Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at the United Nations, defending Israel’s attack on Iran’s nuclear facilities and criticizing political opponents, including New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Many diplomats walked out of his speech in protest, while Netanyahu praised President Trump’s support for Israel.
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Netanyahu said attacking Iran’s nuclear sites was a difficult but necessary decision to protect lives.
Dozens of diplomats left the hall before Netanyahu’s speech began to protest his remarks.
Netanyahu called out leaders and governments he accused of spreading lies about Israel and promoting hatred against Jews.
He directly criticized NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani, calling him antisemitic for comparing Israel’s actions to genocide.
Mamdani responded by accusing Netanyahu of lying and being subject to an International Criminal Court arrest warrant.
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addressed the UN by video because the U.S. denied him a visa.
Netanyahu is expected to spend less than a day in the U.S. and not meet with President Trump, highlighting tense relations.
Despite tensions, Netanyahu praised President Trump as Israel’s strongest ally against enemies.
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President Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to stop helping Iran during a recent talk. The U.S. wants China to stop providing military and economic support to Iran because it makes it harder to pressure Iran during the ongoing conflict.
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President Trump told Xi Jinping to stop any aid to Iran, including military help and intelligence.
China has been supporting Iran with weapons, technology, and economic aid, which weakens U.S. efforts to isolate Iran.
Iran has used images from Chinese satellites to track U.S. military ships in the Middle East.
The U.S. adjusted its military operations to protect Navy ships from Iranian targeting.
China said it wants peaceful talks and encouraged a nuclear deal with Iran.
U.S. envoys recently negotiated indirectly with Iranian officials in New York, with Qatar helping as a mediator.
Iran wants the U.S. to lift some restrictions and end its naval blockade before reopening talks.
The U.S. said Iran does not control the Strait of Hormuz and cannot make demands about it.
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The US Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to use a federal database to check voters' citizenship before the November midterm elections. This decision stops a previous order that limited the use of social security numbers and other data for these checks.
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The Supreme Court lifted restrictions on a federal database used to verify voters.
The decision was in response to a request from President Donald Trump's administration.
The goal is to check the citizenship status of registered voters before midterm elections in November.
A lower court had blocked the use of social security numbers and other data for these checks.
Supporters say this helps prevent noncitizens from voting.
Critics worry it could stop eligible voters from casting their ballots.
The court's decision allows state officials to resume broad checks using federal records.
The case is part of broader efforts by the Trump administration to tighten voting rules.
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Some federal student loan borrowers who were on the now-ended SAVE repayment plan must choose a new plan soon or be moved automatically to the Standard or Tiered Standard Repayment Plan. Deadlines vary by borrower, starting as early as September 29, and those who do not decide may face higher payments because the new plans do not consider income.
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The SAVE repayment plan ended following a federal court order earlier this year.
Borrowers received notices starting July 1 and have 90 days from their notice date to pick a new repayment plan.
The first deadline is September 29 for borrowers who got the earliest notices. Others have later deadlines based on when they were contacted.
If borrowers miss the deadline, they will be moved to the Standard or Tiered Standard Repayment Plan automatically.
Standard plans have fixed monthly payments based on the loan balance, not income, over 10 to 25 years depending on the plan.
The Tiered Standard Plan started July 1 and sets fixed payments over 10, 15, 20, or 25 years based on how much is owed.
Borrowers can use the federal Loan Simulator tool to compare monthly payments of available plans before choosing.
Missing the deadline may lead to higher payments if the automatic selection does not match the borrower’s ability to pay.
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A new study from Sweden found that giving probiotics to very premature babies helped reduce the chances of severe bowel disease and death. The research looked at babies born between 28 and 31 weeks and showed fewer cases of a serious intestinal illness called necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) in those who received probiotics.
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The study was done by the Karolinska Institutet in Sweden and published in JAMA Network Open.
Probiotics are supplements that support healthy gut bacteria.
Babies given probiotics had much lower rates of severe NEC needing surgery (1 case) compared to those without probiotics (40 cases).
The study compared outcomes before and after probiotics were introduced in Sweden’s neonatal intensive care units (NICUs).
NEC is a dangerous condition where the intestine becomes inflamed and can lead to death.
