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The pandemic began with a man in Wuhan, China, and went on to claim over 7 million lives worldwide, with excess deaths likely far higher. It disrupted economies, education, and daily life, while vaccines later helped control its spread. Reflections highlight a warped sense of time—days blending into routines, milestones lost, and grief still fresh for those facing long COVID or personal losses. Debates linger on origins and early responses, though science leaves the source unresolved.

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Patient zero fell ill on December 1, 2019, launching a virus that reshaped the world. Looking back, many feel those years slipped by in a blur of lockdowns and isolation.

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The Google Home Speaker, priced at $99.99 and shipping June 25, runs on Gemini AI for seamless follow-up questions, multi-step commands like 'turn off lights and start coffee,' and Nest camera summaries. It features 360-degree audio with deeper bass, Wi-Fi 6, and eco-friendly 37% recycled materials in colors like Porcelain and Hazel. Pre-orders include six months of premium Gemini access for free, though full features need a $10/month subscription. Tech fans praise its conversational smarts and value over rivals.

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Google's new compact orb-shaped speaker lights up with a glowing base ring, ready for natural chats and home control after six quiet years.

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NCT member Haechan performed 'WYN' during a live stage event, featuring an appearance by Jungkook. Viral clips of the performance spread widely on social media.

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NCT member Haechan performed 'WYN' during a live stage event, featuring an appearance by Jungkook. Viral clips of the performance spread widely on social media.

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Rodney Smith Jr. started Raising Men & Women Lawn Care Service after helping an elderly neighbor, growing it into a nonprofit where over 6,000 kids aged 8-17 have mowed 50 free lawns each for the elderly, disabled, single parents, and veterans. His open letter to the White House, shared in early June, asks to bring challengers to D.C. with his flag-themed mower for the nation's 250th birthday, hoping President Trump signs it for veterans. White House officials have responded with questions after CBS Evening News coverage, while kids like Liam and Zalen in South Dakota, Colten in Kentucky, and siblings Brenden and Laila in Iowa push through their challenges in the summer heat.

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Picture kids from across the country firing up mowers on the White House lawn for July 4—Rodney Smith Jr.'s heartfelt pitch born from a decade of teaching service through free yard work.

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On Thursday, Jackson Hinkle's X post labeling Taiwan a 'fake country' under China drew sharp rebuttals and support, spotlighting Taiwan's limited diplomatic recognition by only 12 UN members and the Holy See amid the unresolved Chinese Civil War. Taiwan governs 23 million people democratically, holds multiparty elections, maintains a 215,000-strong military, and receives U.S. arms support, including a recent $330 million package. Public opinion strongly favors the status quo or independence, with over 80% rejecting China's 'one country, two systems' model, reflecting broader geopolitical divides.

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Influencer Jackson Hinkle declared Taiwan a 'fake country' that belongs to China, igniting a heated online clash viewed over 65,000 times. The post amplified longstanding tensions between China's unification claims and Taiwan's 76 years of independent self-governance.

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Fans shared and reacted to viral videos and photos capturing Kim Seokjin and other K-pop idols including Do Hoon, Sung Hanbin, Keiju, and Shin Yu at a June 26 event. The media highlighted their singing, happiness, interactions, impressive talents, visuals, and performances.

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The Day of Arafah on May 26, 2026, marks the peak of Hajj, where around 2 million pilgrims stand in supplication from noon to sunset on the plain 20 kilometers east of Mecca's Kaaba. Known as the best day for personal prayers, it offers immense mercy, with traditions promising forgiveness for more souls than any other. Those at home join by fasting—a sunnah act that expiates sins of the past and coming year—while sharing duas for healing, jobs, marriage, and family on X. Saudi preparations include cooling systems, AI crowd management, and live broadcasts from Masjid an-Namirah.

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Seas of white-clad pilgrims fill the plains of Arafat under colorful umbrellas, their prayers rising as the sun sets on Hajj's most vital day.

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It began Thursday when @your_ladynow posted the image, captioning it as the perfect 'male bestie' to dodge romantic tension—the post gained over 3,100 likes and 190,000 views. Guys pushed back hard, joking that women would still pursue even unconventional types, with replies like 'Girls would still smash' and warnings about cheating risks. Some women countered with defenses of brotherly bonds or thirst-trap selfies seeking their own besties, fueling memes and quips on whether true opposite-sex friendships can last.

