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US News released a ranking of all 50 states based on 71 different measures like crime rates, roads and bridges, and job chances. The list shows which states are doing best overall and which five states scored the lowest.
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The ranking considers 71 different factors to judge each state.
These factors include crime levels, quality of infrastructure, and opportunities for jobs.
The ranking lists all 50 US states from best to worst.
Five states were identified as having the lowest overall scores.
The ranking aims to provide a broad look at how well states perform in multiple important areas.
This report helps people see where states are doing well and where they face challenges.
Infrastructure means things like roads, bridges, and public buildings that support daily life.
Economic opportunities refer to how easy it is for people to find good jobs and earn money.
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President Donald Trump met separately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington. They discussed Ukraine’s request for air defense help and concerns about Iran, but no new military commitments were announced.
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President Trump held meetings with President Zelensky and Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Zelensky asked the U.S. to help Ukraine build and use Patriot missile systems for defense.
No official U.S. military aid was announced during Zelensky’s visit.
Zelensky thanked Trump and said they discussed ways to strengthen air defense and revive diplomatic efforts.
Ukrainian and U.S. defense officials are working on co-producing missile systems.
Netanyahu and Trump talked about stopping Iran from getting nuclear weapons.
Netanyahu called the meeting one of the best conversations he has had with President Trump.
Both leaders attended the funeral of Senator Lindsey Graham, who supported aid to Israel and Ukraine.
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President Donald Trump announced that a teenage lifeguard who rescued a child from dangerous waves in Santa Cruz, California, will receive the highest civilian award. He plans to invite the lifeguard and his family to the White House for the honor ceremony.
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A teen lifeguard saved a child from strong waves in Santa Cruz, California.
President Trump called the rescue heroic.
Trump said the lifeguard would get the highest civilian honor.
The lifeguard and his family will be invited to the White House.
The child who was saved may also attend the award event.
The announcement was made by President Trump on a Tuesday.
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The TV show "60 Minutes" is adding four new people—Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger, Gianna Toboni, and Trevor Phillips—as correspondents or contributors. Norah O'Donnell will also take on a bigger role as a correspondent for the show.
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Ross Douthat, a New York Times opinion writer, joins as a correspondent.
Sebastian Junger, author and documentary filmmaker, will contribute to the show.
Gianna Toboni, a journalist with experience at VICE News and CNN, will be a contributor.
Trevor Phillips, formerly with Sky News, will serve as a senior global affairs correspondent and contributor.
Norah O'Donnell, who was already a contributor, will become a full correspondent.
The current veteran correspondents include Lesley Stahl, Bill Whitaker, and Jon Wertheim.
Executive producer Nick Bilton described the new additions as bringing deep reporting and strong journalism skills.
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Colt Gray was sentenced to life in prison without the chance of parole. He pleaded guilty to killing four people in the 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School.
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Colt Gray committed a shooting at Apalachee High School in 2024.
Four people were killed in the shooting.
Gray pleaded guilty to the murders.
A judge sentenced him to life in prison without parole on Tuesday.
Life without parole means Gray will spend the rest of his life in prison.
The case was covered by CBS News and reporter Skyler Henry.
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A report by Washington, D.C.'s inspector general found that the city’s police department had serious problems with how it collected crime data from 2015 to 2025. The report did not find evidence of fraud but pointed out a breakdown in controls and made recommendations to improve the accuracy of crime reporting.
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The inspector general reviewed crime data after accusations from the federal government that numbers were manipulated.
The breakdown in the system happened over a long period and affected the accuracy of reported crime statistics.
The report found no proof that errors were made on purpose or fraudulently.
The 2013 disbanding of an independent unit that checked crime reports led to mistakes going uncorrected.
Accurate crime data is important for police decisions, city planning, and public trust.
President Trump had federalized the D.C. police last summer to address crime, but local officials said crime was already falling.
The police department is creating new training and a Data Quality and Compliance Branch to improve report accuracy.
A Republican-led House committee and a U.S. attorney’s investigation also found misclassification of crime reports.
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A school district in upstate New York has paused its plan to use a humanoid robot named “Sally” in classrooms after concerns about the company’s links to a maker of hyper-realistic sex dolls and worries about student data privacy. The district says the robot is intended to help students learn about robotics and technology, not replace teachers.
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Salamanca City Central School District approved spending nearly $60,000 to buy a humanoid robot from the company Realbotix.
The robot, called “Sally,” was meant to assist high school students with robotics and technology lessons.
Parents, teachers, and state officials raised concerns about privacy and the robot maker’s connection to a sex doll company.
Teachers’ union leaders opposed the robot, saying it should not be in schools.
The district now is working on stronger student data privacy agreements before moving forward.
The robot can move its arms and hands but does not have functioning legs.
Officials say the robot will not replace human teachers but will support teaching and tutoring.
State Education Commissioner Betty Rosa questioned the robot’s role since it was described as a tutoring tool.
