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President Donald Trump warned of a "massive attack" against Iran amid ongoing U.S. military strikes targeting Iranian forces. The U.S. aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for shipping and reduce threats from Iran's military, but experts say there is no clear military solution to stopping Iran’s nuclear program.
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The U.S. has carried out 13 nights of consecutive bombing against Iranian military targets.
President Trump suggested a much larger military attack on Iran might be coming but gave no specific details.
Iran-backed Houthis have attacked shipping routes in the Red Sea, leading the U.S. to respond militarily.
The Strait of Hormuz, a crucial shipping route for world energy supplies, is a key focus for the U.S. to keep open.
There was a June 17 agreement to pause conflict and allow $24 billion of Iranian frozen assets to be released, along with talks on Iran's nuclear program.
Experts say U.S. strikes have harmed Iran’s conventional military but not significantly slowed its nuclear activities.
Military analysts believe further military damage is possible but a purely military solution to Iran’s nuclear ambitions is unlikely.
The U.S. aims to avoid full regime collapse or total surrender as those goals would be difficult to achieve.
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A long period of hot and dry weather in Wales has revealed many hidden ancient sites in grasslands. These include Roman buildings, World War One practice trenches, and other historic remains that are usually hidden underground and only visible from the air.
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Wales had about 5% of its normal rainfall in July, with very dry conditions since mid-May.
Heatwaves and drought have made buried archaeological sites visible through marks in crops and grass.
These crop marks appear because plants grow greener where old ditches trapped water and nutrients.
Some sites seen now have not been visible for 20 or 30 years.
Discoveries include prehistoric long barrows, Roman forts at Caerhun, and World War One practice trenches in Deganwy.
Archaeologist Dr. Toby Driver uses aerial photography to record these sites before the marks vanish.
Digital image processing helps reveal faint crop marks that are hard to see with the naked eye.
The dry weather has made these archaeological features visible each year instead of every five to seven years as before.
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Federal health officials report that a parasite causing diarrhea, linked to shredded lettuce from Taco Bell restaurants, has spread to four more states. The total number of affected states in this outbreak is now nine.
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The parasite causes diarrhea and is named cyclospora.
The outbreak originally involved Taco Bell restaurants.
Four new states added: Illinois, Kansas, Oklahoma, and Pennsylvania.
The outbreak previously affected Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is leading the investigation.
This is the largest cyclospora outbreak in the U.S. to date.
The spread is linked specifically to shredded lettuce served at Taco Bell.
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Measles cases in the U.S. have reached a 35-year high by mid-2026, with more cases in the past two years than in the previous 25 years combined. Low vaccination rates are causing longer outbreaks, serious illnesses, hospitalizations, and deaths, leading health experts to say that the U.S. no longer meets the criteria for having eliminated measles.
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Confirmed measles cases have hit their highest level in 35 years as of July 2026.
The combined number of cases in 2025 and 2026 is greater than the total from the previous 25 years.
The main cause of outbreaks is low and declining vaccination rates within the country.
The U.S. has lost its measles elimination status, which requires outbreaks to end within one year.
Utah has had an ongoing outbreak since June 2025, lasting more than one year.
Nearly 400 people have been hospitalized due to measles in the last two years.
Three people have died from measles, and at least three others suffer brain swelling with lasting effects.
Pediatric doctors report severe symptoms in unvaccinated children, including breathing difficulties and dehydration.
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The United States has already reported more measles cases in 2026 than in all of 2025. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recorded 2,318 cases so far this year, with major outbreaks in several states.
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There have been 2,318 measles cases in the U.S. in 2026 so far.
The total cases in 2025 were 2,289, the highest in over 30 years.
2026 is now the worst year for measles in the U.S. since 1991.
Major outbreaks occurred in South Carolina, Utah, and Arizona.
Smaller groups of cases have appeared in other states across the country.
The CDC is tracking and reporting these measles cases regularly.
