A bill called the Sunshine Protection Act, which would make daylight saving time permanent across most of the United States, has passed in the House but faces strong opposition in the Senate. Senators have differing views, with some supporting the bill to avoid clock changes and others opposing it over concerns like darker winter mornings affecting children’s safety.
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The Sunshine Protection Act was approved by the House with a vote of 308-117.
President Donald Trump supports making daylight saving time permanent.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune warned there is strong opposition to the bill in the Senate.
Senator Rick Scott from Florida is the Senate sponsor and supports ending the twice-yearly time changes.
Opponents worry that permanent daylight saving time would cause very late sunrises in northern states, making winter mornings dark and unsafe for children going to school.
Senator Tom Cotton has actively blocked efforts to advance the bill, concerned about darker winter mornings.
Opposition comes from both Republican and Democratic senators, especially those from northern and rural states.
Some religious groups, like Orthodox Jewish organizations, say the change would disrupt morning prayer times tied to sunrise.
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Chris Fall is resigning as the director of the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) after three months in the role. The Commerce Department confirmed that Dr. Arvind Raman will act as the temporary head while a new director is chosen.
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Chris Fall led CAISI, a federal AI testing and standards agency, starting in April.
CAISI develops ways to test and set standards for advanced AI systems.
Fall’s resignation was confirmed by the Commerce Department spokesperson.
Dr. Arvind Raman, director of the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), will serve as acting CAISI director.
Raman has experience as a former engineering dean at Purdue University.
The Commerce Department plans to announce a new permanent CAISI director soon.
Fall’s appointment was initially meant to be temporary.
The administration is still working on how to handle AI safety and oversight.
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A suspect has been arrested after an explosive device detonated outside a government building at 26 Federal Plaza in downtown Manhattan. The FBI is handling the investigation.
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An incendiary device exploded outside 26 Federal Plaza in downtown Manhattan.
The FBI reported that a suspect is now in custody.
26 Federal Plaza is a government building.
The incident took place in downtown Manhattan, New York City.
CBS News provided the information through their reporter Anna Schecter.
The FBI is leading the investigation into the explosion.
No additional details about injuries or damages were given in this report.
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An explosion occurred outside 26 Federal Plaza, a building in downtown Manhattan that contains many federal agencies. Former New York Police Department Sergeant Felipe Rodriguez spoke about the incident on CBS News.
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The explosion happened outside 26 Federal Plaza in downtown Manhattan.
This building houses many federal government agencies.
Former NYPD Sgt. Felipe Rodriguez discussed the explosion on CBS News.
Details about the cause or injuries were not provided in the report.
The incident attracted media attention and law enforcement response.
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People who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will not get their usual check in August, but the total amount of money they are supposed to receive will still be paid out. The timing of the payments has changed, but no one will lose their benefits.
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SSI payments usually come on a regular schedule.
In August, the payment schedule is different than usual.
Despite the timing change, recipients will still get the full amount of their benefits.
The change may cause confusion, but it does not affect how much money people get.
Supplemental Security Income is a program that helps people with limited income who are disabled, elderly, or blind.
The schedule change is temporary and does not mean any benefit cuts.
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Arizona is preparing for primary elections where several Republican candidates want to be their party's choice to run against Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs. The state is also holding primary contests for congressional seats.
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Arizona is holding primary elections soon.
Multiple Republicans are competing to be the nominee for governor.
The Republican nominee will face Democratic Governor Katie Hobbs.
Primaries are also happening for some of Arizona’s congressional seats.
These races will help decide which candidates will run in the general election later.
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The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) has added seven new districts to the list of areas they want to win in the upcoming November House elections. This move is part of the Republican Party’s effort to keep control of the House of Representatives.
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The NRCC focuses on helping elect House Republicans.
Seven new districts were added to the target list on Monday.
The districts include areas in Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Missouri, and Ohio.
This is part of the GOP’s plan to maintain their House majority in November.
The specific added districts are Alabama’s 2nd, Florida’s 14th and 22nd, Louisiana’s 6th, Missouri’s 5th, and Ohio’s 1st.
The House of Representatives is also called the lower chamber of Congress.
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A producer from the Australian TV program Spotlight invited Pauline Hanson, leader of the One Nation party, to Britain to film a special about what they called “uncontrolled immigration.” The program planned to show immigration’s effects on local areas and featured Hanson meeting controversial figures; however, the broadcaster said it did not pay for her travel and defended the program as balanced journalism.
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A Seven Network producer invited Pauline Hanson to Britain to meet Nigel Farage and report on immigration issues.
The pitch used the phrase “uncontrolled immigration” multiple times and aimed to show strain on infrastructure.
Hanson shared the pitch publicly, unhappy with her portrayal in the Spotlight program.
Hanson met Tommy Robinson, a controversial figure with violent criminal convictions, instead of Farage.
The Seven Network denied covering Hanson’s travel costs despite suggestions in the pitch.
