President Donald Trump announced that 70 million American children are now enrolled in Trump Accounts, automatic investment accounts designed to help children save money for their future. The government and several companies have put money into the accounts, which children can access when they turn 18.
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70 million children under 18 are enrolled in Trump Accounts.
Enrollment began July 4, 2026, and became automatic for most children starting October 1, 2026.
The Treasury Department has put $2.2 billion into these accounts so far.
A one-time $1,000 seed money is given for children born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028.
Family and friends can add money to any child's account, even if they don’t qualify for the seed money.
Companies like Uber and Nvidia, plus philanthropists like Michael Dell and his wife, have donated money to support the program.
When children turn 18, they can use the money for specific things approved by the Treasury, such as education.
Parents no longer have to sign up their children; accounts are created automatically, but they can manage the account through an app.
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President Donald Trump will present the National Medal of Science to Elon Musk and other leading technology executives on Thursday. The awards will take place during a White House event called “Science: A New Golden Age” summit.
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Elon Musk, who leads SpaceX and Tesla, will receive the National Medal of Science.
President Donald Trump will give out the awards at the White House.
The ceremony is part of a science-focused summit hosted by the White House.
Three other top technology leaders will also be honored at the event.
The summit and awards highlight important achievements in science and technology.
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In Nigeria’s Borno State, many families face kidnappings by armed groups who demand ransom payments. These kidnappings cause emotional trauma, financial hardship, and disrupt children’s education as schools close or become unsafe due to attacks.
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Families in Borno sell property or borrow money to pay ransom for kidnapped relatives.
Many kidnapped people remain missing, with families unsure of their safety or location.
Attacks have forced some primary schools to close, reducing operational schools from 76 to 56.
Armed groups abducted dozens of children during attacks on schools in May and June 2026.
Some kidnapped students and a teacher from a recent attack remain in captivity.
Local authorities use community vigilantes and soldiers to protect schools and communities.
The kidnapping crisis in Borno is part of a larger problem seen across Nigeria.
Amnesty International reported at least 1,100 kidnappings in Nigeria related to this issue.
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The lawyer for a woman who says she was raped at a Cornell University fraternity house said both he and his client have received death threats. The case, which did not have criminal charges at first, has been reopened after the woman filed a civil lawsuit.
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The woman, called Jane Doe in court papers, alleges she was raped at a Cornell fraternity in 2024.
No criminal charges were made at the start of the case.
Jane Doe has since filed a civil lawsuit, leading to the case being reopened.
Thomas Giuffra is the lawyer representing Jane Doe.
Both the lawyer and Jane Doe have received death threats.
The case has gained public attention and involved comments by President Donald Trump.
The lawyer discussed the situation in an interview with BBC Newsnight.
The case relates to issues of sexual violence on university campuses.
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Apple is working on a new home security device that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect movement without recording video. This device aims to provide security while protecting user privacy.
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Apple is developing a home security system with AI technology.
The system can track movement around the home.
It will not record any video footage to protect privacy.
This device is different from typical security cameras that record video.
The news comes from a report covered by CBS News and CNET.
The product is still in development and not yet available for sale.
Apple is focusing on privacy as a main feature of this device.
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Margaret Hamilton, a software pioneer who helped create the computer programs that guided the Apollo 11 moon landing, has died at age 90. Her work on the mission's flight software was crucial, especially when the onboard computer faced problems just before the lunar landing but successfully handled the issues.
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Margaret Hamilton helped write the software for NASA’s Apollo 11 moon landing in 1969.
She was the first programmer and first woman hired for the Apollo flight software team at MIT.
Hamilton’s software detected and handled errors during the Apollo 11 landing, preventing mission abortion.
The software’s error detection and recovery systems allowed the spacecraft to continue despite computer alarms.
President Obama awarded Hamilton the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016, praising her key role.
She began programming before software engineering was a common job title, learning from an MIT meteorologist.
Hamilton also worked on developing software for detecting enemy aircraft before joining the Apollo project.
She passed away on September 30 and is survived by her family, including children and grandchildren.
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President Donald Trump visited Texas for the third time in less than a month to support Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton ahead of the midterm elections. Trump is actively campaigning to help Paxton win a Senate seat.
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President Trump is campaigning in Texas before the midterm elections.
This visit is his third trip to Texas in under a month.
He is supporting Ken Paxton, a Republican running for the U.S. Senate.
The midterm elections will determine control of Congress.
Campaign events like these are common for presidents seeking to boost their party’s candidates.
Ken Paxton is the current Attorney General of Texas running for Senate.
The midterm elections are scheduled for November 2024.
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US stock markets fell on Wednesday after reaching record highs the day before. This drop came as oil prices first rose and then fell due to worries about attacks on ships near Iran and possible disruptions in oil supply.
