Jaguar has launched a new electric car, the Type 01, aimed at wealthy young buyers in the U.S. The car is expensive, large, and designed to stand out, marking a shift from Jaguar’s older customer base and coming as the company faces tough competition and financial challenges.
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The Jaguar Type 01 is an electric vehicle starting at about £130,000 ($172,000).
It was launched in New York and targets rich, tech-savvy buyers, especially in America.
The car is large (2 meters wide) and will not fit into standard UK parking spaces.
It has no rear window, using a rear-facing camera instead.
The Type 01 has over 1,000 horsepower and a range of up to 400 miles on a single charge.
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is recovering from a large cyber-attack that cost £1.9bn.
JLR recently announced 4,000 job cuts to save £1.7bn amid strong competition and global uncertainty.
The company is focusing more on North American sales and plans to delay launching the Type 01 in China.
Jaguar wants to attract younger, wealthier customers, moving away from its older, traditional buyer base.
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A group of former Cornell University students say they have been wrongly linked to an alleged rape that took place in 2024 at a fraternity house. These students are asking the university to officially clear their names.
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The alleged incident involves a rape at a Cornell fraternity house in 2024.
Some former students claim they have been falsely connected to this case.
These students want Cornell University to remove any association between them and the alleged crime.
The news report comes from CBS News with correspondent Lilia Luciano.
Cornell University is under pressure to respond to these students’ requests.
The case has drawn public attention and concern over reputations.
This situation highlights challenges in how schools handle accusations involving students after graduation.
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Kenya has reported its first confirmed case and death from Ebola during the current outbreak linked to Congo. A Kenyan man who lived in Congo for seven years returned to Nairobi and tested positive for Ebola before dying in hospital, prompting efforts to track and isolate people he contacted.
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The man had been living in Congo for seven years and became sick about a month ago.
He traveled by road to Uganda and then flew to Nairobi, Kenya, arriving Saturday.
Kenya’s health authorities isolated him at Nairobi Hospital, where he tested positive and died Monday.
Ebola spreads through contact with bodily fluids like blood or vomit and contaminated objects.
The current outbreak began in mid-May in eastern Congo and has resulted in over 8,400 cases and 4,000 deaths.
Kenya is tracing 28 close contacts of the patient, including family and health workers, and 27 people from the flight.
Contacts will be quarantined for 21 days and released after negative tests.
WHO and Africa CDC are supporting Kenya with tests, protective equipment, and expert teams.
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Wanying "Heather" Zhang, a California realtor, was arrested for allegedly spying on Taiwan's president’s son in the U.S. at the direction of Chinese officials. The FBI claims Zhang communicated with Chinese intelligence to secretly record the family and found video evidence supporting the surveillance.
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Zhang was arrested for allegedly spying on Lai Ting-yu, the son of Taiwan's president, while living in the Seattle area.
FBI says Zhang had contact with Chinese intelligence officials and planned the surveillance through text messages.
Security camera footage reportedly captured Zhang during her spying activities.
Zhang attended the University of International Relations in Beijing, linked to China’s intelligence agency.
Zhang moved to the U.S., studied at the University of Southern California, and became a realtor in California.
She was involved in pro-China groups, including the All American Chinese Association, which has ties to Chinese government influence efforts.
Zhang appeared in public events supporting China’s government, including a celebration for President Xi Jinping’s visit to San Francisco.
Zhang’s path and activities resemble those of a previous accused Chinese spy, Fang "Christine" Fang.
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Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people in a 2009 Fort Hood shooting, will be executed by firing squad on December 3, 2026, at Fort Hood. This will be the first U.S. military execution since 1961, and the plan was approved by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump.
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Nidal Hasan killed 13 people and injured 32 others during a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood.
Hasan was an Army psychiatrist who fired 146 rounds at unarmed soldiers preparing to deploy.
Hasan has been on death row at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, since his conviction.
The execution will be carried out by firing squad, the first since World War II.
The last U.S. military execution occurred in 1961 by hanging.
President Trump approved the use of a firing squad as recommended by Defense Secretary Hegseth.
Hasan will be officially informed of the execution decision in person as required by Army regulations.
Families of victims and survivors have been notified and offered the opportunity to attend the execution.
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ABC asked a federal judge to stop the Trump administration from reviewing its broadcast licenses early, saying this review is illegal and limits free speech. The judge has not made a decision yet and asked both sides to give more arguments before ruling.
