Pennsylvania health officials confirmed the fifth death linked to measles this year during a large outbreak. The latest person who died was not vaccinated and lived in Lancaster County.
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Pennsylvania is experiencing its worst measles outbreak in over 35 years.
The state has now reported five deaths connected to measles this year.
The most recent death was a resident of Lancaster County.
The person who died was not vaccinated against measles.
Health officials did not provide additional details about the deceased.
The outbreak is rapidly growing in the state.
Measles can be serious and is preventable with vaccination.
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Around 66 million years ago, the Chicxulub asteroid hit the Earth near today’s Yucatan Peninsula. The impact created a hot underwater system that lasted at least 8 million years and may have supported microbial life during that time.
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The asteroid impact caused tsunamis and heated debris that wiped out many species, including non-avian dinosaurs.
The impact zone was drilled in 2016 to study rocks formed by the collision.
The heat from the impact melted rock up to 35 km below the surface, creating a porous area where hot water flowed.
This hot water formed a hydrothermal system on the ocean floor that lasted about 8 million years.
Previously, scientists thought the hydrothermal system lasted only 2 million years.
Such hydrothermal systems can provide heat and nutrients, conditions useful for microbial life.
Few underwater impact craters with hydrothermal activity have evidence of microbial life.
Researchers used potassium-argon dating to measure the age and history of rocks in the crater.
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Kalshi is a company that runs prediction markets, where people can bet on what will happen in the future. CBS News is using Kalshi's market data to see what traders expect to happen in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
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Kalshi runs prediction markets, letting people place bets on future events.
CBS News is working with Kalshi to share information about these markets.
The focus is on predictions for the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
The data comes from traders who buy and sell contracts based on election outcomes.
This method helps show what people think will happen in the elections.
The article includes a video segment by CBS News reporter Anthony Salvanto.
The midterms occur halfway through President Donald Trump’s second term.
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President Donald Trump explained that the government-funded ads he supports are not meant to promote any political candidate. He said the ads focus on general messages about making the country better and boosting national spirit.
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President Trump said he is not running for office currently.
He defended government-funded advertisements linked to his campaign.
Trump stated the ads promote making America great, not a specific candidate.
The ads aim to inspire pride and positive feelings about the country.
Trump spoke about the ads during a press interaction on Wednesday.
He emphasized the ads are meant for the whole country, not just a part.
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A recent outbreak of E. coli linked to raw milk cheeses has sickened 13 people across nine U.S. states, with over half the cases in young children. Health officials warn that unpasteurized milk can carry harmful bacteria and pose serious health risks, especially to children under five.
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Raw milk is milk that has not been pasteurized (a process that heats milk to kill harmful bacteria).
A multistate E. coli outbreak is connected to raw milk cheeses from Sierra Nevada Cheese Company.
13 people have become ill in California, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Colorado, Georgia, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Michigan.
More than half of those sickened are children 5 years old and younger.
Eight people were hospitalized, and three developed Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (HUS), a serious condition that can cause kidney failure.
The FDA cautions that raw milk can contain dangerous bacteria such as Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.
A California raw milk farm was ordered to stop operations after two children became critically ill from consuming their product in 2025.
The FDA supports pasteurization to protect public health and prevent foodborne illnesses from milk.
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Tropical moisture from the Pacific brought heavy rain to parts of the central U.S. on Wednesday. Meanwhile, a new hurricane named Rachel formed off the coast of Mexico and may become a strong storm, but it is far from land and not a threat right now.
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Tropical moisture from the Pacific caused heavy rain in central U.S. areas.
Hurricane Rachel formed off Mexico’s coast and is expected to grow quickly.
Rachel’s winds could reach over 111 mph (178 kph), making it a major hurricane.
The hurricane is currently far offshore and not a danger to land.
Parts of New Mexico, which had been very dry, received rain that helped ease drought conditions.
The dry conditions had caused food shortages for wildlife, like bears entering neighborhoods.
The rain may improve water supplies in drought-affected areas.
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The American Oversight group sued the Department of Homeland Security because the agency did not provide records to prove Secretary Markwayne Mullin’s claim that 250,000 non-U.S. citizens registered to vote in four states. The group had requested these records through the Freedom of Information Act.
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American Oversight is a watchdog group that monitors government actions.
They sued the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
The lawsuit came after DHS failed to release requested documents.
The documents were meant to support a claim by Secretary Markwayne Mullin.
Mullin claimed 250,000 non-citizens registered to vote in four states.
