The Thrift Flip Sisters shared ideas for making Halloween costumes from secondhand items. Their suggestions use pieces found at local thrift stores and are presented as budget-friendly options.
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The segment features the Thrift Flip Sisters.
The sisters shared ideas for Halloween costumes.
Their ideas use secondhand items.
The segment presents the costumes as budget-friendly.
The sisters suggest finding costume pieces at local thrift stores.
The video appeared under the title “Halloween costumes from thrift store finds.”
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The FBI says it captured six people on its Most Wanted Fraudsters list within three months, after they had spent more than 4,000 days combined on the run. Authorities link the cases to more than $2 billion in alleged fraud involving federal health care, pandemic relief and food assistance programs; the suspects were arrested abroad or surrendered in the United States.
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The FBI launched its Most Wanted Fraudsters list in June with the White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced the sixth capture on September 14, after Emylee Thai was arrested in Vietnam.
Manjit Singh Bedi, a former grocery store owner, was returned to the United States from India in October to face federal charges.
Prosecutors allege Bedi let customers exchange SNAP benefits for cash and kept about half the value; authorities say the alleged scheme cost the government at least $600,000.
Bedi pleaded not guilty on April 22, 2026, and prosecutors later alleged that he fled to Canada and India in violation of his release conditions.
Elaine Angene Escoe was returned to the United States from Jamaica in July to face charges over an alleged scheme seeking more than $32 million in pandemic relief funds.
Prosecutors allege Escoe and others used false business, payroll and financial information in applications for several federal pandemic assistance programs.
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Israel is holding its first parliamentary election since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks. A CBS News segment examines the election with correspondent Matt Gutman and Yohanan Plesner, president of the Israel Democracy Institute.
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Israel is holding a parliamentary election.
It is the first Israeli parliamentary election since the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks.
CBS News published a segment about what to know about the election.
Matt Gutman contributed to the segment.
Yohanan Plesner also contributed to the segment.
Plesner is president of the Israel Democracy Institute.
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Jordanian authorities arrested three men suspected of carrying out a deadly attack on St George's Church in Hammoud during a funeral procession on October 23. Nine people died; the suspects were wounded in a shootout and taken to hospital, and authorities said they would face investigation and court proceedings.
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The attack took place at the Greek Orthodox St George's Church in Hammoud, in Karak governorate.
Authorities said the attack killed nine people.
Security forces arrested three suspects during a dawn raid at an abandoned house near the attack site.
The suspects, described by Jordan's public security chief as Islamic extremists, are two brothers and a man related to them by marriage.
All three suspects were injured; one was reported to be in critical condition.
Authorities seized weapons and a large quantity of ammunition from the suspects.
Jordan's interior minister said authorities had found no indication of foreign contacts or cooperation.
Eight victims were buried near the church on Sunday, and the ninth was buried in south Amman on Monday.
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Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won a fourth term in the October 25 runoff election, according to the country’s electoral court. The result defied pre-election polls, the report said.
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Lula won Brazil’s presidential runoff on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
The country’s electoral court announced the result.
The win gives Lula an unprecedented fourth term as president.
The article said the result defied polls.
The report was issued on October 26, 2026.
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Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva won Brazil’s presidential runoff after trailing Flávio Bolsonaro in the first round, according to the article. Grassroots campaigning and promises to protect social programs and democratic institutions helped Lula gain votes, but Bolsonaro’s strong showing reflects the continuing strength of the right in Brazil and across Latin America.
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Lula won a fourth term after losing the first round to Flávio Bolsonaro.
The article describes Lula as the first Brazilian candidate to lose the first round and then win the runoff.
The Workers’ Party used grassroots organizing, social media influencers and messaging networks to mobilize voters.
Nearly 3 million more Brazilians voted in the runoff, and Lula gained support in major cities and the northeast.
Lula highlighted his record on poverty reduction and expanded benefits through Bolsa Família.
Flávio Bolsonaro received more than 48% of valid votes, according to the article.
The article says rightwing candidates have won seven presidential elections in Latin America over the past 18 months.
It describes an emerging alliance between regional rightwing leaders and U.S. President Donald Trump.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the FORTRESS initiative on September 30 to strengthen U.S. military readiness if supply chains or civilian infrastructure are disrupted. The plan aims for major U.S. bases in the continental United States to operate independently for at least 90 days, though its cost and timeline remain unclear.
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FORTRESS stands for Federal Operations for Resilience, Troop Resources, Energy, Supply, and Survivability.
Hegseth's memo identifies five pillars: energy independence; supply-chain and defense-industry resilience; a strategic defense reserve; installation and cyber resilience; and resilience in space and spectrum.
The 90-day standard includes maintaining electricity, fuel, water, and communications for military operations, according to Fox News Digital.
A senior defense official said some parts of the initiative could take years to implement, Air & Space Forces Magazine reported.
The Center for Strategic and International Studies described some FORTRESS goals as extremely ambitious.
The Pentagon was directed to establish a dedicated FORTRESS office by October 30.
