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The sons of a Mexican man who was killed by an ICE agent learned about his death from a video online. They described feeling deep sadness and guilt after their father was shot.
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A Mexican man was fatally shot by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.
His sons found out about the shooting through a video posted on the internet.
One son said the morning of the shooting felt like a blur because he believed their father would be safe.
The family expressed grief and feelings of guilt following the death.
The story was reported by CBS News, with a reporter named Camilo Montoya-Galvez covering it.
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Scientists from Hiroshima University have developed a new way to detect hidden changes in collagen, a protein that supports skin, before visible signs of aging like wrinkles appear. Their research shows that collagen’s internal structure can weaken early on, even when the skin looks healthy by normal methods.
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Collagen is a protein that keeps skin strong and structured.
The study showed collagen can lose its internal order before it breaks down visibly.
Traditional imaging methods detect late-stage collagen damage but miss early changes.
Researchers used advanced imaging techniques to see both collagen amount and organization.
Skin tissue may look healthy while microscopic changes affecting collagen structure are already happening.
Detecting these early changes could lead to better prevention and personalized skin treatments.
The findings may also help in wound healing and medical material development.
The research was published in the journal ACS Nano on July 16.
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Drones carrying explosives were shot down over Erbil, a city in Iraq. Explosions happened near the U.S. consulate, and security forces intercepted multiple drones to prevent possible attacks.
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Several drones were detected flying over Erbil, Iraq.
Some of these drones were carrying explosives.
Security forces shot down at least one explosive-laden drone.
Kurdish authorities reported that coalition forces intercepted a total of eight drones.
The explosions occurred close to the U.S. consulate in Erbil.
Eyewitness videos show several drone interceptions and explosions.
The incident involved both local Kurdish and international coalition forces working together.
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General Mills is recalling nearly 736,000 frozen Pillsbury bread rolls because they might have pieces of glass in them. The recalled products were sent to many U.S. states and are mainly used by businesses, not individual customers.
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The recall affects about 554,400 "Hard Roll Dough" and 181,440 "Kaiser Roll Dough" bread rolls.
These rolls were distributed in 17 states including California, Texas, New York, and Florida.
The affected products are frozen and intended for easy preparation in food businesses.
The recall started on June 19, 2024.
The "Hard Roll Dough" has a best-by date of October 12, 2026, and the "Kaiser Roll Dough" has a best-by date of October 13, 2026.
General Mills owns other popular brands like Betty Crocker and Cheerios.
The recall notice warns about possible glass contamination as foreign material in the rolls.
Recall numbers are H-1154-2026 for Hard Roll Dough and H-1155-2026 for Kaiser Roll Dough.
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The United States increased its air strikes on Iran amid rising tensions. In response, Iran launched attacks on U.S. bases and facilities in the Middle East.
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The U.S. carried out air strikes on Iran overnight.
These actions intensified already growing tensions between the two countries.
Iran responded by attacking U.S. military bases and facilities in the Middle East.
The situation involves military actions on both sides.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata.
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A man named Daniel Sean James is accused of killing Kirandeep Kaur, a young mother, by stabbing her while she was asleep with her husband and baby in their home in west London. He also allegedly attacked another man before breaking into Kaur’s home, and he was arrested after injuring himself trying to escape.
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Daniel Sean James, 46, is charged with murder, attempted murder, and possessing a blade.
The victim, Kirandeep Kaur, was 24 years old and asleep with her husband and three-month-old baby.
The incident happened on Uxbridge Road in Hayes, west London.
Before breaking into Kaur’s home, James allegedly stabbed a man in his 20s in the back on the street.
James broke into Kaur’s home around 7:50 a.m. while the family was asleep.
Kaur’s husband woke up to her scream and saw someone leaving their bedroom.
Kaur was stabbed in the chest and was declared dead at 8:26 a.m.
James broke both his ankles jumping out of a window and was caught by police.
He appeared in court by videolink and his plea hearing is scheduled for October 1.
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The article explains that focusing on people's skills instead of their wages is important for helping both workers and the economy do well. It suggests that knowing what skills people have and can use will lead to better success for learners and the workforce.
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Skills refer to what people know and can do in their jobs.
Wages are the amount of money people earn for working.
Measuring skills can give a clearer idea of a worker’s abilities than just looking at wages.
Understanding skills helps match workers with the right jobs.
Focusing on skills supports economic growth and workforce success.
Education and training should target skill development.
Skill-based assessment can improve job opportunities for learners.
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Merck announced that the FDA approved a new daily pill called Lipfendra to help lower bad cholesterol (LDL). This pill is an alternative to statins and can be taken alone or with statins, with fewer side effects reported.
