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A swimmer was bitten on the foot in a suspected shark attack at Jones Beach in New York, causing a temporary closure of the beach. After a search found no sharks, swimming resumed with restrictions, following recent shark sightings at other beaches in New York City and Long Island.
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The bite happened Friday at Jones Beach State Park Field 6.
The swimmer had cuts on their foot but injuries were not life-threatening.
Lifeguards and ambulance crews responded quickly to help the victim.
Swimming paused for about an hour while officials searched for sharks but no sharks were found.
Swimming allowed again but limited to waist-deep water for safety.
Shark sightings also occurred recently at Rockaway Beach in Queens and at Point Lookout in Long Island.
Some beaches in New York City and Long Island closed temporarily after shark sightings.
Experts say shark bites are rare, with 60 to 80 unprovoked bites yearly worldwide.
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Many people on the U.S. East Coast are facing very high temperatures during the July 4th holiday. These extreme heat waves are causing problems like travel delays, energy shortages, and event changes. In Europe, health officials report thousands of extra deaths linked to similar record heat.
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The East Coast of the U.S. is experiencing dangerous heat during Independence Day.
Temperatures have reached over 100 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas.
Travel plans are being disrupted by the heat.
The energy system is under stress due to increased demand for cooling.
Some communities have postponed or canceled July 4th events because of the heat.
European health authorities have connected thousands of additional deaths to extreme heat conditions.
The heat waves represent a record level of high temperatures for these regions.
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Labour leader Keir Starmer said future prime ministers cannot spend less time on international issues because global events affect domestic life. He also explained that his decision to resign was personal and made after a family retreat at Chequers. Andy Burnham, seen as a likely successor, supports continuing Starmer’s foreign policy, including backing Ukraine and improving ties with the EU.
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Keir Starmer warned that prime ministers must spend significant time on international affairs.
He rejected the idea that domestic and international issues can be separated in modern politics.
Starmer said global events, like the situation in Ukraine and the Strait of Hormuz, impact household costs and domestic life.
His decision to resign was personal and finalized during a family stay at the prime minister’s country estate, Chequers.
Starmer believes he saved the Labour party and was a successful prime minister.
Andy Burnham focuses mainly on domestic matters but supports Starmer’s foreign policies.
Burnham affirmed full support for Ukraine and aims to strengthen the UK’s relationship with the European Union.
Starmer promised to stay silent publicly after stepping down to allow his successor to lead.
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Iran has started funeral ceremonies for its late Supreme Leader Khamenei. Also, many people have died in Venezuela due to recent earthquakes, and Egypt won its first knockout game in the World Cup.
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Iran began funeral ceremonies for Supreme Leader Khamenei.
Hundreds of deaths were confirmed in Venezuela after recent earthquakes.
Egypt won its first game in the World Cup knockout stage.
New York is preparing for the expected wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce.
London’s National Archives found a rare copy of the Declaration of Independence.
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Xie Na, a popular Chinese TV celebrity, planned a nationwide concert tour, but it was cancelled after many people criticized her singing online and the state media questioned her motives. The backlash showed challenges celebrities face in China’s entertainment industry when public opinion and authorities get involved.
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Xie Na is a well-known TV personality in China, famous from the show Happy Camp.
She announced her first solo concert tour after years of mostly acting and hosting.
Her initial concerts in Chengdu sold out quickly and were enjoyed by fans.
When she announced a nationwide tour starting in Beijing, many people criticized her singing skills online.
Some accused her of using her celebrity connections to sell tickets and making money without talent.
State media published articles suggesting she was chasing profit and lacked true artistic ability.
Due to growing public and official pressure, her Beijing concert was cancelled.
This incident highlights the strict scrutiny celebrities face in China’s entertainment scene.
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Russia has faced heavy losses in its war against Ukraine and is now recruiting soldiers from other countries, including African nations. Many of these recruits are working as mercenaries and are ending up in dangerous combat areas.
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Russia has reportedly suffered about 1.5 million casualties in the Ukraine war.
Approximately 500,000 Russian soldiers have been killed since the conflict started.
Russia is experiencing a shortage of new soldiers to fight.
To fill this gap, Russia is hiring mercenaries, who are paid fighters from other countries.
Some of these mercenaries come from African countries.
These African soldiers have been sent to the most dangerous front-line battles.
The story includes some disturbing images showing the realities of the conflict.
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Rising sea levels and coastal erosion are threatening historic sites in the United States, including Jamestown, Virginia. Archaeologists are working quickly to study and preserve these places before they are damaged or lost.
