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President Donald Trump spoke about Dr. Anthony Fauci’s recently released diary entries, saying he became tired of Fauci. Trump said Fauci played a bigger role in President Biden’s administration and wanted to shut down many activities during the pandemic.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci’s diary entries were recently made public.
President Donald Trump commented on these entries in a TV interview.
Trump said he grew tired of Fauci while working with him.
Trump claims Fauci was more influential in President Biden’s team.
Trump said Fauci wanted to close many businesses and activities to stop the virus.
The interview took place on the show “Fox & Friends.”
Fauci served as a medical adviser during President Trump’s administration.
The discussion relates to the handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Measles cases in the US have reached the highest level in 35 years due to lower vaccination rates. Biotech companies and researchers are now starting to develop new treatments, such as monoclonal antibodies, to protect and help infected patients, but these treatments will take years to become available.
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Measles outbreaks have increased, with the US surpassing last year’s total cases by July.
Vaccination rates have dropped below the 95% needed to protect vulnerable people.
Measles can cause serious complications like pneumonia, deafness, and brain damage, especially in young children.
Current care focuses on managing symptoms, as no specific treatment exists for measles.
Some biotech firms, like Invivyd, are developing monoclonal antibodies to fight measles.
Monoclonal antibodies mimic the immune system’s natural disease-fighting proteins and can offer short-term protection.
Clinical trials for measles antibodies have not started yet, and they require FDA approval and significant funding.
Making and testing these treatments is costly, and pharmaceutical companies might hesitate due to limited profits from infectious disease drugs.
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Many cities in the United States have stopped using or refused to adopt Flock Safety's license plate reader cameras because of worries about privacy and government surveillance. Some places canceled contracts or turned off cameras after public opposition; others rejected proposals before installing the cameras.
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Flock Safety's cameras read license plates and help police track vehicles linked to crimes.
Over 122,000 of these cameras have been mapped across the U.S., but 95 cities have rejected them.
Some cities like El Cerrito, California, and Appleton, Wisconsin, ended contracts due to privacy concerns.
Officials worry that federal government or courts might force the company to share collected data.
Bloomington, Indiana, and Tompkins County, New York, canceled contracts after community pushback.
Menominee, Michigan, canceled an agreement when cameras were turned on without city approval.
Shoreline, Washington, decided not to pursue any contract after public and council concerns.
Salem, Illinois, canceled a contract after changes in terms caused worry among officials.
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Data centers are becoming an important political topic before the 2026 midterm elections. People are concerned about how these centers affect jobs, use water, and put pressure on the country's electricity system.
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Data centers store and manage large amounts of digital information.
They are creating jobs in some communities.
Data centers use a lot of water for cooling their equipment.
The electricity needed to run data centers is putting stress on the national power grid.
These issues are attracting attention from politicians and voters ahead of the 2026 elections.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.8 hit southern Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture, injuring at least 50 people and causing a shopping mall to partially collapse. Authorities are assessing damage, dealing with power outages, fires, and evacuations while warning of possible aftershocks and landslides.
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The earthquake struck Kumamoto on Kyushu island with a magnitude of 6.8.
At least 50 people were injured; some are trapped inside a collapsed shopping mall.
About 300,000 people were told to evacuate to safe centers.
Power outages affected 48,000 homes, and several buildings, roads, and bridges were damaged.
More than 60 aftershocks followed, ranging from magnitude 1 to 4.
A tsunami warning was issued but lifted within two hours.
Factories of TSMC, Sony, and Fujifilm evacuated workers due to the quake.
Transport services like JR Kyushu’s trains and Kumamoto airport were disrupted or suspended.
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Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens are competing in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, with El-Sayed gaining more support after a recent debate. Prediction markets show El-Sayed’s chances of winning have increased, while recent polls give mixed results.
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Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary is set for August 4, with early voting already underway.
Abdul El-Sayed and Haley Stevens debated on topics like U.S. support for Israel, immigration, and Democratic Party priorities.
El-Sayed's support in prediction markets increased to about 71-72%, while Stevens' chances fell to around 30%.
Polls show mixed results; one recent poll gave El-Sayed a 16-point lead over Stevens.
The race is key to replacing retiring Senator Gary Peters and will decide who faces Republican Mike Rogers.
El-Sayed advocates abolishing the Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, while Stevens supports reforming it.
The contest highlights a larger debate within the Democratic Party over ideology and outside campaign spending.
Both candidates have criticized each other’s priorities and political styles during the campaign.
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Sales of new homes in the U.S. have dropped to their lowest level in nearly ten years, despite lower home prices. High mortgage rates and fewer young people forming new households are making it harder for buyers to enter the housing market.
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New home sales rose slightly by 1.6% in June but are still 5.6% lower than in June 2025.
The annual rate of new home sales in June was 628,000, the slowest since 2017.
Median home prices fell 2.7% to $398,300, and average prices dropped 6.5% compared to last year.
Mortgage rates reached 6.55%, the highest in 11 months, reducing buyer interest.
Nearly half of adults under 30 live with their parents, which has increased by 12 points since 2019.
