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Josh Duhamel talks "Ransom Canyon" series and opens up about his growing family

July 21, 2026 • World • CBS News

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Actor Josh Duhamel discussed his role in the TV series "Ransom Canyon" and shared thoughts about his expanding family during an interview on "CBS Mornings."

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Josh Duhamel stars in the TV series "Ransom Canyon."
He spoke about how much he knew about living on a ranch before filming the show.
Duhamel talked about his growing family during the interview.
The interview was featured on "CBS Mornings."
The discussion focused on both his work and personal life.

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Murphy: Iran knows Trump will have to stop escalation before it does

July 21, 2026 • Us • The Hill

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Senator Chris Murphy said that Iran will continue its military actions against the United States. He believes President Trump will need to stop the conflict before Iran does, especially as military deaths and fuel costs rise.

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Senator Chris Murphy is a Democrat from Connecticut.
Murphy spoke on the program MS NOW with Chris Hayes on Monday.
He warned that Iran will not stop its military activities against the U.S. soon.
Pressure is increasing on President Trump to end the conflict with Iran.
The conflict is causing more American military deaths.
Fuel prices are rising, adding to the pressure for a resolution.
Murphy is a member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

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Man charged with ramming gate at Beyoncé, Jay-Z's home

July 21, 2026 • Us • ABC News

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A man from the Bronx has been charged with a serious crime after he reportedly drove his vehicle into a gate at the home of Beyoncé and Jay-Z in East Hampton. The incident is under investigation.

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The suspect is from the Bronx, New York.
He allegedly rammed his vehicle into a gate at the celebrity couple's home.
The home belongs to singers Beyoncé and Jay-Z.
The location of the incident is East Hampton.
The man faces a felony charge, which means a serious crime.
The information comes from a criminal complaint seen by ABC News.
The story is still developing, with more updates expected.

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Ex-UK government minister Ann Widdecombe was hit with a hammer 21 times, prosecutors say

July 21, 2026 • World • AP News

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A man named Joshua Kerry was charged with murdering former British politician Ann Widdecombe by hitting her 21 times in the head with a hammer at her home in southwest England. Police are investigating whether the attack was connected to political or terrorist motives.

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Ann Widdecombe was attacked with a hammer 21 times on the head.
She was found dead at her home after missing a planned TV interview.
Joshua Kerry, 28, was arrested more than 250 miles away and charged with murder and possible terrorism.
Police continue to investigate Kerry’s motive, including possible political or terrorist links.
Widdecombe was a former Member of Parliament and government minister known for conservative views.
She gained public attention through reality TV and later joined the Brexit Party and Reform UK.
The attack has raised concerns about the safety of politicians after previous murders in the UK.
Widdecombe’s death occurred in the village of Haytor, near Dartmoor National Park, England.

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U.N. says over 100 migrants are dead or missing off West Africa in separate incidents

July 21, 2026 • World • AP News

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The United Nations refugee agency reported that over 100 people died or went missing last week after trying to cross the sea off the coast of Mauritania to reach Europe. Two separate boat incidents left 144 people dead or missing, while 387 others were rescued.

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The incidents happened between July 14 and 18 near Mauritania’s coast.
One boat carrying 160 people from Gambia was stranded for 25 days after running out of fuel.
Mauritania’s coast guard said 122 people went missing from this boat.
In another case, 179 people were rescued from a boat that left Senegal.
The cause of death or disappearance is related to long distances and unsafe, overcrowded boats.
Mauritania’s waters are a major route for migrants from sub-Saharan Africa trying to reach Europe.
The route to the Canary Islands is known as one of the deadliest sea crossings.
Economic problems in sub-Saharan Africa motivate many people to attempt this dangerous journey.

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Judge approves a $1.5B Anthropic settlement over pirated books used to train the Claude chatbot

July 21, 2026 • Technology • AP News

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A federal judge approved a $1.5 billion settlement requiring AI company Anthropic to pay thousands of authors for using pirated copies of their books to train its Claude chatbot. About 91% of the 482,000 affected books have been claimed by authors or publishers who will receive roughly $3,000 per book.

