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A woman named Stephanie Vozza traveled alone to Paris after losing her husband and parents to begin healing and rediscovering herself. She called the trip her "widowmoon" and used it as a chance to embrace a new stage in her life.
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Stephanie Vozza lost her husband to pancreatic cancer and both her parents within a short time.
Her adult sons live in different states, so she traveled alone.
She realized she had identified strongly by her roles as wife, mother, and daughter, and felt lost without those roles.
The trip to Paris was planned around her 60th birthday as a personal journey of healing and self-discovery.
She felt nervous and uncertain before traveling but saw it as an important step to move forward.
Being in Paris gave her space where no one knew about her losses, allowing her to heal without others’ sympathy.
She used simple French phrases and enjoyed exploring the city on her own terms.
The experience helped her reconnect with the person she had been before family responsibilities.
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The article highlights positive American stories in celebration of the country's upcoming 250th anniversary. It features examples like the founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics who changed his life to become a Catholic priest.
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The United States will soon celebrate its 250th anniversary.
CBS News is sharing uplifting stories about American heroes and traditions.
One story focuses on the founder of e.l.f. Cosmetics.
This founder made a major life change by becoming a Catholic priest.
The content aims to honor American achievements and values.
The stories are available through CBS News platforms, including their app.
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President Donald Trump warned that the United States will impose a 100% import tariff on any European country that introduces a digital tax on American tech companies. The tariff would override existing trade deals and could increase tensions between the US and the European Union.
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President Trump threatened a 100% tariff on all goods from European countries that apply a digital services tax to US companies.
Several European countries, including France, Spain, Italy, and the UK, have implemented or proposed digital taxes on large tech firms.
The UK’s digital services tax is 2% and targets major platforms like social media and search engines with large revenues.
The EU said it will defend its right to impose such taxes and called the US tariffs unjustified.
Digital services taxes are meant to apply to large companies regardless of their country of origin.
President Trump previously threatened tariffs on countries that tax US tech companies.
The EU and US recently agreed on a trade deal capping most tariffs at 15%, but digital taxes were not included.
The conflict over digital taxes could impact ongoing trade talks and relations between the US and the EU.
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Louisiana Republicans are voting in a runoff election to choose who will replace Senator Bill Cassidy. The two candidates are Representative Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming, with Letlow leading from the primary. President Donald Trump endorsed Letlow and criticized Cassidy, who did not advance to the runoff.
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Louisiana is holding a Republican Senate runoff to replace Senator Bill Cassidy.
No candidate won more than 50% in the primary, so the top two, Julia Letlow and John Fleming, are in the runoff.
Letlow had about 44% of the vote in the primary; Fleming had 28%; Cassidy came in third and is out.
President Trump endorsed Letlow and called Cassidy "disloyal" because Cassidy voted to convict Trump in his impeachment trial.
Cassidy has disagreed with the Trump administration on some issues, including leadership at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Letlow has been a U.S. Representative since 2021 and is the first Republican woman elected from Louisiana to Congress.
Fleming served in the first Trump administration and was previously a U.S. Representative.
Louisiana is a strong Republican state where Trump won 60% of the vote in 2024, so the runoff winner is expected to win the Senate seat.
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Three far-left candidates won primaries in New York, which may challenge House Democratic leaders. The Democrats want to stay united and strong to oppose President Trump if they regain control of the House of Representatives.
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Three far-left candidates won in New York’s primaries.
These wins could cause difficulties for Democratic House leaders.
House Democrats aim to present a unified front against President Trump.
The party hopes to retake control of the House.
Republican leadership in recent years showed that a small, united group can influence decisions.
The far-left candidates may push for different priorities than current Democratic leaders.
Leadership is working to balance internal differences within the party.
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Several U.S. states are trying to lower the cost of prescription drugs by regulating pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs), the companies that handle drug coverage for health plans. Some PBMs also own pharmacies, like CVS, which has been fighting these new rules in court.
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States want to reduce drug prices by controlling pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).
PBMs manage drug claims for health insurance and negotiate with drug makers.
