Steve Hilton, the Republican candidate for California governor, wants schools to teach only in English. He says many students do not speak English well and believes everyone in the U.S. should use English in schools.
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Steve Hilton is running for governor in California as a Republican.
Hilton supports having English-only classrooms in California schools.
He spoke about this idea on Fox News during “The Big Weekend Show.”
Hilton said the main problem is that many students lack English skills.
He emphasized the importance of speaking English in the country.
The plan is aimed at improving English proficiency among students.
California currently has many schools with bilingual or multilingual programs.
This proposal reflects a focus on language use in education policy.
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The Bandung Conference of 1955, where 29 Asian and African countries met to promote cooperation and independence from superpower control, remains important today. While the world still faces power imbalances and economic inequality, the spirit of solidarity shown at Bandung offers lessons for creating fairer global rules.
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The Bandung Conference took place in 1955 in Indonesia, with 29 Asian and African nations attending.
These countries aimed to build cooperation based on sovereignty and human rights, independent from the US and Soviet Union.
The conference helped start movements like the Non-Aligned Movement and organizations supporting decolonization.
Many countries that joined the movement faced pushback such as coups, invasions, and economic crises.
Today, wealthy nations control a large share of global wealth while poorer countries spend much of their budgets on debt repayment.
South-South cooperation, or collaboration among developing countries, is weaker now than at the time of Bandung.
Global challenges like conflicts, tariffs, climate change, and inequality undermine cooperation.
Leaders like Brazil’s President Lula da Silva call for a new global order that respects the rights of all nations.
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Chancellor John Healey said at Labour’s conference that helping young people find jobs is better than giving them benefits. He announced a plan to expand apprenticeships through mayors in England, aiming to create more job opportunities for young people. Healey also emphasized the need to reduce government debt by controlling spending and following fiscal rules.
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Chancellor John Healey spoke at Labour’s annual conference about reducing welfare spending.
He stated the best help for young people is a first job with training and a wage, not benefits.
A Local Apprenticeships Service will expand across England by March 2027 to connect young people with employers.
The scheme is funded by £100 million saved from the Department for Work and Pensions budget.
Mayors will have powers to run the apprenticeship scheme in their areas since they understand local job markets.
About one million young people aged 16-24 are not in education, employment, or training (known as Neets).
Healey said controlling the welfare bill is both an economic and moral duty.
The government plans to respect fiscal rules to reduce borrowing costs and manage debt.
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The Scottish band The Snuts have released their fourth album, "Joy in Short Moments," after moving back to their hometown area of West Lothian. The album covers themes like success, failure, parenthood, and loss. The article also mentions American singer Tyler Ballgame, who released his debut album this year about love and overcoming depression.
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The Snuts are a Scottish indie rock band.
They recently returned from Glasgow to their home region, West Lothian.
Their new album is called "Joy in Short Moments."
The album deals with personal and emotional topics such as success and parenthood.
The Snuts were the first Scottish band in over ten years to top the UK album charts.
Tyler Ballgame is an American singer who released his debut album "For the First Time, Again" in 2026.
Tyler's album explores love and overcoming depression.
The article is part of a music and culture program covering current artists.
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The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to stop companies from using H-1B visas to replace American workers with foreign employees. Vice President JD Vance said officials are reviewing employers’ layoff records and implementing new rules to make it harder to use the visa program if it leads to job losses for U.S. workers.
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The H-1B visa lets U.S. companies hire foreign workers for specialized jobs like tech, healthcare, and engineering.
Vice President JD Vance said the administration is watching companies that lay off many American workers while applying for H-1B visas.
New rules give preference to higher-paid H-1B job offers and add more security and fee requirements for employers.
President Trump signed an order requiring federal agencies to check if companies are laying off U.S. workers before approving H-1B visa requests.
Some companies, including Cognizant and Cloudera, have had their ability to apply for H-1B visas suspended due to investigations or violations.
Five companies have been banned from the H-1B program for breaking rules.
The Department of Homeland Security proposed a $103,265 fee on certain H-1B visa petitions to increase program costs for employers.
A $100,000 payment rule for H-1B workers entering the U.S. faced a court ruling but was extended by President Trump until 2027.
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Some people may receive three paychecks in October this year instead of the usual two. This happens because of the timing of pay dates within the month. Getting an extra paycheck can affect how people plan their budgets and taxes.
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Most people receive two paychecks each month.
In some months, like October, the calendar can cause people to get three paychecks.
This happens if paydays fall early enough in the month.
An extra paycheck means more income that month.
It can affect how people budget their money.
It might also influence tax planning for the next year (2027).
Employers’ pay schedules and payroll systems determine when paychecks are issued.
This pay schedule pattern repeats occasionally depending on the calendar.
