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Brazil and Peru have agreed to work together to protect Indigenous lands along their shared border in the Amazon rainforest. This agreement follows recent violent attacks on the Ashaninka Indigenous community and aims to improve coordination in stopping illegal activities like invasions and drug trafficking.
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Brazil’s Ministry of Indigenous Peoples signed a cooperation agreement with Peru’s Ministry of Culture to protect Indigenous territories near their border.
The deal has been in negotiation since early 2024 and will allow both countries to share information and work on joint protection efforts.
The Ashaninka Indigenous group experienced a violent invasion by armed men earlier in June 2024.
The Ashaninka territory spans the Brazil-Peru border in the western Amazon rainforest.
Criminal groups, including drug traffickers, are using Indigenous lands and rivers as part of their routes.
Protecting Indigenous lands helps reduce deforestation and protect the global climate.
Brazilian federal police and the army have increased their presence to stop further attacks and illegal activities.
Preliminary reports indicate the attackers were likely from Peru and crossed the border into Brazil.
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Thomas Goldstein, a well-known Supreme Court lawyer and co-founder of SCOTUSblog, was sentenced to six years in prison for tax evasion and mortgage fraud. He concealed millions of dollars in income, hid gambling debts, and falsely reported finances while spending heavily on poker and luxury items.
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Thomas Goldstein was sentenced to six years in prison by a U.S. District Judge.
He was ordered to pay more than $3.1 million in restitution.
Goldstein concealed over $25 million in income from 2016 to 2023.
He avoided paying over $9.5 million in federal taxes.
He was found guilty of 12 charges, including tax evasion, false tax return preparation, failure to pay taxes, and mortgage fraud.
Goldstein was a prominent Supreme Court litigator who argued over 40 cases before retiring in 2023.
His gambling, especially high-stakes poker, was not widely known until his indictment in January 2025.
A celebrity poker player, Tobey Maguire, testified in the trial regarding a gambling debt dispute involving Goldstein.
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Texas courts are increasingly requiring the state to follow stricter rules before permanently removing children from their families. Recent court decisions emphasize that parents must be given proper legal rights, including a chance to appeal, when child protective services question child abuse or neglect.
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Texas voters approved a parental rights amendment to the state constitution last year.
Three recent court rulings have challenged the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) on removing parental rights.
The Texas Supreme Court overturned two DFPS decisions that aimed to permanently remove children from parents.
An Austin judge ruled DFPS violated parents’ constitutional rights when it removed a newborn without proper appeal options.
The rulings demand due process, meaning parents have legal protections and must be allowed to contest agency decisions.
Texas has spent decades reforming its foster care system after lawsuits about poor conditions and abuse.
The state is shifting foster care responsibilities mostly to private companies.
Efforts to protect parental rights also respond to concerns about racial bias and poverty being mistaken for abuse in child welfare investigations.
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Virginia released a study showing that groundwater in its eastern region is shrinking due to population growth and industrial use, including data centers. The study recommends stricter rules for water use and more government control to protect the water supply.
Key Facts
Virginia is the world’s largest hub for data centers.
The study focuses on groundwater in Virginia’s eastern coastal plain. Groundwater is water stored underground.
The region’s groundwater supply is limited and expected to decline soon.
Data centers use significant amounts of water to cool their servers.
The report suggests regulators should have stronger authority to deny water use permits and require alternatives.
There is limited public information about how much water data centers use.
Virginia passed its first groundwater law in 1973 and updated it in 1992, but the report says laws need tougher rules.
Local officials report pressure to switch from groundwater to surface water due to shortages.
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Christopher Hellenthal, dressed in a Spiderman costume, helped a man in a wheelchair cross the street in Jonesboro, Arkansas. This act shows kindness and neighborly support in the community.
Key Facts
Christopher Hellenthal was wearing a Spiderman costume when he helped.
He assisted a man in a wheelchair to cross the street.
The event took place in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
The assistance happened during or after a children’s superhero event.
The story highlights helpful actions between neighbors.
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An 83-year-old man from Utah was found safe after being missing for two days during a short hike in Grand Canyon National Park. Rescue teams located him and brought him to safety.
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The man is 83 years old.
He is from Utah.
He went missing in Grand Canyon National Park.
He was on a short hike when he disappeared.
He was missing for two days.
Rescue teams found him safe.
The rescue took place near the Grand Canyon.
The man was brought back safely after the search.
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Jorge Angamarca and his family decided to leave Minnesota and return to Ecuador on their own. They had come to the U.S. to seek asylum because they faced threats and extortion, including threats to kidnap their daughter if they did not pay money.
Key Facts
The Angamarca family came to the U.S. seeking protection (asylum).
They lived in Minnesota during their stay.
They experienced extortion, which means people threatened them to get money.