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A Romanian fighter jet shot down a drone that entered Romania’s airspace on Friday. This is the first time Romania, a member of NATO, has taken such action. The drone was spotted 20 km east of Sulina, a town near the Black Sea close to Russian and Ukrainian borders.
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Romania is a NATO member country.
A drone entered Romanian airspace near Sulina, a town by the Black Sea.
Sulina is close to the borders of Russia and Ukraine.
The drone was detected by radar before being shot down.
A Romanian fighter jet was responsible for shooting down the drone.
This is the first time Romania has shot down a drone violating its airspace.
The incident happened on a Friday (exact date not specified).
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Researchers at Northwestern University found that light sound signals during REM sleep can guide dreams toward specific problems, helping people solve them the next day. A company called Prophetic is developing wearable devices to study and possibly influence brain activity during sleep, especially related to lucid dreaming, where people know they are dreaming while asleep.
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Scientists used subtle sounds during REM sleep to direct dreams toward puzzles.
About 75% of participants dreamed about the targeted problems.
Those who dreamed of the puzzles were more likely to solve them afterward.
Prophetic is creating headband devices to study and influence brain activity during sleep.
These devices use low-intensity focused ultrasound and EEG sensors to monitor and stimulate the brain.
Lucid dreaming means being aware you are dreaming while still asleep.
The goal is to explore if technology can help people interact consciously with their dreams.
This work is experimental and aims to better understand how brain activity relates to sleep and awareness.
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Homelessness in Los Angeles increased by 3.4 percent in 2025, adding challenges for Mayor Karen Bass as she competes for reelection against Nithya Raman. The rise includes a 7.9 percent increase in people living outdoors or in vehicles, fueling debate over how to best address this issue in the city.
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Homelessness in Los Angeles rose 3.4 percent in 2025, reaching 45,194 people.
The number of people living outside or in cars went up by 7.9 percent.
Mayor Karen Bass and challenger Nithya Raman both want to reduce homelessness but differ on how to do it.
Bass blames federal and state funding cuts, including those during President Trump’s administration, for worsening homelessness.
Nithya Raman argues that current city leadership has not done enough to move homeless people into permanent housing.
Bass’s homelessness program Inside Safe was criticized for a 40 percent rate of participants returning to the street.
Both Bass and Raman are Democrats; Raman is considered more progressive.
Polls show a close race, but prediction markets currently favor Bass to win reelection.
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Connor Michael Read, a British father of American twin boys, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during his green card interview in June. He has a criminal history with several Florida offenses, and had previously been a recipient of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program.
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Connor Michael Read is 29 years old and originally from the UK.
He was detained by ICE during a green card interview on June 3, while with his wife and twin sons.
Read has lived in Florida since age 9 and was a DACA recipient starting at age 16.
His criminal record includes possession of drug paraphernalia, cannabis offenses, underage alcohol possession, and charges related to resisting an officer.
The I-130 petition, a step in the green card process confirming his marriage, was approved the same day he was detained.
Several charges against him received "adjudication withheld," meaning no formal conviction was recorded despite the court finding a factual basis for guilt.
ICE stated he was placed in removal proceedings after violating visa terms.
Read is currently held at the Central Louisiana ICE Processing Center.
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People in Gaza are struggling without electricity, which has stopped their refrigerators from working. This makes it hard to keep food fresh and medicine safe in the hot weather, especially for displaced families living in tents.
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Gaza faces a severe electricity shortage due to a blockade, causing refrigerators to stop working.
Without refrigeration, food spoils quickly in the hot climate, leading to hunger and waste.
Fuel shortages limit power for essential services such as water and medical care.
Displaced families live in crowded camps with poor sanitation, increasing risks of food contamination.
Some residents pay for refrigeration services, but these are often expensive and unreliable.
Medicines that need to be kept cold, like those for diabetes and heart conditions, are difficult to store safely.