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A photo of a guy with a massive spiky afro and wide-eyed stare set off laughs and arguments about whether women can keep platonic male friends without drama.

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Amen Thompson of the Houston Rockets stated ahead of Game 4, 'If he doesn’t slow down, we got to make him slow down,' referring to 41-year-old LeBron James after James played 45 minutes in Game 3. The comment sparked widespread discussion on social media about the Rockets' strategy against James.

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During a casual meetup with rapper Khaotic305 and Now That's TV personalities, Rihanna shared her first impressions of Miami's beauty scene in a clip posted online June 17. She contrasted the city's Brazilian Butt Lift trend with facial enhancements more typical in LA or New York, sparking millions of views, memes, and fans reminiscing about her sharp-tongued 2012 era. While many celebrated her realness, others called it body-shaming, fueling talks on beauty standards and surgery culture.

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Rihanna burst out laughing in a Miami hotel lobby, saying she's seen plenty of BBLs but no faces yet. The unfiltered quip left one woman in a pink jumpsuit stunned, her reaction turning into instant GIF gold.

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Harry Kane reached 70 goals in all competitions during the 2025/26 season, overtaking Cristiano Ronaldo's record of 69 goals from 2011/12 and Lionel Messi's second-best of 69 from 2012/13. Only Lionel Messi's 82 goals in 2011/12 stand above Kane's tally in the 21st century. He also recorded 7 assists in 60 games.

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Posts on X discuss whether English speakers should adopt 'Türkiye,' the official name requested by the Republic of Türkiye, or continue using the traditional exonym 'Turkey.' Arguments reference the 2022 name change and comparisons to other countries like Czechia, Côte d'Ivoire, Deutschland, and Nihon, along with the historical origins of 'Turkey' from Medieval Latin 'Turchia' through French 'Turquie.'

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Yuki Ishikawa led with 22 points, including 21 attacks at 64% efficiency, to guide Japan past Iran 25-19, 25-19, 20-25, 23-25, 15-12 in Volleyball Nations League Week 2. Iran rallied fiercely behind Milad Haghparast's 19 points, nearly pulling off a reverse sweep, but Ran Takahashi and Seita Agawa steadied Japan late. The victory keeps Japan undefeated atop the standings with 16 points, setting up a key matchup against the USA on Sunday.

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Yuki Ishikawa's ace put Japan on match point in the fifth set, sending the Arena d’Orléans crowd into a roar as they clinched another win.

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The 2026 World Cup introduced a new fan-focused ceremony where competing nations' flags are laid across the field in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Saudi Arabia's flag bears the Shahada, declaring faith in Allah and Muhammad, while Iraq's features 'Allahu Akbar' in Kufic script—both revered in Muslim tradition and kept off the ground. This adjustment started in Saudi Arabia's opener against Uruguay on June 15 in Miami Gardens and Iraq's match against France, with opponents' flags also elevated for balance. A FIFA spokesperson noted close work with teams to meet such requests amid the 48-team tournament.

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Before kickoff, massive flags usually blanket the pitch for a stunning visual. For Saudi Arabia and Iraq, FIFA keeps theirs held high by volunteers to respect the holy Islamic phrases they carry.

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A VA study of over 1 million veterans found the 2024-2025 COVID-19 vaccine cut COVID-linked major heart events by 37.7%, with stronger 50.7% effectiveness in those over 75 and small absolute reductions like 2 fewer events per 10,000. Published June 15, 2026, in JAMA Internal Medicine, it tracked mostly older men after shots in late 2024, showing benefits for high-risk groups but drawing skeptic fire over tiny absolute gains, healthy vaccinee bias, and observational limits. Lead author Ziyad Al-Aly stressed skipping shots leaves heart protection untapped, while critics like Alex Berenson dismissed the relative risk figures as misleading.

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For older veterans, getting the updated COVID shot alongside their flu vaccine meant fewer heart attacks and strokes tied to infections. The findings highlight real protection, especially for those over 75.