The office will report to Michael Duffey, the Pentagon's Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment.
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The UK sanctioned 15 commanders from Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Armed Forces on the first anniversary of the fall of El Fasher, citing suspected sexual violence during the city’s siege. The measures include travel bans and asset freezes, as Sudan’s conflict continues to displace millions and involve drone attacks.
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The UK imposed sanctions on 15 commanders from the Rapid Support Forces and Sudanese Armed Forces.
The sanctions include travel bans and asset freezes.
The UK said the commanders were suspected of sexual violence linked to the siege of El Fasher.
The article reports that up to 10,000 people were believed to have been killed during the RSF takeover of the city.
About 40,000 people remain unaccounted for, according to the article.
The RSF’s siege of El Fasher lasted 18 months and involved severe food shortages.
The conflict has forced 14 million people to flee their homes, according to the article.
Recent RSF drone strikes reportedly targeted power stations and caused widespread power outages in eastern Sudan.
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Two Catholic bishops said they regretted praying with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office after the White House posted images and video of the meeting shortly before the November 3 U.S. elections. They said they had not intended to endorse a candidate and had not agreed to the prayer being recorded or shared publicly.
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Archbishop Jeffrey Grob of Milwaukee and Bishop William Joensen of Des Moines issued separate statements expressing regret.
Grob said the bishops expected a private discussion about immigration enforcement, religious-worker visas and human dignity.
Grob said the Heritage Foundation arranged the meeting and that no one told the bishops a video was being recorded.
Joensen said the meeting also covered fertility treatment incentives, abortion-inducing drugs and tax credits for private schools.
Archbishop James Golka said he understood why viewers might see the video as an endorsement, but said that was not his intention.
Bishop Scott Bullock said a Heritage Foundation representative invited him and that the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops was aware of the meeting.
The article says Trump established a White House Faith Office by executive order in February 2025.
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The White House plans to include Trump Accounts coloring books and Be Best cards at its annual Halloween celebration. The first lady’s press office announced the plans Monday, and President Donald Trump and Melania Trump are expected to hand out items at the event.
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The White House will hold its annual Halloween celebration at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
The first lady’s press office announced the event plans Monday.
Trump Accounts coloring books are planned for the celebration.
Be Best cards are also planned for the celebration.
President Donald Trump and Melania Trump are expected to hand out items at the event.
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President Donald Trump is responding to an intelligence memo obtained by CBS News. The memo warns that Iran has increased efforts to target U.S. personnel overseas, according to the report.
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CBS News obtained the intelligence memo.
The memo warns of increased Iranian efforts to target U.S. personnel.
The reported targets are U.S. personnel overseas.
President Donald Trump is reacting to the memo.
CBS News correspondent Kristin Brown reports on the story.
The report appears in a CBS News video segment.
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Former Theranos employee and whistleblower Erika Cheung says she is concerned about an AI startup linked to Elizabeth Holmes’s partner. Cheung also says people should have opportunities to redeem themselves.
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Erika Cheung is a former Theranos employee.
Cheung is a Theranos whistleblower.
The article concerns an AI startup linked to Elizabeth Holmes’s partner.
Cheung says the news concerns her.
Cheung says people should have opportunities to redeem themselves.
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The article’s title suggests that drone warfare could strengthen NATO. Its only body text poses a hypothetical comparison between Russia and 32 Ukraines but gives no supporting details.
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The article is titled “Drone warfare could save NATO.”
The title links drone warfare with NATO’s ability to defend itself.
The body text asks how Russia would fare against “32 Ukraines.”
The comparison is presented as a hypothetical question.
The provided text gives no further evidence, explanation, or specific claims.
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President Donald Trump said at a Sunday rally in Michigan that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez does not bother him much. He made the remarks while criticizing Rep. Ilhan Omar, who the article describes as a frequent target of his criticism.
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Trump spoke at a rally in Michigan on Sunday.
Trump said Ocasio-Cortez does not “bug” him much.
Ocasio-Cortez is a Democratic representative from New York.
Trump criticized Rep. Ilhan Omar during the rally.
Omar represents Michigan.
The article describes Ocasio-Cortez as a member of the Democratic Socialists.
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A former personal assistant to Russell Brand told Southwark Crown Court that he often pursued sex and treated women poorly while she worked for him from 2006 to 2007. Brand denies seven charges involving six women, and the court also heard a manager’s statement about an alleged 2009 assault.
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Helen Berger worked for Brand from June 2006 to February 2007.
Berger said she had seen Brand treat women poorly and described his sexual appetite as intense.
Berger said she once kept Brand’s mother and girlfriend from entering his dressing room while he was having sex.
She alleged that she overheard Brand receiving oral sex in a women’s toilet and found a celebrity leaving his bedroom one morning.
Brand faces three rape charges, three sexual assault charges and one indecent assault charge involving six women; he denies all charges.
The allegations against Brand span 10 years, beginning in 1999.
The court also heard a manager’s statement concerning a woman who said Brand sexually assaulted her while she worked at Channel 4 in 2009.
