Hurricane Polo, a Category 2 storm, hit Baja California Sur in Mexico with strong winds and heavy rain, causing flooding and downed trees but no serious damage or loss of life. The hurricane weakened as it moved northeast, and authorities prepared shelters and closed ports. The storm could bring more rain and flooding to parts of the U.S. Southwest later in the week.
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Hurricane Polo made landfall in Baja California Sur with winds of 110 mph (175 kph).
The storm caused flooding and fallen trees but no major damage or deaths.
About 700 people stayed in shelters but were expected to return home soon.
Polo weakened to a Category 1 hurricane as it moved northeast.
The Mexican government closed ports and suspended nonessential activities in some areas.
Polo is expected to bring 6-12 inches (15-30 cm) of rain and flood risk to parts of Baja California Sur.
The storm could also cause heavy rain and flash floods in the U.S. Southwest, including Arizona, Utah, New Mexico, and Texas.
Meanwhile, Tropical Storm Rachel and Hurricane Nolo were active in the Pacific, with Nolo moving away from Hawaii.
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Fatima Zahra El Mansouri has been named Morocco's first female prime minister after her party, the Authenticity and Modernity Party (Pam), won the most seats in recent elections. She was chosen by King Mohammed VI and will need to form a coalition government as her party does not have a majority.
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El Mansouri is Morocco’s first female prime minister and only the second woman to lead a government in the Arab world.
She is 50 years old, a lawyer by training, and has been mayor of Marrakesh for several years.
Her party, Pam, won 97 out of 395 seats in the parliamentary elections.
Morocco’s king appoints the prime minister from the party with the most seats in parliament.
Pam will need to form a coalition to reach the 198 seats needed for a majority.
The party has fallen out with the National Rally of Independents, a previous coalition partner.
The Islamist Justice and Development Party won 54 seats but chose to remain in opposition.
Morocco is a constitutional monarchy where the king holds most power.
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Andy Burnham gave his first speech as the new prime minister of the UK and received a very positive response from the Labour Party conference. He shared personal stories to explain his plans for big changes in areas like social care and public services but warned that some promises will take time because of the country’s money situation.
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Andy Burnham is the new prime minister of the UK and spoke for the first time at the Labour Party conference.
The conference theme was "Hope Again," but Burnham emphasized the need to "Try Again" for change.
Burnham’s speech included personal stories about his family to explain why he wants to improve care services and public control of utilities.
He avoided attacking political opponents and focused on Labour’s goals.
Some important changes, like changing social care funding and the Brexit approach, will not happen immediately because of financial limits.
Burnham said he wants to move faster but must be honest about what the country can afford.
Labour conference attendees showed strong support but also concern about the slow pace of change.
Cabinet members recognize that people want to see real benefits soon, especially to help with the cost of living.
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Barclays has delayed its plan to require UK staff to work in the office at least three days a week until 2027 after many employees protested. The bank will review its flexible working rules and allow some staff to ask for permission to continue remote work for now.
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Barclays planned for UK staff to come into the office three days a week starting October 5.
Senior staff were expected to come in four days a week under the new rules.
Currently, staff only need to be in the office two days a week.
Thousands of employees signed a letter, through the Unite union, asking for help with travel costs and exceptions for people living far from work.
Barclays will let staff delay following the new rules until 2027 if they get approval from their manager.
The bank is reviewing its flexible work policy to better support employees.
Other banks like JP Morgan and Revolut are also requiring more office presence after Covid.
Unite union wants specific changes, such as fewer required office days for carers or disabled staff and help with travel and meal costs.
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The Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act by a vote of 77-22. President Donald Trump praised the bill, which aims to create one national system for college sports rules, including athlete compensation, eligibility, and media rights.
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The Senate approved the Protect College Sports Act on Monday night with a 77-22 vote.
President Donald Trump supports the bill and promised to sign it into law immediately.
