The U.S. jobs market slowed down a lot in September, with only 29,000 new jobs added. The unemployment rate went up a little from 4.1% in August to 4.2% in September.
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Employers added 29,000 jobs in September, much fewer than the 133,000 jobs added in August.
Job numbers stayed mostly the same in major areas like technology and retail.
Fewer companies hired new workers compared to the previous month.
The unemployment rate rose from 4.1% in August to 4.2% in September.
The data suggests the U.S. economy is slowing down.
This slowdown makes it less likely that the Federal Reserve will raise interest rates many times soon.
The report comes from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Tennessee made mistakes in the execution of death row inmate Christa Pike. There is also public concern about how Cornell University handled a gang rape investigation.
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An execution in Tennessee did not go as planned involving inmate Christa Pike.
The situation has raised questions about how executions are carried out.
Cornell University faces criticism for how it managed a gang rape case.
The article mentions multiple other news topics but focuses on these two main issues.
Both incidents have prompted public and legal scrutiny.
The news comes from a CBS News report that covers various current events.
The article mixes details on crime, legal processes, and responses by institutions.
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President Trump said Iran is close to giving up in its conflict with the U.S. He also announced that a third U.S. aircraft carrier is being sent to the Middle East as tensions continue.
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President Trump stated that Iran is "ready to fold up" in the ongoing conflict.
The U.S. is sending a third aircraft carrier to the Middle East region.
This military movement comes as the U.S. approaches its midterm elections.
The aircraft carrier deployment is part of efforts to show strength in the area.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high.
Reports covered by CBS News provide updates on this developing situation.
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The Trump administration is urging European countries to release diesel from their emergency reserves to help lower rising fuel prices caused by conflicts involving the US, Israel, Iran, and Russia. Europe is discussing a coordinated response, while the US faces record-high diesel prices and considers limiting its diesel exports before the November midterm elections.
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The US and Israel's actions against Iran, plus Russia's invasion of Ukraine, have raised global diesel prices.
US diesel prices reached a record $6.53 per gallon last week.
European diesel prices also hit record highs at 2.24 euros per litre (about $9.56 per gallon).
President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent asked Europe to release diesel stockpiles to help reduce prices.
The US sent a request to Europe to release 120 million barrels of diesel over 180 days.
Europe’s trade chief discussed price spikes and coordinated action with US officials at a G-20 meeting.
The US is considering restricting diesel exports to protect domestic supply ahead of midterm elections.
Disruptions to diesel supply come from reduced exports from Russia, the Middle East, and China.
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A Norwegian wildlife photographer, Lasse Huldt Pedersen, had a close encounter with a wolf in eastern Norway in 2022. The wolf and the photographer made direct eye contact for several minutes before the animal left quietly after a twig snapped under Pedersen’s foot.
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The encounter happened in late summer 2022 near the Norway-Sweden border.
The wind carried the photographer’s scent away, allowing the wolf to come close.
The wolf held steady eye contact with Pedersen, showing bright blue eyes.
Pedersen felt a strong physical reaction, including increased heart rate and adrenaline.
Wolves rarely attack humans, but Pedersen stayed very still to avoid disturbing it.
A snapped twig caused the wolf to growl briefly and signal possible danger.
The wolf left quietly, moving with smooth and graceful motions.
Pedersen noted that wolves act somewhat like dogs but move like cats.
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Hundreds of schools in France have closed due to student protests over large class sizes and a lack of teachers. The protests, which have spread across the country, have led to clashes with police, school damage, and many students being detained or injured.
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At least 400 of France’s 3,700 high schools were closed because of protests.
Students blocked schools, set fires, and clashed with police across many cities.
The protests started in Paris and then spread nationwide.
Students complain about having too many classmates per class and not enough teachers or chairs.
About 2,000 people, mostly students, have been detained by authorities.
More than 100 schools have serious damage from fires and other actions.
At least 170 students and 65 school staff have been injured during protests.
The government says a political party is trying to take control of the protests, but the party denies this.
Officials plan to meet with student groups and unions to discuss the situation.
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A council run by Reform UK in Derbyshire has stopped cooperating with a local journalist, Eddie Bisknell, after critical stories about potholes and a garden gate. The council says it will ignore his requests for information but admits he can still write about public meetings and events.
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Derbyshire county council, led by Reform UK, refuses to cooperate with journalist Eddie Bisknell.
Bisknell reported on disputed pothole statistics and a council-related garden gate story.
