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The New South Wales (NSW) government announced a budget with measures to help people with living costs ahead of the 2027 state election. They will freeze public transport fares for one year and cut car registration fees by $100 to ease financial pressure on families. The budget also projects a large state deficit in 2026-27 but expects a surplus starting in 2027-28.
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Public transport fares in NSW’s Opal system will stay the same for one year instead of rising in July.
Car registration fees will be reduced by $100 as part of cost-of-living relief.
The government will lower the weekly road toll cap from $60 to $50, allowing drivers to claim back more toll costs.
NSW is expected to have a $2.3 billion budget deficit in 2026-27 but return to a surplus of $1.1 billion in 2027-28.
State debt is forecast to exceed $200 billion by 2027-28.
The NSW budget aims to make the state more affordable for working families.
Opposition parties support some cost-saving measures but criticize the budget for lacking economic growth plans.
No major new public transport projects are planned, with current metro projects continuing.
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The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating a New York coffee chain that publicly said it would not serve Democratic Representative Dan Goldman because of his support for Israel. The coffee chain posted on social media that Goldman was not welcome after he visited their store, prompting a civil rights probe into potential illegal discrimination.
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The Justice Department opened a civil rights investigation into Poetica Coffee, a chain with seven locations in New York.
Poetica Coffee posted on social media that Representative Dan Goldman, a supporter of Israel, was not welcome at their stores.
The coffee chain called Goldman a racist and other negative terms, and refunded his $9.82 purchase.
Harmeet K. Dhillon, a Justice Department top civil rights official appointed by President Donald Trump, said the actions may be illegal.
Goldman said he does not want the coffee shop investigated and prefers efforts focus on fighting anti-Semitism against less prominent people.
U.S. laws protect people from service denial based on characteristics like race and religion but not on political beliefs or opinions.
Goldman supports Israel, rejects accusations of genocide by Israel, and has criticized Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s policies.
Goldman is facing a primary election challenge from a candidate critical of Israel and has received significant donations from pro-Israel groups.
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Primary elections are taking place on Tuesday in Utah, Maryland, New York, and a run-off in South Carolina to choose party candidates for the upcoming midterm elections. These midterms will help decide control of Congress and affect President Donald Trump’s last two years in office. In Utah, a major race is happening in the 1st congressional district, influenced by new voting maps that could help Democrats.
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Midterm elections will occur in less than five months and are important for choosing Congress members.
Primary elections on Tuesday will happen in Utah, Maryland, New York, and a run-off election in South Carolina.
South Carolina run-offs are needed because no candidate got over 50% in some June 9 primary races.
Utah’s 1st congressional district is a key race to watch, with Democrat Ben McAdams leading in the primary.
Utah recently changed its congressional maps to keep Salt Lake County together, benefiting Democrats.
All four Utah congressional districts currently have Republican representatives.
Utah’s Democratic primary is open, allowing any voter to participate, which has increased voter interest.
President Trump and Utah Republicans have pushed for redistricting giving Republicans an advantage, but courts adjusted the maps.
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Two people died and a child was hurt when a shooter opened fire inside a public library in Chico, Northern California. Police arrested a suspect who fled the scene, and they believe the person acted alone.
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The shooting happened around 5 p.m. local time at the Chico branch of the Butte County Library.
Two people were killed in the incident.
A child sustained minor injuries.
The suspect escaped through the back of the library but was later arrested by police.
Authorities have not released the suspect’s identity or motive.
Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public.
Chico’s police chief described the event as very sad and traumatic for the community.
California Governor Gavin Newsom expressed support for Chico and thanked law enforcement for their quick response.
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Austin Metcalf’s father said Karmelo Anthony’s family never spoke to him or showed any regret for the fatal stabbing of his son. Anthony was sentenced to 35 years in prison after being found guilty of killing Metcalf at a Texas track meet when they were both 17 years old.
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Karmelo Anthony was convicted of murder and sentenced to 35 years in prison for stabbing Austin Metcalf to death.
