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Businesses handle giving change in cash payments differently, which can be confusing for customers. A new bill passed by the House of Representatives may help make cash transactions clearer and simpler.
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Many businesses give back change in different ways when people pay with cash.
This difference can cause confusion for customers.
The House of Representatives recently passed a bill that aims to improve how change is given.
The bill could make cash payments easier to understand.
The current problem is related to how pennies are handled in cash transactions.
If approved, the bill might change rules about using pennies in everyday purchases.
The change could standardize giving change and reduce confusion.
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Two people have died in a Legionnaires' disease outbreak in New York City’s Upper East Side, and 72 people have become sick. Health officials are testing cooling towers on buildings and believe the source of the bacteria has likely been removed, as new cases are decreasing.
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Two deaths have been reported in the Legionnaires' disease outbreak in Manhattan's Upper East Side.
A total of 72 people have been infected.
The first death was announced on Friday, the second on Saturday.
Legionnaires' disease is a serious lung infection caused by bacteria that grow in warm, still water.
Officials are testing cooling towers used in large buildings, as these can harbor the bacteria.
Property owners must clean and disinfect cooling towers if tests show bacteria.
New case numbers are going down, suggesting the source of bacteria exposure may be gone.
About 10% of people who get Legionnaires' disease die from it, according to the CDC.
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Two people have died in a legionnaires’ disease outbreak in New York City that has infected at least 72 people. City officials say the source of the outbreak, linked to cooling towers on buildings, has likely been stopped after cleaning and safety measures.
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Two people have died from legionnaires’ disease in this outbreak.
At least 72 people have been sickened, with 9 still in the hospital and 50 discharged.
The source of the outbreak is connected to cooling towers on buildings in Manhattan’s Upper East Side.
The city cleaned and disinfected all cooling towers that tested positive for the bacteria.
Cooling tower operators were reminded to use chemicals called biocides to kill the bacteria during summer.
Legionnaires’ disease is a form of pneumonia caused by bacteria that grow in warm water and are spread through tiny water droplets.
The disease does not spread from person to person.
Previous outbreaks have occurred in New York City, including a fatal one in Harlem in 2025.
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Senator Mark Warner spoke about the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran. He said it is surprising that more American soldiers have not died, especially after two service members were killed recently.
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Senator Mark Warner is from Virginia and a member of the Democratic Party.
Two U.S. military service members died in the conflict with Iran on a recent Friday.
Warner expressed condolences to the families of the fallen soldiers.
He described it as surprising that more American troops have not died in the fighting with Iran.
His comments reflect concerns about the human cost of the ongoing conflict.
The situation involves direct U.S. military engagement with Iran.
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A 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit the Andes region of Peru on Saturday night, killing at least five people and injuring more than 20. The quake caused building damage and displaced around 300 people.
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The earthquake occurred at 9:24 p.m. on Saturday near Sicaya city in Huancayo province.
The quake was 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) deep.
At least five people died, over 20 were injured, and about 300 were forced to leave their homes.
The use of adobe (mud brick) for building made damage worse.
Several buildings, including a church and convent, collapsed or were damaged.
The number of missing people is not yet known.
The area is part of the Pacific "Ring of Fire," where earthquakes happen often.
In 2007, a much stronger earthquake in Peru killed nearly 600 people.
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A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Andes region of Peru, killing at least six people and injuring more than 30 others. The quake caused many buildings to collapse or be damaged, forcing around 300 people to leave their homes.
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The earthquake happened on Saturday at 9:24 p.m. near Sicaya city in Huancayo province.
The quake's depth was about 10 kilometers (6.2 miles).
At least six people died and over 30 were injured.
Around 300 people had to move out of their homes because of damage.
Buildings made with adobe bricks were more damaged, as these materials are weaker during quakes.
The number of missing people is still unknown.
The affected areas include agricultural communities where homes were destroyed.
Peru is located in the Pacific "Ring of Fire," an area known for frequent earthquakes.
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Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa has changed key security and intelligence leadership roles, giving more power to Interior Minister Anas Khattab and appointing new officials to strengthen national security. These changes come as Syria faces recent attacks and works to unify its security agencies under one government after former President Bashar al-Assad fled in 2024.
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Interior Minister Anas Khattab was given the additional role of head of the National Security Bureau while keeping his ministry position.
New appointments include Hussein al-Salamah as deputy head of the National Security Bureau and Abdul Qader Tahan as head of the General Intelligence Service.
The General Intelligence Service handles intelligence gathering, threat assessment, and fighting espionage and terrorism.
The leadership changes aim to improve national security, stability, and reconstruction efforts in Syria.
Recent security incidents include bombings in Damascus that killed and injured many people.
Syrian authorities arrested members of an ISIL-linked group blamed for the bombings.
During French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit, Syria restored full diplomatic relations with France.
