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A shareholder has filed a lawsuit to stop Paramount’s large deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery. The lawsuit claims some people inside Paramount may be breaking rules to benefit themselves financially.
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A press freedom group filed the lawsuit in Delaware court.
The lawsuit was filed on behalf of Paramount shareholder Paul Robbins.
The lawsuit aims to stop Paramount from completing its deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery.
Warner Bros. Discovery owns CNN, a cable news channel.
The lawsuit alleges that some Paramount insiders are not acting in the company’s best interest.
The claim focuses on breaches of fiduciary duties, meaning these insiders may have failed to act responsibly with company funds or decisions.
The deal involves billions of dollars and is a major business transaction.
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Hal Williams, an actor known for his roles in the TV shows Sanford & Son and 227, died at age 91 at his home in California on July 15. He began acting in his 30s after working as a postal worker and corrections officer. Williams was admired for portraying caring Black fathers on television and helped open doors for Black talent in the entertainment industry.
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Hal Williams died on July 15 at age 91.
He is best known for playing Officer "Smitty" Smith on Sanford & Son and Lester Jenkins on 227.
Sanford & Son aired from 1962 to 1974 and was adapted from a British TV series.
Williams started acting after moving to Los Angeles in 1968 but kept working at the post office during Sanford & Son filming.
He appeared in several movies, including Private Benjamin and The Rookie, and TV shows like The Waltons and Knots Landing.
Williams was praised for representing loving, present Black fathers on TV.
He noted the growth of Black producers, writers, and directors in recent years.
Hal Williams encouraged young actors to be patient and prepared for rejection in their careers.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche faced tough questions during a Senate hearing about a canceled $1.776 billion fund meant to compensate President Donald Trump's allies and a tax immunity deal for the president. Blanche stated the fund is no longer being pursued, but some senators worried it might still be brought back since there is no written confirmation that it is dead.
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The $1.776 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" was planned to compensate President Trump's allies.
The fund was canceled after criticism from both Democrats and Republicans.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche said the fund is not moving forward.
Some senators, including Republican John Cornyn, are concerned the fund could be revived.
President Donald Trump has not signed any written agreement to end the fund permanently.
Blanche said Trump does not control the fund, which was supposed to be run by the Justice Department.
The fund never officially started or was administered.
The hearing also included discussions about a tax immunity deal for President Trump.
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Vice President Vance said the public's response to a rude comment about former first lady Michelle Obama at a UFC event held on the White House lawn was too strong. He made these remarks during a long interview where he also discussed UFC fighter Josh Hokit.
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An offensive comment about Michelle Obama was made at the “Freedom 250 UFC” event on the White House South Lawn.
Vice President Vance described the reaction to this comment as "totally disproportionate."
Vance spoke about this during an interview on “The Joe Rogan Experience.”
The interview lasted almost three hours.
UFC fighter Josh Hokit was also a topic in the conversation.
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Government advisers have recommended that teenagers in the UK should be routinely offered a vaccine to protect against meningitis B on the NHS. This includes giving a booster to those vaccinated as babies and offering two doses to those who missed the vaccine when they were younger.
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The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) advises offering meningitis B vaccine to teenagers around age 15.
A booster dose is suggested for those born on or after May 1, 2015, who had the vaccine as babies.
Teenagers who missed the vaccine as infants (born before April 31, 2015) should get two doses around age 15.
The recommendation aims to protect young people when they are most at risk of meningitis B.
Each UK nation will decide whether to fund and provide the vaccine program.
A separate summer program offers two doses of the meningitis B vaccine to Year 13 students and young people starting university this autumn.
The vaccine provides strong protection for at least five years after vaccination.
The recommendation follows recent meningitis B outbreaks in the UK, including one in Kent that caused two teenage deaths.
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CBS Mornings is offering special discounts on different products to help improve daily life. People can visit cbsdeals.com to find and buy these items with exclusive deals.
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CBS Mornings presents exclusive deals on various products.
The deals aim to improve everyday lifestyle.
Customers can visit cbsdeals.com to access these discounts.
Purchases made through this site help CBS earn commissions.
The promotion is part of the CBS News app and website offerings.
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Sudan’s ongoing war, which began in April 2023, has caused major changes in the country’s population. The conflict has killed many people, displaced millions inside Sudan and to nearby countries, and worsened poverty and unemployment. The government plans to improve population policies and help displaced people as part of recovery efforts.
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The war in Sudan started in April 2023 between the national army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
About 200,000 people have died because of the conflict.
Over 11 million people have been displaced by the war, making it the largest humanitarian crisis in the world according to the UN.
Before the war, Sudan’s population was about 44.4 million in 2020 and expected to grow to more than 64 million by 2035.
The war has increased poverty, caused loss of income for many citizens, and damaged basic services and the job market.
Sudan has a very young population, with 70% under the age of 30, which could help economic growth if challenges are addressed.
