The CBS News segment explores what it takes to be an online "influencer" or content creator. Hosts Jill Schlesinger and Mark discuss the benefits and challenges of working independently in the creator economy, and also cover workplace topics like unusual interview questions.
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Many people want to leave traditional corporate jobs to become online content creators.
Being an influencer comes with both advantages and difficulties.
Jill and Mark explain the ups and downs of earning money through creating digital content.
The show talks about a recent trend where iced coffee was mentioned during job interviews.
Corporate etiquette and professional behavior remain important topics.
The segment is part of the CBS News program "Money Moves with Jill Schlesinger."
The discussion aims to give viewers a realistic look at the influencer lifestyle.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued new military orders that ignore the usual rules of warfare. These orders allow Russia to use any weapons, operate anywhere, and target anyone without following international laws.
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Putin’s orders describe a type of war without limits.
The instructions ignore established laws that control how wars should be fought.
The orders allow the use of all kinds of weapons.
They permit fighting in any location, without restriction.
Any group or people can be targeted under these orders.
The approach shows a complete disregard for international rules meant to protect civilians and soldiers.
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Three sisters who were found dead in the sea off Brighton died by suicide, a coroner has ruled. They had visited a place in Birmingham connected to their mother's earlier death before traveling to Brighton, where they drowned.
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The sisters’ names were Jane Adetoro (36), Christina Walters (32), and Rebecca Walters (31).
They lived together in Greenford, London.
Their bodies were found in the sea off Brighton on May 13, 2026.
Two days before, they visited an area in Birmingham near where their mother had drowned.
The coroner said they faced bad sea conditions and could not swim.
The coroner ruled the deaths as suicides.
The exact reason why they chose Brighton is unknown.
Support is available for people experiencing emotional stress.
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At least 35 people were killed and more than 30 injured in Russian attacks across Ukraine, including a deadly strike on a passenger bus in Kramatorsk. The attacks over the past two days have killed at least 60 people, hitting civilians and residential areas.
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At least 35 people died and over 30 were injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine overnight and into Thursday morning.
A Russian strike on a passenger bus in Kramatorsk killed at least 30 people and injured 18.
Kramatorsk city council said the bus was a civilian vehicle with no military targets.
Public transportation in Kramatorsk has been stopped after the attack.
Over the last 48 hours, Russian attacks have killed at least 60 people in total.
On Wednesday, an attack on a residential building in Pryluky killed 22 people, including four children.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed the continued Russian strikes on civilian areas.
The attacks involved Russian jet-powered drones and aerial bombs.
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The article explains that first responders, like search and rescue teams, use many different technologies that often don’t work well together. Integrating tools like cameras, maps, and lights into one system helps responders work faster and more smoothly during emergencies.
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In 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard saved 5,220 lives and helped over 19,000 people using its rescue operations.
First responders rely on various technologies such as cameras for images, searchlights for lighting, and mapping software for locating places.
These technologies are often bought and used separately, which can make emergency work harder.
Operators need all tools to work together in a simple and connected way to focus on their mission, not on managing different devices.
The Department of Justice supports law enforcement in getting technology that can work well with other equipment.
Adding more devices doesn’t always help unless they are integrated into one system that is easy to use.
Integration reduces distractions and helps responders make quick decisions under pressure.
The article emphasizes the importance of combining vision technologies like imaging, mapping, and illumination for better operation in air, land, and sea missions.
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An 87-year-old woman named Maria del Carmen Abascal died weeks after being evicted from her home in Madrid. Her eviction and death have sparked protests and made housing affordability a major political issue in Spain.
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Maria del Carmen Abascal lived in the same Madrid flat for 70 years before being evicted.
She died in the hospital shortly after the eviction, which was shown on television.
Her case highlighted problems with rising rents and aggressive evictions in Spain.
Spain’s average rent has nearly doubled in 10 years.
Over 25% of Spanish renters spend about 40% of their income on housing and utilities.
Protests erupted across the country demanding better tenant rights.
The Spanish Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, called an early election for November 29 due to the political crisis.
