The U.S. Treasury Department proposed new rules to limit American investments in advanced technology sectors like supercomputing and artificial intelligence in countries such as China, Russia, and North Korea. These rules aim to prevent U.S. money from helping military-related technology development in those countries.
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The U.S. wants to restrict investments in high-tech areas including semiconductors, AI, quantum computing, hypersonic systems, and biotechnology.
The new proposal expands rules to cover more countries of concern, including China, Russia, North Korea, Cuba, and Iran.
The proposed rule applies to investments over $50,000 but excludes many stock purchases.
The 2025 law called the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security Act guides these restrictions.
Treasury will collect public feedback before finalizing the rule.
China criticized the U.S. proposal and said it harms normal trade and economic cooperation.
The U.S. and China have ongoing tech and economic tensions, including trade restrictions and tariffs.
This proposal follows earlier efforts started under President Biden and continues under President Trump’s administration.
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said in an interview that the war involving Iran could continue for another year. This reflects ongoing concerns about the conflict's duration and impact.
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Mike Waltz is the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.
He spoke to the Financial Times about the war with Iran.
Waltz said the conflict could last another year.
The statement was made in a recent interview.
The situation in Iran is part of a wider, ongoing conflict.
There was no detailed explanation of the conflict’s causes or progress in the article.
The prediction highlights ongoing uncertainty about how long the war will continue.
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Strictly Come Dancing has a new team of three hosts: Emma Willis, Johannes Radebe, and Josh Widdicombe. Critics gave mixed reviews when the series started, but some say the presenters are slowly becoming more comfortable in their roles.
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The original two hosts, Tess Daly and Claudia Winkleman, were replaced by three presenters.
Emma Willis is an experienced TV host, Johannes Radebe is a former professional dancer, and Josh Widdicombe is a comedian new to prime-time TV.
The hosting change caused some confusion and mixed reactions from viewers and critics.
Some critics felt Josh Widdicombe’s style as a comedian clashed with the role of a presenter.
Over time, Widdicombe has grown more confident, and some fans are starting to like him.
Emma Willis and Josh Widdicombe host the live shows together, while Radebe handles celebrity interviews.
Critics suggest the presenters rely too much on scripts and need to be more natural on air.
The hosting team is adapting but has not yet fully settled into the new format.
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In Georgia's governor race, Democrat Keisha Lance Bottoms is competing against Republican Rick Jackson, a billionaire healthcare executive who has spent over $100 million of his own money. Despite being outspent, Bottoms remains confident as polls show the race nearly tied less than two weeks before Election Day.
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Keisha Lance Bottoms is the Democratic candidate for Georgia governor.
Rick Jackson, the Republican candidate, has spent over $100 million of his own money on the campaign.
Polls show a close race: 46% support Jackson, 45% support Bottoms.
Georgia has not elected a Democratic governor since 1998.
Bottoms plans to suspend local grocery taxes to help with affordability.
Bottoms opposes some policies of the Trump administration, including immigration enforcement and federal agency budget cuts.
Bottoms served one term as Atlanta mayor and chose not to run for reelection in 2021.
Jackson held a rally with President Trump and criticized Bottoms’ previous term as mayor.
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Kaylub Giamanco, a 36-year-old father, stopped a school shooting at his daughters' elementary school in Bend, Oregon. He saw the armed person outside the school and intervened to stop the attack.
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The event happened at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon.
Kaylub Giamanco is a father of two children who attend the school.
He spotted an armed individual outside the school.
Giamanco took action to stop the school shooter.
The story was reported by CBS News and covered by journalist Carter Evans.
This was a local incident involving a parent protecting students.
The article includes a video segment lasting about two minutes and forty-six seconds.
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California voters are deciding on Proposition 40, which would charge a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of billionaires in the state. The money raised would fund healthcare improvements and help cover federal funding cuts, but the proposal has divided opinion among leaders and wealthy residents.
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Proposition 40 would tax 5% of the net worth of California billionaires in a single payment.
About 200 billionaires live in California, including Oprah Winfrey, Mark Zuckerberg, Kim Kardashian, and George Lucas.
The tax aims to raise $100 billion to support state healthcare and replace federal funding losses.
The measure is supported by some billionaires and unions but opposed by others, including Governor Gavin Newsom.
Some wealthy individuals worry the tax could make billionaires leave California, reducing tax revenues.
A recent poll shows 45% of likely voters support the tax, 42% oppose it, and 13% are undecided.
California has one of the largest economies globally but also faces big wealth inequality and homelessness.
