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Teyana Taylor received the Icon of the Year Award at the 2026 BET Awards held in Los Angeles. During the ceremony, singer Janet Jackson praised Taylor’s achievements and personal qualities, which moved Taylor to tears while accepting the award.
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The 2026 BET Awards took place at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.
Teyana Taylor won the Icon of the Year Award.
Janet Jackson presented the award and delivered a speech praising Taylor’s career and character.
Jackson highlighted Taylor’s Harlem roots and her awards, including a Golden Globe win and Grammy and Oscar nominations.
Taylor became emotional when Jackson appeared unexpectedly to present the award.
Taylor thanked Jackson, calling her her “biggest inspiration.”
Taylor also won other awards at the ceremony, including Fashion Vanguard, Video Director of the Year, and Best Actress.
The ceremony celebrated Taylor’s influence and contributions in both entertainment and her personal life, including raising her two daughters.
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Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is being used more to help with menopause symptoms. However, millions of women cannot use HRT because it may not be safe for them, especially those who have had breast cancer.
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Hormone replacement therapy helps treat symptoms of menopause.
More doctors are prescribing HRT again.
Many women with menopause cannot take HRT due to health risks.
Women who survived breast cancer are often advised against HRT.
Dr. Mindy Goldman, a clinical expert, discussed these issues on CBS News.
The health risks prevent millions of women from using this treatment.
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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for the quick building of Jewish settlements along the northern edge of the Gaza Strip. He said that Israeli military forces already control about 70% of the Gaza Strip.
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Bezalel Smotrich is the Israeli Finance Minister.
He wants to start Jewish settlements in the northern part of the Gaza Strip right away.
Smotrich says Israeli military controls nearly 70% of the Gaza Strip.
The Gaza Strip is an area that has been the focus of conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
This call for settlements follows current military presence in the region.
The proposal could affect the ongoing situation in Gaza.
Settlements mean establishing new communities or towns for Jewish people.
The northern perimeter refers to the northern border area of the Gaza Strip.
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Canadian authorities stopped searching for six people missing after their charter boat sank near Vancouver. Three survivors were rescued by a couple on a sailboat, and one more was found by search teams, but no one else was found alive.
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The charter boat sank about 10 miles off the coast near Vancouver.
The emergency call came in at 11:45 PT on Sunday.
Three people were saved by a sailboat couple; a fourth was rescued by official search crews.
None of the people in the water were wearing life jackets.
The boat had left from Steveston, a fishing community near Vancouver.
Search teams included ferries, Coast Guard, police boats, helicopters, and planes.
Officials do not yet know why the boat sank and are investigating.
No wreckage or debris was seen at the rescue site.
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Matt Robinson, the mayor of Beaver, Utah, spoke about the ongoing wildfires in Utah. He discussed the damage caused by the fires and how the community is trying to understand and respond to it.
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Wildfires are currently burning across Utah.
Matt Robinson is the mayor of Beaver, a city affected by the fires.
The fires have caused significant damage to the area.
The community is in the process of assessing how bad the damage is.
Local leaders are working to manage the situation and help residents.
CBS News interviewed the mayor to provide updates on the fires.
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Cardi B released her second album, "Am I the Drama?", after overcoming fear and anxiety. She won the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist award at the 2026 BET Awards and performed several songs from the album on stage.
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Cardi B released her first album, "Invasion of Privacy," in 2018.
Her second album, "Am I the Drama?," was released in September 2025 after a break.
She struggled with fear and anxiety before releasing the new album.
Cardi B won the Best Female Hip-Hop Artist award at the 2026 BET Awards in Los Angeles.
She gave an energetic performance, including riding a motorcycle on stage.
Cardi B has four children, three with her former husband and one with her ex-boyfriend Stefon Diggs.
She thanked her family, friends, fans, and mentioned her love for Jesus during her acceptance speech.
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Iraq has faced corruption problems for more than 20 years, ranking as one of the most corrupt countries globally. The new government has started a strong anti-corruption campaign targeting top politicians and officials accused of misuse of power and illegal wealth.
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Iraq is a country rich in oil but has had serious corruption issues for over two decades.
It is considered one of the most corrupt countries worldwide.
The new Iraqi government recently launched an anti-corruption crackdown.
This crackdown focuses on high-profile politicians and senior officials.
Many Iraqis have protested repeatedly against widespread corruption.
The public hopes the government will eliminate corrupt practices at the highest levels.
Experts discussed the efforts and challenges in fighting corruption in Iraq.
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Protesters in South Africa have set a June 30 deadline for undocumented migrants to leave the country, causing concern among African migrants. Meanwhile, floods in Ghana have caused deaths and severe disruption in the capital.
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South Africa has a deadline of June 30 for undocumented migrants to leave, set by protesters.
Many African migrants in South Africa are worried about the approaching deadline.
Floods in Ghana’s capital have killed at least three people and caused major problems.