The threats included the danger of their daughter being kidnapped.
Because of these threats, the family chose to leave the U.S. and go back to Ecuador.
Their story was shared by CBS Minnesota and reported by Jennifer Mayerle.
The report was broadcasted on CBS News and is available on the CBS News app.
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Catherine Breed, a woman from California, is attempting to swim along the entire California coastline. The distance she plans to cover is more than 900 miles.
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Catherine Breed is swimming the full length of California’s coast.
The coastline stretch she aims to swim is over 900 miles long.
This attempt could become a historical achievement if completed.
The journey is being covered and reported by CBS News.
A cyclospora outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce from a farm in central Mexico has spread to nine U.S. states, with nearly 2,000 confirmed cases and close to 100 hospitalizations reported. Health agencies and companies have issued recalls and suspended lettuce production, but officials say the outbreak may not be fully under control.
Key Facts
The cyclospora parasite causes an illness with symptoms like severe diarrhea, and it spreads through contaminated food or water.
The outbreak involves iceberg lettuce believed to come from Taylor Farms in central Mexico.
As of Friday, there are 1,947 confirmed cases and 98 hospitalizations in nine states, including Illinois, Kansas, and Pennsylvania.
Taylor Farms voluntarily recalled all iceberg lettuce from the region and suspended production there.
The FDA and Mexico’s government reported mixed test results on the lettuce samples but continue investigations.
The CDC suspects multiple outbreaks in 41 states, with over 4,100 confirmed and 7,400 suspected cases since May 1.
A new cyclospora outbreak linked to other produce like parsley and cilantro is also under investigation.
Symptoms of cyclosporiasis can take up to two weeks to appear, making outbreak tracking slow.
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A disease outbreak caused by a parasite called cyclospora has spread to four more U.S. states and made thousands of people sick. Some people are confused about which foods are safe to eat, and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has spoken to try to calm those worries.
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The illness is called cyclosporiasis and is caused by a parasite.
The outbreak is linked to iceberg lettuce.
It has now spread to four additional states beyond the first reported areas.
Thousands of people have fallen ill because of this outbreak.
Some consumers are unsure about what foods are safe to eat.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. addressed public concerns to reduce confusion.
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) is monitoring the outbreak and providing updates.
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A 13-year-old girl was reportedly taken against her will in Florida and later rescued. Police arrested a man and the girl’s mother, who does not have legal custody of the child.
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The incident happened in Jacksonville, Florida.
SWAT teams responded to a motel where the girl was found.
Both a man and the girl’s mother were taken into custody.
The mother does not have legal custody of the child.
Authorities are investigating the case.
The girl was safely rescued by the police.
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Energy prices in the United States are rising, causing financial difficulties for many Americans. The conflict with Iran is making the situation worse by threatening to increase energy costs even more.
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Many Americans are having trouble paying for energy, like gas for their cars.
Energy prices are already high across the country.
A conflict involving Iran is pushing energy prices higher.
Concerns about the war's impact on energy are growing.
Rising energy costs affect daily expenses for regular people.
News outlets like CBS News are reporting on this issue.
The situation could get worse if the conflict continues.
People are expressing frustration about paying more at gas stations.
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Yemen’s Houthi group said they attacked oil facilities in Saudi Arabia owned by the company Aramco. Saudi officials reported that they stopped the missile and drone attacks before any damage happened.
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Yemen’s Houthi fighters targeted Saudi oil facilities.
The oil facilities belong to the Saudi company Aramco.
Saudi Arabia said it intercepted missile and drone attacks.
The attacks happened near the Red Sea area.
This is part of ongoing conflict and tensions between Yemen and Saudi Arabia.
No reports of damage or casualties have been confirmed so far.
The information comes from sources in Yemen’s capital, Sanaa.
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Wildfires are spreading rapidly across parts of France and Spain under very unusual weather conditions. Strong winds have made the fires worse, forcing 300,000 people to leave their homes to stay safe.
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Wildfires are burning in multiple areas in France and Spain.
Authorities say the weather conditions are "unprecedented," meaning never seen before.
Strong winds are causing the fires to spread quickly.
Multiple fire fronts mean the fires are burning in different places at the same time.
Major cities are under threat from the advancing fires.
About 300,000 people have been evacuated from their homes.
Emergency teams are working to contain the fires and protect residents.
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New Bell prison in Douala, Cameroon, has its own music studio called Jail Time Records where inmates create and share music. The studio and its artists have gained attention both inside and outside the prison, even hosting concerts and producing award-winning documentaries.
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New Bell prison operates like a small city with its own internal system, including messengers and a market.
Jail Time Records is a music studio inside the prison that helps inmates produce songs and music videos.
One of the top artists, Empereur, has a music video with 24,000 views on YouTube.