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US Treasury bond yields reached their highest levels in over 20 years, indicating investor concerns.
Oil prices rose initially after reports of increased attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
The International Energy Agency (IEA) and G7 countries agreed to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude oil to ease supply worries.
Attacks on tankers in the region have increased, with nine attacks reported in the Strait of Hormuz this month.
Despite attacks, Gulf oil exports have recovered to over 81% of levels before the US-Iran conflict.
These developments affected stock markets due to fears of higher inflation and interest rates caused by rising oil prices.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz remains near normal.
An attack injured 12 crew members on a Panama-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz recently.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a statement marking three years since Hamas' attack on Israel, condemning both the attack and Israel’s military actions in Gaza. His criticism of Israel’s policies and U.S. aid to Israel has drawn strong reactions from Democrats, Jewish groups, and Israeli officials.
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Mamdani’s statement called the Oct. 7 attacks by Hamas "horrific war crimes" that killed about 1,200 people in Israel and took over 250 hostages.
He also criticized Israel for what he called an ongoing genocide in Gaza, citing over 74,000 deaths reported by the Hamas-controlled Gaza Health Ministry.
Mamdani said U.S. tax dollars fund these actions, and criticized the federal government for supporting arms shipments to Israel.
Several Democratic officials said Mamdani’s message focused too much on criticizing Israel rather than condemning Hamas.
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz and others accused Mamdani of disrespecting the memory of victims of Hamas attacks.
The Anti-Defamation League criticized Mamdani for using the mourning day to promote anti-Israel views and not mentioning Jewish victims explicitly.
The U.S. Ambassador to Israel and the Israeli consul general in New York also condemned Mamdani’s statement.
Mamdani has continually opposed U.S. aid to Israel and differentiates criticism of Israeli policies from antisemitism.
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Natalie Sanandaj, who survived the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, shared her experience and spoke about the importance of stopping antisemitism and extremism. She is a public affairs officer at the Combat Antisemitism Movement.
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The attacks by Hamas occurred on October 7, 2023.
Natalie Sanandaj survived the attack and now works to fight antisemitism.
She shared her story on CBS News three years after the attack.
The Combat Antisemitism Movement is an organization focused on combating hatred against Jewish people.
The interview aims to raise awareness about the dangers of extremism and antisemitism.
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A sexual assault investigation at Cornell University has brought attention back to how colleges can prevent such crimes. Experts and people involved in the case are discussing what steps schools should take to stop sexual assault.
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Cornell University is under investigation for a sexual assault case involving multiple men.
The case has reawakened conversations about preventing sexual assault on college campuses.
Hanna Stotland, an admissions consultant, previously advised one of the men accused in the case.
Jane Doe, the victim, has filed a lawsuit and reportedly faces threats.
The discussion includes legal and safety aspects related to college environments.
Experts and attorneys are speaking publicly about the case to raise awareness.
The issue ties into broader concerns about student safety and handling of assault reports in universities.
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Mia Goth has filed for divorce from actor Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after they married. They have been separated since July 2025 and have a 4-year-old daughter together.
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Mia Goth and Shia LaBeouf got married in 2016 after meeting while filming in 2012.
They separated in July 2025 and Goth filed for divorce in October 2026.
They had previously separated and announced a divorce in 2018 but later reunited in 2020.
The couple has a daughter who is 4 years old.
Goth wants primary custody of their daughter, with visitation for LaBeouf.
Neither Goth nor LaBeouf is asking for spousal support.
LaBeouf has had legal issues, including a recent settlement with FKA Twigs over abuse allegations.
Both actors have had notable careers in film, with Goth known for horror movies and LaBeouf for roles in major Hollywood films.
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President Donald Trump wants to create a special retreat for future presidents at his private golf club in West Palm Beach, Florida, similar to Camp David near Washington. He says the golf course already has many security features and is close to an airport, making it a good place for presidents to relax or meet with world leaders.
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Trump proposes turning part of his West Palm Beach golf course into a presidential retreat.
The retreat would be used by current and future presidents and their guests.
Trump compares it to Camp David, a well-known presidential retreat in Maryland.
The golf course has security features and is near an airport, important for safety.
Trump’s golf club site had an attempted attack on him in 2024, which was stopped by the Secret Service.
Trump has previously spent less time at Camp David and more time at his own properties.
Local officials in Palm Beach County are reviewing the proposal and are interested in the potential benefits.
The golf club is owned by the Trump Organization but leases the land from the county, which must approve any changes.
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Bernadette Greene-Placentia, a Democratic candidate for Congress in Arizona’s 8th district, said she was raped in August while trying to fix a campaign sign late at night. She reported the attack to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, which is investigating the case.
