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Dale Vince, a green energy businessman and Labour Party donor, will receive damages from the Daily Mail’s publisher for using his photo to wrongly suggest he was involved in a sexual harassment case. The court of appeal ruled the newspaper misled readers by showing his picture next to a headline about another person’s misconduct.
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Dale Vince is a businessman who supports the Labour Party and has donated over £5 million.
The Daily Mail published an article in June 2023 about Labour repaying money to a former donor accused of sexual harassment.
The article used a picture of Vince, but the headline referred to someone else, Davide Serra, who was found guilty of harassment in 2002.
The print edition kept Vince’s photo next to the misleading headline, while the online version replaced it after 47 minutes.
Vince sued the newspaper, claiming his personal data was wrongly used and that readers would wrongly think he was accused.
ANL (publisher of the Daily Mail) initially won in the high court but lost on appeal.
The court said the publisher failed to follow rules against misleading readers by mixing the headline and Vince’s photo.
Vince believes this case could change how libel laws work in the internet age, as many people only read headlines and not whole articles.
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Natalie Goodrich, a bride from Columbus, Ohio, experienced a sudden severe allergic reaction shortly after stepping outside for wedding photos on June 19, 2026. She was treated at urgent care with a steroid shot and then returned to her wedding reception.
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Natalie Goodrich got married on June 19, 2026, in Columbus, Ohio.
About 10 minutes after going outside for photos in her second dress, she began sneezing and experienced worsening allergy symptoms.
Her symptoms escalated to eye swelling, hives, and an itchy throat.
Natalie and her husband went to urgent care where she received a steroid shot to stop the allergic reaction.
She stayed for observation before returning to the wedding around 8:30 p.m.
The cause of the allergic reaction is unknown.
Natalie shared videos of the incident on social media, which received wide attention.
They plan to have a re-celebration for their marriage on their one-year anniversary.
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A Wisconsin commission found probable cause that Elon Musk may have broken state election laws by offering $1 million payments tied to voting in a 2025 state Supreme Court election. Prosecutors have 40 days to decide if they will press criminal charges, which could challenge current rules about campaign money and free speech.
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The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission voted 5–1 to refer complaints against Elon Musk to prosecutors.
Musk is accused of offering $1 million payments to people connected to the 2025 Wisconsin Supreme Court election to influence their votes.
Prosecutors must decide within 40 days whether to bring criminal charges against Musk.
Musk’s political action committee, America PAC, and related groups spent tens of millions on the election, which broke national spending records with over $100 million total.
Three Wisconsin voters received $1 million payments, some handed out publicly at a rally in Green Bay.
Wisconsin law makes it illegal to offer “anything of value” to induce voting, with violations punishable by up to 3.5 years in prison and fines.
Musk’s side argues the payments were political speech related to petition signing, which is protected by the First Amendment.
The case could set an important legal precedent about how money can be used in politics and elections.
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Horror games are very popular now, with many new titles and crossovers with horror movies. A recent conference at Falmouth University explored how horror games use fear and control themes to engage players and reflect on real-world issues like workplace dangers and global crises.
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New horror games like Resident Evil Requiem, Reanimal, Silent Hill: Townfall, Silver Pines, and Dreadmoor are either out or coming soon.
Horror studios like Blumhouse are creating games, and some games become horror films.
The Falmouth University conference included talks on zombies, gothic themes, and the role of scary little girls in horror games.
Creative director Will Doyle explained how game makers build horror using fear, alienation, and a human tendency to see patterns.
Horror games often focus on players feeling both in control and helpless, reflecting tensions around action and agency.
Some games highlight dangers and mistrust in workplaces, mirroring current social concerns.
Academic study of horror games helps treat games as cultural stories and gives new developers important knowledge.
The link between horror games and other cultural ideas, like architecture and radical art, was also discussed at the conference.
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A new report says that if union membership in the US tripled, many workers would get paid more, with the median worker earning about 14.5% more. This change would shift $1.2 trillion annually to workers, reduce pay gaps between races, and improve worker benefits like health insurance.
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Union membership in the US was over 30% in the 1950s but dropped to about 10% by 2025.
Public support for unions remains strong, with 68% of Americans favoring them in 2025.
Increasing union membership to 30% could raise the median worker's pay by $7,700 a year.
This pay increase would total around $1.2 trillion per year shifted to workers.
Higher union density would help reduce racial wage gaps and expand health insurance coverage.
Declines in union membership have coincided with growing income and wealth inequality since 1979.
Laws like the Protecting the Right to Organize Act could help increase union membership and improve workers’ collective bargaining rights.
States with more union members tend to invest more in public education, Medicaid, and voting rights.
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The U.S. military launched air strikes on Iran’s Greater Tunb Island near the Strait of Hormuz. This action followed President Trump’s warning of possible broader attacks against Iran.
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The U.S. targeted coastal defense systems on Greater Tunb Island.
Cruise missile storage and launch sites were also attacked.
The strikes took place near the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
Precision weapons were used in the military operation.
President Trump had threatened wider strikes before the attacks.
