Morocco's King Mohammed VI appointed Fatima Zahra Mansouri as the country's first woman prime minister. Mansouri, leader of the Authenticity and Modernity Party (PAM), must now form a coalition government after her party won the most seats in recent elections.
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Fatima Zahra Mansouri is Morocco’s first female prime minister.
She was the urban planning minister and mayor of Marrakech before this appointment.
Mansouri’s party, PAM, won the highest number of votes in the latest parliamentary elections.
Morocco’s king chooses the prime minister from the party with the most seats, following rules changed after 2011 protests.
Mansouri will work to create a coalition government, as no party is expected to win a clear majority.
The new government aims to invest in projects linked to the 2030 FIFA World Cup and address inflation, wages, and jobs.
Mansouri is the second Arab woman to become prime minister, after Tunisia’s Najla Bouden.
Mansouri has denied accusations of conflict of interest related to land deals and has taken legal action.
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Household energy bills in the UK are expected to rise by 16% in January, leading to a typical annual bill of about £1,999. This increase is linked to disruptions in gas supplies caused by conflict in the Middle East and low gas storage in Europe, impacting millions of households during the cold winter months.
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A 16% rise in household energy bills is forecast for January, an increase of about £276 per year.
The current typical annual energy bill is around £1,723, expected to reach nearly £1,999 after the rise.
Ofgem, the energy regulator, will announce the official January price cap adjustments in late November.
The price rise follows a 4% increase scheduled for late October, which added about £60 per year to bills.
The UK government has temporarily cut VAT on electricity, saving typical households about £45 a year.
The rise is due to disrupted gas supplies from Middle East conflicts and low gas reserves in Europe.
Around 20 million households in England, Scotland, and Wales are affected by Ofgem’s energy price cap.
Many households already owe more than £5 billion in unpaid energy bills, prompting calls for government action and debt relief schemes.
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President Donald Trump supports AI companies regulating themselves without strict government rules to speed up innovation. However, 15 candidates running for office in November want stronger government rules to make AI safer and protect people from problems like fake videos, privacy loss, and discrimination.
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President Trump met top AI company leaders like OpenAI, Meta, Google, and Nvidia at the White House to promote fast AI growth.
Trump believes AI companies are showing strong self-control and favors voluntary industry agreements.
Fifteen candidates, mostly Democrats and two independents, want tougher government AI rules, rejecting Trump's approach.
These candidates support safety tests, holding companies responsible, and protecting against deepfakes and AI misuse.
A Quinnipiac poll shows 71% of voters prefer candidates who want stricter AI rules.
Candidates named include Sam Forstag (Montana), Matt Little (Minnesota), Connie Chan (California), Elizabeth Lee (Arizona), and others.
Their goals are oversight on AI use, privacy protection, transparency, and preventing AI from harming democracy or workers.
This issue is becoming important in the 2024 elections, with voters watching candidates’ AI policies closely.
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A ProPublica reporter spent 10 weeks pretending to be a problem gambler by placing many online sports bets. He lost more than $10,000 and became a VIP customer with DraftKings, a major online sports betting company.
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Reporter Jake Pearson mimicked the behavior of a gambling addict for 10 weeks.
He placed many bets on sports through DraftKings.
Over the time, he lost more than $10,000.
Despite his heavy losses, DraftKings upgraded his account to VIP status.
The experiment aimed to see how sports betting companies react to high-risk, heavy bettors.
Pearson discussed his experience on the CBS News program "The Takeout."
DraftKings is one of the largest online sports betting platforms.
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Top technology leaders met with President Donald Trump to talk about the future of artificial intelligence (AI). While experts want stronger safety rules, President Trump emphasized that AI is changing the economy and that the U.S. must stay ahead of China.
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Tech executives had a meeting with President Trump about AI on Tuesday.
There are growing worries that AI systems could become unsafe or hard to control.
Researchers and lawmakers want stricter safety measures for AI.
President Trump said AI is transforming the economy.
He stressed that the U.S. should not lose its lead over China in AI development.
Gary Marcus, an AI expert, spoke about these concerns with Geoff Bennett.
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The Treasury Department announced a new rule to automatically enroll more than 60 million children under 18 into Trump Accounts, an investment program. This change means parents will no longer need to sign up their children manually.
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The Treasury Department is implementing automatic enrollment for Trump Accounts.
Over 60 million children under 18 will be enrolled without parental sign-up.
Trump Accounts are an investment program designed for children.
The new rule was announced and released on a Tuesday.
This change aims to increase participation in the investment program.
Parents will no longer need to take action to open these accounts for their children.
The program is part of the U.S. government's efforts related to children’s financial security.
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Jack Smith, the special counsel who led criminal investigations of President Trump, answered questions from Senate Republicans. He worked on two cases: one about efforts to change the 2020 election results and another about handling of classified documents.
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Jack Smith is a special counsel working for the Department of Justice.
He led two investigations involving President Donald Trump.