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Five U.S. states have agreed to accept nuclear waste if the federal government helps them develop nuclear energy projects that create jobs. These states want to build Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses that include waste storage and other nuclear energy activities to boost their economies.
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The five states are Tennessee, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Utah, and Idaho, all led by Republican governors.
These states agreed to take nuclear waste from across the country in exchange for federal support.
The plan includes creating Nuclear Lifecycle Innovation Campuses with waste storage, uranium enrichment, fuel processing, and advanced reactor work.
The campuses could attract up to $50 billion in private investment and generate $10 billion in tax revenue.
Nuclear waste storage is a major issue due to stalled plans for a permanent site at Yucca Mountain, Nevada.
Tennessee and Idaho have important nuclear research labs, and Utah has historical ties to uranium and nuclear training.
President Donald Trump aims to increase nuclear energy production to meet growing electricity needs driven by data centers and artificial intelligence.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is being reshaped to speed up nuclear reactor development under President Trump's direction.
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A 16-year-old lifeguard from California saved a 10-year-old boy from large waves at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz. President Donald Trump praised the lifeguard and said he plans to invite him and his family to the White House to honor his bravery.
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The lifeguard is a 16-year-old working for California State Parks.
The boy was 10 years old and caught in 8-to-10-foot waves.
The rescue happened at Seabright State Beach in Santa Cruz, California.
A witness filmed the lifeguard rushing into the water and saving the boy.
Several adults tried to help but were pushed back by the waves.
The lifeguard and a colleague eventually brought the boy safely back to shore.
Paramedics checked the boy before sending him home with his parents.
President Trump said he would invite the lifeguard and his family to the White House to give him a high civilian honor.
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Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump, died suddenly at age 71 after a brief illness. Graham’s relationship with Trump changed over time, from critic to supporter, and he often advised the president on foreign policy.
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Lindsey Graham was a Republican senator from South Carolina.
He initially criticized Trump during the 2016 presidential race but later became a strong supporter.
After the January 6, 2021 Capitol riot, Graham briefly distanced himself from Trump but soon returned to backing him.
Graham frequently advised Trump on issues involving Israel, Ukraine, and Iran.
He died unexpectedly after a short illness at age 71.
President Trump expressed surprise and sadness at Graham’s death and called him a patriot.
Graham was known for his close personal and political relationship with Trump, often visiting the White House.
The two men shared moments of camaraderie and mutual support during Trump’s presidency.
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A labor union and two female federal prison workers sued the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) for stopping their sexual harassment case and all similar federal-sector class complaints. The women say prison management failed to stop widespread sexual harassment by inmates.
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The lawsuit was filed by two female correctional officers at a Louisiana federal prison and the American Federation of Government Employees union.
Their case claims that the Federal Bureau of Prisons did not prevent or fix sexual harassment by inmates, including threats and unwanted touching.
The EEOC has ordered an indefinite pause on all federal-sector class complaints, which handle discrimination cases for federal employees.
The EEOC has not explained why it stopped these cases, and the Department of Justice declined to comment.
Under President Trump, the EEOC has changed its civil rights enforcement rules, focusing less on diversity policies and transgender worker cases.
The plaintiffs want the court to cancel the EEOC’s suspension order.
The class complaint includes testimony from at least eight other women and may affect at least 182 female workers.
The Federal Bureau of Prisons has not responded to requests for comment.
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Gabriel Perez, who used to operate President Trump’s teleprompter and reportedly placed bets on the content of Trump’s speeches, is no longer working for the federal government. A White House official confirmed his departure following concerns about unusual betting activity linked to Trump’s speeches.
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Gabriel Perez was President Trump’s teleprompter operator.
Perez placed bets on the content of President Trump’s speeches.
The prediction market platform Kalshi identified suspicious trades related to these speeches.
A White House official confirmed that Perez no longer works for the government.
This development was reported by The Hill on a Tuesday.
The situation raised concerns about conflicts of interest and government employment rules.
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A new scientific study explains how an asteroid impact 66 million years ago caused the extinction of dinosaurs and many other species. The impact created a hot cloud of dust and rock droplets that burned animals and plants alive and started widespread wildfires.
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The asteroid hit Earth 66 million years ago near Chicxulub, Mexico.
It caused mass extinction by changing the global climate and burning living things.
The impact released energy over a billion times stronger than atomic bombs dropped in 1945.
Rock droplets called spherules fell through the atmosphere, creating intense heat like a broiler oven.
New research found fine dust from the impact heated the atmosphere even more than thought before.
This dust radiation likely burned dinosaur skin and caused heat strokes.
The heat from the dust was enough to ignite plants, leading to widespread wildfires.
The impact's timing in spring may have worsened species extinction by disrupting breeding cycles.
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A 16-year-old teenager, Colt Gray, was sentenced to life in prison without parole for a school shooting in Georgia that killed two teachers and two students. Gray pleaded guilty to 55 charges including murder, and the judge decided Gray should never be allowed to leave prison.
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The shooting occurred on September 4, 2024, at Apalachee High School in Georgia.
