Chris Sununu, President and CEO of Airlines for America, said that flight prices are rising because the cost of jet fuel has more than doubled. He linked this increase to higher oil prices caused by the ongoing conflict involving President Trump's actions in Iran.
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Flight costs are increasing significantly.
The price of jet fuel has more than doubled recently.
Higher oil prices are connected to tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
President Trump is involved in the current situation with Iran.
Chris Sununu is the President and CEO of Airlines for America, a group that represents airlines.
The airline industry is facing challenges due to these rising fuel and flight costs.
CBS News reported on this issue and provided additional news updates.
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US inflation rose at a slower pace than expected in August, leading to hopes that the Federal Reserve may delay raising interest rates next month. Strong consumer spending and business investment helped the economy grow well in the second quarter, while job growth in September was better than expected.
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The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index rose 3.4% in August, below the 3.7% forecast.
The US economy grew steadily in the second quarter, driven by consumer spending and AI-related business investment.
Traders now estimate about a 35% chance of a Federal Reserve interest rate increase in October, down from about 45%.
President Trump faces pressure to address inflation ahead of midterm elections, with economic concerns a top voter issue.
Major US stock indexes (Dow Jones, S&P 500, Nasdaq) rose following the inflation report.
The 10-year Treasury bond yield stayed steady near its highest level since 2007.
Five men were arrested near RAF Fairford, a US-operated military base in Gloucestershire, on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act after three vans were found nearby. No explosives were discovered, and the men were released on bail, while around 85 homes were evacuated overnight during a police investigation.
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The incident happened near RAF Fairford, used by the US military.
Police found three suspicious vans near the base around 12:45 AM on Sunday.
A 400-meter safety cordon was set up and a bomb disposal team examined the vans.
Police discovered petrol but no bombs or explosives in the vans.
Five UK men in their early 20s from London were arrested and later released on bail.
About 85 homes nearby were evacuated in the middle of the night as a safety measure.
Some residents reported distress, including a child frightened by armed police.
Residents said they did not receive clear information before or after the event, causing worry.
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Julie Chen Moonves, host of "Big Brother," and Phil Keoghan, host of "The Amazing Race," discuss their experiences hosting long-running reality TV shows. The segment appears in CBS News' "Between Us" series.
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Julie Chen Moonves hosts the reality show "Big Brother."
Phil Keoghan hosts the reality competition "The Amazing Race."
Both shows have been on TV for many years.
They share insights about their hosting careers.
This discussion is part of a CBS News video segment called "Between Us."
The segment is about 3 minutes and 47 seconds long.
The program aired recently on CBS Mornings Live.
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The article encourages Americans to address new challenges by relying on free markets, entrepreneurship, respect for private property, and the rule of law. It warns against letting political agendas distort honest and accurate discussions on these issues.
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Americans have historically met challenges through free-market solutions.
Entrepreneurial spirit is seen as a key strength in addressing new problems.
Respect for private property and the rule of law are important principles in the response.
The article calls for honest and accurate discussion without political bias.
It opposes fear-based political tactics that may mislead the public.
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A report by NewsGuard found that Russian disinformation campaigns have greatly increased fake news stories that copy real media brands, especially French outlets, ahead of the 2027 French Presidential elections. These campaigns aim to weaken trust in news, hurt support for Ukraine, and disrupt European democracies.
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Russian-linked groups created 950 fake news stories mimicking 163 trusted news brands in 21 countries.
Fake news stories mimicking French media outlets increased by 850% from early 2025 to early 2026.
Eight of the 15 most imitated media brands by Russian disinformation are French, including FRANCE 24 and Euronews.
The campaigns aim to discredit support for Ukraine, damage Western leaders’ reputations, stir conflict within Europe, and interfere in elections.
Russian disinformation groups involved include Matriochka, Storm-1516, and Doppelganger.
Fake stories often appear immediately after French officials show support for Ukraine, such as speeches or visits to Kyiv.
