Charli XCX has released a new album called Music, Fashion, Film, which features guitar-based songs but is not a rock album. The album explores new sounds while continuing her long history with electronic music.
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Charli XCX quickly created 11 guitar-driven songs inspired by her recent experiences.
The album is not a follow-up to her previous album Brat but explores different themes and styles.
Despite prominent guitar sounds, the album still includes electronic elements and is not purely rock.
The song Rock Music reflects her artistic shift, not a full move to rock.
The album cover features photos of John Cale, fashion designer Marc Jacobs, and film director Martin Scorsese.
These three figures represent excellence in music, fashion, and film, matching the album’s themes.
Charli worked with filmmaker Aidan Zamiri on the album cover and recent videos.
The album aims to stimulate listeners and invites close attention to its music and lyrics.
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Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said that the U.S. food supply is safe and reliable despite ongoing problems with cyclospora, a parasite outbreak, and the spread of the New World screwworm, an invasive pest. She reassured the public that food remains affordable and safe to eat.
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Cyclospora is a parasite causing an outbreak affecting some food products.
The New World screwworm is an insect pest that has recently spread in the U.S.
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins gave a statement on Thursday about food safety.
The food supply in the U.S. is still considered very safe and affordable.
Officials are actively fighting both the cyclospora outbreak and screwworm spread.
The U.S. government monitors food safety to protect consumers.
These issues have not caused widespread shortages or unsafe food conditions.
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A Texas appeals court reversed an injunction that had closed clinics run by midwife Maria Rojas, who faces charges of performing illegal abortions. Although the injunction was lifted, her attorney says the clinics remain closed and Rojas cannot currently practice.
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The 15th Court of Appeals found the original injunction lacked enough evidence and reversed it.
Maria Rojas is accused of performing illegal abortions and practicing medicine without a license in Texas.
Texas law bans abortions after six weeks with very few exceptions.
Rojas is the first person sued under the Texas Human Life Protection Act.
The injunction closed multiple Houston-area clinics owned by Rojas.
Rojas is on house arrest and has pleaded not guilty to criminal charges.
Her attorney says she cannot reopen clinics or work as a midwife due to bond restrictions.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton plans to appeal to the Texas Supreme Court.
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A heatwave in England has caused many people, especially young women and parents, to feel anxious and scared about climate change and extreme weather. Experts say this kind of worry, called climate anxiety, is mental distress linked to events like heatwaves and floods. Some affected people are finding ways to cope by joining community activities or making lifestyle changes.
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England experienced its warmest June on record during a recent heatwave.
Tavia Watts, a mother, shared her anxiety about the heat harming her children, gaining strong public support online.
About 4.6% of people in the UK have climate anxiety, according to a University of Bath study.
Young people and women are more likely to feel climate anxiety.
Psychologists say people who experience extreme weather events fear future ones, increasing their anxiety.
Some people report severe distress, including thoughts of suicide or drastic life changes due to climate fear.
Coping methods include activism, community events, and changing habits like becoming vegetarian.
The heatwave has made some people feel the future is very uncertain and scary.
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Midwest Poultry Services recalled 1.6 million eggs because they might have salmonella bacteria. The eggs were sent to six states in the southern U.S. and sold in several stores.
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Midwest Poultry Services is a large egg producer in the U.S.
They recalled 1.6 million eggs due to possible salmonella contamination.
Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning.
The eggs were distributed to six southern states.
Multiple retailers sold these eggs before the recall.
The recall aims to prevent foodborne illness in consumers.
Consumers who bought these eggs are advised to check for any warnings.
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The United Nations envoy for Yemen expressed concern about the Houthis’ recent attacks on ships in the Red Sea, warning these actions could lead to a full-scale war. He urged all parties to return to talks to resolve Yemen’s ongoing political and security problems and help bring peace to the region.
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The Houthis attacked two Saudi oil tankers with missiles and drones, resuming their blockade of Saudi-linked shipping in the Red Sea.
The blockade was imposed after a bombing damaged the runway at Sanaa airport, which the Houthis blame on Saudi Arabia.
The Houthis are backed by Iran and have also launched missile attacks targeting a Saudi airport.
The attacks have disrupted shipping near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a key global shipping route, causing higher oil prices.
Yemen’s civil war began in 2014 when the Houthis took control of the capital, Sanaa, pushing the government to Aden.
The conflict has paused since 2022 but political talks remain stalled between the Houthis and the internationally recognized government.
The UN reports that 22 million Yemenis need aid, with many facing severe hunger.
President Donald Trump warned that the US will hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks and promised military retaliation if attacks continue.
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Laura Loomer, a strong supporter of President Donald Trump known for controversial social media posts, met with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after changing her view on the war in Ukraine. Previously, she downplayed Russia's invasion and shared Russian propaganda, but during her visit she showed sympathy for Ukrainians and urged moral clarity.
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Laura Loomer had long minimized Russia's invasion of Ukraine and shared pro-Russian views.
She has nearly 2 million followers on social media platform X.
During her visit to Ukraine, she experienced an air raid and changed her opinion about the war.
