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President Donald Trump criticized The New York Times for its news about the war with Iran, calling the coverage "treasonous." He said he will add the newspaper’s reporting to his ongoing lawsuit against them for defamation.
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President Trump called The New York Times' coverage of the Iran war “fake” and “treasonous.”
He plans to include the newspaper’s recent stories in his multi-billion-dollar lawsuit against them.
Trump’s lawsuit against The New York Times started in September 2023 but was dismissed by a judge due to excessive and irrelevant content.
He filed a shorter, updated lawsuit in October 2023 naming the newspaper and specific reporters as defendants.
The Times says the lawsuit has no legal basis and claims it aims to stop independent journalism.
Trump criticized a Times article claiming Iran’s military strength has not changed much after months of war, listing reasons he believes Iran’s position is worse.
The dispute reflects ongoing tensions between President Trump and news organizations since he returned to office.
This news story is still developing with more updates expected.
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LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho is resigning after an FBI investigation involving raids on his home and district offices. The investigation relates to alleged kickbacks during his previous job in Miami and is not connected to his current work in Los Angeles.
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Alberto Carvalho was the Superintendent of Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD).
He announced his resignation following an FBI investigation.
In February, the FBI raided Carvalho’s home in Los Angeles and a related residence in Florida.
The investigation concerns alleged kickbacks Carvalho may have received while working in Miami.
The probe started before President Donald Trump’s administration.
FBI and U.S. Attorney’s Office have not released details about the case.
Carvalho has denied any wrongdoing and stated he acted legally and for the students’ benefit.
Carvalho had a four-year, $1.7 million contract with LAUSD but was on paid leave during the investigation.
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The U.S. military conducted a strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people and leaving six survivors. This strike is part of an ongoing campaign targeting alleged drug traffickers in Latin America under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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The strike happened in the eastern Pacific Ocean on Thursday.
Two people were killed instantly, and six others survived the strike.
Over 60 strikes on alleged drug boats have occurred since September, killing more than 210 people.
The survivors’ rescue status after this strike is unclear, but the U.S. Coast Guard was notified.
President Trump calls it an “armed conflict” with drug cartels and defends the strikes as necessary to reduce drug flow and overdoses.
There is no public proof that the targeted boats were carrying drugs.
Some experts question the legality and effectiveness of these strikes, especially since much fentanyl comes over land from Mexico.
Lawmakers have requested the Pentagon to release unedited videos of the first strike after reports of a follow-up strike on survivors.
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Nidhi Pal and Vik Parashar moved from India to Belfast and found it hard to make friends. To meet new people, they started hosting monthly dinner parties where they invite strangers to eat together, which helped them build a large group of friends.
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Nidhi and Vik moved from India to Belfast and struggled to make friends there.
They started a dinner party called Masala Talkies, where they invite 10 strangers each time.
Guests apply online and share their personality and interests to help Nidhi and Vik create a good mix at the table.
The dinners feature Indian food with different courses inspired by various Indian cities.
Their dinners have been especially meaningful after recent anti-immigration protests and violence in Northern Ireland.
People of different ages and backgrounds from Belfast and beyond attend the dinners.
After six months and six dinners, Nidhi and Vik have made about 60 new friends.
The couple feels these dinners help build connections and a sense of belonging in a new city.
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A researcher from the University of Bradford warned that strict school uniform rules can harm students' self-esteem and mental health, especially for girls who feel sexualized or humiliated. Some schools have started to change or drop uniform requirements after listening to students’ concerns.
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Many schools still have strict uniform rules like wearing ties, blazers, and specific skirts or trousers.
Dr. Elizabeth Nassem studies school bullying and believes many uniform policies are outdated and hard to enforce fairly.
Girls have reported feeling embarrassed or unfairly treated when teachers enforce dress codes, especially about skirt length or required covering.
Some male teachers have been accused of harshly enforcing uniform rules on female students.
Students at some schools have mixed feelings about dropping uniforms; some find uniforms uncomfortable.
Dr. Nassem suggests schools should ask students about their opinions before setting dress codes.
A school in Derby recently removed shirts, blazers, and ties after talking with students, teachers, and parents.
The goal of updating uniforms is to reflect modern needs and respect young people’s feelings.
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A former worker at a nursery in Bristol reported concerns about a childcare employee, Nathan Bennett, who was later found guilty of abusing children. Despite warnings, management did not act quickly, and Bennett was sentenced to 30 years in prison. The investigation also found that the nursery company received more safety warnings from inspectors compared to other nurseries.
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Nathan Bennett worked at Partou King Street Nursery in Bristol and was convicted of sexually abusing five boys aged two and three.
A former colleague, Bessie Martin, warned nursery managers months before Bennett’s abuse was discovered but was ignored.
Bennett was suspended, returned to work, then suspended again after CCTV showed him abusing a child.