American Oversight used the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to request the records.
The FOIA allows the public to request government documents.
The case is about transparency and verifying voter registration claims.
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Senate Democrats stopped a bill called the Ratepayer Protection Act, which aims to tackle the rising electricity costs for data centers. The bill had already passed the House with support from both parties, but Senate Democrats said the bill would not effectively address the problem.
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The Ratepayer Protection Act focuses on reducing electricity costs for data centers.
The bill passed the House of Representatives with support from both Democrats and Republicans.
Senate Democrats blocked the bill from advancing in the Senate by not reaching the needed 60 votes.
Democrats criticized the bill for being weak and unlikely to solve the electricity cost issue.
Data centers use a lot of electricity to run computer servers and store information.
Managing electricity costs is important because data centers impact both industry and consumers.
The debate reflects broader discussions about energy and business regulations in the U.S.
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Cornell University agreed to an independent review of how it handled a sexual assault case involving a fraternity. New York Governor Kathy Hochul called for the outside investigation to ensure the university properly protected students and addressed the allegations.
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A former Cornell student alleges she was drugged and gang-raped by members of the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024.
Governor Kathy Hochul asked Cornell to conduct an independent investigation into the university’s handling of the case.
Cornell agreed to start the outside review and will report on the details.
Prosecutors reopened the criminal investigation and are considering charges, noting differences from earlier police reports.
The Chi Phi fraternity chapter at Cornell has been banned from the campus.
Some accused fraternity members were removed from the chapter shortly after the initial police report.
Cornell conducted a Title IX investigation, resulting in sanctions against those involved.
About 35% of Cornell undergraduate women reported experiencing sexual assault according to internal data.
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An independent watchdog reviewed the expensive renovations at the Federal Reserve. They found that the higher costs did not break any laws, but poor management was the main reason costs increased a lot.
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The Federal Reserve had multi-billion-dollar renovations.
Cost overruns happened, meaning the expenses went over what was planned.
The independent watchdog did not find any legal violations related to the cost overruns.
The watchdog said poor project management caused the increased costs.
President Donald Trump had criticized the renovations before the report.
The report focused on how the project was run, not on breaking rules.
The renovations were a major spending effort to update the Federal Reserve’s facilities.
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Senator Susan Collins and her Democratic challenger Troy Jackson will have the first of four debates on October 6 in Maine. The race is close as voters focus on key issues like the economy, healthcare, and foreign policy ahead of the November 3 Senate election. Both candidates disagree on how to handle tariffs and other challenges affecting Maine’s cost of living.
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Maine’s Senate race is considered competitive and important for control of the U.S. Senate.
Susan Collins is a moderate Republican known for breaking with her party on some issues.
Troy Jackson is a progressive Democrat and former Maine Senate president.
Collins and Jackson will debate four times between October 6 and October 15 on local TV stations.
Major debate topics include the economy, healthcare, foreign policy, and impacts of trade tariffs.
Both candidates oppose tariffs President Trump imposed on Canadian imports, but differ on Collins’ efforts to block them.
Maine voters are concerned about high living costs, fuel prices, and economic impacts on industries like paper mills and lobster fishing.
Polls show a close race with no clear leader as both candidates try to win undecided voters.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that about 20% of generals and admirals have been cut from the Pentagon during President Donald Trump’s second term. He made this announcement in a speech to military members and officers.
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The Pentagon reduced the number of generals and admirals by around one in five.
This change happened in President Trump’s second administration.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made the announcement.
The announcement was given during a speech to military members and officers.
The cuts are part of changes being made within the U.S. military leadership.
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A report by Alan Milburn suggests that children in England should start learning about work and different careers from primary school, starting as early as age four. The report also recommends making work experience placements mandatory for students aged 14 to 16 to help reduce the number of young people not in education, employment, or training.
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Alan Milburn, a former minister, recommends introducing careers education to primary school children in England.
He proposes that students aged 14-16 should have mandatory work experience placements.
The report aims to reduce the number of 16- to 24-year-olds who are neither studying nor working, currently about 981,000 in the UK.
Currently, careers guidance is offered to students 11-18 in England, but work experience is not legally required.
Around 40% of 14- to 16-year-olds do not get any work experience, and some rely on their family connections to find placements.
Governments in Scotland and Wales already require career-based learning from age three.
Teaching unions support earlier career learning but warn it could add pressure to primary schools.
The full report will be published in autumn and focuses on recommendations for England.
