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Meta is introducing new privacy and parental control settings for Instagram accounts of users under the age of 18. The changes include automatic private accounts, interaction restrictions, and time limits.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attempted to negotiate a position in Kamala Harris' administration in exchange for supporting her campaign. This occurred after a similar meeting between Kennedy and Donald Trump.

Gina Rowlands, star of "The Notebook" and "Another Woman", died at the age of 94. The Oscar-nominated actress suffered from Alzheimer's disease and retired from her career in 2015.

Two polar bears killed a worker at a remote Arctic radar station in Canada. The incident occurred on Brevard Island, with one bear killed by other workers. An investigation into the rare fatal attack has been launched.

In Los Angeles, an aftershock of 4. 4 magnitude was recorded at a depth of 12 km. Residents felt the vibrations, but there were no reports of damage or injuries.

SpaceX successfully launched a Falcon 9 rocket with two ASBM satellites to expand broadband coverage in the Arctic. This was the 22nd launch of this launch vehicle, which equaled the company's record for rocket reuse.

Actor Tom Cruise, 62, jumps from the roof of the Stade de France stadium at the closing ceremony of the Olympics in Paris.

Numerous wildfires are raging in Northern California, threatening thousands of homes. The governor has declared a state of emergency in three counties, and more than 3,500 people have been evacuated.

Republicans are criticizing Kamala Harris for her political views and past. Trump called her a 'radical, left-wing lunatic' and accused her of covering up Biden's 'mental decline'.

US Vice President Kamala Harris held her first campaign rally in Milwaukee. She criticized Donald Trump, promised to restore the unity of the Democratic Party and protect women's rights.

US Vice President Kamala Harris received the required number of votes among Democratic Party delegates to be nominated as a presidential candidate. This paves the way for her to compete with Republican Donald Trump in the upcoming elections.

Kamala Harris's supporters are reaching out to Democratic donors for financial support if Joe Biden drops out of the 2024 presidential race. Some donors are already ready to make six-figure donations to Harris' potential campaign.

Reuters reports on a drop in financial contributions to Joe Biden's campaign fund. The president's headquarters denies this information, claiming that fundraising is going on as planned.

Elon Musk plans to move the SpaceX headquarters and the X social network from California to Texas because of a new California law that prohibits schools from notifying parents of students' gender identity changes.

SpaceX will launch 20 Starlink satellites on a Falcon 9 rocket. This includes 13 satellites with Direct to Cell technology.

House Democrats are calling on the Pentagon to expand training for more Ukrainian pilots on F-16 fighter jets to maximize their strategic advantage in the ongoing conflict with Russia.

At least 15 people were shot and wounded during Juneteenth celebrations in Oakland, California, and one victim is in critical condition.

Today, June 21, animal rights activists and wildlife lovers in many countries of the world join the World Giraffe Day. According to scientists, since the beginning of the XXI century, due to the expansion of agricultural land, armed conflicts and poaching, the giraffe population has decreased by 40%.

Psychologist Oksana Gomel advises parents to find a balance for their children in terms of time spent on smartphones. The expert explains that consistency and setting limits with explanations can help to cope with children's addiction to smartphones.

California Governor Gavin Newsom has announced plans to restrict the use of smartphones by students during school hours, citing mental health risks associated with social media, and intends to work with the legislature on the initiative.

During President Joe Biden's visit to California, a Secret Service agent was robbed at gunpoint in Tustin, California. The attacker managed to escape.

Residents of Ruidoso, New Mexico, were ordered to evacuate immediately due to the rapid spread of a wildfire that had exceeded 2,000 hectares by the end of the day.

Powerful wildfires in California have forced the evacuation of at least 1,200 people as strong winds caused the fire to spread rapidly across the state.

California authorities have issued an evacuation order as the Post Fire wildfire has spread to more than 14. 5 square kilometers near Interstate 5 in Gorman, about 100 kilometers northwest of Los Angeles.

The US Department of Defense has awarded $982 million worth of contracts to 49 companies to develop systems and supply equipment for maritime drones, including combat equipment, sensors, control systems, and logistics support, with a deadline of February 2025 and a possible extension to February 2030.

King Charles wants to improve relations with his grandchildren Archie and Lilibet, as it is not enough for him to see them only during video calls, and he wants to make up for lost time.

More and more young people in the United States are opting for professional education and skilled working professions such as electricians, plumbers, and construction workers. Young people are interested in good wages, self-employment opportunities and the popularity of such professions. This is confirmed by the data of views on social networks such as Tik Tok and Instagram.

The US military conducted the second Test launch of the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California on June 6, 2024, demonstrating the readiness and reliability of the US fleet of intercontinental ballistic missiles.

America has successfully tested an intercontinental ballistic missile Minuteman III without a warhead from California, confirming the readiness and effectiveness of the system in the framework of strategic deterrence and national security.

93-year-old media mogul Rupert Murdoch married 67-year-old Elena Zhukova, the former mother-in-law of the oligarch Roman Abramovich.