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Prosecutors in Utah have started presenting evidence against Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk last September. The preliminary hearing will decide if there is enough evidence for Robinson to go to trial.
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The hearing began on Monday and will last five days.
Prosecutors want a judge to approve a trial for Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk.
Robinson has not said if he is guilty or innocent and has not entered a plea.
Robinson’s lawyers tried to stop the death penalty from being an option but failed.
President Donald Trump supports imposing the death penalty for Robinson.
Evidence includes a possible confession note, text messages, and video testimony from Robinson’s roommate.
Ballistics tests could not clearly link the bullet that killed Kirk to the alleged murder weapon.
Charlie Kirk was a conservative activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, encouraging young voters to support Trump.
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A woman named Jenny Racicot has accused Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, of sexual assault, which he denies. Platner has faced previous controversies and is preparing to continue his campaign against Republican Senator Susan Collins.
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Jenny Racicot, 41, alleges Platner forced her to have sex in late 2021 despite her objections.
Platner denies the sexual assault claims, calling them false and politically motivated.
Racicot and Platner had an on-and-off relationship lasting more than two years.
The report includes supporting evidence like messages and accounts from other individuals.
Platner secured the Democratic nomination and will face Senator Susan Collins in the general election.
Platner has been involved in past controversies, including a covered-up tattoo linked to Nazi imagery.
The campaign claims the allegations are coordinated attacks by political opponents.
Maine Democrats have until July 13 to replace Platner as a nominee, with a two-week window to choose a replacement.
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Graham Platner, the Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, said he is thinking about whether to continue his campaign after a woman accused him of sexual assault from 2021. Platner denied the claim but has not made a final decision about staying in the race against Republican Senator Susan Collins.
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Graham Platner is the Democratic nominee for Maine’s U.S. Senate seat.
A woman accused Platner of forcing her to have sex against her will about five years ago.
Platner denies the allegation.
He said he is taking time to decide his next steps in the campaign.
Platner wants to continue his goal of defeating Senator Susan Collins.
He showed some uncertainty by referring to the campaign in the past tense.
The story is still developing and may change as new information comes out.
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Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, responded to a news report featuring a woman who accused him of sexual assault during their previous relationship. Platner said the allegations are false and that he and his team are considering how to proceed with his campaign.
Key Facts
Graham Platner is running as a Democrat for the U.S. Senate seat from Maine.
A woman who dated Platner accused him of sexual assault.
The accusation was made public in a Politico news report.
Platner called the allegations false and serious.
He stated that he and his campaign are taking time to think about the best way forward.
Platner is an oyster farmer by profession.
This development could affect his Senate campaign.
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The US Supreme Court allowed Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to check users’ ages and get parental permission before minors download apps or make purchases. The law is still being challenged in lower courts over its impact on free speech rights.
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Texas passed the App Store Accountability Act in 2025, signed by Governor Greg Abbott.
The law requires app store accounts for users under 18 to link to a parent or guardian.
Parents must be notified of an app’s age rating and approve downloads for minors.
Texas argues the law protects children from harmful online content.
Opponents say it violates free speech by forcing proof of age before accessing apps.
Apple, Google, and student groups are among those challenging the law.
A federal judge previously blocked the law, comparing it to forcing bookstores to check age.
A federal appeals court allowed the law to take effect during the ongoing legal fight.
The Supreme Court did not stop the law from being enforced while cases continue.
This law is part of a wider effort to increase parental control over children’s online use.
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A heat wave in New York City and the Northeast ended as heavy rain and storms caused flash flooding and property damage. Officials warned of dangers like rising water in basements and investigated possible heat-related deaths in New Jersey.
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Flash flood warnings were issued for parts of New York, Philadelphia, and New Jersey due to heavy rain.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani advised people to leave basement apartments if water levels rose.
The roof of a BJ’s Wholesale Club in Ocean Township, New Jersey, partially collapsed because of the rain.
Two people were trapped briefly at the store but escaped unharmed.
The heat wave brought record highs, such as 104°F (40°C) at LaGuardia Airport in New York.
At least 29 possible heat-related deaths are being investigated in New Jersey.
About 450,000 people across the U.S. experienced power outages due to storm damage.
The heat dome kept nighttime temperatures high, preventing cooling during the nights last week.
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President Donald Trump talked about renovation work he is doing at the White House during a Rose Garden lunch. He mentioned that paint is being removed from the entrance columns as part of the improvements.
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President Trump is overseeing renovation projects at the White House.
The renovations include removing many layers of paint from the columns at the Pennsylvania Avenue entrance.
He mentioned spending "a lot of love" on the White House updates.
The event took place during a lunch on the Rose Garden patio.
The lunch was for his investment accounts named for children born during his second term.
Trump also referenced the launch of "Trump Accounts" designed for kids.
The event included ringing the opening bell on Wall Street.
