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Representative Jeanne Shaheen said that Israel is America’s strongest ally in the Middle East. She made this comment after a recent House vote where over 100 Democrats supported cutting aid to Israel. Shaheen emphasized the importance of humanitarian support for Palestinians during this time.
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Jeanne Shaheen is a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Hampshire.
More than 100 House Democrats voted to cut off aid to Israel recently.
Shaheen called Israel the strongest ally of the U.S. in the Middle East.
She mentioned the importance of providing humanitarian help to Palestinians.
The discussion arose in the context of a House vote on U.S. aid to Israel.
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The United States has tried permanent daylight saving time (DST) before, but it did not last. People experienced problems like darker mornings, which led to the idea being reversed. There is a possibility the US might try permanent daylight saving time again soon.
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Daylight saving time means setting clocks forward by one hour in spring and back in fall.
Permanent daylight saving time would keep clocks an hour ahead all year.
The US has tried permanent DST in the past, but it was ended because it caused very dark mornings in winter.
Dark mornings can make it harder for people, especially children, to start their day safely.
Some states and groups support keeping daylight saving time all year to have more daylight in the evening.
Congress has the power to change or approve permanent daylight saving time rules.
A recent bill in Congress aims to make daylight saving time permanent nationwide.
The debate over permanent daylight saving time involves weighing the benefits of more evening light against safety and health concerns in the morning.
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed an order to pause the construction of large data centers in the state for one year. This pause will allow time to study how these data centers affect the environment and local communities.
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Governor Kathy Hochul changed her position to support the pause on large data centers.
The pause is a one-year ban on building large-scale data centers in New York.
The goal is to better understand the environmental and community impacts of data centers.
Data centers are facilities that store and manage large amounts of computer data.
This executive order positions New York to take a leading role in managing data center growth responsibly.
The decision was announced during an interview on the show "Face the Nation."
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Senator Mark Warner discussed recent attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan, saying these attacks reflect problems from starting a war without clear plans. He criticized the lack of progress on U.S. goals like stopping Iran’s nuclear program and controlling missile threats, and raised concerns about inefficient defense spending and rising gas prices. Warner also expressed disappointment with Jay Clayton, nominee for director of national intelligence, especially over his unclear views on unauthorized election activities and questioned his suitability for the role.
Key Facts
U.S. bases in Jordan were attacked twice in a short time, resulting in 16 deaths and many wounded.
Senator Warner called the conflict a “war of choice” started without a clear plan or imminent threat from Iran.
The U.S. has not made progress in stopping Iran from enriching uranium or degrading its missile and drone capabilities.
Warner noted the high cost of shooting down Iranian drones with expensive missiles compared to Ukraine's cheaper drone defense methods.
Gas prices in Virginia have increased by about $1.20 since the war began, partially due to tensions near the Strait of Hormuz.
There is no clear U.S. plan to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for oil shipments.
Warner criticized Jay Clayton, nominee for director of national intelligence, for being unaware of unauthorized election center activity by Tulsi Gabbard and said he would vote against his confirmation.
Clayton acknowledged Joe Biden was certified as president but appeared unprepared during Senate committee questioning.
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Architect Mina Hasman suggests designing cities that work more like natural ecosystems to handle climate change. She envisions buildings and urban areas that function like trees and forests, helping cities adapt to hotter weather.
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Mina Hasman is an award-winning architect and a member of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).
She has been recognized as a climate leader by The Times 100.
Her design ideas focus on cities adapting like natural ecosystems.
Buildings could "breathe" similar to trees, improving urban environments.
She believes cities should work with nature to face the challenges of climate change.
The goal is for communities to thrive in a hotter, changing climate.
This approach represents a new era of climate-ready urban design.
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Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami, United States. UK prosecutors added 38 new charges against them, including rape and sex trafficking, increasing the total charges to 59.
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Andrew Tate and Tristan Tate are influencer brothers.
They were arrested in Miami, Florida.
UK prosecutors have brought new charges against them.
The new charges include rape and sex trafficking.
The total number of charges against them is now 59.
The arrests were recorded on video.
The case involves both U.S. and UK law enforcement.
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Health officials found that iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms, which supplies Taco Bell, tested positive for a parasite causing a diarrhoea outbreak in the US. The company is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico, and at least 94 people have been hospitalized due to the infection.
Key Facts
The parasite causing the illness is Cyclospora, linked to iceberg lettuce from Taylor Farms.