The program said it conducted hundreds of communications with Hanson’s team over six months.
Spotlight’s producer said the final show was balanced and allowed Hanson to explain her views.
The show highlighted immigration statistics in places like Sydney and UK towns like Luton and Bournemouth.
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Australia’s only home test kit for chlamydia and gonorrhoea was taken off store shelves after it failed to detect some infections. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) suspended the company’s product for six months due to concerns about unreliable results and false negatives.
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The home test kit was sold in pharmacies starting December 2024 for about $24.
The product involved a vaginal swab tested with a solution to check for chlamydia and gonorrhoea.
The TGA suspended the kit for six months, saying it gave false negative results for an unknown number of people.
A health service reported problems with the test in May 2025, prompting the review.
The company, Touch Biotechnology, stopped supplying the test and is doing more testing to verify its effectiveness.
When first approved, the company claimed the test correctly identified over 99% of positive cases, but data was not publicly shared.
Experts warn false negatives can delay treatment and lead to serious health problems like infertility.
Health officials advise people with negative home test results to still seek professional medical testing to confirm.
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The Jawbone Act is a proposed law designed to limit the influence of government officials who use strong verbal pressure to push their agendas. Jawboning means using persuasive or forceful speech to sway decisions, a tactic that has been common for a long time.
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Jawboning is when powerful people use speech to pressure others to agree with their goals.
This practice has been around throughout history.
The Jawbone Act aims to reduce or control this type of government pressure.
The law targets government officials and other influential figures.
The goal is to promote fairer decision-making by limiting undue influence.
It is unclear how effective the Jawbone Act will be in achieving this goal.
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A long-term study found that where a woman lives can affect her heart health as much as factors like cholesterol or blood pressure. Women living in poorer neighborhoods showed worse heart health over 20 years, especially before menopause, even when income and education were considered.
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The study tracked about 1,200 women in eastern Massachusetts for over 20 years, from pregnancy to midlife.
Researchers used a heart health score based on eight factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, sleep, diet, and exercise.
Women in the most socially vulnerable neighborhoods had heart health scores 6 to 10 points lower than those in better areas.
Heart health declined faster for women in disadvantaged neighborhoods, particularly before menopause.
Lower income, less education, and identifying as non-Hispanic Black were linked to lower heart health scores.
The link between neighborhood conditions and heart health remained even after adjusting for income and education.
The study suggests improving community resources like healthy food, safe exercise spaces, and quality health care might help reduce heart health disparities.
The research is based on data from Project Viva, which has been following women since the early 2000s.
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The woman who killed her stepdaughter, Sara Sharif, has requested that the inquest into Sara’s death be held with a jury present. Sara, aged 10, died after suffering years of severe abuse and injuries, and the inquest will also review whether authorities properly protected her.
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Sara Sharif died at age 10 after two years of severe abuse by her stepmother, Beinash Batool, and neglect by her father, Urfan Sharif.
Both Beinish Batool and Urfan Sharif were sentenced to life imprisonment in 2024 for Sara’s death.
Sara’s body showed many injuries, including bite marks, burns from an iron, and scalding from hot water.
Batool’s lawyer requested a jury at the inquest to provide a wider view, especially about whether people were afraid to report abuse due to concerns about racism.
A review found that agencies in Surrey did not properly investigate Sara’s changing behavior, such as her wearing a hijab to cover bruises, partly due to fear of offending anyone.
The eight-week inquest, set for April 2027, will look at what authorities knew and whether they failed to protect Sara.
Sara’s father and stepmother are attending the hearing via video from prison, but Sara’s father is not legally represented and has challenged parts of the evidence.
Sara’s uncle was also jailed for 16 years for causing or allowing her death.
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Republican Rep. Russell Fry from South Carolina announced he is running for the U.S. Senate seat left open after the death of Senator Lindsey Graham. Fry said he respected Graham and wants to continue his work in the Senate.
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Russell Fry is a Republican representative from South Carolina.
He announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina.
The seat became vacant after Senator Lindsey Graham passed away.
Fry described Graham as both a legendary leader and a good friend.
Fry aims to succeed Graham and carry on his political work.
The announcement was made publicly in a campaign statement on Monday.
This election will fill the seat for South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.
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In fiscal year 2025, about 1.32 million people received green cards in the U.S., slightly fewer than the previous year. The overall number fell by 2.7%, with fewer refugees and Cuban nationals gaining green cards, while family-based green cards increased.
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1,320,080 people got green cards in fiscal 2025, down from 1,356,760 in 2024.
Fiscal 2025 included the last months of President Biden's term and the first eight months of President Trump's new term.
Refugee-based green cards dropped by over one-third, from 178,200 to 116,470.
Green cards for Cuban nationals fell by more than half, dropping from 178,130 to 84,820.
Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens remained the largest group, increasing from 669,160 to 684,530.
Family-sponsored green cards rose from 184,670 to 196,740.