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Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has a legacy connected to falling public trust in the U.S. Supreme Court. The court's reputation among the public has declined to record low levels during his time on the bench.
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Clarence Thomas is a Justice on the U.S. Supreme Court.
Public trust in the Supreme Court has declined significantly in recent years.
This decline has reached record low levels.
The changes have occurred during Justice Thomas’s time on the court.
The article links Thomas’s legacy to this decline in trust.
The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States.
Public trust in judiciary institutions is important for their legitimacy.
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Authorities will reopen the investigation of a 2024 alleged rape at a Cornell University fraternity. The district attorney said the case will be reviewed by a grand jury to decide if charges should be filed against seven fraternity members.
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The alleged rape happened at a Cornell University fraternity house in 2024.
A woman filed a lawsuit claiming she was drugged and sexually assaulted by several people over several hours.
The Tompkins County District Attorney, Matthew Van Houten, announced reopening the investigation.
The district attorney is consulting with the accuser and her lawyers as part of the review process.
A grand jury in Tompkins County will hear testimony and review evidence to decide if charges should be brought.
If the grand jury indicts anyone, the district attorney’s office will prosecute the case.
The investigation focuses on seven fraternity members accused by the woman.
The case is ongoing, with more updates expected.
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A federal appeals court will decide if a criminal contempt investigation related to the Trump administration’s deportation of Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador can continue. The case focuses on Kristi Noem, identified as the official responsible for approving the transfer of migrants despite a court order blocking their removal.
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The Trump administration deported Venezuelan migrants suspected of gang ties to El Salvador in March 2025.
Judge James Boasberg issued a temporary order blocking their removal while the migrants’ lawsuit was ongoing.
Two planes full of migrants left the U.S. before the judge’s order was formally given, but the migrants were not returned despite the order.
The Supreme Court later ruled the migrants’ legal case must be heard where they were detained, vacating the initial order.
Boasberg continued a criminal contempt inquiry, believing the government knowingly violated his order.
The government named Kristi Noem as responsible for allowing the transfers after legal advice.
A smaller appeals court panel ruled Boasberg had no authority to continue the inquiry, citing unclear court orders and concerns over government deliberations on national security.
The full D.C. Circuit court will now review if the criminal contempt investigation can proceed.
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A 27-year-old Base jumper died in Utah after his wingsuit failed during a jump from 700 feet. Authorities said he hit the ground at high speed in a remote mountainous area east of Millville, and rescue teams confirmed his death at the scene.
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The jumper was in a group doing Base jumping in Leetham’s Hollow, known for steep cliffs like the Grand Canyon.
His wingsuit did not provide enough lift, causing him to fall and hit the ground fatally.
The man’s identity is not released yet to notify his family first.
Base jumping is done from tall structures like buildings, antennas, bridges, or cliffs—hence the name BASE.
Wingsuit Base jumping is called one of the world’s deadliest sports by experts.
Since 1981, there have been 548 recorded Base jumping deaths worldwide; 15 have occurred so far in 2026.
The Cache County sheriff’s office expressed sympathy to the family and friends of the jumper.
This death follows other recent fatal Base jumps in Utah, including that of extreme athlete Andy Lewis earlier this year.
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SpaceX launched its Starship spacecraft toward orbit for the first time. The goal is for Starship to complete six laps around Earth to demonstrate its ability to support NASA’s Artemis program.
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SpaceX conducted the first orbital launch attempt of its Starship spacecraft.
The mission aims for Starship to circle Earth six times.
This demonstration is for NASA's Artemis program, which focuses on lunar exploration.
The launch took place on a Monday.
SpaceX emphasized that all steps need to work as planned for the mission to succeed.
The Artemis program involves sending astronauts back to the Moon.
Starship is designed as a large, reusable spacecraft.
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Stevie Wonder released a new EP featuring four previously unheard songs from his 1976 album *Songs in the Key of Life* sessions. This release marks the 50th anniversary of the original album, which won a Grammy and includes many of his classic hits.
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The four new songs come from the 1976 recording sessions of *Songs in the Key of Life*.
The original album won the Grammy Award for Album of the Year.
The new tracks are called "It’s Easier," "My Life Story of Love," "I Can See the Sun in Late December," and "I’m Into Livin’."
These songs showcase a mix of soul, R&B, jazz, funk, and psychedelic music styles.
Stevie Wonder wrote and produced all four new songs; one includes co-writing by Susaye Greene, a former member of The Supremes.
Backing vocals on one track feature Thelma Houston, Deniece Williams, and Shirley Brewer.
The EP release coincides with Stevie Wonder’s upcoming arena tour celebrating the *Songs in the Key of Life* album.
Stevie Wonder’s last studio album was released in 2005; he released a single earlier in 2024, and a new project called *Through the Eyes of Wonder* was announced in 2020 but has not been updated since.
