Chef Ayesha Nurdjaja, a New York City chef, is sharing her favorite Mediterranean recipes in a new cookbook called "Mediterranean All the Way." She is the executive chef and partner at the Mediterranean restaurants Shuka and Shukette in Brooklyn.
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Ayesha Nurdjaja is a chef based in Brooklyn, New York City.
She is the executive chef and partner at two restaurants: Shuka and Shukette.
Both restaurants serve Mediterranean food.
She has published a cookbook titled "Mediterranean All the Way."
The cookbook features family-style Mediterranean recipes.
The focus of her work is sharing flavorful, zesty Mediterranean dishes.
Her role involves both cooking and guiding the restaurants.
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A recent poll shows Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro are almost tied just before the election run-off on Sunday. Bolsonaro has about 46.3% support, while Lula has about 45%, with both candidates debating issues like the economy and crime.
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A CNT/MDA poll surveyed 2,032 people from October 21 to 23, with a 2.2% margin of error.
Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, son of former President Jair Bolsonaro, has 46.3% support.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has 45% support according to the poll.
The candidates debated on October 27 about Brazil’s economy, infrastructure, and regional development.
Bolsonaro criticized Lula for not controlling organized crime and rising family debt.
Lula said Bolsonaro does not understand hunger or Brazil.
Bolsonaro led in the first round of voting on October 4, with 47% against Lula’s 45%.
Another poll by Datafolha showed the two candidates tied at 50% support shortly before the run-off.
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A total of 184 people set a world record while dressed as witches on the Orlando Eye in Orlando, Florida. They gathered 400 feet above the ground for the Halloween event on October 24, 2026.
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The event took place on October 24, 2026.
A total of 184 people participated.
Participants wore pointed hats and witches’ cloaks.
The gathering took place on the Orlando Eye.
The participants were 400 feet above the ground.
The group set a world record.
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Gray Malin is a photographer known for colorful photos and aerial views. He published a new book called "Snow" that features winter pictures taken over 15 years in places like Aspen and Antarctica.
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Gray Malin is a fine art and conceptual photographer.
He takes vibrant and aerial photographs.
His new book is titled "Snow."
The photos were taken over 15 years.
Locations include Aspen and Antarctica.
The book focuses on wintry landscapes.
Malin's work is recognized for its natural beauty.
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The article provides an overview of important political topics and events leading up to the 2026 midterm elections in the United States. It mentions key issues like the economy and immigration, political campaign activities, and other current news related to U.S. politics.
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The 2026 midterm elections are a focus, with voters motivated by economic concerns.
Immigration is a notable issue for voters in Texas.
President Donald Trump is actively involved in campaigning and responding to political controversies.
Various political figures and issues are highlighted, including economic struggles and voter motivations.
The article includes a mix of political news and other current events covered by CBS News.
Topics beyond politics, such as public safety, technology, and international news, are also mentioned briefly.
The report comes from CBS Mornings, with Ed O’Keefe providing updates.
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Sam Fender said he will lower ticket prices for his 2027 Proper Massive stadium tour after fans complained they were too high. He also criticized the practice of charging different prices for front and back standing tickets and promised this won't happen on his tour.
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Sam Fender announced his Proper Massive stadium tour for summer 2027.
Standing tickets for the Wembley show were priced at £130.75 for front standing and £98.85 for standing.
Seating prices ranged from £64.75 to £130.75.
Fender said prices got inflated more than he wanted and will be changed.
Fender criticized splitting standing tickets into front and back tiers and said it won’t happen on his tour.
Tickets for other cities like Newcastle, Cardiff, Edinburgh, and Manchester also had high prices over £100.
Tickets go on sale Friday, with a presale Wednesday morning.
Fender will also release a fourth album but has not announced details yet.
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President Donald Trump denied plans to remove the White House press briefing room to restore an old swimming pool that is beneath it. He said he never thought of doing such a thing but did not rule out possibly moving the press to another location.
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President Trump said on Truth Social that the old swimming pool under the press room will never be brought back.
He called reports about removing the press room a “Fake News” story.
The White House press room is currently located above a historic indoor pool that was covered and converted into the briefing room.
Trump earlier shared images on social media that suggested the idea of restoring the pool but later denied serious plans to do so.
The Trump administration is involved in major construction at the White House’s East Wing, including a new ballroom above ground and a military facility below ground.