No cases of probiotic-related infections were reported in the treated babies.
The study was observational, so it cannot prove probiotics directly caused the benefits.
A large ongoing trial is testing probiotics in even earlier premature babies (before 28 weeks).
Experts advise parents to discuss probiotic use with doctors since over-the-counter probiotics are not safe for premature infants.
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A U.S. appeals court agreed with the Pentagon’s decision to blacklist the AI company Anthropic, seeing it as a national security risk. The court rejected Anthropic’s challenge to this decision.
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The D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled 2-1 in favor of the Pentagon.
The court upheld the Trump administration’s blacklist of Anthropic.
Anthropic is an artificial intelligence company.
The Pentagon labeled Anthropic a national security threat.
Anthropic contested (challenged) the Pentagon’s decision.
The court found the Department of Defense had strong reasons for the blacklist.
The ruling was issued on a Friday.
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A 28-year-old British climber died after falling about 60 meters while coming down from Torrecerredo, one of the highest mountains in northern Spain. Rescue teams recovered his body near the mountain’s summit, and local authorities are investigating the accident.
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The climber fell about 60 meters (200 feet) into a vertical gully on Torrecerredo mountain.
The fall happened while he was roughly 20 meters from the summit.
Torrecerredo is about 2,650 meters high and is located in the Picos de Europa mountain range, popular with climbers.
Mountain rescue teams, including specialists lowered by winch, recovered the climber’s body and belongings.
The identity of the climber has not been publicly released, but he was British.
The UK Foreign Office is in contact with Spanish authorities regarding the incident.
The climber’s body was taken to the Institute of Legal Medicine in Asturias for examination.
A 54-year-old French woman was also injured in the same mountain range and taken to hospital.
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Pope Leo XIV began his visit to France by raising concerns about the effects of technology like artificial intelligence on humanity. He spoke against nuclear weapons, urged peace through dialogue, and addressed ethical challenges in a country known for strong secular values.
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Pope Leo XIV warned that relying too much on machines could harm what makes humans unique.
He criticized the nuclear deterrence approach, saying it only increases the arms race.
The pope’s visit to France is the first official papal state visit in 18 years.
He spoke at the Élysée Palace to President Emmanuel Macron and at UNESCO to diplomats and U.N. staff.
France has legalized abortion and allowed lethal medication for incurable illnesses, policies opposed by the French Catholic Church.
Macron sees the pope’s visit as a hopeful sign for many French people during difficult political times.
Over one million people are expected to see the pope during his four-day visit.
Pope Leo XIV wants to highlight and strengthen Europe's Christian heritage and values about human life.
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Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, recently met with Chinese officials ahead of President Trump’s summit with Xi Jinping to discuss trade and technology. Meanwhile, U.S. 10-year Treasury bond yields reached their highest level in nearly 19 years, which makes borrowing more expensive for the government and has wide effects on the economy.
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Scott Bessent, with a background in investment management, is now the U.S. Treasury Secretary responsible for selling government debt.
He met Vice Premier He Lifeng of China as part of preparations for President Trump’s meeting with Xi Jinping.
The 10-year Treasury yield hit 5.225% on Thursday, the highest in about 19 years.
Treasury yields rise when bond prices fall, meaning government borrowing costs go up.
The Federal Reserve recently raised interest rates, influencing higher bond yields.
Other factors pushing yields up include strong economic data, tensions in the Middle East, and weak demand in Treasury auctions.
Rising U.S. government borrowing needs add pressure to increase yields further.
President Trump’s proposed $5,000 payment per adult, costing around $1.2 trillion, could further affect government borrowing costs.
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The U.S. military is preparing for possible actions in Cuba, according to a memo seen by CBS News. A State Department spokesperson said the U.S. is ready to assist Cuba if needed, while also commenting on relations with Iran and other issues.
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A memo from the U.S. Army shows plans for possible military action in Cuba.
The State Department spokesperson, Tommy Pigott, said the U.S. is ready to help Cuba.
The U.S. is closely watching situations involving Cuba and Iran.
The military preparations suggest the U.S. is taking Cuba’s situation seriously.