Loomer admitted her earlier statements were unkind and called for clear moral understanding of the conflict.
She previously criticized U.S. military support for Ukraine and called the country a place of "Nazi apologists," a phrase Russia has used to justify its war.
Some conservative figures share skepticism about helping Ukraine, including Tucker Carlson and JD Vance.
The U.S. support for Ukraine has caused divisions within the Republican Party.
Loomer's meeting with Zelenskyy may impact political debates in Washington.
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President Donald Trump has introduced new tariffs on products from many countries. These tariffs target nations accused of not stopping the use of forced labor in their industries.
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President Trump imposed tariffs on goods from dozens of countries.
The tariffs respond to concerns about forced labor practices.
Forced labor means workers are made to work against their will.
The new tariffs aim to pressure countries to address these labor abuses.
The announcement was reported by CBS News political reporter Kathryn Watson.
Tariffs are taxes on imported goods, making them more expensive.
No specific countries or products were named in the summary.
This action is part of President Trump's ongoing trade policies.
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Dave Green and Andrea Urmston became close friends while working at Manchester Airport, only to find out later that they are brother and sister. Green was adopted and had not seen his birth family for over 30 years until they reunited with the help of their mother.
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Dave Green and Andrea Urmston met and became friends while working at Manchester Airport.
Green revealed he was adopted and his birth name was Stuart Proudlove.
Urmston’s maiden name was also Proudlove, and she suspected they were siblings.
Their mother, Susan, had given Green up for adoption many years ago.
Susan had tried unsuccessfully to find her son before with the help of the Salvation Army.
Green had a happy childhood and knew he was adopted but never searched for his birth family.
Green and Urmston’s reunion brought joy and closure to their family.
Their mother passed away recently but was happy to be reunited with her son before she died.
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President Donald Trump’s administration is expanding a voluntary pledge to include state governors and electricity companies to help prevent higher energy bills from the growth of AI data centers. The pledge asks companies and utilities to cover all the energy costs so consumers don’t pay more, but it is not legally required.
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The White House expanded a pledge to limit impacts of AI data center energy use on consumers’ utility bills.
The pledge now includes state governors, electricity companies, AI firms, and data center developers.
The agreement is voluntary and does not include enforceable rules for protecting consumers.
AI data centers use a lot of electricity, possibly raising energy bills by 15-40% by 2030.
Many Americans oppose building AI data centers in their communities due to concerns about costs and quality of life.
President Trump supports AI and encourages communities to accept data centers to gain financial benefits.
Public polls show strong support for more AI regulation and worries about AI increasing inequality.
The AI industry continues to rapidly expand its infrastructure despite public concerns.
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Scientists in France studied over 100,000 birdsongs from more than 3,000 species and found that all birdsongs are made from eight basic types of sounds called "motifs." They discovered that birds living in different environments, like tropical forests or temperate areas, use different combinations of these motifs to make their songs.
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Researchers analyzed about 116,000 birdsongs from a global database collected by volunteers.
They identified eight basic sound types, or "motifs": three kinds of trill, three kinds of whistle, chaotic notes, and harmonies.
Birds in tropical forests use simpler sounds, like flat whistles, to be heard through dense vegetation and noisy environments.
Birds in temperate regions use more complex songs with fast trills to communicate over shorter distances.
The study showed that the environment shapes how birds create their songs through evolution.
Human changes to habitats and background noise may affect how birds use these song motifs in the future.
The research can help scientists understand how birds might adapt to changing environments and increased noise pollution.
The study was published in the journal Science.
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President Donald Trump warned Iran and Yemen’s Houthi rebels of a major military punishment after the Houthis attacked Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea. These events raised oil prices above $100 a barrel and heightened fears of a growing regional conflict affecting the global economy.
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Yemen’s Houthi rebels attacked Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, disrupting shipping.
Brent crude oil price rose above $100 per barrel, increasing by 7% amid tensions.
President Trump said the U.S. would hold Iran responsible for the Houthi actions and promised strong military retaliation.
Iran and the United States threatened to increase attacks on each other following recent strikes.
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned the situation could spiral out of control.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde cautioned that energy price shocks might raise inflation and lead to higher interest rates in Europe.
The conflict reignited recently after a brief ceasefire ended, with fighting near the Strait of Hormuz.
US Central Command reported ongoing airstrikes aimed at reducing Iran’s ability to threaten commercial vessels.
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Two Palestinians died and several others were hurt in recent Israeli airstrikes on Gaza City. The strikes targeted refugee camps where many displaced people live.
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Israeli airstrikes hit Gaza City again.
Two Palestinians were killed during these attacks.
Several other Palestinians were injured.
The strikes struck refugee camps sheltering displaced people.
Gaza City is home to many people who have lost their homes.
The airstrikes are part of ongoing conflict in the area.
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Alaska has sent over 3,000 letters to voters asking them to confirm their citizenship before the August primary election. The letters result from a voter list check that matched names with DMV records, a process that usually finds about 200 questionable entries.
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Over 3,000 Alaska voters received letters asking them to verify they are U.S. citizens before the August 18 primary.
This number is much higher than the usual 200 names flagged in past voter list checks.
