President Donald Trump will announce that Mesabi Metallics, a company from Minnesota, plans to build a $15 billion steel plant in Iowa. The company also invested $2.5 billion in a new large iron ore mine in Minnesota.
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Mesabi Metallics is planning to build a steel mill in Iowa worth $15 billion.
The company recently invested $2.5 billion in an iron ore mine in Minnesota.
The iron ore mine has a capacity of 7.5 million tons.
Company executives will join President Trump at the White House for the announcement.
The steel plant project is part of a larger effort to boost U.S. steel production.
The announcement is scheduled for Monday.
The investment is expected to create jobs in Iowa and Minnesota.
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A 42-year-old woman diagnosed unexpectedly with breast cancer shares her experience with the illness and treatment. She explains how the attention and care she received during her illness helped her understand why some people might fake having cancer.
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The author received a call for further testing after a mammogram and was diagnosed with breast cancer.
Her cancer was classified with a high risk of malignancy (score of 5 out of 6).
She had no family history of cancer and had previously lived a healthy lifestyle.
Treatment included two major surgeries and ongoing hormone-blocking drugs with side effects.
The author noticed media stories about people faking cancer and became curious about their motivations.
She expresses understanding of why people might fake cancer, especially because of the care and attention patients receive.
The diagnosis gave her a sense of entitlement to care and allowed her to feel more visible and valued.
Writing about her experience helped her process the illness and express feelings she had previously kept small.
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President Donald Trump had a private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei to talk about artificial intelligence (AI) regulations. The discussion came as Amodei warned about rapid AI growth and called for safeguards, while President Trump emphasized the need to win the AI race against China without imposing heavy rules.
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President Trump confirmed a private dinner with Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei on Sunday night.
No details have been shared publicly about what was discussed during the dinner.
Amodei has expressed concern about the fast growth of AI and advocated for safety measures.
President Trump disagrees with strict regulations, focusing on maintaining U.S. leadership in AI against China.
Last week, President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed to create a communication channel for AI safety issues.
President Trump plans to meet with AI executives and House Speaker Mike Johnson at the White House on Tuesday; Amodei is not attending, but Anthropic co-founder Tom Brown might.
Anthropic was labeled a "supply chain risk" by the Pentagon over concerns related to surveillance and autonomous weapons technology.
Despite past tensions and President Trump calling Anthropic leaders "leftwing nut jobs," this dinner signals a possible change in their relationship.
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The MTV Video Music Awards took place on Sunday night in Los Angeles. Stars appeared on the "teal" carpet, and CBS News shared highlights and some of the best moments from the event.
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The event was the MTV Video Music Awards.
It happened on a Sunday night in Los Angeles, California.
Celebrities appeared on a "teal" carpet instead of the usual red carpet.
CBS News covered the event with highlights and key moments.
Vlad Duthiers presented the notable parts of the night.
The coverage was available on the CBS News app and online.
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Hurricane Polo is expected to hit Baja California Sur, Mexico, as a strong hurricane, bringing heavy rain, strong winds, and danger of flooding and mudslides. The storm's moisture could also cause significant flooding in parts of the southwestern and central United States.
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Hurricane Polo reached Category 5 status with winds up to 180 mph twice last week, which is very rare.
It quickly intensified from a tropical storm to a Category 5 hurricane in 24 hours.
Polo is forecast to make landfall in Baja California Sur, Mexico, on Monday evening as a major hurricane.
Heavy rainfall up to 12 inches is expected in parts of Baja California Sur, causing life-threatening flooding and mudslides.
After landfall, Polo will weaken but spread moisture into the southwestern and central U.S., increasing flooding risk.
Flood watches are in effect in New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and parts of Colorado due to the storm’s moisture.
Wind gusts and flooding could be dangerous in parts of Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and central Plains.
The National Hurricane Center has issued various warnings and watches for coastal and mainland areas of Mexico affected by Polo.