Some fake news targeted three French presidential candidates known for supporting Ukraine: Raphaël Glucksmann, Gabriel Attal, and Édouard Philippe.
Creating fake news sites and articles has become cheap and easier due to artificial intelligence (AI).
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CBS Mornings is promoting special discounts on products through its CBS Deals website. Shoppers can access these exclusive offers online, with CBS earning commissions from sales made through the site.
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CBS Mornings features exclusive product deals on their CBS Deals website.
Visitors can buy items online by going to cbsdeals.com.
CBS earns money from commissions when people purchase through their site.
The deals aim to improve everyday lifestyle with selected products.
The promotion is regularly updated with new offers.
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Andy Burnham gave a very emotional speech at the Labour party conference, which moved many ministers to tears. After the speech, he encouraged his team to prepare strongly for upcoming political challenges, promising to support them fully.
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Andy Burnham delivered a speech at the Labour conference that showed strong emotion, especially when mentioning his late father.
Several ministers, including Ed Miliband, were moved emotionally by the speech.
Burnham revised the speech extensively, even making changes moments before going on stage.
The speech included topics like Brexit, electoral reform, and public control, which are usually controversial within the party.
Burnham held a private meeting with cabinet ministers before the speech to explain his views and get their feedback.
After the speech, Burnham urged his ministers to be ready and fight hard, promising they would have the necessary support.
Some ministers admitted they found parts of the speech challenging but were convinced by Burnham's arguments.
The Labour party conference ended with a sense of renewed unity and purpose among its members.
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A Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after an emergency signal was sent when one pilot reportedly stabbed the other and tried to crash the plane. Passengers and crew managed to regain control, and the plane landed safely in Saudi Arabia where both pilots received hospital treatment.
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The flight was traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv and was diverted over Jordanian airspace to Saudi Arabia.
An emergency distress signal indicating unlawful interference was sent from the plane.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu said one pilot stabbed the other and attempted to crash the plane.
Passengers and onboard crew took control of the plane to stop the attack.
The plane landed safely at Tabuk Regional Airport in Saudi Arabia.
Both the captain and first officer were hospitalized with injuries.
Israeli officials described the event as a possible attempted terrorist attack.
Saudi authorities are investigating and interrogating the pilot involved.
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Starting October 1, new immigration rules will affect some green card applicants, Medicaid eligibility, and visa screening based on social media. The State Department’s October 2026 Visa Bulletin sets new dates for when immigrants can apply or get approval for green cards, benefiting some groups like Indian workers and investors but causing delays for others.
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The new fiscal year begins October 1 with updates on immigration and Medicaid for certain immigrants.
India’s EB-2 and EB-5 green card categories reopen, allowing some applicants with older priority dates to move forward.
China’s visa filing dates move forward significantly for some employment categories.
Some countries, including Mexico and the Philippines, face delays in their EB-2 and EB-3 employment-based visa categories.
Family-sponsored visa categories show mostly positive date advances, helping spouses, children, and siblings of U.S. residents and citizens.
The Visa Bulletin uses two charts: Final Action Dates (final approvals) and Dates for Filing (when applicants can submit paperwork early).
Some immigrants receiving Medicaid or CHIP may face tighter eligibility starting October.
Social media checks for visa applicants are expanding to add extra screening steps.
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New federal rules for the food stamp program (SNAP) now require people aged 18 to 64 to work or volunteer at least 80 hours a month to receive benefits. These rules, signed into law by President Donald Trump, have caused many people to lose benefits and put financial pressure on states that run SNAP.
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SNAP work requirements now apply to people up to age 64, extending from the previous cutoff at age 54.
About 5.7 million people have lost SNAP benefits since the new law, called the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), was signed on July 4, 2025.
States will have to pay more of the program’s administrative costs starting October 1, increasing from 50% to 75%.
From October 2027, states with high error rates in SNAP payments might pay up to 15% of benefits, which the federal government used to cover.
