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Seven university students in Gaza have opened a small ice cream shop called Flora to help pay for their tuition and support their families during the ongoing war and siege. Despite severe damage to Gaza’s education system and many universities being closed or destroyed, these students continue their studies while running the shop to earn a living.
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The ice cream shop Flora is located in Khan Younis, southern Gaza.
Seven students run the shop: four study medicine, two dentistry, and one software engineering.
Gaza’s higher education system has been mostly shut down since October 2023 due to war and siege.
Around 88,000 university students in Gaza have had to stop studying because of the conflict.
95% of university campuses in Gaza are damaged or destroyed, with many buildings severely affected.
The students use Flora to earn money for tuition and help their families, balancing work and study.
Prices at the shop range from $1 to $7 for ice cream and juice products.
One co-founder negotiated with suppliers despite rising material costs caused by the siege.
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Campaigners have asked for a full investigation into the finances of the British royal family after news showed Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor received private income from renting out cottages on his royal estate while paying very low rent. The National Audit Office reported unclear details about the rent charged, leading to calls for changes in how royal properties are managed and for more transparency.
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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor sublet three cottages on his Royal Lodge estate, earning private income while paying a small rent known as a "peppercorn rent."
The National Audit Office found the rental income went to Andrew but could not verify the exact rent amounts.
Campaign group Republic and politician Norman Baker want a full public inquiry into all royal family finances.
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie live in royal palaces with rent paid privately by King Charles, adjusted due to security checks.
The Crown Estate is a large property portfolio owned by the monarch but run as an independent business, with profits paid to the government.
Andrew had a long lease on the estate after paying £1 million and £7.5 million for renovations but then paid a token rent.
Some sources say the rent Andrew charged just covered upkeep costs, but no full details are public.
There are demands for reform, including possibly limiting public housing support to only the monarch, not other royal family members.
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Henry Nowak, a teenager who was fatally stabbed, died after police handcuffed him by mistake. His family wants a focus on reducing knife crime, but some politicians and social media voices have used the incident to fuel fear and division, especially around race and policing. The article highlights concerns about how big tech and far-right politics are spreading anger and misinformation quickly online.
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Henry Nowak was stabbed and died after police mistakenly handcuffed him.
Police body-cam footage of his final moments was released, causing public outrage.
Hampshire police are investigating officers involved, with one officer leaving the force.
The teenager who killed Nowak, Vickrum Digwa, will serve at least 20 years in prison.
Some politicians and social media figures, including Nigel Farage and Elon Musk, shared comments that increased tensions.
The US State Department commented on the case, linking it to broader social and political issues.
Big technology companies profit from user engagement, sometimes promoting divisive content.
Efforts like the UK’s Online Safety Act and the EU’s Digital Services Act aim to regulate harmful online content.
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British actor Anthony Head, known for his roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Ted Lasso," died at age 72 from pneumonia complications. His daughters confirmed his passing and shared a statement about his lasting legacy in television.
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Anthony Head was a British actor famous for playing Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
He also appeared in the show "Ted Lasso" as the character Rupert Mannion.
Head died at the age of 72 due to complications from pneumonia.
His daughters, Emily and Daisy Head, who are also actors, announced his death.
He became popular in the UK during the 1980s for appearing in Nescafe coffee advertisements.
"Buffy the Vampire Slayer" aired from 1997 to 2003 and gained a cult following.
Head was admired for his smooth voice and charming acting style.
His family expressed that his work will continue to be enjoyed by audiences after his death.
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Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit is on the waiting list for a lung transplant due to a serious lung disease called pulmonary fibrosis. She has paused her public duties while awaiting a donor and her health has worsened recently. Meanwhile, her son is on trial for serious charges and remains in custody.
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Crown Princess Mette-Marit has a rare lung disease that scars and stiffens her lungs, making it hard to breathe.
She was diagnosed with pulmonary fibrosis in 2018 and has had to reduce her official duties because of it.
Her lung condition has gotten worse in the last six months, leading doctors to put her on the lung transplant waiting list.
A lung transplant is a major surgery, done only when a patient’s illness is very serious but they are still strong enough for the operation.
Mette-Marit married Crown Prince Haakon in 2001 and is 52 years old.
