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Majority of Americans Express Economic Dissatisfaction

A CBS News poll found that 69 percent of Americans are dissatisfied with how the US economy is functioning. The Middle East conflict continues to pressure fuel prices, contributing to economic concerns.

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Stephen King Adaptation 'It: Welcome to Derry' Gets Season Two

HBO's Stephen King-adapted horror series 'It: Welcome to Derry' has been greenlit for a second season, which will center on the Blood Oath and the events of the Great Depression era. The show has garnered significant audience interest following its suspenseful first season.

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Leading Russian economist released from state bank post

A prominent economist leading Russia's state development bank VEB was removed from his position, reflecting changing priorities within Russia's economic leadership during ongoing geopolitical tensions.

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Democrats Grapple with Rising Socialist Influence in Primary

Democratic socialist candidates have achieved notable victories in recent primaries across states from Colorado to New York, creating internal party tensions. A CBS News poll reveals divisions among Democrats over socialism and the direction of the party.

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Brad Pitt's Zombie Film Faces Box Office Disappointment

Despite being the highest-grossing zombie film of all time, Brad Pitt's latest project had a massive budget that spiraled out of control, preventing the film from being considered a commercial success. The production costs far exceeded typical industry standards for the genre.

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Luigi Mangione Pleads Guilty in UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty to federal stalking-to-kill charges in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The plea has raised questions about how it will affect his state murder case and potential sentencing.

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Rosita Díaz Gimeno: Spanish Actress Silenced by Francoism

Rosita Díaz Gimeno was among Spain's first actresses to achieve success in Hollywood during the Spanish Republic, but her career was destroyed by Francoism following false reports of her execution during the Spanish Civil War and subsequent exile. Her story exemplifies how the Franco regime erased prominent cultural figures.

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Russian drone strike hits Odesa post office

Russian military forces conducted a drone attack targeting a postal facility in Odesa, Ukraine, resulting in at least two civilian injuries in the assault on civilian infrastructure.

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Multiple Shooters Targeted at Virginia State University

Police are searching for additional gunmen involved in a shooting at Virginia State University that wounded five people. Authorities arrested a 19-year-old suspect but believe other armed individuals participated in the incident.

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France Mobilizes Hundred Million Euro Wildfire Relief

French Prime Minister Lecornu announced over 100 million euros in aid for regions devastated by recent wildfires across southern France. The government's response comes amid criticism over the emergency response as blazes continue across Europe.

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Diplomatic talks progress on Ukraine situation

International diplomatic discussions continued regarding the Ukraine conflict, with various parties engaged in dialogue aimed at de-escalation and political solutions.

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Tech Data Centers Will Spike Carbon Emissions Globally

Sixty of the world's largest planned data center facilities are projected to emit greenhouse gases equivalent to 27 coal plants or 24 million automobiles annually. Big Tech's infrastructure expansion is driving significant climate impacts.

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Viktoria Beats Mattersburg in Scorching Climate

Wiener Viktoria secured a crucial 3-2 victory over Mattersburg in sweltering conditions, with striker Deniz Pehlivan scoring twice to spark the win. Despite MSV's second-half comeback, Viktoria held on to claim three points and begin their campaign positively.

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Woman Rescued from Burning Berlin High-Rise

A woman jumped from the 11th floor of a burning Berlin apartment building directly into a firefighter's arms in a dramatic rescue. The spectacular capture was caught on video as flames engulfed the residential tower.

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Egypt Accelerates Offshore Gas Development

Egypt's Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Karim Badawi has ordered faster development of the Harmattan offshore gas field to boost domestic energy supplies. The minister emphasized the need for advanced exploration technologies during a site visit.

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