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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg spoke out against the concentration of AI development power in the hands of a few large companies. He believes the future of artificial intelligence, especially superintelligence that could surpass human intelligence, should involve more participants instead of being controlled by a small group.
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Mark Zuckerberg is the CEO of Meta, a major technology company.
He wrote an opinion piece in the Wall Street Journal.
Zuckerberg criticized the centralization of AI development among a few big companies.
He focused on concerns about superintelligence, which means AI that could be smarter than humans.
Zuckerberg advocates for broader involvement in developing AI technologies.
The discussion highlights ongoing debates about the future control and safety of AI.
Meta is actively involved in the development of AI technologies.
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The article argues that deportation policies affect more than just border security; they also influence how affordable life is for American families. It suggests that enforcing immigration laws supports an agreement between the U.S. government and its citizens.
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Deportation is usually seen as a matter of border security.
The article states deportation also plays a role in making life affordable.
It connects immigration enforcement with a promise made by the U.S. government to American families.
Immigration policy has been focused on security for about 50 years.
The article implies that removing unauthorized immigrants helps maintain economic balance for citizens.
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The body of a Scottish woman was found inside a suitcase in an abandoned building in Athens, Greece. Police from Greece and Scotland are working together to investigate the cause of death and confirm her identity.
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A homeless man found the body in the Kypseli district of Athens on 18 July.
The woman is Elisabeth-Jane Ross, 38 years old, from Scotland.
She reportedly traveled from Cyprus to Greece last month.
Greek police matched her fingerprints with Interpol records showing a woman born in 1988.
The time of death is estimated to be 5 to 7 days before the body was found.
The cause of death is unknown, awaiting medical examiner test results.
British and Greek authorities are sharing information to support the investigation.
The UK Foreign Office is providing help to the family and coordinating with Greek officials.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Donald Trump to discuss Iran and possible next steps in the conflict. They talked about options such as making a deal with Iran, increasing economic pressure, or resuming military strikes, while Iran recently launched a missile attack on a U.S. base in Jordan.
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Netanyahu expressed doubt about reaching a deal with Iran.
They discussed three options: making a deal, continuing a naval blockade with more economic pressure, or increasing military strikes.
Iran attacked a U.S. base in Jordan for the first time since U.S. strikes paused.
President Trump promised a strong response to Iran’s missile attack.
The talks lasted 90 minutes and focused mainly on Iran’s threats and pressure tactics.
Netanyahu said Iran is using the Strait of Hormuz to pressure the U.S. and face economic strain.
Iran is dealing with fuel shortages, protests, and internal disagreements.
Netanyahu showed Trump a map comparing Turkish and Israeli control areas in Syria and explained Israel’s position.
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Fox News host Brian Kilmeade said that President Donald Trump told him the U.S.-Israeli conflict involving Iran is "not that popular." Kilmeade shared this information during a podcast conversation with another Fox News host, Lisa Kennedy Montgomery.
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Brian Kilmeade is a Fox News show host.
He spoke on a podcast called “Kennedy Saves the World” with Lisa Kennedy Montgomery.
Kilmeade said he talked on the phone with President Trump during the World Cup.
During this call, they discussed the conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
President Trump described the Iran war as "not that popular."
The discussion was focused on current events related to Iran and U.S. foreign policy.
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The CDC reported a large increase in cyclospora infections, adding four states to the list affected by the parasite that causes gastrointestinal illness. There are now 6,707 confirmed cases across 45 U.S. states, with infections spreading mainly through contaminated fresh produce.
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Four new states with cyclospora infections are Oregon, South Dakota, Vermont, and Delaware.
The total confirmed cases in the U.S. have risen to 6,707, up from 4,173 last week.
Cyclospora is a parasite that causes stomach illness with symptoms like diarrhea, cramps, and nausea.
The illness spreads mainly through eating contaminated fresh fruits and vegetables, not from person to person.
Michigan and Ohio report the highest number of confirmed cyclospora cases.
No deaths have been linked to the current outbreak, but 423 people have been hospitalized.
The CDC expects more cases to be reported due to delays in diagnosis and reporting.
Only Montana, New Mexico, Hawaii, Maine, and South Carolina have not confirmed any cases so far.
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The Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo is making the food shortage worse in a region already facing a severe hunger crisis. The World Food Program warns that disease control measures have disrupted markets and supply routes, causing more people to struggle to get enough food.
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Over five million people in Congo already face emergency-level food insecurity.
The Ebola outbreak is centered in Ituri province, where 1.9 million people are severely hungry.
More than 2.7 million people in 48 areas affected by Ebola face acute food insecurity.
The outbreak has caused 3,360 confirmed Ebola cases and 1,487 deaths since May 15, 2026.
Measures like border closures and movement restrictions have increased food and fuel prices.
The World Food Program has provided over 160,000 hot meals to patients and frontline workers.
Conflict and violence also prevent people from farming and accessing food in some areas.
Health workers report more cases of malnutrition during the Ebola outbreak.
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Courts in Myanmar sentenced nine activists to long prison terms for protesting against the December elections. The activists called for a boycott of the election and opposed the military government that took power in 2021.
