Taylor Swift released four new songs on a deluxe version of her recent album called "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore." The release includes a track titled "Patient Zero." A reporter from CBS News shared her thoughts on these new songs.
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Taylor Swift added four new songs to her latest album.
The deluxe album is named "The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore."
One of the new songs is called "Patient Zero."
The new tracks build on her previous work.
A CBS News reporter, Jo Ling Kent, commented on the new music.
The article’s focus is on the music release and details about the songs.
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President Donald Trump expressed sorrow over the death of Jim Copenhaver, who was shot at a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, during an attempted attack on President Trump in 2024. Copenhaver, aged 76, was one of two people injured in the shooting and died earlier this week.
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Jim Copenhaver was shot during an attempted assassination on President Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, in 2024.
Copenhaver was 76 years old when he died earlier this week.
He was one of two people who were shot at the rally.
A bullet grazed President Trump’s ear in the same incident.
President Trump publicly mourned Copenhaver’s death and called it a “tremendous loss.”
The shooting happened at a political rally attended by President Trump.
The incident involved an attempted assassination of the sitting U.S. president.
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Hurricane Nolo is approaching Hawaii and is expected to bring heavy rain, strong winds, flooding, and mudslides, especially to the Big Island and Maui. Officials are warning residents to prepare for dangerous weather, possible evacuations, and power outages as the storm moves closer.
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Hurricane Nolo’s winds reached about 80 miles per hour and it was located 240 miles south of South Point, Hawaii.
The storm is expected to strengthen and become a major hurricane by Saturday.
The Big Island could get 15 to 30 inches of rain, with some areas receiving up to 35 inches.
Flooding and mudslides are likely, especially in steep areas.
Storm surge of 1 to 3 feet above ground level is possible if it coincides with high tide.
Tropical storm conditions will start on the Big Island Friday night, with hurricane conditions likely Saturday.
Hawaii County is under a hurricane watch and tropical storm warning, Maui County under a tropical storm watch.
Emergency officials urge residents to complete preparations, follow evacuation orders, and prepare for power outages.
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Dolly Parton has donated money and visited children with cancer for many years to support them. A children’s hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee, named after her, continues to help young cancer patients.
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Dolly Parton has a long history of helping children with cancer.
She has given donations to support cancer care for kids.
Dolly Parton has visited children in hospitals to encourage them.
A hospital in Knoxville, Tennessee, is named after Dolly Parton.
This hospital keeps working to help children who have cancer.
The hospital represents Dolly Parton’s ongoing support and care for kids.
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Fighter jets from Finland and Sweden scrambled together to intercept several Russian military aircraft flying over the Gulf of Finland. This was the first time the two countries’ air forces worked jointly on such a mission since joining NATO.
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Finnish and Swedish fighter jets intercepted Russian aircraft including a Tu-134 transport plane and MiG-31 and Su-30 fighters.
The interception happened in international airspace over the Gulf of Finland.
It was the first joint air operation between Finland and Sweden as NATO members.
Finland and Sweden joined NATO after Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
NATO has increased air patrols near its eastern borders because of Russia’s military actions.
Norway scrambled jets 62 times in the first half of 2026 to respond to Russian flights near NATO territory.
Finnish jets involved were F/A-18 Hornets; Swedish jets were Gripen fighters.
NATO views Russian flights close to its borders as a form of intimidation.
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Loik Le Priol, suspected of killing Argentine rugby star Federico Martin Aramburu in Paris in 2022, asked the victim’s family for forgiveness during his trial. Verdicts for Le Priol and three others involved in the case, who are linked to far-right groups, are expected soon.
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Federico Martin Aramburu, a former Argentine rugby player, was killed in Paris in March 2022.
Loik Le Priol, 32, is accused of firing the fatal shots; Romain Bouvier, 35, also involved in the shooting.
Prosecutors asked for 27 years in prison for Le Priol and 20 years for Bouvier.