This was part of an ongoing military response involving the U.S. and Iran.
Greater Tunb Island is a key location close to important shipping routes.
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Subaru of America is recalling over 541,000 vehicles due to a mistake on their certification labels. The labels show incorrect weight limits, which could cause the vehicle to be overloaded and increase the chance of accidents.
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More than 541,000 Subaru vehicles are being recalled.
The recall is because the certification labels have a wrong gross axle weight rating (GAWR).
GAWR means the maximum weight an axle can safely carry.
The recall affects certain 2026 Crosstrek Hybrid, 2025-2026 Forester Hybrid and Forester, and 2019-2026 Ascent models.
Subaru was told about the problem by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in May.
No crashes or injuries have been linked to this labeling error so far.
Subaru will send new labels by mail and offer free help from dealers to replace them.
Owners will be notified starting August 25, 2026.
The official Subaru recall number for this issue is WRH-26.
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Cognizant plans to hire 1,500 college graduates in the U.S. in 2026 to build a workforce that uses AI to help new employees learn faster and work in smaller, more skilled teams. The company is training new hires to use AI tools and gain industry knowledge quickly, aiming for them to take on important tasks sooner and work closely with clients.
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Cognizant will hire 1,500 U.S. college graduates in 2026, with about 600 already hired.
AI is expected to help new employees gain skills faster and reduce the need for many middle-management layers.
New workforce teams will be smaller, with experienced workers acting as both coaches and active team members.
Graduates hired come from both technical and non-technical backgrounds and receive 8 to 12 weeks of training.
Cognizant focuses on hiring people who learn quickly and can develop expertise in specific industries or business areas.
The company has hired about 27,000 graduates globally since 2025 as part of a larger recruiting effort.
Some work requires employees to be physically near clients to improve business processes.
Cognizant uses programs and apprenticeships to connect with students early in their education.
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will stop most vehicle stops and require at least one officer on every arrest team to wear a body camera. This change follows two fatal shootings by ICE agents in Texas and Maine, where the agents were not wearing body cameras.
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ICE will halt most vehicle stops nationwide.
Every ICE arrest team must have at least one officer wearing a body camera.
The policy change follows two fatal shootings involving ICE agents.
Both shootings happened in different states: Texas and Maine.
The agents involved in those shootings were not wearing body cameras.
The Department of Homeland Security made this announcement.
Body cameras are used to record interactions between officers and the public.
CBS News reported the new policy and the background of the shootings.
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The U.S. Mint will produce a new $1 gold coin featuring President Donald Trump's face. This coin is part of the 250th anniversary of the United States and aims to honor American values and freedom.
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The U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the new $1 gold coin with President Trump's image.
The coin is part of the U.S.'s 250th birthday celebration.
U.S. law normally prevents living people from appearing on currency without a law change.
The Trump administration refers to a 2020 law allowing new coin designs for the 250th anniversary.
In May, the Treasury considered a $250 bill featuring President Trump but said it would need a legal change.
The Citizens Coinage Advisory Committee must review and approve commemorative coin designs.
Details about the number of coins to be released and who can buy them have not been shared.
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Ali al-Zaidi recently became Iraq’s prime minister after the U.S. pressured Iraqi political groups to choose him. Though he holds the title, real power comes from U.S. financial control over Iraq’s oil revenue and influence through envoy Tom Barrack. The U.S. wants Iraq to disarm armed militias, but some groups tied to Iran refuse, leaving the situation unresolved as the U.S. prepares to withdraw troops.
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Ali al-Zaidi was chosen prime minister quickly under pressure from Washington.
The U.S. Treasury froze Iraq’s dollar shipments, which are vital for the country’s budget.
Iraq’s oil money is held in a New York Federal Reserve account controlled by the U.S.
Tom Barrack serves as U.S. envoy to Iraq, Syria, and Turkiye, using financial tools to influence Iraq.
Some armed militias refuse to disarm or come under Iraqi state control, especially those connected to Iran.
U.S. military strikes and sanctions have targeted Iranian-backed militia leaders in Iraq.
Iraq set a September 30 deadline to disarm militias, coinciding with the planned U.S. troop withdrawal.
U.S. companies like Chevron want to expand oil and energy projects in Iraq to boost production.
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Jay Clayton is President Donald Trump’s nominee to become the Director of National Intelligence (DNI). His confirmation hearing may lead to replacing the current acting DNI, Bill Pulte, and allow Congress to renew an expired national surveillance program.
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Jay Clayton is nominated by President Trump to be the Director of National Intelligence.
Clayton appeared before the Senate Intelligence Committee for his confirmation hearing on July 15, 2026.
Bill Pulte, who has no national security background, has been serving as acting DNI since June 19, 2026.
President Trump delayed Clayton’s earlier confirmation hearing until Jamie McDonald, nominated as U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, is confirmed.
Pulte is known for investigating political figures accused of mortgage fraud, but these targets deny wrongdoing.
Pulte cut hundreds of jobs at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence shortly after taking the role.
The previous DNI, Tulsi Gabbard, resigned earlier than planned due to family reasons.