The legislation sets uniform national rules for how college athletes can earn money from their name, image, and likeness (NIL).
It limits how much money schools can give directly to athletes.
Athletes can transfer once without losing a year of eligibility and generally have five years to compete in college sports.
Colleges can negotiate broadcasting deals together to better control game marketing and distribution.
The NCAA will oversee compliance and gets legal protection from certain federal lawsuits under the bill.
Some senators worry the NCAA could gain too much power without giving athletes enough influence.
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The CDC updated its measles report to include a second death in 2026, raising the national total to two. Pennsylvania reports four deaths linked to a measles outbreak with over 900 cases, but the CDC’s numbers are currently lower than Pennsylvania’s.
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The CDC added one more measles death for 2026, totaling two deaths nationwide.
Pennsylvania has reported four measles-related deaths in the same outbreak.
The outbreak in Pennsylvania has more than 900 confirmed measles cases.
The CDC’s national measles data is currently lower than Pennsylvania’s official numbers.
Measles is a contagious viral disease that can cause serious health problems.
The CDC tracks measles cases and deaths across the United States.
Differences in reporting may occur between state and federal health agencies.
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Tennessee plans to execute Christa Pike, the only woman on its death row, by lethal injection, making her the first woman executed in the state in 200 years. Pike has been jailed since 1995 for the murder of her former classmate, Colleen Slemmer, a crime committed when Pike was 18 years old.
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Christa Pike, now 50, was convicted of murdering Colleen Slemmer in 1995 at age 18.
The murder involved torture and lasted 30 minutes to an hour, with Slemmer suffering severe injuries including cuts and beatings.
Pike's boyfriend and a friend helped in the attack; the boyfriend was not sentenced to death due to being a minor at the time.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee denied Pike's clemency petition, allowing the execution to proceed.
International groups, including the United Nations, urged the governor to commute the sentence, citing Pike’s history of childhood abuse, mental illness, and time spent in isolation on death row.
Pike's legal team said she has changed, receiving treatment for mental illness and supporting other women in prison.
Pike expressed remorse and acknowledged the harm caused by her actions.
This will be the first execution of a woman in Tennessee in two centuries.
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Assistant Secretary Alex J. Adams says the Head Start program should allow more local control in how it operates. He believes this change can help fix problems like fewer children enrolling and higher expenses caused by strict federal rules.
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Head Start is a federal program that supports early childhood education.
Enrollment in Head Start has been going down.
Costs for running Head Start have been increasing.
Assistant Secretary Alex J. Adams identifies strict federal rules as a key reason for these issues.
He suggests giving local agencies more flexibility in how they run the program.
The goal is to improve enrollment numbers and control costs by reducing federal restrictions.
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The CDC has confirmed a second measles death in the US amid a large outbreak across 47 states, with over 3,600 confirmed cases. Pennsylvania, the hardest-hit state, reports more deaths and cases than the CDC's national data due to a disagreement over death reporting.
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The CDC confirmed two measles deaths in the US but did not specify the states.
Pennsylvania reported more than 900 measles cases and four deaths but these deaths are not included in the CDC's national count.
The CDC now uses death data from the National Center for Health Statistics for national measles deaths.
Pennsylvania had 114 new measles cases in one week, with one-third of new cases in children under 18.
Less than 1% of measles cases are in people fully vaccinated with the MMR vaccine.
Measles was declared eliminated in the US in 2000 but cases in 2024 are the highest since 1991.
The CDC has lost about one-third of its workforce recently, with over 3,800 fewer employees this year.
Measles is highly contagious and can cause severe symptoms, including fever, cough, and rash; two doses of the MMR vaccine offer strong protection.
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New York City officials have raised the fine to $250 for not properly throwing away used medical needles called GLP-1 injector pens. These used pens have been causing injuries to sanitation workers who handle trash.
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Used GLP-1 injector pens are medical sharps that can cause injuries.
Sanitation workers in New York City have been hurt by these improperly disposed pens.
