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Anger in Mexico City as U.S migrants blamed for rent spike

Mexico has become the number-one destination for U.S citizens living abroad, thanks to its warm climate, vibrant culture, and relatively low cost of living. Over a million Americans now call Mexico home. But in Mexico City, the arrival o...

Al Jazeera

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Residents near America's largest steel mill fight for cleaner air

Gary, Indiana, is home to America's largest steel mill, and one of the nation's largest Black populations. As residents grapple with breathing in toxic air, some are fighting to make it cleaner.

CBS America

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French police may be allowed to intercept boats offshore

French police have waded into shallow waters off a beach south of Boulogne and used knives to slash an inflatable small boat - packed with men, women and children - that was wallowing, dangerously, in the waves.

France 24

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New crackdown on environmental activists

In the UK, a new crackdown on environmental activists is becoming increasingly harsh: sitting on a road or throwing paint on a work of art in a museum can now be punished with a prison sentence.

France 24

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100 people become naturalised U.S. citizens on July 4

Over the years, a citizenship ceremony has become part of U.S. Independence Day traditions at Mount Vernon, in the state of Virginia. 100 people from different nations have this year pledged allegiance to the U.S. flag.

Al Jazeera

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Meat consumption levels are unsustainable — how you can help

CNN’s Jake Tapper speaks with author Michael Grunwald about the impact of meat production on the planet and how small changes can make a significant difference.

CNN

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Florida lawmakers denied entry into "Alligator Alcatraz"

Democratic lawmakers in Florida attempted to get into the new ICE detention facility, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," but were denied entry. They were told it was due to safety concerns. CBS Miami's Morgan Rynor reports.

CBS America

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California firefighters battle biggest blaze of year

More than 300 firefighters battled on Thursday a massive blaze in California, which is dreading summer wildfires at a time when President Donald Trump is gutting federal agencies tasked with fighting climate disaster.

France 24

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Mexicans protest Americans moving into their neighborhoods

The influx of Americans moving to Mexico is pushing housing prices up and forcing Mexicans out of some cities. CNN’s Valeria León reports.

CNN

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How climate change impacts ability to choose where you live

As Americans celebrate the Fourth of July, climate change is another factor shaping the United States' independence. CBS Climatologist Marina Jurica discusses how it challenges your choice of where to live and its impact on farmers.

CBS America

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EU sees 42% increase in heat-related deaths at work since 2000

The European Trade Union Confederation is calling for common rules to protect workers' health during heatwaves.

Euronews

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Australia offers permanent residency to Tuvalu islanders

A small Pacific Island nation is facing an uncertain future, with at least one-third of its residents seeking visas to move to Australia.

Al Jazeera

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From flood to famine: Rainfall chaos fuels Africa’s drought crisis

Extreme weather events, including heatwaves, droughts, and floods, have increased in frequency by a factor of two or three since 1990 and are expected to intensify further.

Africanews

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Crimean Tatars fear homeland will be ceded to Russia in peace deal

Leniie Umerova, a member of the Crimean Tatar community indigenous to the Black Sea peninsula that was annexed from Ukraine by Russia in 2014, was imprisoned for nearly two years after crossing into Russia. Now in Kyiv, the 27-year-old f...

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Mahmoud Khalil adjusts to life after release amid deportation fight

It's been less than two weeks since U.S. District Judge Michael Farbiarz ordered Palestinian student activist Mahmoud Khalil released on bail. Reuters spoke with Khalil at his Manhattan apartment earlier this week amid his ongoing fight ...

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Court declares climate crisis a human rights issue, urges action

A landmark ruling by a human rights court in Latin America has declared that climate change can constitute a violation of human rights. The court emphasized that governments have a legal obligation to protect those affected and to create...

Al Jazeera

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Deadly heatwave across Europe sparks wildfires, shuts nuclear plant

An ongoing heatwave has broken records and sparked alarm across Europe, as temperatures reach above 40 degrees Celsius in parts of the continent.

Euronews

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Mexican boxer detained by ICE days after match against Jake Paul

Mexican boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. was detained by ICE days after fighting social media influencer Jake Paul in California. Chavez is in the process of being deported from the US over alleged cartel ties and other infractions, accordin...

CNN

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Breaking down Supreme Court case on transgender athletes

The Supreme Court will consider whether states can ban transgender athletes from participating in girls and women's sports. At issue are laws passed in Idaho and West Virginia that opponents argue violate the Constitution's Equal Protect...

CBS America

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First group of detainees arrive at "Alligator Alcatraz," Florida says

Florida says the first group of migrant detainees have arrived at the new immigration detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz." CBS News correspondent Shanelle Kaul has more.

CBS America

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Are fireworks really that bad for the environment?

Fireworks are synonymous with the Fourth of July, but they come with a hidden cost. Beyond the bright colors and loud booms, they release pollution and harmful chemicals that can impact both the environment and our health.

The Weather Channel

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Kilmar Abrego Garcia claims he was tortured in El Salvadoran prison

CNN’s Priscilla Alvarez reports on a lawsuit from lawyers for Kilmar Abrego Garcia alleging he suffered “torture and mistreatment” after he was wrongfully deported and held in El Salvador’s notorious mega prison.

CNN

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EU importing more LNG than pipeline gas

The EU is ramping up LNG imports to make up for the lack of Russian pipeline gas reaching the bloc. What's the environmental and financial cost?

Euronews

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Supreme Court takes up case on bans for trans athletes

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on a case involving state bans on transgender athletes from participating in girls' and women's sports. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson has more.

CBS America

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Afghan refugees stuck in Pakistan as Germany halts entry program

Kimia fled Afghanistan in 2024 after being accepted on to a German humanitarian admission program aimed at Afghans considered at risk under the Taliban. A year later, Kimia is stuck in limbo.

Reuters

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Italy to issue half million non-EU work visas over next three years

Italy will issue nearly 500,000 new work visas for non-EU nationals from 2026 to 2028, a cabinet statement said on Monday, as part of a strategy to expand legal immigration channels in response to labour shortages.

France 24

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What we know about the link between climate change and heatwaves

As extreme heat lingers across swathes of Europe, Euroverify looks at the evidence linking human-driven climate change with hotter and more persistent heatwaves.

Euronews

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EU Commissioner Hoekstra defends hitting climate goals

The European Commissioner for Climate defends the strategy of paying other countries to cut Europe carbon emissions. In an interview with Euronews, Wopke Hoekstra, explains it as an opportunity to "build bridges" with Africa and Latin Am...

Euronews

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Protecting Nigeria’s endangered primates

As Africa’s most populous nation, Nigeria is known more for its vibrant culture and crude oil production than for its wildlife, but it’s also home to some of the continent’s iconic species – including two rare primates that one woman is ...

CNN