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A fifth unvaccinated person has died from measles in Pennsylvania amid a large outbreak that started in April. The state has seen 943 cases across 39 counties and is working to vaccinate people to stop the spread.
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The latest death is in Lancaster County, the outbreak’s main area.
There have been 943 measles cases in Pennsylvania this year in 39 counties.
At least 176 people have been hospitalized due to measles.
Lancaster County has 381 cases and three of the five deaths.
Two previous deaths were infants too young for vaccination.
The other two deaths were in unvaccinated adults, one with severe complications and one with other health problems.
Before this outbreak, Pennsylvania had not reported any measles deaths in 35 years.
The CDC reports only two deaths, but Pennsylvania state officials reported five; the CDC changed its rules on counting measles deaths.
The state has given over 8,500 MMR vaccines this year to fight the outbreak, emphasizing vaccination as the best protection.
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A FlyDubai flight heading to Israel faced a midair emergency when one pilot stabbed another, causing the plane to drop thousands of feet before making an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia. Passengers and crew regained control, and all aboard survived. Authorities from multiple countries are investigating the incident.
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The FlyDubai flight left the United Arab Emirates on September 30, bound for Tel Aviv, Israel.
During the flight, one pilot stabbed the other, leading to a rapid loss of altitude of over 17,000 feet.
Emergency signals were triggered on the plane, causing Israel to send fighter jets to intercept it.
The plane made an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia, where the assailant pilot was arrested.
Passengers helped regain control of the aircraft by breaking into the cockpit and assisting crew members.
Both pilots were treated for injuries after landing.
The airline has temporarily suspended flights to and from Israel while investigations continue.
The exact motive, how the weapon got aboard, and details of the cockpit struggle remain unclear.
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President Donald Trump said he asked U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche to review a report by the Inspector General. The report cleared Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell of any criminal wrongdoing related to changes at the central bank.
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President Trump publicly stated he asked Attorney General Todd Blanche to study an Inspector General report.
The report found no criminal wrongdoing by Jerome Powell regarding Federal Reserve changes.
Jerome Powell is the current Chair of the Federal Reserve, the U.S. central bank.
The Inspector General’s office is an independent watchdog that investigates government agencies.
Attorney General Todd Blanche leads the U.S. Department of Justice, responsible for law enforcement.
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A new injection given twice a year could change how HIV is prevented. However, there are big questions about who can get this drug because of issues with public funding, drug costs, and the power of pharmaceutical companies.
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The injection is given twice a year to help prevent HIV infection.
It is considered one of the most advanced HIV prevention methods.
Access to the injection is a major concern worldwide.
Public money and funding for global health are limited.
Pharmaceutical companies have strong influence over drug prices and availability.
There is a fight over how to make the injection affordable and accessible in different countries.
The issue highlights larger problems about health funding and drug pricing.
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Researchers at Kaunas University of Technology in Lithuania used artificial intelligence (AI) to study dog barks. They found that dogs’ barks contain patterns that can indicate different emotional states like happiness, anger, crying, and loneliness.
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Scientists analyzed recordings of German shepherd dogs' barks.
AI and machine learning helped identify emotional states from sound patterns.
The study focused on four emotions: happiness, anger, crying, and loneliness.
Angry barks were identified with the highest accuracy by the AI.
Researchers say barks may also communicate information about the situation, not just emotions.
Understanding dog communication requires looking at the sound, the context, and responses from other animals.
The AI cannot yet translate barks into specific messages like "I'm hungry."
Future technology might detect changes in a dog's normal barking patterns to indicate stress or discomfort.
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The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is investigating OpenAI, Anthropic, and other AI companies about possible safety problems in their AI products. This comes as AI firms agreed to self-regulate their technology in a pledge with President Trump, but concerns about safety and security remain.
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The FTC is looking into whether AI companies like OpenAI and Anthropic have taken enough safety measures for their AI models.
FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson is demanding documents and testimony from AI company executives.
The investigation started before OpenAI revealed a security breach involving its AI models impacting Hugging Face’s systems.
OpenAI paused the release of its new AI model, GPT-6.1 Astra, due to poor safety test results.
AI companies recently signed a voluntary agreement with President Trump at the White House to regulate their AI development themselves.
Florida’s attorney general requested a court order against OpenAI, citing insufficient safety precautions.
A public interest law group has sued OpenAI over the security breach, accusing the company of unfair business practices that could harm the public.
Reports indicate AI firms and researchers found tens of thousands of possible security incidents with AI systems.
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