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Avi Loeb, a Harvard astronomer known for his unusual ideas about aliens, was appointed by the White House to lead a scientific team studying unidentified flying objects (UFOs), now called unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP). The team will try to understand the origins of strange objects seen by the military and report to a new government UFO panel created under President Donald Trump’s direction.
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Avi Loeb is a former head of Harvard’s astronomy department and a cosmologist.
Loeb believes some UAPs might have human or possibly alien origins but starts with a national security viewpoint.
The new White House panel on UAPs is part of President Trump’s effort to make UFO information more public.
Loeb’s theories about alien objects have caused debate within the scientific community.
The team includes scientists and UFO enthusiasts, such as retired Rear Admiral Timothy Gallaudet and billionaire Ben Lamm.
Loeb’s group has asked the Pentagon for videos and documents about UAP incidents.
The panel meets privately but plans to share findings with the public and create a website.
President Trump ordered greater transparency on UFOs earlier in 2024, and the Pentagon has released some related materials.
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This article shares a clip from a 1990 CBS special hosted by Charles Kuralt about how Americans celebrate the Fourth of July. It highlights different traditions like parades, river tubing, axe throwing, and pig contests across the country.
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The original broadcast was in 1990 on CBS during primetime.
Charles Kuralt, the "Sunday Morning" host, presented the show.
The program showed various ways people celebrate Independence Day.
Activities included parades, tubing down rivers, axe throwing, and greased pig contests.
The clip was rebroadcast on "Sunday Morning" on July 1, 2007.
The celebrations featured happen all over the United States.
The article links to watch the segment on the CBS News app or website.
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The article discusses whether President Donald Trump can use a "pocket veto" to stop a popular housing bill from becoming law. It explains that while President Trump may not focus on constitutional details, the veto power is important to the country’s Founders and remains relevant today.
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A pocket veto is a way for the president to reject a bill without formally vetoing it.
It happens when the president does not sign a bill within 10 days while Congress is not in session.
If the pocket veto is used, the bill does not become law.
The housing bill mentioned in the article is popular among lawmakers or the public.
The article points out that President Trump might not be concerned with formal legal rules.
The veto power was established by the country’s Founders to balance government powers.
Understanding the veto can help citizens see how laws are approved or blocked.
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In Colorado’s Democratic primary elections, progressive candidates defeated several established lawmakers, including incumbent Dianna DeGette, who lost to labor activist Melat Kiros. These results show a shift toward more left-leaning candidates within the party ahead of the November midterm elections.
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Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old labor rights activist and lawyer, won against 30-year incumbent Dianna DeGette in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District.
Kiros is a member of the Democratic Socialists of America and has expressed strong criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza.
Kiros raised less money than DeGette but won by more than double the number of votes.
State Representative Manny Rutinel, a progressive, won the Democratic primary in Colorado’s 8th Congressional District, defeating Shannon Bird.
Rutinel will challenge Republican incumbent Gabe Evans in November in a key race that may influence control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
Democratic Senator John Hickenlooper easily won his primary despite a challenge from a progressive candidate.
Phil Weiser won the Democratic nomination for Colorado governor and is favored to win the general election.
The primary outcomes reflect internal Democratic debates about how progressive the party should be ahead of the midterm elections.
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President Donald Trump used a newly retrofitted Boeing 747, previously owned by Qatar, as the official Air Force One for his trip to North Dakota. The $400 million plane features a new design and luxury interiors and will be temporarily used until new planes from Boeing arrive in 2028.
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The new Air Force One is a refurbished Boeing 747, formerly owned by Qatar.
The plane costs $400 million and includes luxury features like plush carpets, lie-flat seats, and wood paneling.
The plane's exterior is painted navy with red and gold stripes, reflecting President Trump’s preferred colors.
President Trump flew to North Dakota on the plane to visit the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.
The gift from Qatar raised some ethical concerns but was accepted as a replacement for the old planes.
The current Air Force One will only be used temporarily until Boeing delivers new planes in 2028.
The Air Force said it made less than $400 million in security upgrades and kept the cabin layout mostly unchanged.
President Trump mentioned the jet may later be displayed in a presidential library.
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The Save student loan repayment plan has ended, affecting over 7 million American borrowers. Those on the Save plan have 90 days to choose a new repayment plan as the U.S. student loan system undergoes major changes following a 2026 court ruling and new federal laws.
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The Save plan started in 2023 and aimed to reduce undergraduate loan payments by half.
A 2026 federal court ruling declared the Save plan unconstitutional.
Borrowers on Save must pick a new repayment plan within 90 days.
Older loans (before July 1, 2026) can use existing income-based plans like IBR, Paye, and ICR, though some will end by 2028.
New borrowers after July 1, 2026, will have two new options: the Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP) or a tiered standard repayment plan.
RAP bases payments on adjusted gross income, with monthly payments between 1% and 10% of income if over $10,000, or $10 if under, and loan forgiveness after 30 years.
Some experts and borrowers worry about payment affordability and administrative issues during this transition.
