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Billy Idol and Steve Stevens have been named the latest members of the Hollywood Rockwalk, which honors musicians who have shaped music history. Guitar Center announced their induction on June 15, celebrating their influential partnership and famous rock songs.
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Billy Idol and Steve Stevens will join the Hollywood Rockwalk as new inductees.
The Hollywood Rockwalk is a tribute located at Guitar Center’s main Hollywood store on Sunset Boulevard.
Guitar Center has managed the Rockwalk since 1985.
Idol is famous for hit songs like "Rebel Yell," "White Wedding," and "Eyes Without a Face."
Stevens is a skilled guitarist known for mixing rock with other music styles.
The pair still tour together and continue to influence rock music fans.
Over 150 famous musicians, including Eric Clapton and Stevie Wonder, have been inducted before them.
Idol and Stevens expressed gratitude for the honor and hope to inspire new musicians.
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The United States and Iran have signed an initial agreement aimed at ending the conflict between them. However, the full details of the deal have not been made public, leaving many questions unanswered.
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The U.S. and Iran signed a preliminary deal.
The deal aims to end the ongoing conflict between the two countries.
The full text of the agreement has not been released yet.
Because of this, the details of the deal remain unclear.
CBS News reported on the signing and the lack of information.
Experts Aaron David Miller and Aaron MacLean provided their analysis of the situation.
The report is available on the CBS News app and website.
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A report by the Center for the Study of Organized Hate finds that social media platforms like YouTube, Spotify, Apple Music, and Meta are hosting and spreading hate music in India. This music promotes violence and hatred mainly against Muslims and Christians, but most of the flagged songs remain online despite policy violations.
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The hate music, known as Hindutva pop or H-Pop, is linked to Hindu nationalist ideology and targets religious minorities in India.
Researchers identified 523 songs promoting hate and violence against Muslims and Christians on major digital platforms.
A test of content removal found that only 18 out of 225 reported songs were taken down, with over 90% still available.
Many songs include threats of violence and slurs against minorities, fueling real-world tensions such as cow vigilantism.
The songs have reached hundreds of millions of views on YouTube and millions of uses in Instagram Reels on Meta.
The platforms are monetizing this content through advertisements, even after being reported for violations.
The hate music is part of a broader cultural trend linked to the rise of Hindu nationalism in India.
The report calls for more proactive monitoring and enforcement by the platforms to stop the spread of hate content.
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Tensions between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have increased, creating challenges for a recent U.S.-Iran peace agreement. The deal aims to stop Iran from developing a nuclear weapon, but disagreements between the two leaders are making its success uncertain.
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President Trump and Prime Minister Netanyahu have disagreed strongly about how to end the conflict they were both involved in starting.
They signed a peace agreement over the weekend focused on preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.
President Trump says the deal successfully blocks Iran’s path to nuclear arms.
The increased tension between the U.S. and Israeli leaders is making it harder to carry out the agreement.
The disagreement could threaten the future of the peace process between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.
The article highlights that the discord is about strategy and implementation of the deal.
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Vice President Vance is leading efforts as the U.S. prepares to sign an initial agreement with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil transport. This deal could impact his political future as he aims to build support before the 2028 elections. President Donald Trump mentioned Vance will have an important role in this process.
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Vice President Vance is taking a central role in U.S.-Iran negotiations.
The U.S. plans to sign a preliminary deal with Iran.
The deal aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping route.
The Strait of Hormuz is important for the global oil supply.
The agreement could influence Vice President Vance’s political standing before the 2028 elections.
President Donald Trump confirmed Vance’s key involvement in the negotiations.
This deal may have political risks and opportunities for Vance.
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A journalist working for Press TV was injured by shrapnel while reporting on Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon. The journalist was wearing a vest labeled "Press" and is now receiving medical treatment in a hospital.
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The injured journalist is Hadi Hoteit from Press TV.
He was hit by shrapnel during Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon.
Hadi Hoteit was wearing a vest marked "Press" at the time.
The journalist was actively filming a report when injured.
He is currently in the hospital getting treatment.
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British Prime Minister Keir Starmer promised to impose new sanctions on Russia and to provide over £200 million in energy support for Ukraine’s nuclear power plants. He made these announcements during the G7 summit in France, where he also planned to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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Starmer pledged to cut off Russian income with new sanctions targeting finance networks and over 600 vessels in Russia’s oil shadow fleet.
The UK will provide £210 million over two years to support Ukraine’s nuclear power plants.
The UK government, through a uranium company part-owned by the UK, will supply enriched uranium to Ukraine’s nuclear power producer.
British troops recently seized a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker called Smyrtos in the English Channel.
Starmer is set to update his defense spending plans before the NATO summit in July.
The G7 summit includes leaders from Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the US, and the EU, focusing on global issues including Ukraine and Iran.
US President Donald Trump will attend a G7 session with Zelenskyy but will not hold a private meeting with the Ukrainian leader.