Opposition leaders expressed sympathy but warned against politicizing the tragedy.
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A father from Colorado took his 7-year-old son rock climbing on Yosemite's El Capitan. After this, someone reported him to child protective services, questioning how he was raising his child.
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The father climbed El Capitan, a famous and difficult rock formation in Yosemite National Park, with his 7-year-old son.
Someone who learned about the climb contacted child protective services to check on the boy’s safety.
The father defended his decision to take his young son on the climb.
The report caused a debate about how much risk is acceptable for kids and what good parenting means.
Child protective services got involved because of concerns about potential danger to the child.
Yosemite’s El Capitan is known for being a challenging and tall rock face.
The situation raised questions about parents’ rights to let their children try adventurous activities.
This story was reported by ABC News and shared widely on social media.
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Maricarmen, a Spanish pensioner who became a symbol of Spain’s housing crisis after being evicted from her rent-controlled apartment in Madrid, has died at age 87. Her eviction last month led to nationwide protests, making her a figure representing the struggle for affordable housing in Spain.
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Maricarmen was 87 years old and wheelchair-bound.
She lived in a rented apartment in an upscale Madrid neighborhood for over 70 years.
A company bought her rent-controlled apartment at a very low price and evicted her.
Her eviction sparked protests across Spain and made her a symbol of the housing crisis.
She recently died in hospital after her health declined due to the eviction and long legal battle.
Protesters marched to Spain’s parliament to mourn her and promised to continue her fight.
The article also mentions ongoing student protests in France for better school conditions.
Other topics in the article include a 194-year-old tortoise studied by scientists and a fashion etiquette controversy involving actress Zendaya.
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Hackers accessed customer names and contact details at Asos by pretending to be a trusted contact to get login information from an employee. The company confirmed no payment information or passwords were taken and said the website and app remain safe to use.
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Hackers tricked an Asos employee by pretending to be a trusted contact to get login details.
The hackers accessed basic personal customer information, like names and contact details.
No payment card details or passwords were stolen in the attack.
Asos quickly locked down the affected platforms and launched a full investigation.
The retailer is working with law enforcement and cybersecurity experts.
Asos told customers to ignore suspicious messages and said it will never ask for passwords or payment info via unsolicited contact.
The hackers called themselves the Xuanye Group and posted a message on Telegram saying payment information was safe.
Asos shares dropped about 10% after the news broke.
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July 2026 saw the highest number of wildfires ever recorded in England, with 624 fires that month and 1,354 so far this year. The extreme heat, driven by climate change, made the situation worse, leading to widespread damage and even a wildfire-related death.
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England recorded 624 wildfires in July 2026, the highest for any July on record.
So far in 2026, there have been 1,354 wildfires, making it the second worst year after 2022.
July 2026 was the hottest on record in the UK, with 40 days over 30°C (86°F).
A wildfire near Sizewell B nuclear power station damaged protected nature areas.
A 70-year-old man died due to a wildfire in Gloucestershire, the first fire-related death in data from 2010 to 2026.
The UK government canceled wildfire preparation plans and fire crews lack proper protective gear.
In response to wildfires, the Prime Minister held an emergency meeting and banned disposable barbecue sales temporarily.
The government is investing nearly £100 million to improve wildfire response and is planning a summit to improve readiness.
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Russia’s public health agency said a lab worker who died in Siberia did not infect anyone else. The agency found no evidence that her illness was caused by plague, and the World Health Organization (WHO) said it does not know the cause of her pneumonia-like illness.
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A lab worker at a plague research institute in Irkutsk, Siberia, died from pneumonia of unknown origin.
Russia’s health watchdog, Rospotrebnadzor, reported no infections linked to the worker and no official plague case in the region.
The agency denied reports that another person was infected after contact with the lab worker, calling them false.
Extensive tests found no sign that the illness was caused by plague or other pathogens handled at the lab.
WHO has requested more information from Russia about the cause of the illness and related health measures.
The infected worker had been vaccinated and had immunity to dangerous infections.
Russian media have largely avoided detailed coverage, and some earlier reports about the case were withdrawn.