The changes may lead some students to reconsider their future plans due to higher debt costs.
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President Donald Trump flew to North Dakota on the new Air Force One jet that Qatar gifted to the United States. This was the first time the new plane carried a sitting president. He plans to visit the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library before it opens to the public on July 4.
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President Trump traveled to North Dakota on Wednesday.
The plane used was a new Air Force One jet gifted by Qatar.
This flight was the first official trip of the new Air Force One with a sitting U.S. president onboard.
The president’s destination was the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota.
The library is set to open to the public on July 4.
President Trump is expected to tour the library during his visit.
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Around 200 million people in the United States are under extreme heat alerts on Wednesday. The heat warnings come just before the Fourth of July holiday.
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About 200 million people in the U.S. face extreme heat alerts.
The alerts are in effect on Wednesday.
The extreme heat is expected just before the Fourth of July.
These alerts warn people about dangerous high temperatures.
The forecast and updates are provided by meteorologist Rob Marciano.
The extreme heat can increase health risks like heat exhaustion or heat stroke.
People are advised to stay hydrated and avoid outdoor activities when possible.
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About 72 million Americans are expected to travel at least 50 miles during the 4th of July holiday weekend. People are preparing for crowded airports and higher gas prices during this busy travel time.
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Around 72 million Americans will travel 50 miles or more over the 4th of July weekend.
The 4th of July holiday is a popular time for travel in the United States.
Travelers should expect busy airports due to the large number of people flying.
Gas prices are higher than usual during this holiday travel period.
The travel rush is typical for major holidays in the U.S.
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Progressive Democrats won key primary elections in Colorado and New York, showing growing support for younger and more left-leaning candidates in the party. These wins may influence the party’s strategy for the November midterm elections, where control of Congress will be decided during President Donald Trump’s term.
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Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old Democratic socialist, defeated long-term incumbent Diana DeGette in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District primary.
Kiros is expected to win the general election in November and would become Colorado’s first Black female representative and the first Gen Z woman in the U.S. House.
Manny Rutinel, a progressive, won the Democratic primary for Colorado’s 8th District, a key battleground, defeating moderate Shannon Bird.
Democratic leaders had preferred moderate candidates in some races, fearing progressives might push the party too far left.
In New York, progressive candidates backed by Mayor Zohran Mamdani also won several congressional primaries, unseating some incumbents.
These victories highlight a generational and ideological shift among Democratic voters favoring younger and more progressive leaders.
The primary wins are seen as part of a broader left-wing movement gaining strength across the country.
The November midterms will test whether progressive candidates can win competitive districts and help Democrats retain or gain control of Congress.
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Former Republican Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene is considering starting a new political party. She wants this party to focus on America and avoid the divisions between Democrats and Republicans.
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Marjorie Taylor Greene previously served as a Republican Representative from Georgia.
She has had a public disagreement with the current Republican Party.
Greene is thinking about creating a new political party.
The proposed party aims to focus on "true America-focused" values.
She wants the new party to avoid the usual conflicts between Democrats and Republicans.
Greene mentioned the idea in a public statement recently.
She believes a group of like-minded people could join to form this new party.
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Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, won the Democratic primary in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District by defeating longtime U.S. Representative Diana DeGette. This victory is part of a trend of progressive challengers winning against established Democrats across the country.
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Melat Kiros is a 29-year-old lawyer and doctoral student.
She identifies as a democratic socialist.
Kiros defeated Diana DeGette, who had served nearly 30 years in Congress.
The primary took place in Colorado’s 1st Congressional District, which includes Denver.
Kiros is expected to win the general election in November.
Her win is part of a broader movement of progressive candidates beating establishment Democrats.
Similar progressive victories recently happened in New York primaries.
This growing success of progressive candidates signals frustration among some Democratic voters.
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A federal judge has ordered the Pentagon to stop requiring New York Times journalists to be escorted inside its building. The judge ruled that this policy violates the First Amendment, which protects freedom of the press, while the lawsuit against the Defense Department continues.
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The Pentagon required New York Times journalists to have an official escort while inside the building.
U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman said this escort policy violates the First Amendment.
The judge issued a preliminary ruling to halt the escort requirement temporarily.
The New York Times sued the Defense Department twice over access restrictions in the past year.
The escort policy was put in place after Judge Friedman struck down earlier restrictions on reporters.
Pentagon spokesperson said the department disagrees with the ruling, citing security concerns.
The appeals process on this case is still ongoing.
Other news outlets walked out of the Pentagon in protest of the restrictions and report on the military from outside now.
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Millions of people in 21 U.S. states face extreme heat warnings as a heat dome causes very high temperatures, especially in the Northeast, Midwest, and South. The heat is expected to continue through the July 4 holiday weekend, with little relief at night, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses.
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Heat index values could reach up to 115 degrees in parts of Kentucky, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Illinois, and nearby areas.
Major cities like New York City, Philadelphia, Boston, and Hartford are under heat alerts through Friday or Saturday.
