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Adam Iza Pleads Guilty to Kidnapping Conspiracy

Adam Iza pleaded guilty to conspiring to kidnap Veer Chetal’s parents to claim part of a $245 million Bitcoin theft. He faces at least 14 years in prison for the Connecticut crime.
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Bessent Clarifies IRS Role After Term Expires

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he is performing IRS commissioner duties despite his acting term expiring. He stated the responsibilities flow to him as Treasury head when the commissioner role is vacant.
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IIHS and Consumer Reports Name Safe Vehicles for Teens

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety and Consumer Reports released 2026 vehicle recommendations for teen drivers. Recommended models meet strict safety, affordability, and crash-test standards.
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Walmart Recalls Stephan Baby Toys For Choking Hazard

Walmart recalled 227,500 Stephan Baby Boo Bunnie and Friends toys due to choking and laceration risks. The toys contain plastic cubes that can crack into sharp pieces, prompting refunds or credits from Stephan Baby.
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NASA Ends Maven Mission After Signal Loss

NASA declared the Maven spacecraft dead in June 2026 after it lost signal during a Mars occultation in December 2025. The probe’s fast rotation drained its batteries, making recovery impossible.

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Bessent Clarifies IRS Role After Term Expires

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says he is performing IRS commissioner duties despite his acting term expiring. He stated the responsibilities flow to him as Treasury head when the commissioner role is vacant.
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Supreme Court Splits Differently in Two Major Rulings

The Supreme Court issued two major rulings with contrasting judicial alignments. In one case, conservatives united to limit racial gerrymandering claims; in another, liberals joined conservatives to strike down Trump-era tariffs.
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Judge Rules Federal Probationary Firings Unlawful

A federal judge ruled the firing of probationary federal employees unlawful after a survey showed widespread mental health impacts. The judge declined to order reinstatement, citing potential Supreme Court intervention.
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Gallup Poll Shows Dip in U.S. Support for Same-Sex Marriage

A May 2026 Gallup poll finds U.S. support for same-sex marriage fell to 65% from 71% in 2022. The decline is driven by Republicans, while Democrats' and independents' views stayed stable.

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Walmart Recalls Stephan Baby Toys For Choking Hazard

Walmart recalled 227,500 Stephan Baby Boo Bunnie and Friends toys due to choking and laceration risks. The toys contain plastic cubes that can crack into sharp pieces, prompting refunds or credits from Stephan Baby.
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Ford Recalls 420,000 Vehicles For Seat Belt Defect

Ford Motor Co. is recalling nearly 420,000 vehicles due to a seat belt defect that may cause injury in a crash. The recall affects 2018–2022 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator models and expands on earlier actions related to the same issue.
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6 Million Children Enroll in Trump Accounts

Nearly 6 million children have enrolled in Trump Accounts, new tax-advantaged savings accounts for minors launching July 4. The accounts allow contributions without requiring the child to have earned income.
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9/11 Memorial Launches $75 Million Youth Education Campaign

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum launched The Never Forget Fund to teach U.S. youth about the 2001 attacks. The campaign will support exhibits, classroom resources, and free access for students, first responders, and veterans.

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Big Tobacco Strategies Used in Ultra-Processed Foods

Big tobacco firms applied cigarette marketing and formulation tactics to ultra-processed foods like Lunchables. Researchers say these methods targeted children’s psychological needs and increased health risks.
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New Maternity Billing Codes Take Effect in January

New fee-for-service billing codes for maternity care begin in January, replacing a decades-old bundled payment system. The change allows personalized care billing and separate reimbursement for specialists, with costs to patients depending on insurer adoption.
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Journal Urges Policy Action on Ultra-Processed Foods

A special issue of the American Journal of Public Health calls for government regulation of ultra-processed foods. Researchers say public education alone cannot address health risks and cite broad political support for interventions.
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Primary Infertility Linked to Earlier Menopause

Women with primary infertility reach menopause one year earlier than others. They face higher risk of early but not premature menopause.

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NASA Ends Maven Mission After Signal Loss

NASA declared the Maven spacecraft dead in June 2026 after it lost signal during a Mars occultation in December 2025. The probe’s fast rotation drained its batteries, making recovery impossible.
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Rosenthal and Lu Develop Single-Cell Spatial Pharmacobiology Platform

Eben Rosenthal and Guolan Lu created a new platform called single-cell spatial pharmacobiology to visualize drug-tumor interactions in human solid tumors. The tool reveals how stromal barriers block therapeutic antibodies and helps distinguish between poor drug delivery and low biological activity.
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Allen Institute Launches $400M Brain Health Accelerator

The Allen Institute launched a $400 million initiative to develop genetic therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. The effort will use human brain tissue and share data globally to enable precision treatments.

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Palencia Has No Saves Since May 14

Daniel Palencia has not recorded a save since May 14, 2026, despite serving as the Cubs' closer. He has three saves total this season and expressed frustration over limited opportunities.
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Hegseth Blocks Nine Navy Promotions

Pete Hegseth removed nine Navy officers from a one-star admiral promotion list. The revised list includes no women and only two nonwhite officers.
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Bengals Decline Murphy's Fifth-Year Option

The Cincinnati Bengals declined the fifth-year option on Myles Murphy’s contract. They still intend to keep him beyond the 2026 season.
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Roy Price Commits to Minnesota Golden Gophers

Roy Price committed to play for the Minnesota Golden Gophers after an official visit. He will play rush end, a versatile position that aligns with his skills and values.