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Andy Burnham plans to give more power and money to regional leaders if he becomes Prime Minister. He and his allies want to change taxes and government borrowing rules to boost the economy. The UK government is also shifting defense spending from traditional forces like the navy to drones and autonomous vehicles.
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Andy Burnham will pledge more power and investment for regional leaders in his upcoming economic speech.
Burnham’s ally Louise Haigh supports raising capital gains tax and loosening borrowing rules.
Burnham plans a major redesign of the tax system to renew the economy.
Outgoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer canceled plans to replace old Royal Navy ships.
Starmer and Burnham favor investing in drones and autonomous military vehicles instead of traditional forces.
Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson is involved in debate over council tenants’ right to buy homes.
The UK experienced a record-breaking heatwave prompting experts to warn about future climate risks.
English football fans want American-style cheerleaders and halftime shows after enjoying the World Cup atmosphere.
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New South Wales (NSW) will expand drone patrols for sharks at 70 beaches year-round, flying drones from dawn to dusk to spot sharks early and warn swimmers. The $34 million program aims to improve safety after recent shark attacks and will include trials of artificial intelligence to help detect sharks automatically.
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The program covers 70 beaches, including all 38 Sydney ocean beaches and 32 others around NSW.
Drones will operate daily from July 1 throughout the year, with increased flights in summer and weekends year-round.
Surf Life Saving NSW will manage the drone patrols, having already conducted over 100,000 flights this year and prevented over 2,000 shark encounters.
New AI shark detection technology will be tested to support automated drone flights.
Shark culls are not planned for great white sharks, which are protected and travel large distances.
Bull sharks, not protected, are under review with an audit of their numbers in Sydney Harbour.
Experts highlight drones help monitor sharks but do not eliminate risk, and shark culls have no proven safety benefit.
The goal is to warn people early about sharks to reduce harmful encounters without harming shark populations.
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More women in the UK are choosing not to have children. Research shows financial concerns, career goals, social pressures, and personal feelings influence this decision, leading to fewer births.
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Around three million women aged 16 to 45 in the UK are likely to remain childfree.
Birth rates in England and Wales fell in 2025 to the lowest level in almost 50 years.
Reasons include high housing costs, delayed financial independence, later marriage, and career uncertainties.
Some women worry about financial instability, as seen with self-employed individuals like Jess King.
Concerns about climate change, career ambitions, travel desires, and more freedom also affect choices.
Online communities provide support and validation for women deciding not to have children.
Cultural expectations, such as in some African families, can challenge women's decision to stay childfree.
A survey found 38% of women not wanting children cite career advancement as a key reason.
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Taylor Swift has reportedly reserved Madison Square Garden for a large event that could be her wedding. An application was filed for an event on Friday with space for 999 people, fueling speculation about her possible marriage to Travis Kelce.
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Taylor Swift rented Madison Square Garden for a large event.
The event is planned for Friday.
The application allows up to 999 people to attend.
The location is Madison Square Garden in New York City.
There is speculation the event could be Swift’s wedding to Travis Kelce.
The information comes from sources at City Hall.
The news was reported by CBS News and Ali Bauman.
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Rescue teams are working quickly in Venezuela after earthquakes occurred almost three days ago. Aid workers from the United States, specifically Virginia and California, have arrived to help find and rescue survivors.
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Earthquakes hit Venezuela nearly three days ago.
Rescue workers are trying to save people trapped or injured.
Teams from Virginia and California have come to assist.
The situation is urgent, with time being critical for survivors.
The rescue effort involves local and international helpers.
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Four people died in Kentucky due to flooding caused by heavy rain from thunderstorms. The governor declared a state of emergency as more rain is expected and teams continue rescue efforts.
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Four people have died in Kentucky from flood-related incidents.
Three deaths occurred in Madison County; one in Jackson County.
Flash flood warnings are active in parts of Kentucky and Indiana.
Some areas of southwestern Indiana have received 4 to 10 inches of rain.
Kentucky expects up to 7 inches of rain through late evening.
At least 12 state roads in Kentucky are closed due to flooding.
Rescue teams have conducted water rescues from vehicles and homes.
A precautionary evacuation was ordered in Bullitt County after a landslide near a dam, which remains stable.
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The U.S. military carried out new attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway. Earlier, Iran attacked a ship in the same area and targeted a U.S. ally.
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The U.S. military struck several targets near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important route for global shipping and oil transport.
Iran attacked a ship in the Strait of Hormuz before the U.S. strikes.
Iran also targeted a country that is an ally of the United States.
The U.S. Central Command provided information about the U.S. military actions.
Tensions remain high between the U.S. and Iran in this region.
The White House is closely monitoring the situation.
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Several large wildfires are burning in Utah and other western U.S. states. Utah declared a state of emergency because high winds and very hot weather are making the fires spread quickly.
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Multiple major wildfires are active in the western United States.
Utah is experiencing very hot temperatures that help fires grow.
Strong winds are pushing the flames and increasing fire danger.
Utah’s governor declared a state of emergency due to the wildfires.
Firefighters are working to control the fires, but conditions remain difficult.
