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• Over 56,000 immigrants are currently in ICE detention.
• About half of these detainees, or around 30,000 people, have no criminal convictions.
• This group of non-criminal detainees has experienced the most significant growth in recent months.
• The Trump administration aims for 3,000 ICE arrests daily.
• Detentions of non-criminal immigrants nearly doubled since May 2025.
• Despite the focus on violent criminals, collateral immigration arrests are happening for those without legal U.S. status.
• Pastor Maurilio Ambrocio, a Guatemalan immigrant with no criminal record, was detained and deported after living in the U.S. for 30 years.
• Some Trump supporters, like neighbor Greg Johns, express discomfort with the current approach to immigration enforcement.

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• Michael Madsen was 67 years old when he died.
• He passed away in his home in Malibu, California.
• Authorities responded to a 911 call and found him unresponsive.
• He is believed to have died from cardiac arrest.
• Madsen was known for roles in Quentin Tarantino films like "Reservoir Dogs" and "Kill Bill: Vol. 2."
• In his career, he played various characters, from law enforcers to criminals.
• He also did voice work for video games, like "Grand Theft Auto III."
• Madsen was born in Chicago in September 1957.
• He is survived by four children, including actor Christian Madsen.

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• MIT conducted a study on the effects of AI chatbots.
• The study focused on how tools like ChatGPT might influence critical thinking skills.
• Critical thinking is the ability to analyze situations or information carefully and thoughtfully.
• The research raises concerns about over-reliance on AI tools affecting independent thinking.
• The study seeks to understand how people can use AI without losing their ability to think for themselves.

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• A ferry called KMP Tunu Pratama Jaya sank near Bali, Indonesia.
• The ferry had 53 passengers and 12 crew members on board.
• Six people have died, and bodies, including a mother and her 3-year-old son, have been recovered.
• Authorities rescued 30 people, while 29 remain missing.
• Strong waves and darkness hindered nighttime rescue efforts.
• Rescuers used a helicopter and 15 boats, supported by fishermen, to search for survivors.
• Some survivors were unconscious when found due to drifting in rough waters.
• The cause of the accident is under investigation, with a possible engine room leak reported by survivors.

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• Over 70 writers are involved in this effort.
• They sent an open letter to literary publishers.
• The letter outlines their concerns about AI in writing.
• The writers' main demand is for publishers not to release AI-written books.
• AI, or artificial intelligence, refers to machines performing tasks that typically require human intelligence.
• The writers aim to protect the role of human authors.

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• In June, the U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs.
• The unemployment rate dropped by 0.1% from May, reaching 4.1%.
• Government jobs, especially state-level education positions, saw significant growth, adding a total of 73,000 jobs.
• The healthcare sector added 39,000 jobs, while social assistance employment increased by 19,000.
• Federal employment decreased by 7,000 jobs, contributing to a total loss of 69,000 since January.
• Average hourly wages rose by 0.2% from May and 3.7% compared to the previous year.
• The private sector showed little change in employment due to uncertainties around tariffs and immigration policies.
• Weekly jobless claims fell by 4,000 to 233,000, indicating relatively low layoffs.

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• The U.K. High Court criticized MI5 for misleading courts about an informant.
• A woman, referred to as "Beth," accused her former partner, "X," of abuse.
• "X" allegedly used his MI5 ties to claim he had immunity from the law.
• Beth's case first became public through a BBC report in 2022.
• MI5 admitted to inaccuracies in past statements but claimed they were internal errors.
• The High Court recommended an independent investigation into MI5's conduct.
• The case has raised questions about MI5's practice of keeping secrets and its oversight.
• MI5 stated it never knowingly lied but emphasized the need to protect agent identities.

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• China aims to be a top player in the fields of AI and EVs.
• In AI, having access to large amounts of data is crucial for developing advanced technologies.
• China is involved in a competitive price battle to gain an advantage in the electric vehicle industry.
• A data worker in China is involved in tagging information that helps train self-driving car technology.
• Self-driving cars use AI systems to operate and navigate without human drivers.

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• Kilmar Ábrego García was mistakenly deported from the US to El Salvador.
• He was detained at the Cecot prison in El Salvador, where he claims he was beaten and tortured.
• Court documents say he lost 30 pounds during his detention due to mistreatment.
• García was extradited back to the US in June to face human trafficking charges, which he denies.
• His wife sued the Trump administration, alleging mistreatment and wrongful deportation.
• El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele previously stated that the country’s prisons are free from abuses.
• The Trump administration initially refused to bring García back to the US, though a judge ordered it.
• In the US, a judge ruled he could be released, but he remains in jail due to fears of another deportation.

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• A man was attacked and killed by a bear in Romania's mountains.
• The attack occurred on the Transfagarasan road, a popular tourist spot.
• The bear dragged the man down an 80-meter ravine.
• The victim wore a helmet and protective gear, but the injuries were too severe.
• Authorities said the man parked near a sign warning against feeding bears.
• Romania has the largest brown bear population in the European Union.
• Human-bear encounters in Romania have increased, leading to more deadly incidents.
• The environment ministry estimates there are between 10,400 and 12,800 bears in Romania.
• Former officials suggest reducing the bear population for better management.
• Conservationists point to mismanagement as a key problem in preventing such incidents.

