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The Aspen Acres Fire in southern Colorado has destroyed 55 homes in Custer County and over 100 structures in Pueblo County. The wildfire has spread over 28,314 acres and is not yet contained, with mandatory evacuations in several towns and emergency crews working to protect people and property.
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The Aspen Acres Fire has burned 28,314 acres as of Tuesday and is 0% contained.
55 homes were destroyed in Custer County, and more than 100 structures were lost in Pueblo County.
Mandatory evacuations are in place for the towns of Beulah, Rye, and San Isabel.
Evacuation centers are set up at Pueblo County Parks and Recreation and the Colorado State Fairgrounds for large animals.
One firefighter was injured while fighting the fire; no other injuries have been reported.
The cause of the fire is still unknown.
Eight air tankers are being used to help control the fire.
This fire is one of nine major wildfires burning in Colorado currently.
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The UK’s Disasters Emergency Committee has started a fundraising appeal to help people affected by two strong earthquakes in Venezuela. More than 1,700 people have died, thousands are injured, and many buildings have collapsed. Aid is needed for shelter, food, and water.
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Two earthquakes with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 hit near Venezuela’s capital, Caracas.
Over 1,700 people have died, with tens of thousands still missing.
About 5,000 people have been injured.
Around 2,500 buildings were damaged, many of which completely collapsed.
Hospitals are overwhelmed and lack critical supplies.
Several countries, including the UK, have sent rescue and medical teams.
UK charities like the British Red Cross, Oxfam, and Save the Children joined the appeal.
UK government will match donations up to £2 million.
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The NHS has issued new draft guidance recommending that up to 4 million women with irregular periods should be checked for polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome (PMOS). PMOS, which affects hormone levels and can cause health problems, is often missed or treated inconsistently. The guidance covers testing and yearly health reviews to better manage the condition.
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PMOS affects about 13% of women of reproductive age worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.
Symptoms include irregular or no periods, high testosterone, and ovaries with many small follicles.
PMOS is linked to higher risks of diabetes, heart disease, sleep problems, liver disease, mental health issues, and pregnancy complications.
The NHS guidance applies to girls over 10, adult women, trans men, and non-binary people not undergoing gender reassignment.
Diagnosis involves blood tests for hormone levels and sometimes ultrasounds.
People with PMOS should have an annual health review to monitor symptoms and associated risks.
Treatments like IVF may be offered if criteria are met, but laser hair removal is not recommended due to cost and health impact.
The guidance is based on international studies and aims to improve early diagnosis and consistent care.
Consultation on the draft guidance is open until August 2026, with final guidelines expected in December 2026.
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A new short film called Love Letter to England, created by Ian McKellen and playwright James Graham, explores what it means to be English. It is part of a UK-wide project called the National Conversation, which invites people to share their views on community and identity ahead of England’s World Cup matches.
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The film examines the shared identity and social bonds of English people.
The National Conversation is a project encouraging people to record 60-second voice notes about their feelings on belonging and the future of England.
The Independent Commission on Community and Cohesion, co-chaired by Sajid Javid and Jon Cruddas, supports this project.
James Graham highlights that traditional social connections are weakening across England.
Decline in public spaces like town centers and high streets contributes to feelings of isolation.
Loneliness affects all age groups, including young people, despite modern ways to connect.
The commission combines public input with expert research to create a shared future vision.
The project uses events like the World Cup to bring people together and spark community spirit.
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"Enola Holmes 3" is a new Netflix movie featuring Sherlock Holmes’s younger sister, Enola, as the main character. In this film, Enola faces a difficult mystery when Sherlock is kidnapped, leading her to uncover secrets and challenges during her own important life moment, her wedding.
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Enola Holmes is Sherlock Holmes’s younger sister, played by Millie Bobby Brown.
The first "Enola Holmes" movie came out in 2020 and was successful on Netflix.
The sequel was released in 2022, and now "Enola Holmes 3" is the latest film in the series.
In "Enola Holmes 3," Enola is preparing for her wedding in Malta.
Sherlock Holmes is kidnapped, and Enola must find him, which starts a larger and more emotional mystery.
The movie reveals the kidnapper early on, focusing on understanding why they did it rather than who they are.
The film mixes action, humor, and deeper themes about growing up, identity, and family.
Beautiful locations in Malta and Victorian-style sets give the movie a rich visual look.
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A package bomb exploded in an apartment building lobby in Monaco, injuring three people including a Ukrainian businessman, his partner, and their teenage son. Authorities believe the suspect left for nearby France and are working with French police to find him.
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The explosion happened around 9 p.m. local time in Monaco.
Three people were seriously injured, including a Ukrainian businessman and his family members.
The blast was strong enough to be felt 13 miles away in Nice, France.
Investigators do not believe the attack was related to terrorism.
Surveillance cameras captured the suspect leaving the package at the building’s entrance.
The suspect reportedly left Monaco and entered France after the incident.
Monaco authorities increased security in response to the attack.
Police are asking the public for help to identify and catch the suspect.
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Six days after strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, rescue teams are still working, but chances of finding people alive are very low. The official death toll is 1,900, but many think the true number is much higher, with thousands missing and many buildings destroyed.