Her son, Marius Borg Høiby, 29, is currently in custody and on trial for charges including rape and assault; he denies the most serious charges.
The princess has faced public attention after documents showed her past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender.
Mette-Marit has expressed regret over her association with Epstein and admitted to poor judgment.
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British actor Anthony Head, known for his role as Rupert Giles on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer," died at 72 from pneumonia complications, his family confirmed. He also appeared in the show "Ted Lasso" and had a long career in film and television in the UK and internationally.
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Anthony Head was 72 when he passed away due to pneumonia complications.
He was famous for playing Rupert Giles on "Buffy the Vampire Slayer."
Head also acted in the Apple TV series "Ted Lasso" as Rupert Mannion for three seasons.
He appeared in other shows such as "Doctor Who" and movies like "The Iron Lady."
Head died surrounded by his family in England.
His daughters, Daisy and Emily Head, said he loved acting and felt lucky to do what he loved.
His longtime partner, Sarah Fisher, passed away in December before him.
Some of his "Buffy" co-stars have also died in recent years.
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Jon Snow, the longtime lead presenter of Channel 4 News, has revealed that he has Alzheimer's disease. He and his wife Precious Lunga will share their experience of his diagnosis in a new documentary premiering soon on Channel 4.
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Jon Snow was the lead presenter of Channel 4 News from 1989 to 2021.
He announced he has Alzheimer's disease, a common cause of dementia that affects memory and thinking.
Snow was initially reluctant to get tested but was diagnosed after a brain scan in 2023.
His wife, an epidemiologist, helped him through the process and supports raising awareness.
The documentary, "Jon Snow: A Last Big Story," will premiere at the Sheffield Documentary Festival and air on Channel 4 on June 20.
The film shows Snow working on his final investigation alongside dealing with his diagnosis.
The Alzheimer's Society praised Snow’s bravery for speaking publicly about the disease.
Jon Snow received many awards during his career, including the Bafta Fellowship and several Royal Television Society awards.
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The 2026 Tony Awards will be held on Sunday, June 7, at 8 p.m. Eastern Time at Radio City Music Hall in New York City. Actress Laura Benanti, who has won a Tony Award before, shares her thoughts on this major Broadway event.
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The 2026 Tony Awards ceremony is scheduled for June 7.
The event will take place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.
The ceremony starts at 8 p.m. Eastern Time.
Laura Benanti, an actress and previous Tony Award winner, is involved in presenting or discussing the event.
The Tony Awards recognize achievements in Broadway theater.
CBS News is covering the event and has content available through its app and website.
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UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer said questions need to be asked about police actions in the murder case of teenager Henry Nowak but denied that the UK has “two-tier policing,” meaning different treatment for different groups. The US State Department expressed condolences and criticized the UK's policing, leading to political tensions between the two countries.
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Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old student, was murdered after being falsely accused of racist abuse by his killer, Vickrum Digwa, who was convicted and sentenced to life in prison.
Police handcuffed Nowak while he was dying from stab wounds, which has raised concerns and is under review by police watchdogs.
The US State Department criticized UK policing on social media, suggesting ideological bias and “two-tier policing,” and sent condolences for Nowak’s death.
UK Prime Minister Starmer rejected the claim of two-tier policing and said policing must be fair and without bias.
The UK’s Liberal Democrats called for the US ambassador to be summoned over what they called foreign interference in UK affairs.
Elon Musk and Nigel Farage suggested Nowak’s case showed bias against white people, which has been criticized by others as exploiting the tragedy.
Starmer accused Musk of interfering in UK politics and creating division.
Starmer met with Nowak’s family and promised to take action to address any wrongs related to the police conduct in the case.
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Fighting between government forces and opposition groups in Mogadishu, Somalia, lasted over two days before the government declared order restored. The clashes caused deaths, injuries, and displacement, stemming from a political dispute over the president’s term extension and election timing.
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Fighting began on Wednesday and affected parts of Mogadishu, particularly Abdiaziz and Hawlwadag districts.
The government said opposition militias were disarmed and civilians returned to normal life by Friday.
At least 13 people were killed and 189 wounded, with around 12,500 households fleeing the fighting.