The city increased the fine to $250 for people who do not throw away medical sharps correctly.
GLP-1 pens are used for injecting medication, often for diabetes or weight loss.
Proper disposal of medical sharps helps keep city workers safe.
The fine increase is part of an effort to reduce injuries and improve public health.
New York City enforces rules about safely getting rid of used needles and pens.
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Dozens of people in Gaza held funerals for family members who were killed in an Israeli strike in October 2023. They buried the broken remains of their loved ones during the mourning.
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The event took place in Gaza.
Many people gathered to mourn family members.
The relatives died in an Israeli military strike.
The strike happened in October 2023.
Those buried were in fragmented remains.
The funerals showed the ongoing impact of the conflict.
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The boss of the company that runs the Eiffel Tower will leave his job after female workers were replaced by men during a visit by a Hindu religious group. The visit caused protests, and an investigation found mistakes in how the event was handled, leading to promises for gender equality training.
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Patrick Branco Ruivo, director of the Eiffel Tower since 2018, will step down at the end of the year.
Female staff were asked to leave and replaced by male staff during a visit by about 100 members of the BAPS Hindu group.
BAPS practices strict separation of men and women during religious activities and requested limited interaction with women for the visit.
Staff went on strike to protest the treatment of female workers.
French politicians condemned the decision to remove female employees during the visit.
The company running the tower admitted to "unacceptable" mistakes and promised new gender equality measures.
BAPS apologized for the incident and said they value respect and service.
BAPS is a global Hindu organization that follows teachings from the 18th century focused on men and women being separate in some activities.
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Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates have had a falling out over Yemen due to conflicts involving local forces. Recent Houthi military advances have led regional leaders, including Israel’s prime minister, to encourage the two countries to work together again to fight the Houthis and stabilize the region.
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Saudi Arabia and the UAE both backed forces against the Houthi rebels in Yemen.
Their relationship worsened in January after Saudi forces attacked the UAE-aligned Southern Transitional Council (STC).
The UAE has largely withdrawn from direct involvement in Yemen since the split.
In September, the Houthi rebels advanced to the Bab al-Mandab strait, threatening a key shipping route.
Talks have taken place involving Saudi, UAE, and Israeli leaders to explore cooperation against the Houthis.
Saudi Arabia’s defense minister met with the UAE vice president to discuss possible reconciliation.
The Southern Transitional Council remains a divisive force, with the UAE supporting it and Saudi Arabia opposing it.
The UN-backed Yemeni government and southern separatists have differing goals, complicating peace efforts.
The U.S. has privately encouraged Saudi Arabia and the UAE to unify their military efforts in Yemen.
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Representative Ro Khanna said that if Democrats win back control of Congress after the November elections, they should make reviewing government files about Jeffrey Epstein a top priority. He emphasized this focus is about supporting survivors, not political gain.
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Rep. Ro Khanna is from California and a member of the Democratic Party.
Jeffrey Epstein was a convicted sex offender.
Khanna spoke about the importance of examining government files related to Epstein.
This priority is linked to helping survivors of Epstein’s crimes.
The upcoming midterm elections in November could change which party controls Congress.
Khanna made these remarks during an interview on CNN’s show “The Arena” with Kasie Hunt.
He stated this issue should not be seen as political but as a matter of justice for survivors.
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In Texas, a political candidate named Bo French has made comments about hanging and public execution toward opponents, including a Black former president. Despite these remarks, President Donald Trump and other Republicans continue to support him.
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Bo French is running for elected office in Texas.
He has used violent language, including talk about hanging and public execution, against his political opponents.
His targets include a Black former U.S. president.
President Donald Trump still endorses Bo French.
Other Republicans have not withdrawn their support for Bo French.
The use of such language has raised concerns about its appropriateness in politics.