An investigation found no safety issues at the plague research facility.
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A man named Miguel Salguero Olivares is on trial for killing a University of North Carolina student, Faith Hedgepeth, 14 years ago. Prosecutors say his DNA was found on the bloody murder weapon and other evidence, while the defense questions the completeness of the evidence.
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Faith Hedgepeth, a 19-year-old UNC student, was found beaten to death in 2012.
Miguel Salguero Olivares is charged with first-degree murder, rape, and burglary.
Prosecutors say Olivares’ DNA was found on a blood-covered bottle used as the murder weapon and on a note at the crime scene.
Hedgepeth and her roommate had been at a club; Hedgepeth drove them home early in the morning.
The roommate was sick and later left; when she returned, she found Hedgepeth dead.
Olivares was arrested in 2021 after a DNA match to evidence from the crime scene.
The defense argues important evidence is missing or unclear and questions the strength of the DNA proof.
A note at the scene included a threatening message, which the prosecutor linked to fears about violence against women.
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Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said his government will try to help Myanmar return to the group of Southeast Asian countries called ASEAN. Myanmar’s military-backed President Min Aung Hlaing visited Malaysia for the first time since becoming president in April, as part of efforts to bring Myanmar back into regional talks after a 2021 coup and ongoing conflict.
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Malaysia’s Prime Minister wants to ease Myanmar’s return to ASEAN, where Myanmar has been excluded since 2021.
Myanmar’s President Min Aung Hlaing visited Malaysia for two days, his first trip since becoming president.
The visit is part of a diplomatic effort to improve Myanmar’s international relations after a 2021 military coup.
Malaysia and Myanmar agreed to work on the safe and voluntary return of over 10,000 Myanmar nationals from Malaysia.
It is unclear if Rohingya Muslims, a persecuted minority group, are among those returning to Myanmar.
The two leaders discussed cooperation in trade, energy, security, and economic issues.
Human rights groups have criticized Malaysia for sending migrants back to Myanmar and for seeming to legitimize Min Aung Hlaing’s presidency.
Human Rights Watch urged Malaysia to push Myanmar to stop human rights abuses and stop forced returns.
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California’s insurance market faces challenges because its rules are based on laws from 1988, which don’t match today’s risks like wildfires. The state is starting to use better data and risk-based pricing to help insurers offer more coverage, but many homeowners and businesses still struggle to get insurance. This problem affects local economies and requires regulatory changes and transparency about legal issues.
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California’s insurance rules are still mostly based on Proposition 103, a law from 1988.
As of June 2026, nearly 700,000 homeowner and commercial insurance policies were in the FAIR Plan, a safety net for hard-to-insure risks.
The state Department of Insurance is using better catastrophe data and risk-based pricing to improve the market.
Twelve homeowner insurance companies are expanding coverage in California in 2026, compared to none in 2025.
Difficulty getting insurance can make it harder for homeowners to get mortgages and businesses to operate or expand.
Legal issues, like third-party litigation funding and attorney advertising, drive up insurance costs.
Some states have laws requiring more transparency in litigation funding; California may need similar rules.
Independent insurance agencies help customers understand complex insurance options and protect them from market problems.
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A Russian attack on a bus in eastern Ukraine’s city of Kramatorsk killed at least 12 people and injured 14. Separately, a missile strike on a residential building in northern Ukraine killed 22 people, including five children. In Russia, a drone caused a fire at a major technology company’s data center.
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The bus attack happened in Kramatorsk, a key city near the front line in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk region.
Local authorities said 12 people died and 14 were wounded in the bus attack.
Kramatorsk is important for Ukrainian military supplies and has not been captured by Russian forces.
Another attack in Pryluky, northern Ukraine, killed 22 people, including five children, after a missile hit a residential building.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy said a cruise missile struck the building in Pryluky.
In Russia, a drone caused a fire at Yandex’s data center in Ryazan, southeast of Moscow.
Yandex is Russia’s largest tech company, running the country’s main search engine and popular apps.
Both Russia and Ukraine have increased long-range attacks on each other’s military and civilian targets recently.