Many young adults receive financial help from others to cover living costs, delaying home purchases.
The average age of first-time homebuyers hit 40, a record high.
Reduced household formation—people setting up new homes—leads to fewer home sales overall.
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The Department of Justice released audio recordings of President Joe Biden talking with his ghostwriter after a long legal battle. In the recordings, Biden warned the ghostwriter that some information might be classified, meaning it is secret government information.
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The Department of Justice made public audio tapes of President Biden speaking with his ghostwriter.
The release happened after a lengthy legal fight.
Biden told his ghostwriter that some material might be classified and to be careful with it.
Biden called the release an act of "political retribution" by the Trump administration.
The news was reported by CBS News including a reporter named Weijia Jiang.
The term "classified" refers to information that must be kept secret for national security reasons.
The audio tapes offer a rare look at conversations involving the President and his ghostwriter.
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Ariana Grande has filed a lawsuit claiming hackers stole her unreleased music, photos, and videos. She says this caused serious damage to her career and wants the court to force internet providers to help identify the hackers.
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Ariana Grande is suing over stolen unreleased music and personal media.
The hackers are unnamed and unidentified so far.
She claims the theft has caused "irreparable harm" to her professional work.
The lawsuit requests that internet service providers help find the hackers.
The stolen items include music, photos, and videos that were not made public.
The case aims to protect her creative work and hold the responsible parties accountable.
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Firefighters in the Gironde region of France are working hard to control wildfires as temperatures are expected to rise to 40°C during a new heatwave. Around 2,000 firefighters are involved, and many people have evacuated while officials warn about the impact on air quality and safety.
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Wildfires have been burning in the Gironde region near Bordeaux, a city with 260,000 people.
2,000 firefighters have been deployed to fight the fires.
A new heatwave expected to bring temperatures up to 40°C will likely make the situation worse.
Around 220,000 people have evacuated in France recently, including 4,000 tourists near the Gironde coast.
About 240 homes have been destroyed by the fires.
Air quality in Bordeaux has worsened, causing people to stay indoors and businesses to close.
President Emmanuel Macron called the fires "the toughest since World War Two."
A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of starting a fire in a different region and faces 15 years in prison.
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A recent survey shows that about one-third of Americans support the U.S. military actions against Iran. Most Americans, around 62 percent, do not approve of these operations.
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The survey was conducted by Reuters/Ipsos and released on Tuesday.
Only 33 percent of Americans approve of the U.S. attacks on Iran.
About 62 percent of Americans disapprove of the military actions.
Nearly 70 percent of Americans expressed opinions relevant to the issue (full detail cut off).
The survey reflects current public opinion on the U.S. military involvement in the Middle East.
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A federal judge ordered the release of Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, a witness held in immigration custody after a Houston ICE traffic stop that killed driver Lorenzo Salgado Araujo. The judge ruled that keeping Rojas Pliego detained without a proper bond hearing was unconstitutional and demanded his release within 48 hours.
Key Facts
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Mexican motorist, was shot and killed by an ICE officer during a traffic stop in Houston on July 7, 2026.
Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego was a passenger in the vehicle and has been held in ICE custody since the shooting.
U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison blocked Rojas Pliego’s deportation and ordered his release from custody.
The judge found that Rojas Pliego was detained without an individualized bond hearing, which violates his rights.
ICE stated that the driver tried to run over an officer, prompting the shooting in self-defense.
Rojas Pliego has no criminal record and has been in the U.S. since 1996; he has family who are U.S. citizens.
The judge ordered the government to release Rojas Pliego within 48 hours of the ruling.
The incident has drawn attention amid ongoing debates about immigration enforcement and use of force by ICE officers.
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Sir Clive Alderton, the principal private secretary to King Charles III, will step down in May 2027. The royal household has begun searching for his replacement, and Sir Clive will assist with the transition while continuing in his role until his 60th birthday.
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Sir Clive Alderton has served as King Charles III’s principal private secretary for many years.
He manages the King and Queen’s official duties and advises on important events like the Coronation.
Sir Clive will leave his role in May 2027 when he turns 60.
The royal family is looking for a new top aide to replace him.
He played a key role in the smooth transition when King Charles III became monarch in 2022.
His annual salary was between £300,000 and £305,000.
Sir Clive has a background as a diplomat.
Prince Harry referenced Sir Clive’s role in his book "Spare," calling him "the Wasp" and highlighting his involvement in the Sussexes’ departure from royal duties.
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A Massachusetts woman, Lindsay Clancy, is on trial for killing her three children in 2023. The trial focuses on whether postpartum psychosis, a rare but serious mental illness after childbirth, caused her actions.
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Lindsay Clancy is charged with killing her three children aged 5 and younger by strangulation.
The trial debates if postpartum psychosis affected her responsibility for the crime.
Postpartum psychosis affects about 1 to 2 out of every 1,000 new mothers.
This condition can cause hallucinations, delusions, and strange behavior shortly after birth.
It is different from postpartum depression and baby blues, which are more common but less severe.
Half of those with postpartum psychosis may have a history of psychiatric illness, often bipolar disorder.