US President Donald Trump met with al-Sharaa at a NATO summit, and the US removed Syria from its list of state sponsors of terrorism.
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Senator John Fetterman told New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to “sit down” after Mamdani suggested arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu when he visits the United Nations. Fetterman criticized Mamdani’s comment, implying Mamdani does not have the authority to make such a statement.
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Senator John Fetterman represents Pennsylvania.
Zohran Mamdani is the Mayor of New York City.
Mamdani suggested the idea of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during Netanyahu’s visit to the UN General Assembly.
Fetterman responded by telling Mamdani to “sit down,” signaling disapproval of the suggestion.
The issue involves a high-profile international figure, Benjamin Netanyahu, who is Israel’s Prime Minister.
The UN General Assembly is a major international meeting where world leaders gather each year.
The exchange took place publicly on a Sunday.
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Officials in President Donald Trump’s administration have frequently warned election workers that they could be arrested or face legal consequences if they do not protect election security. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said election officials might be fined or even go to prison if they fail to secure elections.
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President Donald Trump recently gave a speech accusing China of accessing election data.
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin warned election officials about possible fines or prison time for not securing elections.
David Becker, a CBS News contributor, stated that threats of arrest against election officials are happening almost every week under this administration.
These threats toward election workers have become very common and noticeable.
The discussion took place on the CBS show "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
Chris Krebs, another CBS News contributor, also joined the discussion.
The issue relates to the administration’s concern over election security and foreign interference.
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A recent poll by the Pew Research Center shows that more people in many countries now view China and its leader, Xi Jinping, more positively than the United States and President Donald Trump. While concerns about Beijing remain, China's influence is growing, and the US image has declined in several regions due to foreign policies and actions linked to President Trump’s administration.
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The Pew Research Center surveyed 36 major countries on their views of China and the US.
For the first time, China and Xi Jinping were rated more favorably than the US and President Trump in most countries.
Favorable views of China rose from 32% to 46% in 20 countries between 2023 and 2024; US favorability fell from 58% to 36%.
China’s positive image is stronger in Latin America, Africa, and parts of Asia than in Europe and East Asia.
More people believe the US interferes in other countries’ affairs compared to China.
President Trump has made controversial moves, such as accusing China of election interference and offering economic incentives to other countries for political support.
China invests in influence efforts abroad, using social media to improve its image and downplay issues like Uyghur persecution.
Public opinion on global powers can change based on actions and presentation, as seen historically with the US and China.
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Chris Krebs, who was appointed by President Donald Trump to lead the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), said the 2020 U.S. election was secure. Krebs disagrees with President Trump’s repeated claims that the election was not secure and highlighted ongoing concerns about Chinese influence efforts targeting the U.S. public.
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Chris Krebs was appointed by President Trump to run CISA, which protects election infrastructure.
Krebs says the 2020 election was secure, despite President Trump's claims to the contrary.
President Trump fired Krebs after he publicly affirmed the security of the 2020 election.
CISA had a security plan for the 2020 election in place well before the vote.
Chinese efforts in the 2020 election were mainly aimed at influencing the American public, not hacking or changing votes.
Intelligence community assessments in 2021 confirmed China's preference against President Trump.
China's influence operations have been ongoing since the early 2000s and continue today.
Krebs emphasizes the need to focus more on current counterintelligence and counterespionage threats from China.
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The Justice Department under President Trump has filed the first-ever petition in a secret court created in 1996 to deport suspected "alien terrorists" from the U.S. This court, which had never before been used, held a hearing and asked the government for more information to support its case.
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The Alien Terrorist Removal Court was created in 1996 but had never received a petition until now.
The Justice Department filed the first petition to deport an individual suspected of being an "alien terrorist."
The court has five judges appointed by Chief Justice John Roberts.
The court held a hearing and requested additional evidence from the government.
The law allows the government to deport foreign nationals involved in terrorism or linked to groups encouraging terrorism.
The petition process requires approval from the attorney general or deputy attorney general.
President Trump’s administration has stepped up deportations, including using old laws to remove migrants suspected of terrorism.
The court aims to provide a legal forum for national security-related deportation cases.
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Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old college football player, died after disappearing during a July 4 trip to Horn Island, Mississippi. His family has received hateful anonymous mail as they continue to question the circumstances of his death, and the FBI is investigating threats linked to the case.
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Nolan Wells was a wide receiver at Southwest Mississippi Community College.
He disappeared while on a Fourth of July trip to Horn Island, about 10 miles off the Mississippi coast.
Wells’ phone and keys were found on a boat, but he was last seen staying behind on the island.
His body was discovered in nearby waters on July 6.
Wells’ family and lawyer Ben Crump have challenged the official timeline and witness statements.
A video surfaced that allegedly captures a confrontation involving Wells, raising more questions.
Wells’ family received anonymous hate mail with a defaced photo related to their legal team.