People try to keep food and medicine cool by moving them to shaded areas or using cool water bags.
The heat and power crisis worsen the already difficult living conditions for Gaza’s displaced population.
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Losing a job can make it hard to pay bills and debt on time. Debt relief programs can help by negotiating smaller payments on certain debts, but you should carefully think about your situation before enrolling.
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A layoff can disrupt budgets and make regular payments difficult.
Unemployment benefits usually don’t cover all living expenses.
Creditors still expect payments even with reduced income.
Debt relief programs often focus on unsecured debts like credit cards.
Participants usually pay into a special account while the company negotiates with creditors.
Debt relief can help if job loss lasts a long time or minimum payments are already hard.
It doesn’t cover secured debts like mortgages, car loans, or student loans.
Debt relief has benefits and drawbacks, so understanding them before enrolling is important.
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The United States, under President Donald Trump, has imposed new tariffs on goods from over 80 countries, aiming to block imports made with forced labor. Several affected countries, including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, and China, have criticized the tariffs and denied the forced labor claims.
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The US imposed tariffs of 10 to 12.5 percent on goods from more than 80 countries.
These tariffs were justified under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, citing failure to restrict forced labor goods.
Many countries targeted by the tariffs have denied involvement in forced labor.
Australia plans to lobby the US to remove the tariffs and says it takes modern slavery seriously.
New Zealand’s Prime Minister described the tariffs as disappointing and lacking strong evidence.
The UK said the tariffs will not negatively affect its exports due to prior trade agreements.
Japan expressed regret over the tariffs but confirmed rates will not exceed a previous agreement limit.
China condemned the tariffs, calling trade wars harmful, and noted upcoming talks between President Trump and President Xi Jinping.
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A teenager accused of killing four people in a 2024 shooting at Apalachee High School in Georgia has admitted to all the charges against him in court. This means he accepted responsibility for the crime in a formal hearing.
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The suspect is a teenager.
The incident happened in 2024 at Apalachee High School, located in Georgia.
Four people died in the shooting.
The teen pleaded guilty to all charges related to the shooting.
The guilty plea was made during a court hearing.
The case is being covered by CBS News with reports from Jared Eggleston.
Pleading guilty means the suspect formally accepted that he committed the crime.
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President Donald Trump will attend the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Association (WHCA) dinner on Friday at the Waldorf Astoria in Washington. The event was originally stopped in April due to a shooting and security threat, but will now proceed with stronger security and a new entertainment format.
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The original WHCA dinner in April ended early after a gunman entered the venue and caused an evacuation.
The gunman, Cole Tomas Allen, faces multiple charges, including attempted assassination, and pleaded not guilty.
The rescheduled dinner takes place at the Waldorf Astoria instead of the Washington Hilton.
President Trump and many senior administration officials are expected to attend the event.
The featured entertainer this year is mentalist Oz Pearlman, rather than the usual comedian.
Some high-profile officials like First Lady Melania Trump, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will miss the event.
The WHCA aims to highlight press freedom and journalism despite the previous violence.
The event will be broadcast live on C-SPAN starting at 6 p.m. Eastern Time.
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President Donald Trump said he believes the leaders of China and Russia when they say they have not given weapons to Iran or joined its conflict with the United States and Israel. He shared this view in a statement on his social media platform, Truth Social.
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President Donald Trump commented on the involvement of China and Russia in Iran’s conflict with the U.S. and Israel.
He said he takes at face value their leaders’ claims that they are not supplying weapons to Iran.
He also said they are not participating in the war alongside Iran.
Trump made this statement on his social media site called Truth Social.
His remarks came after comments or testimony from other U.S. officials.
The topic relates to ongoing tensions between the U.S., Israel, Iran, China, and Russia.
Trump’s statement focuses on trusting official statements from China and Russia regarding their role.
