Author: Justin M. Larson

As the Israel-Iran conflict enters its eighth day, both countries traded barrages of missiles and drones on Friday. Israel bombed nuclear infrastructure in Iran. Tehran retaliated by firing missiles armed with cluster munitions, marking the first reported use of such weapons in the ongoing conflict, including a strike that damaged an Israeli hospital. The exchange marks a sharp escalation in a week-long air war with no clear signs of de-escalation or a diplomatic off-ramp.Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed that Iran’s leadership would pay the full price for the hospital strike. He added Israel is ahead of schedule in its…

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Plastic bag regulations have led to significant decrease in shoreline litter, study finds – CBS News Watch CBS News U.S. regulations and fees on plastic bags seem to be making a difference when it comes to significantly reducing shoreline litter, according to a new study published Thursday in the journal “Science.” Anna Papp, the study’s lead author, joins CBS News to break down the findings. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

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As Aamir Khan’s much-awaited film ‘Sitaare Zameen Par’ hits the cinemas today, the special screening held last night turned into a heartfelt walk down memory lane. While the event was buzzing with Bollywood’s big names, it was Darsheel Safary, best known as little Ishaan Awasthi from ‘Taare Zameen Par’, who stole the spotlight and hearts all over again.Darsheel Safary’s charming appearance brings back memoriesThe 28-year-old actor, who played the iconic role of Ishaan in ‘Taare Zameen Par’ back in 2007, was spotted at the screening in a smart and casual look. Dressed in a crisp off-white T-shirt and black trousers,…

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Australia’s Marnus Labuschagne (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth) Australia have dropped Marnus Labuschagne for the first Test against West Indies, while Steve Smith will miss the opener due to a finger injury from the World Test Championship final against South Africa, announced chair of selectors George Bailey in Sydney on June 20, 2025.Labuschagne, who opened against South Africa at Lords, scored just 17 and 22 on a difficult pitch. His form has declined since his last Test century against England at Manchester in July 2023, averaging only 24.7 in 16 matches.”Marnus at his best can be a really important member of this…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump is contemplating whether to order U.S. on Iran and will make a decision within two weeks, White House officials said Thursday, capping days of intense speculation about the president’s plan in the region—and touching off new fears of escalation, retaliation, and long-term engagement in another foreign conflict.Trump spent much of the week musing publicly about the prospect of involving the U.S. more directly in the Israeli-Iranian conflict, as the two countries continued to carry out deadly strikes against one another. As the week went on, Trump continued to break…

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Tiktok stays as President Donald Trump extends deadline for banPresident Donald Trump signed an executive order extending the deadline to ban Tiktok.President Donald Trump appeared to criticize Juneteenth celebrations in a post on social media, saying there are “too many non-working holidays in America.””It is costing our Country $BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep all of these businesses closed,” Trump said on June 19. “The workers don’t want it either! Soon we’ll end up having a holiday for every once working day of the year.”The president did not specifically name the holiday in his post.Juneteenth commemorates the events of June 19, 1865, when the…

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Summer officially beginning with summer solstice – CBS News Watch CBS News Summer’s official start comes Friday with the summer solstice. Andrew Fraknoi, astronomy professor for the Fromm Institute at the University of San Francisco, joined CBS news to discuss the solstice. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

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Karan Johar’s thrilling reality show ‘The Traitors’ is getting more intense with every episode. The fourth episode, which dropped on 19 June, brought in some big drama, sharp accusations, and a shocking elimination that left everyone speechless.Maheep Kapoor gets voted outAs the Circle of Shaq sat down once again for another round of doubt and discussion, the focus shifted to Maheep Kapoor and Raftaar. Whispers and suspicions circled around both, but it was Maheep who faced the most heat.Raftaar explained why he suspected her, saying, “Maheep is playing the game from the beginning and is trusted by many within the…

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Jasprit Bumrah of India during a nets session. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) NEW DELHI: When India take the field against England in the opening Test at Headingley in Leeds, new Test captain Shubman Gill will be counting on his premier pacer Jasprit Bumrah to do what he does best: strike early, rattle the English batters, knock over stumps, induce edges, and most importantly, give India a 1-0 lead in the series.However, with BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar confirming that Bumrah will not feature in all five Tests, Gill will have to manage his spearhead’s workload smartly and deploy him…

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Iran fired at least one missile at Israel that scattered small bombs with the aim of increasing civilian casualties, the Israeli military said on Thursday, the first reported use of cluster munitions in the seven-day-old war. Smokes rises from a building of the Soroka hospital complex after it was hit by a missile fired from Iran in Beersheba, Israel, Thursday, June 19, 2025. (AP) Israeli military officials provided no further details. Israeli news reports quoted the Israeli military as saying the missile’s warhead split open at an altitude of about 4 miles (7 km) and released around 20 submunitions in…