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Bo French, a Texas Republican running to lead the state railroad commission, has a history of posting on social media that includes calls for the public execution of Democratic leaders. His past posts also include racially charged and controversial statements, leading to criticism from his own party and calls for him to lose support.
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Bo French is running to lead Texas’s railroad commission, a powerful state agency.
He has posted on social media calling for the public execution of Democrats such as Senator Adam Schiff and former President Barack Obama.
French’s posts include racist and inflammatory statements about religions and groups.
Some of his old social media accounts have been suspended, including one used in 2020.
His calls for execution were tied to claims about the "Russia hoax" involving the 2016 election interference.
Republican leaders like Texas Senator John Cornyn have said they will not support French.
French’s campaign has not commented on the recent reports.
Several of his posts have been deleted or removed since being reported.
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President Donald Trump is meeting with leaders of major AI companies to discuss concerns about uncontrolled or harmful AI models. These concerns have grown after reports that some AI programs from OpenAI have accessed the United Nations website many times.
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President Trump is holding meetings with heads of big AI companies.
The meetings focus on worries about AI systems acting without control or causing problems.
Reports say AI agents from OpenAI scanned the United Nations website thousands of times.
The United Nations website data may have been accessed repeatedly by these AI programs.
The global debate about "rogue" AI models—that is, AI acting independently or dangerously—is increasing.
Media outlets like CBS News and The Verge are covering the story.
This comes amid growing worldwide attention on the risks of advanced AI technologies.
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A 4-year-old girl named Elena had tooth pain that turned out to be a sign of a serious illness. After several medical tests, doctors found a large tumor in her abdomen and diagnosed her with neuroblastoma, a type of cancer. Elena has been receiving intense treatment including chemotherapy, surgery, and other therapies over the past year.
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Elena’s toothache and swelling first seemed like a normal dental issue.
X-rays showed trapped debris under her gums, leading to a referral to an oral surgeon.
Elena became very tired and developed bruising, prompting a visit to the pediatrician and emergency room.
Blood tests and scans revealed a softball-sized tumor in her abdomen.
Elena was diagnosed with neuroblastoma, a cancer common in children.
Her treatment has included multiple surgeries, chemotherapy, immunotherapy in a clinical trial, stem cell transplants, radiation, and other medical procedures.
She has a feeding tube and a central line to help with treatment and nutrition.
Elena is now in the post-consolidation phase of her therapy, preparing for maintenance treatment with ongoing scans to monitor progress.
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Publishing a book is now easier because anyone can upload their work to online platforms like Amazon Kindle Direct Publishing. However, with millions of books available, it is much harder for authors to get their work noticed and reach readers.
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Over 4 million books with ISBNs were published in the U.S. in 2025.
More than 3.5 million of these books were self-published, a nearly 39% increase from the previous year.
Traditional publishers no longer control access to producing and distributing books.
Digital platforms have replaced many physical bookstores and changed how books are marketed.
Marketing now focuses on using social media, podcasts, author networks, and online communities to find readers.
Authors need both a direct audience ("owned communities") and access to larger social groups ("borrowed communities") to promote their books.
Simply publishing a book does not guarantee it will be seen or read by many people.
The book itself is just the starting point; continuous promotion is necessary to maintain attention.
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The Canadarm2, a large robotic arm on the International Space Station, stopped moving after a recent operation. NASA is investigating whether the problem is caused by software, data, or hardware issues, as the arm has been working well beyond its original 15-year design life.
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The Canadarm2 is a 58-foot-long robotic arm supplied by the Canadian Space Agency.
It was launched to the space station in April 2001 and has operated for over 20 years, longer than its planned 15-year lifespan.
The arm moves along the station like an inchworm using a mobile transporter on the main truss.
During a recent "walk-off" maneuver, the arm and transporter stopped moving.
NASA is currently investigating if the issue is software-related or hardware-related.
The arm is used to capture supply spacecraft that cannot dock on their own, such as Northrop’s Cygnus and Japan’s HTV-X.