Taylor Farms supplies Taco Bell and confirmed the positive lettuce sample was not part of their current recall.
The company is removing all iceberg lettuce from central Mexico from the US market voluntarily.
At least 94 people have been hospitalized, but no deaths have been reported.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) collected the lettuce sample during their investigation.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) advises people not to eat shredded iceberg lettuce at Taco Bell in five states: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
Taco Bell has removed the affected lettuce from its restaurants.
The recall includes lettuce sold under the Marketside brand at Walmart in 15 states.
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Nearly 2.2 million Australians are living below the wellbeing poverty line, with the number of people feeling very dissatisfied with life doubling in the past ten years. This increase in low life satisfaction began during the 2020 Covid lockdowns and has continued due to rising living costs and economic challenges.
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About 9.7% of Australians aged 15 and older rated their life satisfaction as 4 or below out of 10 in 2025, up from 4.8% in 2014.
Life dissatisfaction surged during the Covid lockdowns and remained high because of a sharp increase in the cost of living.
People with low life satisfaction tend to feel isolated, powerless, and less supportive of multiculturalism.
Only 15% of people in wellbeing poverty feel they have a say in community matters, compared to 32% of all Australians.
The national economy is stagnant, with incomes adjusted for inflation the same as in mid-2020, and experts expect a economic slowdown with low growth and high inflation.
Rising prices for essentials like electricity, insurance, and healthcare have hit lower-income households especially hard.
Research shows higher wages for top earners grew more than twice as fast as for low earners in the past decade.
Housing issues are seen as a major cause of reduced life satisfaction because many people struggle to achieve home ownership.
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Many workers are worried about losing jobs due to AI taking over tasks. Experts say while AI can replace some work, human skills like curiosity, humility, and emotional intelligence remain important and can help people adapt.
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Public sector workers, including Paul, face job cuts linked to AI integration.
AI is being used as a cost-saving tool in government agencies.
Fear of becoming obsolete (called "Fobo") is a growing concern among employees.
MIT research shows AI can replace some tasks, but workers have time to prepare for changes.
Experts recommend developing human skills that AI cannot copy, such as curiosity, humility, and emotional intelligence.
Staying connected and networking can help people adjust to AI changes in the workplace.
Retraining or switching jobs may be difficult without financial backup and does not guarantee immunity from AI impact.
Using AI to assist with learning and idea generation can support career adaptation.
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Australian and New Zealand authorities assured the public that asbestos-contaminated children’s play sand was low risk based on a safety report from the sand supplier, Educational Colours. However, independent tests found that most sand samples released asbestos fibers into the air, posing potential health dangers.
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Children’s play sand containing asbestos was sold in Australia and New Zealand for at least five years.
The supplier, Educational Colours, provided its own risk assessment without independent verification.
Authorities in both countries used this supplier-based report to say the asbestos risk was low.
Recent testing by Auckland University of Technology showed 90% of craft sand samples released asbestos fibers into the air.
The New Zealand workplace safety regulator disputed the low-risk claim, stating the fibers were dangerous.
Schools, government agencies, and large retailers like Kmart reassured consumers using the supplier’s claims.
Asbestos has been banned in Australia since 2003 due to its serious health risks.
The asbestos was first found by an Australian lab during unrelated testing and later confirmed in more samples.
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The increase in using surrogates abroad is causing legal problems for some babies, including the risk of having no nationality. Efforts to create international rules on surrogacy have stopped because countries cannot agree on the ethics and laws around it. This leaves many children and parents in uncertain legal situations.
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More people are using surrogates overseas due to infertility, older age, and wanting children in diverse family situations.
Different countries have very different laws on surrogacy; some ban it, others only allow unpaid surrogacy, and some permit commercial surrogacy.
The Hague Conference on Private International Law paused its 15-year project to create global rules on surrogacy because member countries disagreed strongly.
Without clear international laws, some children risk statelessness, meaning they do not have legal citizenship in any country.
“Limping parentage” happens when a child has different legal parents in different countries due to conflicting laws.
In the UK, the number of babies born through surrogacy has doubled since 2015, with most born abroad in countries like the US, Ukraine, and Mexico.
British parents using surrogates abroad must apply for legal parent status and citizenship for their children in UK courts.
Experts say a lack of consistent rules harms children’s legal identity and their right to citizenship globally.
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President Donald Trump and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) are accused of breaking the separation of powers by trying to hold back money that Congress has authorized to spend. This means they are acting on their own without Congress’s approval to block certain budget funds.
