Pennies and nickels have smooth edges because their metal is less valuable. Dimes, quarters, and half dollars have grooved edges to prevent people from shaving off small amounts of metal from coins, a practice called clipping.
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Pennies and nickels usually have smooth edges.
Their metals are less valuable than other coins.
Dimes, quarters, and half dollars have grooved or ridged edges.
Grooved edges help stop clipping, where people shave off metal.
Clipping was a problem when coins were made from valuable metals.
The grooves make it easy to see if a coin has been tampered with.
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Iran held a funeral for the former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, where some people displayed a banner with a threatening message toward President Donald Trump. The event has led to increased tensions between Iran and the United States.
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Iran buried its former Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
During the funeral, some mourners showed a banner that said, "Hey Trump we will kill you."
This message targeted President Donald Trump, the 47th President of the United States.
The situation has caused rising tensions between Iran and the U.S.
The CBS News report included insights from a former CIA counterterrorism official.
The coverage was provided by CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata.
The incident reflects ongoing hostile relations between the two countries.
No further details about the funeral or security responses were shared in the report.
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Ukraine has launched major attacks against Russian fuel supply lines to Crimea, worsening an energy crisis on the peninsula. Ukraine is also striking deep inside Russia, targeting key refineries and fuel infrastructure to cut off military and civilian fuel supplies.
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Ukraine attacked 19 Russian fuel tankers, a cargo ship, and a ferry from July 6 to 8, including nine tankers on one night.
Russia rerouted fuel supplies to Crimea by sea after losing overland routes due to Ukrainian strikes.
Ukraine disabled the oil offloading terminal at Novorossiysk, impacting Russian fuel logistics.
Fuel sales to civilians in Sevastopol (Crimea) have stopped, and many Crimean regions face electricity blackouts.
Ukraine destroyed Russian military aircraft and drone storage facilities at airfields in Crimea.
Ukraine launched a large drone strike on Moscow during a NATO summit, with over 400 drones intercepted.
Ukrainian strikes targeted major Russian oil terminals, including one in St. Petersburg, aiming to reduce Russia’s fuel exports.
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Israeli drones struck several locations in southern Lebanon, injuring two people despite a recent U.S.-brokered agreement aimed at reducing conflict. Amnesty International accused Israel of committing war crimes in past strikes that killed civilians and called for international investigations.
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Two people were injured in a drone strike on a pick-up truck in southern Lebanon’s Nabatieh district.
The strikes occurred after a U.S.-brokered framework deal intended to lead to a phased Israeli withdrawal.
Separate drone attacks targeted other towns in southern Lebanon, with no reported casualties.
Amnesty International reported that Israeli strikes in March killed 24 civilians, including 12 children.
Amnesty claims Israeli forces violated international law by attacking civilians and civilian property.
Amnesty urges an arms embargo on Israel and investigations by international courts.
The U.S.-brokered agreement does not require Israel to fully withdraw from southern Lebanon.
Lebanon’s health ministry reports 4,321 deaths and 12,204 injuries from Israeli attacks since early March.
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Krithi Karanth is a well-known wildlife conservationist from India whose interest in nature started in childhood, encouraged by her father. She now leads the Centre for Wildlife Studies and works to protect animals like elephants, tigers, and honey bees.
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Krithi Karanth’s passion for wildlife began when her father took her into the jungle from the age of one.
She is a conservation biologist and CEO of the Centre for Wildlife Studies in India.
Her organization focuses on protecting various species including Asian elephants, tigers, and honey bees.
Karanth is recognized as one of the world’s leading environmentalists and has won multiple awards.
The article includes a photo of a forest department elephant being bathed in Manas National Park, India.
The story was featured on FRANCE 24’s program called Perspective.
Krithi Karanth credits her lifelong commitment to wildlife conservation to her early childhood experiences.
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Sean Evans hosts a popular YouTube show called "Hot Ones," where he interviews celebrities while they eat spicy wings. He is preparing a new spinoff on Netflix called "Hot Ones: Extra Heat" and wants to have actor Tom Cruise as a future guest.
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Sean Evans is the host of "Hot Ones," a show on YouTube.
The show features celebrity interviews combined with eating spicy chicken wings.
"Hot Ones" has gained a large audience and popularity.
Sean Evans is creating a new spinoff show named "Hot Ones: Extra Heat" for Netflix.
Evans expressed interest in having Tom Cruise as a guest on "Hot Ones."
The information comes from an interview on CBS News.
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Lifeguards showed how to escape from a rip current to help people stay safe at the beach. Rip currents are strong, narrow flows of water that can pull swimmers away from shore.
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Lifeguards demonstrated ways to escape rip currents.
Rip currents are dangerous flows of water in the ocean.
Many people visit the beach on hot summer days.
Knowing ocean safety helps prevent accidents while swimming.
The demonstration was shared by CBS News.
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A fire broke out in a five-story shoe factory in Jinjiang, southern China, killing at least 28 workers. The factory’s owners and manager were arrested following the incident.
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The fire happened in a shoe factory with five floors.