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Lipfendra is a pill version of a PCSK9 inhibitor drug that lowers LDL cholesterol.
Statins have been the main treatment for high cholesterol but can cause muscle aches and may not lower LDL enough.
About 70% of patients do not reach their recommended LDL cholesterol goals with current treatments.
The new pill showed minimal side effects in clinical trials, similar to a placebo.
The American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association recommend LDL levels below 100 mg/dL for most people.
Lipfendra was previously available only as an injection, but the pill form is expected to increase its use.
Merck plans to price the pill at $10.50 per day or over $300 per month, with hopes that patients pay less out-of-pocket.
High LDL cholesterol contributes to heart disease, which is the leading cause of death in the US.
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Jennifer Bos, a mother from Antioch, Illinois, spoke at Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing to become the state attorney general. She shared her support for him and called for stronger immigration laws after her daughter was allegedly killed by an undocumented immigrant.
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Jennifer Bos is from Antioch, Illinois.
Her daughter was allegedly murdered by an undocumented immigrant.
Bos testified emotionally at Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing.
Blanche is a nominee for attorney general.
Bos supports tougher immigration policies as a result of her experience.
The hearing was covered by CBS News.
The article highlights personal testimony influencing public policy.
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President Donald Trump will speak to the nation Thursday at 9 p.m. Eastern Time. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will hold a news briefing earlier in the day at 1 p.m. Eastern Time.
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President Donald Trump’s speech is scheduled for 9 p.m. ET on Thursday.
He plans to discuss elections and voting machines.
The speech may revisit claims about the 2020 election results.
These claims about the 2020 election have been widely disproven.
Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, will hold a news briefing at 1 p.m. ET.
Both events will be available for live viewing.
The 2020 election saw Joe Biden win against President Trump.
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Rep. Haley Stevens is ahead of Abdul El-Sayed by about seven points in the Democratic primary for Michigan’s U.S. Senate seat. This information comes from a new poll conducted by Detroit News and WDIV-TV.
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The poll was done by Detroit News and WDIV-TV.
Haley Stevens has about 48.2% support from likely voters.
Abdul El-Sayed has about 41.4% support among likely voters.
The race is for the Senate seat currently held by Sen. Gary Peters.
Both candidates are running in the Democratic primary in Michigan.
The poll measures how many people would “definitely” or “probably” support each candidate.
The difference between the two candidates is roughly seven percentage points.
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The UK government has announced large cuts to its foreign aid budget, reducing direct support to some African countries by up to 90% over the next few years. The government plans to focus more on funding global organizations like the World Bank instead of giving money directly to individual countries.
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UK aid to some African countries like Mozambique and Malawi is set to drop by 90% by 2029.
Other countries such as Rwanda and Sierra Leone face cuts of around 80%, while Somalia’s aid reduces by nearly half.
The UK government made these cuts to help increase spending on defense.
Labour’s government aims to fund multilateral donors, seen as more efficient, instead of direct bilateral aid.
Charities warn these cuts could harm projects that help vulnerable communities facing conflict and climate challenges.
The foreign secretary explained the UK will still work hard on development but in new ways with partners.
The UK will chair the G20 next year, which includes major countries like China and India.
Some politicians want to restore aid spending to previous levels tied to 0.7% of the UK’s national income.
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Dani Bensky, a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein, spoke emotionally during the Senate hearing for Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. She said that when documents about Epstein were made public, it caused problems with her safety, privacy, job, and reputation.
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Dani Bensky is a survivor of Jeffrey Epstein.
She gave testimony at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing.
The hearing was for the confirmation of Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.
Bensky described emotional impacts from the release of Epstein-related files.
She reported concerns about her personal safety and privacy after the files were made public.
She said she lost her job because of the information released.
Bensky also mentioned damage to her reputation due to the exposure.
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Iranian officials have reportedly asked Yemen’s Houthi rebels to block the Red Sea if the U.S. attacks Iran’s energy sites. This request aims to disrupt a key maritime route in response to potential U.S. military actions.
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Iran requested Yemen’s Houthis to block the Red Sea in case of U.S. strikes on its energy facilities.
The Red Sea is a crucial passage for international shipping and energy transport.
Two senior Iranian sources and a regional contact confirmed the request to Reuters.
The Houthis are a Yemeni armed group involved in regional conflicts.
The discussions about this request happened within Iranian leadership circles.
The move would be a strategic response to potential U.S. military action targeting Iran’s energy sector.
Blocking the Red Sea could impact global trade and energy supplies.
U.S. actions against Iran’s energy sites have been a topic of ongoing tension.