Many young people face difficulties like poor access to education and few jobs, problems made worse by the war.
The government, through the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Development, aims to link population policies with social support, refugee return, and rebuilding human resources.
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President Donald Trump’s administration launched Trump Accounts, special savings accounts for American children, on July 4 to encourage parents to save for their kids’ future. However, staffing and funding cuts to federal agencies may make it harder to support sign-ups and public awareness, despite official statements that sign-ups are simple and not affected by workforce issues.
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Trump Accounts are tax-advantaged savings accounts for American children, allowing up to $5,000 in annual contributions.
Withdrawals from these accounts can begin after the child turns 18 and follow similar rules to retirement accounts.
Children born between 2025 and 2028 receive a one-time $1,000 government contribution.
The Social Security Administration is working on enrolling newborns automatically, and the government considers auto-enrollment for all children.
By early July, 6.5 million Trump Accounts had been opened within five days of the launch.
Several U.S. companies and donors, including Michael Dell, have pledged to contribute to these accounts.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was disbanded, and its budget and staffing cuts may reduce federal agencies’ ability to promote and support the accounts.
The White House disagrees that staffing cuts affect enrollment, saying parents can sign up online easily without needing government worker help.
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The UK government has canceled plans to stop paying volunteer coastguard rescue officers (CROs) for their work after facing strong criticism. The current hourly pay arrangement will continue, and officials said they want to treat CROs with respect and keep them in the service.
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The UK government planned to stop paying CROs hourly wages starting in September.
CROs volunteer but are currently paid when they respond to emergencies.
Plans changed after many CROs and their union strongly opposed the pay cut.
A court decision in January confirmed CROs are workers because they receive pay.
The Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) had aimed to change CROs’ status to volunteers by removing pay.
The maritime minister, Keir Mather, announced the pay cut plan is canceled.
The MCA chief, Virginia McVea’s position is uncertain due to criticism over the issue.
The government wants to ensure CROs continue to have respect and support for their work.
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A group called Alliance for a Better Utah and others have sued Fox News and businessman Kevin O’Leary. They say that Fox News and O’Leary made false statements about the group’s funding while opposing a data center in Utah.
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The lawsuit is against Fox News and Kevin O’Leary, a businessman and TV commentator.
The group suing is called Alliance for a Better Utah, along with Elevate Strategies and individuals Gabrielle Finlayson, Taylor Knuth, and Josh Kanter.
The lawsuit claims false statements were made about the group’s funding.
The issue involves opposition to building a data center in Utah.
Kevin O’Leary reportedly spoke on Fox News about the group and its funding.
The lawsuit accuses Fox News and O’Leary of misrepresenting facts to the public.
The data center project has drawn attention and some public opposition in Utah.
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David Cummins, chosen by President Donald Trump to lead the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), is scheduled to testify before a Senate committee. The TSA has recently faced problems like staffing shortages and payroll issues due to delayed funding from the Department of Homeland Security.
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David Cummins is President Trump's nominee to lead the TSA.
He will answer questions before the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation.
The TSA has been dealing with challenges such as staff shortages.
There was a delay in funding from the Department of Homeland Security, causing payroll problems.
The funding lapse lasted for several months.
The confirmation hearing is part of the process to approve Cummins for the TSA leadership role.
The TSA oversees security for transportation in the United States.
The hearing aims to address current TSA issues and Cummins' plans as leader.
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Lebanon and Israel have finished a round of talks mediated by the United States in Rome about Israeli forces leaving southern Lebanon. Meanwhile, Syria said it stopped a weapons shipment intended for Hezbollah at its border with Iraq, following President Donald Trump's suggestion that Syria might interfere against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
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Lebanon and Israel held talks in Rome about Israeli forces withdrawing from southern Lebanon.
These talks were arranged with help from the United States.
Syria reported that it intercepted weapons, including missiles, meant for Hezbollah near its border with Iraq.
Hezbollah is an armed group based in Lebanon.
President Donald Trump proposed the idea of Syria acting against Hezbollah in Lebanon.
The situation is part of ongoing tensions and conflicts in the Middle East region.
The talks aim to reduce military presence and conflict near the Lebanon-Israel border.
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Thousands of Ukrainians are protesting President Volodymyr Zelensky’s decision to remove Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who was credited with improving Ukraine’s military efforts against Russia. The protests took place in several cities, with demonstrators asking for Fedorov to be reinstated and expressing frustration with the government.
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President Zelensky removed Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, who had served only six months.
Fedorov was known for his work in modernizing Ukraine’s military and using technology like drones.
Some lawmakers oppose the appointment of Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko as Fedorov’s replacement.
Zelensky also nominated Serhii Koretskyi as prime minister to manage energy issues during wartime.
Protests occurred in Kyiv, Dnipro, and Odesa, with people chanting for Fedorov’s return.
Protesters and some officials say the dismissal adds to public frustration and fatigue from the war.