Cape Verde is becoming a safer place for LGBTQ+ people in Africa.
There are reports of violence and unrest related to migration issues in parts of Africa.
The situation reflects broader concerns about migration and social tensions in the region.
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Daveigh Chase, an actress known for roles in The Ring and Lilo & Stitch, died on June 16 at age 35. A medical report cited AIDS as the cause of death, with other health issues listed, and her manager noted she had suffered from sepsis and meningitis before passing.
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Daveigh Chase died on June 16 at the age of 35.
The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner reported AIDS as the cause of death.
Other health conditions included chronic polysubstance use.
Chase’s manager said she died from sepsis following meningitis treatment in a hospital.
Her father said she had been homeless and living with her boyfriend in Los Angeles before she died.
She started acting at age four and had her first TV role at seven in Sabrina the Teenage Witch.
Chase’s breakthrough role was in Donnie Darko (2001), and she played Samara Morgan in The Ring (2002).
She voiced Lilo in Lilo & Stitch (2002), winning an award for best voice acting.
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Prime Minister Anthony Albanese defended recent tax changes aimed at making housing more affordable for young people. He said the government wants to reduce unfair advantages for investors and help more Australians own homes, despite some recent falls in house prices.
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Albanese appeared on ABC’s 7.30 program to discuss housing reforms.
He said the tax changes prevent investors from getting big tax breaks when they bid high prices on homes.
House prices have risen by 400% since 1999, more than twice the growth in wages.
Homeownership rates for younger Australians have been falling.
Treasury estimates expect house prices to keep rising but at a slower pace.
Major banks predict house prices will stay flat or fall slightly until 2026.
Albanese wants to avoid a society where younger and older generations have very different chances of owning homes.
He also praised actor Paul Hogan for opposing political attacks on Australia’s multicultural society.
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After earthquakes struck Venezuela, rescue teams are working hard to find people trapped under the rubble. The search and rescue efforts have been ongoing for at least five days.
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Venezuela experienced earthquakes that caused damage and trapped people in debris.
Rescue crews are actively searching for survivors.
The rescue operations have continued for several days.
Katie Susman, head of the International Rescue Committee for Latin America, is involved in the response.
The situation has drawn international attention and coverage.
The rescue efforts are urgent and ongoing to save lives.
The article includes live stream updates from ABC News about the rescue work.
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British comedian John Oliver will appear as a guest star in two popular soap operas, "General Hospital" and "Days of Our Lives." He previously expressed his wish to be in a soap opera and will appear in multiple episodes of both shows this summer.
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John Oliver hosts HBO’s "Last Week Tonight."
He publicly said he wanted to act in a soap opera in March 2024.
Oliver will appear in three episodes of "General Hospital" airing July 2, 3, and 6.
He has already filmed a week of episodes for "Days of Our Lives" which will air August 11, 12, and 14.
"General Hospital" executive producer Frank Valentini praised Oliver's professionalism and humor.
Oliver described being on "General Hospital" as an honor and a fun experience.
He joked about the uniqueness of being in two soap operas at once.
Oliver said soap opera acting is not a backup career plan for him.
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Two strong earthquakes hit Venezuela, killing over 1,700 people and causing many buildings to collapse. In hard-hit cities like La Guaira, locals have been doing most of the rescue work themselves, as government help has been limited and slow.
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Two earthquakes with magnitudes 7.2 and 7.5 struck Venezuela’s northern state of La Guaira within 39 seconds of each other.
Over 1,700 people have died, making it the deadliest natural disaster in Venezuela’s history.
Almost 800 buildings collapsed due to the earthquakes.
Many survivors and victims’ families are digging through rubble by hand, using simple tools like crowbars and pickaxes.
An aftershock on Monday measured 4.6 in magnitude but caused no additional damage.
Government rescue efforts have been criticized for being slow and lacking proper equipment.
More than 25,000 emergency workers, police, and soldiers have been deployed to help, according to Interim President Delcy Rodríguez.
A damage assessment commission will use a color-coded system to decide who can return home safely.
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France is facing a severe heatwave that has caused hospitals and funeral homes to become overwhelmed. The heat has led to at least 1,000 more deaths than usual since June 24, mostly affecting older people, and more heatwaves are expected soon.
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Since June 24, France recorded 1,000 more deaths than expected due to extreme heat.
Around 85% of those who died were people aged 65 and older.
At least 40 deaths were from drowning as people sought relief in rivers and canals.
Funeral homes are more than 66% full, much higher than the normal 30-45%.
Two funeral homes in central Paris have been at full capacity since Friday.
French Prime Minister Sébastian Lecornu said the government’s measures have so far "held up well."
Cities like Paris get hotter due to the "urban heat island" effect caused by buildings and pavement.
Many hospitals in France lack air conditioning, which could reduce heat-related deaths by 40%.
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Andy Burnham, expected to soon become the UK prime minister, has shared his plan to improve life for people and restore trust in politics by changing how the country is governed. His ideas include more public control over essential services, building more council homes, and reforming education to value both academic and technical skills equally.
