An air strike by Myanmar’s military killed at least 33 people and injured 36 near a market in Rakhine state, which is controlled by rebel groups. The strike is part of ongoing fighting between Myanmar’s military government and various pro-democracy and ethnic armed groups since a 2021 coup.
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The air strike happened near a busy market in Kyauktaw town in northern Rakhine state.
At least 33 people were killed, including market vendors and shoppers, with 36 more injured.
Myanmar’s military has been attacking pro-democracy and ethnic armed groups after seizing power in a 2021 coup.
The Arakan Army, an ethnic armed group seeking autonomy for Rakhine, reported the air strike and fights since November 2023.
The conflict has displaced nearly 500,000 people in Rakhine state.
Previous military air strikes, including one on a hospital in December 2025, have also caused many deaths.
Myanmar’s military claims it only targets military sites and accuses resistance groups of terrorism.
Both sides in the conflict have used drones, and the war has caused more than 100,000 deaths.
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SpaceX successfully launched the Super Heavy-Starship on its first trip into orbit. This event marks an important step for space travel and exploration.
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The launch happened on a Monday.
The rocket is called Super Heavy-Starship.
This was the first time the rocket flew to orbit.
The event was covered by CBS News.
Kristin Fisher, a space expert, talked about its importance.
SpaceX aims to improve space exploration with this launch.
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In Alaska politics, calling someone connected to the "Lower 48" means they follow outside influences from the contiguous U.S. rather than defending Alaska residents. This idea is a key part of the current U.S. Senate race in Alaska, which could help decide who controls the Senate after the November elections.
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"Lower 48" refers to the 48 contiguous states in the United States, excluding Alaska and Hawaii.
In Alaska, being linked to the "Lower 48" is seen as a negative insult in politics.
The phrase suggests candidates are controlled by outside political forces rather than focused on Alaska needs.
Alaska’s U.S. Senate race is one of several important contests expected to influence who controls the U.S. Senate.
The outcome of this race could affect the balance of power in the Senate after the November elections.
This political issue reflects Alaska’s unique position and strong local identity.
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A very strong El Niño weather pattern, known as a "super El Niño," is developing in the Pacific and is expected to influence U.S. weather this winter. This pattern can bring wetter and cooler weather to the southern U.S. and warmer, drier conditions to the north, potentially affecting major events such as the Super Bowl and Mardi Gras.
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El Niño is a climate pattern marked by unusually warm ocean temperatures in the tropical Pacific.
The current El Niño is the strongest in over 170 years, with ocean temperatures more than 3 degrees Celsius above average.
NOAA expects this El Niño to strengthen through November and December, with impacts lasting into early 2027.
In the U.S., El Niño usually brings more rain and cooler weather to the southern states in fall and winter, and drier, warmer weather to the north.
This weather can cause heavy storms and atmospheric rivers, especially in Southern California and the Southwest.
The Super Bowl in February 2027 at SoFi Stadium in California could face weather complications like travel delays or flooding, despite the covered stadium roof.
Other large events potentially impacted include Mardi Gras and major holiday celebrations like the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree Lighting.
El Niño affects storm patterns, snowfall, and extreme cold spells across the U.S.
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Five men in their 20s were arrested near RAF Fairford in the UK on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act but have been released on bail. Police are continuing their investigation and are exploring whether foreign agents could be involved.
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Five UK men in their 20s were arrested near RAF Fairford.
They were suspected of preparing a terrorist act and arrested under the Explosives Act.
The men have now been released on bail.
UK counter-terrorism police are still investigating the case.
Authorities are considering if foreign state proxies could be part of the plot.
Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor spoke to the press about ongoing inquiries.
RAF Fairford is a Royal Air Force Base in Gloucestershire, England.
The investigation is being watched closely by British security officials.
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Ukrainian arms producers say they are losing their advantage because strict export license rules stop them from selling weapons abroad. Ukraine’s President Zelensky has asked allies for more military help as Russia attacks, but weapon makers believe exporting their arms could also bring in much-needed money.
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Russian drones attacked Ukraine's National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv on Monday.
Kyiv is the capital of Ukraine and has faced several recent attacks.
President Volodymyr Zelensky has been requesting more military support from other countries.