Fedorov helped with military reforms and efforts against Russian forces in Crimea and elsewhere.
This is not the first time Zelensky has faced protests over government decisions during the war.
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The article discusses the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran, focusing on U.S. missile strikes in Iran under President Donald Trump's orders. It explains how Iran’s military group, the Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), benefits from a long-lasting conflict by strengthening its control and influence, despite the hardships on ordinary Iranians.
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President Trump has carried out missile strikes in Iran for several days and threatened to target bridges and power plants.
The IRGC is Iran’s powerful military group that controls much of the country’s political and military decisions.
A prolonged conflict helps the IRGC maintain tight control over Iran by justifying strict social rules and sidelining civilian government parts.
Iran uses missiles and drones to threaten the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments.
Disrupting the Strait of Hormuz can affect the global economy and pressure countries allied with the U.S.
If Iran controls the Strait, it could make economic deals with other countries despite U.S. sanctions.
China is interested in Iran retaining control of the Strait because it affects Middle Eastern energy exports to China.
Military strikes by the U.S. are unlikely to cause regime change in Iran without a long, difficult ground war, which President Trump would find politically and practically hard to pursue.
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President Donald Trump and top U.S. defense officials are discussing possible military actions in Cuba. So far, no final decision to take military action has been made.
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President Trump is involved in talks about military options regarding Cuba.
Senior U.S. defense officials are part of the discussions.
They are considering, but have not decided on, any military operation.
The information was reported by CBS News.
No specific details about the possible actions were provided.
The situation is currently under review by U.S. leaders.
This reflects ongoing U.S. attention to Cuba’s situation.
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An Italian court found 32 people guilty for their roles in the 2018 collapse of the Genoa bridge, which killed 43 people. The bridge fell during a summer storm, causing vehicles to drop onto warehouses and a riverbed below.
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The Genoa bridge collapse happened on August 14, 2018.
A 200-meter section of the bridge fell during a summer storm.
Forty-three people died in the accident.
Vehicles on the bridge plunged to the ground beneath.
An Italian court tried the case and found 32 defendants guilty.
The bridge was located in the port city of Genoa, Italy.
The collapse caused damage to warehouses and the riverbed under the bridge.
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Janice Cart from Tiny Spoon Chef demonstrates how to make a light chicken salad using pickle brine for flavor. This recipe is presented as a fresh option for summer meals in the CBS News series "The Dish: Recipe."
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The recipe uses chicken that is soaked in pickle brine, which adds flavor and tenderness.
Janice Cart is the chef sharing the recipe from Tiny Spoon Chef.
The dish is described as a light and refreshing choice for summer.
The recipe is featured in the CBS News series called "The Dish: Recipe."
Viewers can watch the cooking demonstration through CBS News platforms.
Using pickle brine in cooking is a technique to enhance taste and texture.
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President Donald Trump has suggested a change in his approach to tariffs, indicating they may not be as effective as initially hoped. However, he continues to use similar language when discussing trade and tariffs.
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President Trump initially supported tariffs as a way to protect American businesses.
He now seems to acknowledge that tariffs might not be working as expected.
Despite this, he uses similar words when talking about tariffs and trade policies.
The article describes this shift as a change in approach rather than a complete reversal.
Tariffs are taxes on imported goods meant to encourage buying domestic products.
The discussion reflects ongoing debates about the effectiveness of tariffs in U.S. trade policy.
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The United States and Iran have exchanged military strikes for six days near the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil shipping. This fighting follows recent attacks and a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, despite efforts by Pakistan to mediate peace talks.
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The conflict involves the U.S. and Iran attacking each other near the Strait of Hormuz.
The fight has lasted at least six days as of July 16, 2026.
The U.S. has reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
Iran reports that U.S. attacks have killed at least 30 people since the fighting resumed.
A preliminary peace deal was signed about a month ago but has not stopped the fighting.
Pakistan has called for renewed talks to resolve the conflict, but these have not happened.
The Strait of Hormuz is important because many ships carrying oil pass through it.
The strikes continue despite efforts to avoid war and keep the peace deal in place.
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When a person being sued for unpaid debt dies, the lawsuit does not end right away. Instead, the case usually pauses while the court assigns someone to handle the deceased person’s estate, which may then be responsible for the debt.
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A debt lawsuit is paused after the defendant dies, but does not stop automatically.
The person in charge of the deceased’s estate may replace the deceased in court and handle the lawsuit.
The estate’s assets are used to pay valid debts before any inheritance is given to family members.
If the estate lacks enough money, creditors get paid in a specific order based on state laws, and some debts might remain unpaid.
Family members usually do not have to repay the deceased’s debts themselves.
Exceptions include surviving spouses in some states and anyone who co-signed on the debt; they may still owe money.
Debt collectors must follow rules, such as only contacting legal representatives and not harassing family members.
The process can be complex during estate settlement and may require legal or financial guidance.
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