The letters come from comparing voter rolls with DMV data to maintain accurate voter lists.
Voters who receive a letter are moved to an "inactive" status but can still vote using a special ballot.
The Division of Elections does not require proof of citizenship, just a response affirming citizenship.
Some lawmakers expressed concern that some citizens mistakenly received the letters.
Alaska’s voter list sharing with the U.S. Department of Justice is separate from this citizenship verification.
President Donald Trump and his allies have pushed for stricter voting rules around citizenship verification nationally.
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Brazilian investigators found that severe icing, mechanical problems, and crew distractions caused the Voepass plane crash in August 2024 that killed 62 people near Sao Paulo. The aircraft lost lift due to ice buildup and went into a flat spin, making recovery impossible.
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The crash happened on August 9, 2024, in Vinhedo, near Sao Paulo, Brazil.
All 62 people on board the Voepass ATR 72-500 died.
The plane encountered severe icing while flying at 17,000 feet.
Ice buildup caused the plane to lose lift and enter a flat spin.
The plane’s de-icing system had repeated technical faults during the flight.
The crew was distracted by radio and administrative tasks during critical moments.
Investigators said Voepass tolerated known mechanical issues before takeoff.
This was Brazil’s deadliest air crash since 2007.
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President Donald Trump will hold a rally in Michigan next week as early in-person voting starts for the state's primary election. Voters will choose candidates for Senate, governor, U.S. House, and other state offices in the August 4 primary.
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The rally will take place in Oakland County, Michigan, on Monday.
Early in-person voting begins Saturday ahead of the August 4 primary.
Michigan voters will select nominees for Senate, governor, U.S. House, and other state positions.
Republican Mike Rogers is running unopposed in the Senate primary.
The Republican race for governor is close between Trump-endorsed John James and Perry Johnson.
Michigan Senator Gary Peters supports Haley Stevens to succeed him.
Republicans are worried rising gas prices and the war in Iran could hurt their chances in the midterm elections.
Michigan is a key battleground state that President Trump won in both 2016 and 2024.
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The United States has carried out airstrikes against targets in Iran for the 13th night in a row. These actions follow threats made by President Donald Trump against Iran and the Houthi group, warning of strong military responses.
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The U.S. has launched airstrikes for 13 consecutive nights targeting Iran.
President Donald Trump issued warnings of "major military punishment" to Iran and the Houthis.
The strikes are part of ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
Retired Marine Colonel Mark Cancian provided analysis on the situation.
The Houthis are a group involved in regional conflicts, often backed by Iran.
The news was reported by CBS News and includes video coverage.
This is an escalation in the conflict involving U.S. interests in the Middle East.
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The Secret Service is investigating an agent who is part of Vice President JD Vance's security team. The agent is suspected of sharing information that could have harmed the security operation. Criminal charges might be filed.
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The investigation involves a Secret Service agent assigned to Vice President JD Vance's detail.
The agent is accused of leaking sensitive information.
The leaked information potentially compromised how the security operation worked.
The Secret Service has confirmed the investigation is happening.
There may be criminal charges against the agent if the leak is proven.
Vice President JD Vance is currently serving in office.
The details were reported by CBS News correspondent Nicole Sganga.
This case is part of national security concerns involving government officials.
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President Donald Trump has imposed new 12.5% tariffs on many Australian exports, citing concerns over forced labour in production. The Australian government has rejected the claim and called for the tariffs to be removed, emphasizing Australia’s strong laws against forced labour and pointing out that major exports like beef and gold are exempt.
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The US introduced a 12.5% tariff on many Australian exports as part of a wider policy affecting 54 countries.
The tariffs target countries accused of not sufficiently prohibiting imports made with forced labour.
Australia’s top three exports to the US—beef, gold, and copper—are excluded from the tariff.
Other countries facing the 12.5% tariff include Brazil, China, Japan, and Russia; some countries face a lower 10% tariff.
These tariffs follow a Supreme Court ruling that struck down previous 10% global tariffs implemented by President Trump.
Australia’s trade minister Don Farrell called the tariffs unjustified and inconsistent with the Australia-US free trade agreement.
US Congresswoman Linda Sánchez criticized the tariffs as a way to bypass the Supreme Court ruling.
The tariffs cover trade with the top 60 US partners, accounting for most US imports globally.
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The U.S. military has carried out its 13th night of strikes against Iran amid rising conflicts over important shipping routes. The clashes involve Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacking Saudi oil tankers, and both Iran and the U.S. are trying to control the Strait of Hormuz, a key passage for global oil shipments.
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The U.S. military is striking Iran to reduce its threat to civilian and commercial ships in the region.
Yemen’s Iran-supported Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.
The Strait of Hormuz is crucial, with about 20% of the world’s oil and gas passing through it.
President Donald Trump warned of major military action against the Houthis and Iran if attacks continue.
Oil prices rose over 6% to around $100 a barrel due to the tensions.
Iraq’s Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi visited Tehran to promote peace and avoid Iraqi land being used for attacks.
Several regional countries and the U.N. urge diplomacy to reduce the risk of wider conflict.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for stronger mediation efforts to prevent further escalation.
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