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07/01/2026 · Halifax
UK to announce social media restrictions for children, PM says
Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the government will announce new restrictions on social media use by children Monday, characterizing the move as necessary action against a system he believes has let down young people.
Telehealth Companies Become Insurance Gatekeepers for Obesity Medications
Major insurers now require patients seeking obesity medications to work with telehealth companies before coverage kicks in. The arrangement gives online providers a direct role in determining which patients receive the drugs.
07/01/2026
Trump Marks 80th Birthday With Iran Agreement Announcement and UFC Event at White House
President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday Sunday by announcing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and hosting UFC fights on the White House South Lawn. The dual events marked an unusual combination of diplomatic announcement and sports entertainment.
07/01/2026
U.S. Economy Outpaces Global Peers Despite Shared Challenges
The U.S. economy has grown faster than many international counterparts even as all face similar global disruptions. Economists cite several factors unique to America's economic structure as drivers of the outperformance.
07/01/2026
BBC Investigation Links Russian Actors to Arson Attacks Against British Prime Minister
A BBC investigation found evidence that Russian operatives directed arson attacks targeting the British prime minister and simultaneously used fake social media accounts to inflame tensions between far-right and Muslim communities.
07/02/2026
McConnell Hospitalized in Kentucky
Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., entered a hospital on Sunday, his office announced. His spokesperson provided no information about his medical condition or expected length of stay.
07/02/2026
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