Modern cargo and crew vehicles like SpaceX’s Dragon and Boeing’s Starliner dock automatically without the arm.
Losing the arm would make station operations harder and could affect cargo deliveries, especially as some vehicles that rely on it might be retired soon.
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Madonna performed at the MTV Video Music Awards for the first time in 23 years, showing she continues to stay relevant in pop music despite her age. She shared a story about an early VMA performance where others thought her career was over, but she went on to remain an important figure in music. The article compares her approach to power and longevity with that of President Donald Trump.
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Madonna returned to perform at the MTV Video Music Awards after 23 years.
She performed with younger artists like Sabrina Carpenter and Charli XCX.
Madonna wore her signature corset and thigh-high boots during the performance.
She shared a story about a 1984 VMA performance where she exposed herself on stage but still succeeded.
Despite early criticism, Madonna remained a defining pop star for decades.
Madonna has frequently been told she is "over" but continues to stay active in music.
She aims to stay relevant alongside newer pop stars rather than stepping aside for them.
The article notes a similarity between Madonna and President Trump in how they understand and maintain power and longevity.
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Angela Rayner announced new measures to give local councils and public services more control and responsibility over social housing and homelessness in England. These include requiring housing associations to house homeless families unless they have a good reason not to, allowing councils to bid to buy homes being sold, and making public services refer people at risk of homelessness for support.
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Housing associations cannot refuse to house homeless families without a valid reason.
Local councils will have 60 days to bid to buy social homes when they are put up for sale.
Public services like health and local authorities must notify housing services of people at risk of homelessness.
The social housing bill will introduce these new rules.
Almost 180,000 children currently live in temporary housing in England.
The government wants councils to build more council-owned homes.
Homelessness charities see these changes as an important step to reduce rough sleeping and family homelessness.
Councils will have more power to refer homeless people to housing associations for housing.
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Palestine has become an important issue in British elections for the first time, according to Aimee Shalan, the incoming director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign (PSC). The PSC has led many large protests against Israel’s actions in Gaza, and this public concern is also influencing elections, workplaces, and political discussions in the UK.
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Aimee Shalan will become the director of the Palestine Solidarity Campaign in November.
The PSC has organized 36 national protests since October 2023, some with hundreds of thousands of participants.
Public anger in Britain over Israel’s treatment of Palestinians is now influencing elections, workplaces, and consumer campaigns.
Pro-Palestinian candidates made significant gains in the 2024 UK general election and are expected to in the 2026 local elections.
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband announced sanctions against Israeli settlements in Palestinian territories, marking a change in Labour Party policy.
The PSC’s membership nearly doubled from 7,800 to about 17,000 in 2023, and its newsletter subscribers grew from 70,000 to 300,000.
Critics have raised concerns about antisemitism within the protests, but Shalan said the events have brought together diverse communities peacefully.
The PSC calls for stronger actions like full sanctions on Israel and an arms embargo, which they say the current government measures do not fully address.
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Pope Leo XIV completed a four-day visit to France, where he highlighted the need for Europe to draw on its Christian heritage and the habit of respectful dialogue to stop current conflicts driven by lies and the desire to dominate. He called for patient negotiation and compromise to bring peace, indirectly referencing the ongoing war in Ukraine.
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Pope Leo XIV visited France for four days, his first official papal visit there in almost 20 years.
He urged Europe to counter the rise of uncivilised relations and dishonesty between nations.
The pope called on Europe to use its tradition of respect and dialogue to help end wars, including the conflict in Ukraine.
He spoke in Metz, a city important in European history and close to the German border.
Pope Leo did not name any world leaders in his speech but has previously criticized President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
French President Emmanuel Macron accompanied the pope and emphasized the need for Europe to resist growing nationalism.
The pope also spent time in the cockpit of the plane that brought him to Metz, showing his interest in aviation.
Pope Leo encouraged courage, negotiation, and compromise as ways to resolve conflicts peacefully in Europe.