The music attracts fans from countries like South Africa, the US, and Argentina.
The documentary about Jail Time Records won three awards at the Tribeca film festival in New York.
The studio was started in 2018 after an Italian volunteer noticed the inmates' talent during a dance class.
The project is seen as a way for prisoners to express themselves and find emotional freedom despite being incarcerated.
Notable supporters include director Taika Waititi and singer Rita Ora, who were executive producers of the documentary.
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Primark announced it will cut prices by up to 29% on hundreds of clothing items to compete with low-cost online retailers like Shein and Temu. The price cuts aim to attract more shoppers as Primark faces falling sales and increased competition, especially from online stores offering very cheap clothes.
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Primark will reduce prices on many items such as jeans, jumpers, and socks by up to 29%.
The retailer is trying to compete with online brands like Shein and Temu, which sell very cheap clothes online.
Shein and Temu can sell cheaper because they don’t have physical stores and pay less in import taxes (until 2028).
Primark has over 190 stores in the UK but does not offer home delivery, only click and collect.
Some shoppers now find Primark more expensive compared to these online retailers.
Primark’s parent company plans to list Primark on the London stock market next year.
Other shops like Sainsbury’s Tu and secondhand sellers like Vinted are also popular for cheaper or better-quality basics.
Primark says it is also working on improving the quality, fit, and style of its clothes while lowering prices.
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Flavio Bolsonaro officially started his campaign to become Brazil’s president, receiving support from right-wing leaders like Argentina’s Javier Milei and Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu. He will run against current President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, but polls show Bolsonaro is behind and faces challenges within Brazilian politics.
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Flavio Bolsonaro is the son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
He launched his presidential campaign as a candidate from Brazil’s political right.
Flavio received endorsements from Argentina’s President Javier Milei and Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Jair Bolsonaro is currently in prison for a coup attempt after losing in 2022.
Few major Brazilian politicians attended the campaign launch, with some parties staying distant.
Bolsonaro and his allies have been accused of trying to use their connections with US President Donald Trump’s administration to influence Brazil’s election.
Bolsonaro has raised doubts about the security of Brazil’s election system without evidence.
Brazil denied visas to two officials from the Trump administration who wanted to discuss election-related issues with Brazilian authorities.
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The Flatiron Building in New York City is being transformed from office space into luxury apartments, with some units priced as high as $58.5 million. After a long renovation, the building will have 36 upscale homes and new amenities, marking a major change for this historic landmark.
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The Flatiron Building is a famous triangular skyscraper in New York City, completed in 1902.
It has been covered in scaffolding for about seven years during renovations.
The building is being converted from offices into 36 luxury apartments.
Prices for these apartments range from $11 million to $58.5 million.
The most expensive residence includes five bedrooms and a balcony.
Renovations began in 2023 after the last office tenant left in 2019.
New facilities like a 60-foot swimming pool and a billiards room will be added.
The building owners include the Brodsky Organization, GFP Real Estate, and the Sorgente Group.
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The July full Moon, called the Buck Moon, will be visible across much of the UK on the night of July 29. It is named after the time when male deer grow new antlers and is the second of three full moons this summer.
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The Buck Moon will reach full brightness at 15:36 BST on July 29, but it will be just below the horizon in the UK then.
People can see the full Moon overnight on July 29 and 30.
The name "Buck Moon" comes from the period when male deer (bucks) grow new antlers.
The Royal Observatory also calls it the Thunder Moon because of summer storms common in July.
Weather in central, southern, and eastern UK should be clear, making moon viewing good.
Northern and western UK may have more clouds and occasional showers, especially in Scotland.
Other summer sky events include the Perseid meteor shower in August and a total solar eclipse visible in parts of Europe on August 12.
The UK will see a partial solar eclipse on August 12 and a partial lunar eclipse on August 28.
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Since new rules were introduced in May 2024, landlords in England cannot unreasonably refuse pets in rental homes. As a result, searches for pet-friendly rental properties on Rightmove dropped by more than 50% in May and June compared to last year. Some renters misunderstand the rules, and landlords can still refuse pets for legitimate reasons like allergies or unsuitable properties.
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New law in May 2024, part of the Renters' Rights Act, limits landlords from refusing pets without valid reasons.
Searches for pet-friendly rentals on Rightmove fell by 54% in May and 52% in June compared to the previous year.
Landlords can refuse pets if there is an allergy, the home is too small, the pet is illegal, or leaseholders do not allow pets.
Some renters wrongly believe pet permission is automatic when applying for a rental.
Tenants sometimes disclose pets only after signing the rental contract.
Landlords must consider pet requests fairly but may still deny them based on valid concerns.
Individuals with pets report improved chances of keeping pets due to the law, though challenges remain.
Pet-friendly searches remain popular but are declining as renters adjust to the new legal environment.
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