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French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Fontainebleau forest near Paris after wildfires burned about 10% of the forest area. He said the fire will take weeks to fully put out and promised to replant the damaged forest. Police have arrested several people suspected of starting the fire, including a volunteer firefighter.
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Wildfires affected at least 10% of the 20,000-hectare Fontainebleau forest.
President Emmanuel Macron visited the site to assess the damage.
The fire is expected to take several weeks to be completely extinguished.
Macron pledged to replant the forest after the fire.
Several arrests have been made in connection with the fire.
One arrested person is a volunteer firefighter who has been formally investigated.
Authorities suspect the fire was started intentionally by arsonists.
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Elon Musk’s AI company xAI has filed a lawsuit against a man in South Carolina for allegedly using its AI system, Grok, to create illegal sexual images involving children. The company says this user broke its rules and caused harm by making fake sexual content without consent.
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xAI sued Terry Harwood in federal court in Texas.
Harwood was arrested earlier this year on charges related to exploiting minors.
The lawsuit claims he used Grok to create child sexual abuse material and non-consensual sexual images of adults.
xAI says it usually punishes rule-breakers by suspending or terminating accounts and reports illegal content to authorities.
Harwood allegedly uploaded real photos to Grok and tried to make fake sexual images from them.
xAI seeks financial compensation and wants the court to stop Harwood from using Grok forever.
This case is among the first where an AI company is suing a user for making illegal sexual content with AI tools.
The company states such misuse leads to harm for victims and damages xAI’s reputation.
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Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, has been made a member of the House of Lords by Labour leader Keir Starmer just before Starmer’s planned resignation. Khan will continue as mayor and has said he does not want a government minister role, focusing instead on his current term and London’s future.
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Keir Starmer appointed Sadiq Khan to the House of Lords shortly before stepping down as Labour leader.
Sadiq Khan is the current mayor of London and has served since 2016.
Khan has said he wants to focus on his mayoral duties and does not wish to join the government cabinet.
He is the first Muslim mayor of a major Western capital.
Khan has led London through major events like the Covid pandemic and terrorist attacks.
Khan received a knighthood last year.
Some other regional mayors, like Ben Houchen, also serve in the House of Lords while holding mayoral office.
Starmer has appointed many new members to the House of Lords to rebalance it, which has been dominated by Conservatives.
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French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu visited Morocco to strengthen the partnership between the two countries, focusing on security, counterterrorism, and energy cooperation. They agreed to explore projects for exporting renewable electricity from Morocco to France while facing new allegations that Morocco used Pegasus spyware to spy on French officials.
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French PM Lecornu called the relationship between France and Morocco "exceptionally positive" and at a "turning point."
The two countries signed an "enhanced exceptional partnership" to deepen cooperation.
France and Morocco aim to increase energy cooperation, including exploring ways to export renewable electricity from Morocco to France.
Morocco’s Prime Minister Aziz Akhannouch emphasized shared goals and restored trust between the two nations.
A media consortium reported that Morocco used Pegasus spyware to target French officials, including Lecornu.
Pegasus spyware can secretly read messages, track locations, and turn on cameras and microphones on phones.
Morocco denied the spying accusations and has asked for proof.
These spying reports caused some tension during Lecornu’s visit, limiting the press conference to brief statements without questions.
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Todd Blanche’s confirmation hearing for attorney general continued into its second day with witness testimonies. Some important Republican senators have not yet decided if they will support his appointment.
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Todd Blanche is being considered for the role of attorney general.
The confirmation hearing entered its second day.
During the hearing, witnesses gave testimonies about Blanche.
Several key Republican senators have not made up their minds on his nomination.
The decision on his appointment is still pending as the hearing continues.
The coverage is provided by CBS News reporter Jake Rosen.
Senators’ opinions will influence whether Blanche gets the permanent job.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy defended his choice to remove Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov after tensions with the military’s top leader. This decision caused protests in Kyiv and concern from foreign partners during a visit by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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Zelenskyy said there was a difficult relationship between Defence Minister Fedorov and Ukraine’s military commander, Oleksandr Syrskyi.
Zelenskyy chose to support Syrskyi, leading to Fedorov’s dismissal.
Over 1,000 people protested in Kyiv, showing their support for Fedorov and demanding Syrskyi’s removal.
The protests were one of the few large anti-government demonstrations since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer visited Kyiv, met Zelenskyy, and expressed strong support for Ukraine.
Zelenskyy gave Starmer Ukraine’s highest foreign award, the Order of Freedom.
Starmer praised Ukrainian drone strikes and said the war’s momentum was shifting away from Russia.
Fedorov accused military leaders of blocking reforms and favoring loyalty over effective decisions.
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