The demolition and rebuilding of the East Wing faced legal challenges but continued after a Supreme Court decision.
The White House has not ruled out moving the press corps from their current workspace, though no final decision has been made.
The relationship between President Trump’s administration and the press has been tense, with previous efforts to restrict press access.
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The UK is preparing for severe weather caused by Storm Boelo, with strong winds and heavy rain expected mainly in northern areas. Amber weather warnings are in place for parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England due to risks like power cuts and travel problems.
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Storm Boelo is the second named storm within two days hitting the UK.
Amber wind warnings start at 9:00 PM Saturday for parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, and northern England.
Winds could reach speeds of 60 to 80 miles per hour, especially in coastal and exposed areas.
The storm may cause power outages, flying debris, building and tree damage, travel disruption, and risks to safety from large waves.
Northern Ireland also has an amber warning from 9:00 PM Saturday to 10:00 AM Sunday.
Yellow rain and wind warnings are active in other parts of England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland, lasting until Sunday.
The National Grid is still restoring power to some homes after the previous storm, Austen, affected the south-west of England.
The Met Office advises people to stay indoors during high winds and secure items outside to avoid damage or injury.
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Fox News hosts Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt held their wedding rehearsal dinner at President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Florida. President Trump, First Lady Melania Trump, and other top officials from his administration attended the event.
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The rehearsal dinner took place at Mar-a-Lago, President Trump’s club in Palm Beach, Florida.
Sean Hannity and Ainsley Earhardt are hosts on Fox News.
Both President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump attended the dinner.
Other senior members of the Trump administration were also present.
The event marked a personal milestone for two prominent media figures close to President Trump.
The wedding rehearsal dinner happened on a Friday evening.
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The U.S. Marshals Service, the oldest federal law enforcement agency, was given authority in 2015 to help find missing children and runaways. They are now seeking additional funding for their Missing Child Unit to support these efforts.
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The U.S. Marshals Service is the oldest federal law enforcement agency in the U.S.
Since 2015, they have had the power to assist in locating missing children and runaways.
They have a dedicated Missing Child Unit for this work.
The Marshals are requesting more funds to help this unit operate effectively.
Finding missing children is now part of their official responsibilities.
Increased funding would likely improve their search and recovery efforts.
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The U.S. State Department is reducing staff at four embassies in the Middle East because of increased threats from Iran and Yemen’s Houthi rebels. The embassies will stay open, but the changes come after intelligence showed advanced plans to target American personnel in the region.
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The State Department is cutting staff at embassies in Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates.
Intelligence shows Iran has increased efforts to target U.S. personnel in the Middle East and other countries.
Yemeni Houthi rebels, who are supported by Iran, are also threatening U.S. interests in the region.
The U.S. embassy in Saudi Arabia ordered nonessential personnel and families to leave, but this is not the case for the other four embassies.
The embassies are under “restricted operations,” meaning staff is limited but embassies remain open.
These actions are not linked to any planned U.S. or Israeli military strikes on Iran.
President Donald Trump mentioned possible future military actions against Iran at a recent rally.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard has threatened to attack U.S. bases if America continues escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade route.
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Protests are planned in eight Italian cities against the government and rising living costs, following violent clashes and looting in Milan last weekend. The government responded by sending soldiers and police to increase security, and has arrested many young protesters, while organizers say most want peaceful demonstrations.
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Protests are organized by groups including the October 17 Movement, students, and trade unions.
Last weekend’s protests in Milan involved clashes and looting.
The government deployed 500 soldiers to Milan to strengthen security.
Police have conducted hundreds of raids targeting suspected looters and rioters.
Most arrested protesters were under 18 years old, many of whom joined after invitations on social media.
Some young demonstrators did not fully understand the protests and joined due to social media influence.
The government is considering expanding youth detention capacity due to mass arrests.
Recent roadblocks by truck drivers protesting fuel prices affected supply chains in southern Italy.
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John Healey, the UK Chancellor, announced a £7 million fund to study the possibility of hosting the Olympic Games in northern England in the 2040s. This study will analyze the costs, venues, transport, and chances of successfully bidding for the Games, which would be the first in Britain since London 2012.
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The £7 million funding is for a full feasibility study on a future northern England Olympic bid.
The potential Games would take place in the 2040s.