The stabbing occurred at a track meet in Frisco, Texas, when both young men were 17.
The case received national attention and social media discussions highlighted racial issues, since Anthony is Black and Metcalf was white.
None of the jurors in Anthony’s trial were Black, though some were people of color.
Austin Metcalf’s father said Anthony’s family never contacted him or showed remorse.
Metcalf’s father asked that the case not be made about race or politics.
He said Anthony’s family and some supporters left the courtroom right after the verdict and were not present for the sentencing or victim statements.
Texas Representative Jasmine Crockett suggested the verdict might have been different if Anthony was white.
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In New York, a Democratic primary for a U.S. House seat has become a contest between two groups in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, centered on candidate Alex Bores and AI regulation. Meanwhile, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is supporting progressive and democratic socialist candidates, and President Donald Trump is backing Republican candidates in a South Carolina gubernatorial runoff after previous losses.
Key Facts
Alex Bores, a former Palantir employee, supports strong laws to regulate AI and is running in a New York congressional primary.
Some AI industry investors linked to OpenAI spent over $7 million on ads against Bores.
Another AI group partly funded by Anthropic spent more than $10 million supporting Bores.
Anthropic was co-founded by a former OpenAI staff member who left over AI safety concerns.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani backed progressive and democratic socialist candidates in New York primaries.
Mamdani’s candidates are challenging established Democratic candidates supported by party leadership.
President Donald Trump endorsed two Republican candidates in a South Carolina governor runoff after his previous picks lost primaries.
Voters are also heading to primaries in Maryland and Utah on the same day.
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The Pentagon has told U.S. senators it needs about $80 billion mostly to fund the ongoing war in Iran. This request is part of a larger military spending increase that President Donald Trump is seeking, but some lawmakers are doubtful about approving the funding.
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The Pentagon requested roughly $80 billion to cover costs related to the war against Iran.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has been discussing the funding with senators.
This request is added to a larger Pentagon budget proposal from President Trump totaling $1.5 trillion.
The White House Office of Management and Budget has not yet formally sent the request to Congress.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said lawmakers will review the funding request and decide where votes stand.
Some senators, especially Democrats, oppose the war and are hesitant to approve more military spending.
The $80 billion estimate is much higher than the $29 billion previously given for war costs, which mainly covered replacing weapons and equipment.
Republicans hope to pass most of the Pentagon budget through normal spending bills and a separate large funding vote later this year.
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Two adults were killed and a child was hurt in a shooting at the Butte County Library in Chico, California. Police arrested the shooter, who acted alone, and are investigating the incident.
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The shooting happened around 5 p.m. at the Butte County Library in Chico.
Police heard gunshots and screaming through an open 911 line.
The suspect ran out the back of the library and was arrested without resistance.
Two adults died, and one child was slightly injured.
Only one gun was found at the scene.
No police officers fired their weapons or were hurt.
Authorities do not know the motive yet.
The Chico Police Department leads the investigation, with help from the sheriff’s office and FBI.
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A video showing two Sydney nurses allegedly making antisemitic remarks to an Israeli influencer will not be used in their upcoming trial. The judge ruled the footage inadmissible due to privacy concerns and its wide publication online.
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Nurses Ahmad Nadir and Sarah Abu Lebdeh face charges for threatening Israeli patients and refusing to treat them.
They have pleaded not guilty to the accusations.
A judge excluded video and recordings of their conversation from evidence in court.
The videos were recorded without the nurses’ consent on the ChatRoulette platform.
The judge noted the material was already widely shared online and in media.
Lawyers argued the recordings violated the nurses’ privacy.
The prosecution claimed the chat was less private due to the random nature of the platform.
The trial is scheduled for the end of August.
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President Donald Trump is playing a leading role in the events marking the 250th anniversary of American independence, which are marked by competing groups and political divisions. The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has an exhibit showing different moments in U.S. history, reflecting ongoing challenges and divisions during Trump’s presidency.