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CNN  —  President Donald Trump took to social media Thursday on Juneteenth, a federal holiday, to criticize the number of “non-working holidays” in the United States. “Too many non-working holidays in America. It is costing our Country $BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep all of these businesses closed. The workers don’t want it either! Soon we’ll end up having a holiday for every once working day of the year. It must change if we are going to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!” Trump wrote in a post on his Truth Social platform. Juneteenth is the oldest regular US celebration of the end…

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The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) building in Beijing, China, on Friday, Nov. 8, 2024. Bloomberg | Getty ImagesChina kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged Friday, following sweeping monetary easing measures rolled out last month, as a trade deal with the U.S. eases some growth concerns. The People’s Bank of China held the 1-year loan prime rate at 3.0% and 5-year LPR at 3.5%, according to a statement Friday, in line with Reuters poll estimates.Last month, Chinese authorities cut the lending rates for the first time since October by 10 basis points, in their bid to cushion the impact from trade…

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President Trump appeared to mark Juneteenth on Thursday with a Truth Social post arguing the United States has “too many non-working holidays.” “It is costing our Country $BILLIONS OF DOLLARS to keep all of these businesses closed. The workers don’t want it either! Soon we’ll end up having a holiday for every … working day of the year,” Mr. Trump wrote. “It must change if we are going to, MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN!”The post did not explicitly mention Juneteenth. CBS News has reached out to the White House for comment.The holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. after the…

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6/19: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Iran missile strike hits Israeli hospital as Trump weighs targeting Iranian nuclear site; Colonial Williamsburg rebuilds one of America’s first Black churches on original site Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

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Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia Deshmukh are often hailed as one of Bollywood’s most beloved couples — a true embodiment of old-school romance. Even after more than two decades together and years of marriage, the couple continues to inspire fans with their unwavering bond, heartfelt gestures, and constant support for one another. Whether it’s sharing candid moments on social media or simply being each other’s pillar through life’s highs and lows, their relationship is admired across generations.Where It All BeganThe love story of Riteish and Genelia began in 2002 at Hyderabad airport, during a casual meeting for the test shoot of…

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Social media plays a remarkably powerful position nowadays. Social media influences how individuals look at and perceive skin and how they take care of it. Skincare is now one of the most talked about and discussed elements of everyday self-care with millions looking for the ideal routine to treat their skin with concern and efficacy. A well-planned skincare routine nourishes healthy, radiant skin through nourishment and protection.In the age of TikTok virality and Instagram reels, skincare hacks are just a scroll away. Influencers post routines with flawless skin results, and product hacks usually come tagged with hashtags like #glassskin or…

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Team Washington Freedom (Photo: Sportzpics) “Hi, I am interested in this job” was a short response from a small-town boy in Satara, Maharashtra, to a Facebook post calling for applicants eager to marry their love for sport with the emerging world of social media. Sumeet Rajpal, once a struggling student who flunked multiple board exams and later marketed events at malls was a failed cricketer still chasing the dopamine rush that sport had once given him. That modest message, however, would lead him from shadows of obscurity to flashbulbs of the IPL. It marked the beginning of a remarkable journey…

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Amna Nawaz: Iranian officials claimed they targeted military installations nearby. Elsewhere, homes and high-rises in Tel Aviv hollowed out from blasts, as hundreds of people have been hurt across Israel.Meanwhile, in Iran, Israel continued its relentless strikes. Israel says it’s not targeted Iranian civilians, but a U.S.-based Iranian human rights group says hundreds have been killed. The Tehran Times memorializing the victims, entire families, an 8-year-old gymnast, a young flight attendant, and an equestrian champion, among others.The Israeli military points to strikes on nuclear targets, releasing video it claims shows a direct hit on the Arak heavy-water reactor, a potentially…

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Destroyed building of the Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting (IRIB) after it was hit a few days earlier in an Israeli strike, in Tehran.The conflict between Israel and Iran has entered its eighth day, and both sides continue to fire missiles and drones at each other. Israel bombed nuclear targets in Iran on Thursday and Iran fired missiles and drones at Israel after hitting an Israeli hospital overnight. Iranian missiles struck a major hospital in southern Israel and hit residential buildings in Tel Aviv on Thursday, injuring 240 people and causing widespread damage….Read MoreIsrael’s Defence Minister, Israel Katz, blamed Iran’s…

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