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NC Senate Pushes Mini Budget to Keep Medicaid Pilot Alive

North Carolina’s Senate has passed a trimmed-down state budget on June 24, tucked inside a House bill originally meant to name a state star. The updated bill, House Bill 125, adds necessary funding to carry some state operations, with a key focus on health care. Among the priorities is $30 million for the Healthy Opportunities Pilot, a Medicaid-backed program that addresses things like food,…

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Uganda's President Museveni to Run for Seventh Term in 2026

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni, in power since 1986, has been nominated by his party, the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), to run for a seventh term in the 2026 elections. At 79, Museveni is one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, having previously removed presidential term and age limits. Critics say this undermines democratic progress in the country, while supporters view him as a…

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Australia Tests Air-Dropped Torpedoes in Naval Exercise

Australia’s Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) recently demonstrated how to launch a torpedo from an aircraft during a multinational military exercise held off the coast near Queensland. The drill involved the use of a P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft, which successfully dropped a training torpedo into the ocean as part of an anti-submarine warfare simulation. The goal was to test…

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Harvard Report Estimates Hundreds of Thousands Missing in Gaza Amid Conflict

A study released by researchers affiliated with Harvard University estimates that more than 377,000 people are currently unaccounted for in Gaza, citing disruption of civil registries, severe infrastructure damage, and displacement due to ongoing military operations. The report, dated June 2024, draws attention to an information black hole in Gaza, where communication lines, population tracking…

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Measles Cases Climb in Washington and Michigan

Measles viral disease, human skin covered with measles rash, vaccination concept Health officials in Washington and Michigan have confirmed new measles cases as of early June 2024, raising concern among public health departments. In Washington, the latest infections were tied to international travel and community exposure in King and Pierce counties. Michigan health authorities reported multiple…

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Seven Charged After London Protest as UK Moves to Ban Palestine Action

Seven people face charges after a Palestine Action protest turned tense in Trafalgar Square, London, on Monday. More than a dozen were arrested during the demonstration, which included clashes with police. Charges range from assaulting an emergency worker to racially aggravated public order offenses. Five were released on bail, while two remain in custody. The protest came just a day after UK…

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Seven Charged After London Protest as UK Moves to Ban Palestine Action

Seven individuals have been charged following a Palestine Action protest in Trafalgar Square, central London, on Monday, where 13 were arrested. Charges include assaulting an emergency worker, breaching the Public Order Act, and a racially aggravated public order offence. One other protester was cautioned. The demonstration drew hundreds and saw clashes with police before dispersing around 3:00…

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UK PM Pushes Disability Benefit Reform Amid Party Rebellion

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has doubled down on disability benefit reform plans, despite backlash from more than 100 Labour MPs. The proposals would tighten eligibility for the personal independence payment (PIP), with Starmer calling the system ‘unsustainable.’ Speaking ahead of a Commons vote set for next week, Starmer cited statistics suggesting 1,000 new PIP applicants daily and said…

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UK PM Defends Disability Benefit Overhaul Despite Labour Rebellion

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is sticking to a plan to tighten eligibility for personal independence payments (PIP), despite pushback from over 100 Labour MPs. The reform, Starmer says, is grounded in a ‘moral case’—claiming the current system adds 1,000 new claimants daily and isn’t helping people rejoin the workforce. Protesters gathered in London, some in wheelchairs, holding signs warning…

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UK PM Faces Party Rebellion Over Disability Benefit Changes

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is charging ahead with plans to tighten access to disability benefits, despite pushback from over 100 Labour MPs. At issue is the Personal Independence Payment (PIP), which Starmer says is growing at unsustainable levels—roughly 1,000 new claims per day. Critics within his own party argue the cuts could harm vulnerable people, and disability rights advocates staged…

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ASOS Cracks Down on Serial Returners, Boots Customers

Online fashion retailer ASOS has started banning shoppers who return too many items, sparking backlash from longtime customers. The company says it’s enforcing its fair use policy, targeting ‘unusual patterns of returns’ and worn-looking items sent back too often. Since last year, ASOS has also charged a £3.95 fee for frequent returns when the customer keeps under £40 worth of products.

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Starmer Pushes Ahead with Disability Benefit Shake-Up Despite Labour Rebellion

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer says there’s a ‘clear moral case’ to overhaul disability benefits, even as over 100 Labour MPs revolt. He wants to tighten eligibility criteria for Personal Independence Payments (PIP), arguing the system is unsustainable—with 1,000 new claimants daily. Protesters in London, some in wheelchairs, say the proposed cuts could be life-threatening.

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Trump Walks Back Regime Change Talk on Iran After Backlash

On Tuesday, former President Trump clarified he’s not pursuing regime change in Iran, stating from Air Force One that ‘regime change takes chaos’—something he says he’d rather avoid. This followed earlier comments over the weekend when he floated ‘Make Iran Great Again’ and hinted that regime change might be on the table after U.S. airstrikes targeted Iranian nuclear facilities. The suggestion…

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Telling an Employee Their Work Is Messy Isn’t Harassment, U.K. Tribunal Says

An East London employment tribunal has ruled that calling an employee’s work ‘messy’ doesn’t qualify as harassment. The case involved HR manager Thomas Shevlin, who said he was ‘devastated’ after his boss, Rebecca Roycroft, critiqued the quality of his work. Shevlin argued that his ADHD contributed to mistakes and said the remarks were discriminatory. But Employment Judge David Massarella ruled…

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Oil Prices Dip After Reported Iranian Strike on US Base in Qatar

Oil markets took a tumble after news broke that Iran reportedly launched a strike on a U.S. base in Qatar. While full details remain fuzzy—like whether there were any injuries or significant damage—investors didn’t wait to find out. Brent crude dropped sharply, clearly reacting to the potential for wider regional instability. For now, the markets are jittery, and so are fuel-loving commuters.

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SCOTUS Greenlights Migrant Deportations to Third Countries

The U.S. Supreme Court has given officials from the Trump administration the go-ahead to resume sending migrants to countries they’re not originally from. The decision lifts a lower court’s block and lets the government deport migrants to nations that agree to take them—yes, even places with safety concerns like South Sudan. The court issued the ruling in a short, unsigned order, and didn’t…

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NYC Mayoral Primary: Mamdani Leads Cuomo in Early Polling

New Yorkers hit the polls Tuesday for a mayoral primary that’s shaping up as a face-off between progressive Zohran Mamdani and former governor Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani, a 33-year-old democratic socialist, has surged in recent polls, edging out Cuomo in ranked-choice projections. Cuomo, once the frontrunner, has seen support dip following his 2021 resignation amid harassment allegations. Early voting…