Both suspects are linked to far-right movements in France and deny intending to kill Aramburu.
Le Priol expressed hope that Aramburu’s family would forgive him and that he could forgive himself.
Aramburu’s widow asked the court for a verdict that supports their children’s future.
The trial has drawn attention in Argentina, with rugby players showing support for justice.
Prominent sports figures attended the trial to show support for the victim’s family.
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Democrat Adam Hamilton is running against Republican Senator Roger Marshall in the Kansas Senate race. Recent polls show Hamilton slightly ahead, but the race remains very close and competitive in this traditionally Republican state.
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Roger Marshall is the current Republican Senator from Kansas seeking a second term.
Adam Hamilton, a Democrat and church founder, aims to be the first Democrat elected to the Kansas Senate since 1932.
A recent Wedgewood Poll shows Hamilton at 50% support and Marshall at 48%, within the poll’s margin of error.
An Emerson College Poll also showed Hamilton narrowly leading Marshall by 2 points among likely voters.
Hamilton is polling especially well among women, young voters (18-29), and college-educated voters.
Marshall leads among men, older voters (45-64), and those without a four-year degree.
Marshall has called for closer cooperation between federal immigration agents and local authorities amid increased ICE activity in southwest Kansas.
Vice President JD Vance campaigned with Marshall as Republicans work to maintain support in Kansas, where President Donald Trump won by a large margin in 2024.
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A new poll shows that President Donald Trump’s promise to give every adult American $5,000 if Republicans keep control of Congress is not popular with many voters. About one-third of Americans said the offer makes them less likely to vote Republican, while over half said it would not change their vote.
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President Trump proposed a $5,000 payment to every adult if Republicans keep both the House and Senate.
A September Verasight poll found 33% of Americans are less likely to vote Republican because of this promise.
Only 15% said the promise makes them more likely to vote Republican.
52% said the pledge would not affect their vote.
Younger adults (18-29) reacted most negatively, with 41% less likely to vote Republican.
Independent voters also showed a negative response: 31% less likely, 12% more likely to support Republicans.
Income level made little difference in how people reacted to the $5,000 offer.
The poll measures opinions about the promise but does not prove it has changed voters’ actual decisions.
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Fighting in Yemen has forced nearly 130,000 people, including 71,000 children, to flee their homes, worsening child malnutrition. UNICEF reports a sharp increase in severe hunger and health problems among children as access to care and education is disrupted.
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71,000 children are among 130,000 people displaced in Yemen in the last three weeks.
The conflict is especially intense around the southwestern Taiz region.
UNICEF found that over 25% of nearly 2,900 screened children show acute malnutrition, with 200 in severe condition.
An estimated 2.2 million Yemeni children under five are expected to be acutely malnourished this year.
At least 15 children have died and 14 injured in the recent fighting; 3 children are still missing.
The war involves Saudi-backed government forces and Iran-backed Houthis, who have recently captured key areas including the Red Sea coast.
The fighting disrupts healthcare and has forced closure or suspension of 243 schools, affecting 140,000 students.
UNICEF calls for protection of children and humanitarian aid access during the conflict.
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A fifth-generation farmer and leader of the Kansas Farm Bureau, Glenn Brunkow, says that high prices for diesel fuel and fertilizer are causing serious financial problems for farmers. These increased costs are making it hard for farmers to make profits and are affecting the farming community.
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Glenn Brunkow is a fifth-generation farmer and president of the Kansas Farm Bureau.
Farmers face high costs for diesel fuel, which powers their machinery.
Fertilizer prices are also very high, raising overall farm expenses.
These rising costs are making it difficult for farmers to earn money from their crops.
The financial strain is impacting the wider farming community in Kansas.
High input costs can lead to economic challenges for food production and supply.
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Pope Leo XIV is visiting France for four days and is focusing on spiritual matters rather than politics. He declined a state dinner, the Legion of Honour award, and a private meeting with President Emmanuel Macron to keep the visit focused on faith, though he will talk about European security and peace during his trip.