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Nine activists were sentenced to prison terms up to 37 years in Mandalay, Myanmar.
Eight activists received 37-year sentences, one received 27 years.
Convictions were made under Myanmar’s electoral law and counterterrorism law.
The activists protested against the December 2023 election by urging a boycott, opposing military conscription, and demanding the release of political prisoners.
The military-backed government has not commented on the sentences publicly.
The election law threatens punishments up to the death penalty for disrupting elections.
The December election was won by the military-backed Union Solidarity and Development Party, but many said it was unfair as major opposition parties were excluded.
Since the military takeover in 2021, over 31,000 people have been arrested and more than 14,000 remain detained, according to an independent group monitoring political prisoners.
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In this Americast episode, hosts discuss Laura Loomer, a right-wing influencer who changed her stance from opposing to supporting US aid to Ukraine. They also talk about whether her change is connected to seeking a role in President Donald Trump’s team and reflect on the recent funeral of Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a supporter of Ukraine.
Key Facts
Laura Loomer, a well-known right-wing influencer favored by President Donald Trump, previously opposed US support for Ukraine.
Loomer recently reversed her position and now supports US aid to Ukraine.
The episode explores if Loomer’s change aims to align with President Trump’s administration.
Loomer conducted an interview with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyx after Senator Lindsey Graham’s death.
Lindsey Graham was a Republican senator who supported Ukraine and recently passed away.
Anthony Zurcher, a BBC North America correspondent, shares his experience attending Graham’s funeral.
Hosts include Justin Webb, Marianna Spring, and Anthony Zurcher.
Fans of Americast can listen on BBC Sounds and smart speakers, and the show encourages audience engagement via social media and messaging.
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Putting $15,000 into a 1-year certificate of deposit (CD) can earn about $615 to $625 in interest at current rates near 4%. CDs offer a fixed interest rate and protect the initial money, but savers should consider that other accounts like high-yield savings or money market accounts might offer variable rates that could rise later.
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Current 1-year CD interest rates range from about 4.10% to 4.17%.
A $15,000 deposit in a 1-year CD earns roughly $615 to $625 in interest by the time it matures.
CDs offer guaranteed fixed rates, meaning the interest rate does not change during the term.
Early withdrawal from CDs might result in penalties that reduce or remove earned interest.
Traditional savings accounts have much lower interest rates, around 0.38% on average.
High-yield savings and money market accounts have variable rates that can increase if market rates rise.
A 1-year CD term is shorter than some longer CDs that can last up to 10 years, making it easier to plan for access to funds.
Savers can split money among CDs, high-yield savings, and money market accounts to balance guaranteed returns and potential rate increases.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing many parts of the economy, but the systems that support AI, like data centers, are being closely examined for their impact on resources like electricity and water. Experts say that for AI to succeed, communities must trust that these facilities are planned carefully and operate responsibly over the long term.
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By 2030, global data center electricity use is expected to more than double, mainly due to AI.
In the U.S., data centers will contribute nearly half of the country's electricity demand growth by 2030.
Public concerns now include water use, electricity capacity, permits, environmental care, and local community effects.
Engineers are becoming more involved publicly to ensure projects are planned well and address community interests.
Cooling systems in data centers are evolving to use closed-loop methods that recycle water instead of using fresh water constantly.
Early engineering decisions significantly affect how efficient and environmentally friendly data centers are.
Future infrastructure discussions will focus more on electricity supply and the stability of the power grid to handle AI growth.
Building public trust requires transparency, good engineering, and showing facilities can run responsibly for many years.
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Lindsay Clancy, a mother from Massachusetts, is on trial for killing her three young children in 2023. Her lawyers say she was suffering from postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness after childbirth, while prosecutors say she acted intentionally. Her former husband testified about finding the children after the incident and playing a 911 call during the trial.
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Lindsay Clancy killed her three children by strangling them with exercise bands.
Her husband, Patrick Clancy, discovered the children and made a frantic 911 call.
Lindsay Clancy attempted suicide by jumping from a second-story window and is now paralyzed from the waist down.
The defense argues she suffered from postpartum psychosis, linked to childbirth and worsened by bipolar disorder and medication.
Postpartum psychosis is a rare mental health condition that affects 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 women after childbirth.
Lindsay had sought mental health treatment, including hospitalization, before the killings.
The prosecution says she planned the killings, citing her actions earlier that day.
The trial will decide if she is guilty of murder or not responsible due to her mental illness; if guilty, she faces life in prison, if not, she will be placed in a mental health facility.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said in an interview that he is open to the idea of providing reparations for slavery in New York City. He pointed out that the city was involved in slavery and its effects should be addressed.
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Zohran Mamdani is the Mayor of New York City.
He is a member of the Democratic Party.
Mamdani expressed willingness to consider reparations for slavery.
He noted that New York City was complicit in slavery, not just parts of the southern United States.
Reparations refer to compensating people affected by slavery for the harm caused.
The comments were made during a recently released interview.
