The article gives parents ideas for fun and affordable activities to do with kids during the six-week summer holidays in the UK. It suggests focusing on local trips, enjoying simple moments, and using available community resources instead of expensive vacations abroad.
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Summer holidays last six weeks for most children in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, but Scottish kids return to school earlier.
Holidays abroad can be expensive, with examples showing UK trips costing much less than overseas ones like Majorca.
Family Holiday Charity recommends local trips for social and communication benefits.
Creating memories doesn’t require high spending; simple activities like baking, picnics, or playing board games can be meaningful.
Local pools and parks offer affordable entertainment options.
Parents are encouraged to plan a mix of low-cost local activities using calendars or “bucket lists.”
Spending quality time with children is highlighted as important for family bonding.
Budgeting first helps reduce stress and guilt related to holiday activities.
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The White House correspondents’ dinner was held in Washington after being postponed due to a shooting near the event venue in April. President Donald Trump attended and gave a speech described as both unifying and tough, marking his first time speaking at this dinner during his presidency.
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The original White House correspondents’ dinner was canceled in April after a man fired a shotgun outside the ballroom.
The event was rescheduled and held at the Waldorf Astoria hotel in Washington.
President Trump attended and delivered a speech described by the White House press secretary as “unifying yet vicious, and serious yet hilarious.”
The dinner honored Victor Gonzales, a Secret Service officer wounded during the April shooting, and hotel staff who assisted guests.
The shooter, Cole Allen, has pleaded not guilty to trying to assassinate the president.
The Secret Service prepared a strong security plan for the event, expecting possible trouble.
This was President Trump’s first speech at the correspondents’ dinner in either of his two terms, after boycotting it in his first term.
Some notable guests from the original planned event in April, like Melania Trump, JD Vance, and Marco Rubio, did not attend this time.
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President Trump left the NATO summit in Turkey using an older Air Force One plane instead of the newer one after U.S. officials found a credible threat from Iran and their allied groups to attack his plane. The Secret Service changed the travel plan quickly to keep the president safe.
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President Trump flew from Turkey on an older Air Force One jet.
A newer plane donated by Qatar was available but not used.
U.S. officials detected a credible threat from Iran and its proxy groups.
There was a plot to fire a missile at the president’s plane.
The Secret Service acted fast to change the plan for the president’s safety.
The threat information was first reported by The New York Times.
The news came during the NATO summit earlier this month.
The story is ongoing and subject to updates.
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The Pentagon reduced the reported number of U.S. troops killed in the Iran war from 18 to 14. This change has caused criticism and raised questions about how the military counts its casualties.
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The Pentagon originally reported 18 U.S. troops killed in the Iran conflict.
The official number was lowered to 14 troops.
This reduction in the death count happened recently.
The change has led to public and media criticism of the Pentagon.
Officials have been asked to explain the reason for the discrepancy.
The issue highlights concerns about transparency in military reporting.
Details on why the number was changed have not been fully disclosed.
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A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs has sickened 98 people in 17 states since November. The eggs were sold by Midwest Poultry Services and have sell-by dates from July 20 to August 17; 26 people were hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported.
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98 people fell ill with salmonella between November 21 and June 30 across 17 states.
Midwest Poultry Services recalled eggs produced and distributed from Texas farms between June 6 and July 3.
The recalled eggs were sold under various brand names at stores including Kroger and Brookshire Grocery in several states.
Tests found salmonella in egg samples from Midwest Poultry’s Texas farms, matching the bacteria strain in sick people.
Symptoms of salmonella include diarrhea, fever, vomiting, dehydration, and stomach cramps.
Most people recover within a week, but young children, older adults, and people with weak immune systems may get very sick.
Consumers are advised to check for recalled eggs and throw them away or return them for a refund.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing disclaimers to be placed outside the Smithsonian’s Museum of American History. These disclaimers will inform visitors that some exhibits might not represent President Trump’s view of U.S. history.
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President Trump issued the executive order on a Friday.
The order requires warning signs outside the Smithsonian’s Museum of American History.
The signs will tell people that some exhibits differ from President Trump’s perspective on history.
The executive order is titled “Restoring trust in the Smithsonian Institution.”
President Trump referred to a recent report to support his decision.
The goal is to address how history is presented at the museum.
This action involves a major national museum under the U.S. government.
