The U.S. government is using a mix of pressure and talks to try to influence Russia amid the war in Ukraine. While continuing sanctions and military support to Ukraine, officials have held discussions with Russian representatives about potential peace deals and future economic cooperation if the conflict ends.
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Russia has been fighting in Ukraine for over four years and has tried to operate without Western support.
The U.S. held talks with Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev about ending the war and possible future energy and economic partnerships.
President Donald Trump met with Russian leaders earlier in September during a visit to Moscow.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky opposes any concessions to Russia while the war continues.
The U.S. expanded sanctions in September, targeting Russian officials, banks, and energy exports.
Sanctions include bans on new investments in Russia and high tariffs on goods from countries buying Russian oil.
U.S. officials say no economic cooperation with Russia is possible until the war ends.
Russia continues to attack Ukrainian cities with drones, causing civilian casualties and destruction.
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CBS News Sunday Morning, hosted by Jane Pauley, featured several stories including the health risks of holding grudges, an interview with writer Aaron Sorkin about his show "The Social Reckoning," Alan Alda discussing how laughter helps with Parkinson's disease, and author Michael Lewis on government workers. The show also covered new ways to detect deepfakes and a trip featuring Ken Kesey's famous "Merry Pranksters" bus.
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The episode aired on October 4, 2026.
Jane Pauley is the host of CBS News Sunday Morning.
Topics included the negative effects of holding grudges on health.
Aaron Sorkin talked about his show "The Social Reckoning."
Alan Alda shared how laughter helps people with Parkinson's disease.
Michael Lewis discussed his book "Blockers," about government workers.
The show explored new technologies to detect deepfakes, which are fake videos that look real.
Ken Kesey's original "Merry Pranksters" bus went on a new journey.
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Yemen's government, backed by Saudi Arabia, has launched a new military operation to regain areas controlled by the Iran-backed Houthi fighters. The Houthis have recently cut off a key supply route to the city of Taiz, which remains under government control but is surrounded by Houthi forces.
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Yemen's leader Rashad al-Alimi announced a major offensive to retake all territory held by the Houthis.
The Iran-backed Houthi group has cut the main supply road to the city of Taiz, effectively encircling it.
Taiz is a key front in Yemen's civil war and is currently held by government forces though under siege.
The Houthis have seized large parts of the Red Sea coastline recently, including strategic areas near Taiz.
Fighting continues in the al-Safiya area where Houthis now control a police station and a major road.
Saudi forces have conducted airstrikes against Houthi targets, including in northern Yemen.
Since 2015, Saudi Arabia leads a coalition supporting the Yemeni government mainly through airstrikes.
The conflict has worsened with the ongoing wider Middle East tensions, contributing to a serious humanitarian crisis in Yemen.
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The 20th Asian Games in Japan ended after two weeks of sports competitions involving 17,000 athletes in 469 events. Despite organizational problems with housing and transport, many young athletes performed very well, setting new records and winning multiple medals. The Games were officially closed, and the next event will be held in Doha, Qatar, in 2030.
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The Asian Games took place in multiple Japanese cities from Tokyo to Osaka.
More than 17,000 athletes and officials participated, more than the number at the recent Paris Olympics.
Organizers planned a low-cost event using hotels, container units, and a cruise ship instead of building an athletes’ village.
Many athletes faced long waits for registration, double-booked rooms, and transportation failures.
China’s 13-year-old swimmer Yu Zidi won three gold medals and was named female MVP.
Japan’s 17-year-old Shin Ohashi set a world record in the 200m breaststroke.
Thailand’s 20-year-old sprinter Puripol Boonson won two gold medals and a silver while setting two Asian Games records.
There were some diplomatic mistakes, including playing the wrong national anthems during ceremonies.
The next Asian Games will be hosted by Doha, Qatar, in 2030.
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Los Angeles voters will choose a new mayor on November 3, with Indian-born city council member Nithya Raman challenging current Mayor Karen Bass. If Raman wins, Los Angeles would join New York with a mayor who identifies as a democratic socialist, showing growing diversity and changing political views in major U.S. cities.
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New York has a democratic socialist mayor named Zohran Mamdani.
Nithya Raman, an immigrant from India and current L.A. City Council member, is running for mayor in Los Angeles.