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In a FADER interview, Berlin DJ horsegiirL described guiding Billie Eilish and her team to techno mecca Berghain during the singer's show there. Eilish stayed late, simply dancing in the club's no-photos, anonymous space—a rare escape from fame's spotlight. The story emerged amid horsegiirL's rising profile after her debut album *Nature Is Healing*, highlighting her equine-masked, high-energy style that fits Eilish's love for horses.

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Picture Billie Eilish dancing carefree until 7 a.m. in Berlin's legendary Berghain, free from cameras and crowds. DJ horsegiirL shared that joyful moment from last year.

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The first public hearing opened Thursday in the Fourth Criminal Court, accusing Hassoun of complicity in war crimes, crimes against humanity, incitement to murder, and more for providing religious justification to Assad's forces, including barrel bombs on civilians. Arrested in March 2025 while trying to flee, the session adjourned until July 16 without a verdict, amid attendance by officials, lawyers, and human rights observers. The trial follows Assad's fall in December 2024 and signals Syria's transitional justice push in civilian courts, though opinions divide on whether it unites or divides communities.

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At 77, Ahmad Badr al-Din Hassoun stood in a metal cage in Damascus court, facing charges for fatwas that backed the Assad regime's brutal crackdowns.

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Kidnapped from the Nova music festival on October 7, 2023, Gilboa-Dalal described in a Channel 12 News interview how a captor dragged him from a shower, assaulted him despite protests invoking Islamic prohibitions, and silenced him with weapons. He emerged emaciated with potential permanent hearing loss from tunnels and homes, as one of the last living hostages freed in an October 13 exchange. His account is the second public testimony from a male survivor of sexual abuse, amid prior reports of systematic violence against hostages.

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Guy Gilboa-Dalal froze as his naked body was groped by a Hamas guard, who then pressed a knife to his neck and rifle to his head, threatening death if he spoke. The 25-year-old endured this assault after 738 days in Gaza captivity.

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Posts describe Vahid Hakan, an IRGC figure linked to satellite dish imports for state media and construction contracts, as the target of an attack around 18:20 UTC. Images show a damaged apartment building with shattered windows and debris, but no confirmation has come from Iranian authorities, the IRGC, Israel, or the U.S. The claims, from OSINT accounts and pro-Israel voices, arrive amid a fragile truce following U.S. and Israeli strikes that killed top Iranian leaders, raising fears of renewed escalation if proven true.

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Late on May 31, social media lit up with claims of a targeted strike on an IRGC general in Andisheh, near Tehran—the first such report inside Iran since the April ceasefire.

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Bahrain's defenses intercepted 36 Iranian drones launched early Thursday, with debris damaging homes, cars, and injuring the girl in Hamad Town and Manama; she received on-site treatment and did not need hospitalization. Officials called it a heinous attack on civilians amid U.S.-Iran tit-for-tat strikes, though no military sites were hit and U.S. personnel remained unharmed. Regional neighbors condemned the action, while responders quickly contained fires and cleared rubble in the affected areas.

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An 11-year-old girl suffered injuries from falling drone debris in a quiet Bahrain neighborhood, as air defenses knocked down an early morning barrage from Iran.

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Bahrain's defenses intercepted 36 Iranian drones launched early Thursday, with debris damaging homes, cars, and injuring the girl in Hamad Town and Manama; she received on-site treatment and did not need hospitalization. Officials called it a heinous attack on civilians amid U.S.-Iran tit-for-tat strikes, though no military sites were hit and U.S. personnel remained unharmed. Regional neighbors condemned the action, while responders quickly contained fires and cleared rubble in the affected areas.

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An 11-year-old girl suffered injuries from falling drone debris in a quiet Bahrain neighborhood, as air defenses knocked down an early morning barrage from Iran.

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This marks the second U.S. defensive operation in three days, following Monday's strikes on Iranian missile sites and mine-laying boats in the same area. The actions protect American personnel and commercial shipping during shaky ceasefire talks in Qatar aimed at ending a three-month conflict that has disrupted the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. Central Command called the strikes measured and necessary, while Iran reported explosions and activated air defenses but confirmed no casualties or immediate retaliation. Tensions persist as diplomats negotiate, with both sides accusing each other of violations amid high global energy stakes.

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U.S. forces shot down four Iranian attack drones threatening troops and ships, then hit a control site just before a fifth launch. The moves came overnight in Bandar Abbas, a key spot near the world's vital oil artery.

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