The State Department is actively communicating about U.S. foreign policy matters.
CBS News obtained the internal Army memo and reported on it.
President Donald Trump’s administration is involved in these decisions.
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Pope Leo XIV arrived in France for a four-day visit, where he spoke before a large Mass in central Paris attended by over half a million people. President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the Pope at the airport and hosted him at the Élysée Palace, where they discussed global issues and artificial intelligence.
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Pope Leo XIV is visiting France for four days.
Over 500,000 people are expected to attend a Mass in Paris led by the Pope.
President Emmanuel Macron greeted the Pope at Orly airport.
The Pope spoke at the Élysée Palace about geopolitical topics and AI (artificial intelligence).
The visit reflects growing interest in spirituality among the French, according to the Church.
The event attracted a large public turnout, showing significant enthusiasm.
The visit highlights the Pope’s role in addressing both religious and global issues.
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Iran has proposed a plan to reopen the strait of Hormuz within seven days and start talks on its nuclear program. This plan requires President Trump to lift sanctions, allow Iran to export oil, and ask Israel to stop attacks on Hezbollah, which are difficult demands amid tense political and military situations.
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Iran wants to reopen the strait of Hormuz in seven days, which would help stabilize global energy markets.
The deal includes lifting U.S. sanctions on Iran’s oil and releasing frozen Iranian assets.
Iran expects President Trump to stop Israeli military actions against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
Iran has shared the plan with China and Oman, getting their support.
The plan speeds up nuclear negotiations, cutting the wait from 60 days to 7 days.
Iranian officials doubt the U.S. will accept the conditions, citing past conflicts despite talks.
Saudi Arabia is concerned because the new shipping route is only agreed upon by Iran and Oman, not Gulf states.
Iran’s foreign minister says the conditions are based on a previous agreement Trump signed in June but now demands faster action.
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The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to move forward with changes to an immigration database before the November midterm elections. This decision was made despite disagreement from the Court’s liberal justices and opposition from Democrats and voting rights groups.
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The Supreme Court approved the Trump administration’s update to the immigration database.
The update is intended to help prevent voter fraud.
The decision was made shortly before the November midterm elections.
Liberal justices dissented, meaning they disagreed with the decision.
Democrats and some voting rights groups opposed the database changes.
A lower court judge had previously blocked the overhaul for violating certain rules.
The Supreme Court’s ruling allows the changes to proceed despite that lower court block.
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A Florida Republican congressman introduced a bill that would stop federal agencies from using license plate reader cameras made by Flock Safety without getting a warrant from a judge first. The bill aims to protect people from being tracked without permission and follows reports of misuse by law enforcement officers.
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Rep. Greg Steube from Florida introduced the Flafo Act to require warrants for federal use of Flock Safety and similar cameras.
The bill would also make federal grants to police depend on following these warrant rules.
Flock Safety operates about 120,000 license plate readers across 49 states and gathers detailed vehicle information.
Investigations found police in some states misused the data, such as stalking or wrongful stops.
Other bills like the Flock-Off Act and No Flock Act were introduced recently to restrict government funding or limit camera uses.
President Donald Trump supports these cameras as useful for law enforcement.
Cities in 36 states have canceled contracts with Flock Safety due to privacy concerns and misuse reports.
Florida and Texas recently took steps to limit or stop public funding for these cameras following investigations and abuse cases.
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Dr. Idris Evans, a Pittsburgh doctor, was killed during a violent home invasion while he slept with his wife. The attacker entered their home through an open window and stabbed both, but only Evans died. The suspect has been charged, and the attack is under investigation.
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Dr. Idris Evans was 46 years old and a pediatric critical care medical director at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh.
Evans was also an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine.
He and his wife were stabbed while sleeping in their home on Linden Avenue in Edgewood Borough.
Elijah Hemingway, 32, entered the house through an open window and attacked the couple with a kitchen knife.
Evans’ wife survived the attack and called their children, aged 8 and 12, to escape.
Hemingway faces charges of criminal homicide, aggravated assault, burglary, and trespassing.
The motive for the home invasion is not yet known.
Police described the crime scene as very violent and graphic.