One investigation looked at Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
The other investigation concerned how Trump handled classified documents.
Smith appeared before the Senate to answer questions from Republican senators.
The hearing took place on a Tuesday.
The coverage was reported by Justice correspondent Ali Rogin.
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A new book called "The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East" explains how the Middle East became unstable today. The author, Simon Sebag Montefiore, discusses the history and events that shaped the region.
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The book is titled "The Cauldron: The Making of the Modern Middle East."
It looks at the history behind the current instability in the Middle East.
Simon Sebag Montefiore is the author of the book.
The author appeared on the CBS News show "The Takeout" to talk about the book.
The book explores key moments and decisions that influenced the region’s political and social situation.
The Middle East is known for having many conflicts and complex political issues.
The book aims to help readers understand the causes of instability in the region.
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President Donald Trump and leaders from major AI companies signed a voluntary agreement to improve safety checks for artificial intelligence. The agreement includes internal controls, outside audits, and board oversight, but does not impose government rules, as Trump supports fast AI development.
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The agreement is a voluntary, non-binding deal signed at the White House on September 29, 2026.
Companies will set up strong internal safety controls and have independent auditors check them.
Each company's board will create a committee to review audit reports.
The accord leaves open the option of future laws but does not impose any now.
CEOs from Google, Meta, OpenAI, Nvidia, Anthropic, and Elon Musk’s xAI signed the agreement.
President Trump praised AI’s potential for economic growth and encouraged rapid AI development without government limits.
Some CEOs, like Anthropic’s Dario Amodei, warned about real risks in AI and the need for careful risk management.
Trump plans to appoint a person to oversee the agreement and create a committee to monitor AI safety efforts.
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A 77-year-old man named Curtis Wilkie Beasley was put to death in Florida for a 1995 hammer attack that killed a woman. He became the 16th person executed in Florida this year, which is close to the state’s record number of executions since 1976.
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Curtis Wilkie Beasley was executed by lethal injection at a Florida state prison near Starke.
He was convicted of first-degree murder, robbery, and grand theft auto for attacking Carolyn Monfort with a hammer in 1995.
Beasley was 77 years old and had cognitive decline, but courts ruled his execution was not cruel or unusual punishment.
Florida has executed seven prisoners over 70 years old in 2024.
Beasley is the 29th person executed in the U.S. this year, all men.
Tennessee plans to execute a woman for the first time in 200 years on Wednesday.
Florida is nearing its record of 19 executions in one year, set last year.
Two more executions are scheduled in Florida, but Governor Ron DeSantis has temporarily paused the next one due to questions about a prisoner’s mental health.
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The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to keep deporting migrants to countries that are not their home countries for now. Meanwhile, federal prosecutors charged a Venezuelan delivery driver, who was shot by an ICE officer, with assaulting a federal officer. Dutch police arrested a suspected member of a hacking group linked to breaking into the FBI's jobs database.
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The Supreme Court permitted the Trump administration to continue deporting migrants to third countries temporarily.
Migrants can be sent to countries other than their own under this ruling.
A Venezuelan delivery driver was charged with assaulting a federal officer after being shot by an ICE officer.
The ICE officer was involved in the shooting of the driver.
Dutch police arrested a suspect linked to the ShinyHunters hacking group.
ShinyHunters claims responsibility for hacking the FBI's jobs database.
The FBI jobs database contains information about federal employment and hiring.
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New York prosecutors have restarted a criminal investigation into a 2024 alleged gang rape at Cornell University. The woman who reported the assault had sued the school and others after no criminal charges were initially filed, although Cornell took some disciplinary steps like suspensions and expulsions.
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The alleged gang rape happened at Cornell University in 2024.
At first, no criminal charges were made by prosecutors.
The woman who reported the assault filed a lawsuit against Cornell and others involved.
Cornell University conducted its own investigation.
The school punished some people with suspensions and expulsions after the investigation.
New York prosecutors have now reopened the criminal investigation into this case.
NPR’s Amna Nawaz discussed the situation with reporter Brian Mann.
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A new Marist poll shows that Democrats are ahead in Ohio’s midterm races for the U.S. Senate and governor. Political strategists from both parties discuss these changes in the race.
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The poll was conducted by Marist and focuses on Ohio's midterm elections.
Democrats are leading in both the Senate and governor races in Ohio.
The poll results suggest a shift in voter preference compared to earlier data.
Republican and Democratic strategists, David Avella and Kendra Barkoff Lamy, analyzed the poll results.
The discussion about this poll happened on CBS News’ program called "The Takeout."
Ohio’s midterm elections are important for determining representation in the U.S. government.
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The United Nations Security Council has extended the Gang Suppression Force (GSF) mandate in Haiti until March 31, 2027. The GSF is an international security team working to reduce gang violence amid ongoing challenges in Haiti.
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The UN Security Council voted to keep the Gang Suppression Force in Haiti for six more years.