Employment-based green cards declined from 170,980 to 159,070.
More green cards were given to immigrants from Asia and Africa, while green cards for North American immigrants declined.
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Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old Black teenager, died after a July 4 boat trip to a Mississippi island. His funeral will be led by Rev. Al Sharpton, and civil rights attorney Ben Crump is investigating the circumstances around his death, which remain unclear and have raised questions about race and law enforcement.
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Nolan Wells went missing after a boat trip on July 4 with mostly white friends to Horn Island, Mississippi.
His body was found two days later near the island.
The local sheriff said Wells chose to stay on the island, but the family’s lawyer disputes this.
Ben Crump is leading an independent investigation and plans to review phone data from Wells’ friends.
The local prosecutor will present findings to a grand jury when the investigation finishes.
Support for Wells’ family has come from notable Black leaders and celebrities like Tyler Perry, Colin Kaepernick, and Spike Lee.
The Congressional Black Caucus called for an independent and transparent investigation.
Wells was a college football player and was known as a friendly and social person by his coach.
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The U.S. labor market is expected to face a shortage of workers in the next 10 to 15 years due to many baby boomers retiring and fewer young people entering the workforce. This will likely lead to higher wages and better job conditions for workers, especially in fields where machines and AI cannot easily replace human skills.
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A large number of baby boomers are retiring, reducing the workforce size.
From 2030 to 2040, the U.S. labor force may shrink by about 2.7 million workers.
Between 2020 and 2030, workforce growth will be the smallest since the 1960s.
Workers retiring each day average about 10,000, with a record 4.18 million turning 65 in 2025.
Fewer workers mean less competition, which can increase wages and improve working conditions.
AI is expected to help boost productivity without replacing many human jobs.
Skilled trades like plumbing, electrical work, and construction will face strong demand and higher pay.
Young workers entering the labor force will likely have strong economic opportunities.
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A US soldier was killed on Saturday in northern Iraq during the controlled detonation of unexploded Iranian drone parts. Since the war with Iran began on February 28, 17 US military personnel have died and over 420 have been wounded. President Donald Trump has stated the US is continuing strong military actions against Iran.
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A US service member died on Saturday in northern Iraq while detonating unexploded ordnance from an Iranian drone.
The Iran war started on February 28 after US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Iranian retaliation on US forces.
So far, 17 US military personnel have been killed and more than 420 wounded in this conflict.
A ceasefire MoU was signed on June 17, leading to reduced fighting until hostilities resumed on July 7.
Recently, a US attack on Jordan killed two soldiers and another soldier is missing in action.
Names of some soldiers have been released, including Tyler James Feehan and Isabella Gonzales from recent attacks.
President Trump emphasized that the US will not allow Iran to have nuclear weapons and is hitting Iran hard.
A poll showed only about 25% of Americans think the war with Iran is worth the costs.
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Funeral services will be held for Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old from Mississippi who died after a boating trip on July Fourth. Authorities and the community are seeking answers about the circumstances of his death.
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Nolan Wells was 18 years old and from Mississippi.
He died following a boating trip with friends on July Fourth.
Funeral services for Nolan are scheduled for Monday.
Questions remain about how and why he died.
Authorities are investigating the incident.
The community is looking for more information about the case.
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President Donald Trump said the Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar, which he recently used for travel, does not have the same defensive protections as the official Air Force One planes. He mentioned the jet will be grounded soon so engineers can add more security features.
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The Boeing 747-8 jet was donated by Qatar’s royal family and is valued at about $400 million.
The plane lacks key defenses like infrared systems to block heat-seeking missiles and sensors for detecting attacks.
The jet was not designed with hardened protection against electromagnetic attacks or secure crisis communications.
President Trump said the jet will be sent for upgrades to "max it out" with defensive features, which will take about a month.
The Air Force is upgrading two new Boeing jets for presidential use, but they have been delayed by about four years.
Trump used the Qatar jet for a NATO summit trip but switched to a more secure plane for the return flight due to safety concerns.
The donation of the plane raised legal questions about accepting foreign gifts, with concerns about the U.S. Constitution’s emoluments clause.
The Justice Department approved the acceptance of the jet in 2025, and the Air Force estimates retrofit costs under $400 million.
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The U.S. Supreme Court will review a case where Alaska wants to take a pilot’s plane because a passenger tried to bring six beers into a village where alcohol is banned. The pilot, Ken Jouppi, says he didn’t know about the beer and argues that losing his plane is unfair.
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Alaska wants to seize a 1969 Cessna plane owned by pilot Ken Jouppi.
The reason is that a passenger tried to fly with six cans of Budweiser beer.
The flight was heading to a “dry” village where alcohol is not allowed.
Ken Jouppi denies knowing about the passenger’s alcohol.
He argues that taking his plane is an excessive punishment.
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to decide on the case.
The court’s decision will determine if the state can seize the plane for this reason.
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