Ukrainian arms producers want to export their weapons to raise funds.
Export licenses for Ukrainian weapons are currently very strict.
These strict rules reduce Ukraine’s competitiveness in the arms market.
Ukraine could earn significant revenue if allowed to sell weapons internationally.
The conflict involves Ukraine trying to defend itself from Russian attacks.
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The Tompkins County District Attorney’s office is reopening a sexual assault case from Cornell University after new allegations emerged in a recent civil lawsuit. The original investigation did not find enough evidence to press charges, but the new civil case presents different claims, prompting further review.
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The alleged assault took place in October 2024 at Cornell University involving the Chi Phi fraternity.
The District Attorney, Matthew Van Houten, initially declined to file criminal charges after reviewing the 2024 police report.
New civil lawsuit allegations include claims not mentioned in the original report, such as being unknowingly drugged or forced into sexual activity.
The DA said his office relied heavily on the Cornell police investigation rather than conducting its own.
The civil lawsuit references a Snapchat group chat inviting fraternity members upstairs for sex, which the DA said was not initially reviewed by prosecutors.
The woman’s lawyer claims investigators had access to this chat but did not properly follow up.
Public attention and protests, including comments from Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, increased pressure on the DA’s office.
The DA acknowledged community requests contributed to the decision to reopen the case but said new information was the main reason.
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OpenAI used strong methods to reach the United Nations' website in June, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. The details were discussed by a reporter on CBS News.
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OpenAI, the company behind AI models like ChatGPT, tried to access the U.N. website.
The approach used by OpenAI was described as aggressive.
The event happened in June.
The Wall Street Journal reported on this activity.
CBS News interviewed the reporter Robert McMillian about the report.
No further details about the purpose or consequences of the action were given in the article.
The report highlights concerns about how AI companies access internet resources.
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A judge in Mississippi set a $5 million bond for Eric Clark, the third man charged in the death of Tasia Fortune, a Black woman found hanging from a tree in Jackson. Police said Fortune was killed in a drug dispute, and the scene was staged to look like a lynching.
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Tasia Fortune, 29, was found dead hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, on August 3.
The discovery caused fear because it resembled past lynchings linked to racial violence in the South.
Police said Fortune was killed after a drug-related dispute, and the hanging was staged with props.
Eric Clark, 45, surrendered to police and was given a $5 million bond by a judge.
Two other Black men, Jarques Ratliff and Earnest Lloyd Jr, are also charged and have been denied bond.
The police chief said more arrests are expected in the case.
Fortune’s mother said Clark hugged her and said he was turning himself in for murder but did not admit guilt.
The case has drawn attention due to the racial history connected to the manner in which the body was found.
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Hurricane Polo is approaching Mexico’s Baja California Sur peninsula, causing residents to prepare for strong winds, flooding, and mudslides. Some people are moving to shelters or being evacuated as the storm threatens coastal areas, while Hurricane Nolo moves away from Hawaii but may still bring heavy rain there.
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Hurricane Polo is near Baja California Sur, Mexico, threatening high winds and heavy rain.
Residents in the region are boarding up homes and reinforcing embankments to prevent flooding.
People in the fishing town of Puerto San Carlos fear that waves could break barriers and flood their community.
Some families are moving to shelters in Ciudad Constitucion, about 37 miles away.
Dozens of people across Baja California Sur have been evacuated for safety.
Hurricane Nolo is moving away from Hawaii but may still cause heavy rain.
Authorities are monitoring both storms to protect affected residents.
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Five men in their 20s were arrested near RAF Fairford in the UK on suspicion of terrorism but have since been released on police bail with restrictions. The incident involved suspicious vehicles near the airbase, prompting evacuations and a counter-terrorism investigation, with authorities considering links to foreign states.
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Five UK men aged 23 to 25 were arrested near RAF Fairford on terrorism-related charges.
Police investigated suspicious vehicles and declared a major incident, evacuating 85 homes.
The men were initially suspected under the Explosives Act and later for preparing a terrorist act.
They are from London areas: Westminster, Camden, and Willesden.
A local farmer called 999 after seeing masked men and blocked roads, likely preventing further actions.