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Pope Leo XIV is on a four-day visit to France.
He declined official state honors, including a dinner and the Legion of Honour.
He also declined a private meeting with President Emmanuel Macron.
The Vatican said scheduling was the reason for these refusals.
Observers think the Pope wants to emphasize the spiritual side of the trip.
Despite this, the Pope will address issues like European security and peace.
The visit includes stops at important places like UNESCO and Notre-Dame.
The Pope’s trip aims to draw attention to peace, human dignity, and technology.
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NASA announced plans to build a new space telescope called PRIMA, aiming to launch it by 2033. PRIMA will be a mid-sized mission with a budget of $1.2 billion (excluding launch costs) that will observe the universe in far-infrared light to study planets, galaxies, and cosmic dust.
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PRIMA stands for Probe far-Infrared Mission for Astrophysics.
It is the first mission in NASA’s new Probe Explorer program, which targets science missions with moderate budgets.
PRIMA’s cost cap is $1.2 billion, less than flagship missions like the $4.3 billion Roman Space Telescope.
NASA chose PRIMA after disqualifying a competing X-ray telescope called AXIS due to schedule and budget concerns.
PRIMA will use a leftover cryocooler from the James Webb Space Telescope to cool its instruments to extremely low temperatures.
The telescope’s primary mirror will be 1.8 meters (5.9 feet) wide.
PRIMA will observe far-infrared light wavelengths between 24 and 235 micrometers.
The mission will orbit around the Sun-Earth L2 point, about a million miles from Earth.
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Pope Leo XIV is visiting Paris and will speak at UNESCO about global issues like peace, culture, and working together between countries. He will also visit Notre-Dame Cathedral, a major event during his trip.
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Pope Leo XIV is currently visiting Paris, France.
He is scheduled to give a speech at UNESCO headquarters.
His speech will focus on global challenges such as peace, culture, and international cooperation.
A large crowd has gathered outside Notre-Dame Cathedral ahead of his visit there.
The visit includes meetings with French officials, including President Emmanuel Macron.
The Pope aims to highlight faith and human dignity during his trip.
His activities in Paris span several days, with multiple public events planned.
The visit draws attention to important global and social themes like technology and peace.
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A study from King’s College London found that genes may influence how people respond to trauma, especially when it happens in childhood. This could help explain why some people develop post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after traumatic events while others do not.
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Anxiety, depression, and mental health problems have increased recently.
Exposure to trauma is more common due to smartphones and social media.
The study analyzed data from 144,702 people about trauma and PTSD symptoms.
Childhood traumas like abuse and neglect had stronger links to PTSD than adult traumas.
Genetic differences may make some people more vulnerable to PTSD.
Genetics alone cannot predict PTSD; social and life factors also matter.
The study looked at different types of trauma and how genes interact with these experiences.
The research aims to improve prevention and treatment by identifying who is most at risk.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has considered the very unlikely possibility of a US military attack on Canada. This caution comes amid ongoing trade tensions and harsh remarks from President Donald Trump, including tariffs and calls for Canada to become a US state.
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Prime Minister Carney called a US attack on Canada an “extreme tail risk,” meaning very unlikely but with serious consequences.
President Trump imposed tariffs of up to 50% on Canadian goods starting in 2025, mainly to pressure Canada on drug control and trade issues.
Canada and the US have a close trade relationship, with 72% of Canada’s exports going to the US in 2025.
President Trump suggested Canada should become the 51st US state and renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America” on social media.
Trade talks broke down in August 2026, leading to new tariffs on both sides.
Canada plans to reduce dependence on the US by reconsidering the purchase of US fighter jets and limiting use of SpaceX services.
Canada is seeking stronger ties with the European Union and UK-led military forces.
Security concerns include US actions in the Arctic region and interest from Russia and China, adding to geopolitical tensions.