The violence started near the homes of two opposition leaders, former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire and former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed.
The conflict was linked to disagreement about extending President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s term and calls for timely elections.
Protests planned by opposition leaders did not happen because of the outbreak of violence.
Economic losses from the unrest were estimated at about $3.8 million, including a major market closure.
Clan elders helped mediate an agreement to stop the fighting, allowing opposition leaders to move to secured areas.
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A woman adopted a small dog named Chiwee after his owner died and noticed he behaved more like a cat than a dog. Chiwee sits in a cat-like position and moves quietly, which may be because he lived with a cat before. Experts say dogs exposed to cats early in life can learn some behaviors from them.
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Chiwee is a rescue Chihuahua whose previous owner passed away.
After adoption, Chiwee showed unusual cat-like habits, such as sitting in a "loaf" position.
He moves quietly and can jump high, similar to a cat.
Chiwee was seen relaxing next to a cat before his owner died.
His new owner found him sitting in a bathroom sink, an unusual dog behavior.
Research shows dogs raised with cats early in life may develop some behaviors influenced by cats.
Dogs can learn by observing other species, known as "heterospecific social learning."
Early social exposure to cats may affect how dogs behave later in life.
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Ukraine has been slowing down the movement of Russian soldiers and supplies on several parts of the front lines, causing the Russian army to stop advancing. Ukraine has also attacked Russian fuel refineries and weapons factories, weakening Russia’s war ability. Despite this, Russia continues to use many ballistic missiles, which are harder for Ukraine to stop.
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Ukraine has disrupted Russian supply routes in southern and eastern regions, halting the Russian army’s progress.
Ukrainian forces have attacked deep inside Russia, targeting fuel refineries and weapons factories.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy sent an open letter to President Putin, saying Russia cannot win the war and inviting him to talks.
Russia produces 120 ballistic missiles monthly, twice as many as the US produces Patriot missile interceptors.
On June 2, Russia launched 656 drones and 73 missiles at Ukraine, killing 23 civilians and injuring at least 130.
Ukraine’s air defenses stopped about 90% of drones and cruise missiles but only 27% of ballistic missiles.
Russia keeps a large stockpile of Iskander ballistic missiles, which can be used later, unlike other missiles or drones.
Ukraine is working on building its own Patriot missile system by 2027, as the US has not allowed Ukraine to produce it under license.
Ukraine’s troops can now strike deep inside occupied Luhansk and can attack Russian training centers and supply lines.
Ukraine uses advanced drones for long-range strikes and to place mines on Russian supply roads.
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An American college student named James "Weston" Higginbotham has been missing in Japan since May 29. His mother said they argued about her use of ChatGPT before he disappeared, and the family is continuing to search for him after local police stopped their efforts.
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Weston Higginbotham is a 20-year-old engineering student from Auburn University.
He went missing on May 29 near Kyoto, Japan, after deciding to stay behind while his family visited a temple.
His last known location was leaving Yamashina train station, and his family thinks he might have gone hiking on a nearby trail.
Weston is against AI because of environmental concerns, especially its water use.
His mother said they had a disagreement about her use of ChatGPT, an AI language tool, during their trip.
Japanese police searched for three days with 100 officers, dogs, and helicopters but found no trace of him.
The family is now hiring a professional search and rescue team in Japan, which could cost more than $100,000.
The parents are determined to find Weston and are not leaving Japan without him.
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Jon Snow, the former anchor of Channel 4 News, has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer's is the most common type of dementia, a condition that affects memory and thinking skills.
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Jon Snow used to be the main news presenter on Channel 4 News.
He has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.
Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia.
Dementia affects memory, thinking, and daily functioning.
The diagnosis was confirmed by the Alzheimer’s Society.
Further details about his condition have not yet been shared.
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Georgia wildlife officials are asking people to report or kill Argentine black and white tegus, a large invasive lizard species that has spread in parts of the state. These lizards threaten native animals by eating eggs and may carry diseases that harm Georgia’s wildlife and crops.
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The Argentine black and white tegu is a large lizard native to South America.
Tegus have established wild populations in southeastern Georgia, especially in Toombs and Tattnall counties.
Sightings also occur in Texas, Alabama, South Carolina, and Florida.