Counter-terror police are exploring if foreign state proxies were involved.
The Iranian embassy denied involvement and condemned claims linking Iran to the incident.
RAF Fairford is used by the U.S. Air Force for operations, including recent strikes in the Middle East.
President Donald Trump criticized the decision to release the men on bail, saying the US would not have done so.
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About 85 homes near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire were evacuated after five men were arrested over suspected bomb-related offences, then released on bail. Local representatives questioned how the authorities handled the situation and raised concerns about security, especially since Iran had previously warned the UK that RAF Fairford was a potential target.
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Five men were arrested on suspicion of explosives offences in Whelford near RAF Fairford.
Around 85 properties were evacuated on Sunday morning as a safety measure.
The men were later re-arrested on suspicion of terror offences but released on bail on Monday.
A police cordon remained around the village while some residents were allowed to return.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps had warned RAF Fairford was a legitimate target if used for attacks on Iran.
Iran has denied involvement and condemned claims linking it to the incident.
MP Roz Savage said she would write to the prime minister and defence secretary to ask questions about the security response.
Local councillors expressed confusion about why, if the men were under surveillance, they were allowed to come close to homes.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson said that opposition to new artificial intelligence (AI) data centers is a Chinese influence operation. He warned against strict regulations on the AI industry, saying that would let China move ahead in AI development. Polls show many Americans are worried about AI’s fast growth and the impact of data centers.
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Mike Johnson called AI data center opposition a "Chinese psyop," meaning a psychological operation or influence effort.
Johnson opposes a pause (moratorium) or heavy rules on AI data centers, fearing it would help China win the global AI race.
President Donald Trump recently hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House.
Polls show many U.S. voters, from different political parties and areas, worry about AI development speed and safety.
Nvidia introduced a safety system to better control autonomous AI programs and stop them from acting outside limits.
Elon Musk’s social media platform X reported finding Chinese-linked accounts pushing anti-AI data center messages.
Some Republicans disagree with Johnson, noting the impact of data centers on electricity and local communities.
Both Republicans and Democrats have called for stronger safety rules for AI.
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Pope Leo XIV held large public religious events in France, drawing hundreds of thousands to Masses and prayer vigils in Paris and Lourdes. Although many people in France say they have no religion, there are signs of growing interest in Catholic baptism, especially among adults.
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About 800,000 people attended Pope Leo XIV’s outdoor Mass in Paris.
Around 80,000 young people joined a prayer vigil with singing and dancing at Stade de France.
More than 150,000 people took part in Sunday Mass in Lourdes, a famous Catholic pilgrimage site.
The number of adult and adolescent baptisms in France rose by 28% from last year and tripled over the past decade.
A 2026 French survey showed 51% of people aged 18 to 59 have no religion, and only 29% identify as Catholic.
The fastest-growing religious group in France is Christians who do not identify as Catholic, rising from 2.5% to 9% among people ages 18 to 49.
Recent French laws guarantee abortion rights and allow assisted dying, which oppose Catholic Church teachings.
Pope Leo XIV is the first American pope and publicly addressed social and religious issues during his visit.
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Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is using the term “superintelligence” to describe artificial intelligence (AI), following President Donald Trump’s recent suggestion to rename AI as “super intelligence.” Zuckerberg announced a new business platform focused on helping companies use AI, while the AI industry debates the risks and benefits of powerful AI systems.
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President Trump announced at the United Nations that the U.S. will replace the phrase “artificial intelligence” with “super intelligence” in official documents.
Mark Zuckerberg used “superintelligence” repeatedly when launching Meta’s new AI business platform for companies.
This choice aligns Meta with President Trump’s view of advanced AI as a source of national strength, rather than a danger.
Some AI experts and company leaders have warned that fast AI development could be risky, calling for a slowdown.
President Trump disagrees and says slowing AI development would help China and harm U.S. competitiveness.
Meta’s new platform aims to help businesses use AI tools like the Muse agent and API to improve products and operations.
Chirantan “CJ” Desai was named chief enterprise platform officer at Meta to lead this new AI effort.
The platform’s pricing and release date have not been announced yet.
