US consumer prices fell for the first time in 4 years in June, suggesting inflation is easing faster than expected. US and German intelligence foiled a Russian plot to assassinate a German arms firm CEO supplying weapons to Ukraine. President Biden defended his candidacy amid health concerns, sparking calls for his withdrawal from the race. A Chinese tourist near Tokyo was rescued 80 kilometers away after being swept out to sea, tampons were found to contain lead and arsenic, astronomers discovered a star cluster with a small black hole, and actress Shelley Duvall passed away at 75 from diabetes complications.
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US inflation slows down (CBS, Reuters)
US and Germany foil Russian assassination plot (NBC, CNN)
Biden press conference (AP, ABC)
Woman lost at sea from Japanese beach saved (AP)
Tampons contain lead and arsenic (CNN)
New black hole found in one galaxy’s center (Reuters)
Shelly Duvall dies at 75 (NBC)
