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A new study shows that GLP-1 drugs, like Ozempic and Wegovy, help reduce long-term sick leave by 17% among workers. This decrease could save money for workers, employers, and the government by lowering time off due to illness.
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GLP-1 drugs are prescribed for diabetes and obesity and improve health by lowering risks of heart attacks and strokes.
The study found users of GLP-1 drugs took 17% less sick leave lasting over 30 days than non-users.
Reduced sick leave can save up to 1.5% of an individual’s salary, about $866 on average.
The research used data from Denmark, where employers pay full salary for up to 30 days of sick leave, and the government pays after that.
Short-term sick leave reductions save employers money, while long-term reductions save the government money in Denmark.
In the U.S., sick leave policies are less generous, so reduced sick leave might improve worker productivity and benefit companies.
The study suggests that fewer sick days and less “presenteeism” (working while sick and less effective) could lead to better job performance and career opportunities.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the outbreak of cyclosporiasis, caused by the cyclospora parasite, is under control after the FDA reversed a large lettuce recall. The outbreak has affected many states, especially in the Midwest, with thousands of reported cases this summer.
Key Facts
Cyclospora causes diarrhea and spreads through contaminated food or water.
The outbreak has been reported in 34 states, with over 1,600 confirmed cases nationally and more than 6,500 cases in Michigan alone.
The FDA initially recalled shredded iceberg lettuce from 27 states but later said the recall was a false alarm.
Kennedy said the source was identified and companies involved have issued recalls.
The CDC expects the outbreak to continue through August due to the parasite’s long incubation period.
The Trump administration reduced funding and staffing for food safety and outbreak response programs, which experts say slowed the response.
Cyclospora outbreaks happen every summer and tend to increase in warm weather.
Kennedy emphasized that knowing the source will help people make better food choices.
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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) voted to end a 60-year-old rule that requires many private companies to report the race, gender, and job roles of their workers annually. This change stops the collection of data used to track workplace discrimination and diversity, following a move by President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Since 1966, companies with at least 100 employees must submit demographic reports to the EEOC each year.
The reports include information about workers’ gender, race, ethnicity, and job categories.
The EEOC’s Republican majority approved ending this reporting rule with a 2-1 vote.
EEOC Chair Andrea Lucas supports ending the requirement, saying it could promote racial stereotyping and discrimination.
Critics say stopping the data collection removes an important tool for discovering discrimination and monitoring equality in workplaces.
The EEOC gets over 88,000 worker complaints yearly and has used the data to guide investigations and enforcement.
Commissioner Kalpana Kotagal, the only Democrat on the commission, opposed ending the rule.
The rule change is part of broader civil rights policy shifts under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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A federal appeals court has upheld White House adviser Peter Navarro’s convictions for refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House committee investigating the January 6 Capitol attack. The court ruled Navarro failed to prove that President Trump had legally protected him from providing the requested information.
Key Facts
Peter Navarro, a White House adviser, was convicted of contempt of Congress for ignoring a subpoena from the January 6 committee.
The subpoena requested records and testimony related to the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol.
Navarro claimed President Trump had invoked executive privilege to shield him, but the court rejected this claim.
Navarro served a four-month prison sentence for these convictions.
After prison, Navarro spoke at the 2024 Republican National Convention.
Navarro’s appeal was heard by a three-judge panel from the D.C. Circuit Court, which ruled unanimously against him.
The judges on the panel were appointed by former Presidents Obama and Biden.
Navarro previously worked as a White House trade adviser under President Trump’s first term and continues in a similar role during his second term.
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Heavy rainstorms linked to El Nino have caused severe flooding in northern Chile, killing at least 10 people and leaving over 100,000 stranded. The storms damaged thousands of homes, cut electricity and water supplies, and led the government to declare a state of emergency.
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At least 10 people have died due to weeklong rainstorms in northern Chile.