Karen Bass is the current mayor of Los Angeles and the first woman to hold the job there.
A recent poll shows Raman leading Bass, especially among younger and Latino voters.
Raman supports local government focusing on basic services like fixing streets and helping everyday people, a style called "municipal socialism."
Bass has worked to create affordable housing and protect immigrants against federal enforcement actions.
Raman has some political differences from other democratic socialists and has taken independent positions on certain issues.
The election reflects how U.S. cities are becoming more diverse and seeing shifts in Democratic Party ideas.
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Up to 500 high schools in France will be partly or fully closed on Monday due to ongoing student protests. The protests started over problems like teacher shortages and poor school conditions, and some violence has occurred, including damage to schools and attacks on staff.
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France’s Education Minister said 400 to 500 high schools will have suspended classes on Monday.
Since the protests began, 24 schools have been burned or damaged.
Students are protesting teacher absences, long school days, and bad school buildings.
The protests began on September 17 at a Paris school and have spread nationwide.
There have been violent clashes between students and police, including the use of tear gas and batons.
The minister claimed some far-left activists have joined the protests and caused violence.
So far, 78 education staff have been injured in the protests.
Over 5,000 people, mostly minors, have been arrested since the protests started.
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A startup named Reflection, backed by Nvidia, is preparing to release a new powerful AI model that will be open-weight, meaning it can be downloaded and customized by anyone. This model offers a cheaper alternative to AI products from big companies like OpenAI and Google, and aims to help businesses create their own AI systems using their own data and computing power.
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Reflection is supported by Nvidia and will launch an open-weight AI model soon.
Open-weight models can be freely downloaded and changed by users, unlike closed models such as ChatGPT.
Reflection’s model is expected to be less advanced than the top U.S. models but competitive with leading Chinese open-weight models.
The new AI system will help companies build their own custom AI using their data and rented Nvidia computing power.
Reflection wants to create an "AI factory" where organizations can quickly develop local AI environments tailored to their needs.
The startup signed deals with Nebius and SpaceX to rent Nvidia AI servers for large-scale computing.
Some industries, like hedge funds and banks, want proprietary AI systems for privacy and security reasons.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang supports this approach, combining hardware with open-source AI models to protect data ownership.
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Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council, led by Rashad al-Alimi and supported by Saudi Arabia, has started a military operation to take back all areas controlled by the Houthi armed group. This effort aims to restore the government’s control over the whole country after heavy fighting and recent Houthi advances.
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Rashad al-Alimi, head of Yemen’s government council, announced a plan to retake all Houthi-held areas.
The operation involves Yemen’s armed forces, security, and military groups working under an official plan.
Yemeni forces reportedly carried out 257 attacks against Houthi targets, killing around 700 fighters.
The Saudi-led coalition, supporting Yemen’s government, conducted 97 precise attacks using planes, drones, missiles, and snipers.
The Houthis are backed by Iran and have controlled parts of Yemen, including the capital Sanaa since 2014.
Fighting intensified after a 2022 truce collapsed in July, causing many people to lose their homes.
Houthis recently captured the port city of Mocha and key islands near a major global oil shipping route.
The government forces have been trying to stabilize front lines after these Houthi advances.
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President Donald Trump held a rally in a Dayton, Ohio suburb on Saturday night, promoting a Republican victory in the upcoming midterm elections. This rally was part of his campaign tour through states that traditionally vote Republican, with about a month left before the elections.
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President Trump spoke at a rally near Dayton, Ohio on Saturday night.
He encouraged voters to support the Republican Party in the midterm elections.
The rally was part of a series of events in Republican-leaning states.
The midterm elections are about one month away.
Recent polls show Democrats have some advantages in the elections.
President Trump’s tour is focused on boosting Republican chances in these key states.
The article mentions upcoming appearances by Justice Alito and an attorney related to a Cornell case, but details are not provided.
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More than 1,200 students in Colorado have earned a new “climate seal” on their diplomas by completing advanced climate courses and community projects focused on local environmental issues. This seal aims to teach students about climate science and prepare them for green jobs, with similar programs beginning in other U.S. states like Maine and California.
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The climate seal requires students to take at least two advanced courses about the climate and complete a community project on climate issues.
One required course must be a science class, such as biology, environmental studies, or earth science, while the other can be in any subject.