The wildfires have caused threats to homes and communities in the area.
Weather forecasts predict continued hot and windy conditions.
The situation highlights the challenges of wildfire management in dry, hot climates.
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Tidying expert Dilly Carter shares common cluttering mistakes and tips to organize homes better. She emphasizes keeping kitchen counters clear, folding clothes so they are visible, and using multiple small toy boxes instead of one large box for children’s toys.
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Dilly Carter is a tidying expert who started organizing homes while working as a personal assistant.
She hosts a BBC podcast where she talks to celebrities about their favorite home items and gives decluttering advice.
Kitchen counters often get cluttered with many appliances; only keep items used regularly on display.
It’s better to buy kitchen gadgets that serve multiple purposes, like blenders over single-use juicers.
Clothes like shirts and blouses should be hung, while T-shirts can be folded and stored in a way that makes them easy to see.
Using one large toy box for children’s toys can make finding specific toys harder and create more mess.
Smaller, categorized toy boxes help children find toys more easily and keep the space tidier.
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A man named Marios spends up to 14 hours a day on his phone and is receiving therapy to reduce his phone addiction, which he compares to being like a drug. Experts and treatment centers in the UK report a rise in people seeking help for excessive phone use, although phone addiction is not officially recognized as a medical condition.
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Marios, a personal trainer, can spend more than 14 hours daily on his phone, especially on Instagram.
He is undergoing a 12-session private therapy course to control his phone use, which he links to feelings of loneliness.
A survey by Deloitte found that 70% of 1,000 adults felt they spent too much time on their phones.
UK Addiction Treatment Centres (UKAT) report that one in three clients treated for drug addiction also show secondary phone dependency, up from one in ten in 2019.
Some clients refuse to give up their phones even when entering rehab for other addictions.
Steps Together rehab centers in the UK are now treating more people for phone addiction alongside other addictions like drugs, alcohol, and gambling.
The brain’s reward system releases dopamine when we get messages or social media likes, which can lead to compulsive phone use.
People from any background can develop phone addiction, and it can cause people to lose hours or days absorbed in their devices.
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In Venezuela, people are upset because the military is stopping them from entering areas hit hard by recent earthquakes. Many citizens want to help rescue survivors but have been blocked from doing so by the military.
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Venezuela experienced two earthquakes on Wednesday.
Large areas were severely damaged by the earthquakes.
Many citizens traveled to the affected areas to help with rescues.
People do not trust the government to act quickly in saving survivors.
The military has stopped citizens from entering the disaster zones.
The restrictions have caused anger among the population.
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A man is working to help Americans remember and protect the history of the Underground Railroad as the United States approaches its 250th anniversary. The Underground Railroad was a network that helped enslaved people escape to freedom.
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The U.S. is preparing to mark 250 years since the start of the Underground Railroad.
The Underground Railroad was a secret system used to help enslaved people escape slavery.
One individual is retracing the Underground Railroad route.
The goal is to preserve and honor this important part of American history.
CBS News covered the story to raise awareness about this effort.
The story was shared by journalist Jericka Duncan.
The Underground Railroad involved many people who risked their lives for freedom.
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The leader of Hezbollah refused a ceasefire deal arranged by the United States and Israel. The deal would require Hezbollah to give up its weapons, which is considered difficult to achieve.
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Hezbollah is a political and military group based in Lebanon.
The ceasefire deal was negotiated by the U.S. and Israel.
Hezbollah's leader rejected the ceasefire agreement.
The deal includes a requirement for Hezbollah to disarm (give up weapons).
Disarming Hezbollah is seen as challenging due to its strong military presence.
The conflict involves tensions between Hezbollah and Israel.
The refusal means fighting could continue in the region.
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Historians have studied thousands of news reports called akhbarat from Mughal India, written in Persian during the late 1600s. These reports, used as an information network, recorded military, political, and court events, providing detailed insights into the empire under Emperor Aurangzeb.
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Akhbarat were daily news reports created by scribes and officials in Mughal India starting in the late 16th century.
They covered topics like military campaigns, court appointments, finances, and gossip.
The reports were written in Persian and circulated widely between imperial and provincial courts.
These documents helped unify the large Mughal empire, which ruled much of the Indian subcontinent and nearly a quarter of the world’s population.
Historian Munis D Faruqui studied over 6,500 pages of these reports over 20 years, focusing on the reign of Emperor Aurangzeb (1658-1707).
The akhbarat collections exist in India and Britain, with major caches in Kolkata’s National Library, London, Bikaner, and Sitamau.
Aurangzeb’s reports provide a near-continuous daily record covering about a third of his 49-year reign.
The documents reveal everyday details of administration and politics as well as a broad view of how the Mughal empire was governed.
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Four people have died in Kentucky due to flash floods caused by heavy rainstorms. The governor declared a state of emergency and urged residents to stay alert and avoid driving as flooding and rain continue.
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Four people died: three in Madison County and one in Jackson County, Kentucky.
Flash floods occurred after up to 7 inches (18 cm) of rain fell in some parts of Kentucky.