The nursery company, Partou, has over 100 sites in England and received more safety warnings than average before and after Bennett’s arrest.
Parents reported Bennett’s “overly physical” behavior, but some concerns were not properly shared with authorities as legally required.
The King Street nursery closed in December after the abuse came to light.
Another nursery chain, Bright Horizons, also received more safety warnings after a separate child abuse case.
The government inspection agency Ofsted increased its inspections of both Partou and Bright Horizons following these incidents.
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The American Academy of Pediatrics has released new guidelines to help prevent child drownings. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children aged 1 to 4 in the United States.
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Drowning is the top cause of death among American children aged 1 to 4.
The American Academy of Pediatrics updated its safety recommendations to reduce drowning risks.
These new guidelines aim to help parents and caregivers protect young children near water.
The information was reported in a news segment by Jarred Hill on CBS News.
The recommendations focus on prevention methods to keep children safer around pools, bathtubs, and other bodies of water.
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The U.S. military struck a boat in the eastern Pacific Ocean accused of drug smuggling, killing two people and leaving six survivors. This is part of an ongoing campaign against drug traffickers in Latin America, with over 60 strikes and more than 210 deaths since President Trump’s administration began this effort in September.
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The strike occurred on Sunday against a boat alleged to be smuggling drugs.
Two people were killed, and six others survived the attack.
Since early September, the U.S. military has conducted over 60 strikes on similar boats.
In total, these strikes have resulted in more than 210 deaths.
The U.S. Southern Command targets traffickers along known drug smuggling routes.
There is no clear evidence publicly shared proving the boats carried drugs.
President Trump calls this an “armed conflict” with Latin American cartels to stop drug flow into the U.S.
Critics question the legality and effectiveness of these strikes, especially given most fentanyl enters the U.S. by land from Mexico.
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President Donald Trump criticized the New York Times for an article about the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. He called the article "treasonous" and said he would include it in a legal case he is pursuing against the newspaper.
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President Trump spoke out against the New York Times on Sunday.
The newspaper reported that little has changed after four months of war between the U.S. and Iran.
Trump used the term "treasonous" to describe the article.
He said the article would be added to his lawsuit against the New York Times.
The conflict mentioned is between the U.S. and Iran and has lasted at least four months.
Trump referred to the New York Times as "corrupt and failing" in his comments.
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President Donald Trump threatened to restart attacks on Iran while Vice President JD Vance held peace talks with Iranian officials in Switzerland. Tensions rose as Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again, leading to a walkout by Iranian negotiators after Trump’s aggressive comments.
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President Trump warned Iran to stop supporting militias in Lebanon or face stronger attacks.
Iran closed the Strait of Hormuz again, citing Israeli attacks in Lebanon as a cause.
Trump threatened to take control of the Strait of Hormuz and warned Iranian negotiators harshly.
Iranian officials left the peace talks in protest after Trump’s public threats.
Vice President JD Vance spoke positively about progress in the US-Iran negotiations despite tensions.
Iran’s foreign minister praised mediators from Pakistan and Qatar who helped continue talks.
Some US politicians from both parties criticized Trump’s Iran deal for making too many concessions.
There were multiple shootings in Chicago with calls from Trump for military intervention in the city.
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Retired General Jack Keane said the memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the US and Iran shows President Trump’s administration has changed its focus in the Middle East. The change moves from mainly military goals to economic and political goals.
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Retired General Jack Keane spoke about a US-Iran memorandum of understanding (MOU).
The MOU indicates a shift in President Trump’s Middle East policy priorities.
The shift moves focus away from military objectives.
The new focus includes economic and political objectives.
Keane made these remarks during an interview on Sunday.
The MOU represents a change from previous US approaches in the region.
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David Hearn, a three-time U.S. Olympian, was arrested after touching loose blue coating at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which was recently repainted under President Donald Trump's directive for the 250th U.S. anniversary. Hearn said he did not damage the pool and was held for five hours without being informed of charges.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was recently painted blue following renovations costing $14.65 million.
President Donald Trump ordered the repainting ahead of the United States’ 250th anniversary.
David Hearn, a U.S. Olympian in canoeing and materials science expert, touched a loose piece of blue coating on the pool’s bottom.
Hearn said he did not remove or damage the coating and was cooperative throughout the encounter.
National Park Service employees and National Guardsmen detained Hearn and handedcuffed him without reading his rights or allowing phone calls for five hours.
Hearn was arrested but charges were not clearly explained to him; he is set to appear in court on July 9.
Other individuals have also been arrested on suspicion of vandalism related to the Reflecting Pool.
The pool has had issues with algae and peeling paint since the renovations.
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Inmates at Rikers Island jail were given a special chance to visit a museum with their children on Father's Day. This event aimed to help fathers and their kids spend time together despite the fathers being in jail.
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The event took place at Rikers Island, a jail in New York City.
Incarcerated fathers were allowed to leave the jail temporarily to visit a museum.
