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The horror concept known as the Backrooms has become popular through a viral YouTube series and a Hollywood film directed by Kane Parsons. It features empty, endless rooms and hallways that create a strange, unsettling feeling by playing with how people expect spaces to look and feel.
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The Backrooms concept started as a viral internet series and inspired a Hollywood movie starring Chiwetel Ejiofor.
The setting involves liminal spaces, such as empty offices and corridors, that seem familiar but also strange and disorienting.
Psychologists explain that these spaces disturb people because they break normal expectations of what such places should look like.
The emptiness, silence, and repetitive design remove usual signals the brain uses to feel safe and oriented.
The lack of clear danger makes these spaces more unsettling because the brain cannot identify or understand the threat.
Liminal spaces are transitional and not meant to be lived in, so being stuck in them increases anxiety.
Psychologists also say these spaces symbolize hidden or ignored parts of the mind and can feel disconnected from normal life or law.
The Backrooms tap into deep, subconscious fears related to isolation and the unknown.
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A fire broke out at the Flourish Inn Stay hotel in the Malviya Nagar area of southern New Delhi. The fire killed at least 21 people, according to police reports.
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The fire happened at a hotel called Flourish Inn Stay.
The hotel is located in Malviya Nagar, a part of southern New Delhi.
At least 21 people died because of the fire.
Police confirmed the number of deaths.
The fire was described as deadly, indicating severe damage and loss of life.
News reports came from CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul.
The incident is a major tragedy affecting the local area.
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A man tried to open the emergency exit door during a flight with Frontier Airlines. Passengers, including a former MMA fighter, stopped him and kept him from opening the door while the plane was still in the air.
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The incident happened on a Frontier Airlines flight.
A man tried to open the emergency exit door while the plane was flying.
Other passengers noticed and intervened to stop him.
A former Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighter helped restrain the man.
The emergency exit door was not opened during the flight.
The situation was safely controlled before the plane landed.
The story was reported by CBS News with footage available.
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Israeli air strikes killed at least nine people in southern Lebanon, including two paramedics, while Hezbollah fired rockets into northern Israel. These attacks came after a partial ceasefire agreement, and diplomats from both sides are holding talks in Washington to try to strengthen the deal.
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Israeli strikes killed at least nine people in southern Lebanon on Wednesday.
Two paramedics were killed when their ambulance was hit in the Chehour area.
Hezbollah said it fired rockets targeting Israeli troops in northern Israel.
Israel intercepted a drone and two projectiles crossing from Lebanon.
The partial ceasefire was agreed on Monday, involving Israel avoiding strikes on Beirut if Hezbollah stopped attacks.
Israeli and Lebanese diplomats are negotiating in Washington to improve the ceasefire.
Over 3,500 people have died in Lebanon since the conflict escalated in March.
About one million people have been displaced in Lebanon during the fighting.
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President Donald Trump talked about a phone call he had with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He said he felt worried about the fighting in Lebanon involving Israel. The conversation and his comments relate to ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.
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President Trump had a phone call with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel.
Trump expressed that he was "perturbed," meaning worried or troubled, by Israel's military actions in Lebanon.
The discussion happened amid the war involving Iran and Israel's neighboring countries.
The interview was given to the New York Post's podcast "Pod Force One."
CBS News reported and shared details from the interview.
The topic focused on current events in the Middle East, especially the conflict around Israel and Lebanon.
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Israeli forces have carried out several attacks in Lebanon, including near Beirut, killing nine people and injuring others. At the same time, US-led talks between Israeli and Lebanese representatives continue in Washington to find a way to stop the fighting.
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Israel attacked multiple targets in Lebanon, including vehicles and an ambulance.
Nine people were killed, including two medics, six civilians near Tyre, and one Lebanese soldier.
One attack near Beirut’s outskirts injured two people.
Hezbollah fired rockets at northern Israel on the same day.
Israel’s military intercepted a hostile aircraft and rockets coming from Lebanon.
Israeli and Lebanese officials are holding talks in Washington to negotiate a ceasefire.
The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah is ongoing despite a ceasefire agreement from mid-April.
US President Donald Trump expressed concern about Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s aggressive actions in Lebanon.
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Iran launched a drone attack on Kuwait’s main airport, damaging a passenger terminal, killing one person, and injuring many others. This attack is part of ongoing violence between Iran and U.S.-backed forces that is challenging a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East.
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Kuwait closed its main airport temporarily after the drone strike.
The attack caused heavy damage to a passenger terminal.
One person was killed and dozens were wounded in the strike.
The attack is linked to the conflict involving Iran, the U.S., and their allies.
The violence is testing a ceasefire that was meant to reduce fighting in the region.
The conflict has been ongoing for four months and is spreading beyond Israel and Iran.
Efforts to reach a lasting peace agreement are slow and difficult.
The war involves other groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon, supported by Iran.
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A JetBlue pilot had a close call with a smaller, erratic plane near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. The air traffic controller described the smaller plane's pilot as dangerous, but the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the required safe distance was kept and both planes landed safely.
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The incident happened around 6:15 p.m. near Fort Lauderdale airport.