Thousands of protesters clashed with police in Geneva nearby, expressing opposition to the G7 summit.
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French authorities closed twelve Israeli company booths at a large defense and security exhibition near Paris. This action increased tensions between France and Israel, especially after France recognized a Palestinian state last year and banned two far-right Israeli ministers from visiting recently.
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The event was a major international defense and security trade show held near Paris.
Twelve Israeli company stands were shut down by French officials on June 15, 2026.
Israel's government expressed strong anger over the shutdown.
France recognized Palestinian statehood in 2025, which affected relations with Israel.
Recently, two far-right Israeli ministers were banned from entering France.
The decision to close the Israeli stands adds to ongoing diplomatic tension between France and Israel.
The exhibition features companies from various countries showcasing defense technologies and weapons.
The dispute occurred amid broader Middle East challenges involving Iran and Lebanon.
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An analyst says the war involving Israel and Iran has been a strategic failure for Israel. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s goals in the conflict, such as reducing support for Iran’s allied groups and weakening Iran’s regime, have not been achieved, while U.S. President Donald Trump is trying to pull the U.S. out of the war.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and U.S. President Donald Trump have different goals regarding the Iran conflict.
President Trump aims to end U.S. involvement in the war.
Israeli military operations remain stuck in Lebanon without major progress.
Netanyahu’s objectives include reducing Iran’s proxy support, limiting ballistic missile capabilities, and weakening or overthrowing the Iranian regime.
None of Netanyahu’s war goals have been accomplished according to the analyst Aaron David Miller.
Aaron David Miller is a Senior Fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.
The ongoing conflict has been called a strategic disaster for Israel.
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A large study of over 1 million U.S. veterans found that COVID-19 vaccines still help protect against serious heart problems like heart attacks and strokes, especially in people over 75 and those with other health issues. The 2024–2025 COVID vaccine reduced these events by about 38% compared to those who only got a flu shot.
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The study used data from 1,039,659 patients in the VA health system.
Participants all received a flu shot; 349,085 also received a COVID-19 vaccine.
The COVID vaccine lowered major heart event rates (including heart attack, stroke, and heart failure hospitalization) from about 5 to 3 per 10,000 people.
The vaccine was most effective in people aged 75 and older and those with health problems.
The study also suggested vaccines reduced deaths and heart events even when COVID-19 cases were not documented.
Researchers estimate vaccines could prevent about 2,370 heart events and 1,580 deaths per 1 million people over 8 months.
An additional study showed the vaccine reduces risk of COVID hospitalization by 35% and critical illness by 41%.
The study mainly reflects older, White, male veterans, so results may not apply to everyone.
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The United Kingdom plans to ban social media use for people under 16 years old. The government will also limit access to gaming and livestreaming apps for young users as part of new rules to protect children online.
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The UK government will stop children under 16 from using social media.
Restrictions will also target gaming platforms and livestreaming apps.
The new rules follow similar actions taken by other countries.
Some people support the ban to protect children’s well-being online.
Others say a full ban might be hard to enforce and may not solve the problem.
Experts like psychologists and tech researchers are discussing the effects and challenges of these rules.
The policy aims to reduce harm caused by excessive use of digital devices by young people.
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A seven-year-old girl named Zeina Al-Habeel lost her father and younger brother during an Israeli attack in Gaza. On Monday, Israeli strikes and gunfire killed four Palestinians in the area.
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Zeina Al-Habeel is seven years old.
Her father and younger brother died while filling water containers on their rooftop.
The deaths happened during an Israeli strike in Gaza.
Four Palestinians were killed in total on that day.
The incident involved both Israeli air strikes and gunfire.
Gaza is a region that has experienced ongoing conflict between Israelis and Palestinians.
The attack occurred on a Monday.
The family was performing a daily task of collecting water when targeted.
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A plane crashed near Kansas City, Missouri, killing 12 people, including 11 skydivers and the pilot. Witnesses said the skydivers did not have enough time to jump before the crash.
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The crash happened near Kansas City, Missouri.
12 people died in the crash.
Those killed included 11 skydivers and the pilot.
Witnesses reported that the skydivers could not jump before the plane went down.
The incident occurred on a Sunday.
The news was covered by CBS News with correspondent Lana Zak reporting.
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The creators of "Toy Story 5" explained why Woody, the main cowboy character, has a bald spot in the new movie. They said it started as a funny idea and shows that Woody has been through a lot, making him more relatable to fans who grew up with the character.
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Woody is shown with a bald spot in the "Toy Story 5" trailer.
Directors Andrew Stanton and Kenna Harris said the bald spot idea began as a joke during story development.
The story team wanted to show Woody has changed over time, including ideas like sun bleaching.
Fans noticed Woody’s new look and related it to aging alongside the character.
Woody had a faint bald spot in "Toy Story 2," but it was painted over to keep him looking new.