Error rates can come from mistakes like misspelled names or wrong addresses, not just fraud.
The decline in SNAP enrollment is linked to tougher work rules and new state costs.
Some states, like Alabama, face big financial challenges and may consider ending the SNAP program if costs get too high.
Experts warn the changes are causing confusion and delays in SNAP offices, which hurts people who rely on food assistance.
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California has passed a new law requiring the state to track pesticides that contain substances called PFAS, often called "forever chemicals." These chemicals are very durable in the environment and may cause health risks.
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California is the largest agricultural producer in the U.S.
Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1603 into law on Sunday.
The law requires the California Department of Pesticide Regulation to identify pesticides that contain PFAS chemicals.
PFAS stands for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
PFAS are called "forever chemicals" because they do not break down easily and can remain in the environment for a long time.
These chemicals have raised health concerns, including potential links to cancer and other illnesses.
The law aims to improve tracking and possibly regulate pesticide use involving PFAS to protect public health and the environment.
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Wazwan is a traditional multi-course lamb feast from Kashmir that has been part of wedding celebrations for about 600 years. It started in the 14th century with chefs from Central Asia and remains important to Kashmiri culture, though modern life is changing how it is prepared and served.
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Wazwan is a special lamb feast central to weddings in Kashmir.
It arrived in Kashmir in the 14th century with Central Asian rulers and their chefs.
Originally, there were only seven mutton dishes; today, there are about 20.
The number of dishes and amount of meat usually shows how wealthy a family is.
Preparing Wazwan involves pounding lightly spiced meat by hand and slowly cooking it over wood fires.
A veteran chef, Ghulam Nabi Baba, has practiced this tradition since he was 15.
Baba’s son now runs a restaurant instead of cooking at weddings, showing changes in how Wazwan is shared today.
The feast remains a strong symbol of Kashmiri identity despite these changes.
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An NHS trust in East Kent, UK, apologized after a review found that eight babies who were stillborn between June 2025 and March 2026 might have survived with better care. The review identified repeated problems in how high-risk pregnancies, fetal growth checks, and maternity services were handled. Despite previous warnings, more stillbirths happened, prompting further investigation.
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Eight stillbirths occurred at East Kent Hospitals NHS Trust from June 2025 to March 2026.
The trust admitted failings and apologized to affected families.
Problems included poor management of high-risk pregnancies, fetal monitoring, and use of interpreter services.
Since the report, seven more stillbirths have happened, with three occurring in August 2026 alone.
The babies all died after 34 weeks of pregnancy.
A similar report three years ago found 45 babies might have survived with better care at the same trust.
The trust runs two hospitals: William Harvey Hospital in Ashford and Queen Elizabeth the Queen Mother Hospital in Margate.
The trust is implementing recommendations to improve care for pregnant women at high risk.
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Julie Chen Moonves, host of “Big Brother,” and Phil Keoghan, host of “The Amazing Race,” talk about their experiences working on some of the longest-running reality TV shows. They discuss their careers and what it means to be part of popular television series that have lasted many years.
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Julie Chen Moonves hosts the reality show “Big Brother.”
Phil Keoghan hosts the reality show “The Amazing Race.”
Both shows are among the longest-running reality TV series.
The hosts appeared in a new interview series called “Between Us.”
The interview focuses on their careers and experiences on these shows.
Both shows have been popular for many seasons.
The discussion highlights the challenges and rewards of working in reality TV.
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Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to fire about 20% of top generals and admirals in the US Armed Forces. This move is part of a larger effort to change military leadership and culture, following earlier personnel cuts.
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Hegseth will announce firings at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia.
There are over 800 active generals and admirals in the US military branches.
About 20% of these top officers are expected to be removed.
Since Hegseth became defence secretary, at least 20 high-ranking leaders have left or been fired.
Hegseth wants to promote a "war fighter ethos" and has renamed the defense department the Department of War.