The visit was organized for Father’s Day to promote family bonding.
The trip helped fathers and children spend quality time together.
This is part of a partnership intended to support positive relationships between jailed parents and their kids.
The museum trip is a rare opportunity for inmates to reconnect with their families outside jail walls.
The event was covered and reported by CBS News.
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A pilot on an American Airlines flight from Charlotte to Philadelphia reported a passenger who was biting other people on the plane. The airline said the passenger was having a medical emergency during the flight.
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The incident happened on an American Airlines flight traveling from Charlotte to Philadelphia.
A passenger was biting other passengers on the plane.
The flight crew reported the situation to the authorities.
American Airlines said the passenger was experiencing a medical emergency.
The airline did not provide further details about the passenger’s condition.
The situation disrupted the flight and required crew intervention.
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President Donald Trump said that vandals damaged the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, which recently underwent a $14 million renovation. Five people have been arrested, including David Hearn, a three-time Olympian cyclist, who was caught after touching the pool’s liner.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was renovated at a cost of $14 million.
President Trump accused vandals of causing damage to the pool after the renovation.
Five people have been arrested for their involvement in the incident.
David Hearn, a three-time Olympian cyclist, is one of those arrested.
David Hearn was taken into custody after touching the pool’s detached liner.
The Reflecting Pool is a well-known landmark near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C.
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President Donald Trump inspected the Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, and announced that repair work on the landmark will start immediately. The pool, recently renovated but still suffering from algae growth and vandalism, may need to be drained and refilled again this month.
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President Trump inspected the Reflecting Pool from a helicopter on Sunday returning from Camp David.
Despite a recent $13 million renovation, the pool has algae problems and peeling paint.
Police arrested five people and gave citations to five others for vandalizing the pool.
US Attorney Jeanine Pirro vowed to prosecute those who damage the pool.
One vandal reportedly cut a 250-foot long gash in the pool’s surface.
Algae identified in the pool is harmless to people and animals.
Chemicals like hydrogen peroxide are being used to clean the algae.
The pool was built in the 1920s and has often faced leaks, structural issues, and algae problems.
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President Donald Trump announced that repairs to the algae-covered Reflecting Pool in Washington, DC, will start right away after he inspected it from a helicopter. The pool, recently renovated at a cost of about $13 million, has problems with algae growth and paint damage, some of which is blamed on vandalism.
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The Reflecting Pool in Washington DC is covered in green algae despite a recent expensive renovation.
President Trump inspected the pool from the air on his way back from Camp David and said repair work would begin immediately.
The pool may need to be drained and refilled again this month to fix these issues.
Five people were arrested and five others cited for vandalism related to the pool damage.
The US Attorney for Washington DC warned vandals that they will face criminal charges.
A former Olympic canoeist was arrested but denies causing any damage to the pool.
Chemicals such as hydrogen peroxide are being used to clean the algae bloom.
The Reflecting Pool is a historic structure built in the 1920s, located between the Lincoln Memorial and the Washington Monument.
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A crowd in Boston caught and held a suspect accused of carjacking. The suspect reportedly ran away from the scene of a deadly crash before being restrained by the public.
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The incident happened in Boston.
A crowd stopped a carjacking suspect.
The suspect fled after being involved in a fatal crash.
The crowd took action to hold the suspect until authorities arrived.
The crash resulted in a death.
Law enforcement details or arrest information were not provided in the article.
The event shows public intervention in a crime situation.
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A recent survey found that over one-third of Americans believe the U.S. memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Iran benefits Tehran more. This survey comes as President Trump’s administration works on negotiating a long-term peace agreement to address conflicts in the Middle East.
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More than 37% of Americans think the MOU favors Iran.
The survey was conducted by CBS and YouGov.
The U.S. is trying to negotiate a long-term peace deal with Iran.
The MOU refers to a memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran.
This effort is part of President Trump’s Middle East policy.
The survey results were released on a Sunday.
The MOU aims to reduce conflict in the Middle East region.
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President Donald Trump ordered immediate repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after claiming it was vandalized following recent renovations. Multiple arrests were made, though some in custody denied causing damage, and authorities warned of prosecution for vandalism.
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President Trump personally inspected the damage to the Reflecting Pool.
The pool renovation initially cost about $14 million.
A $1.7 million no-bid contract was given to a company linked to a Trump donor convicted in past legal cases.
The pool was renovated and refilled by June 5, but algae growth quickly turned the water green again.
Trump accused vandals of cutting a 250-foot gash in the pool liner and pouring harmful chemicals into it, but no evidence was shown publicly.
Hydrogen peroxide was used to combat the algae, which can act like paint remover.
Several people were arrested for allegedly vandalizing the pool; one arrested individual said he only touched a loose liner.
The U.S. Attorney for D.C. stated that anyone found damaging the pool would face prosecution.
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