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The U.S. Supreme Court refused to stop Texas from enforcing a law that requires app stores to verify the age of users and get parental permission before minors can download apps or make in-app purchases. This law, called the Texas App Store Accountability Act, aims to protect children but has been challenged by groups who say it violates free speech rights.
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The Supreme Court denied petitions to block the Texas law on June 29, 2026.
The law requires app stores to check the age of users and get parents' consent for minors.
A 5th Circuit Court of Appeals panel allowed the law to take effect, reversing a lower court ruling.
Plaintiffs include the Computer & Communications Industry Association and a group called Students Engaged in Advancing Texas.
The plaintiffs argue the law restricts access to free speech material like news and education.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defends the law, saying it protects children from inappropriate content and privacy risks.
Supporters say children can face privacy invasions and be exposed to harmful content without parental knowledge if the law is not enforced.
The case highlights a conflict between protecting children and protecting free speech online.
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The number of people covered by Obamacare health insurance dropped a lot in many states over the past year, according to new data from the federal government. This drop happened after special government help to pay premiums ended in January, causing millions of Americans to lose coverage.
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Ohio and Oklahoma lost about one-third of their Obamacare enrollees in the past year.
Nationwide, 2.6 million fewer people had Obamacare plans in February compared to the previous year.
The data include people who signed up, renewed, and paid their first premiums in 2026.
The decline followed the end of enhanced premium subsidies that helped lower monthly insurance costs.
Health insurance costs increased sharply after the subsidies expired, causing some to stop coverage.
States like Arizona, South Carolina, Minnesota, Indiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Missouri also lost more than a quarter of their enrollees.
Florida still has many people using Obamacare, partly because it did not expand Medicaid and has many gig workers.
The federal government suggested fraud reduction efforts might have affected enrollment numbers, but analysts say the main cause was subsidy expiration and stricter immigrant eligibility.
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New federal data shows many states had big drops in the number of people with Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) health plans over the past year. Ohio and Oklahoma each lost about one-third of their enrollees after enhanced financial help ended in January, causing about 2.6 million fewer people nationwide to be covered in February compared to last year.
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The Affordable Care Act enrollment fell sharply in many states during the past year.
Ohio and Oklahoma each lost nearly one-third of their Obamacare enrollees.
The data covers all 50 states and is the first complete report showing these declines.
The drop happened after enhanced subsidies (extra financial help) ended in January.
Overall, about 2.6 million fewer Americans had Obamacare plans in February versus the previous year.
The data was released in late June by the Trump administration.
The report was first covered by The Associated Press.
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Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Maine, faces a new sexual assault allegation from a woman who claims he forced her to have sex in 2021. Platner denies the accusation but is considering how it may affect his campaign against Republican Senator Susan Collins.
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A woman named Jenny Racicot accused Platner of sexual assault in 2021.
Platner denies the claim, calling it false and serious.
Platner won the Democratic primary in Maine and is running against Senator Susan Collins.
The allegation coincides with Maine’s deadline for replacing general election nominees, which is July 13, 2026.
A recent poll shows 75% of voters want Platner to quit if new negative stories appear.
Platner has faced previous controversies, including offensive comments and a tattoo criticized as resembling Nazi imagery.
Racicot said she delayed going public because she did not want to be known as a rape victim but later felt voters should know more about Platner’s character.
Platner is reflecting on whether to continue his campaign amid the new allegation and political pressure.
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A group of lawmakers from both parties wants to change Social Security rules so that wealthy Americans pay taxes on all their earnings, not just up to a certain limit. This proposal aims to prevent Social Security funds from running out, which could happen by 2032, and would raise money mainly from high earners.
Key Facts
Social Security's trust fund might run out by late 2032, risking cuts to benefits.
Currently, workers and employers pay a 6.2% tax on income up to $184,500 (in 2026).
Income above $184,500 is not taxed for Social Security.
Senators Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Moreno want to remove this tax cap so rich people pay on all income.
About 6% of workers earn above the current tax limit and would be affected.
Raising or removing the cap could bring in about $3 trillion over 10 years.
This change could cover roughly two-thirds of Social Security’s 75-year funding gap.
Some lawmakers propose increasing taxes on high earners instead of cutting benefits.
There is a bipartisan discussion, but some Republicans oppose raising taxes on the wealthy.
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Senator Mitch McConnell is still recovering in the hospital after being admitted on June 14. His office has not shared many details about his health or if he will attend the Senate when it meets again next week.
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Senator Mitch McConnell was hospitalized starting June 14.
His office said he is receiving excellent care.
He has been in the hospital for several weeks.
A statement said he would not vote during the recent Senate session.
His most recent update says he is improving.
No details have been given about the cause of his hospitalization.
It is unclear if he will be present when the Senate returns next week.
McConnell’s office thanked people for their support during his recovery.
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A woman in Idaho, Andrea Shaw, has been charged with first-degree murder after the deaths of her 18-month-old twin sons. The twins were found dead in their bed last year, and the cause is still unclear, though authorities allege suffocation.
