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Rep. Andy Biggs won the Republican nomination to run for governor of Arizona. He is a strong supporter of President Donald Trump and used to lead a conservative group in the House of Representatives.
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Andy Biggs is a U.S. Representative from Arizona.
He is a close ally of President Donald Trump.
Biggs previously led the House Freedom Caucus, a conservative group in Congress.
He won the Republican primary for Arizona governor on Tuesday.
Democrats are competing in a close primary for a U.S. House seat in Arizona.
Amish Shah, an emergency doctor, leads the Democratic race against Marlene Galán-Woods.
Jay Feely, a former Arizona Cardinals kicker, won the Republican nomination for the same House seat with Trump’s support.
The results for the Democratic primary were not decided early Wednesday morning.
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Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore, has increased tensions with the Muslim community by targeting what he calls "radical Islam" and enforcing new laws on religious practices. His government arrested prominent Muslim scholars and introduced stricter rules on religious education and mosque activities, causing protests and closing major mosques.
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Captain Ibrahim Traore, Burkina Faso’s transitional leader, declared a battle against religious extremism.
He criticized some Muslim scholars for promoting extremist ideas and warned about suspending imams who preach such views.
The government passed the Religious Freedoms Law, introducing prison and fines for religious abuses like forcing children to beg.
The law aims to strengthen the country’s secular principles and control religious organizations’ finances.
Two prominent imams, Mohamed Ishaq Kindo and Mahmoud Barro, were arrested after opposing the new law.
The largest Sunni mosque in the capital, Ouagadougou, was closed due to public order concerns following protests.
Burkinabe students studying Islamic law abroad were ordered to return, or they risk losing citizenship.
The tightening of control marks a shift from previous cooperation between the government and influential Muslim scholars.
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President Donald Trump announced plans to impose large tariffs on imported generic drugs starting in 2028. Experts warn this could cause shortages of these medications and raise medicine costs for many Americans who rely on them.
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Starting in 2028, imported generic drugs will face a 100% tariff, increasing to 200% in 2029.
The tariffs aim to encourage drug companies to build factories in the United States.
Generic drugs make up about 90% of U.S. prescriptions, with many made overseas.
About 50% of generic drugs come from India; 17% of drug ingredients come from China.
Experts warn two years is not enough time to replace imports with U.S. production, risking drug shortages.
Prices for branded drugs (not affected by tariffs) have risen 81% since entering the market.
Increased tariffs on generics could lead to higher costs for patients and insurance companies.
Natural disasters have previously disrupted U.S. drug supply chains, highlighting existing vulnerabilities.
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The FDA announced a recall of a generic allergy medication made by Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories because some tablets might be mixed with a heartburn drug called ranitidine. The recall affects certain lot numbers of cetirizine hydrochloride tablets distributed across the U.S. due to potential health risks for people sensitive to ranitidine.
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Unique Pharmaceutical Laboratories is recalling generic cetirizine tablets, used for allergies.
Some tablets showed discoloration or a red dot, suggesting contamination.
The contaminant is ranitidine, a drug used for heartburn.
Exposure to ranitidine can cause serious allergic reactions in sensitive people.
No reports of health problems from the contaminated tablets have been made so far.
The recalled products were sold in 100-tablet bottles under lot numbers expiring in October 2028.
Rising Pharma Holdings distributed the recalled tablets and is arranging returns.
Consumers can contact Rising Pharma Holdings or their healthcare providers with concerns.
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A federal judge in Florida has ordered President Donald Trump to provide detailed financial records to the BBC as part of his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster. The BBC is also allowed to issue subpoenas to Trump’s close associates and government officials to gather evidence related to his January 6, 2021 speech.
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President Trump sued the BBC for $10 billion, claiming defamation over a documentary aired before the 2024 election.
The documentary edited parts of Trump’s speech before the January 6 Capitol riots, making it seem like he encouraged the crowd to "fight like hell."
The BBC apologized for the editing but denied defaming President Trump.
A federal judge in Florida ruled Trump must hand over financial records subpoenaed by the BBC.
The judge also allowed the BBC to subpoena members of Trump’s inner circle and federal officials.
People subpoenaed include Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Steve Bannon, Stephen Miller, and Michael Flynn.
The BBC says the subpoenas will help show President Trump’s state of mind during the January 6 events.
This legal case is ongoing and may have more updates.
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Senator John Cornyn from Texas approved two of President Trump’s nominees for diplomatic jobs after initially expressing concerns about money being held back for a global health program. He had also said he would vote against Kari Lake and Doug Mastriano for other reasons.
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Senator John Cornyn is a Republican from Texas.
He voted to confirm two diplomatic nominees chosen by President Trump.
Cornyn was worried about funds being frozen for a global health program.
After discussions, Cornyn decided to approve the nominees.
Earlier, Cornyn said he would vote against Kari Lake and Doug Mastriano.
The concerns about frozen funds were related to foreign aid.
Cornyn shared his views during an interview with Semafor.
This vote took place on a Wednesday.
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A white foamy substance appeared on a busy highway in Nigeria, attracting many people and raising safety concerns. Nigeria’s environmental agency is investigating and testing samples to find out what the foam is and if it is harmful.