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A federal appeals court ruled that states can enforce their gambling laws against Kalshi, a company offering prediction markets for sports betting. The court decided that Kalshi’s sports bets are not “swaps” regulated exclusively by the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), allowing states like Ohio and Tennessee to apply their gambling laws to Kalshi.
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The US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit ruled against Kalshi and supported Ohio and Tennessee’s right to enforce gambling laws on Kalshi’s sports betting.
The court found Kalshi’s bets do not meet the legal definition of "swaps," which are financial contracts regulated by the CFTC.
Even if Kalshi’s contracts were swaps, the court said Congress did not prevent states from applying their gambling laws.
Kalshi operates sports betting in states without state gambling licenses and does not pay state gambling taxes.
The CFTC supports Kalshi and has sued nine states, claiming they interfere with CFTC’s exclusive jurisdiction.
This ruling is the third federal appeals court decision on Kalshi, with two courts ruling in favor of states and one for Kalshi.
New Jersey has asked the Supreme Court to decide the issue nationwide.
The legal focus is whether sports events have enough financial consequences to qualify as swaps under federal law.
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has decided not to take part in a major climate lawsuit called Suncor Energy v. County Commissioners of Boulder County. The case deals with whether local governments can sue fossil fuel companies for costs related to climate change damages.
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Justice Alito recused himself from the case after initially deciding to participate.
The lawsuit was filed by Boulder County and other Colorado local governments against big energy companies including ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy.
The local governments want compensation for damage caused by floods, droughts, wildfires, and other climate-related problems.
The energy companies argue that federal law controls climate issues, so state lawsuits should not move forward.
More than two dozen states and local governments have filed similar climate damage lawsuits.
Alito previously recused himself from a related part of the case due to owning stock in one of the companies involved.
With Alito stepping aside, eight justices will hear the case, which might lead to a tie, leaving lower court decisions in place.
The case focuses on whether federal law overrides state claims, not on whether fossil fuels caused climate change.
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A nor'easter storm has been hitting the East Coast for several days, causing heavy rain and flooding. Flood warnings are still active as the storm moves slowly along the coast.
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The storm is called a nor'easter, a type of strong storm along the East Coast.
It has caused widespread rain and flooding over the weekend.
The storm is moving slowly northward along the coast.
Flood alerts remain in effect for many areas.
News coverage includes live reports from CBS News correspondents.
The weather event has impacted much of the Eastern Seaboard.
People in affected areas are advised to stay alert due to flood risks.
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Matthew VanDyke, a U.S. citizen held in India for more than six months, was released on bail and returned to the U.S. along with six Ukrainians after being accused of breaking visa rules for entering a restricted border area. Indian prosecutors chose not to charge them with terrorism, and VanDyke’s family said his health worsened during his detention.
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Matthew VanDyke was held in India since March, accused of supporting ethnic separatist groups.
Six Ukrainian nationals detained with VanDyke were also released and returned home.
Indian authorities charged them with visa violations, not terrorism.
VanDyke was visiting a restricted area near the Myanmar border.
He went on a hunger strike in jail and used a wheelchair during court hearings.
VanDyke runs a security consultancy helping vulnerable people and has a history as a filmmaker and rebel fighter.
Indian opposition leaders said U.S. pressure helped secure his release.
James Foley’s family, a journalist previously held with VanDyke, expressed concern for his health and called for his release.
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Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, questioned the future of the United Kingdom, mentioning that the Celtic nations (Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland) are seeking independence votes. These remarks came after the leaders of the three nations said the UK government should not stop democratic decisions about independence.
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Sergey Lavrov spoke at a youth conference about the uncertain future of the UK.
He referred to Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland as "the Celts," saying they want independence referendums.
The leaders of the three nations signed an agreement saying Westminster (UK government) should not block democratic decisions.
Plaid Cymru, the Welsh pro-independence party, said the future of Wales should be decided by its people, not influenced by Russia.
Lavrov also criticized Western influence in the UN Security Council but did not call for any country to leave it.
For the first time, all three devolved parliaments in the UK are led by parties that support independence.
Wales’ First Minister, Rhun ap Iorwerth, attended an independence march and said there is no turning back on this journey.
Russian media highlighted the meeting of the three leaders, and a former British diplomat attended the Russian youth festival.
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