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President Donald Trump’s administration has lowered the fuel efficiency requirements for cars. The previous rules aimed for vehicles to average 50.4 miles per gallon by 2031, but the new rules reduce that target to 34.9 miles per gallon.
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The Trump administration changed the car fuel efficiency standards.
The old standards were set during President Biden’s time.
The old goal was 50.4 miles per gallon by 2031 for all vehicles combined.
The new goal is 34.9 miles per gallon by 2031.
Automakers now face less strict rules on how fuel-efficient their cars must be.
Fuel efficiency rules aim to make cars use less gas and reduce pollution.
Lower standards could result in more fuel use and higher emissions.
The change affects all car manufacturers selling vehicles in the U.S.
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Russia launched a major drone attack on Kyiv, hitting apartment buildings, offices, data centers, and the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. The strikes killed at least seven people and injured more than 50, continuing Russia’s ongoing military campaign in Ukraine. Meanwhile, diplomatic efforts at the United Nations to end the war showed little progress.
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Russia attacked Kyiv during the day using drones, damaging several key sites including the National Academy of Sciences and data centers.
At least seven people were killed and more than 50 wounded in these attacks across different cities.
Russian forces also struck a pharmaceutical company, gas stations, and postal service facilities in Ukraine.
The strikes targeted civilian and economic infrastructure, which Russia says is to disrupt Ukraine's military and grain exports.
Ukraine launched an offensive called Operation Vivaldi, claiming to have retaken 68 square miles of territory from Russian forces.
Russia’s Defense Ministry reported hitting cargo ships in the Black Sea to limit Ukraine’s exports.
Kremlin officials stated swift progress on peace talks with Ukraine is unlikely, blaming recent Ukrainian attacks and political events.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov claimed Western countries oppose peace talks favored by the Trump administration.
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SpaceX successfully launched its giant Starship rocket equipped with the Super Heavy booster on its first flight toward orbit. This marks a major step in testing the rocket's ability to reach space.
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SpaceX launched the Starship rocket with the Super Heavy booster.
This was the first flight aimed at reaching orbit.
The launch was covered by CBS News, with William Harwood reporting.
Starship is designed to be a fully reusable rocket.
The goal of the test is to prove the rocket can travel beyond Earth's atmosphere.
Super Heavy is the large booster that helps lift Starship off the ground.
SpaceX plans to use Starship for future space missions, including to the Moon and Mars.
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President Donald Trump told Axios that he expects talks with Iran to continue this week. He rejected Iran’s recent ceasefire offer, which included gradually reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Trump spoke to Axios about ongoing talks with Iran.
He expects the discussions to carry on this week.
Iran made a ceasefire proposal recently.
The proposal included a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in stages.
President Trump rejected this latest ceasefire offer.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil transport.
No further details about the talks were provided in the article.
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A former Cornell University student has filed a lawsuit saying she was drugged and sexually assaulted by seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity in 2024. After the lawsuit, the Tompkins County district attorney has reopened the investigation into the case.
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The alleged incident happened in 2024 at Cornell University.
The victim claims she was drugged before being assaulted.
Seven members of the Chi Phi fraternity are accused in the lawsuit.
The woman was a former student at Cornell University.
The lawsuit has led the local district attorney to reopen the criminal investigation.
Tompkins County is the area where Cornell University is located.
The Chi Phi fraternity is a student organization at Cornell.
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Five men were arrested near a Royal Air Force base in Gloucestershire, England. They are suspected of planning a terrorist attack against the base, which is used by U.S. military forces.
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Five men were arrested on Sunday near a U.K. air base.
The base is in Gloucestershire, England.
The air base is used by U.S. forces.
The men are suspected of preparing a terrorist act.
Police made the arrests based on this suspicion.
The investigation is ongoing.
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President Donald Trump says he expects talks with Iran to start again this week. This follows comments from Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian about a possible peace deal with the United States.
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President Trump believes discussions with Iran will resume soon, potentially this week.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian spoke about peace talks with the U.S. on the show "Face The Nation."
The talks aim to address issues between Iran and the United States.
The news was reported by CBS News and covered by journalist Courtney Kealy.
The discussions come amid ongoing tensions between the two countries.
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Heavy rain caused a part of a mountain to collapse into a river in Nepal’s Mustang district. This event led to flooding and landslides, which can be dangerous, and officials warn that more flash floods might happen as water levels rise.
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A mountain section fell into a river in Mustang, Nepal.
Heavy rains triggered the collapse.
The collapse caused flooding and landslides.
Flooding and landslides are serious hazards.
Officials warn of possible more flash floods.
River levels in the area are increasing.
The situation is being closely monitored by authorities.
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