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The foam showed up on the Kaduna-Abuja Expressway, a main road linking northern Nigeria to the capital.
Many drivers stopped to take pictures and shared them on social media.
Some people thought the foam was snow or clouds falling from the sky.
Nigeria’s National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (Nesrea) is leading the investigation.
Nesrea collected samples of the foam, nearby soil, and water for laboratory testing.
There is a warning for people to stay away from the foam and the nearby area until tests are complete.
Early findings suggest the foam came from a spill after a lorry crashed on the highway, but the cargo type is not yet known.
Officials have not yet confirmed if the substance is dangerous or how to safely handle it.
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Luke Bracey talks about the new "Little House on the Prairie" TV series on CBS Mornings. He explains that the show is based on the original books and not a restart of the old TV show. Bracey also shares why the story connects with viewers today and how music helped him and a co-star understand their characters better.
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The new series "Little House on the Prairie" is adapted from the original books.
It is not a reboot of the old television show.
Actor Luke Bracey discussed the show on CBS Mornings.
He believes the story still connects with people now.
A playlist of songs helped Bracey and a co-star bond and get into their roles.
The interview is available on the CBS News app and website.
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Researchers at Columbia University have developed a new way to diagnose and grade breast cancer. They use a math method called topology to turn images of tumor tissue into numbers that better predict patient survival and treatment success than traditional methods.
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Breast cancer is usually graded by looking at tissue samples under a microscope to see how much cancer cells differ from normal cells.
The new method uses topology, a branch of math, to study the layout and patterns of tumor and immune cells in tissue samples.
Researchers analyzed tumor samples from over 550 breast cancer patients using this math-based approach.
The topology-based scores predicted survival rates more accurately than traditional biomarkers.
This new method works equally well for patients of different racial and ethnic backgrounds.
It also helped predict how patients would respond to treatments in clinical trials.
The study found links between low topology scores and cancer behaviors like metabolism changes and spreading.
Researchers hope this approach can be added to current pathology tests to improve personalized breast cancer treatment.
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France recorded 5,764 more deaths than usual between June 17 and July 2, 2026, during a period of extreme heatwaves. Most of the extra deaths were among older people, and this was the highest death increase during a heatwave since 2003.
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France had 5,764 excess deaths from all causes between June 17 and July 2, 2026.
This period coincided with a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures over 40°C in many areas.
About two-thirds of the extra deaths were people aged 75 or older.
Less than 20% of the excess deaths were among people aged 45 to 64.
Half of the extra deaths happened during three days, from June 25 to 27.
The average temperatures on June 24 and 25, 2026, were the highest ever recorded in France for any month.
The last major heatwave in France with high excess deaths occurred in 2003, causing around 15,000 deaths.
Public health officials did not link the extra deaths solely to the heat, but the timing makes it likely related.
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At least seven oil tankers near Yemen turned around after the Iran-linked Houthi group declared a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia. The embargo bans ships from loading or unloading at Saudi ports and threatens to target vessels, raising concerns about trade through the Red Sea, a major route for oil shipments.
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Seven or more oil tankers changed course near Yemen after the Houthi group announced a maritime embargo on Saudi Arabia.
The Houthis banned ships from loading or unloading cargo at Saudi ports and said vessels could be targeted in their operational area.
Nearly 15% of global sea trade passes through the Red Sea, which connects key waterways like the Suez Canal and Bab al-Mandab Strait.
The Red Sea is a critical route for Saudi oil exports, especially since the Strait of Hormuz faces restrictions due to conflicts.
The EU's naval force recommended that ships linked to Israeli, US, or Saudi interests avoid the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden for safety reasons.
Saudi Arabia denies blocking Yemeni ports and has promised to protect its ships under international law.
Yemen has been in a civil war since 2014, with a Saudi-led coalition backing the government and ongoing conflict with the Houthi rebels.
Recent attacks and air strikes between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia have escalated tensions despite a previous informal truce.
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Andy Burnham has become Britain’s seventh prime minister since Brexit, and European leaders have welcomed him with hopes of closer UK-EU relations. Although Burnham focuses mostly on domestic issues, his plans to boost UK industry and reduce dependence on foreign technology could lead to new cooperation with the EU.
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Andy Burnham is the seventh British prime minister since Brexit.
EU leaders like Ursula von der Leyen, Emmanuel Macron, and Friedrich Merz have expressed support for better UK-EU ties.
Burnham opposed Brexit isolation in 2016 and hopes for eventual UK rejoining of the EU, but currently does not plan to push for re-entry.
He aims to unify the UK rather than reopen Brexit debates.
Burnham’s policies focus on domestic growth, industrial development, and economic sovereignty.
His approach may lower priority on direct trade negotiations with the EU.
Burnham seeks to reduce UK reliance on foreign datacentres and US-centered technology policies.
These goals align with the EU’s own plans for tech sovereignty and strategic autonomy, potentially leading to pragmatic cooperation.
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Prince George, born in 2013, has grown from a newborn into a teenager and future king. He has been in the public eye since birth, with his new birthday photo showing him dressed more formally as he starts a new phase of life, including attending boarding school.