Some civil rights groups accuse Hegseth of blocking promotions of Black people and women.
Senator Mark Kelly criticized the firings, saying experienced military leaders are being removed.
A report said having too many senior leaders can cost more and slow decisions.
The military leadership changes happen as the US is involved in a long conflict with Iran alongside Israel.
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The Dogist, a popular social media figure, announced the top three finalists for People magazine's contest to find the "World's Cutest Rescue Dog." The winner of the contest will be revealed on October 19.
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Elias Weiss Friedman, known as the Dogist, is known for sharing dog photos on social media.
The Dogist appeared on CBS Mornings to announce the finalists.
The contest is called "World's Cutest Rescue Dog" and is organized by People magazine.
Three finalist dogs have been chosen from rescue dogs.
The winner will be announced on October 19.
The contest celebrates rescue dogs, which are dogs saved from difficult situations.
This event is part of a broader effort to highlight adoption and rescue stories.
CBS Mornings covered the announcement live.
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Billionaire Ken Griffin is donating $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, the largest single donation in US education history. The money will support a new campus in Miami and strengthen programs like computer science and financial aid at the Pittsburgh campus.
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Ken Griffin is the founder and CEO of Citadel, a highly profitable hedge fund.
$3 billion donation is the biggest single gift ever given to a U.S. university.
Funds will be used to build a new campus in Miami and enhance Carnegie Mellon’s Pittsburgh campus.
The Miami campus will open in 2027 and focus on solving big social challenges like health, security, and climate.
$1 billion of the donation will support Carnegie Mellon’s computer science school, renamed the Kenneth C Griffin School of Computer Science.
Griffin has donated around $2.4 billion to Miami-area causes since moving Citadel’s headquarters there in 2022.
Griffin will join Carnegie Mellon’s board of trustees, which includes other billionaire donors.
The donation reflects growing interest in funding science and tech education as artificial intelligence changes the economy.
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A new hacking method called the Relapse exploit can jailbreak PlayStation 5 consoles running firmware up to version 13.6. This update allows more users to run unofficial software and backups on their PS5, expanding the console hacking options.
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The Relapse exploit works on PS5 firmware versions up to 13.6, released in July 2023.
Firmware version 14.00.00, released in mid-September 2023, is not yet hackable with this method.
Jailbreaking means users can run software that Sony does not officially allow, like game backups and homebrew apps.
The exploit takes advantage of a known vulnerability in the PS5’s web browser.
Previous exploits only worked on older firmware and could cause system delays of up to 50 minutes per try.
Many PS5 games require the latest firmware to play, so hacking newer versions broadens the number of usable games with jailbroken consoles.
Some developers are also working on a full Linux system for the PS5, but it only works on much older firmware versions.
This new exploit makes it easier for more people to jailbreak their PS5 without needing to find older consoles.
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Bob Stallman, former president of the Texas Farm Bureau, criticized Ken Paxton and said Texas ranchers should not vote for him in the Senate race. Stallman called Paxton corrupt and questioned his morals, especially over Paxton's response to a U.S. policy allowing increased imported beef, which Stallman said hurt Texas ranchers.
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Bob Stallman, once head of the Texas Farm Bureau, wrote an opinion piece against Ken Paxton.
Stallman called Paxton corrupt and said he should not be elected to the U.S. Senate.
The Texas Farm Bureau officially endorsed Paxton, praising his work for farmers and ranchers.
Paxton was impeached by the Texas House in 2023 but acquitted by the Texas Senate.
Paxton faced allegations of adultery during a divorce filed by his wife Angela Paxton, who still endorsed him.
President Donald Trump announced a plan to allow 300,000 metric tons of imported beef at lower prices, which many Texas ranchers opposed.
Stallman criticized Paxton for not opposing the imported beef plan, suggesting it was to keep President Trump’s support.
Democrat James Talarico spoke against the beef import plan and got support from some ranchers and a former Paxton aide who turned whistleblower.
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