The government declared a state of emergency in the Atacama and Coquimbo regions.
Over 100,000 people are trapped by flash floods caused by the heavy rain.
More than 4,000 people have been displaced, with over 1,000 staying in emergency shelters.
The storms destroyed 81 homes and damaged over 20,000 properties.
Thousands have lost electricity and access to drinking water.
The national disaster agency sent evacuation warnings to 10 out of 16 regions.
Meteorologists say the extreme weather is due to the return of El Nino, which causes heavier rainfall in southern South America.
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A federal appeals court in New York reversed a lower court decision that had ordered the release of pro-Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi, allowing his possible re-arrest as he faces deportation. Mahdawi is challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to expel him, but the appeals court said he must first go through the immigration court process before federal judges can review his claims.
Key Facts
The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals overturned a Vermont judge’s order to release Mohsen Mahdawi.
The Vermont judge compared the government’s actions to McCarthy-era repression.
The appeals court ruled the lower judge acted outside his authority by intervening too early.
Mahdawi is fighting deportation under the Trump administration, accused of criticism against Israel.
He became a U.S. legal permanent resident in 2015 and was arrested during a citizenship interview in April 2025.
The court decided not to rule on whether Mahdawi’s constitutional rights were violated, saying he must exhaust immigration court appeals first.
The American Civil Liberties Union represents Mahdawi and opposes his detention and deportation during appeals.
A similar appeals ruling happened earlier this year involving another pro-Palestinian activist, Mahmoud Khalil.
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The U.S. State Department plans to spend nearly $41 million to reopen the U.S. Embassy in Libya after closing it in 2014 due to conflict. This step aims to restore diplomatic presence and support U.S. security interests in the region, which faces challenges from rival countries like Russia.
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The U.S. Embassy in Libya was closed in July 2014 because of ongoing conflict in the country.
The State Department informed Congress of a $41 million plan to help reestablish the embassy.
Funding will improve security at a smaller U.S. office in Tripoli and prepare for a full embassy reopening.
Libya is important to the U.S. because of its location by the Mediterranean and its influence on regional security, energy, and migration.
Russia has increased its involvement in Libya, challenging U.S. interests in North Africa.
Libyan leaders from both the western and eastern parts of the country have recently met with U.S. officials, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
U.S. diplomats have been working from nearby countries Tunisia and Malta since the embassy closed.
The reopening is part of a broader U.S. effort under President Trump to restore embassies in regions with strategic importance, including Venezuela and Syria.
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A large set of files related to Jeffrey Epstein was released by the U.S. Justice Department, showing his connections to many rich and powerful people, including Elon Musk and former Prince Andrew of England. None of these people have been charged with a crime related to Epstein’s illegal activities, and all have denied involvement.
Key Facts
The files come from documents tied to Jeffrey Epstein, a wealthy financier and convicted sex offender.
Epstein died by suicide in a New York jail in 2019 while awaiting trial.
Former Prince Andrew’s name appears hundreds of times in the released documents.
Prince Andrew denies allegations that he engaged in sexual abuse involving Epstein’s victims.
Prince Andrew lost his royal titles last year, including being called Duke of York.
Some released emails show invitations and offers involving Epstein and Prince Andrew.
Other prominent individuals named include Elon Musk and Sarah Ferguson, the Duchess of York.
No one named in the documents has been charged with related crimes so far.
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Scientists discovered that naked mole-rat queens produce a special chemical scent to stop other females in their colony from having babies. This chemical, found only in queens, spreads through their tunnels and signals their breeding status, helping to keep order without violent fights.
Key Facts
Naked mole-rats live mostly underground and have unique traits like pain insensitivity, long life, and cancer resistance.
They live in colonies where only one female, the queen, breeds, similar to ants or bees.
Scientists studied the mole-rats’ sense of smell, which is very important since they are blind.
Mole-rats use complex chemical signals to recognize colony members and strangers, leading to aggression towards outsiders.