The bald spot returning in "Toy Story 5" reflects the time passing in the story and fans’ real-life aging.
The filmmakers aimed to make Woody’s look more realistic and meaningful for viewers.
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A duck named Merlin in Mexico City has become a popular symbol during the 2026 World Cup. Dressed in the Mexican national team’s jersey, Merlin has gained attention as fans celebrate Mexico’s victory in the tournament’s opening game.
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Merlin is a 2-year-old duck living in Mexico City.
The duck wears a Mexican soccer team jersey and socks during World Cup celebrations.
Merlin’s owner, Carla Gómez, sells water and soft drinks in the city with Merlin often accompanying her.
Merlin is well-known locally and has become an internet sensation after Mexico’s win over South Africa.
The duck was originally a gift to Gómez’s son, Cristian, and is very close to him.
Mexico is co-hosting the 2026 World Cup along with Canada and the United States.
Fans on social media have called Merlin a national treasure and a symbol of good luck for the team.
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The European Union has started the official process for Ukraine and Moldova to join as members. This process requires both countries to make many political and legal changes, even as Ukraine continues to face conflict with Russia.
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The EU formally launched accession talks with Ukraine and Moldova.
Ukraine sees EU membership as a way to improve security and align more closely with Western countries.
Ukraine is still fighting Russia’s invasion while beginning the membership process.
Hungary, which previously blocked Ukraine’s bid, recently lifted its veto after a change in government and funding agreements.
Moldova faces Russian influence efforts, including disinformation campaigns using artificial intelligence.
Joining the EU requires completing negotiations in 35 policy areas, a process that can take several years.
The first five key topics discussed include rule of law, justice, rights, public procurement, and financial controls.
Some EU countries want to speed up Ukraine’s membership, while others prefer solutions short of full membership until reforms are complete.
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Hungarian lawmakers passed a constitutional change limiting the prime minister to eight years in office. This rule blocks Viktor Orban, the previous prime minister who ruled for 16 years, from returning to power. The move is part of efforts by the new government to reform Hungary’s politics and improve relations with the European Union.
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The amendment to limit prime minister terms to eight years was passed by 150 MPs, with 50 against and 6 abstaining.
The law prevents Viktor Orban from running as prime minister again.
The change was introduced by Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s party, Tisza, which won elections in April.
Magyar aims to adopt the euro currency and improve ties with the EU.
Hungary lifted its veto on Ukraine joining the EU accession process.
The vote also targets the closure of the Sovereignty Protection Office, which monitored critics of Orban.
The office was criticized for investigating journalists and NGOs and was included in human rights reform demands.
Viktor Orban remains leader of the Fidesz party despite losing the election and reacted to the law on social media.
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The Australian Federal Police (AFP) have started looking into claims by Australian members of the Global Sumud flotilla about abuse and sexual assault by Israeli officials during their detention. Meanwhile, Victoria’s government plans to introduce a law granting workers the right to work from home two days a week.
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AFP met with the Global Sumud flotilla members at Parliament House and began inquiries into their allegations.
No formal crime report has yet been filed to trigger a full investigation.
The flotilla members accused Israeli authorities of abuse, torture, and sexual assault while detained.
Australian Minister Penny Wong condemned the alleged actions and demanded an independent investigation from Israel.
Israel denies all abuse allegations and states detainees are held according to the law.
Victoria will introduce legislation to guarantee the right to work from home two days a week for part-time and regular casual workers.
This law will be part of the Equal Opportunity Act and is expected to start on September 1, with some smaller workplaces given extra time until July 2027.
The law includes dispute resolution options through Victorian human rights agencies and tribunals.
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The movie "Summer of Three," which tells the story of a Puerto Rican teenager reconnecting with his roots, won two awards at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival for its screenplay and acting. Marcel Ruiz, who co-wrote the screenplay and starred in the film, is a young actor and writer from a family of filmmakers.
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"Summer of Three" won awards for screenplay and acting at the 2026 Tribeca Film Festival in the US narrative category.
Marcel Ruiz co-wrote the screenplay and starred as the lead character.
The story follows a teenager who returns to Puerto Rico after his grandfather's death and finds a new sense of belonging.
Marcel Ruiz grew up in Hollywood, is a Columbia University graduate, and is 22 years old.
The film was made in collaboration with Marcel’s father, director Carlitos Ruiz Ruiz.
Marcel is known for his role in the reboot of "One Day at a Time."
The project is personal to the Ruiz family, who have roots in Puerto Rico.
An interview with Marcel Ruiz covers his career and the making of "Summer of Three."
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A B-52 military jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base in California on Monday. Emergency teams are currently responding to the incident.
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The crash involved a B-52 military jet.
The accident occurred at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
The crash happened shortly after the plane took off.
Emergency response crews are on the scene.
No further details on casualties or causes have been provided yet.
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