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A former personal assistant told Southwark Crown Court that Russell Brand asked her to obtain phone numbers from female fans when she began working for him in 2006. Brand faces seven charges relating to allegations by six women between 1999 and 2009; he denies the charges, and his defence says any sexual activity was consensual.
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Helen Berger worked closely with Brand from June 2006 to February 2007.
Berger said the request to get fans’ phone numbers made her uncomfortable, and she later told Brand she would not do it.
Berger described Brand as having a high sex drive and said women often visited his home for sex.
Berger said she never witnessed anything illegal, but felt people around Brand normalized his behaviour.
Brand is charged with three counts of rape, three counts of sexual assault, and one count of indecent assault.
The allegations span 1999 to 2009 and involve six female complainants.
Brand denies the charges; his defence argues that sexual activity was consensual and that accounts were affected by a 2023 TV documentary.
The prosecution was due to finish on Tuesday morning.
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Restaurant chains are offering limited-time food deals and seasonal menu items for Halloween 2026. Promotions include themed doughnuts, discounted or free sandwiches, a spooky menu and a seasonal pizza, with availability and terms varying by location.
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Krispy Kreme introduced a Looney Tunes Halloween doughnut collection at participating U.S. shops on October 6.
Krispy Kreme is offering a $13 dozen featuring four doughnuts inspired by Bugs Bunny, Tweety and Sylvester, Lola Bunny and Taz.
Customers in costume can get a free Original Glazed or Classic Ring doughnut at participating Krispy Kreme locations on October 30 and 31, with no purchase required.
Shake Shack's promotion offers a free Single ShackBurger from October 19 through October 31 with a qualifying order and the code SCARYGOOD.
Shake Shack's offer excludes certain locations and order types, including airports, stadiums, third-party delivery and drive-thru orders.
Buffalo Wild Wings is offering its Fright Feast Menu at participating U.S. locations from September 30 through November 9.
Papa Murphy's is selling its Halloween-themed Jack-O Pizza for $10 through October 31 at participating locations; prices vary in Alaska.
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UC Berkeley mathematics professor Richard Borcherds now gives students homework credit for turning in assignments rather than for correct answers, saying AI makes it hard to distinguish students’ work from AI-generated work. Universities are exploring other assessment methods as students adopt generative AI, while research and university reports highlight concerns about cheating and whether assessments measure what students understand.
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Richard Borcherds, a UC Berkeley mathematics professor and 1998 Fields Medal winner, changed how he grades homework.
Borcherds gives credit for completing homework on time instead of grading answers for correctness.
He said he sees no reliable way to distinguish human-written work from AI-generated work.
A Cornell study of more than 95,000 students at 20 U.S. public research universities found 37 percent used generative AI at least monthly and 9 percent reported using it to cheat.
Cornell study co-author Rene Kizilcec said assessment reform is needed to protect the validity of assessments and the credibility of university credentials.
Some professors are using oral exams and in-person assessments to evaluate students’ understanding.
An MIT committee report said AI is prompting the university to reconsider assessment and teaching practices, and recommended preparing for an AI-aware learning environment.
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A stretch of water between Rothschild Island and Alexander Island in western Antarctica has been named the Amos Channel, after former BBC science correspondent Jonathan Amos. The UK Antarctic Place Names Committee recommended the name in recognition of Amos’s 38-year career explaining Antarctic research to the public.
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The Amos Channel lies between Rothschild Island and Alexander Island.
The channel emerged after ice connecting the two islands disintegrated.
The UK Antarctic Place Names Committee recommended the name.
The committee cited Amos’s role in bringing Antarctic research to public attention.
Amos joined the BBC in 1986 and left in 2024.
Amos reported on topics including melting ice sheets, icebergs, penguin colonies and the discovery of the Endurance.
Amos said he has not yet visited Antarctica.
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Americans are expected to spend a record $13.5 billion on Halloween in 2026, even as candy and costume costs rise. Cocoa purchased during earlier price spikes, along with transportation and fulfillment expenses, is helping keep prices high; shoppers may save by comparing prices and ordering candy online.
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The National Retail Federation forecasts $13.5 billion in Halloween spending this year, including $4.1 billion on candy.
PwC found that people expect to spend about $263 on average, while two-thirds of Americans surveyed by WalletHub said Halloween has become too expensive.
Chicago Costume general manager Cortland Hickey cited fuel surcharges, diesel costs, and other transportation expenses as reasons costumes cost more.
The share of consumers planning to shop online for Halloween fell to 27% this year, from 31% in 2025, according to the National Retail Federation.
The Wells Fargo Agri-Food Institute expects chocolate prices to be 8% higher than last Halloween.
A 100-piece bag of assorted Halloween candy averaged $16.96 in 2026, up 3.5% from 2025 and 71% from 2021, according to FinanceBuzz.
Candy prices remain affected by earlier cocoa price spikes because manufacturers are still using cocoa bought during the 2025 surge.
The article says shoppers can look for savings by comparing prices per piece or per pound and checking online candy deals.
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