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With ‘The Girl of Your Dreams,’ Ashe Finds Her Sweet Spot: “I’m A Really Solid Version of Myself”
Pop singer Ashe’s viral hit “Stop The Wedding!” continues climbing the Billboard Hot 100, while her latest album The Girl of Your Dreams debuts at No. 20 on the Billboard 200, marking career highs for the artist.
‘Dancing With the Stars’ Disney Night Makes Magic (3 Perfect Scores!) as Group Dances Return, Another Celeb Departs: See the Scores, Who Went Home
Dancing With the Stars featured a Disney-themed episode with Broadway influences, awarding three perfect scores. Julia Stiles and Ezra Sosa were eliminated after scoring 33/40 on their paso doble.
Birds are more afraid of women than men. Scientists have no idea why
Urban birds fly away sooner when approached by women than men, according to a study across five European countries, though researchers cannot yet explain why.
What are the symptoms of meningitis and how is it spread?
A vaccination programme targeting one million teenagers and young adults is being launched following concerns about meningitis B infections in the UK.
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Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal
Israel has expressed serious security concerns about a proposed Hamas disarmament agreement, stating that Hamas remains committed to rebuilding its military rather than genuinely demilitarizing.
Trump optimistic Iran talks will reopen strait, and other developments in the Middle East
U.S. President Trump stated discussions with Iran are resuming to resolve the monthslong conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though Iranian officials disputed direct U.S. negotiations.
Ethiopia landslide kills 14 at monastery ritual, search continues for missing
A landslide at an Ethiopian monastery during a religious ritual killed at least 14 people, with search efforts continuing for missing worshippers amid heavy rainfall.
Heating oil customers to get up to £350 compensation for cancelled orders
UK heating oil customers affected by Middle East conflict-driven price surges will receive up to £350 in compensation following a competition watchdog investigation into cancelled orders.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness has new rules — 3 changes borrowers should know about
New federal student loan repayment rules effective July 1 reshape Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, excluding certain parent borrowers and introducing a new plan that doesn’t count toward forgiveness.
IRS tax liens can be a ‘kiss of death,’ consumer advocate says — and they’re on the rise
The IRS filed over 214,000 federal tax liens in the 2025 fiscal year, a 9% increase from the prior year, raising concerns among advocates about job loss and reduced access to credit for affected taxpayers.
No deposit, no problem: the new 100% mortgages for first-time buyers
Multiple UK lenders now offer mortgages requiring minimal or no deposits for first-time buyers, with loans of up to 100% of property value, though interest rates are typically higher than standard deals.
‘I don’t think I’ll ever retire’: the workers struggling to save for old age
Britain faces a growing retirement savings crisis, with 15 million people not saving adequately for old age, according to the Pensions Commission. Women’s private pension pots average half those of men, exacerbating inequality concerns.
Scam victims can owe taxes on stolen money. A bill in Congress could offer relief
Fraud victims often face tax bills on stolen money, but a bipartisan House bill aims to eliminate deductibility restrictions and waive penalties for those losses.
‘We noticed a login from a new device’: the message from fraudsters targeting your X account
Fraudsters are sending phishing emails impersonating X login alerts to steal account credentials. The fake messages mimic legitimate security notifications but include suspicious links directing users to fake password-reset pages.
UK savings deals: the heat is on as banks offer up to 8%
UK savers can access competitive interest rates this summer, with easy-access accounts offering up to 5% and regular savings accounts paying as much as 8%, driven by fierce competition among financial providers.
Federal Reserve is likely to hold interest rates steady. Here’s what that means for consumers
The Federal Reserve is expected to maintain steady interest rates at its July meeting despite conflicting economic signals from cooling inflation and rising oil prices tied to Middle East tensions.