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• Luis Ortiz, a pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, is under investigation for gambling by MLB.
• Ortiz has been put on non-disciplinary leave and will not play until after the All-Star break, at the earliest.
• The investigation details were first reported by The Athletic.
• Ortiz joined the Guardians in a trade with the Pittsburgh Pirates last December.
• He has a record of 4 wins and 9 losses with a 4.36 ERA this season.
• Ortiz's nine losses are among the highest in the American League this season.
• Joey Cantillo will replace Ortiz as the starting pitcher for a game against the Chicago Cubs.
• The MLB has a history of suspending players and officials involved in gambling, including a lifetime ban for a different player, Tucupita Marcano, last year.

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• Bryan Kohberger agreed to plead guilty to avoid the death penalty for the murder of four students.
• The prosecutor shared key evidence, including DNA from a Q-tip found in the garbage, that connects Kohberger to the crime.
• Surveillance footage and cell phone tracking placed Kohberger near the crime scenes before and during the time of the killings.
• The murders occurred on November 13, 2022, at a rental home near the University of Idaho campus.
• Kohberger attacked and killed the victims using a knife.
• Kohberger had started a doctoral program in criminal justice nearby months before the murders.
• Evidence showed Kohberger's phone was in the area of the crime 23 times before the stabbings.
• After the murders, Kohberger took extensive measures to evade detection.

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• Diogo Jota was 28 years old and played for Liverpool.
• He died in a car crash on the A-52 highway in Zamora, Spain.
• Jota's brother, Andre Silva, also died in the crash.
• Jota last played for Portugal’s national team in the UEFA Nations League final on June 8, 2025.
• He appeared in 49 games for Portugal and debuted internationally in November 2019.
• Jota helped Liverpool win several titles, including the Premier League and FA Cup.
• He scored 65 goals in 182 games for Liverpool.
• Jota married his longtime partner just days before his passing.

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• The Supreme Court will review cases involving Idaho and West Virginia about transgender students in school sports.
• Two weeks ago, the Court upheld a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
• Over 24 states have passed laws preventing transgender women and girls from taking part in certain sports.
• Republican leaders argue these laws ensure fairness in women's and girls' sports.
• The University of Pennsylvania changed records from a transgender swimmer and will apologize to other female athletes as part of settling a case.
• The new Supreme Court case involves Becky Pepper-Jackson, a transgender student from West Virginia.
• The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals supported Pepper-Jackson’s rights based on equal protection and Title IX, which bans sex discrimination in education.
• Idaho was the first state to ban transgender women and girls from public school sports teams in 2020.

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• ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a government agency involved in enforcing immigration laws.
• The Trump administration has focused on cracking down on unauthorized immigrants in the workforce.
• Industries like agriculture, construction, and long-term care heavily rely on immigrant labor.
• ICE is actively conducting raids on businesses believed to employ unauthorized workers.
• These raids affect the ability of these industries to retain their workforce.
• Representatives from affected industries are discussing the challenges of maintaining sufficient staff.

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• Diogo Jota was 28 years old and played for Liverpool Football Club.
• The car crash happened in Spain, where Jota and his brother Andre were traveling.
• Andre Jota, also a footballer, was in the car during the accident.
• The crash occurred two weeks after Diogo Jota married Rute Cardoso.
• Liverpool Football Club has requested privacy for the family and expressed support.
• The Prime Minister of Portugal and sports organizations expressed their condolences.
• Diogo Jota had played around 50 times for Portugal's national football team.
• Many football clubs and players publicly mourned the loss.

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• Thailand appointed Phumtham Wechayachai as acting prime minister.
• The Constitutional Court suspended leader Paetongtarn Shinawatra.
• Paetongtarn was involved in a phone call with Cambodia's ex-leader, Hun Sen.
• The call led to allegations of breaching ministerial ethics.
• Paetongtarn was temporarily barred from office while under investigation.
• She had referred to Hun Sen as "Uncle" during the call.
• Paetongtarn was also appointed culture minister before the suspension.
• Her government faced challenges with low popularity and economic issues.

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• Employers in the U.S. added 147,000 jobs in June.
• The unemployment rate went down from 4.2% in May to 4.1% in June.
• In June, state governments hired 47,000 workers, and healthcare companies hired 39,000 workers.
• Manufacturing jobs decreased by 7,000 in June.
• Average hourly wages increased by 0.2% from May and by 3.7% compared to the previous year.
• The Labor Department revised the job numbers for April and June, adding 16,000 more jobs than initially reported.
• The Federal Reserve has raised interest rates 11 times in recent years, slowing down hiring but not stopping it.
• Tariffs set by President Trump have caused uncertainty for businesses, affecting decisions in manufacturing companies.

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• Airstrikes in Gaza killed 94 Palestinians, including 45 seeking aid.
• The Israeli military did not comment on the airstrikes.
• Amnesty International claims the aid distribution is "militarized" and amounts to starvation tactics.
• Israel denies accusations of genocide and is challenging the claims in the International Court of Justice.
• The Gaza Health Ministry reports over 57,000 Palestinians have died since the war began.
• There are ongoing discussions about a possible ceasefire, though challenges persist.
• Hamas launched attacks that led to the conflict on October 7, 2023, resulting in 1,200 deaths in southern Israel and 250 hostages.
• Amnesty condemned Israel and the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's approach to aid distribution.

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