Some PBMs, including CVS, also own their own pharmacies.
At least 12 states have passed laws to limit payments to PBMs and require more transparency.
Tennessee will ban PBMs from owning retail pharmacies starting in 2028.
CVS has sued in federal court to stop this Tennessee law and keep its 136 pharmacies open.
A survey found 6 in 10 U.S. adults worried about affording medications.
About 4 in 10 adults reported not taking medicine as prescribed due to cost in the past year.
More than 120 bills about PBMs were introduced in 26 states in 2026.
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Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, recently won a by-election and is gaining support within the Labour Party. Many Labour MPs hope he could become prime minister and help the party maintain its majority in the next general election, but some have doubts about his abilities to lead nationally.
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Andy Burnham recently won an important by-election in Makerfield.
Labour MPs are showing strong support for Burnham as a potential leader.
He is popular with the public compared to many other politicians.
Burnham is known for being friendly and able to connect well with voters.
Some worry he may not be ready to handle the challenges of national leadership.
There are concerns that his focus on Manchester might alienate people in other parts of the country.
Burnham appointed James Purnell, a former cabinet minister, as his chief of staff.
Some party members believe Burnham’s popularity may only last a short time under tough political pressure.
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Cait Conley, an Army veteran, won the Democratic primary for New York's 17th Congressional District and will challenge Republican incumbent Mike Lawler in the November election. Both candidates focus on local issues but see the race as important for control of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Cait Conley won the Democratic primary for New York’s 17th Congressional District.
Mike Lawler is the current Republican representative running for a third term.
Lawler is known for bipartisan work and has criticized certain policies of President Trump’s administration.
Conley served 16 years in the Army, including six deployments to Afghanistan and Iraq.
Conley plans to focus on the “affordability crisis” affecting families if elected.
The district favored Democrats in the 2020 presidential election.
Both candidates view the race as important for influencing control of Congress.
Conley emphasizes leadership skills from her military background as key to serving the district.
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The Trump administration is preparing special welcome packages for white South African refugees coming to the U.S. These packages will include items like a tablet, an American flag, and materials presenting a particular view of history and race relations. This move differs from past refugee arrivals, such as Afghans, who mostly received basic essentials and face entry delays.
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The Trump administration is focusing on resettling white South African refugees, citing claims of their persecution by South Africa’s Black-majority government.
Welcome packs for these refugees will include a tablet computer, U.S. flag, copies of founding American documents, and politically themed materials.
These materials include a children’s book from PragerU that critiques the South African government and portrays Nelson Mandela in a controversial way.
The administration has reduced refugee admissions overall but favors Afrikaner South Africans in its current refugee program.
Afghan refugees, who helped U.S. troops, face delays and barriers in resettlement compared to the South Africans.
A letter from a U.S. health official in the pack emphasizes that immigrants should assimilate and prioritize U.S. citizens.
Critics say these welcome packages politicize the refugee program and unfairly prioritize white South Africans over other groups.
PragerU, which provides some materials, states its goal is to teach immigrants about America’s founding values.
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President Donald Trump’s approval rating is below 50% in every state with a key Senate race in the upcoming midterm elections. This low approval rating may help Democrats win more Senate seats, which is important for them to gain control of the Senate.
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Trump’s approval is under 50% in all states holding competitive Senate races this year.
Midterm elections often reflect public opinion about the sitting president’s job performance.
Democrats need to flip four Republican seats to control the Senate, currently held 53-47 by Republicans.
Some possible Democratic pickup states include Maine and North Carolina.
Democrats also defend seats in Georgia and Michigan, where Trump’s approval is also low.
Trump’s approval ratings in these states often fall into negative numbers, meaning more people disapprove than approve.
Analysts say Trump’s low approval could hurt Republican chances in closely contested Senate races.
Republican candidates face the challenge of balancing party loyalty with appealing to their local voters amid Trump’s weak approval.