A JetBlue pilot reported a smaller plane flying unpredictably close to his aircraft.
The two planes were a few hundred feet apart in altitude and about a mile horizontally.
The air traffic controller called the smaller plane’s pilot "insane" in an audio recording.
The FAA said the required safety separation was maintained during the event.
The smaller plane was not communicating with air traffic control.
The FAA is investigating this incident.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is the 18th busiest airport in the U.S.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva criticized new tariffs proposed by the United States, saying Brazil cannot accept the way it is being treated. The US government announced a 25 percent tariff on some Brazilian imports after an investigation into trade practices. Lula said Brazil wants good relations with the US but will look for other partners if needed.
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The US proposed a 25 percent tariff on certain Brazilian imports.
Lula said he was surprised by the tariffs and wants to maintain good relations with the US.
The tariffs follow a US investigation claiming Brazil’s trade practices are unfair.
US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer mentioned issues like illegal deforestation and ethanol market access in the probe.
The US claims a large trade deficit with Brazil, but data shows the US actually has a trade surplus.
The tariffs use Section 301 of US trade law, which targets unfair trade practices.
Some Brazilian products, like beef, coffee, and aircraft parts, are exempt from the new tariffs.
Lula faces a tough re-election battle in November, running against Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro.
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Charli XCX will release a new album called "Music, Fashion, Film" on July 24. The album cover features John Cale, Marc Jacobs, and Martin Scorsese, three important figures from music, fashion, and film, who have personal connections with her.
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The album "Music, Fashion, Film" will come out on July 24.
The album cover shows John Cale (musician), Marc Jacobs (fashion designer), and Martin Scorsese (film director).
Charli XCX has worked with John Cale on a movie soundtrack.
She has done fashion campaigns with Marc Jacobs.
She has had several conversations about film with Martin Scorsese.
Charli said taking the cover photo felt like an "out-of-body experience."
The choice of these three men reflects her personal and professional relationships.
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Sharon Osbourne plans to create a cartoon version of the reality TV show "The Osbournes" to mark its 25th anniversary in 2027. The cartoon aims to reach a younger audience and continue honoring the legacy of Ozzy Osbourne, who passed away in 2025.
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"The Osbournes" was a reality TV show about Ozzy Osbourne's family.
The show originally aired 25 years ago and is still popular with new viewers.
Sharon Osbourne is discussing making a cartoon version of the show.
The cartoon would attract younger viewers who are not familiar with the original show.
Ozzy Osbourne died in July 2025 at the age of 76.
Sharon and Ozzy’s son, Jack Osbourne, want to keep Ozzy’s legacy alive.
They are currently in talks with a company about producing the cartoon.
The project is part of celebrating the show's 25th anniversary in 2027.
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) may have started as early as January, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) chief. The response has been slowed by travel bans, mistrust in communities, and challenges in tracking people who had contact with Ebola patients.
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The Ebola outbreak was officially detected in mid-May but might have started months earlier.
So far, there have been 344 confirmed Ebola cases and 60 deaths in the DRC, and 15 cases with one death in Uganda.
Travel restrictions by some countries, including the US, are causing problems by disrupting supplies and response efforts.
Only about 45% of contacts of Ebola patients are being followed up; the goal is to track over 90%.
Insecurity and displacement in the region make it hard to trace contacts and control the outbreak.
The Bundibugyo strain of Ebola currently has no vaccine or treatment, but some patients have recovered with hospital care.
The UK has launched a research network to support rapid advice and evidence on Ebola and other health crises.
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A U.S. Coast Guard dive team is searching in the Bahamas for Lynette Hooker, an American woman who went missing after falling overboard from a boat on April 4. The search follows new forensic evidence from electronic devices linked to her husband, Brian Hooker, leading investigators to explore new areas.
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Lynette Hooker disappeared after going overboard on April 4, 2026, near the Bahamas.
The U.S. Coast Guard Investigative Service leads the investigation and got permission from Bahamas authorities to search new areas.
Forensic evidence from electronic devices belonging to Brian Hooker led investigators to additional search locations.
GPS data from Brian Hooker’s devices did not match his account of the events, according to U.S. officials.
Brian Hooker was arrested and questioned in early April but released without charges.
Brian Hooker initially stayed in the Bahamas to help search for his wife but later left to be with his terminally ill mother.
Their yacht is named “Soulmate,” and Lynette was lost after leaving Hope Town on a small boat with her husband.
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Eight bodies were found in plastic bags near Babahoyo, Ecuador, after eight people went missing while traveling. Police say a note at the site links the killings to a gang war between two major drug groups, Los Lobos and Los Choneros.
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Eight bodies were discovered on the outskirts of Babahoyo, a drug trafficking area in southwestern Ecuador.
The victims disappeared while traveling from Daule to Milagro, about 30 miles south of Babahoyo.
A note found at the scene suggests the Los Lobos gang targeted the victims in their fight against the rival gang Los Choneros.
Los Lobos and Los Choneros are major criminal gangs involved in drug trafficking and extortion in Ecuador.
The United States has designated Los Lobos as a terrorist group and supports Ecuador’s crackdown on gangs.