Nighttime temperatures will remain high, in the 70s and 80s, reducing relief from the heat.
Heat stress risk is higher for older adults, young children, and people with chronic health conditions.
Heat advisories cover many states in the South, Mid-Atlantic, and Plains, with heat indexes of 100 to 111 degrees expected.
Prolonged heat may strain power, transportation, and water systems.
People are advised to drink plenty of water, limit outdoor activities during the hottest hours, stay in air-conditioned places, and check on vulnerable individuals.
Officials warn never to leave children or pets in parked cars due to rapidly rising temperatures inside vehicles.
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A federal judge has temporarily stopped the Pentagon from requiring New York Times journalists to be escorted while covering military news. The judge ruled that this policy violates the journalists’ First Amendment right to report freely, and the case is still under legal review.
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U.S. District Judge Paul L. Friedman issued a temporary order against the Pentagon’s escort policy for New York Times journalists.
The judge said the policy violated the First Amendment, which protects freedom of the press.
The New York Times sued the Defense Department twice within five months over media access restrictions.
The Pentagon introduced the escort rule in March after previous restrictions were blocked by the court.
The Pentagon disagrees with the ruling, stating the policy is necessary to protect sensitive information.
Other news organizations’ status under this ruling was not specified.
The New York Times and other media outlets refused to follow the Pentagon’s restrictions and now report from outside the building.
A new Pentagon-approved press group occupies the space inside the building.
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In Colorado’s primary election, Democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeated longtime Democratic Representative Diana DeGette. President Trump is traveling to North Dakota for events celebrating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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Melat Kiros, a Democratic socialist, won a primary election in Colorado.
Kiros defeated Rep. Diana DeGette, a long-serving Democratic House member.
This election is part of a trend of far-left candidates challenging established Democrats.
President Donald Trump is visiting North Dakota on Wednesday.
The visit is for events marking America’s 250th anniversary.
The article provides updates on election results and political events.
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The Court of Appeal is reviewing sentences given to three boys convicted of raping two teenage girls in Hampshire because the Attorney General says the punishments were too light. The boys received community sentences, but officials argue they should have been sent to youth detention centers due to the serious nature of the crimes.
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Three boys aged 13 and 14 were convicted of raping two teenage girls aged 14 and 15.
The rapes happened in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, in late 2024 and early 2025.
Parts of the crimes were recorded on video by the boys.
The boys were given Youth Rehabilitation Orders instead of jail time.
The Attorney General referred the sentences to the Court of Appeal, calling them "unduly lenient."
The original judge wanted to avoid sending them to jail to prevent unnecessary criminalization.
One victim reported experiencing flashbacks and fears of encountering the boys again.
The Court of Appeal is now deciding if the boys should receive longer detention sentences.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled that states can keep bans on transgender athletes competing in women's sports. Camilla B. Taylor, the lawyer for a transgender athlete named Becky Pepper-Jackson, said Becky never went through male puberty and reacted to arguments about physical advantages in sports.
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The Supreme Court allowed states to maintain bans on transgender athletes in women’s sports.
Becky Pepper-Jackson is a transgender athlete represented by lawyer Camilla B. Taylor.
Taylor said Becky never experienced male puberty, which is puberty involving male hormones and physical changes.
The court's decision supports states' rights to regulate sports participation based on gender.
The issue focuses on whether transgender athletes have physical advantages in female sports competitions.
The discussion is part of a national debate over fairness in sports for transgender people.
This ruling may affect policies in schools and sports organizations across the country.
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President Donald Trump reported making more than $1.4 billion last year from cryptocurrency ventures. Critics say this may show a conflict between his personal business gains and his role in national security, while the White House denies any ethical problems.
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President Trump filed his required annual financial report recently.
The report reveals he earned over $1.4 billion in 2025 mainly from cryptocurrency investments.
This amount makes up most of his personal income for that year.
The large earnings are linked to pro-cryptocurrency policies promoted by his administration.
Some people claim this creates a conflict of interest between his personal wealth and his duties as President.
The White House has rejected these ethical concerns.
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President Donald Trump earned over $2.2 billion last year, mainly from his various business ventures, including cryptocurrency projects. His financial disclosures show he personally owns stocks in many companies and has business interests worldwide while serving as president.
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Trump made about $1.2 billion from crypto-related businesses in the last year, including sales of coins featuring his face.
Total income from all ventures, such as real estate, investments, royalties, and cologne sales, exceeded $2.2 billion in 2025.
Trump has been actively buying stocks in many companies, including tech firms, Netflix, and Papa John’s, while in office.
He has business interests globally, including hotels and real estate in places like the Gulf region, Europe, and Asia.
A state-linked firm from the United Arab Emirates paid $500 million to a Trump family crypto company shortly before Trump returned to office.
Trump’s financial role as a private citizen overlaps with his role as president, raising questions about conflicts of interest.
The disclosures filed are nearly 1,000 pages long and are required by law to increase transparency for presidents and vice presidents.
Although president, Trump still receives monthly pension payments from the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists retirement fund.
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