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President Donald Trump invited Russian President Vladimir Putin to attend the G20 summit in Miami, but the Kremlin has not yet decided if Putin will go. Some Russian media see the invitation as unnecessary, and some world leaders fear it could encourage Russia's actions in Ukraine.
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President Trump invited President Putin to the G20 summit in Miami, starting December 14.
The Kremlin welcomed the invitation but has not yet decided if Putin will attend.
A Kremlin-controlled Russian newspaper said the trip could be harmful and unnecessary.
The Russian newspaper called the increased talks between the U.S. and Russia about ending the war "white noise."
Some leaders, like Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk and EU foreign affairs head Kaja Kallas, criticized the invitation, saying it might encourage Russian aggression.
Putin last attended the G20 summit in 2019 and has met Trump before in Alaska in 2025.
Trump’s envoys have tried to promote talks between Russia and Ukraine with some progress, but no agreements so far.
Putin’s attendance could lead to political pressure or protests from other G20 leaders and Ukraine’s President Zelensky.
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Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said his government examined the risk of a U.S. military attack after President Donald Trump jokingly called Canada the 51st U.S. state. Although Canada and the U.S. work closely on defense, the U.S. military is much larger, and Canada has studied how it might respond to a potential U.S. invasion for the first time in 100 years.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada considered the unlikely risk of a U.S. attack after repeated comments from President Trump.
Trump’s remarks calling Canada the U.S.’s 51st state have hurt relations between the two countries.
Canada and the U.S. are military partners, sharing intelligence through the Five Eyes network and operating NORAD, a joint defense command.
Canada mainly focuses its military on defending its own land and NATO missions, while the U.S. has a global military presence.
The U.S. plans to spend $1.5 trillion on defense by 2027, while Canada plans to increase spending to about 4% of its GDP by 2030, below the NATO target of 5%.
Canada does not have nuclear weapons; the U.S. is a major nuclear power with global strike capability.
Canada had about 63,000 active military personnel at the end of 2025, much smaller than the U.S. forces.
Canada last modeled a potential U.S. invasion and response about 100 years ago and resumed such planning recently.
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Students across Germany are striking to protest against the possible return of compulsory military service. Germany’s government introduced a voluntary military service law earlier this year but is considering compulsory service if not enough volunteers join or if security risks rise.
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Students are protesting against the possible return of compulsory military service in Germany.
Germany started a voluntary military service law in January to recruit more soldiers.
If not enough people volunteer, Germany’s parliament might bring back compulsory service.
All 18-year-old men in Germany must fill out a questionnaire about military service and take a medical exam.
Some 18-year-olds were invited to medical exams even though they said they were not interested in joining.
More than 100 protests are planned across Germany, including in major cities like Hamburg, Berlin, and Frankfurt.
Germany wants to increase its army from about 186,700 troops to 260,000 by the early 2030s.
The decision to boost military numbers follows concerns about Russia and pressure from the United States.
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Starfish Space, founded in 2019, is launching its Otter spacecraft to help inspect and manage satellites in orbit. The first Otter mission will demonstrate the spacecraft's ability to approach and inspect older, inactive satellites, funded by NASA with a $15 million contract.
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Starfish Space was started in October 2019 by two engineers from Blue Origin.
The company's goal is to help manage the growing number of satellites in low-Earth orbit.
Otter is a small spacecraft about the size of a large washing machine and weighs around 350 kg.
The first Otter mission, called SSPICY, will launch on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket this fall.
NASA is funding the mission, marking its first commercial debris inspection contract.
Otter will approach multiple US-owned, defunct satellites up close to collect data.
Starfish has about 120 employees and has raised $150 million so far.
Previous demo missions had mixed results, with some failures and some successful close approaches to target satellites.
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A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed near Westbury High School in Houston, Texas. Police said no one else was harmed, no arrests have been made, and they are working to find the person responsible.
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The victim was a senior student at Westbury High School.
The shooting happened near the school on a Friday morning.
Police confirmed all other students and staff are safe.
No one has been arrested yet for the shooting.
Houston police are actively investigating the case.
The victim’s family is described as devastated by the loss.
Authorities expressed sympathy for the grieving family members.
The story is ongoing, and updates may follow.
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