Four people died: two teachers and two students.
Colt Gray was 14 years old at the time of the shooting but was charged as an adult.
Gray pleaded guilty to 55 charges, including murder.
The judge sentenced Gray to life in prison without the chance of parole.
The district attorney said Gray shows no signs of remorse or understanding of the harm caused.
The defense argued for parole possibility to give Gray hope for change.
Families of victims and others impacted by the shooting expressed grief and supported the life without parole sentence.
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A 15-year-old was arrested after a shooting at a food festival in Seattle that killed three people and injured several others. Police said the teenager had a ghost gun, a type of untraceable homemade firearm, and they believe gang violence was involved.
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The shooting happened during the Bite of Seattle food festival near the Space Needle.
Three people died, including a 19-year-old gunman; at least four others were injured, including a 2-year-old child.
The arrested 15-year-old had a 9 mm ghost gun with an extended 33-round magazine.
Police found two other guns at the scene, including a fully automatic Glock 45 with a 40-round magazine.
Authorities think at least three people fired weapons during the shooting.
Ghost guns are homemade or privately made firearms without serial numbers and can be bought without background checks.
Victims included Carlos Sanchez Villalba (44), Ashley Whitehead (56), and Junior Semo (19).
Officials are reviewing video and interviewing witnesses to find others involved.
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A developer wants to build a large data center in Plymouth Township, Pennsylvania, but the township has set 43 detailed requirements to address health, safety, and environmental concerns. The developer says these rules are too strict and is legally challenging them, while the township stands firm, saying it wants the project to benefit the community without harming residents.
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The proposed data center would be 2 million square feet and built on a former steel plant site.
Plymouth Township cannot outright refuse lawful projects but can enforce safety and zoning rules.
The township created a 43-point plan covering noise, water use, pollution, and other concerns.
The developer initially agreed to meet township requirements but now says they are too burdensome.
Township officials accuse the developer of intimidation and bad faith in the negotiation process.
Requirements include noise studies before and after construction, and limits on vibrations that disturb neighbors.
Cooling systems must recycle coolant in a closed loop and avoid harming local water sources like the Schuylkill River.
The township aims to make sure the data center provides local jobs and pays for infrastructure costs like water and power upgrades.
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President Donald Trump honored Senator Lindsey Graham at his funeral, calling him a key figure in the Senate and a strong supporter of Israel and Ukraine. Graham, who died suddenly at 71 from a heart artery tear, was remembered for his dedication to US foreign policy and his close relationship with Trump.
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Lindsey Graham died suddenly at age 71 due to an aortic dissection, a serious tear in the heart’s main artery.
Graham had just returned from a trip to Kyiv, Ukraine, where he met President Zelensky.
President Trump called Graham a "giant of the US Senate" and praised his commitment to America.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelensky attended the funeral.
Graham was a strong supporter of Israel, Ukraine, and US foreign intervention.
He was first elected to the Senate in 2022, representing South Carolina.
Graham and Trump had a complicated relationship but became close allies over time.
Graham’s sister, Darline Graham, was appointed to fill his Senate seat after his death.
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A content creator in Rome is gaining attention by cleaning spray-painted graffiti from the city's ancient walls. His videos have started a broader discussion about preserving historical heritage and deciding which graffiti should be seen as art or vandalism.
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Graffiti has existed on the walls of Rome for thousands of years.
A content creator is removing modern spray-painted graffiti from these walls.
The person shares videos of the cleaning process online, attracting many viewers.
These videos are sparking a debate about how to treat graffiti in Rome.
The debate focuses on the balance between protecting historical sites and respecting street art.
Rome’s ancient walls are important cultural and historical landmarks.
The issue raises questions about what kinds of graffiti should be allowed or removed.
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Representative Lauren Boebert from Colorado hosted a primetime show on the One America News network, which supports the MAGA movement. The show included guests such as Representative Anna Paulina Luna, election lawyer Cleta Mitchell, comedian Rob Schneider, and others.
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Lauren Boebert, a Republican representative from Colorado, guest-hosted a show on One America News (OAN).
The show aired on Monday night during primetime hours.
OAN is known as a pro-MAGA (Make America Great Again) network.
Guests on the show included Representative Anna Paulina Luna from Florida.
Election lawyer Cleta Mitchell appeared on the broadcast.
Comedian Rob Schneider was also a guest.
Other guests were Cliff Maloney, CEO of Citizens Alliance, and Christian singer Sean Feucht.
The show was originally hosted by former Representative Matt Gaetz.
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Former Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina was honored with two memorial services where many politicians spoke about his career. President Donald Trump and others remembered Graham as a strong and influential figure in politics.
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Lindsey Graham served as a U.S. Senator from South Carolina.
Two memorial services were held to honor him after his passing.
Politicians from different backgrounds, including allies and former opponents, attended the services.
President Donald Trump spoke at the Washington memorial service.
Trump described Graham as a "force of nature."
Graham had a long career with shifting political relationships.
The events were emotional and focused on Graham’s impact in government.
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