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Niyi is a senior data editor at NiyiDaram

House Republicans voted on Thursday to pass President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act, a sweeping tax reform package. The bill was sent to the President’s desk for signature on Friday, July 4. Described by Trump as his “big, beautiful bill,” the legislation includes substantial tax relief for low- and middle-income Americans and introduces a new $6,000 tax deduction specifically for seniors aged 65 and older. Key Provisions of the Tax Bill: No Taxes on Social Security or Tips (Up to $25,000):The bill eliminates federal income tax on Social Security benefits for individuals earning up to $25,000 annually. Additionally,…

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The bodies of Diogo Jota and his brother, André Silva, have arrived at a church in Portugal in preparation for their funeral. Early this morning, mourners will gather at a wake in Gondomar to pay their respects. Jota, 28, and his sibling tragically lost their lives in a fiery crash on Thursday, July 3. Jose Manuel Macedo, the local parish priest, announced that the wake will be held at 8 a.m. at the nearby Capela de Ressurreicao. Their funeral will be held at the Igreja Matriz, the Catholic church next door, on Saturday morning at 10 a.m. Macedo expressed their…

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A private clinic in Peru has been fined approximately $190,000 following the unauthorized release of Colombian pop star Shakira’s medical records earlier this year. The 48-year-old Grammy-winning singer was hospitalized in Lima in February for an unspecified abdominal condition. Just two days later, she returned to the stage in the Peruvian capital. However, soon after her brief hospital stay, details of her medical report surfaced on social media, triggering backlash from fans and prompting a formal investigation. The Delgado Auna Clinic, where Shakira received treatment, admitted at the time that the leak constituted a “serious ethical breach” of its code…

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Sean “Diddy” Combs was denied bail on Wednesday after a Manhattan jury acquitted him of the most serious charges in his federal trial — racketeering (RICO) and sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion. However, the jury found Combs guilty on two counts of transporting women across state lines for prostitution. The guilty verdicts relate to Combs’s former partners, singer Cassie Ventura and a woman identified as “Jane Doe,” both of whom were granted immunity in exchange for their testimony against him. Despite the partial acquittal, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian ruled that Combs poses a flight risk and remains…

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In a dramatic escalation of tensions between former President Donald Trump and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, Trump appeared to call for Powell’s resignation following accusations of deceptive testimony to Congress. The controversy intensified after Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA) Director Bill Pulte publicly called on Congress to investigate Powell. Pulte alleged the Fed chair misled lawmakers regarding the costly renovation of the Federal Reserve’s Washington, D.C. headquarters. Trump, who has long criticized Powell for maintaining interest rates he believes are too high, renewed his attacks this week. On Monday, Trump sent Powell a message comparing U.S. interest rates with…

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Portuguese winger Diogo Jota, 28, tragically died in a car accident in Zamora, Spain, alongside his 26-year-old brother, André Silva, who played for second-tier club Penafiel. The fatal crash occurred around 12:40 a.m. on the A52 near the municipality of Palacios de Sanabria. Reports indicate the pair were travelling in a Lamborghini Urus when the vehicle veered off the road and burst into flames. Authorities believe a tyre on the high-performance car may have blown out, causing the crash. Both men were pronounced dead at the scene, according to the Zamora Provincial Council. Their bodies have been transported to a…

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Sean “Diddy” Combs was found guilty by a federal jury on charges of transportation to engage in prostitution but was acquitted of the most serious charges in a case that featured salacious allegations that he coerced women into sexual encounters with other men called sometimes referred to as “Freak Offs.” Combs, 55, was charged with five counts: one count of racketeering conspiracy and two counts each of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. He was found not guilty on racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. He faces a sentence of up to 10 years. The 55-year-old hip-hop mogul, Sean…

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Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart, a towering figure in American evangelicalism, passed away at the age of 90. He had suffered a cardiac arrest at his home in Louisiana on June 15, just weeks prior to his passing. Swaggart rose to prominence as the charismatic leader of the SonLife Broadcasting Network and pastor of the Family Worship Center in Baton Rouge. Known for his fiery sermons, musical talent, and widespread influence, he was once among the most recognized religious figures in the United States. A cousin of rock and roll legend Jerry Lee Lewis, Swaggart often incorporated gospel music into his preaching…

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Thailand’s Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has been suspended from her duties following a Constitutional Court ruling on Tuesday, pending the outcome of an ethics investigation linked to a leaked phone call with former Cambodian leader Hun Sen. The 38-year-old premier, who took office just 10 months ago after her predecessor was ousted, now faces possible dismissal. The court accepted a petition from 36 senators who claim she violated the constitution and ethical standards in the controversial call confirmed as authentic by both sides. Despite her suspension, Paetongtarn will remain in the Cabinet as culture minister after a recent reshuffle. Her…

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