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The Senate Banking Committee postponed a hearing to review three of President Trump’s nominees because Senator Elizabeth Warren raised concerns about their FBI background checks. The committee delayed the process to address questions about the nominees’ suitability for their roles.
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The Senate Banking Committee was scheduled to hold a hearing for three of President Trump’s nominees.
Senator Elizabeth Warren expressed concerns about the FBI background checks for these nominees.
Due to these concerns, the committee delayed the public hearing.
The nominees include Christopher Phelan, who was nominated to chair a federal agency.
The background checks are intended to ensure the nominees do not have issues that could affect their jobs.
The delay is an unusual step for the Senate Banking Committee.
Senator Warren is from Massachusetts and is a Democrat.
The hearing was originally planned for 10 a.m. on the day of the delay.
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If you owe money from a court judgment, creditors in many states can renew that judgment before it expires to keep trying to collect the debt. The rules about renewing judgments and how long creditors can collect vary by state, and taking action early may help you manage or reduce the debt.
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A court judgment is a legal decision requiring you to pay a debt.
Creditors often can renew a judgment before it expires to extend their time to collect.
States have different laws about how long judgments last and how many times they can be renewed.
Renewing a judgment does not automatically mean creditors will seize your wages or property.
A creditor must usually renew the judgment before it expires, or they lose the ability to extend collection.
If you pay the full amount of the judgment, there is no balance left to renew.
Partial payments may leave a balance that creditors can still try to collect after renewal.
Negotiating with creditors before a judgment is renewed may help reduce debt or set up payment plans.
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Studio Ghibli Fest is a yearly event that shows Studio Ghibli movies in theaters. Over the past decade, it has grown in popularity, attracting both longtime fans and new viewers, with ticket sales increasing even after the movies became available on streaming services.
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Studio Ghibli Fest has been running for 10 years, showing animated movies like My Neighbor Totoro, Spirited Away, and Ponyo.
The festival started in 2017 with five films and ticket sales of $5 million.
In 2024, Ghibli Fest showed 14 movies and earned $16.4 million in ticket sales.
The number of theaters showing Ghibli Fest grew from about 640 locations at the start to over 1,100 locations in recent years.
The event takes place between June and October each year.
The festival’s success has grown even after these movies became available to stream on HBO Max starting in 2020.
GKids is the North American distributor working with Fathom Entertainment, which coordinates the theater showings.
Fans of all ages attend, sometimes making it a tradition for families to watch these movies together in theaters.
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A large wildfire is spreading quickly in the southwest of France near popular tourist areas. Thousands of people have had to leave their homes as firefighters work to control the fire.
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The wildfire is moving very fast in a peninsula near the dune du Pila and Cap Ferret.
This area is known as a popular tourist destination, sometimes called "the Hamptons of France."
Thousands of residents and visitors have been evacuated for safety.
Firefighters are having a hard time containing the wildfire because of dry conditions.
The fire has destroyed around 2,000 hectares (about 4,942 acres) of land.
The dry weather and heatwave are factors making the fire spread faster.
Officials are monitoring the situation closely to protect people and property.
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A federal judge will consider arguments about the Justice Department's subpoenas to journalists at The New York Times. The subpoenas concern reports on President Donald Trump's use of an Air Force One aircraft donated by Qatar.
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The Justice Department issued subpoenas to reporters at The New York Times.
The subpoenas relate to news reports about an Air Force One plane donated by Qatar.
This Air Force One is connected to President Donald Trump.
A federal judge will hear legal arguments about these subpoenas.
The case involves questions of government access to journalists’ information.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Katrina Kaufman.
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Scientists have discovered a key genetic pathway that helps keep a part of the male reproductive system, called the epididymis, healthy as men age. Early experiments with stem-cell-based treatments show promise in reversing age-related damage and improving sperm quality in animals.
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The epididymis is a tube where sperm mature and gain the ability to fertilize an egg.
Researchers found that cells in the epididymis, called principal cells, become unstable and inflamed with age.
The FOXO1 protein, important for healthy aging, decreases in these cells as they get older.
FOXO1 normally activates the LHX1 gene, which protects cells from aging damage.
When the FOXO1-LHX1 pathway fails, cells enter senescence, releasing harmful inflammation.
Stem-cell-derived treatments and exosomes helped restore FOXO1 levels and improved sperm movement in mice and primates.
This research is still early stage and not yet proven in humans.
The average age of new fathers in the US has risen to nearly 31, with 9% being 40 or older, increasing interest in male fertility and aging.
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The U.S. House of Representatives approved a resolution to restrict President Trump's ability to conduct military actions in Iran. This resolution instructs the president to end current military operations there, with four Republicans joining Democrats to pass the measure.
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The House passed a resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's war powers.
The resolution focuses on ending military operations in Iran.
Four Republican members of the House voted alongside Democrats to support the resolution.
The vote reflects bipartisan concern about the president's military authority.
The resolution instructs President Trump to stop ongoing military actions in Iran.
The action took place at the U.S. House of Representatives.
The vote indicates a check on executive power regarding foreign military engagement.