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The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has an exhibit called “In Pursuit of Life, Liberty and Happiness” for the 250th anniversary of American independence.
The exhibit displays items from different times, including a gavel used by Nancy Pelosi and a “Make America Great Again” cap.
Two main groups are organizing 250th anniversary events: Freedom 250, linked to the White House, and America 250, a bipartisan group started by Congress.
“The Great American State Fair” is being held on the National Mall, but some artists withdrew, citing political reasons.
President Trump plans to speak at the fair and will hold a large event on the National Mall on July Fourth.
Another July Fourth concert is planned in Los Angeles by America 250, featuring hosts and performers not linked to Trump.
Past presidents have also given major speeches on July Fourth during significant anniversaries.
The anniversary events show ongoing political and cultural divisions in the United States.
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Reg Barker, 66, from Suffolk, learned at age 18 that he was adopted after discovering his birth certificate had a different name. His biological mother was pressured by hospital staff to give him up because she was unmarried, as part of a wider practice in England after World War Two where many single mothers were forced to give up their babies. The UK government plans to issue an apology soon to those affected by these forced adoptions.
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Reg Barker found out he was adopted when applying for a passport at age 18.
He was born in Bristol and was in a baby and toddler care service before adoption.
His biological mother was single and pressured by hospital staff to give him up.
An estimated 185,000 babies were taken from unmarried mothers in England after WWII.
Barker spent 45 years tracing his birth family with help from social services and the Salvation Army.
He met half-siblings and discovered relatives in the US but never met his biological parents.
Barker’s adoptive parents supported his search for his biological family.
The UK government will soon apologize to victims of historical forced adoption policies.
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Australian TV presenter Karl Stefanovic posted a video embracing UK far-right activist Tommy Robinson, who will appear on his podcast. Stefanovic has hosted other right-wing guests and discussed political issues on his show, which has drawn comparisons to US host Joe Rogan.
Key Facts
Karl Stefanovic is a well-known Australian TV presenter who now hosts a podcast.
He posted a video walking with Tommy Robinson, a UK far-right activist, showing close interaction.
Tommy Robinson has a criminal record and has been involved in nationalist rallies and controversial events.
Robinson’s recent return from Russia led to British police seizing his phones under counter-terrorism laws.
Stefanovic’s podcast features several right-wing Australian politicians and activists.
Stefanovic compared himself to Joe Rogan, a popular US podcast host with a similar style.
Robinson’s appearances and views have stirred controversy due to his far-right activism.
Stefanovic has expressed admiration for Robinson’s ability to express certain political views.
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In 2025, around 400,000 children in the UK received help from baby banks, an 11% increase from the previous year. Charities warn that without government help, they cannot keep up with the growing need caused by child poverty and problems like poor housing and rising costs.
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About 400,000 children were supported by baby banks in the UK in 2025.
This number is 11% higher than the year before.
Baby banks gave out 26% more baby formula tubs than in 2024.
Many families face unsafe or insecure housing, contributing to their need for help.
4.5 million children live in poverty across the UK.
The UK government removed the limit on support for families with more than two children earlier in 2025.
Baby banks provide clothes, beds, nappies, toys, and baby formula to families.
Charities say they cannot handle the full impact of child poverty alone and call for more government action.
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Sid Rosenberg, a well-known conservative radio host from New York, spoke at an Israeli conference called the International Policy Summit. He supported President Donald Trump’s approach to the Iran conflict and criticized Vice President JD Vance.
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Sid Rosenberg is a conservative radio host based in New York.
He spoke at the International Policy Summit, a forum held in Israel.
Rosenberg defended President Trump’s management of the Iran war.
He criticized Vice President JD Vance during his speech.
The event focused on international policy issues, including the Iran conflict.
Rosenberg is known for his conservative views on politics.
The summit gathers speakers to discuss global and regional security matters.