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ABC wants to block the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from early review of its broadcast licenses.
ABC says this early review violates the Constitution and free speech.
ABC claims the FCC's actions are retaliation for content President Donald Trump does not like.
The government says the court should not handle the case and questions ABC’s free speech claims.
A judge heard arguments and asked for more information from both sides before deciding.
ABC and its parent company, Disney, sued the FCC and Commissioner Brendan Carr in August.
The FCC ordered eight ABC stations to renew licenses ahead of schedule.
This legal fight is part of ongoing disputes between President Trump’s administration and news organizations.
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British police have arrested a seventh person linked to a security incident at a military base in England run by the United States. The latest arrest is a 22-year-old man suspected of planning terrorist acts.
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The arrest happened in the UK related to a U.S.-operated military base.
Seven people have now been arrested in connection with this incident.
The newest person arrested is a 22-year-old man.
Police suspect this man was plotting terrorist activities.
The military base involved is managed by the United States in England.
British authorities are leading the investigation.
The case is connected to national security concerns.
No further details about the suspects or the exact nature of the plot have been released.
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A school bus crashed in Florida, killing two people, including a tenth-grade girl. New videos and 911 calls from the crash have been released to the public.
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The crash happened on a Monday in Florida.
Two people died in the accident.
One of the victims was a tenth-grade girl.
Videos taken from inside the bus show the crash.
Recordings of 911 emergency calls about the accident were shared.
The news report was presented by Cristian Benavides for CBS News.
The crash is a subject of ongoing investigation and public attention.
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Paramount Skydance merged with Warner Bros. Discovery on Tuesday. The new company formed by this merger is called Skydance. This change will affect what audiences can expect from their movies and shows.
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CBS News’ parent company is now called Skydance after the merger.
The merger combined Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery.
This new company was created on Tuesday.
The merger will influence the entertainment content offered to viewers.
The report comes from CBS News, explaining the merger’s impact.
The change is part of the media industry’s ongoing consolidation.
Audiences might see changes in movies and TV shows due to this new company.
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Eva Marie Saint, an Oscar-winning actress known for her roles in "On the Waterfront" and "North by Northwest," died at age 102 in Los Angeles from natural causes. She was a significant figure connecting Hollywood’s golden age, early television, and modern film, with a career spanning over 70 years.
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Eva Marie Saint was born on July 4, 1924, in Newark, New Jersey, and grew up in New York.
She won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress in 1955 for her first film role in "On the Waterfront."
Saint played Eve Kendall in Alfred Hitchcock’s 1959 film "North by Northwest," a role widely celebrated in her career.
She appeared in a range of films from the 1950s to the 2010s but limited her work to focus on family life.
Saint was married to director and producer Jeffrey Hayden for 65 years, and they had two children.
Before movies, she gained recognition through live television dramas and received early Emmy nominations.
She won a Primetime Emmy Award in 1990 for the TV miniseries "People Like Us."
At the time of her death, she was known as the oldest living Oscar winner.
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Christa Pike, a death row inmate in Tennessee, survived a recent execution attempt that did not succeed. She is now awake and able to speak while receiving critical medical care in a hospital.
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Christa Pike is an inmate on death row in Tennessee.
Her execution last week failed, but she survived.
Pike is conscious and speaking after the attempt.
She remains under close medical care at a hospital.
Her hands are cuffed while she is hospitalized.
A medical expert said her survival is very unusual.
The full outlook for her recovery is still unclear.
Doctors expect Pike will need a long period to recover fully.
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A couple in California was arrested on charges of child abuse after authorities removed 21 children from their home. Many of the children were born through surrogacy.
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The couple was arrested on suspicion of child abuse.
Authorities took 21 children away from the family's property.
Many of the children were born using surrogacy, which means they were carried by surrogate mothers.
The case is currently under investigation.
The arrests and child removal were recently reported by CBS News.
Legal experts are involved to provide more details about the case.
The news has drawn public attention due to the unusual number of children involved.
Further updates are expected as the investigation continues.
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A video shows a former Arizona State University cheerleader being pushed and held down by police officers before they arrested her. The incident was reported by CBS News.
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The person involved is a former cheerleader from Arizona State University.
Police officers shoved her and pinned her to a bicycle.
She was placed under arrest after the incident.
The video was shared and reported by CBS News.
No details were provided about why she was arrested.