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Earthquakes struck Venezuela six days ago.
The government says 1,900 people have died.
Many experts believe the death toll is much higher.
Around 50,000 people might be missing.
About 60,000 buildings may have collapsed.
The most affected area is Venezuela’s northern coast.
Rescue efforts are ongoing, but hopes of finding survivors have decreased.
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Netflix is adding many movies and shows in July 2026, including new originals and returning series. Highlights include Will Ferrell’s sports comedy "The Hawk," a reboot of "Little House on the Prairie," and Kevin Hart’s comedy special "72 Hours."
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Will Ferrell stars in "The Hawk," a comedy about a former golf star trying to make a comeback.
Netflix is releasing a reboot of "Little House on the Prairie" on July 9, 2026.
Kevin Hart’s new comedy called "72 Hours" premieres on July 24, 2026.
Season 3 of "WWE Unreal," a show about wrestling behind the scenes, returns in July.
The list includes popular movies available from July 1, such as "Apollo 13," "Gone Girl," and "Spider-Man: Homecoming."
New Netflix Originals and limited series such as "Enola Holmes 3" and "Survival of the Thickest" Season 3 will be available.
The MLB Home Run Derby 2026 will be streamed live on Netflix.
Many other movies, series, and documentaries are scheduled for release throughout the month.
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Jamaican officials will visit the UK on September 6 to formally submit a petition to King Charles seeking legal advice on slavery reparations. The petition asks if the forced transport of Africans to Jamaica was lawful, if it was a crime against humanity, and whether Britain owes compensation for slavery and its lasting effects.
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Jamaica plans to lodge a reparations petition with King Charles on September 6, 2024.
The petition requests legal advice from the UK’s Privy Council, the highest court for some Commonwealth countries.
It questions the legality of the forced transport of Africans and whether Britain must pay reparations.
The Caribbean Community (Caricom) fully supports Jamaica’s effort.
The petition date marks the anniversary of the 1781 voyage of the Zong slave ship, where 140 enslaved Africans were killed.
Jamaica highlights that British planters were compensated in 1834 when slavery ended, but enslaved people received no payment.
Jamaica has given internal reparations to its Rastafarian community through an apology and land transfer.
The petition team includes Jamaica’s Attorney General and UK lawyers, and cites a 2023 UN resolution calling the slave trade a crime against humanity.
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The Cockroach Janta Party, a popular youth group in India, has been protesting in New Delhi for almost two weeks. They want the education minister to resign because of a leaked exam paper and are asking for bigger changes in the education system.
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The protest group is called the Cockroach Janta Party.
It started online and gained millions of followers.
The group has been protesting in person in New Delhi for nearly two weeks.
They demand the education minister resign due to an exam paper leak.
The protesters also want broader reforms in India’s education system.
This movement is mainly driven by young people in India.
The protests have kept public attention on issues of corruption and education quality.
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This article shares a few interesting science stories from June, including research on a soccer move called the scissors feint, the design of the FIFA World Cup ball, and a project using technology to read ancient scrolls buried by a volcano. The studies explain how soccer players move to trick opponents, why goalkeepers find the new ball tricky, and new progress in reading damaged scrolls from Herculaneum.
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Japanese scientists studied soccer players using high-speed cameras to understand the scissors feint, a trick where players fake one direction and quickly go the other.
Skilled players control their distance to defenders and use fast knee movements to accelerate, making their moves quick and deceptive.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup ball, called Adidas Trionda, has deep seams and a four-panel design to fly more steadily and work well in wet weather.
Goalkeepers are having trouble predicting the ball’s speed because of a sudden airflow change called the "drag crisis," which makes the ball go faster unexpectedly.
Researchers tested the ball in a wind tunnel to better understand its flight behavior.
The Vesuvius Challenge project uses digital scanning and machine learning to read ancient scrolls burned and buried by the Vesuvius volcanic eruption in Herculaneum.
Over 660 scrolls were found in the villa’s library of a philosopher named Philodemus but have been fragile and difficult to open or read until now.
The project aims to reveal new historical texts once thought lost forever.
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France will hold its next presidential election with the first round on April 18, 2027, and a possible second round on May 2, 2027. President Emmanuel Macron will finish his final term before the election, which is seen as a key opportunity for Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally party to gain power.
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The first round of the French presidential election will be on April 18, 2027.
If needed, a run-off (second round) will be held on May 2, 2027.
President Emmanuel Macron is completing his second and final term by 2027.
Marine Le Pen, leader of the far-right National Rally party, may run for president again.
Le Pen has competed in multiple presidential elections, reaching the final round twice against Macron.
An appeals court will decide on July 7 if Le Pen can run, amid allegations of a fake jobs scandal.
French law requires the election to be held between 20 and 35 days before the current president’s term ends.
The election is seen as important in testing the strength of the far-right in French politics.
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A recent Gallup survey found that only 7 percent of Ukrainians approve of U.S. leadership in 2026. This is a drop of 9 points from the previous year, during the ongoing conflict with Russia.
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The survey was conducted by Gallup in April 2026.