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Congress approved certain budget funds to be spent.
President Trump and the OMB are withholding some of these funds.
This action is seen as ignoring the separation of powers, which divides government responsibilities.
The separation of powers means Congress controls spending, while the executive branch carries out the budget.
The dispute is about whether the president can block funds without Congress’s consent.
This issue raises questions about limits on executive power in managing the budget.
The conflict involves how government branches share control over money.
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Matty Healy, lead singer of the band The 1975, married model and musician Gabbriette Bechtel in a private ceremony in Los Angeles. They announced their engagement earlier in 2024 after dating for nine months.
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Matty Healy and Gabbriette Bechtel married in a private ceremony in Los Angeles with family and close friends.
The wedding took place at Madonna’s former estate in the Hollywood Hills.
Celebrities like Charli XCX attended the ceremony.
The couple got engaged earlier in 2024, after dating since late 2023.
Bechtel is a model and lead singer of the punk rock band Nasty Cherry.
Healy’s band, The 1975, has had several UK number-one albums and is on an indefinite break from live shows.
Bechtel shared photos and videos from her hen-do (bachelorette party) online, showing themed celebrations.
Healy’s mother, Denise Welch, confirmed the engagement on a podcast.
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A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck the Andes region of Peru near Sicaya, killing at least five people and injuring more than 20. Around 300 people have been forced to leave their homes due to damaged buildings, including a church and convent.
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The earthquake occurred on Saturday at 9:24 p.m. local time.
The epicenter was 2 kilometers west-southwest of Sicaya city, in Huancayo province.
The quake's depth was 10 kilometers underground.
At least five people died and over 20 were injured from the earthquake.
About 300 people have been displaced due to building damage.
Several buildings, including a local church and convent, collapsed or were damaged.
The total number of missing people is still unknown according to Peru's Civil Defense Institute.
Peru is located in the Pacific "Ring of Fire," where earthquakes happen often.
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The U.S. carried out a strike against Iran recently. Senator Mark Warner talked about the situation in the Middle East on "Face the Nation," and experts Chris Krebs and David Becker discussed how to keep elections safe.
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The U.S. launched a strike targeting Iran overnight.
Senator Mark Warner appeared on the show to discuss Middle East issues.
Chris Krebs and David Becker are contributors to CBS News.
Krebs and Becker spoke about election security on the program.
The show is "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan."
The broadcast date was July 19, 2026.
The episode covered both international conflict and election safety topics.
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Russia launched a large ballistic missile attack on Kyiv, Ukraine's capital, causing damage and casualties. At least one person died and 16 were injured after about 24 missiles hit six districts of the city overnight.
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Russia fired around two dozen ballistic missiles at Kyiv.
The attack caused at least one death and 16 injuries.
Six districts in Kyiv were struck by the missiles.
Retired U.S. Navy Admiral James Stavridis warned that the United States should monitor Iran's activities near the Suez Canal. He noted that the canal has more shipping traffic than the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran has hinted at trying to block it using allied forces in nearby Yemen.
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The Suez Canal has more ship traffic than the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
Iran has made statements suggesting it may try to close the Suez Canal.
Iran could use the Houthi group in Yemen, located near the southwest of the Suez Canal, to carry out such actions.
Retired Admiral James Stavridis shared these concerns during an interview on CNN.
The situation involves important international trade routes that affect global shipping.
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The National Hurricane Center says there is an 80% chance that a tropical cyclone will form in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico near Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana. The system is expected to bring heavy rain and possible flooding even if it does not become a hurricane.
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A low-pressure weather system in the Gulf is strengthening and producing showers and thunderstorms.
Forecasters predict it will become a tropical depression by Sunday or Monday.
The system has an 80% chance of developing within the next 48 hours and within seven days.
Four states on the northern Gulf Coast—Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana—are on alert.
The storm is moving slowly and could cause heavy rainfall and localized flooding.
Warm sea temperatures are helping the storm’s development.
Tropical storm watches or warnings may be issued if conditions continue to improve.
Residents are advised to prepare emergency supplies and review flood safety plans now.
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Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan gave a full interview that was recorded on July 16, 2026, and part of it was shown on July 19, 2026. The interview was conducted by Margaret Brennan and is available to watch on CBS News.
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Brian Moynihan is the CEO of Bank of America.
The full interview was recorded on July 16, 2026.
A part of the interview aired on July 19, 2026.
Margaret Brennan conducted the interview.
The interview can be viewed on CBS News and through their app.
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