Key Facts
The United States is celebrating its 250th anniversary.
Rising seas are causing coastal areas to erode or wear away.
Jamestown, Virginia, is one of the historic sites at risk from these changes.
Archaeologists are actively working in Jamestown.
Their goal is to find and protect important historical artifacts.
Climate change is a main reason for the rising seas.
Damage to historic sites may lead to loss of important parts of America's history.
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Nearly 200 million people in the United States are currently under heat alerts due to very high temperatures. At the same time, several shark attacks have been reported along the East Coast.
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Around 200 million Americans face heat alerts.
Heat alerts warn people about dangerous high temperatures.
A series of shark attacks has occurred on the East Coast of the U.S.
The heat and shark attacks are happening at the same time.
These events are affecting large areas and many people.
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Scotland’s tradition of placing traffic cones on statues, especially the Duke of Wellington statue in Glasgow, has spread to other cities including Boston and Edinburgh. The practice started in the 1980s and is seen by some as a fun symbol, but others think it is disrespectful to the monuments.
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The Duke of Wellington statue in Glasgow has had a traffic cone on its head for over 40 years.
This tradition began with students in the 1980s and became an unofficial symbol of the city.
Glasgow city council repeatedly removed the cone but stopped trying after it kept reappearing.
The practice has spread to other statues in Scotland, including in Edinburgh, Dumfries, and Inverness.
When Scottish football fans (the Tartan Army) visited Boston, they placed cones on statues, which locals there liked.
A signed cone was gifted from Glasgow to Boston to mark a twinning of the two cities.
Some people in Scotland find the coning of statues inappropriate and disrespectful.
The cone symbol has been turned into merchandise like hats, bags, and T-shirts sold to visitors.
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More than 400 people have died in an outbreak of Ebola virus disease in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). The virus is now spreading beyond its original area, with a new case found nearly 600 kilometers away.
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Over 400 deaths have been reported due to Ebola in DR Congo.
The outbreak is expanding beyond the initial hotspot in the country.
A new Ebola case was found about 600 kilometers from the original area.
Ebola is a deadly virus that spreads through close contact with infected people or animals.
The United Nations has reported a separate human rights crisis in Sudan at the same time.
Efforts are underway to control the Ebola outbreak and help affected communities.
The situation remains serious due to the spread of the virus over a wide area.
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Venezuela’s acting president Delcy Rodriguez said the government responded quickly and had the right equipment after the earthquake. Some residents said they did not receive help for the first two days.
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Delcy Rodriguez is Venezuela’s acting president.
Her 180-day term as acting president ends this Friday.
She said rescue teams were sent out quickly after the earthquake.
She also said the teams had enough equipment.
Some local people said they did not get government help for 48 hours after the earthquake.
Rodriguez called the criticism against the government’s response “propaganda.”
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A large wildfire called the Aspen Acres Fire is spreading quickly in southern Colorado, forcing about 2,200 people to evacuate their homes. The fire has destroyed over 160 buildings and is one of many wildfires burning across the western United States, driven by dry weather and strong winds.
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The Aspen Acres Fire grew by 44 square kilometers overnight, reaching 272 square kilometers in size.
About 2,200 people were ordered to leave Colorado City, Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel.
Smoke from the fire has reduced visibility on Interstate 25 to less than a mile in some areas.
The Colorado National Guard deployed around 50 soldiers to help with road checkpoints and protect water sources.
Investigators say the fire was caused by humans, but no further details have been shared.
Other nearby wildfires include the Snyder Fire, Cottonwood Fire, and Babylon Fire, all covering large areas.
Three firefighters recently died fighting fires in the region, highlighting the dangers.
High fire risks have led to cancellations of local Fourth of July fireworks and fire restrictions in many counties.
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Sir Keir Starmer spoke about his decision to resign as prime minister, calling it a deeply personal choice made with his family. He warned that global challenges will continue and said his likely successor, Andy Burnham, will need to handle both international and domestic issues equally.
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Sir Keir Starmer decided to resign as prime minister after discussions with family and advisers.
He described the decision as "intensely personal" and made it while at Chequers with his wife and children.
Starmer said he had saved the Labour Party and had been a successful prime minister.
He expects Andy Burnham, likely his successor, to face the same global conflicts and domestic challenges.
Starmer said international and domestic issues cannot be separated in leadership responsibilities.
He promised to support his successor and not publicly criticize them.
Burnham has ruled out calling an early general election if he becomes prime minister.