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The African Union has started the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), which is the first credit rating agency created for the continent. It aims to offer a new way to evaluate credit instead of relying on the three large global rating companies, helping African countries manage their debt.
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The African Union created its first credit rating agency called AfCRA.
African leaders agreed on starting AfCRA in 2018.
AfCRA was officially launched in Port Louis, the capital of Mauritius.
The agency will serve as an alternative to the three main global credit rating agencies.
Many African countries face challenges with large amounts of debt.
AfCRA aims to provide more relevant and fair credit ratings for Africa.
The launch ceremony was attended by officials from various African nations.
Credit rating agencies give scores to show how likely countries or companies are to pay back money they borrow.
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Lenora Thaker won the top prize at the Queensland Literary Awards for her debut novel, The Pearl of Tagai Town. The book tells the story of a historic shantytown in Queensland that was home to Indigenous and diverse immigrant communities separated from white residents.
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The Pearl of Tagai Town won the $30,000 Queensland Premier’s Award for state significance.
The novel is based on an unmapped shantytown called Cairns-Malay Town, inhabited from the late 1800s to the 1950s.
Communities in the town included Indigenous Australians and people from China, India, Japan, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka.
The judges praised the book for its vivid setting, warm characters, and use of local languages.
Other winners at the awards included Claire Thomas (fiction), Micaela Sahhar (nonfiction), Zeno Sworder (children’s), Julianne Negri (young adult), Helena Pantsis (short story), Eunice Andrada (poetry), and Sita Walker (people’s choice).
The awards ceremony took place at Brisbane Powerhouse during the Brisbane Writers Festival.
The Queensland Literary Awards have a complex history, including a recent controversy involving arts minister John-Paul Langbroek and a First Nations author that delayed the awards in 2025.
Management of the awards was transferred to the Brisbane Writers Festival starting this year.
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Eritrean troops have entered Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region, according to multiple sources. This move risks expanding the conflict between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) rebels and Ethiopian federal forces, which resumed fighting in late September.
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Fighting started on September 23 between the TPLF rebels and Ethiopian federal forces.
Eritrean troops have reportedly moved into the Tigray region in northern Ethiopia.
This could turn the Ethiopian internal conflict into a larger regional war.
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea of supporting the TPLF rebels.
Ethiopia and Eritrea cut off diplomatic relations last week.
The previous Tigray war lasted from 2020 to 2022 and was very destructive.
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The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said its safety review of mifepristone, the main abortion pill in the U.S., will continue into next year. The final report on the review is expected by March 2027, after which the FDA will decide if any new rules are needed for the drug’s use.
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Mifepristone was first approved by the FDA in 2000 and has been confirmed safe and effective multiple times since then.
The FDA has eased some rules for mifepristone, including allowing mail delivery and online prescriptions.
The current safety review was ordered by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and started under President Donald Trump’s administration.
The FDA expects to finish a safety study of mifepristone by mid-December 2026.
A full report on the review results is due by March 2027, after which changes to the drug’s rules may be made.
Several states have sued to restrict mifepristone, arguing that mail delivery violates state abortion bans.
The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals is currently considering one such case from Louisiana, but the Supreme Court has paused changes to the drug pamphlet until further review.
The FDA is using large databases of medical reports to find any unknown safety issues with the drug.
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The article tells the story of an 80-year-old woman who experienced a strong sexual desire after her husband died, a feeling known as "widow's fire." She explains how grief and loneliness can revive physical longing, even later in life, and shares how she found new companionship.
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The author and her husband had a close, loving relationship but stopped having sex due to his prostate cancer.
After her husband died, she unexpectedly felt a strong desire for physical touch and intimacy.
This intense sexual desire after losing a partner is called "widow’s fire."
She found comfort in learning about this feeling and talking with other widows who felt the same way.
Grief can cause numbness, and for some, sex can help them feel alive again.
The author eventually met a new romantic partner and started a relationship in her 80s.
She shares that physical and emotional needs continue regardless of age.
The story highlights changes in sexuality and relationships after loss and later in life.
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