use phrases like “attorney-backed” or “legal team” that sound like they offer legal help directly to the owner.
In many cases, the lawyer works for the company, not the owner, which means the lawyer’s duty is to the company’s interests.
Owners should be clearly told if a lawyer represents them personally or only the company before they pay for services.
Newton Group suggests that rules be made so companies must disclose in writing if the lawyer actually represents the timeshare owner.
Consumers deserve clear information to understand who is protecting their interests during timeshare exit services.

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Courtroom Gets Emotional During Larry Millete Murder Trial | Case by Case

July 28, 2026 • Us • CBS News

Summary

Larry Millete is on trial for the murder of his wife, Maya Millete, who disappeared. The case does not have a body or a crime scene, and the evidence is mainly indirect, like messages about hiring a hitman and a freezer moved shortly after her disappearance.

Key Facts

Larry Millete is accused of killing his wife, Maya Millete.
Maya Millete was a 39-year-old mother of three children.
No body or crime scene has been found in the case.
The trial relies on indirect evidence, also called circumstantial evidence.
Text messages were shown where someone asked about hiring a hitman.
A freezer was moved from the home two days after Maya disappeared.
Cameras are not allowed inside the courtroom during the trial.
CBS News reporters are covering the trial and explaining the key details.

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Longtime AP bureau chief Andy Lippman, who led coverage of the O.J. Simpson trial, dies at 78

July 28, 2026 • Us • AP News

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Andy Lippman, a respected Associated Press bureau chief known for leading coverage of major events like the O.J. Simpson trial, died at age 78 from a rare brain disease. He had a long journalism career and was admired for mentoring young reporters and supporting his staff.

Key Facts

Andy Lippman was the AP bureau chief in Los Angeles during the O.J. Simpson trial and the 1992 Los Angeles riots.
He worked in journalism for 39 years and led AP bureaus in Louisville, Indianapolis, and Los Angeles.
Lippman died on July 25 at his home in Tucson from multiple system atrophy, a rare brain disease.
He also managed coverage of the 1994 Northridge earthquake, which caused more than 70 deaths and $20 billion in damage.
Colleagues praised him for his dedication, energy, kindness, and mentorship to reporters and editors.
Even after retirement, he supported staff by bringing meals during holidays when they had to work.
Born in Washington, D.C., in 1948, he showed early interest in journalism by leading his high school newspaper.
Many former coworkers remembered him for his personal warmth and professional leadership.

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Is there such a thing as being too old to execute? Aging death row inmates are set to die in Florida

July 28, 2026 • Us • AP News

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Florida is planning to execute several elderly death row inmates by the end of July, including men aged 74 and 80. This raises questions about the ethics of executing very old prisoners, especially after decades on death row, while some support the executions as justice for victims’ families.

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Florida executed its oldest prisoner in modern times, Dusty Ray Spencer, at age 74 in June 2026.
Two more inmates, Dennis Sochor (74) and Dominick Anthony Occhicone (80), are scheduled for execution in July.
Occhicone would be the second oldest person executed in the U.S., after Walter Moody Jr., who was 83.
These inmates have been on death row for decades, since crimes committed in the 1980s and 1990s.
Some people question if it is humane to execute elderly prisoners who might die soon naturally.
Others say long legal appeals that protect inmates also delay justice for victims.
Florida’s governor has the power to set execution dates, unlike many states where courts schedule them.
About half of Florida’s 242 death row inmates have finished their appeals and may face execution soon.

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Defendant in Salman Rushdie stabbing declines to testify in terrorism trial

July 28, 2026 • Us • AP News

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Hadi Matar, the man accused of stabbing author Salman Rushdie, has chosen not to testify in his federal terrorism trial. The trial is expected to go to the jury soon, after both the defense and prosecution have finished presenting their cases.

Key Facts

Hadi Matar is on trial for stabbing Salman Rushdie and faces federal terrorism charges.
Matar has already been convicted of attempted murder at the state level.
He has pleaded not guilty to the terrorism-related charges.
Salman Rushdie testified about the 2022 attack where he was stabbed 15 times on stage.
The attack happened while Rushdie was about to speak about writers’ safety.
Prosecutors say Matar acted because of a religious order, or fatwa, calling for Rushdie’s death.
Matar is a U.S.-born American-Lebanese citizen and allegedly loyal to Iran and the Hezbollah group.
The trial is taking place in Buffalo, New York, and closing arguments are expected soon.

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