At least 28 people died from the fire.
The factory is located in Jinjiang, southern China.
Authorities arrested the factory’s owners and the manager.
The cause of the fire has not been detailed in the article.
Emergency teams responded to the fire to control the flames.
This incident highlights safety concerns in factory workplaces.
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Ukraine is increasing its drone attacks on Russia using technology provided by the United States. This support allows Ukraine to carry out more effective strikes against Russian targets.
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Ukraine is conducting more drone attacks on Russia.
The drones use technology supplied by the United States.
American tech helps Ukraine improve the accuracy and impact of these attacks.
These efforts are part of Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia.
The use of drones represents a modern form of warfare in this conflict.
The news was reported by CBS News and journalist Aidan Stretch.
The story highlights the role of international aid in the Ukraine-Russia war.
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Super Typhoon Bavi is moving toward East Asia, causing people in Taiwan, Japan, and China to prepare by gathering supplies and closing businesses. Many fishing boats have returned to ports, and flights and ferry services have been canceled to keep people safe.
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Super Typhoon Bavi is approaching East Asia.
The storm’s size is as large as the country of France.
People in Taiwan, Japan, and China are stocking up on supplies.
Businesses in these areas are closing ahead of the storm.
Hundreds of fishing boats have returned to port to avoid the storm.
Flights and ferry trips have been canceled because of the typhoon.
The preparations aim to protect people and property from the strong storm.
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A Ukrainian court has detained two men accused of killing a woman wanted for a bomb attack in Monaco. The woman was named by Interpol as a suspect in the attempt to kill a businessman, but the reasons behind the attack and killing remain unknown.
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Two men, one a current military intelligence officer and the other a former law officer, were held without bail by a Kyiv court.
The killed woman, Anastasiia Berezovska, was found shot in the head in Ukraine.
Berezovska was named by Interpol as a suspect in a June 29 bombing in Monaco targeting businessman Vadym Yermolaiev.
Yermolaiev and his family were seriously injured in the explosion.
Yermolaiev is a businessman who has been sanctioned by Ukraine for dealings in Russian-held Crimea and has Cypriot citizenship.
Monaco charged Berezovska with attempted murder and related crimes for the bombing.
Investigators tracked Berezovska’s movements using cryptocurrency transfers.
One suspect initially confessed to the killing but later retracted the confession, blaming the other suspect.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy promised more information about the case soon.
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The article discusses recent tensions between the United States and Iran, focusing on failed negotiations and Iran’s strategic blockade of an important oil route. It explains how a previous U.S.-Iran agreement offered Iran economic benefits in exchange for limiting its nuclear program, but Iran is now demanding more and threatening to charge fees for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iran is blockading the Strait of Hormuz, a key passage for about 20% of the world's shipped oil.
This blockade caused oil prices to rise and increased global concerns about inflation and supply chains.
The United States and Israel previously launched strikes aiming to destroy Iran’s nuclear program and weaken its regime.
President Trump called the memorandum of understanding with Iran effectively over but also hinted talks might continue.
The memorandum gave Iran sanctions relief and access to frozen assets in exchange for promises not to develop nuclear weapons.
Iran continues to support proxy militias, build ballistic missiles, and oppress its own people despite the deal.
Iran now plans to impose fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, except for certain friendly countries like China.
There is concern that finalizing the agreement would reward Iran’s aggressive behavior and weaken U.S. credibility worldwide.
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Israel has warned the United States about a possible Iranian plan to kill President Donald Trump. This warning comes amid increased tensions after recent U.S. military strikes on Iran, raising doubts about efforts to stop fighting.
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Israel alerted the U.S. about an alleged Iranian assassination plot against President Trump.
The warning follows recent U.S. strikes on Iranian targets.
These events have increased tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
It is not clear how seriously U.S. officials are taking the threat.
Some experts wonder if the timing of the warning was intentional to make the intelligence public.
The situation adds uncertainty to ongoing attempts to reach a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran.
Iran has recently experienced high-level political changes after the death of its leader Khamenei.
Both the U.S. and Iran do not want a full-scale war but continue to act strongly against each other.
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Greek police arrested two people linked to a 2010 firebomb attack on a Marfin bank branch in Athens that killed three employees during a protest against government austerity measures. This is the first time suspects have been identified in this case, which happened early in Greece’s financial crisis.
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The firebomb attack happened on May 5, 2010, during a large protest against austerity in Greece.
Three bank workers died, including a pregnant woman, trapped inside the burning building.
Protesters threw firebombs, also called Molotov cocktails, at the bank during the demonstration.
Some people in the crowd shouted for the workers to be left to burn because they worked during the strike.
Firefighters were delayed by the large protest crowd, slowing rescue efforts.
Greek authorities reopened the investigation into the deaths in 2020.
Two suspects were arrested in connection with the attack in 2024.
The financial crisis led to severe economic hardship in Greece, with high poverty and unemployment rates.
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Lynette Hooker, 55, is missing in the Bahamas. Investigators are looking into her disappearance, and there are different reports about her last movements, including whether she returned to her sailboat before going missing.