Key Facts

Anthropic, an AI company, used pirated books to train its Claude chatbot.
A federal judge approved a $1.5 billion settlement for the affected authors and publishers.
Payments will be around $3,000 per book to the authors or publishers who claim them.
More than 482,000 books were included in the settlement.
About 91% of those books have been claimed so far.
The lawsuit began in 2024, started by thriller novelist Andrea Bartz and two other authors.
A previous ruling said training AI on copyrighted books is not illegal but Anthropic acquired the books illegally from pirate websites.
The settlement is described as the largest copyright recovery in history.

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House Democrat: Trump not sharing Iran war casualty statistics with Congress

July 21, 2026 • Us • The Hill

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Rep. Adam Smith said that President Trump has not given Congress information about U.S. military deaths related to conflict with Iran. This comes after three American service members died recently as fighting with Iran started again.

Key Facts

Rep. Adam Smith is a Democrat from Washington state.
He is the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee.
Smith said President Trump has not shared Iran war casualty numbers with Congress.
Three U.S. service members were killed in the last week during renewed fighting with Iran.
There is concern in Congress about being kept informed on military losses.
President Trump leads the U.S. response to the conflict with Iran.

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Israeli air strike in Gaza City kills family of six, medics say

July 21, 2026 • World • BBC World

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An Israeli air strike in Gaza City killed six members of one family, according to local medical sources. The Israeli military said it targeted a Hamas member and is reviewing the attack's results. The UN expressed concern over increased violence and civilian deaths in Gaza despite a ceasefire.

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Six family members, including parents and four children, died in an air strike in the al-Sabra neighborhood of Gaza City.
The Israeli military stated the target was a Hamas operative linked to the attack on Israel on 7 October 2023.
Since the ceasefire in October 2023, over 1,168 Palestinians and four Israeli soldiers have died in attacks.
Between 13 and 20 July, at least 57 Palestinians died in Israeli strikes on residential and crowded areas.
The UN human rights office warned that civilian killings may violate international laws and could be war crimes.
Israel launched a large military campaign after Hamas’s attack on Israel that killed about 1,200 people and took 251 hostages in October 2023.
Gaza’s health ministry reports over 73,000 people have died in the conflict since October.
The air strike and violence continue despite the announced ceasefire nine months ago.

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India's Cockroach protests vow to continue despite police crackdown

July 21, 2026 • World • France24

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Youth leaders in India are continuing their Cockroach protests after police tried to stop their demonstrations. They want the education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, to resign because of repeated cheating during medical school entrance exams, but Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not responded yet.

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The Cockroach movement is led by young people protesting in India.
Protesters demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.
Their main issue is repeated leaks in medical school entrance tests.
Police have tried to break up the protests with a crackdown.
Two protest members met with a government minister on July 20, 2026.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has not addressed the protests publicly.
The movement plans to continue despite police actions.

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Israel has ‘no interest’ in joining US war on Iran, says Smotrich

July 21, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

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Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich said Israel does not want to take part in the US military actions against Iran. He believes that the ongoing conflict and economic pressure from the US on Iran help Israel’s interests.

Key Facts

Bezalel Smotrich is Israel’s Finance Minister.
He stated Israel has no interest in joining the US war on Iran.
The US has renewed its military campaign targeting Iran.
Smotrich thinks the conflict and economic pressure on Iran benefit Israel.
This shows Israel’s current government does not want to be directly involved in the US-Iran tension.

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Zendaya faces backlash for wearing ancient Iranian jewellery at Odyssey event

July 21, 2026 • World • Guardian World

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Zendaya wore ancient Iranian earrings dating back to 700 BC during a promotional event for the film "Odyssey," which has caused criticism from archaeologists and historians. They argue that using these culturally important and possibly looted artefacts as fashion accessories disrespects Iran’s heritage and ignores the spiritual significance of the items.

Key Facts

Zendaya wore earrings made from Iranian artefacts from around 700 BC at a film event in London.
The earrings come from the Ziwiye hoard, a collection of ancient objects found in northwestern Iran in the 1940s.
The hoard was looted, with pieces sold in antique markets outside Iran in the 1960s.
Archaeologists and historians say using such artefacts as jewellery disrespects their cultural and spiritual importance.
The earrings were bought by Barron London gallery, which says it follows legal rules and tracks provenance (the history of ownership).
Critics say the use of these artefacts for fashion “hijacks” Iran’s cultural contributions and strips the objects of meaning.
The issue links to broader debates about western museums holding looted artefacts from around the world.
Zendaya’s representatives and stylist have been contacted for comment but have not publicly responded yet.