The Smithsonian Institution is a prominent group of museums and research centers.
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The White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D.C., will be held again on Friday night but with a smaller size and stronger security. The original event was stopped in April because a gunman entered the venue.
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The dinner event will take place in Washington, D.C. on Friday night.
The event will be smaller than originally planned.
Security will be increased at the event.
The original White House Correspondents' Dinner in April was interrupted.
The interruption happened because a gunman stormed into the event.
The event honors journalists who cover the White House and political news.
The White House Correspondents' Dinner is an annual event.
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A 16-year-old student in Georgia pleaded guilty to a school shooting at Apalachee High School. The student admitted to killing two students and two teachers and injuring nine others during the attack nearly two years ago.
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The shooting happened at Apalachee High School in Georgia.
The suspect is a 16-year-old student.
The student pleaded guilty in a Georgia courtroom.
Two students were killed in the shooting.
Two teachers were also killed.
Nine other people were wounded during the attack.
The event occurred almost two years ago.
The case was reported by CBS News correspondent Jericka Duncan.
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A small plane crashed onto a rocky island off the coast of Washington state after briefly flying low over the water. All 11 people on board survived the accident.
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The crash happened off the coast of Washington state.
The plane skimmed just above the water before hitting the island.
The island in question is rocky, making landing difficult.
There were 11 people on the plane.
Everyone on board survived the crash.
The incident took place on a Thursday.
The event was captured on video and reported by CBS News.
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President Donald Trump ordered the Interior Department to put up signs outside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History that accuse the museum of presenting inaccurate information. The signs will tell visitors that the museum exhibits need updating and suggest other places for learning American history.
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President Trump asked the Interior Department to install signs outside the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
The signs will claim the museum's displays are inaccurate and need to be changed.
The order involves Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, the National Park Service, and a White House domestic policy assistant working together to create the signs.
The signs will point visitors to other sources of American history information.
There will also be signs criticizing the museum for not properly honoring the Declaration of Independence's 250th anniversary.
The American Historical Association defended the Smithsonian’s approach, stressing the importance of accuracy and scholarship in history.
The museum’s director, Anthea Hartig, said the museum tells both the country's achievements and its shortcomings as a way to respect American history.
A recent White House report accused the museum of "ideological capture," saying it uses history to divide citizens rather than unite them.
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A student journalist from Howard University, Ssanyu Lukoma, was honored at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. She talked about her goals for a career in journalism on a CBS News program.
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The White House Correspondents' Dinner honors student journalists and reporters from across the United States.
Ssanyu Lukoma is a student journalist at Howard University.
Lukoma was recognized at the recent White House Correspondents' Dinner event.
She appeared on CBS News’ show "The Takeout" to share her career aspirations.
The event took place on a Friday night.
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President Donald Trump has ordered signs to be put outside the Smithsonian’s U.S. history museum claiming some exhibits show inaccurate information. The signs will inform visitors about a White House report criticizing the museum’s storytelling and will direct people to what the administration calls more accurate history resources.
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President Trump issued an order to place signs outside the Smithsonian’s American history museum about exhibit inaccuracies.
The signs will mention a White House report that says the museum’s history is not inspiring or unifying.
The Smithsonian’s exhibits cannot be changed directly by the President because the institution operates independently.
The signs will be placed on sidewalks managed by the National Park Service, which the executive order affects.
The order also includes creating a temporary exhibit to correct what the White House calls inaccurate history.
Anthea M. Hartig, director of the museum, disagrees with the White House report and asserts their exhibits are accurate and inspiring.
The Smithsonian reports to the Secretary Lonnie Bunch and a Board of Regents, not the President.
This order is part of President Trump’s ongoing efforts to change cultural institutions to align with conservative views.
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President Trump introduced new tariffs affecting imports from over 80 countries. These tariffs took effect on Friday and cover nearly all products imported into the U.S., replacing earlier tariffs that the Supreme Court had invalidated.
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The new tariffs apply to more than 80 countries.
They cover almost all imports into the United States.
This set replaces previous tariffs that were struck down by the Supreme Court.
President Trump referred to the earlier tariffs as starting on "liberation day."
The new tariffs took effect on a Friday.
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A judge will decide if singer D4vid will go to trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. This comes after the doctor who did the autopsy gave important testimony at a preliminary hearing.
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The victim is a 14-year-old girl named Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Singer D4vid is accused of her murder.