Ecuador is a key transit point for about 70% of cocaine from Colombia and Peru heading to international markets.
Violence linked to drug gangs has increased sharply, with Ecuador recording more than 9,200 violent deaths last year.
President Daniel Noboa, an ally of President Trump, has deployed the military and imposed curfews to combat gang violence.
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A protest against police in Southampton turned violent, causing damage to property and fear among local residents. The violence followed the killing of Henry Nowak by Vickrum Digwa, which has deeply affected the Sikh community and raised concerns about safety and discrimination.
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A protest against police in Southampton became violent, resulting in broken windows and damaged cars.
Henry Nowak died after being handcuffed by police; his killer was Vickrum Digwa, who used a “Sikh sword.”
Residents expressed fear and anger after the violence, with damage close to their homes.
The local Sikh community reported facing threats and increased discrimination following the incident.
Satvir Kaur, Labour MP and the first Sikh UK minister, received death threats and needed security for safety.
Many people involved in the violence were from outside the local community.
The Sikh community emphasized that Digwa’s actions do not represent their faith or group.
Police and community workers visited local Sikh centers to offer support and reassurance.
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Taylor Swift praised Paul McCartney's new album "The Boys of Dungeon Lane" on her social media. The album reflects McCartney’s childhood and his early days with the Beatles, including a duet with drummer Ringo Starr.
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Paul McCartney released a new album called "The Boys of Dungeon Lane" on May 29.
The album is inspired by his childhood and early Beatles experiences.
One song, "Home to Us," features a duet with Beatles drummer Ringo Starr.
Taylor Swift shared a message on Instagram calling McCartney an "eternally exceptional artist."
McCartney spoke about missing his late Beatles bandmates John Lennon and George Harrison in an interview.
Taylor Swift is promoting a new song for "Toy Story 5" at the same time.
The album is available on all music platforms now.
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The death of Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old student who was fatally stabbed in Southampton, has sparked public anger and questions about how race affects UK policing. Police actions after the incident are under investigation while ongoing concerns remain about racial bias and the way police respond to minority communities.
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Henry Nowak was stabbed to death in Southampton in December.
Police bodycam footage showed officers handcuffing Nowak while he was dying.
The man who stabbed Nowak falsely claimed racial abuse by Nowak.
An Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation into police behavior is ongoing.
Recent scandals have revealed racist behavior and discrimination within UK police forces.
Reports have accused some forces of institutional racism, including the Metropolitan Police.
Officers say they are now cautious handling race-related cases due to criticism but worry this may affect fairness.
Claims of "two-tier policing" suggest minority groups might receive different treatment to avoid racism accusations.
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A pet owner used a home camera to watch her French bulldog, Peter, howling alone after she left the house. The dog howled to express loneliness, which is a typical way dogs communicate separation from their family.
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Shantel Giraldo left her nearly 6-year-old French bulldog, Peter, alone for a few hours.
Peter usually howls for 10 to 15 minutes after his owner leaves, showing he feels lonely.
Dogs howl as a form of communication to attract attention, signal location, or respond to separation.
Howling is an inherited behavior from wolves, with some dog breeds more likely to howl than others.
French bulldogs do not often howl, but Peter has a habit of howling when left alone or when family members leave.
Giraldo and her family sometimes howl back at Peter, turning it into a shared ritual.
Research shows dogs genetically closer to wolves howl more than other dog breeds.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he and U.S. President Donald Trump have a strong friendship despite recent disagreements. Trump confirmed he criticized Netanyahu's actions in Lebanon but also said they work well together and share goals, including disarming Hezbollah.
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President Trump said he called Netanyahu “f****ing crazy” during a recent call but still supports him.
Netanyahu described their relationship as very good and based on mutual respect.
The two leaders have disagreements but resolve them quickly and work as friends.
Israel has escalated attacks in Lebanon, causing concern and risking talks between the U.S. and Iran.
Hezbollah, a group allied with Iran, is fighting against Israel in Lebanon and claims the right to self-defense.
Despite tensions, Netanyahu and Trump agree on disarming Hezbollah and demilitarizing Lebanon.
Israeli officials have proposed occupying southern Lebanon and destroying homes in border areas, following tactics used in Gaza.
Netanyahu expressed a desire for peace with Lebanon if Hezbollah is disarmed and the country is demilitarized.
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An Egyptian court sentenced activist and poet Ahmed Douma to one year in prison with labor for spreading false information. Douma was arrested after writing about Egypt’s prison conditions and was previously freed in 2023 after nearly 10 years in jail.
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Ahmed Douma was sentenced to one year in prison with labor for “spreading fake news.”
He was arrested following an article about prison conditions published in a London-based news outlet.
Douma had been released in August 2023 by a presidential pardon after almost 10 years in jail.
Rights groups say the charge against him is often used to silence activists and journalists.
Amnesty International and PEN America criticized the sentence as an attack on free speech.
Douma has faced harsh detention conditions, including limited visits and bright lights in his cell.
Egypt’s government under President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi has a history of cracking down on peaceful critics.
The presidential pardon system released some prisoners but has not stopped ongoing arrests of activists.
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