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Laura Loomer, a political activist known for previously opposing U.S. aid to Ukraine and echoing Russian propaganda, visited Ukraine and changed her views about the war. During her visit, she supported Kyiv’s defense, apologized for her earlier statements, and witnessed the effects of the conflict firsthand, including an air raid warning and damage from Russian attacks.
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Laura Loomer had previously criticized U.S. aid to Ukraine and repeated claims that Ukraine harbored Nazis, echoing Russian government narratives.
On a recent trip to Ukraine, she reversed many of her prior views and expressed support for Ukraine’s war effort.
During her visit, Loomer visited Bucha, where she saw evidence of Russian war crimes such as mass graves.
She experienced an air raid warning in Kyiv and shared videos showing damage from Russian drone strikes.
Loomer apologized for her past posts that amplified Russian propaganda but said she would not delete them.
Ukrainian officials welcomed Loomer’s change of heart and praised her courage to visit during the conflict.
Earlier, Loomer had accused the Biden administration of working to stage a coup in Russia and funding "Nazi death squads" in Ukraine, statements she later distanced herself from.
Her change in opinion reportedly started around March 2024 after reviewing research suggesting Russia was spreading misinformation.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune said there are not enough Republican votes in the Senate to pass a budget plan that would allow a $95 billion bill to support the war in Iran, farm aid, and changes to election laws. The plan needs at least 50 votes to move forward, but Thune does not believe that support exists among his party members.
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The budget plan comes from the House of Representatives.
It includes $95 billion for funding related to the war in Iran.
The bill also provides support for farm aid and election reforms.
To pass the bill in the Senate, it needs 50 votes.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is a Republican from South Dakota.
Thune says he does not expect to get 50 Republican votes for this plan.
Without enough votes, the bill cannot move forward in the Senate.
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Cellphone videos show a police officer fatally shooting a man named Corey Ruiz during a struggle in Madison, Wisconsin. The shooting happened after Ruiz injured the officer with a knife, according to police, and has led to protests demanding accountability.
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The shooting occurred at an intersection in Madison, Wisconsin.
Corey Ruiz, a man in his 30s, was shot and killed by a police officer.
Police say Ruiz injured the officer with a knife while resisting arrest.
Two cellphone videos show different views of the incident and are circulating on social media.
Madison Police Chief stated the videos only show part of the story.
Madison police do not use body cameras, so there is no official video from the officers.
Wisconsin Representative Shelia Stubbs called for body cameras to avoid relying on civilian videos.
The shooting sparked protests near the state Capitol demanding police accountability.
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The FDA is investigating a new outbreak of cyclospora, a type of parasite infection, that has sickened at least 72 people. This outbreak is not connected to any lettuce products.
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Cyclospora is a parasite that causes illness.
At least 72 people have become sick from this outbreak.
The outbreak is under investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
This case is not linked to lettuce, which has been connected to past outbreaks.
Health officials are working to find the source of the infection.
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The United States is expected to have its lowest yearly homicide rate in over 100 years by 2026. In the first half of 2026, reported homicides dropped by 18% compared to the same time in 2025 in 30 cities.
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A new report shows the U.S. homicide rate is falling to historic lows.
The annual homicide rate in 2026 is projected to be the lowest in more than a century.
In the first six months of 2026, homicides were down 18% compared to the first half of 2025.
Data was collected from 30 U.S. cities.
The decline in homicides has been noted across multiple urban areas.
This trend indicates a significant reduction in violent crimes involving murder.
The report was released on a Thursday (specific date not provided).
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Peter Lassally, a well-known TV producer who worked with famous late-night hosts like Johnny Carson and David Letterman, died on July 19, 2026, at the age of 93. He was also a mentor to many comedians and had a childhood that included time in Nazi concentration camps.
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Peter Lassally was a TV producer for late-night shows.
He worked with hosts Johnny Carson and David Letterman.
He mentored many rising comedians.
Lassally was nicknamed “The Host Whisperer.”
He was born in 1933 and died on July 19, 2026.
As a child, he spent time in Nazi concentration camps during World War II.
Lassally discussed his life and career in a 2018 CBS News interview.
He reflected on his experiences and whether he found joy in life.
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The FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list includes people accused of serious crimes like murder, drug trafficking, and fraud. Many fugitives have not been seen for years and may be hiding in other countries. The list was started in 1950 and helps law enforcement catch dangerous criminals.
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The FBI’s Most Wanted list was created in 1950 by J. Edgar Hoover.
As of early 2026, 540 fugitives have been added to the list.
Nitish Kaushal, a recent addition for organized crime, was arrested near the Canadian border just days after being put on the list.
Bhadreshkumar Patel is wanted for killing his wife in Maryland and was last seen in Newark, New Jersey in 2015.
Yulan Archaga Carias, known as "Porky," escaped a courthouse in Honduras in 2020 and leads a violent gang called MS-13.
Ruja Ignatova, called the "Cryptoqueen," is accused of a $4 billion cryptocurrency fraud and was last seen in Athens, Greece in 2017.
Omar Cardenas is wanted for a 2019 shooting in California and may have fled to Mexico.