The seal started in Colorado after being approved by lawmakers in 2024 and has been adopted by 26 of 179 school districts there.
Projects completed for the seal include creating pollution-detecting gardens, building trails, and studying local wildlife and forestry.
The initiative was created by Lyra Colorado, a nonprofit supporting climate education in schools.
The program is expanding to other states: Maine has adopted a similar seal, and California passed a law to establish one.
Supporters believe the seal helps students understand climate change and connects them to jobs in fields like solar energy and water management.
Some challenges include limited school budgets, concerns about extra work for schools, and political opposition to climate science.
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President Donald Trump urged his supporters in Ohio to vote in the upcoming midterm elections, predicting a large win for the Republican Party. He emphasized the importance of voting to achieve success for Republican candidates.
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President Trump spoke at a rally in Ohio on a Saturday.
He encouraged supporters to vote in the midterm elections next month.
Trump promised a significant victory for the Republican Party (GOP) if voters show up.
He addressed the crowd with strong language to motivate supporters.
The rally focused on boosting Republican turnout and support.
Midterm elections will affect control of Congress and local offices.
Trump’s remarks came as part of his active campaign role in the 2024 election year.
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The U.S. workforce now includes five generations working together: Silent Generation, Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z. This mix is changing how companies manage employees, requiring more flexible approaches to mentorship, technology use, and work styles.
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Five generations are working side by side in offices for the first time in U.S. history.
Millennials make up the largest group in the workforce at 36%, followed by Gen X at 31%, Gen Z at 18%, Boomers at 15%, and the Silent Generation at 1%.
Baby Boomers are working past traditional retirement age in increasing numbers.
Mentorship is two-way, with both younger and older employees learning from each other.
Managers focus on outcomes rather than insisting on one specific way to complete tasks.
Use of AI at work does not strongly depend on age; some older employees are very active with AI tools while some younger workers are cautious.
A survey showed Gen Z workers often feel confident about AI but admit to sometimes overstating their skills, which can cause work issues.
Companies are adapting to these changes by encouraging flexibility and growth mindsets across all age groups.
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Dafroza Gauthier, who spent nearly 30 years tracking down suspects of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi in Rwanda living in France, died at 72 in Reims. She and her husband worked to bring those accused of the massacre of over 800,000 people to justice.
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Dafroza Gauthier died at the age of 72 in Reims, France.
She spent almost 30 years pursuing Rwandan genocide suspects residing in France.
The genocide against the Tutsi happened in 1994 and killed more than 800,000 people.
Dafroza worked closely with her husband, Alain Gauthier.
Their goal was to identify and bring justice to those responsible for the genocide.
The couple focused on suspects who had taken refuge in France after the massacre.
Dafroza’s death was announced by her husband the day after she passed away.
The article is connected to ongoing efforts to address justice for the Rwandan genocide.
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Ukraine has made territorial gains in its counteroffensive against Russia in the Donetsk region using bomber drones and remote-controlled robots. However, there are concerns that Russia will increase attacks on Ukraine’s energy systems during the upcoming harsh winter.
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Ukraine’s Third Army Corps used bomber drones and robotic systems in "Operation Vivaldi" to prevent Russian encirclement in Donbas.
Ukrainian forces retook about 68 square miles of land largely using ground robotic systems.
Operation Vivaldi helped improve Ukraine’s position north of Lyman and secured important supply routes.
Russia has suffered heavy troop losses recently but is likely to intensify long-range strikes, especially targeting energy infrastructure in Kyiv.
Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz visited Kyiv and highlighted the coming “decisive weeks” for Ukraine.
Recent Russian attacks have damaged bridges and energy facilities, complicating Ukraine’s winter preparations.
Ukraine’s economy minister warned this could be the toughest winter since Russia’s full invasion began in 2022.
Russian jet-powered drones are harder for Ukraine to stop, increasing the threat to critical infrastructure.
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Elon Musk said his company SpaceXAI, which makes the AI chatbot Grok, will change its name to SpaceXSI. This follows President Donald Trump’s executive order to replace “artificial intelligence (AI)” with “Super Intelligence (SI)” in government language.
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SpaceXAI is the company behind the chatbot Grok.