The FBI is assisting local authorities and investigating interstate threats tied to the case.
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A group of investors holding most of Thames Water’s debt is willing to discuss more government control but not full public ownership. They are also preparing for a possible legal fight if the government temporarily takes over the company, which is struggling with high debt.
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Thames Water is Britain’s largest water company and serves around 16 million customers.
London & Valley Water (L&VW), a group of 100 investors, owns £17 billion of Thames Water’s £21 billion debt.
L&VW wants to work with the government but does not support full public ownership of Thames Water.
Andy Burnham, set to become prime minister, plans to use a special administration regime (SAR) for temporary public control of Thames Water.
The SAR could cost taxpayers about £2 billion to keep the company running.
Creditors say if taxpayers pay, they should get control to fix the company and secure water supply.
L&VW has hired law firms to prepare for legal action if the government nationalises the company.
The investors want to recapitalise Thames Water and return it to good financial health, avoiding taxpayer-funded administration.
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Tom Homan, the Trump administration's border czar, said that immigration agents should use body cameras. He believes body cameras help show what officers see during incidents, especially after recent deadly shootings involving ICE agents.
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Tom Homan is the border czar under President Donald Trump's administration.
He spoke on "Face the Nation" with Margaret Brennan.
Homan supports the use of body cameras for immigration officers.
Recent deadly shootings involving ICE agents happened in Texas and Maine.
Body cameras can provide clear evidence of what officers see during actions.
The goal is to give the American public more transparency about these incidents.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul, White House border official Tom Homan, and Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan appeared on the CBS News show Face the Nation. They discussed topics related to their roles during the program.
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Kathy Hochul is the governor of New York.
Tom Homan is the White House border czar, responsible for border security issues.
Brian Moynihan is the CEO of Bank of America.
All three appeared on the news show Face the Nation.
The discussion took place on CBS News.
The appearance covered issues related to government, border security, and banking.
The interview included both political and business topics.
The episode was available to watch on the CBS News app and online browsers.
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Senator John Fetterman criticized President Donald Trump for focusing on the 2020 election during a recent speech about election security. Fetterman suggested that President Trump should focus on positive actions instead of revisiting past elections.
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Senator John Fetterman is a Democrat from Pennsylvania.
President Donald Trump gave a primetime speech about election security.
The speech included references to the 2020 presidential election.
Fetterman spoke about this on CNN’s program "State of the Union."
Fetterman questioned why President Trump is bringing up the 2020 election again.
Fetterman encouraged the president to focus on positive topics or actions.
The comments appeared during discussions about election integrity and security.
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Israeli settlers attacked the Palestinian village of al Tuwani in Masafer Yatta, near Hebron, setting homes, vehicles, and a mosque on fire. Palestinian media reported that Israeli forces protected the settlers during this attack.
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The attack happened in the village of al Tuwani, located in Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron.
Israeli settlers set fire to homes, vehicles, and a mosque in the village.
Palestinian media say Israeli forces were present and protected the settlers during the attack.
Videos of the event show settlers carrying out the burning.
Masafer Yatta is an area with ongoing tensions between Israeli settlers and Palestinian residents.
The incident highlights conflicts over land and security in the region.
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Tom Homan, the White House border czar, supports using body cameras for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers after two recent deadly shootings by ICE agents who were not wearing cameras. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has started giving body cameras to ICE teams and is training officers on how to use them.
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Two fatal shootings by ICE officers happened recently in Texas and Maine.
Neither ICE officer involved in those shootings was wearing a body camera.
Tom Homan says body cameras help show exactly what officers see when they act.
DHS announced that each ICE arrest team will now have at least one officer with a body camera.
Over half of ICE field offices already have body cameras, with all offices expected to get them soon.
Funding for body cameras was included in April and June budget packages, totaling about $90 million.
Democrats delayed some funding during negotiations over immigration enforcement reforms earlier this year.
President Trump ended a DHS pause on vehicle stops that was put in place after the shootings.
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The BBC has released a new advertisement featuring comedian Romesh Ranganathan to encourage people to keep paying the TV licence fee. The ad is a remake of a famous 1985 BBC advert and highlights popular BBC shows and stars, aiming to show the value of the licence fee at a time when fewer people are paying it.
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The original 1985 advert featured John Cleese asking what the BBC offers for the licence fee money.
The new version stars Romesh Ranganathan in a pub setting with many well-known figures from BBC programs, including Chris Martin and Claudia Winkleman.
About 90 famous faces appear in the new advert, showcasing a variety of BBC shows.
The advert was released during the World Cup final and shared on social media.
BBC licence fee payments have declined, with half a million fewer households paying recently.
The advert suggests that without the licence fee, BBC programs might disappear.
Some viewers liked the new ad, but some critics found it less impressive and similar to past ideas.
Romesh Ranganathan expressed strong support for the BBC and said it adds a lot to people's lives despite its flaws.
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