Tegus can grow up to 4 feet long and weigh more than 10 pounds.
They eat eggs of ground-nesting birds and reptiles, fruits, vegetables, pet food, and small animals.
Tegus can carry parasites and Salmonella bacteria harmful to wildlife and humans.
These lizards reproduce quickly, with females laying about 35 eggs each year.
Georgia’s Department of Natural Resources says tegus are not protected and may be legally trapped or killed on private land with permission.
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US diplomats have responded quickly and directly on social media to the murder of British student Henry Nowak, expressing strong opinions about migration and race issues in the UK and Europe. This reaction marks a change from past cautious approaches and reflects tensions between some US officials, including President Trump and others, with UK political leaders and policies.
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US State Department officials posted immediate and strong messages about migration and policing after Henry Nowak’s murder.
Past US diplomatic responses to such events were more cautious and deliberative.
The US diplomats have criticized mass migration as a threat to Western society’s cohesion.
Some US officials, like Vice President JD Vance, and public figures, including Elon Musk, have supported far-right views and anti-immigration rallies in the UK.
UK leaders, such as Keir Starmer, have accused Elon Musk of interfering in UK politics.
President Trump has publicly criticized London’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, accusing him falsely regarding governance and safety in London.
Some US diplomats have backed controversial right-wing European politicians and criticized European governments for limiting free speech and religious freedom.
These developments show a more confrontational US stance toward some UK and European policies on immigration, race, and free speech.
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Prince Andrew earned money by renting out three cottages on the estate where he lived without paying normal rent for over 20 years, a report from the U.K. public spending watchdog says. The report also shows that his daughters live in palace homes with rent controlled and paid for by King Charles III.
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Prince Andrew lived rent-free at Royal Lodge, near Windsor Castle, for more than 20 years.
He paid only a very small fee called "peppercorn rent" for the large estate.
The estate includes a 30-room mansion and eight cottages.
Prince Andrew sublet three of these cottages and earned income from renting them out.
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie, his daughters, live in palace properties with rent controlled by the government.
Their rent is paid by their uncle, King Charles III.
The information comes from a report by the National Audit Office, which checks government spending.
The report was released by the U.K. public spending watchdog.
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Olivia Rodrigo says her new album, "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love," is based on her first adult relationship. She explains that being in a serious relationship helped her learn about romantic love and herself.
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The album title is "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love."
Olivia Rodrigo describes the album as her experience with a real adult relationship.
She says this is different from her previous teenage relationships, which were more turbulent.
In an interview with Dazed, she said a relationship acts like a mirror that reveals new things about yourself.
The album tries to capture different stages of relationships that many people can relate to.
Olivia does not discuss her personal life openly, so the music is where people can guess about her experiences.
The album will be released on June 12 through Geffen Records.
The songs aim to connect with anyone going through various phases of love and relationships.
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Taylor Swift released a new original song called "I Knew It, I Knew You" for the movie "Toy Story 5." The song is inspired by the character Jessie and will be featured in the movie, which comes out on June 19.
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The song was posted on social media by Taylor Swift on June 5.
The song is about Jessie, a character from the "Toy Story" series.
Taylor Swift described writing the song as both new and familiar.
She worked on the song with music producer Jack Antonoff.
Swift thanked Randy Newman, the original composer for "Toy Story," for his musical influence and approval.
"Toy Story 5" will be released in theaters on June 19.
The song will be played in the movie or during the credits.
Taylor shared a nostalgic video of herself as a child dressed similarly to Jessie.
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Metallica broke an attendance record with over 47,000 people at their concert in Bologna, Italy. This was their sixth record-breaking crowd during their current M72 World tour.
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The concert took place on June 3 at Stadio Renato Dall’Ara in Bologna.
More than 47,000 fans attended the show, setting a new attendance record.
This was the sixth time Metallica broke an attendance record on the current tour leg.
The M72 World tour will continue in Budapest on June 11 and end the European and UK part in London on June 5.
After Europe, Metallica will return to the U.S. for a concert residency at the Las Vegas Sphere starting October 1.
Metallica is known for its mix of thrash, speed, and mainstream metal music.
The band began as a niche thrash metal group and has grown into a global star.
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