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Andy Burnham plans a major shift in British government to improve living standards and rebuild trust.
He wants more public control of services like water, housing, energy, and transport to reduce living costs.
Burnham will create a “No 10 North” hub to help spread power and resources across the UK, based in Manchester.
He aims for the biggest council housing building program since after World War II.
Burnham wants to reform business rates to support high street shops and encourage growth.
His education plan will give equal value to academic and technical courses, not just university paths.
He promises to follow fiscal rules set by Rachel Reeves and maintain sound public finances.
Burnham hinted at early cost-of-living help for people struggling with bills soon after taking office.
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Andy Burnham, a UK politician, wants to give more power to local areas across the UK, including cities in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. He believes this change will help all parts of the UK grow economically. Experts have found that past devolution has not clearly increased economic growth, but it might have prevented decline.
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Andy Burnham plans to shift power from the UK central government to local regions like Greater Manchester and others in the UK.
Devolution means giving local governments control over areas like health, education, transport, and taxation.
Scotland has broad devolved powers, including health, education, police, and some tax control.
Wales and Northern Ireland have significant but more limited powers compared to Scotland.
English city regions, like Greater Manchester, have gained some powers since 2009, mainly in transport and housing.
Studies show no clear evidence that devolution has increased economic growth in Scotland, Wales, or Northern Ireland since 1998.
Economic performance in these nations remains below the UK average, with Scotland at 93%, Northern Ireland 83%, and Wales 74%.
Burnham believes Greater Manchester’s experience with devolution shows it can help local economies grow.
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After twin earthquakes hit Venezuela, many false videos spread online. Some videos show old events from Venezuela, others show disasters from different countries, and some are made using artificial intelligence (AI). These videos cause confusion about the true impact of the earthquakes.
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Venezuela experienced twin earthquakes causing serious damage and deaths.
Social media is full of misleading videos about the disaster.
Some videos are from past events in Venezuela but shared as if they are new.
Other videos come from different countries like Turkey, Thailand, and Myanmar.
One viral video of a building collapse was from a controlled demolition in Turkey in 2023.
AI-created videos show fake scenes of buildings collapsing in Venezuela.
These fake videos often have unrealistic effects, like buildings bending like rubber.
Fact-checkers use tools like reverse image searches to find the original sources of misleading videos.
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A severe heatwave is affecting Italy and the Balkans, causing many deaths, wildfires, and disruptions. Temperatures are much higher than usual, and the heat is expected to continue, impacting several European countries.
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Italy has 22 cities under red heat warnings, from north to south.
Croatia issued red alerts for multiple regions, including Zagreb, Split, and Dubrovnik.
Wildfires are active, especially near Split in Croatia and in southern Albania.
Temperatures in parts of the Balkans are above 35°C (95°F).
The heatwave began on June 20 and has caused over 1,300 extra deaths in Europe, with 1,000 reported in France.
Scientists link the extreme heat to human-caused climate change, which makes these events much more likely.
The World Health Organization says Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average.
The heatwave has stressed hospitals, damaged infrastructure, and disrupted power supply.
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U.S. military leaders are questioning the future of large, fixed U.S. bases in the Persian Gulf due to ongoing attacks by Iran. A former U.S. Central Command leader suggests moving bases further west and using more mobile strategies to better protect U.S. forces and equipment.
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Iran has extensively targeted U.S. bases in the Persian Gulf during a conflict lasting over four months.
General Kenneth F. McKenzie, Jr., former head of U.S. Central Command, advises changing U.S. military deployments near Iran.
McKenzie recommends spreading U.S. bases farther west to make targeting by Iran harder.
He describes current large bases as outdated because modern warfare demands mobility and secrecy.
McKenzie highlights the need to manage electronic signals to hide base locations from satellites and commercial imaging.
Israel is suggested as a key location to hold valuable U.S. military equipment due to its strong defense systems.
Some presence would remain in the Persian Gulf, focusing on missile and drone defense and infrastructure protection.
The existing U.S. base structure in the region was designed during Cold War and post-9/11 conflicts, not for current threats from Iran.
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Iran held its first meeting with Oman to discuss managing the Strait of Hormuz after signing a preliminary deal to end conflict with the United States. An expert said that while the U.S. wants to keep old navigation rules in the strait, Iran says there are new rules now.
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Iran and Oman met for the first time to talk about controlling the Strait of Hormuz.
This meeting followed a preliminary agreement aiming to end the Middle East war involving the U.S. and Iran.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipping in the Middle East.
The United States wants to keep established maritime rules in the strait.
Iran has announced that it has introduced new rules for the strait’s use.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions and attempts at diplomacy in the region.
Recent related events include attacks between the U.S., Iran, Israel, and Lebanon, threatening fragile ceasefires.
Oman emphasizes peaceful de-escalation and stability in the region.
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