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DNC members set to discuss early primary calendar this week in DC

July 21, 2026 • Us • The Hill

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Members of the Democratic National Committee (DNC) will meet this week in Washington, D.C., to decide which states will vote first in the 2028 Democratic primary. The rules and bylaws committee will discuss and suggest changes to the early primary calendar.

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The DNC members are gathering in Washington, D.C. this week.
The meeting takes place at the Salamander Hotel on Thursday and Friday.
They will vote on which states should be early in the 2028 Democratic primary voting schedule.
The group making recommendations is the rules and bylaws committee within the DNC.
The goal is to set the early primary calendar for the 2028 election cycle.
Early primary states get to vote before others in the presidential primary process.
The decisions can influence the momentum of the candidates in the early stages.

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Microsoft strikes 'multibillion-dollar' deal with French AI firm Mistral

July 21, 2026 • Technology • France24

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Microsoft has signed a multibillion-dollar deal with the French AI startup Mistral to use its computing infrastructure in Europe. This partnership lets Microsoft offer Mistral’s AI models to its customers through the Azure cloud platform, supporting European data regulations and reducing dependence on US-only technology.

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Microsoft will spend billions to use Mistral’s AI data centers located in Europe.
Azure customers can now build software using Mistral’s computing power in France.
Mistral’s AI models, Medium 3.5 and OCR 4, are integrated into Microsoft’s tools like Foundry and Copilot Studio.
Businesses with their own data centers can run Mistral’s open AI models through Microsoft Azure Local.
The deal helps Europe reduce reliance on US-controlled AI technology and meet strict local rules.
Microsoft President Brad Smith said the partnership blends American software with European AI infrastructure.
Mistral aims to reach 1 gigawatt of computing capacity by 2030 for AI development.
Nvidia, an American chip maker and investor in Mistral, provides key technology behind the AI infrastructure.

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Younger Democrats push for committee leadership term limits, generational change

July 21, 2026 • Us • CBS News

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A group of younger Democrats in the U.S. Congress want to set limits on how long someone can lead committee groups. They say having the same older leaders for a long time hurts democracy and want younger people to have more chances to lead.

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Younger Democratic members of Congress are asking for term limits on committee leadership roles.
They believe that having leaders who stay in power too long creates a problem called gerontocracy, which means rule by older people.
They want more generational change to bring fresh ideas and perspectives.
Rodericka Applewhaite, a Majority Democrat, supports the idea that age should not be a big factor in choosing leaders.
The push aims to make political leadership more balanced and representative of different age groups.

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Senate Democrat proposes universal health care for children

July 21, 2026 • Us • The Hill

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Senator Andy Kim from New Jersey introduced a plan called the MediKids Act to give every American child health coverage through Medicare. The program would start at birth and cover children up to age 26.

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The proposal is called the MediKids Act.
It would enroll every child in the U.S. in Medicare automatically when they are born.
The health coverage would continue until the child turns 26 years old.
Senator Andy Kim is a Democrat from New Jersey.
The plan aims to expand healthcare access for children and young adults.
Medicare is a government health insurance program.
The proposal is part of a push to bring new ideas to the healthcare discussion.

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Saudi condemns Houthi blockade: How will the rest of the world be impacted?

July 21, 2026 • World • Al Jazeera

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Saudi Arabia condemned the Houthi group in Yemen after the Houthis announced they would set up a naval blockade against Saudi Arabia. The Houthis intend to disrupt shipping near a key route for global oil exports, raising concerns about higher risks to world energy supplies amid ongoing regional tensions.

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The Houthis in Yemen declared a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia, aiming to respond to what they call a Saudi siege on Yemen.
Saudi Arabia said it will take all necessary actions to protect its ships and keep trade flowing.
The maritime route affected is near the Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a crucial passage for oil shipments linking the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden.
About 4.1 billion barrels of oil passed through this strait in 2024, representing roughly 5% of global oil trade.
The Strait of Hormuz, another vital oil route, is already closed due to conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran.
Closing both the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb would block about 25% of the world’s oil and gas supply.
The conflict in Yemen began over a decade ago, with the Houthis controlling the capital Sanaa since 2014, and Saudi Arabia supporting Yemen’s recognized government since 2015.
The situation has caused one of the worst humanitarian crises, with ongoing fighting and disruptions to shipping and aid deliveries.