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The Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, is being drained after issues with green algae and peeling paint appeared shortly after a $16 million renovation overseen by President Donald Trump. Authorities have arrested people for vandalism, and the president has blamed "vandals" for damages including a large cut in the pool and possible fertilizer contamination.
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The Reflecting Pool is being drained to address algae growth and paint damage.
President Trump said the pool was damaged by vandals who cut a 300-350 foot long slit.
Five people were arrested and five others received federal citations for vandalizing the pool.
The pool underwent a $16 million renovation earlier this year, inspired by President Trump.
Algae appeared quickly after the renovation, and paint added to the bottom of the pool began peeling.
The US Park Police and DC Water authority are involved in managing the situation.
President Trump threatened legal action against ABC News for allegedly inaccurate reporting about the pool.
The Reflecting Pool is a historic structure built in the 1920s, located between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
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President Donald Trump has officially supported Representative John James in the race for governor of Michigan. Trump praised James’s background as a West Point graduate and combat pilot in a message on his social media platform.
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President Trump publicly endorsed John James for Michigan governor.
John James is a Republican member of Congress from Michigan.
Trump called James an “America First Congressman.”
James graduated from West Point military academy.
James served as a combat pilot in Iraq.
The endorsement was posted on Trump’s platform, Truth Social.
James is running to be the next governor of Michigan.
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Alan Greenspan, who was the chairman of the US Federal Reserve for almost 20 years, has died at the age of 100. He helped guide the US economy through a long period of growth but also faced criticism related to the financial crisis in 2008.
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Alan Greenspan served as chairman of the US Federal Reserve.
He led the Federal Reserve for nearly two decades.
Greenspan worked under four US presidents during his tenure.
His leadership covered a long period of economic growth in the US.
He was criticized for his role connected to the 2008 financial crisis.
Greenspan recently passed away at the age of 100.
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The US road safety agency, NHTSA, has started an investigation after a Tesla car crashed into a house in Texas, killing a 76-year-old woman inside. The driver said he was using Tesla’s self-driving system, but Tesla officials denied the system was in control during the crash.
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The crash happened on June 19 near Houston, Texas.
A Tesla Model 3 hit a house, resulting in the death of a 76-year-old woman inside.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) launched a Special Crash Investigation.
The driver told police he was using Tesla’s automated driving assistance at the time of the crash.
Police found the driver was not intoxicated and cooperated with the investigation.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Tesla’s AI vice president said the car was not in self-driving mode and the driver was pressing the accelerator.
Tesla’s self-driving technology requires human supervision and is not fully autonomous.
NHTSA has been investigating Tesla’s self-driving system after multiple incidents of unsafe driving behavior reported in other crashes.
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U.S. agriculture officials have confirmed a new case of New World screwworm in Texas. This parasite feeds on the living tissue of animals and was previously eradicated in the U.S. decades ago. Authorities are increasing efforts to monitor and control its spread.
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A new screwworm case was found in a goat in Terrell County, Texas.
Screwworm larvae eat living tissue of warm-blooded animals and infest open wounds only.
The recent infection is about 180 miles west of the first Texas detection this outbreak.
Mexico has reported nearly 30,000 cases since November 2024, with 1,800 active; the U.S. has 16 cases so far.
In the U.S., screwworm has been confirmed in cattle, sheep, goats, and one dog.
The parasite was eradicated in the U.S. by 1982 through sterile fly release programs.
Officials urge livestock owners to report suspicious wounds to help contain the parasite.
Control methods include inspections, public outreach, and sterile insect techniques to stop reproduction.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas will ask the federal government to pay back money the state spent on border security during the Biden administration. He said the Trump administration allowed states to request this kind of repayment.
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Texas spent money on border security measures during the Biden administration.
Governor Abbott said Texas will seek federal reimbursement for these costs.
The Trump administration enabled states to request reimbursements for border-related expenses.
Abbott mentioned that the federal government has now opened a "window" to file these reimbursement claims.
Texas is known as the Lone Star State.
The reimbursement would cover expenses Texas already incurred.
The announcement was made on a Monday.
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