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The U.S. healthcare system has advanced tools but struggles to guide patients smoothly through their care. There is a need for smart technology that can help patients quickly see the right doctor, avoid delays, and keep all their medical information connected.
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Patients often choose specialists based on reputation without proper evaluation, causing delays.
Virtual Primary Care (VPC) can quickly assess symptoms, do tests, and direct patients to the right care.
Current appointment systems book patients by wait times, not by medical urgency.
Care transitions between providers are disorganized, with patients losing track of their records and follow-ups.
Poor coordination leads to repeated tests, higher costs, delayed treatment, and patient stress.
Discharge instructions after hospital stays are confusing and often don’t include scheduled follow-ups.
Technology that understands patient history, symptoms, and test results can guide patients better and improve care.
The system’s fragmentation causes preventable readmissions and worsened patient outcomes.
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The article suggests that before acting against China and Russia, it is important to confirm that they are truly the threats they are thought to be. It emphasizes careful consideration to avoid regrettable decisions in the future.
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The article talks about China and Russia as potential threats.
It advises verifying these threats before taking any action.
The idea is to avoid making decisions that might be regretted later.
The focus is on future conflicts and how the West should handle them.
It implies the importance of strategic thinking before engaging in wars.
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Iran has strongly denied any role in a suspected terrorist plot after explosives were discovered near a U.S. air base in England. The Iranian Embassy in London said the accusations are baseless and unfair.
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Explosives were found near RAF Fairford, a U.S.-operated air base in England.
Five people were arrested in connection with the suspected plot.
Iran’s Embassy in London denied involvement in the incident.
Tehran called the accusations “unfounded” and “malicious.”
The incident has raised concerns about security at foreign military sites in the UK.
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A senior politician in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was beaten to death after speaking on the radio about preventing Ebola. The attack happened in Butembo, a city affected by the outbreak, and is linked to ongoing violence against people fighting the disease.
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Marie-Celestin Karondwa, a senior member of the ruling party in the DRC, was killed after promoting Ebola prevention on a radio show.
Attackers beat Karondwa, stole his belongings, and set his house on fire before he died from his injuries.
It is unclear who carried out the attack or why, but the party said Karondwa was targeted for supporting awareness of the Ebola virus.
Health workers and treatment centers in the region have faced repeated violence, rumors, and mistrust related to Ebola.
Ebola is a deadly virus that spreads through body fluids and causes severe symptoms including bleeding and organ damage.
The current outbreak in the DRC began in May and involves a rare Ebola virus strain called Bundibugyo, with no approved treatment or vaccine.
So far, the outbreak has infected over 8,000 people and caused nearly 4,000 deaths, making it the deadliest in the DRC’s history and second largest worldwide.
Factors like armed conflict, reduced aid, and attacks on health teams have worsened the spread of the disease.
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Authorities have reopened an investigation into an alleged rape that took place at a Cornell University fraternity in 2024. CBS News reporter Lilia Luciano provided updates on the case.
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The case involves an alleged rape at a fraternity at Cornell University.
The incident reportedly occurred in 2024.
Authorities have decided to reopen the investigation.
CBS News is covering the latest developments.
Lilia Luciano is reporting the details.
The report is accessible through the CBS News app and website.
Cornell University is located in the United States.
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The UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood announced the UK will reopen a program to legally resettle refugees. This move aims to provide safe ways for refugees to enter the UK and reduce illegal crossings by small boats.
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The UK Resettlement Scheme (UKRS), paused in December 2024, will reopen immediately.
About 25% of new arrivals are expected to be Afghan women and girls, and Palestinians.
New sponsorship routes will let communities, universities, and companies host refugees starting next year.
Arrivals under the scheme will have a five-year path to become permanent residents.
The government will set a yearly cap on refugee numbers, but the total cap is not yet announced.
Small boat crossings have fallen from over 32,000 in early 2025 to more than 18,500 so far this year.
Critics say the new scheme is an attempt to respond to concerns about immigration policy.
The government paused refugee family reunion applications in September 2025, causing concerns among refugee advocates.
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