The GSF can work with Haitian military forces or act on its own to fight gangs.
About 1,500 GSF troops are in Haiti now, with 4,000 more expected soon.
China, Russia, and Pakistan did not vote for the extension, doubting the plan’s success.
Gang violence in Haiti remains very high, with many areas controlled by gangs.
Haiti has not held national elections for almost 10 years, partly due to security problems.
Over 1.5 million people have been forced to leave their homes because of gang violence.
Recent attacks by gangs have caused more deaths and destruction in Haiti.
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Democrats have a good chance to win back the House of Representatives in the upcoming midterm elections. If they do, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries may become Speaker of the House and focus on topics like the economy, government spending, and President Donald Trump's plans.
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Recent polls show Democrats likely to regain control of the House.
Hakeem Jeffries is the current House Minority Leader.
If Democrats win, Jeffries could become Speaker of the House.
Key discussion topics include the economy and government spending.
President Donald Trump's agenda will be an important issue in Congress.
Jeffries spoke about these topics in an interview with Geoff Bennett.
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South African President Cyril Ramaphosa announced a national effort to clean up dangerous areas after 12 women were found murdered near Johannesburg within two months. The government will conduct safety checks, fix risky environments, and introduce new measures to reduce violence against women, which remains a serious problem in South Africa.
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Twelve women were found dead in one area east of Johannesburg between July and September.
President Ramaphosa called the violence against women unacceptable and said more must be done to protect them.
Police have made four arrests but have not confirmed if one person is responsible for all the killings.
The government will conduct safety audits in every municipality to identify and fix unsafe places like broken streetlights and unsecured parks.
An enforcement plan will target alcohol-related violence, which worsens attacks but does not cause them.
Ramaphosa emphasized that violence starts with harmful attitudes toward women, not just physical acts.
He urged men and boys to help stop gender-based violence.
South Africa has a high murder rate, with over 5,400 people killed from April to June 2024, including many women.
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Six Flags Magic Mountain in California has permanently closed the X2 rollercoaster after hundreds of riders reported brain injuries linked to the ride. The park said the decision was made to protect guests, though some law firms criticize that it came too late for those already hurt.
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The X2 rollercoaster has been closed since July and is now permanently shut down.
Hundreds of riders have claimed they suffered brain injuries after riding the X2.
Lawsuits have been filed against Six Flags by people injured on the ride, including a wrongful death case.
Six Flags says the ride passed safety tests but chose to close it because guest safety is important.
The ride, first known as X in 2002, was redesigned and renamed X2 in 2008.
Over 16 million people have ridden X2 since its reopening.
A law firm said some injuries required emergency brain surgery and many victims still struggle to recover.
Legal experts urge stronger safety regulations and oversight to prevent similar incidents in the future.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani introduced a wide-ranging plan to fight antisemitism and hate crimes targeting Jewish people. He aims to address worries from critics who think his strong criticism of Israel might be antisemitic.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a new plan to combat antisemitism in New York City.
The plan targets hate crimes and discrimination against Jewish people.
Mamdani has been a vocal critic of Israel, which some people have seen as antisemitic.
The plan seeks to ease concerns from those critics about his stance.
This announcement was made publicly on a Tuesday.
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Estonia has officially blamed Russia for an arson attack on a robotics company in August, calling it part of a series of Russian sabotage acts in Europe. In Poland, officials are warning that Russia may try a large attack to challenge NATO’s defenses near the border with Russia’s Kaliningrad region.
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Estonia accused Russia of setting fire to a robotics company in August.
This arson is seen as part of multiple sabotage actions by Russia in Europe.
Poland’s leaders are concerned about a possible major Russian attack.
The potential attack is believed to be a test of NATO’s defense systems.
The Polish-Russian border area involved is near Kaliningrad, a Russian territory.
NATO is a military alliance of Western countries that includes Poland and Estonia.
The situation is raising tensions in Eastern Europe and among NATO members.
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A new obesity drug called retatrutide helped people lose up to 25 percent of their body weight in a clinical trial lasting 80 weeks, with even greater weight loss after about two years. The drug also improved health problems related to obesity, like knee pain, sleep apnea, and measures of heart and metabolic health.
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Retatrutide was tested in a trial with 2,339 participants across 11 countries.
Participants lost an average of 25 percent of their body weight on the highest dose after 80 weeks, increasing to 30 percent after 104 weeks.
Over a third of patients lost 30 percent or more of their weight.
The drug reduced knee pain by up to 62 percent in participants with knee osteoarthritis linked to obesity.
It lowered obstructive sleep apnea events by up to 57 percent in affected participants.
Retatrutide improved blood pressure, triglycerides (blood fats), and bad cholesterol (LDL).
More than 90 percent of participants with prediabetes saw the condition resolve by the end of the trial.
Retatrutide combines three hormones (GLP-1, GIP, and glucagon) to control appetite, blood sugar, and metabolism, improving on earlier obesity drugs.
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