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Prince George was born on July 22, 2013, at St Mary’s Hospital in London.
His first public photo was taken the day after his birth when his parents left the hospital.
He has appeared in public since early childhood, including royal tours overseas with his parents.
George began school in 2017 at Thomas’s Battersea in London and later moved to boarding school Eton College.
He has taken part in royal ceremonies, such as serving as a page boy at Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s wedding in 2018.
George attended Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral in 2022, marking a public moment of grief.
With the Queen’s passing, his grandfather became King Charles III, his father became Prince of Wales, and George became second in line to the throne.
His new birthday photo shows him in a suit, highlighting his growth into teenage years.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Lina Khan as chair of the city’s Economic Development Board and Tony Shorris as president of the Economic Development Corporation. These changes bring new leadership to major city agencies responsible for economic growth and large development projects.
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Lina Khan previously led the Federal Trade Commission under President Biden and advised Mayor Mamdani.
Tony Shorris has worked in New York City government since 1979 and was recently a partner at McKinsey & Co.
The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) manages over 60 million square feet of property and is the city’s largest landlord.
The EDC oversees about 100 active projects involving $6 billion in construction investment.
Major projects approved by the EDC include Hudson Yards, the High Line, Cornell Tech campus, and the city ferry system.
The EDC has faced criticism for being too aligned with business interests.
Mayor Mamdani has not appointed a deputy mayor for economic development but created a deputy mayor for economic justice instead.
These appointments signal a shift in how New York City approaches economic development.
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Tornadoes caused significant damage from the Midwest to the Northeast United States on Tuesday. At the same time, Tropical Storm Bertha affected the Gulf Coast, bringing strong winds and rough waves, especially in Panama City Beach, Florida.
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Tornadoes occurred in several states between the Midwest and Northeast regions.
These tornadoes caused major damage in the affected areas.
Tropical Storm Bertha reached winds of 59 miles per hour.
The Gulf Coast, including Florida's Panama City Beach, experienced rough surf and strong winds.
Authorities in the Gulf states are preparing for more impact from the storm.
The event highlights severe weather happening across different parts of the country on the same day.
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Anson Mount talks about the new fourth season of the TV show "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds." He says this season is the best so far and explains how the show keeps pushing creative limits.
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Anson Mount is an actor in "Star Trek: Strange New Worlds."
The show is currently in its fourth season.
Mount believes this season is the best one yet.
He feels the show continues to challenge the cast and creators.
The discussion about the season took place during an interview shown on CBS News.
"Star Trek: Strange New Worlds" is part of the larger Star Trek franchise.
The show is available to watch on CBS and related apps.
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France’s Environment Minister Monique Barbut offered to quit over a new law that allows some controversial pesticides again. President Emmanuel Macron refused her resignation, saying urgent climate action is needed.
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Environment Minister Monique Barbut disagreed with a bill reintroducing certain pesticides.
She submitted her resignation to President Macron because of this disagreement.
President Macron refused to accept her resignation.
The decision reflects the urgency to act on climate change.
The news was reported by FRANCE 24 on July 22, 2026.
The bill is controversial due to concerns about the environmental impact of pesticides.
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The UK government plans to change house selling rules in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland to reduce problems like last-minute price changes and failed sales. These changes aim to make selling and buying homes faster, cheaper, and more reliable by introducing a seller’s pack similar to Scotland’s system.
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New rules will affect house sales in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Problems like "gazumping" (seller changing buyer for a higher offer) and "gazundering" (buyer lowering offer last minute) will be targeted.
About one in three house sales fail before contracts are signed.
Failed sales cost sellers £400 million and the UK economy £1.5 billion yearly.
The government will introduce a seller’s pack, which provides key information upfront, like the system in Scotland.
The reforms aim to make house buying and selling faster and less likely to fail.
Nathan Emerson from PropertyMark and David Bridge, a conveyancing lawyer, discussed the plans on BBC Radio 4’s Money Box program.
The show aired on July 22, 2026, and was produced by the BBC.
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President Donald Trump has threatened to bomb an underground Iranian nuclear site known as Pickaxe Mountain. The U.S. administration is considering possible military action related to this location.
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Pickaxe Mountain is an underground nuclear facility in Iran.
The site is heavily protected and fortified.
President Donald Trump has publicly threatened to attack this site.
The U.S. government is currently thinking about military options against Iran.
The threat has caused increased attention on the nuclear site and Iran’s nuclear activities.
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President Donald Trump will attend a ceremony at Dover Air Force Base to receive the remains of four U.S. service members who were killed in the Middle East. This event is a formal and respectful transfer of fallen troops back to their families.
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President Trump plans to be present at the dignified transfer on Wednesday.
The ceremony will take place at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
Four U.S. service members who died in the Middle East will be returned to their families.
Two of the soldiers were killed by Iranian missile and drone attacks in Jordan.
This will be the third dignified transfer ceremony President Trump has attended since the war in Iran started in February.
The transfer ceremony is a solemn duty of the U.S. commander-in-chief.
Information about the soldiers was shared by an official who spoke anonymously.
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