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The deadline for the Department of Justice to ask the Supreme Court to reconsider President Donald Trump’s order on birthright citizenship has passed without any request. President Trump wanted to end the automatic right for people born in the U.S. to gain citizenship, known as jus soli.
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The Supreme Court set a 25-day deadline for a petition to reconsider President Trump’s birthright citizenship order.
The Department of Justice did not file any request before the deadline passed.
President Trump’s order aimed to end jus soli, the policy that grants citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil.
Jus soli means "right of the soil," referring to citizenship by birthplace.
The Trump administration sought to change existing citizenship rules through the courts.
No new legal challenge will be reviewed by the Supreme Court regarding this issue at this time.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci used his Fifth Amendment right to avoid answering all questions during a Senate hearing about the origins of COVID-19. This happened in the Senate Homeland Security Committee on Wednesday.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
The hearing focused on investigating the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fauci refused to answer any questions by invoking the Fifth Amendment.
The Fifth Amendment protects a person from self-incrimination.
The hearing took place on a Wednesday.
CBS News reported the event from Capitol Hill.
Fauci’s silence means he chose not to say anything in response to every question.
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A 19-year-old Norwegian man was found guilty of traveling to England to kill someone for a Swedish crime group connected to Iran. He was caught with guns and ammunition, and authorities say he agreed to commit murder for money as part of a larger, cross-border criminal network.
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Johannes Kongsnes Natland, 19, was convicted of conspiracy to commit murder in the UK.
He traveled from Norway to England in March 2025 with guns and ammunition.
The crime group recruiting him is called the Foxtrot Network, a Swedish gang under US and UK sanctions.
The Foxtrot Network is linked to violent attacks connected to Iran and involved in drug smuggling.
The group uses young people to carry out violent crimes across countries.
Natland communicated with handlers through social media apps like Snapchat and Telegram.
He received detailed instructions, maps, and money to carry out the planned assassination.
The target of the murder is unknown, and the investigation continues.
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The United States and Saudi Arabia carried out attacks against groups in Iraq supported by Iran. The U.S. also prevented what it described as a surprise attack on its forces in the Middle East, according to the U.S. military's Central Command (CENTCOM).
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The U.S. and Saudi Arabia coordinated strikes targeting Iranian-backed forces in Iraq.
The groups attacked are proxies, meaning they are supported or controlled by Iran.
CENTCOM reported that the U.S. stopped an unexpected attack on its troops in the Middle East.
These actions represent a significant increase in tensions between Iran and its regional rivals.
Saudi Arabia has joined the conflict to fight against Iran's influence in Iraq.
The news was covered by CBS News with reporting from Weijia Jiang.
The situation is part of ongoing regional conflicts involving Iran and neighboring countries.
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In 1993, Jeanie Childs was found stabbed more than 60 times in her Minneapolis apartment after water leaking was reported. Police investigated a violent crime scene, collecting blood evidence and DNA, but no suspect was identified at the time.
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Jeanie Childs was discovered dead on June 13, 1993, in her high-rise apartment in Minneapolis.
She was stabbed over 60 times, and her body was found partially under the bed.
Water leaking from her apartment led building staff to discover the crime scene.
Investigators found bloody footprints and blood spatter in the bedroom and bathroom.
Unknown DNA was collected from the scene but did not match any suspects.
There was no sign of forced entry, suggesting Jeanie knew her attacker.
Some blood stains were found in the stairwell near her apartment.
No murder weapon was recovered from the scene, despite a knife being present in the kitchen.
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The Trump administration has proposed new rules for the J-1 Exchange Visitor Program affecting au pairs and their host families. The changes would require earlier requests for program extensions and stricter monitoring of participants' status in the U.S.
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Au pair extension requests must now be filed at least 90 days before the current program ends, instead of 30 days.
The proposal removes a special extension process just for au pairs and uses the same process as other J-1 visa holders.
Au pairs can still apply for 6-, 9-, or 12-month extensions if sponsors provide proper paperwork and confirm education requirements are met.
The State Department could end a participant’s program if they work without authorization, provide false information, or have their visa revoked.
Participants will get 10 days to contest termination decisions before they become final.
Sponsors must verify that au pairs complete required education to qualify for extensions.
The new rules aim to improve program oversight, protect participant welfare, and ensure national security.
The changes update regulations to work better with modern electronic tracking systems like SEVIS.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke briefly at a Senate hearing about the origins of COVID-19, where Senator Rand Paul questioned him closely about his role during the 2020 pandemic. Fauci said that Senator Paul has an "unhinged obsession" with him, and Paul invoked the Fifth Amendment during the hearing.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci gave a short statement at a Senate hearing on COVID-19 origins.
Senator Rand Paul from Kentucky asked Fauci many questions about his actions during the 2020 pandemic.
Fauci said that Paul has an "unhinged obsession" with him.
Senator Paul invoked the Fifth Amendment, which protects against self-incrimination, during the hearing.
The hearing took place in front of a Senate panel focused on the pandemic's origins.
The exchange between Fauci and Paul follows a long history of disagreements between them.
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