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Anwar Gargash, senior adviser to the UAE president, said Iran involved the UAE in a conflict by launching thousands of missiles and drones at it. He expressed concern over the ongoing unstable situation and commented on Sudan’s war and Algeria’s decision to cut ties with the UAE.
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Iran fired around 3,300 missiles and drones at the UAE.
Anwar Gargash said Iran dragged the UAE into this conflict.
President Donald Trump said he might negotiate with or "obliterate" Iran.
Gargash warned the current "no war, no peace" status is not stable.
The UAE officially denies supplying weapons to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces.
Gargash called Algeria’s cutting diplomatic ties with the UAE unexpected and unclear.
Algeria gave no clear reason for ending relations with the UAE, according to Gargash.
The interview took place during the UN General Assembly meetings.
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French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will send military support to protect an important oil site in Yanbu, Saudi Arabia. This site is key for Saudi fuel exports and is under threat from Yemen’s Houthi rebels, who are backed by Iran.
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France plans to send military resources to Saudi Arabia.
The support is to protect the Yanbu oil site.
Yanbu is important for Saudi Arabia’s fuel exports.
The oil site has been threatened by Houthi rebels from Yemen.
The Houthis receive backing from Iran.
The announcement was made by President Macron during interviews with French TV channels TF1 and France 2.
The situation relates to ongoing conflicts and tensions in the Middle East.
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New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill asked Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell to resign after an ethics report said he broke state rules by discriminating at work. The report showed Caldwell tried two times to get his girlfriend promoted to a state job and behaved inappropriately.
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Governor Mikie Sherrill is from New Jersey and belongs to the Democratic Party.
She gave Lieutenant Governor Dale Caldwell a deadline to resign by Friday.
An ethics report found Caldwell violated state rules against workplace discrimination.
Investigators were from a law firm hired by Sherrill’s office.
Caldwell tried twice to have his girlfriend promoted to a government position.
The report also mentioned Caldwell acted in a sexual manner that was not appropriate.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the United States for a meeting with President Donald Trump, focusing on maintaining stable relations between their countries. While Washington emphasized its military involvement and asked allies to choose sides, China offered diplomatic support without military actions, appealing to many countries in the Global South.
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President Xi Jinping made a state visit to the U.S., including symbolic events like a B-2 bomber flyover and gifting pandas.
China emphasized "constructive strategic stability" with the U.S. instead of military involvement.
The U.S. is involved in a nearly seven-month war between Israel and Iran, pressuring allies on trade and global alliances.
China is China's largest trading partner with Iran but has not committed to pressuring Iran or reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia and the UAE see China as a diplomatic partner and the U.S. as a military supplier.
Countries such as India, Indonesia, South Africa, and Brazil are balancing relations between the U.S., China, and Russia.
Both leaders discussed artificial intelligence rules but no strong agreements were made, and concerns remain about who will set global AI standards.
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José Padilla, a father of four living in Watts, California, was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in January 2026 during a raid on car wash workers. His family has faced financial difficulties and emotional challenges, including mental health issues in the children, due to his absence. Experts say such family separations caused by immigration raids affect children’s development and can lead to serious psychological problems.
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José Padilla was detained by ICE while working as a car washer in Los Angeles on January 27, 2026.
He is one of more than 1,400 people detained in the LA area that month and was among hundreds of car wash workers targeted since June 2025.
Padilla has lived in the U.S. for over 20 years and is the main financial and emotional support for his family.
His wife, Alma Ramirez, and their four children are struggling with the effects of his detention, including economic hardship and emotional stress.
Two of the children, including a son with autism, experienced difficulties at school and began therapy due to the trauma.
A University of California, Riverside report describes immigration raids causing a "public health emergency" for millions of children separated from caregivers.
Experts warn that separating a child from their parent can deeply impact the child’s mental health and development.
The family’s day-to-day life and routines have been heavily disrupted by Padilla’s absence.
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