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Pima County Sheriff Chris Nanos said that a new claim about a video related to missing Nancy Guthrie is likely false. The claim came from a letter sent to TMZ, but Sheriff Nanos compared it to past false ransom notes in the case.
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Nancy Guthrie, the mother of TV host Savannah Guthrie, disappeared in February near Tucson, Arizona.
A new letter sent to TMZ claims there is a video showing Guthrie and someone identified as the kidnapper.
Sheriff Chris Nanos leads the investigation and called the new letter likely fake.
He mentioned the FBI has made arrests before for false ransom notes connected to this case.
Earlier ransom notes demanded Bitcoin and later claimed Nancy Guthrie had died.
The case is still ongoing and under investigation.
The letter’s sender had contacted TMZ before but this claim is viewed with suspicion.
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President Donald Trump revealed a new U.S. passport design called the “patriot passport,” which includes his image along with those of the founding fathers. The passport features the phrase “Welcome, but be good!” and is intended to mark the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.
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President Trump shared the new passport design on Truth Social.
The passport displays images of President Trump and the founding fathers.
The passport includes the message: “Welcome, but be good!”
American passports are only given to U.S. citizens, so the meaning of the message is unclear.
The White House posted the passport image on its official X account.
The design commemorates the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on July 4.
During his second term, President Trump has put his name or image on other items like national park passes, a “Gold Card” for wealthy foreign nationals to speed up residency, and a gold commemorative coin.
Newsweek has contacted the White House for more information but has not yet received a response.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians and Syrians. This decision means many people who fled violence and disasters in their countries will lose legal protection from deportation and may have to leave the United States.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to let the Trump administration end TPS for Haitians and Syrians.
TPS is a program that protects about 1.3 million people from 17 countries from being deported.
Around 350,000 Haitians currently have TPS, many living in the U.S. for years with their children who are U.S. citizens.
The ruling is expected to take effect on July 27.
Temporary Protected Status lets people live and work legally in the U.S. but does not lead to citizenship.
TPS was created in 1990 for people from countries in crisis, such as war or natural disasters.
The decision may cause fear and uncertainty among affected communities who worry about deportation.
The ruling could lead to ending protections for other groups under TPS in the future.
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US prosecutors, working with Somali intelligence, arrested Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh in Mogadishu for his role in a major fraud case in Minnesota. Eidleh is accused of helping run a scheme that misused federal COVID-19 relief money meant for feeding children and fled to Somalia to avoid arrest.
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Abdikerm Abdelahi Eidleh, 42, was arrested in Mogadishu with help from Somalia’s National Intelligence and US FBI.
He is linked to a $250 million fraud involving Feeding Our Future, a Minnesota nonprofit.
The fraud stole federal money meant for child nutrition during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Eidleh is said to have recruited others, collected bribes, and set up fraudulent meal sites and fake suppliers.
47 people were charged in this fraud case in 2022; the main person, Aimee Bock, got over 40 years in prison.
Eidleh escaped to Somalia as the fraud was uncovered.
The Trump administration has focused on this case to increase scrutiny of Minnesota’s Somali community.
There have been efforts to end protections for Somali immigrants, including attempts to end Temporary Protected Status, which a judge blocked.
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Prosecutors in England and Wales expect more cases of domestic abuse during the men’s World Cup. They urged victims to report abuse, stressing that those responsible will face justice and support is available.
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Domestic abuse cases often rise during major football events like the World Cup.
Alcohol and strong emotions can worsen abusive behavior, but football itself does not cause abuse.
Four out of five domestic abuse cases referred by police are charged, showing serious legal action.
Authorities encourage victims to come forward and assure them they will be taken seriously.
Research shows domestic abuse increases by 26% when England wins or draws, and by 38% if they lose.
Charities like Women’s Aid and Refuge highlight that abuse is caused only by perpetrators, not by football outcomes.
Police and prosecutors work together to identify, arrest, and bring abusers to justice during the tournament.
Campaigns like The Other Kick Off raise awareness about abuse risks linked to homecoming times after matches.