The council’s deputy leader says Bisknell must work harder but denies a full ban.
A nearby Reform council previously banned journalists but lifted the ban after legal threats.
Reform UK council states it wants fair and balanced criticism but will ignore Bisknell’s inquiries.
Editors and press organizations warn this threatens transparency and free press principles.
Calls have been made for the council to reverse its decision to maintain democratic accountability.
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America’s population of people aged 65 and older is growing quickly, creating challenges for the health care system. Artificial intelligence (AI) could help by reducing paperwork for health workers and improving early care for older adults, but it needs careful use and clear benefits.
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In 2024, there are 61.2 million Americans aged 65 and older, a 3.1% increase from last year.
By 2038, there may be a shortage of about 141,000 doctors in the U.S. according to government projections.
AI could help reduce the time health professionals spend on paperwork and insurance tasks.
AI should help catch health problems early and support better quality of life for older adults, not just increase appointment numbers.
A 2025 study from Germany showed AI-assisted mammogram screenings found more breast cancers without causing more unnecessary follow-ups.
AI tools need to be tested for specific health questions and used where they clearly improve care.
Doctors and patients must understand how AI recommendations work and have clear communication during care.
Just adding AI without changing health care processes may create extra work rather than reduce it.
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President Donald Trump is starting his campaign for the November midterm elections by visiting states that usually vote for Republicans. These early stops are in safe Republican areas where his party expects strong voter support.
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President Trump is campaigning ahead of the November midterm elections.
His first campaign stops are in states that typically support Republican candidates.
These states are considered reliable or safe for the Republican Party.
The midterm elections will involve choosing many members of Congress.
Campaigning in reliable Republican states can help secure existing support.
The report was made by CBS News correspondent Ed O’Keefe.
The campaign strategy focuses on reinforcing core voter bases early on.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been asked by the Liberal Democrats to share all details of his meetings and hospitality with the owners of Manchester City football club, the Abu Dhabi United Group (ADUG). This request came after Burnham expressed concern about potential forced sales of the club following a ruling that found ADUG broke Premier League financial rules.
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Andy Burnham has had close ties with Manchester City’s owners, ADUG, from his time as mayor of Greater Manchester.
Burnham said he would be “really concerned” if ADUG was forced to sell Manchester City after being found guilty of financial rule breaches.
The Liberal Democrats want Burnham to publish all his meetings and any gifts or hospitality from ADUG or related parties.
Burnham has attended Manchester City games in hospitality areas but has not gone since becoming prime minister.
The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has rules about public disclosure of gifts, but details about Burnham’s received hospitality are unclear.
Manchester City is appealing against the commission’s ruling that found ADUG guilty of breaking financial rules.
Burnham has attended Everton games, where he was given director’s box seating despite having a normal season ticket.
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The Trump administration has sent refugees and migrants from the United States to Equatorial Guinea, a country known for widespread torture and corruption. These people, many with U.S. protection orders, were transferred without warning and now face harsh conditions, with some being sent back to dangerous home countries.
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Refugees held in Equatorial Guinea are detained in poor conditions and face violence by local security forces.
At least 65 people with U.S. immigration protection have been forcibly transferred to Equatorial Guinea since November 2025.
The Trump administration increased U.S. funding to Equatorial Guinea from Congress-appropriated humanitarian aid funds, using $7.5 million to pay Equatorial Guinea to accept these refugees.
These refugees were told they were being sent to another U.S. detention center but learned mid-flight they were being sent to Equatorial Guinea.
Equatorial Guinea’s government is highly corrupt, with its vice-president previously caught in a major U.S. corruption and asset forfeiture case.
Two refugees who spoke out about their treatment were violently arrested and remain detained without contact.
The U.S. paused visa restrictions on Equatorial Guinea’s vice-president, allowing high-level meetings despite corruption concerns.
This policy reverses previous U.S. stances against aiding corrupt regimes and risks sending refugees back to the countries they fled due to danger.
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Tom Homan, who works on border issues for the White House, spoke in an extended interview about how ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) operates. He discussed topics like the use of body cameras, the killing of Renee Good, and criticisms from Republican lawmakers.
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Tom Homan serves as a border official for the White House.
The interview covers ICE tactics and their approach to law enforcement.
Body cameras are a part of the discussion about ICE operations.
The killing of Renee Good, an incident involving ICE agents, is addressed.
Republican critics have raised concerns about how ICE conducts its work.
The interview was conducted by CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez.