Renewing the lapsed surveillance tool depends on having an official DNI confirmed by the Senate.
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Debt collectors can sometimes go after money or property you inherit if you owe them money, but only after they get legal permission through a court. The rules depend on the type of debt, the kind of inheritance, and how and when you receive it.
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Debt collectors can try to collect inherited assets only after getting a court judgment against you.
If you inherit cash and deposit it in your bank account, creditors may try to take it through legal methods like bank levies or garnishment.
Inherited real estate might be subject to liens or forced sale, but some states protect a primary home under homestead laws.
Retirement accounts inherited may have different protections based on federal and state laws and account type.
Creditors must follow legal steps before taking any inherited assets and usually cannot take property without a judgment.
If the inheritance is still in the probate process, creditors generally cannot claim it directly from the estate.
Unsecured debts like credit cards usually require a court judgment before collection, while secured debts involve collateral but do not automatically affect unrelated inherited assets.
Addressing debt problems early may help protect your inheritance from being taken by creditors.
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CBS Mornings Deals offers special discounts on various products that can help improve daily life. Customers can visit cbsdeals.com to find and buy these discounted items. CBS earns a commission when people buy through their website.
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CBS Mornings Deals features exclusive discounts on lifestyle products.
The deals aim to help improve everyday living.
Customers can shop for these deals at cbsdeals.com.
CBS earns commissions from purchases made through the website.
The promotion is part of the CBS News platform.
The deals are highlighted during the CBS Mornings show.
Shoppers are encouraged to visit the website to take advantage of the offers.
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A senior researcher from the University of Bristol discussed how temperatures in Europe are rising faster than in other regions. The warmer weather is contributing to wildfires, including large fires near Paris that firefighters are trying to control.
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European temperatures are increasing more quickly than in many other parts of the world.
Rising temperatures are linked to more frequent and intense wildfires.
Two major fires have recently burned in the Fontainebleau forest near Paris.
Hundreds of French firefighters are working to contain these fires.
The Fontainebleau forest may take decades to recover from the wildfire damage.
Europe has experienced multiple heatwaves since May 2026.
Experts warn that changes in weather patterns have serious effects on ecosystems and communities.
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Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan said that even though many Americans feel money is tight, people are still spending, which helps the U.S. economy grow. He expects the economy to grow by at least 2% this year, supported by strong consumer spending and events like the World Cup that boosted retail sales.
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Consumer spending grew about 6% in the second quarter compared to last year.
Moynihan predicts the U.S. economy will grow by at least 2% this year.
The World Cup increased spending in host cities, with restaurant and bar sales up 5.3% compared to other parts of the U.S.
Bank of America was the official bank sponsor of the World Cup.
Moynihan views consumer actions as more important than Federal Reserve policies for understanding the economy.
He knows Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh and expects steady leadership from him.
The bank recently made many senior hires in 26 cities, suggesting job growth is spreading across the country.
Moynihan believes the U.S. economy does not depend mainly on central bank actions but on real consumer behavior.
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Illinois Representative Jesús "Chuy" García criticized the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency after two recent shootings involving ICE agents in Texas and Maine that resulted in deaths. He described ICE as a "lawless, rogue organization" amid growing tensions around these incidents.
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Two fatal shootings involving ICE agents occurred recently in Texas and Maine.
Illinois Rep. Jesús "Chuy" García spoke publicly about these shootings.
Rep. García called ICE a "lawless, rogue organization."
The comments were made during an interview with CBS News.
These events have increased tensions around ICE's actions and behavior.
ICE is a federal agency responsible for immigration enforcement in the United States.
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An expectant mother in Australia asked her doctor not to reveal her unborn baby's gender during prenatal testing, but the doctor accidentally told her. She wanted to keep the baby's sex a surprise to enjoy the moment at birth and avoid gender stereotypes. Despite the mistake, she now appreciates having a healthy baby girl and advises others to remind medical staff about their wishes.
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The mother did not want to know her baby's gender before birth.
She called her doctor to discuss prenatal test results and asked not to be told the sex.
The doctor accidentally revealed the baby was a girl during the call.
The mother had kept her first child’s sex a secret until birth and wanted the same surprise again.
She felt disappointed but later found the situation funny and was grateful for a healthy baby.
Experts say some parents avoid knowing the sex to prevent gender stereotypes and expectations.
The baby girl was named Nora Snowy Sheahan and will soon turn one year old.
The mother advises other parents to remind healthcare providers about their wish to keep the sex secret.
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Russ Vought, the Director of the Office of Management and Budget, will speak to the House Financial Services Committee about the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau's recent report. Since leading the CFPB, Vought has limited its activities by freezing funds and restricting investigations.
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Russ Vought is the Director of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).
He will testify before the House Financial Services Committee.
The testimony concerns the Consumer Finance Protection Bureau’s (CFPB) semi-annual report.
Vought became head of the CFPB recently.
He has frozen the bureau’s funding.
He has blocked CFPB employees from conducting investigations.
These actions affect how the CFPB operates and enforces consumer protection.
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