UK Sport has already started assessing the idea to help guide a future bid.
Mayors from northern England met in Sheffield to discuss this Olympic bid plan.
Over 40 top British athletes support holding the Games in northern England.
The study will explore practical details like venues, transport, cost estimates, and bid success chances.
The government, UK Sport, local mayors, and Olympic bodies will work together on the study and any bid.
London’s Mayor has expressed concern that excluding London from hosting would be a missed opportunity.
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Voters face a challenge this election season in identifying misinformation created by artificial intelligence (AI). It is important for voters to ask questions about suspicious content but not to assume all information they see is false.
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AI can create realistic but false content, including videos, images, and text.
Voters need skills to recognize content that might be manipulated.
Israeli tourism and investment in Cyprus have increased significantly, with nearly 600,000 visits by Israelis last year. This rise is affecting local Cypriot businesses and changing community life in some neighborhoods.
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Almost 600,000 Israeli tourists visited Cyprus last year.
Israeli investors are putting money into many industries on the island.
The growing number of Israelis is impacting local Cypriot businesses.
Some Cypriots feel that their neighborhoods are being changed or crowded out.
Israeli political influence is becoming more noticeable in Cyprus.
The changes are causing concern among local residents about their community life.
The report was made by Nils Adler from Al Jazeera.
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Chef José Andrés has spoken out against a proposed ban on foie gras in Washington, D.C. The ban, known as Initiative 86, is supported by animal rights groups who say foie gras production is cruel.
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Foie gras is a French delicacy made from duck or goose liver.
Animal rights activists want to ban foie gras in Washington, D.C.
The proposed ban is called Initiative 86 and will be on the D.C. ballot.
José Andrés, a well-known chef, opposed the ban publicly.
He shared his views on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter).
The debate over foie gras centers on animal welfare concerns.
Washington, D.C. voters will decide whether to approve the ban.
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The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) sent letters to 18 California counties asking them to set aside and check ballots they believe may belong to noncitizens. California officials oppose this, saying the data is unreliable and the request could delay the election results and hurt voters’ rights.
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The DOJ asked county officials to set aside ballots it suspects were cast by people who are not U.S. citizens.
The letters gave counties 48 hours to provide information on these ballots and voters.
The DOJ wants details like social security numbers and voter registration data to verify citizenship.
The request affects at least 18 counties in California, including Los Angeles and San Bernardino.
California officials argue the data is not trustworthy and fear the request may delay counting votes.
Earlier, the DOJ sued California to block about 20,000 suspected noncitizen votes from being counted.
Voting is already ongoing in California, with over 330,000 mail ballots counted.
The DOJ recently charged 28 people with illegally registering or voting as noncitizens.
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Early voting has started in New York for the November elections, with key races including governor, attorney general, and several congressional seats. Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat, is running for re-election against Republican Bruce Blakeman, while Attorney General Letitia James faces Republican Saritha Komatireddy.
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Early voting in New York began on Saturday before the November 2026 elections.
Governor Kathy Hochul, a Democrat and former lieutenant governor from Buffalo, is running for a second term.
Republican Bruce Blakeman, Nassau County Executive, is Hochul’s opponent and focuses on crime and tax issues.
President Donald Trump has endorsed Blakeman and campaigned with him.
Letitia James, the Democratic Attorney General, is seeking re-election against Republican Saritha Komatireddy, former DEA Chief of Staff.
Hochul was New York’s first female governor, taking office after Andrew Cuomo resigned in 2021.
Hochul has recently worked with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on childcare and other policies.
Polls show Hochul leading Blakeman with 55% support compared to 41%.
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Vanessa Trump, the ex-wife of President Donald Trump’s eldest son, announced she is now free of breast cancer after her diagnosis earlier this year. She shared this news in a video on her daughter Kai’s Instagram, where they also plan to discuss breast cancer awareness and prevention.
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Vanessa Trump was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2025.
She publicly shared her diagnosis in May 2025 and had surgery soon after.
Recent tests show she is now cancer-free.
Vanessa shared the news in a video posted on her daughter Kai’s Instagram account.
Vanessa and Kai will release a longer video to talk about breast cancer awareness and prevention.
Vanessa Trump separated from Donald Trump Jr. in 2018.
Vanessa has five children with Donald Trump Jr.
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, which focuses on early detection and education.
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