Researchers identified a specific chemical called isopropyl myristate that only queen mole-rats produce.
This chemical is spread through tunnels and changes with the queen’s fertility cycle.
The queen’s scent stays on surfaces for about 24 hours, helping her control the colony without fighting.
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President Donald Trump met with Lebanon’s President Joseph Aoun at the White House. They talked about the war involving Iran, the group Hezbollah, and attacks by Israel.
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The meeting took place at the White House.
President Trump and President Aoun discussed the ongoing conflict involving Iran.
They talked about Hezbollah, a political and militant group based in Lebanon.
The discussion included Israel’s attacks on Hezbollah.
The meeting was reported by CBS News.
Nancy Cordes was the CBS News correspondent covering the story.
The focus was on regional security issues in the Middle East.
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Airbus is testing folding wings for its next generation of planes to save energy and fit better in crowded airports. The company plans to try wing extensions on an A321neo plane next year and decide the new aircraft design by 2030. Rolls-Royce aims to supply new engines for these planes and is seeking UK government support for its UltraFan engine program.
Key Facts
Airbus will test folding wing extensions around 4-5 meters long on an A321neo plane in 2025.
Folding wings help longer wings fit into existing airport gates, improving energy efficiency.
Boeing already uses folding wingtips on its 777X but not on single-aisle planes like Airbus’s A321neo.
Airbus plans to decide the shape of its new planes by 2030, including wing shape and engine type.
New planes will have heavier, larger engines and wings shaped like a gull’s for better aerodynamics.
Rolls-Royce is developing UltraFan engines for both widebody and narrowbody planes.
Rolls-Royce seeks UK government support to invest in its engine program, arguing it will boost the UK economy.
UK government must balance support for Rolls-Royce with other priorities like social care and homelessness.
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President Donald Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun met in the Oval Office and answered questions together. During this event, President Trump talked about recent U.S. military strikes against Iran.
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The meeting took place in the Oval Office at the White House.
President Trump and Lebanese President Joseph Aoun held a joint question-and-answer session.
President Trump discussed U.S. military actions targeting Iran.
CBS News covered the event with a report by Aaron Navarro.
The discussion included topics related to U.S.-Iran relations.
The details were shared through CBS News and available on their app and website.
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People in Iran are facing many problems because of economic troubles, government limits, and damage from recent conflicts involving the United States and Israel. Prices for food, rent, and medicine have risen sharply, while wages and pensions have not kept up, making it hard for many Iranians to pay for basic needs.
Key Facts
A pensioner in Tehran now pays about $5 for a small tub of ice cream and yogurt, while her monthly pension is about $94 after a government increase.
Iran is dealing with long-term economic problems worsened by recent conflicts and sanctions from the United States and Israel.
Inflation last month was nearly 90%, and food prices increased by 134% compared to the previous year.
Rent increases in Tehran have averaged about 50%, although the government limits legal increases to 27%.
The government offers small cash subsidies and electronic food coupons, but some shops refuse them because they have not been reimbursed.
Iran’s currency recently hit a record low, trading at more than 1.9 million rials per US dollar.
The government doubled official bread prices last month, and petrol prices may rise again soon.
Internet access in Iran was completely cut off for three months during recent unrest and war, and even now it remains very slow and heavily controlled.
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A short-term certificate of deposit (CD) account can earn more interest than a regular savings account this July. For example, putting $15,000 into a short-term CD can generate several hundred dollars in interest within a year while still allowing access to the money after the term ends.
Key Facts
Regular savings accounts currently offer very low interest rates, around 0.38%.
Short-term CDs offer higher fixed interest rates, ranging from about 3.95% to 4.17% depending on the term length.
A $15,000 deposit could earn around $146 in 3 months or $626 in 1 year with top CD rates.
Terms offered include 3 months, 6 months, 9 months, and 1 year.