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Why Iran is risking so much over the Strait of Hormuz

July 21, 2026 • World • BBC Top Stories

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Iran is facing tough choices after recent conflicts with the US over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway for global oil shipping. The country can either accept US terms to reopen the strait, escalate military actions, or maintain a risky balance that applies economic pressure without full-scale war.

Key Facts

The Strait of Hormuz is a key passage for global oil transport and has been a conflict point between Iran and the US.
Iran could agree to US demands like stopping attacks on ships, limiting uranium enrichment, and allowing nuclear inspections, in exchange for ending a US naval blockade and easing sanctions.
Accepting these terms would be politically difficult for Iran, as it would mean giving up influence over the strait and its nuclear program.
Iran might escalate attacks on US bases and Gulf states to raise energy prices and pressure the US to negotiate.
Escalation risks broader war and involvement of other regional countries.
Iran could also keep current tensions low enough to maintain leverage but avoid full war, as survival is viewed as a form of victory.
Increased attacks on the strait might drive other countries to find alternative shipping routes, reducing Iran’s strategic power.
Iran’s leadership situation is uncertain after the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, now succeeded by his son Mojtaba, which affects decision-making.

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Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising

July 21, 2026 • Business • CBS News

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Novo Nordisk sued Eli Lilly, saying Eli Lilly made false claims in ads about their weight loss and diabetes drugs. Novo Nordisk says Eli Lilly used old data to make their drugs look better than Novo’s medicines.

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Novo Nordisk filed a lawsuit against Eli Lilly in New Jersey federal court.
The suit says Eli Lilly’s ads use outdated clinical trial data to compare their drugs Zepbound and Mounjaro with Novo’s Wegovy and Ozempic.
The lawsuit claims Eli Lilly compared their highest drug doses to lower doses of Novo Nordisk’s drugs unfairly.
Eli Lilly says its advertising is truthful, transparent, and based on scientific evidence.
Novo Nordisk says the FDA approved newer, more effective doses of its drugs that Eli Lilly did not reference in its ads.
The lawsuit states Eli Lilly mentions the higher dose of Wegovy only in small, unclear footnotes.
Both companies are competing in the fast-growing market for weight loss drugs using GLP-1 medicines.
A recent study shows 15% of U.S. adults have used GLP-1 drugs for weight loss, up from 12% the previous year.

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Fake Video Shows RFK Jr. Saying ‘Odyssey’ is for ‘Gays and Cowards’

July 21, 2026 • World • Newsweek

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A fake video claiming that Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. criticized the movie The Odyssey has been shared widely online. The video is false, and no evidence exists that RFK Jr. made such statements. The film faced criticism for its diverse casting but has received strong reviews and box office success.

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A viral video falsely shows RFK Jr. saying The Odyssey is for "gays and cowards."
The video comes from an account that says it mainly posts satire.
A fact-check note on the video states no proof RFK Jr. made those comments.
The Odyssey is a new movie based on the ancient Greek epic by Homer.
Some conservatives criticized the film’s casting of Black and transgender actors before it was released.
Director Christopher Nolan dismissed early criticism as irrelevant since people hadn't seen the film.
The movie earned over $123 million in its opening weekend in the U.S.
Critics praised the film, and it holds high audience ratings on IMDb and Rotten Tomatoes.

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Kaylee Hottle, ‘Godzilla vs. Kong’ Star, Dies at 18

July 21, 2026 • World • Newsweek

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Kaylee Hottle, an 18-year-old deaf actress known for playing Jia in the Godzilla movies, died in a car accident in Maryland. Her father confirmed she was critically injured and died en route to the hospital.

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Kaylee Hottle was 18 years old and deaf.
She played Jia in the Godzilla vs. Kong films.
She used sign language to communicate with the monster on screen.
She died early Tuesday in a car accident in Maryland.
Her father, Joshua Hottle, confirmed her death and shared his grief in American Sign Language.
Kaylee started acting as a child, appearing in commercials and a public service announcement.
She was from Atlanta and came from a family with multiple generations of deaf members.
Kaylee also appeared in a 2021 episode of the show Magnum P.I.

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