The video interview lasts about 34 minutes and 41 seconds.
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Thousands of students across France have been protesting by blocking school entrances and shutting down classes. They want the government to improve education conditions, including better funding, smaller classes, upgraded buildings, and fairer opportunities.
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Students in France are protesting due to poor school conditions like overcrowded classes and damaged buildings.
Many schools have been closed or blocked by students as part of the protests.
Teenagers complain about low teacher pay, staff shortages, and a difficult university application system.
The protests began during a heatwave when classrooms were too hot to learn in.
Some teachers support the student protests by standing with them at barricades.
The French government called the student concerns valid but criticized violent incidents during protests.
Police have used teargas and rubber bullets, injuring both students and school staff.
Investigations are ongoing after a 14-year-old boy was seriously hurt during confrontations with police.
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President Donald Trump is holding a series of campaign rallies in several states, including Alabama, to support Republican candidates ahead of the November midterm elections. These rallies come as approval ratings for both Trump and the Republican Party remain close or low.
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President Trump will have a rally in Mobile, Alabama, on Friday evening.
He previously held rallies in Oklahoma and Texas the day before.
This is part of a multi-day campaign effort across different states.
The rallies aim to boost Republican candidates in close midterm races.
Both President Trump and the Republican Party have approval ratings that are close or low currently.
The midterm elections will take place in November.
These efforts focus on energizing voters in states that lean Republican ("red states").
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The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has killed over 4,000 people and spread to seven provinces. The government is facing many challenges, including conflict, mistrust, and poor infrastructure, which make it hard to control the disease.
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The death toll from Ebola in the DRC has reached 4,018 with 8,300 confirmed cases.
The outbreak affects seven provinces, mainly in eastern DRC near South Sudan, Uganda, and Rwanda.
Armed conflict and weak healthcare systems slow down response efforts.
A transit center for Ebola patients in Ituri province was burned by soldiers, forcing 19,000 people to flee.
Mistrust and anger toward health workers have led to violence, including the murder of a local official promoting Ebola awareness.
The outbreak is caused by the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola and is the deadliest in DRC history.
There is no approved vaccine or treatment yet, but some are being tested.
Over 2,000 Ebola patients in the DRC have recovered so far.
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High school students in France have been protesting by lighting fires and clashing with police. Their actions have led to the closure or disruption of over 560 schools, and the protests continue without signs of stopping.
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French high school students started protests on Friday.
The protests include lighting fires outside schools.
Police have faced off with the protesting students.
More than 560 schools in France have been closed or disrupted.
The protests are ongoing and have become more intense.
Students are demanding respect, dignity, and better working conditions.
The protest movement is described as rapidly becoming hard to control.
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A man from Massachusetts was arrested and charged with cyberstalking Katie Miller, who is the wife of White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller. He allegedly sent her many phone calls and text messages over several weeks.
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The man’s name is John Anthony Proia III, and he is 41 years old.
He was arrested on a Thursday.
He faces one charge of cyberstalking.
Katie Miller, the victim, is a conservative podcaster.
She is married to Stephen Miller, a deputy chief of staff at the White House.
Prosecutors say the man repeatedly contacted her by phone and text messages for several weeks.
Cyberstalking means using technology like phones or computers to harass or scare someone.
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An Indian pilot of a FlyDubai flight was stabbed by his copilot, who appeared to try to crash the plane. The pilot, Capt. Smit Machchhar, said he fought to control the aircraft and protect the 182 people on board.
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The copilot stabbed the pilot during the flight.
The copilot’s actions seemed to be an attempt to crash the plane.
The pilot, Capt. Smit Machchhar, managed to keep control of the aircraft.
There were 182 people on the flight at the time.
The pilot spoke to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video call.
The video of the pilot’s account was released by the Indian prime minister’s office.
The pilot described the struggle as a fight for his life.
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Spanish lawmakers are set to vote on two government housing laws after protests erupted over the eviction of an 87-year-old woman. Hundreds of people demonstrated in Madrid and other cities, using loud noises like rattling keys and banging pots to show their anger before the vote.
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Spanish lawmakers will vote on two housing decrees on Friday.
The laws were created after public outrage over evicting an elderly woman.
Several hundred protesters gathered in Madrid and other cities.
Protesters used noises such as rattling keys, blowing whistles, and banging pots.
The outcome of the vote is uncertain.
The demonstrations highlight concerns about housing issues in Spain.
The government aims to address housing problems through these decrees.
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