Starmer will remain a Member of Parliament at least until the next election.
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Pope Leo XIV spoke about America’s 250th anniversary while accepting the 2026 Liberty Medal on Friday. The Liberty Medal is given by the National Constitution Center to someone who works to promote freedom worldwide.
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Pope Leo XIV received the 2026 Liberty Medal award.
The award honors people who help protect and promote liberty globally.
The ceremony took place on a Friday.
The National Constitution Center gives out the Liberty Medal.
The award is linked to celebrating America's 250th birthday.
The pope mentioned his hope for continued freedom in his speech.
The National Constitution Center is an organization that promotes constitutional values.
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Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are reportedly hosting a second wedding event at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Around 1,000 guests, including celebrities and athletes, are expected to attend, with strict no-phone rules and heavy police security in place.
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The second wedding event is taking place at Madison Square Garden (MSG) on July 3, 2026.
About 1,000 people are expected to attend the event, which will last until 4 a.m. the next day.
Guests include celebrities like singer Benson Boone, soccer legend Abby Wambach, and NFL players Chris Jones and Cooper Kupp.
A smaller gathering of around 100 people was held at MSG the night before.
There is a strict no-phone policy for everyone inside the venue during the events.
The New York Police Department has set up street closures and limited access to nearby train stations for security reasons.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce announced their engagement in August 2025.
In July 2026, Swift and Kelce publicly donated $26 million to charities in New York City and across the U.S. prior to the events.
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A Belgian diamond group created a special, jewel-covered gold ring to honor the United States' 250th anniversary. The ring, full of symbols related to America and President Donald Trump, was given to the U.S. ambassador in Belgium to present to President Trump.
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The ring is decorated with 321 diamonds, 56 sapphires, 13 emeralds, and six rubies.
It features two large letter T’s, the American flag, and the years 1776 and 2026.
The numbers 45 and 47 appear inside a Superman-style logo on the ring.
There is a diamond-winged eagle holding a ruby shield and an olive branch made of emeralds.
The ring includes the phrase "250 YEARS USA," engraved in 18-karat gold.
The ring was given to Bill White, the U.S. ambassador to Belgium, to deliver to President Donald Trump.
President Trump thanked the Antwerp diamond makers in a recorded video during a U.S. 250th birthday celebration in Brussels.
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Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela on June 24, killing at least 2,645 people and causing widespread destruction. Rescue teams and volunteers are searching through rubble to find survivors, while many displaced people live in temporary shelters.
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Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela less than a minute apart.
At least 2,645 people have died, and about 38,500 are still missing.
The government has ordered 10,000 bags to store bodies, according to the United Nations.
Rescue efforts involve international teams and local volunteers using basic tools.
The city of La Guaira suffered heavy damage, with many apartment buildings destroyed.
Many survivors are living in makeshift tent camps in public parks.
Some residents criticize the government for poor housing quality and lack of safety measures.
Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez says the government’s response was as fast as possible.
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Interpol has identified a 39-year-old Ukrainian woman, Anastasiia Berezovska, as the main suspect in a bombing at an apartment in Monaco. The explosion injured three people, including a Ukrainian tycoon with ties to Russia, and authorities are searching for the suspect who remains on the run.
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The bombing happened at an apartment building entrance in Monaco and injured three people, including a tycoon named Vadym Yermolaiev.
Yermolaiev was reportedly targeted; he renounced Ukrainian citizenship and faced sanctions in 2023 due to connections with Russia.
Anastasiia Berezovska is wanted by Interpol on charges of attempted murder, placing an explosive device, and criminal conspiracy.
The bomb was detonated remotely, and investigators believe Berezovska did not act alone.
The suspect was disguised as a man during the attack and has a distinctive snake tattoo on her right arm.
German police searched Berezovska’s apartment near Frankfurt and a vehicle linked to her; she is still at large.
The investigation traced the suspect’s movements through multiple European countries, ending in Germany.
Monaco’s authorities and prosecutors continue searching for possible accomplices and the motive behind the attack.
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Fans gathered in New York City because singer Taylor Swift could be marrying football player Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden. This event attracted a lot of attention and excitement.
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Taylor Swift, a popular singer, might be getting married.
The possible wedding is with NFL player Travis Kelce.
The location mentioned is Madison Square Garden in New York City.
The event is expected to happen on a Friday night.
Fans have shown strong interest and gathered in the city.
A reporter from Page Six discussed the event on CBS News.
The story was covered by CBS News and shared through their app.
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