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Andrea Shaw, 23, was indicted for the murder of her twin toddlers, Tyson and Dallas.
The twins were found dead in a shared bed on May 1, 2023, in Payette, Idaho.
Police responded to a call about a possibly deceased child and found both twins dead.
The cause of death has not been publicly released, but police allege suffocation.
Shaw and her husband claimed on a podcast that vaccines caused the twins’ deaths.
Shaw’s lawyer also suggested vaccines were to blame but provided no evidence.
Shaw was arrested on June 30 and is held on a $2 million bond.
Shaw has filed a civil lawsuit against the American Academy of Pediatrics, claiming no cause of death was found.
The case is now in court, and the next hearing is on July 14.
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President Donald Trump said he does not talk to his children about business while serving as president, but he thinks it is allowed. His family reportedly made over $1 billion last year from cryptocurrency, which has raised questions about profiting during his presidency.
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President Trump mentioned George Washington to support his family's financial gains.
Financial disclosures revealed his family earned more than $1 billion from cryptocurrency last year.
The president's sons manage the family business, the Trump Organization, during his presidency.
Some people have criticized the family for making large profits while he is in office.
President Trump stated he does not discuss business with his children while serving as president but believes it is permitted.
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A fueling problem at Boston Logan International Airport on Sunday night caused a stop in ground operations, leading to flight cancellations and delays. The issue was fixed by 10 p.m., and flights returned to normal. This happened during one of the busiest holiday travel periods in 15 years.
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A low fuel pressure event triggered an automatic shutdown of the fuel system at Boston Logan Airport Sunday night.
The problem caused a ground stop lasting several hours and made the airport tarmac crowded with planes waiting for gates.
Flights continued to arrive despite the congestion and delays.
BOSFuel, the company operating the fuel system, restored full fuel flow by 10 p.m. ET.
No further fuel system disruptions are expected after the fix.
The fueling issue added to earlier delays caused by thunderstorms in the area that day.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) managed over 300,000 domestic flights during the holiday weekend, its busiest July 4th period in 15 years.
A similar fuel system outage at Logan Airport caused a brief ground stop in September 2024.
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Senator Mitch McConnell is still recovering in the hospital while the Senate is not meeting. His office has given few details about his health or when he might return to work.
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McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14 and is receiving care.
His staff said he is "continuing his recovery" and "continues to improve."
The senator has not been voting recently due to his health.
McConnell is 84 years old and serving his last Senate term, which ends in January.
He has had multiple hospital stays and health issues in recent years, including a concussion in 2023 and several falls.
McConnell had polio as a child, affecting his mobility.
He was the longest-serving Senate leader and stepped down from that role last year.
McConnell often uses a wheelchair to get around while working at the Senate.
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House Oversight Chair James Comer criticized some Republican senators for not supporting the SAVE America Act, a bill that would require voters to show valid ID when voting. He questioned their strength in opposing the measure.
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James Comer is the House Oversight Chair and a Republican from Kentucky.
Comer criticized Senate Republicans who do not support the SAVE America Act.
The SAVE America Act would require voters to present a valid ID to vote.
Comer expressed frustration with Republican senators he considers "weak" for opposing this bill.
This discussion took place during a public statement on a Sunday.
The focus is on voter ID laws and election rules.
The disagreement is mainly within the Republican Party.
The SAVE America Act is backed by President Donald Trump.
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Senator Mitch McConnell from Kentucky is in the hospital recovering from an undisclosed health issue. His office has reported that he is improving but has not shared specific details about his condition or when he will return to the Senate.
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Sen. Mitch McConnell was admitted to the hospital on June 14, 2026.
His office says he is "continuing his recovery" and "continues to improve."
There has been no detailed update on his illness or recovery progress.
He will likely miss Senate sessions while the Senate is out of session.
McConnell is 84 years old and has had several health problems in recent years, including a concussion and falls.
He had polio as a child, which affects his mobility even now.
McConnell was the longest-serving Senate leader and is currently finishing his final term, ending in January.
He often uses a wheelchair to get around but remains active in his Senate role when in session.
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A new poll shows Francesca Hong, a Democratic socialist, leading the Democratic primary for governor in Wisconsin. The state is an important battleground where President Donald Trump narrowly won in 2024. Hong faces competition from other Democrats and Republicans in a close race.
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Francesca Hong leads the Democratic primary with 30% support.
Her closest Democratic rival, Mandela Barnes, has 28%, and Sara Rodriguez has 19%.
About 23% of Democratic primary voters remain undecided.
In hypothetical general election matchups, Hong leads Republican Tom Tiffany 47% to 44%.
Other Democratic candidates, Barnes and Rodriguez, also lead Tiffany but by slightly larger margins.
The poll surveyed about 700 likely voters, with a margin of error around 4-5 percentage points.
Wisconsin was decided by less than 1 percentage point in favor of President Donald Trump in 2024.
Some Democrats worry that a progressive candidate like Hong could struggle in the general election compared to more moderate candidates.
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