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Researchers are preparing to visit Nikumaroro, a remote island in the Pacific Ocean, to investigate an underwater object that might be the wreckage of Amelia Earhart’s lost airplane. The object was first spotted in satellite images and is believed to possibly be part of Earhart’s Lockheed Electra plane, which disappeared in 1937 during her attempt to fly around the world.
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Amelia Earhart was a famous American pilot who disappeared in 1937 while flying around the world.
A mysterious object was seen in satellite images of Nikumaroro lagoon in Kiribati, a remote Pacific island.
This object is called the Taraia Object and may be the remains of Earhart’s airplane.
The object was first noticed in 2020 but appears in images from 2015 as well.
Tropical Cyclone Pam in 2015 might have uncovered the object by moving sediment in the lagoon.
Researchers from Purdue University and the Archaeological Legacy Institute will use underwater surveys and archaeology to study the object.
President Donald Trump ordered the FBI in 2025 to release all government records about Earhart's final flight.
The expedition aims to confirm if the object is airplane wreckage or a natural formation.
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A small plane crashed in a cornfield near East Troy, Wisconsin, while a group of skydivers were airborne nearby. Some of the skydivers, who are also trained paramedics, jumped to the crash site to help injured victims until emergency services arrived.
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The plane was a single-engine Beechcraft 35-A33 Debonair from 1961.
Four people were on board; three were taken to the hospital and one treated at the scene.
All victims are expected to survive.
The skydivers saw the crash while preparing for a recreational jump.
Two of the skydivers who assisted have paramedic training.
The crash site was hard to reach by road, so the skydivers’ aerial help was important.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the crash.
No identities of the victims have been released yet.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a major change to the way the state pension is increased each year. Instead of the current “triple lock” system that includes earnings growth, pension rises will now be based only on inflation or 2.5%, whichever is higher, with earnings growth considered over a longer time. This change aims to save the government billions over the coming decades.
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The current triple lock increases state pensions by the highest of inflation, 2.5%, or average earnings growth annually.
Burnham’s plan removes the yearly link to earnings growth, keeping only inflation or 2.5%, whichever is higher.
Earnings growth will still be considered but smoothed over many years to keep pensions stable relative to wages by 2030.
This policy change is expected to save the government around £9 billion per year if it had started in 2011.
Actual savings are forecasted to reach about £15 billion a year by 2040.
The change requires support from MPs and will involve a vote to officially amend the pension system.
The government hopes this move shows financial responsibility to markets and the public.
It is part of wider plans involving social care funding and other economic policies post-Brexit.
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Russia has increased its daytime missile strikes in Ukraine, targeting places such as a science academy and a medical center. These attacks are part of ongoing conflict between the two countries.
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Russia is carrying out more daytime missile strikes in Ukraine.
Targets include a science academy and a medical center.
The strikes are part of the ongoing war in Ukraine.
CBS News reporter Aidan Stretch provided the coverage.
The attacks threaten civilian and scientific infrastructure.
The situation remains tense with continued Russian military actions.
These events are occurring amid a broader conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan and his challenger Mary Peltola have very different financial situations. Sullivan has millions in investments and property, while Peltola has modest savings, a mortgage, and some debt. This difference has become part of their political campaign, especially as many Alaskans are concerned about rising costs.
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Senator Dan Sullivan has investments worth millions, including a family chemical company stake valued between $1 million and $5 million.
Sullivan owns rental property valued at up to $500,000 and made around $300,900 from the stock market in May.
Sullivan’s estimated net worth is about $8.4 million, one of the highest in Congress.
Mary Peltola’s financial disclosure shows retirement savings between $15,000 and $50,000 and a 529 education savings plan of a similar amount.
Peltola has a mortgage between $250,000 and $500,000 and credit card debt between $10,000 and $15,000.
Peltola’s campaign estimates her net worth between $62,006 and $230,000 and says she owns no stocks.
Sullivan criticized Peltola for flying first class during the campaign.
Many Alaskans are concerned about affordability, making the candidates’ wealth an important topic in the election.
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