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Selena Gomez spoke at the Fast Company Innovation Festival about her plans to eventually have children, two years after revealing she cannot carry kids due to medical issues. She discussed her mental health nonprofit and her openness to surrogacy or adoption.
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A federal district judge dismissed President Trump's election-interference lawsuit against the Des Moines Register, its parent company, and pollster Ann Selzer, rejecting claims that an inaccurate pre-election poll constituted consumer fraud. The ruling invoked First Amendment protections for political speech, and the article frames the case as an early test of Trump's broader litigation campaign against media outlets.
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Only 21% of newbuild homes sold in London in the quarter to June were bought by UK buyers, down from 49% a year earlier, while corporate purchases surged to 69%, according to property data firm Molior. Residents of Canary Wharf newbuilds describe flats as having 'lost their value' amid high price points and unsold units.
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A BBC feature profiles 'dopamine sites' like FoodNeverComes, where users simulate online shopping and food delivery without spending money, and explores the neuroscience of why the ritual of consumption feels rewarding. Experts debate whether simulated buying satisfies cravings or reinforces addictive behavior.
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Federal Reserve Governor Michael Barr said the central bank will 'likely' need to raise interest rates again to bring down persistent inflation, after the FOMC hiked rates last week for the first time in over three years. Barr called the quarter-point increase 'right' given inflation above the Fed's 2 percent target, while President Trump continued to call for rate cuts.
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The article profiles how Texas, the largest US oil producer, has become the leading generator of solar farm electricity, told through a farmer who earns $200,000 a year leasing land for panels. It presents the solar boom largely positively while briefly noting opponents' concerns and Trump's 'farmer destroying' criticism.
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Protein supplement prices have surged, with whey protein costs up over 130% year-over-year in Europe, driven by increased demand from new consumer groups and weight-loss drug users. Consumers report significant price increases, leading some to ration products or switch brands, while manufacturers adapt recipes and seek cheaper alternatives. Early signs suggest wholesale prices are stabilizing but remain elevated.
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Descendants of society diarist Henry 'Chips' Channon are in a planning dispute with neighbours over a motocross track operating on the Kelvedon Hall estate in Essex. The estate has applied retroactively for permission to keep two tracks and three buildings built without consent, and an event has been postponed pending resolution.
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President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Washington, D.C., amid tensions over Iran, energy supply, trade, Taiwan and artificial intelligence. Analysts say the summit is not expected to produce a binding, comprehensive AI agreement.
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Wayne Rooney discussed his physical transformation ahead of a new Disney+ docuseries, saying he worked hard in the gym and denying use of weight-loss injections, while Coleen Rooney noted she encouraged his nose surgery partly due to his snoring. The piece is celebrity lifestyle coverage with no political content.
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Fiona Shaw gave a Good Housekeeping UK interview discussing her marriage to Sonali Deraniyagala, her thoughts on ageing, and her bond with Phoebe Waller-Bridge. The piece recounts their romance and her career reflections without political content.
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Donald Trump welcomed Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews with a red carpet and a military flyover by two B-1 bombers to begin a three-day US visit. BBC correspondent Bernd Debusmann described the ceremonial welcome, noting the bombers' loud roar.