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Lynette Hooker, age 55, disappeared in the Bahamas.
The U.S. Coast Guard is investigating her disappearance.
Hooker's husband said she fell from a dinghy (a small boat).
A source close to the family suggested she may have gone back to their sailboat before disappearing.
The details of what happened to Hooker are still unclear.
Authorities are continuing their search and investigation into the case.
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Protests erupted in West Bengal, India, after an 11-year-old girl was raped and murdered, and an innocent man was lynched in the aftermath. The main suspect was later killed by police during an attempted escape, leading to political conflict and widespread violence in the state.
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An 11-year-old girl was raped and murdered near Kolkata, West Bengal.
The girl’s body showed signs of a severe head injury and bite marks.
A 26-year-old man was lynched by a mob but was later declared innocent by the government.
Police shot and killed Pravash Mondal, the main suspect, after he allegedly tried to grab an officer’s weapon and flee.
The incident led to protests, vandalism, and clashes between political party workers.
West Bengal’s new BJP government and opposition parties blamed each other for failing to protect women and for rising violence.
The victim was Muslim, and the accused were Hindu; this led to accusations of communal tension being stoked.
A ban on public gatherings and deployment of paramilitary forces were implemented to control unrest.
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The Trump administration has released declassified records about a 1949 Los Alamos conference investigating mysterious green fireballs seen in the sky. Scientists and military officials could not explain these bright green objects, which did not behave like normal meteorites.
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The records come from a 1949 conference held by the Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory.
The green fireballs were reported by airline pilots, military personnel, and federal agents in late 1948 and early 1949.
Observers noted the fireballs traveled at low altitudes (8 to 10 miles), stayed bright, and moved nearly horizontally over long distances.
Dr. Lincoln LaPaz, a meteor expert, said the fireballs did not match any known meteor behavior.
The green color of the fireballs matched wavelengths around 5218 angstroms, similar to copper salts, which is unusual for meteorites.
The objects made no sound, which is unusual because bright meteorites usually create noise.
The release is part of an ongoing effort by the Department of War to publish Cold War-era unexplained aerial phenomena files.
The conference showed scientists seriously studied these phenomena long before modern UFO programs existed.
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Andy Burnham, a leading Labour politician expected to become the UK prime minister soon, apologized for his party’s past stance on the war in Gaza and promised to put more pressure on Israel. He acknowledged the suffering in Gaza but stopped short of calling Israel’s military actions genocide and emphasized the need to support a two-state solution for peace.
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Andy Burnham is the Labour Member of Parliament for Makerfield and likely to become UK prime minister after Keir Starmer’s resignation.
Burnham apologized for Labour’s response to the war in Gaza, saying the party “didn’t get it right” and must “do better.”
Since October 2023, Israeli attacks on Gaza have killed over 73,000 people, including many children.
Burnham condemned Hamas attacks on Israel in October 2023 and anti-Semitic attacks in the UK.
He criticized Israel’s violations of ceasefires, settlement expansion in the West Bank, and policies undermining a two-state peace solution.
The UK government under Starmer has shown strong support for Israel, including labeling some Palestinian groups terrorist and not banning weapons sales to Israel.
There is increasing public pressure in the UK for the government to act more to stop the violence in Gaza and the West Bank.
Burnham said he will work with international partners to try to keep the two-state solution alive as the only path to lasting peace.
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Iran held funeral ceremonies for its Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who was killed in airstrikes by Israel and the United States. The Iranian government used the funeral to show its strength to both its people and the world, emphasizing Khamenei’s role as a leader opposing U.S. influence.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, died on February 28, 2026, in airstrikes carried out by Israel and the U.S.
Funeral ceremonies were held in Mashhad, Iran, on July 9, 2026.
The Iranian government organized the funeral as a display of power and control over its population.
Iran aimed to show large crowd mobilization, signaling its ability to unite its people.
The regime portrayed Khamenei as an anti-imperialist figure resisting the United States.
Iran intended to reinforce its political message both inside the country and internationally.
The funeral reflected Iran’s effort to strengthen its position and rally support beyond its borders.
The event took place amid ongoing tensions and military actions between Iran, Israel, and the U.S.
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The book "They Stole a City" by Lauren Collins explores the 1898 coup in Wilmington, North Carolina, where White supremacists overthrew a multi-racial government. The book studies the long-term effects of this event on families and politics, showing how racial oppression shaped generations and influenced voter restrictions even in recent times.
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In 1898, White supremacists staged a violent takeover of Wilmington's racially mixed government.
The coup ended with the federal government refusing to intervene or protect Black citizens.
New voting laws like the grandfather clause blocked most Black people from voting while allowing most white men to vote.
Wilmington's Black population and Black-owned businesses declined after the coup.
White supremacists controlled politics in Wilmington and much of North Carolina for decades afterward.
North Carolina did not elect another Black person to national office until 1992.
The book studies the impact on four families, two white and two Black, to understand the personal legacies of the event.
Recent North Carolina voting laws are seen as a continuation of past efforts to disenfranchise Black voters.
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