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Dan Hiers Jr., a former South Carolina police officer wanted for sexual abuse and murder, was brought back to the United States from China after being on the run for over 20 years. He disappeared in 2005 after failing to appear for a court date when his wife was found dead, and was arrested in Shanghai in 2018 under a fake name before being extradited to South Carolina in 2024.
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Dan Hiers Jr. was suspended from the Charleston Police Department in 2004 over sexual misconduct accusations involving a minor.
He was arrested in November 2004 for lewd acts on a child under 16 but released on bond.
Hiers failed to appear at a scheduled surrender in March 2005, the same day his wife was found shot in the back of the head.
A warrant was issued for murder and unlawful flight to avoid prosecution.
Hiers was on the U.S. Marshals' "15 Most Wanted" list and featured on TV shows like "America’s Most Wanted."
In 2018, Hiers was found and arrested in Shanghai, China, where he used the name David Williams and worked as an English teacher.
His extradition back to the U.S. followed a long investigation and involved cooperation between U.S. and Chinese authorities.
Hiers has been returned to South Carolina to face charges.
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Large wildfires in southwestern France and central Spain forced about 87,000 people to leave their homes. Some residents escaped by boat as fires spread through a popular tourist area near Cap Ferret on France’s Atlantic coast.
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Wildfires are burning in southwestern France and central Spain.
Authorities evacuated roughly 87,000 people to keep them safe.
The fire has destroyed about 125 square kilometers (50 square miles) of land near Cap Ferret.
Cap Ferret is a peninsula known for its beaches, oyster farms, and resorts.
The fires began on Wednesday and are still out of control.
Several dozen firefighters have been injured battling the flames.
Some people fled the fires by boat when the flames approached the coast.
Cap Ferret is located 60 kilometers (37 miles) from the city of Bordeaux.
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A police boat crashed into Westminster Bridge in central London, injuring five Metropolitan Police officers. The officers were rescued from the water and are receiving medical treatment, while no members of the public were hurt.
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The crash happened around 3:40 pm near Westminster Bridge.
The boat belonged to the Marine Policing Unit.
Five officers were injured and helped out of the water.
Police and emergency services responded quickly to the scene.
No civilians were involved or injured in the incident.
Part of Westminster Bridge was closed off by police.
A police helicopter and air ambulance were present during the emergency.
Westminster Underground station entrances were temporarily shut after the crash.
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The Pentagon website tracking deaths and injuries in the war with Iran removed the names of four recently killed service members, temporarily showing fewer casualties than actually occurred. Pentagon officials said this was due to data problems, and they are working to fix the errors. The war casualties are listed under Operation Epic Fury, and updates about injuries and deaths have been slow and inconsistent.
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The Pentagon website showed 14 deaths but should show 18 killed in the Iran war since February.
Four service members recently killed were removed from the list due to data disruptions.
These deaths happened after President Trump ended a ceasefire and resumed military action on July 7.
The Pentagon named the Iran war "Operation Epic Fury" for reporting purposes.
There was confusion over how some deaths were classified initially, with some wrongly listed under an operation targeting ISIS.
Nearly 100 service members have been injured since July 7, with most injuries being minor concussions.
One Navy member, Cmdr. Gabriel Edwards, is missing after a helicopter emergency landing in the Arabian Sea on July 1.
Pentagon officials have not given reporters recent briefings on the Iran war and have been slow to update casualty information online.
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A Democratic representative from Michigan, Hillary Scholten, has not said whether she would support Abdul El-Sayed if he wins the Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate seat. She criticized El-Sayed for his campaign associations with certain political figures and candidates.
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Abdul El-Sayed is running in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat.
The seat is being vacated by retiring Senator Gary Peters.
Representative Hillary Scholten is also involved in Michigan Democratic politics.
Scholten did not confirm if she would back El-Sayed if he wins the primary.
She criticized El-Sayed for campaigning with commentator Hasan Piker.
She also disapproved of El-Sayed’s connection to Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner.
The remarks were made during a CNN interview with Jake Tapper.
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