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Democratic Senator Elissa Slotkin said the party needs new leaders because the current ones do not fit today’s challenges. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus disagreed, defending their leader, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and saying he is working hard for the party.
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Senator Elissa Slotkin called for “significant change” and “new leadership” in the Democratic Party.
Slotkin believes current leaders do not understand the political moment and should make way for others.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said he did not understand Slotkin’s criticism and focused on taking back the House.
Members of the Congressional Black Caucus defended Jeffries and praised his leadership.
The Black Caucus criticized Slotkin for supporting Trump Cabinet members like Kristi Noem.
The disagreement shows a split within the Democratic Party after the 2024 presidential election.
Jeffries recently lost some primary races in New York to candidates supported by a progressive coalition.
This reflects tension between the Democratic establishment and rising progressive groups.
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Billionaire investor Leon Black testified before a U.S. congressional committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein but left the hearing after refusing to answer questions about nondisclosure agreements (NDAs). Black denies any wrongdoing related to Epstein and says he paid Epstein for legitimate financial services.
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Leon Black voluntarily appeared before the House Oversight Committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein.
He left the hearing after being asked about NDAs he may have signed related to Epstein.
The committee issued subpoenas demanding Black share these NDAs and appear for a sworn deposition on camera.
Black paid Epstein $158 million over several years for wealth management and tax advice.
An independent law firm's investigation concluded the payments were for legitimate services.
Black said he did not know about Epstein’s illegal activities until 2019.
Black denies any sexual misconduct or involvement in trafficking.
Black’s attorney called the subpoenas politically motivated and denied Epstein's involvement in NDAs.
Court records mention a 2015 NDA between Black and a former partner amid abuse allegations, which Black denies.
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President Donald Trump criticized his former national security adviser, John Bolton, after Bolton pleaded guilty to keeping sensitive government materials improperly. Trump expressed his hope that Bolton would face severe punishment.
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John Bolton, former national security adviser under President Trump, pleaded guilty on Friday.
Bolton admitted to improperly retaining sensitive materials related to his work in the White House.
President Trump publicly criticized Bolton on his social media platform, Truth Social.
Trump described Bolton as "dumb, unbalanced, and unskilled."
The issue centers around the handling of sensitive government documents.
Trump called for Bolton to be dealt with harshly for his actions.
The situation highlights concerns over the management of classified or sensitive information by former officials.
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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his children were subject to a false child protective services (CPS) call based on untrue allegations. Authorities have confirmed the report was false, and Buttigieg’s children were returned to his care after being temporarily separated.
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Pete Buttigieg’s home in Traverse City, Michigan, was visited by CPS and police due to an anonymous allegation concerning his 4-year-old twins.
The children were interviewed without family present, and Buttigieg was initially not allowed to be alone with them.
Buttigieg and his husband arranged for their children to stay with grandparents during this period.
The report claimed Buttigieg had spoken about committing violent crimes, which was false.
Police and CPS found no evidence to support the allegations.
Michigan State Police confirmed the report was false and emphasized that false reports waste resources.
Buttigieg described the experience as deeply upsetting and suggested possible motives could include political targeting or homophobia.
After the investigation, Buttigieg was allowed to be with his children again without restrictions.
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President Donald Trump outlined a Republican strategy for the upcoming midterm elections by warning that Democrats are extremist and hostile to religion. Speaking to religious conservatives, he called Democrats "godless communists" and said they threaten the country, basing his claims partly on recent progressive election wins in New York.
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President Trump spoke at the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s event in Washington, addressing religious conservatives.
He criticized recent election wins by progressive Democrats in New York, calling them dangerous extremists.
Trump labeled Democrats as "godless communists" who oppose religion, especially Christianity.
He claimed without evidence that some Democrats want to harm the country and its people.
Republicans have been trailing in polls but see a chance to use these fears to gain support ahead of the midterms.
Trump referenced U.S. military actions in Nigeria to highlight Christian persecution, although Nigeria is not communist.
The article also briefly mentioned related U.S. news, such as strikes on Iran, John Bolton's guilty plea, and concerns over immigration detention.
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