Wealth taxes are rare globally today but still exist in a few European countries like Spain and Norway.
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Typhoon Champi hit Taiwan, causing one death and injuring at least 350 people. The storm caused power outages, forced evacuations, and damaged buildings, then moved toward China and Japan, disrupting flights and threatening more severe weather.
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One person died and at least 350 were injured in Taiwan due to Typhoon Champi.
Over 4,300 people were evacuated from their homes in Taiwan.
The storm knocked down trees, closed shops and schools, and cut power to thousands of homes.
Typhoon Champi was once a super typhoon with winds near 300 km/h (186 mph) but has weakened since.
It is expected to bring up to 900 mm (35 inches) of rain, mainly hitting northeastern Taiwan hard.
The storm is moving toward Okinawa, Japan, where 8,400 homes lost power, and then toward China’s eastern coast and mainland Japan.
The current Pacific typhoon season is stronger than usual because of a powerful El Nino weather cycle.
The World Meteorological Organization warned this El Nino could be the strongest in over 40 years, with effects lasting into 2027.
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A father named Kaylub Giamanco stopped a school shooter at Silver Rail elementary in Bend, Oregon, where the shooter had killed a teacher and three children. Giamanco pursued and shot the 16-year-old attacker, preventing further harm, and has now spoken publicly about the event and his hopes for improved school safety.
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Kaylub Giamanco is a 36-year-old father and carpenter who stopped a shooter at his children’s school.
The shooter was Griffin J John II, a 16-year-old former student, who killed one teacher and three children.
Giamanco saw the shooter entering the school, grabbed his handgun, and called 911 before following the shooter.
He quietly followed the attacker to a classroom where the shooter was fighting with a teacher and shot him.
Giamanco said he fears for the children who died and wishes he could have saved more lives.
He hopes every school will have a school resource officer to improve safety.
Giamanco wants to raise money to support school safety efforts.
He described the emotional impact of the event and why he decided to act that day.
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A historic city hall in Limoges, France, was set on fire during recent protests, causing widespread damage to an iconic 19th-century building. The protests began over poor conditions in high schools but have grown into large demonstrations about the cost of living and political frustrations before upcoming presidential elections.
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Limoges city hall’s wooden clock tower caught fire and its spire collapsed during protests.
Two men, aged 34 and 66, were arrested and are said to be connected to radical-left groups.
The mayor of Limoges calls the damage a national tragedy and blames the hard left supported by rioters.
Protests began over high school conditions and expanded to broader anger about poverty and economic challenges.
The French government has banned demonstrations in some cities and increased police presence to stop further violence.
Overnight curfews and limits on gatherings were put in place in Limoges to prevent more rioting.
The country faces a large fiscal deficit and political candidates are campaigning ahead of elections in six months.
Some protesters believe the social problems are bigger than damage to buildings, showing divided opinions on the unrest.
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Serbia is holding a close parliamentary election where the Student List, a new opposition group formed from anti-corruption protests, is challenging the long-standing leader Aleksandar Vučić. The Student List features candidates chosen by university students and includes no experienced politicians, aiming to change the country’s politics and values.
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Aleksandar Vučić has been Serbia’s main leader since 2012, serving as deputy prime minister, prime minister, and president.
Vučić resigned as president to run for prime minister again in these snap elections.
The Student List was created from nearly two years of student-led protests after a deadly roof collapse in Novi Sad.
Ilija Srđanović, a cardiologist and university professor, leads the Student List candidates but is not its official leader.
The Student List’s candidates include academics, athletes, economists, and engineers, all chosen by students.
The group opposes Vučić’s government and wants to restore values like freedom of speech and safety.
Vučić accuses the student movement of being backed by foreign interests to destabilize Serbia.
Polls are limited, but experts expect the election results to be very close.
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The Duchess of Sussex, Meghan Markle, responded to reports that disturbing images were found at her estranged father Thomas Markle's former home in the Philippines. Police said they never investigated Thomas Markle, and he denies having such images.
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Meghan Markle said she received a letter in 2018 with troubling allegations about her father.
Thomas Markle, 82, lives in the US and denies having any illegal images.
Scotland Yard is trying to locate the letter sent to Meghan in 2018 but confirmed they never investigated Thomas Markle.
Meghan’s half-brother reportedly alerted the police about the allegations.
UK Chancellor John Healey is preparing an Autumn Budget including a £20 billion loan boost for businesses and infrastructure.
Economic experts warn the government against risky spending that could harm the UK economy.
The UK online safety regulator says recent laws have not stopped children from encountering harmful content online.