A judge will decide whether to hold a jury trial for D4vid.
The decision follows testimony from the doctor who performed the autopsy on the victim.
The hearing is part of the early steps in the legal process.
The autopsy doctor’s testimony has been described as disturbing.
The case is currently covered by CBS News.
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David Brooks and Ruth Marcus discussed recent political events, focusing on the ongoing conflict involving Iran and its effects on the economy and people. They also talked about a new U.S.-Saudi agreement on nuclear energy and how some Republican primary winners support claims that the 2020 election was unfair.
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The discussion highlighted the long-term nature of the Iran conflict and its costs.
The economic impact of the Iran war was a key concern.
The human toll, or suffering caused by the war, was also addressed.
The United States and Saudi Arabia have made a new deal on nuclear energy.
Some candidates who support claims that the 2020 election was stolen won GOP primaries.
The conversation took place on a political news program with Amna Nawaz.
Participants included David Brooks from The Atlantic and Ruth Marcus from The New Yorker.
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A plane crashed into the water near the coast of Washington state but made a crash landing. Separately, the suspect involved in the Apalachee High School shooting admitted guilt in a courtroom in Georgia.
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A plane crash landed off the coast of Washington state.
No further details on passengers or injuries were provided.
The suspect from the Apalachee High School shooting case pleaded guilty.
This guilty plea happened during a court session in Georgia.
These events were reported on CBS Evening News on July 24.
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President Donald Trump and Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro gave very different reactions to NBA player LeBron James joining the Philadelphia 76ers. Trump favored Michael Jordan in a debate over the best basketball player, while Shapiro declared a special day to welcome James to the city.
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LeBron James is transferring to the Philadelphia 76ers basketball team.
President Trump supports Michael Jordan as the best player and suggested LeBron James might dislike him.
Governor Josh Shapiro declared "LeBron James Day" in Pennsylvania to celebrate James joining the team.
LeBron James has previously criticized President Trump for his comments on NFL anthem protests and race issues.
Michael Jordan has said players should not be criticized for kneeling during the national anthem.
Jordan’s representatives said he has not publicly endorsed any political candidate in the 2024 election.
The exchanges highlight ongoing tensions involving sports figures, race, and politics in the U.S.
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Lorenzo Thompson, a Southwest Airlines flight attendant, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on July 14 at Nashville International Airport for overstaying his visa. He is currently held in a detention center in Mississippi while his immigration case continues.
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Lorenzo Thompson entered the U.S. legally from Jamaica in April 2021.
His visa was set to expire in October 2021, but he stayed past that date.
ICE arrested him for overstaying his visa and keeping to remain in the country illegally.
Supporters say he has a valid work permit and an ongoing immigration case, which could allow him to work legally.
Thompson is held in Adams County Correctional Center in Natchez, Mississippi.
Southwest Airlines’ union and friends say he followed legal steps toward citizenship.
The Department of Homeland Security encourages people overstaying visas to leave voluntarily using a government app and offers money and free flights for self-deportation.
The legal details about Thompson’s status are disputed between government officials and his supporters.
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A new poll in Georgia shows Senator Jon Ossoff leading his Republican opponent by nine points in his race for reelection. The governor’s race in Georgia is very close, with Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms slightly ahead of Republican Rick Jackson, but the difference could be due to chance.
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Senator Jon Ossoff is running for reelection in Georgia.
Ossoff holds a nine-point lead over Republican Mike Collins.
The governor’s race in Georgia is between Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms and Republican Rick Jackson.
The governor’s race is very close and within the margin of error, meaning the result is uncertain.
The poll was conducted by AARP in Georgia.
The information was discussed by reporters from CBS News and the Atlanta Journal-Constitution.
The poll provides insight into two key races in Georgia for the upcoming election.
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The Trump administration told a court that it canceled some federal green energy grants last year only because of the political party in power in those states. The Department of Energy identified 624 grants that might be cut, and officials said politics was the main reason for choosing which grants to stop.
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The Department of Energy canceled some green energy grants last year.
The Trump administration admitted that decisions were based on states’ political affiliations.
A lawyer from the Department of Energy, Jeff Novak, made this statement in a court filing.
The department created a list of 624 grants that could be canceled.
The White House Office was involved in deciding which grants to end.
The cancellations targeted states based on which political party controlled them.
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