Interest earned depends on the CD’s fixed rate and the length of the term.
Savers should shop around to find the best rates and be aware of withdrawal penalties that could reduce earnings.
Short-term CDs provide a balance between earning higher interest and maintaining access to funds within a year.
Online platforms make it easier for savers to compare CD rates and open accounts quickly.
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United Airlines is looking into an incident where a video shows one of its employees seemingly threatening to call ICE, the U.S. immigration agency, during a disagreement with a passenger in San Francisco last week. The airline is investigating what happened.
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The event took place last week in San Francisco.
A United Airlines employee and a passenger had a confrontation.
Video footage shows the employee appearing to threaten to call ICE.
ICE stands for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, a U.S. government agency.
United Airlines is conducting an investigation into the incident.
The situation was reported by CBS News and Kris Van Cleave.
The company has not yet shared the results of the investigation.
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Indian police detained Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and other opposition members during a protest outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s home. The protest supported a youth movement that criticized problems in India’s exam system.
Key Facts
Rahul Gandhi is a leader of the Congress party in India.
Police detained him and other opposition figures at the protest.
The protest took place outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence.
The rally supported a youth-led movement focused on exam system failures.
The protest highlighted issues in India’s education and examination processes.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson is encouraging members of Congress to approve the SAVE America Act before they take a monthlong break starting July 27. The act has caused some disagreement among lawmakers.
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Mike Johnson is the Speaker of the House of Representatives.
He wants Congress to pass the SAVE America Act quickly.
Congress will go on a monthlong break starting July 27.
The SAVE America Act is a controversial bill, meaning it has both supporters and critics.
Passing the bill before the recess is a priority for Speaker Johnson.
CBS News reported on this development through correspondent Nikole Killion.
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Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old actress known for her role in the Godzilla vs Kong movies, died in a car crash in Maryland. Police said the crash involved one vehicle and that speeding was likely a factor.
Key Facts
Kaylee Hottle was 18 years old and an actress in the Godzilla vs Kong films.
She was deaf and played a character named Jia, a young orphan.
The crash happened in Frederick, Maryland.
Police believe excessive speed caused the single-car crash.
A 19-year-old driver was injured but not seriously.
Hottle's father confirmed her death in a video using American Sign Language.
The Texas School for the Deaf, where she studied, expressed sadness and asked for privacy.
Warner Bros, the film distributor, publicly paid tribute to her.
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China and Russia conducted joint naval drills near Japan, including a live-fire exercise inside Japan's exclusive economic zone. Japan protested the drills, which analysts see as a challenge to the U.S. and its allies in the Pacific region.
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A Chinese guided-missile destroyer fired machine guns about 100 miles southwest of Okinotori, Japan's southernmost island.
The flotilla included three other Chinese warships and a Russian frigate.
Japan filed a diplomatic protest with China over the exercises, citing potential danger to ships.
China and Russia have increased military cooperation since 2022, including joint submarine patrols.
Beijing dismissed Japan's concerns, accusing Japan of pushing for more military buildup.
The drills are seen as testing the limits of U.S.-aligned countries like Japan, which hosts about 55,000 American troops.
Experts say these exercises reflect China’s and Russia’s strategy to challenge U.S.-led regional security.
The drills complicate efforts by the U.S. and its allies to predict responses in potential conflicts, such as over Taiwan.
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President Donald Trump warned Canada that the United States may seek compensation for damages caused by smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting into the U.S. He suggested that Canada should pay for the impact of the smoke on American communities.
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President Trump addressed the issue of smoke from Canadian wildfires crossing into the U.S.
He indicated that the U.S. might ask Canada to pay for damages related to the smoke.
This is a new challenge in the relationship between the U.S. and Canada concerning environmental impacts.
The wildfires are occurring in Canada and produce large amounts of smoke affecting air quality in neighboring U.S. areas.
The matter involves cross-border environmental and health concerns due to wildfire smoke.
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