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Tropical Storm Bret is making its way toward various eastern Caribbean islands
Tropical Storm Bret is moving west across the Atlantic and poses a threat to eastern Caribbean islands. Current status: As of 11 a.m. AST on Tuesday, Bret was located 945 miles east of the Windward Islands, part of the Lesser Antilles. * The storm is moving at 21 mph with maximum wind speeds of 40 […]
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Mother-daughter relationships are fraught. Jenny Xie explores how
Jenny Xie’s new novel, Holding Pattern, explores the intricacies and challenges of mother-daughter relationships. Who is she: Jenny Xie is a writer and editor based in Brooklyn, New York, originally from Shanghai. Holding Pattern is her debut novel. * The novel focuses on a character, Kathleen, who moves back in with her mother after her […]
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First in the nation gender-affirming care ban struck down in Arkansas
A federal judge has permanently blocked Arkansas’ law banning gender-affirming care for minors, marking a victory for LGBTQ advocates. The ruling: U.S. District Judge James Moody Jr. ruled that the ban violated several sections of the U.S. Constitution and would cause trans minors irreparable harm by withholding treatments such as hormone therapy. * Judge Moody […]
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A former passenger details what it’s like inside the missing Titan submersible
A former passenger shares insight on the missing Titan submersible that was on its way to view the Titanic wreckage. What it’s like inside: CBS Sunday Morning correspondent David Pogue described the interior of the OceanGate Titan as a “minivan without seats.” * It is equipped with a few computer screens and a 21-inch window […]
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A Palestinian attacker kills at least 4 people at a West Bank gas station
A Palestinian attacker killed at least four people at a West Bank gas station, escalating violence in the region. The attack: A Palestinian assailant opened fire at a gas station near an Israeli settlement, killing four people and wounding several others before being shot. * Hamas claimed both assailants as members, and Palestinian militant groups […]
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A pair of rare cotton-top tamarin monkeys were just born at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World has welcomed the birth of two rare cotton-top tamarin monkeys, marking the first new births of the species at the Florida theme park since 2001. Welcome additions: The tamarin monkeys were born on June 12 and have not yet been named because they are not yet known if they are male or […]
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Some states are restricting abortion. Others are spending millions to fund it
As some states restrict abortion, others are allocating millions for reproductive health services, including abortion. Funding boost: At least 15 municipal and six state governments allocated nearly $208 million for contraception, abortion, and support services in the year since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. * This is significantly higher than the approximately […]
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Republican primary spending projected to approach or surpass $1 billion
Republican primary spending is projected to approach or surpass $1 billion for the first time ever, mainly due to deep-pocketed candidates and increased campaign contribution limits. Driving the news: Early projections indicate close to or more than $1 billion will be spent on the GOP nomination process, depending on how long it takes to solidify […]
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He once had motor skill challenges. Now he’s the world’s fastest Rubik’s cube solver
Max Park, a 21-year-old with autism, has set a new world record for solving a 3x3x3 Rubik’s cube in just 3.13 seconds. Background: As a preteen, Max Park struggled with fine motor skills, a symptom of his autism, and could not unscrew a water bottle. * Max’s interest in the Rubik’s cube began at age […]
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Andrew Tate is indicted on human trafficking and rape charges in Romania
Social media celebrity Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan are indicted on human trafficking and rape charges in Romania. The allegations: Prosecutors accuse the Tate brothers of luring seven women to their properties in Romania through false promises of romantic relationships since 2021, resulting in sexual exploitation and forced pornographic videos. * One woman was […]