Wilver Villegas-Palomino is a leader of a Colombian guerrilla group, accused of drug trafficking and terrorism.
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The United States and Saudi Arabia made a new nuclear agreement that may allow Saudi Arabia to develop uranium enrichment for civilian nuclear purposes with less strict international inspections. This deal signals a change in how nuclear rules are applied, with powerful countries able to make special agreements that could weaken global efforts to prevent the spread of nuclear weapons.
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The U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal might let Saudi Arabia build uranium enrichment facilities and reprocess spent nuclear fuel for civilian use.
Saudi Arabia may not be required to follow the "additional protocol," a stricter inspection agreement by the UN nuclear watchdog (IAEA).
President Donald Trump posted that Saudi Arabia will not enrich nuclear material, but reports suggest otherwise.
The deal contrasts with earlier U.S. agreements, such as the 2009 UAE deal, which prevented enrichment and required strict inspections.
Allowing such capabilities could increase the risk of nuclear weapons development in the future.
The U.S. is currently opposing Iran’s nuclear program while making exceptions for Saudi Arabia, an important political ally.
Other countries like India have had similar special nuclear deals with the U.S., retaining enrichment abilities under specific terms.
Experts warn that once a country gains nuclear fuel processing technology, it’s hard to reverse, and political relationships may change over time.
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A Florida pastor named Scott Winters has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, claiming that medical advice he got from ChatGPT led him to go to the hospital. He says the information from ChatGPT was poor and caused harm to his health.
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Scott Winters is a pastor from Florida.
He used ChatGPT, an AI chatbot created by OpenAI, to get medical advice.
Winters says the advice from ChatGPT was incorrect or harmful.
As a result, he had to go to the hospital for treatment.
Winters has sued OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, over this incident.
This case highlights concerns about relying on AI for medical guidance.
OpenAI has not been reported as responding directly in this article.
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The U.S. Census Bureau reported that America's foreign-born population has changed a lot over the past 250 years. After rising in the 19th century, the foreign-born share dropped in the mid-20th century but has grown again, reaching about 14.8% of the total population in 2024, the highest level since the 1890s.
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The foreign-born population includes people not born as U.S. citizens, such as naturalized citizens, legal residents, refugees, and unauthorized migrants.
In 1850, 9.7% of the U.S. population was foreign-born, mostly from Europe (92.2%).
Immigration grew until 1890, when 14.8% of the population was foreign-born, then declined to 4.7% by 1970.
The 1882 Chinese Exclusion Act was the first major U.S. immigration law restricting people based on nationality.
The 1965 Immigration and Nationality Act ended national-origin quotas and increased immigration from Latin America and Asia.
Since 1980, more foreign-born residents come from Latin America and Asia than from Europe.
In 2024, 51.4% of foreign-born people come from Latin America, 30.8% from Asia, and 9.7% from Europe.
The foreign-born population in 2024 is 50.2 million people, the largest number ever recorded in the U.S.
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The 2020s have been an innovative decade for cinema, despite challenges like streaming services and the COVID-19 pandemic. Many new films are now inspired by and created by people who grew up with YouTube, blending internet culture with traditional movies.
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Cinema has a history of major breakthroughs, like sound in the 1920s and color in the 1930s.
The 2020s faced challenges such as streaming, YouTube, and theater closures caused by the pandemic.
Young filmmakers who started on YouTube are now directing blockbuster movies.
Examples include the films Obsession ($442 million gross) and Backrooms ($384 million gross), both by directors who began making content online.
Studios are trusting internet natives to create films based on digital content and online horror stories.
Steven Spielberg is producing The Mandela Catalogue, a film based on a popular analogue horror YouTube series.
In 2019, many works from 1923 entered the public domain after a long copyright extension, leading to a rise in new low-budget movies based on old characters like Winnie-the-Pooh and Mickey Mouse.
These new public domain-based movies are generally low quality but are increasing in number.
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Pauline Hanson, leader of Australia’s One Nation party, blamed the media for negative news coverage about her recent comments and actions. She claimed journalists took her words out of context and accused mainstream media of bias, similar to tactics used by President Donald Trump.
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Pauline Hanson faced criticism for meeting far-right figure Tommy Robinson and comments about domestic violence.
Hanson posted audio to claim media distorted her domestic violence remarks.
She accused mainstream media of biased reporting and linked this to job cuts in news organizations.
Hanson has previously banned several Australian media outlets from her events.
Her party, One Nation, often blames the media for reporting on its controversies instead of addressing them directly.
Hanson’s critics say her style of blaming the media mirrors Donald Trump’s approach.
Negative headlines followed Hanson’s European trip, including controversial statements on immigration.
Hanson and her deputy Malcolm Roberts defended themselves by accusing the media of unfair and selective reporting.
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The article warns that ignoring Asian American voters could hurt the Democratic Party in the 2026 midterm elections. It suggests that Asian American voters are an important group that could influence election results.
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The 2026 midterm elections are coming soon.
Asian American voters are a significant voter group.
Democrats may lose support if they overlook Asian American concerns.
Asian American voters have the power to affect election outcomes.
Including Asian American voters in campaign efforts can be important for success.
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