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The attack happened around 2 a.m. on August 14 in Sun City, Arizona.
Greene-Placentia was walking to repair a campaign sign when she was attacked and raped by an unknown person.
She reported the assault to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office on August 31.
The sheriff’s office confirmed they have a report and are investigating but gave no further details.
Greene-Placentia shared her story publicly to support other survivors of sexual assault.
After the attack, she was very upset and missed being active in her campaign for two days.
Her campaign spokesperson and manager confirmed the details and asked for privacy as she recovers.
She is running against Republican Representative Abe Hamadeh in Arizona’s 8th congressional district.
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Russia denies reports of a second suspected pneumonic plague case in Siberia, calling most media reports false. The World Health Organization (WHO) has asked Russia to provide clear information on the situation, while the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says the risk to the U.S. is very low.
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Russia’s Kremlin spokesperson called most media reports about a second plague case false.
A 28-year-old woman working at a plague research institute in Siberia died of pneumonia with an unknown cause.
The WHO has urged Russia to respond clearly about possible additional cases and share timely information.
Russia’s health agency found no plague infections among other staff at the institute.
WHO experts do not yet know how the woman was infected or what caused her illness.
The U.S. CDC monitors travelers from the Siberian region but says the risk to the U.S. is extremely low.
Direct flights between Russia and the U.S. have been suspended since 2022 due to the Ukraine war.
About 200 people travel annually from Siberia to the U.S., and health screening is in place at some U.S. airports.
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Saudi Arabia said that attacks by Houthi forces hit two of its international airports, killing three people and injuring at least 36. The conflict between the Houthis and Yemen’s government, which Saudi Arabia supports, has forced over 200,000 people to leave their homes.
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Houthi forces launched attacks on two international airports in Saudi Arabia.
Three people died as a result of the strikes.
At least 36 people were injured in the attacks.
The Houthis are fighting Yemen’s government, which is backed by Saudi Arabia and recognized internationally.
Fighting in Yemen has displaced more than 200,000 people.
The attacks show ongoing conflict between the Houthis and Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia confirmed the details about the casualties and injuries.
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A 13-year-old boy grew a very large pumpkin weighing 500 pounds using seeds his grandmother gave him. He carved the huge pumpkin and a smaller 300-pound one with the help of tools and a forklift.
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The boy is 13 years old.
His grandmother gave him the pumpkin seeds.
He planted the seeds and waited patiently for the pumpkins to grow.
One pumpkin weighed 500 pounds, the other 300 pounds.
He used a forklift, saw, and chisel to carve the pumpkins.
The story was shared by Tony Dokoupil on CBS News.
The pumpkins were prepared for Halloween.
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Microsoft announced a new Surface Laptop Ultra and the Surface RTX Spark Dev Box, both designed for AI development and high performance. They also revealed updates to Windows 11, including a redesigned AI assistant called Copilot and improvements to Windows Search for easier computer control.
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The Surface Laptop Ultra starts at $2,599 and features Nvidia's RTX Spark system on a chip with up to 128GB of fast unified memory.
This laptop supports advanced graphics and AI tasks without a traditional gaming GPU.
The Surface RTX Spark Dev Box costs $5,999 and offers very powerful AI computing, with 128GB of memory and Nvidia RTX GPU hardware.
The Dev Box has a unique design with many air vents to help cool its hardware during heavy AI workloads.
Windows 11 will get updates providing built-in tools for local AI model testing and development.
The AI assistant Copilot will be improved with a three-tab layout for easier use: Home, Code (for creating apps without coding experience), and Autopilot (to manage AI tasks).
Windows Search will allow users to perform system actions directly from the search bar by describing what they want.
These changes aim to help both software developers and everyday users work with AI more easily on Windows devices.
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Police in Maryland used a bloodhound named Bo to find a missing young boy who was near a busy road. The boy was rescued safely after several hours of searching.
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A young boy went missing near a busy road in Maryland.
Police used a bloodhound named Bo to track and find the boy.
The search lasted several hours.
The boy was found just feet away from the road.
The rescue was captured on police video.
The event took place recently, as reported by CBS News.
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October 7, 2026, marks three years since a deadly attack by Hamas terrorists, who killed over 1,200 Israelis and took 250 people hostage. The attack also affected dozens of Americans, and survivors remember the fear they lived through that day.
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The attack occurred on October 7, 2023.
More than 1,200 Israeli people were killed in this attack.
Dozens of American citizens were among the victims.
250 people were taken hostage by Hamas terrorists.
Survivors have shared their experiences of fear and escape during the attack.
The event is remembered and reported from Tel Aviv, Israel.
This anniversary highlights ongoing concerns about regional violence and security.
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