The National Weather Service issued flash flood warnings for parts of Kentucky and Indiana.
Some areas in southwestern Indiana received 4 to 10 inches of rain by late Saturday.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency due to the flooding.
Emergency teams performed multiple water rescues from vehicles and homes.
In Bullitt County near Louisville, residents were asked to evacuate temporarily after a landslide near a dam embankment.
Authorities said the dam remained stable with no signs of failure.
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Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge star in the new film Enola Holmes 3, playing siblings whose relationship grows as they face a new mystery. The movie is darker and more mature than previous ones, with Brown also helping produce the film.
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Millie Bobby Brown plays Enola Holmes; Louis Partridge plays Tewkesbury in Enola Holmes 3.
Their off-screen friendship helps their on-screen chemistry and makes their performances more natural.
The third film is set in Malta and involves Sherlock Holmes disappearing, leading to a dangerous new case.
The director Philip Barantini wanted the film to have a tone suitable for families while being more mature.
Brown has been a producer on the series and helped develop the story direction.
Himesh Patel plays Dr. Watson, getting a bigger role in this film after a small part before.
Brown is confident in speaking up about creative decisions without interfering with other actors’ performances.
The film shows Enola and Tewkesbury’s relationship developing, including their engagement.
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un never talks about his mother, Ko Yong Hui, because her background does not fit the official story of the family's sacred bloodline. She was born in Japan to Korean immigrants and belonged to a socially lower group in North Korea, which conflicts with the regime’s image of pure heritage.
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Kim Jong Un has not publicly mentioned his mother by name in 15 years of ruling North Korea.
The regime bases its legitimacy on the “Mount Paektu” bloodline, tied to Korea’s mythical founder and North Korea’s first leader.
Kim’s mother, Ko Yong Hui, was born in Osaka, Japan, around 1952, into a family of “Zainichi Koreans” (ethnic Koreans living in Japan).
Ko’s family moved to North Korea as part of a migration program promising a good life, but they were viewed as socially lower (“jjaepo”) and faced discrimination.
North Korea’s songbun system ranks people by social status; Ko’s group was considered part of the “wavering class,” meaning they were not fully trusted.
Ko Yong Hui worked in an elite arts troupe and caught the attention of Kim Jong Il, who had other wives and mistresses.
Kim Jong Il and Ko Yong Hui had three children, including Kim Jong Un.
The regime hides Ko’s identity to maintain the myth of a pure and sacred family bloodline from Mount Paektu.
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The US military carried out strikes on several sites in Iran after a drone attacked a Panama-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. These actions follow an earlier US retaliation against Iran for a drone attack on a Singapore-flagged cargo ship. Both sides claim the other broke a recently agreed ceasefire related to safe passage for commercial shipping.
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The US targeted military equipment, communication systems, air defenses, and drone storage in Iran.
The drone attack hit the Panama-flagged tanker MT Kiku in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US says Iran ignored a ceasefire agreement and continued aggression against commercial ships.
Iran claims the cargo ship was attacked for following an unauthorized route and accuses the US of violating the ceasefire with its strikes.
A ceasefire agreement was signed on June 17, aiming to ensure safe, toll-free passage for ships in the Strait for 60 days.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital route for global oil and gas shipments and was previously closed by Iran, affecting global markets.
President Donald Trump stated Iran assured the US it would not charge fees for ship transit through the strait.
Iranian and Omani officials recently discussed managing navigation in the strait, agreeing on toll-free safe passage.
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Fatboy Slim, whose real name is Norman Cook, talked about his struggle with alcoholism and how quitting drinking was very hard for him. After going to rehab in 2009, he has been sober for nearly 15 years and shared how nervous he felt performing sober for the first time.
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Norman Cook is known as the DJ Fatboy Slim.
He called his alcoholism like a parasite that tries to survive by keeping him drinking.
His wife, Zoe Ball, gave him an ultimatum to stop drinking or she would leave.
He went to rehab in 2009 and has stayed sober since then.
Quitting alcohol was the hardest thing he has ever done.
Playing live shows sober made him very anxious at first.
A positive experience with a lively crowd in Japan helped him regain confidence.
Fatboy Slim became famous in the 1990s with hits like "Praise You" and "The Rockafeller Skank."
He has been nominated six times for Grammy awards and won one in 2002 for a music video featuring actor Christopher Walken.
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The New South Wales (NSW) government in Australia will use shark-spotting drones all year to watch its beaches and help keep people safe. Premier Chris Minns said this is a big increase in using drones with artificial intelligence to spot sharks and warn swimmers before any attacks.
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NSW will use shark-spotting drones 365 days a year on about 70 beaches.
Drone coverage will expand in Sydney from 26 to 38 beaches.
The government is investing an extra $34 million to support this drone program.
Artificial intelligence will help drones identify sharks more effectively.
Two SharkSmart listening stations will monitor tagged sharks in Sydney Harbour.
Premier Minns opposes killing great white sharks because they are protected and travel long distances.
The program aims to reduce the risk of shark attacks, not completely prevent them.
The expansion responds to fewer people visiting beaches after recent shark attacks.
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