SUMMARY: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the state’s $115 billion budget after a prolonged 105-day legislative session marked by GOP conflicts. The budget, $4 billion less than the previous adjusted plan and nearly $600 million less than the legislature’s proposal, reflects DeSantis’s line-item veto cuts. It includes a 2% raise for state workers, a 10%-15% increase for law enforcement, $1.3 billion in tax cuts, and $4 billion for private school scholarships. Democrats criticized the focus on vouchers and tax breaks, favoring public school funding. DeSantis signed the bill in The Villages, emphasizing conservative priorities amid concerns over lost federal COVID aid and national economic uncertainties.

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SUMMARY: Boniface Kariuki, a Kenyan man shot in the head by police during protests over blogger Albert Ojwang’s custodial death, has died after being declared brain-dead. Kariuki, a vendor and bystander, was shot on June 17 amid rising anger over police brutality. Two officers have been arrested for Kariuki’s shooting, while six people, including three officers, face charges related to Ojwang’s death, with a pathologist refuting claims his injuries were self-inflicted. Despite President William Ruto’s vow to end police brutality, Interior Minister Kipchumba Murkomen recently ordered police to “shoot on sight” protesters near stations, prompting condemnation from the Kenya Law Society.

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SUMMARY: As summer begins and many spend more time outdoors, it’s important to debunk common sun exposure myths for safety. A tan is not healthy—it signals skin damage as the body defends against harmful UV rays. You can get sunburned on cloudy days since up to 80% of UV radiation passes through cloud cover. Saharan dust haze doesn’t prevent sunburn either. Taking breaks from sunbathing won’t stop sun damage because UV exposure accumulates throughout the day. Lastly, not feeling heat doesn’t mean you’re safe; sunburn is caused by UV radiation, not the warmth you feel from infrared rays. Always use sunscreen.

NEXT Weather meteorologist Shane Hinton takes a look at some popular myths about sun exposure.

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