Only 7 percent of Ukrainians approve of U.S. leadership.
Approval of U.S. leadership among Ukrainians fell by 9 percentage points from 2025 to 2026.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has been ongoing for nearly four and a half years.
The survey results were released in a report on a Tuesday in 2026.
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New information has been shared by law enforcement sources about the wedding events of singer Taylor Swift and athlete Travis Kelce in New York City. These details come after much public guessing about their holiday weekend celebrations.
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Taylor Swift, a well-known singer, and Travis Kelce, a professional athlete, held wedding events in New York City.
Law enforcement sources have provided new details about these wedding activities.
The events took place during the holiday weekend.
The information was reported by CBS News reporter Anna Schecter.
Coverage of the events is available through CBS News and their app.
The new details respond to widespread public curiosity and speculation.
The wedding events involved coordination with local authorities.
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Tensions have increased between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over a new agreement involving the United States and Iran. This disagreement has become more visible and could affect the relationship between the two countries.
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The U.S. and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding, which is a formal agreement.
This agreement has caused a public disagreement between President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu.
President Trump leads the United States, and Netanyahu leads Israel.
The disagreement concerns how to handle Iran and its role in the region.
Israeli journalist Yaakov Katz has provided insights into the reasons behind the tension.
The situation could have significant effects on U.S.-Israel relations.
CBS News covered this story with reporting by Imtiaz Tab.
The debate focuses on security and political concerns related to Iran.
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A three-year-old boy named Klieber Morán was rescued alive six days after two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela. The quakes caused nearly 2,000 deaths, injured over 10,000 people, and damaged or destroyed almost 59,000 buildings, leading to urgent needs for food, shelter, and medical aid.
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The earthquakes had magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 and struck Venezuela last week.
Rescue teams from Jordan and other countries found Klieber Morán in La Guaira state.
The boy received first aid and was taken to a hospital in Caracas with stable vital signs.
Nearly 2,000 people have died and over 10,000 were injured by the quakes.
About 58,870 buildings were damaged or destroyed, according to NASA satellite data.
The United Nations warns tens of thousands need food, shelter, and medical help.
Health services are overwhelmed, raising risks of vaccine-preventable diseases like measles.
International aid, including medical supplies, is arriving to support relief efforts.
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Denmark has asked the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to allow Greenland and the Faroe Islands, its semi-autonomous territories, to compete as separate Olympic teams under their own flags. The IOC usually only accepts independent countries as new Olympic teams, so this request may be difficult to approve.
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Denmark’s parliament sent a letter to the IOC requesting recognition of Greenland and the Faroe Islands as independent Olympic teams.
Greenland and the Faroe Islands are semi-autonomous territories under Denmark’s sovereignty.
The last similar request was made about 20 years ago.
The request follows Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen’s new government pledge to support Greenland against President Donald Trump’s wish to buy the island.
The IOC currently recognizes 206 national Olympic committees, some of which are not UN member states.
Since 1996, the IOC’s policy has been to accept only independent states, like Kosovo and South Sudan.
Greenland’s athletes competed for Denmark in the recent Winter Olympics.
The Faroe Islands compete separately in international soccer qualifiers but not in the Olympics.
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US and European diplomats are in disagreement over who should be the next high representative in Bosnia and Herzegovina, a key international role. The current envoy, Christian Schmidt, was asked by the US to leave immediately, but the US choice for his replacement has not been accepted by European countries.
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The high representative in Bosnia has important powers to oversee peace and governance.
Christian Schmidt, a German politician, is ending his role early after US pressure.
The US wants Schmidt’s American deputy to temporarily take over.
European countries want to delay choosing Schmidt’s successor and disagree with the US candidate.
The US is pushing for an Italian diplomat, Antonio Zanardi Landi, who has little experience in Bosnia.
The US has linked its demands to business interests, including a $1 billion gas pipeline contract awarded to a company tied to President Trump’s associates.
The US announced a new policy focusing on benefits for American companies in the Balkans.
This disagreement shows tensions between the US and Europe over influence in the Balkans region.
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Rescue teams in La Guaira, Venezuela, are working to save a security guard trapped under the rubble of his workplace after two earthquakes hit the area last week. The efforts to find and help him are ongoing.
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Two earthquakes occurred last week in La Guaira, Venezuela.
The earthquakes caused buildings to collapse, trapping people under rubble.
A security guard is currently trapped under the rubble of his workplace.
Rescue crews are actively trying to reach and save the trapped guard.
The situation is being reported by CBS News.
Authorities and emergency teams are involved in the rescue operation.
The location affected is La Guaira, a coastal city in Venezuela.
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Thousands of people across South Africa protested to demand that undocumented foreign nationals leave the country. The protests followed weeks of violence that caused many migrants to flee and resulted in four deaths.
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Protests took place nationwide in South Africa on June 30, 2026.
Demonstrators want undocumented foreigners to leave the country by an unofficial deadline.
Police were deployed across the country to manage the protests.
The unrest led thousands of foreign nationals to flee South Africa.
Four people have died during the recent wave of violence.
The protests were organized by citizen-led groups.
The United Nations urged people not to dehumanize migrants during the crisis.
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