Mothers with severe postpartum psychosis may harm themselves or their children.
Treatment usually requires hospital care, sometimes against the patient’s will, to keep mother and baby safe.
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German investigators found a video where the suspect of the Berlin Pride attack appears to claim responsibility and support for the Islamic State group. The suspect, Abdul Ballout, died after ramming a van into a crowd and using a machete, killing one person and injuring 31 others.
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The attack happened near the closing party of Berlin’s Pride festival.
Abdul Ballout, 21 years old, was the suspect and was killed in a police confrontation.
A Polish woman died, and 31 people were hurt in the attack.
Investigators found a video on a cellphone in the suspect’s van where someone believed to be Ballout pledged loyalty to the Islamic State group.
The suspect was born in Germany, has Lebanese roots, and traveled to Lebanon in 2025 trying to join the Islamic State in Syria.
Authorities found other evidence pointing to connections with the Islamic State at an apartment.
Officials are reviewing how Ballout was able to move freely despite a past conviction related to his attempted links to the Islamic State.
Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt called for stricter measures like ankle bracelets to monitor dangerous individuals.
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Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican who served in Congress for over 30 years, was honored in memorial services at the U.S. Capitol and Washington National Cathedral. He died suddenly on July 11 at age 71, and the services included remarks from President Donald Trump and attendance by foreign leaders, reflecting Graham’s influence in U.S. and international politics.
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Lindsey Graham served more than 30 years in the U.S. Congress, first as a Representative and then as a Senator from South Carolina.
He was known for his work on national security and was part of the bipartisan group called the "three amigos" with Senators John McCain and Joe Lieberman.
Graham died suddenly on July 11 at his home in Washington, likely from an aortic tear.
Funeral services were held at the U.S. Capitol and Washington National Cathedral, with President Donald Trump expected to speak.
Foreign leaders like Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy attended, showing Graham’s role in global U.S. military and diplomatic efforts.
Vice President JD Vance and Senate Majority Leader John Thune took part in the memorial events.
Graham had a complex relationship with President Trump, initially opposing him but later becoming a close ally after the 2016 election.
Burial was planned in his home state of South Carolina following the Washington services.
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Spain is making progress in controlling some of the worst forest fires in its history, according to the prime minister. Over 50,000 hectares burned near Avila, close to Madrid, but firefighters are starting to see improvement as they continue their efforts.
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Spain has faced very large wildfires recently, with over 50,000 hectares burned near Avila.
Firefighters and emergency teams are actively fighting these fires.
The Spanish prime minister said they see "the light at the end of the tunnel," meaning the situation is improving.
Spain is also preparing for a new heatwave, which could worsen fire conditions.
The wildfires are among the worst the country has experienced.
Large-scale evacuations have taken place in the affected areas around Madrid.
The fires are linked to extreme heat and climate factors.
Similar fire risks and heatwaves are affecting parts of Europe as well.
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GSK, a British drug company, plans to cut jobs and save £1.9 billion by 2029 to invest £400 million in UK life sciences. It will move over 1,000 scientists to a new research center in Cambridge and close its Stevenage site by 2029 to speed up drug development.
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GSK aims to save £1.9 billion annually by 2029 through job cuts and cost reductions.
The company will invest £400 million in UK life sciences over the next three years.
More than 1,000 scientists will relocate to a new 300,000-square-foot research center on the Cambridge biomedical campus.
GSK will close its Stevenage R&D site in Hertfordshire by 2029 and upgrade labs in nearby Ware.
The new Cambridge center will focus on research areas like cancer, respiratory diseases, liver conditions, vaccines, and HIV.
This move integrates GSK into the UK’s "golden triangle" of Cambridge, Oxford, and London for better research collaboration.
GSK plans to launch 20 large-scale clinical trials (phase 3) to test new drug treatments, doubling previous numbers.
About 45% of savings will come from cutting support services and simplifying processes, while 40% will come from shifting resources to new drugs.
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An Israeli soldier recorded himself running a full marathon loop around a military base in Gaza. The soldier said Israeli forces will remain stationed there. This event highlights the different daily realities for Israelis and Palestinians in the area.
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The soldier ran 42.2 kilometers (a marathon distance) around a Gaza military outpost.
The video showed the soldier saying Israeli forces are staying in the area.
Gaza is a region with ongoing military conflict and restrictions on movement.
Palestinians in Gaza face challenges like war, displacement, and limited freedom to move.
The soldier’s marathon contrasts with the hardship faced by local Palestinians.
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Bryan Kohberger, who was sentenced for the 2022 murders of four students at the University of Idaho, wants to cancel his guilty plea. He plans to have a trial instead of accepting the previous plea deal.
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Bryan Kohberger was sentenced for killing four University of Idaho students in 2022.
Last year, he pleaded guilty as part of a deal with the court.
Now, he has filed a petition to cancel that guilty plea.
He wants to go to trial to contest the charges.
The case gained significant attention due to the nature of the crime and the victims.
CBS News reported on Kohberger's request and the developments.
A trial would mean a court hearing to decide his guilt or innocence.
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