The event took place recently, as the report is from 17 minutes ago.
The video is available as part of CBS Evening News coverage.
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A new poll shows 66% of American adults support a national health insurance plan like Medicare for All, up from 53% in 2020. Most Americans want the government to do more to help provide health insurance, with growing support across political parties.
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66% of U.S. adults support a government-run national health plan, often called Medicare for All.
Support increased significantly since 2020, when it was at 53%.
79% of Americans want more government involvement in providing health insurance.
Support crosses party lines: 94% of Democrats, 82% of independents, and 61% of Republicans favor more government help.
Medicare for All is more popular with Democrats (84%) and independents (72%) but opposed by 66% of Republicans.
Healthcare costs are a major reason more people want change in the system.
Support drops when people hear that Medicare for All might end private insurance, raise taxes, or increase wait times for care.
The poll surveyed 1,328 adults from September 16-21, 2024.
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The UK will experience its coldest autumn night so far by Wednesday night, with temperatures dropping near freezing in some places due to colder Arctic air. Along with the chill, parts of England and Wales will get much-needed rain, which may help with ongoing drought conditions.
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Wednesday night will bring the first frost of the season in some UK areas.
Minimum temperatures could be just 1-2 degrees above freezing, especially in northern and eastern England and eastern Scotland.
Afternoon highs on Wednesday will range from 12°C to 16°C depending on the region.
The jet stream is shifting south, bringing colder northern winds to the UK.
Some parts of southern and eastern England may receive 20 to 30mm of rain, about half a month’s usual rainfall, helping drought-stricken areas.
Nearly 75% of England and all of Wales remain in drought, needing 20% more rain than usual for several months to end the drought.
The cold spell will ease by Friday, with temperatures rising and no frost expected then.
Afternoon temperatures could reach about 20°C in some eastern parts by Friday.
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Hang-xiety is a term for feeling anxious the day after drinking alcohol. This anxiety happens because alcohol changes brain chemicals and can cause both physical and mental effects that increase nervousness and worry.
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Hang-xiety means anxiety that happens with a hangover.
Alcohol affects brain chemicals called GABA and glutamate, which control relaxation and alertness.
When alcohol leaves the body, the brain overcompensates, causing increased alertness and anxiety.
A study found 18.3% of students felt anxious during hangovers.
People who are naturally shy may feel more anxiety after drinking.
Anxiety after drinking is not just about how much alcohol was consumed but also involves individual traits and possibly genetics.
Alcohol affects sleep quality, making people feel tired but not rested, which can worsen anxiety.
Psychological effects cause people to replay past events and imagine they acted badly, increasing worry.
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Christa Pike, a convicted murderer in Tennessee, survived a failed lethal injection execution and regained consciousness after being seriously injured. She remains hospitalized with severe arm injuries, and a court hearing about her case is scheduled soon.
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Christa Pike was the first woman Tennessee tried to execute in 200 years.
The execution took place on September 30, 2026, at Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville.
The lethal injection was botched, causing severe burns and blisters on both of Pike’s arms.
Pike regained consciousness and started speaking after being unconscious for days.
She remains handcuffed and shackled to her hospital bed under medical care.
Pike was sentenced to death for a murder committed 30 years ago when she was a teenager.
Her petition for clemency, citing childhood abuse and mental illness, was denied by Governor Bill Lee.
The incident has raised questions about the difficulties and ethical concerns of lethal injection executions.
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Cornell University has hired a former top official from the U.S. Department of Justice to lead an independent review of how the university handled an alleged gang rape in a fraternity house. This action follows criticism of the university’s response to the 2024 sexual assault case.
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Cornell University is reviewing its handling of a 2024 alleged gang rape case at a fraternity.
The review will be led by a former high-ranking official from the U.S. Department of Justice.
The review is described as independent by the university.
The university faced growing criticism over how it managed the sexual assault allegations.
The case involves serious accusations made within a fraternity house on campus.
The review aims to examine Cornell’s procedures and response to the incident.
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About 250,000 people protested in France against budget cuts in public schools. The protests became violent and led to thousands of arrests, mostly of teenagers.
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The protests were in response to funding cuts in French public schools.
Complaints included problems like leaks, rats, and lack of enough desks in schools.
Around 250,000 people joined the protests across France.
The demonstrations turned violent in some places.
Thousands of people, mostly teenagers, were arrested during the protests.
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