President Trump issued an order to replace the terms “artificial intelligence” and “AI” with “Super Intelligence” and “SI” in executive branch communications.
Elon Musk expressed support for this new terminology on social media platform X.
Musk agreed to rename SpaceXAI to SpaceXSI, aligning with the new government language.
Grok competes with AI chatbots from companies like OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and Microsoft.
The name change suggests Musk is open to adopting the language promoted by the White House.
The full details of the rebrand have not yet been shared.
Newsweek is updating the story as more information becomes available.
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Settlers in the West Bank are increasingly using drones to watch, intimidate, and disturb Palestinian residents. These drones are given to settlers by the government and are flown over homes and farms, causing daily problems for Palestinians.
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Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank have been given drones by the government.
These drones are used to monitor, intimidate, and harass Palestinians.
The settlers’ use of drones includes flying them over Palestinian homes, fields, and activist gatherings.
A settler group called Frontline Hills Administration said they delivered drones to four settlements.
One member of this group, Elisha Yered, is linked to past violence and is under European sanctions.
Palestinians report drones flying at different times of the day and night to scare them.
Some Palestinians had to leave their villages because of attacks and drone harassment continued in new areas.
Activists say settlers use drones to spot them and then inform the Israeli army.
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Two men were arrested in New York for entering the city’s sewers to look for valuables like gold. This is part of a pattern where people explore the sewers hoping to find lost treasure, but there is little proof that such searches find anything valuable.
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Samuel Reveron and Kevin Rodriguez were caught after police used video footage to track them entering sewers in Queens.
They claimed they go underground to search for valuables trapped in drains, such as gold.
Similar arrests have happened before, including three men in Brooklyn last year with the same goal.
Experienced urban explorers say sewer foraging rarely finds anything valuable; one said the best find was an expired credit card.
Recently, more people have been seen entering sewers in New York, sometimes recorded on video.
The idea of sewer-dwelling “mole people” has drawn comparisons to the fictional Ninja Turtles who live and fight crime underground.
Authorities have expressed confusion and concern about why people risk going into sewers to look for treasure.
Despite the risks, sewer exploration continues to happen occasionally in New York.
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A new CBS News poll shows that Democrats hold a small lead in the House of Representatives ahead of the midterm elections. Many voters are concerned about rising prices, which they mostly blame on the Trump administration, affecting Republican voter turnout.
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Democrats are expected to keep a narrow majority in the House based on current voting models.
Most Americans judge the economy by prices, especially food and groceries, which many say have increased under President Trump’s policies.
Many voters believe the Iran war is causing gas prices to rise.
Republicans are less likely to say they will definitely vote compared to Democrats, partly due to worries about inflation and costs.
Voters largely see the current economy as the result of President Trump’s policies, not President Biden’s.
Hispanic voters could influence the election outcome, with concerns about immigration and deportation policies affecting their votes.
Some Republicans prefer candidates who agree mostly, but not always, with President Trump.
Candidates opposing new tariffs tend to have more support among certain Republican voters.
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Congressional hearings have become highly partisan and less effective at overseeing government actions. With Republicans controlling both Congress and the White House, efforts to improve how these hearings work are unlikely.
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The executive branch has increased its power significantly.
Congressional hearings are meant to check that power.
Recently, these hearings have become more about political fights than cooperation.
Both parties prioritize winning over working together.
The public's access to clear information is reduced.
Republicans control Congress and the White House currently.
Changes to make hearings more effective are not expected soon.
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The daughter of MP Sir David Amess, who was murdered five years ago, says politicians continue to face serious threats. A government-led review is underway to find ways to improve the safety of members of parliament.
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Sir David Amess, a Conservative MP, was stabbed to death during a public meeting in October 2021.
His daughter, Katie Amess, says threats against politicians have increased since his death.
A review, led by former justice secretary Sir Robert Buckland, was started by the government to improve MPs’ safety.
Other politicians, like former MP Ann Widdecombe and current MPs, have also faced threats or attacks.
The man accused of killing Widdecombe was charged with planning terror acts against political figures.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch confirmed she and her family received threatening messages from a convicted man.
Reform UK’s deputy leader Richard Tice says politicians need protection but must remain accessible to the public.
Katie Amess says her father valued meeting people and would not want politicians to stop these meetings despite the risks.
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