UK ministers are divided on whether to rejoin the European Union or hold a new Brexit referendum.
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A new poll shows that about half of Americans worry that Republicans might try to change the results of the November midterm election by illegal methods. The survey was conducted by The New York Times and Siena University and asked people about their concerns.
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The poll was released on a Friday.
50% of Americans said they were very or somewhat worried about Republicans overturning the midterm election results illegally.
49% of respondents did not express worry about this issue.
The poll focused on public concerns ahead of the November midterm elections.
The survey was conducted by The New York Times and Siena University.
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The BBC series Blue Planet III uses cloudier, less polished video to prove its footage is real and not made by artificial intelligence (AI). The show features new underwater technology and rare animal behaviors to highlight ocean life and environmental issues.
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Blue Planet III includes murkier footage to confirm it is authentic and not AI-created.
No generative AI was used in making the series; all video is real photography.
The series features the world’s first underwater CCTV camera called the “stonefish” cam.
Filming took place over four years across five oceans with new camera gear and techniques.
Unique animal behaviors shown include dolphins using sea sponges as tools and crabs lining up to feed.
The series addresses ocean threats like climate change and plastic pollution.
Sir David Attenborough, narrating the show at 100 years old, was actively involved in the production.
Blue Planet III made some cost savings by using more local filming crews.
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More than 23 million Americans have voted early in the 2024 US midterm elections, with turnout much higher than in 2022, especially in key battleground states. Democrats currently lead in early voting numbers, which could impact control of Congress.
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Over 23 million people have voted early by mail or in person nationwide.
Battleground states like Michigan, Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina, Florida, and Texas show high early vote counts.
Early voting turnout is much higher than the 2022 midterms in these important states.
Registered Democrats make up 45% of early votes, while Republicans make up 30%.
Republicans usually vote on election day more than early, which might hurt them this year.
Democrats are motivated by dissatisfaction with President Trump’s policies and national issues.
More than 57 million mail-in ballots have been requested or sent, exceeding 2022 levels.
Efforts to limit mail-in voting by the Trump administration were blocked by the Supreme Court.
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President Donald Trump is working to help Republicans keep control of Congress. In Alaska, his administration filed a lawsuit that could stop the official election results if the Republican senator loses.
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President Trump is focused on supporting Republicans in key election races.
The Senate race in Alaska is very close and important.
The Trump administration filed a legal case related to the Alaska Senate election.
The lawsuit aims to possibly block the certification of the Alaska election results.
This legal action would take effect only if the Republican incumbent loses the race.
The effort is part of a broader strategy to keep Republican control of Congress.
The news was reported by White House correspondent Liz Landers.
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Stephen Hubbard was released from a Russian jail after more than four years. His son, Father Joseph Coleman, and the family lawyer spoke with CBS News about his release.
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Stephen Hubbard spent over four years in jail in Russia.
Father Joseph Coleman is Stephen Hubbard’s son.
The family’s lawyer is Martin De Luca.
They gave an interview to CBS News correspondent Olivia Rinaldi.
The interview focused on Hubbard’s release and related family matters.
The story involves international aspects, since it concerns a U.S. citizen held in Russia.
The interview is part of CBS News programming.
The release ended a long period of imprisonment for Hubbard.
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President Donald Trump continues to support Ohio governor candidate Vivek Ramaswamy’s attack ad against Amy Acton, which includes Acton’s estranged mother. Trump also traveled to Florida to campaign for Byron Donalds, who is running for governor, just days before the midterm elections.
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President Trump backs an attack ad by Vivek Ramaswamy targeting Amy Acton.
The ad features Amy Acton’s estranged mother.
Trump campaigned in Florida to support gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds.
The midterm elections are 11 days away.
The article was reported by CBS News journalists Cristian Benavides and Ed O’Keefe.
The focus is on political campaigning in two key states: Ohio and Florida.
The article mentions ongoing political efforts ahead of the midterm elections.
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The reality TV show The Celebrity Traitors continues as players try to find and eliminate traitors in their group. In the latest episode, contestant Miranda Hart was "murdered" in the game, leaving only 10 players left. The show features contestants trying to figure out who the traitors are while coping with the pressure of the game.
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The show is called The Celebrity Traitors, series two.
Miranda Hart, a contestant and skilled detective in the game, was eliminated ("murdered").
The group started with 21 players, now only 10 remain.
Players Maya Jama, King Kenny, and James Acaster are acting as traitors.
Remaining contestants include James Blunt and Michael Sheen, who are trying to find traitors.
Miranda was upset about her elimination but glad to have been part of the experience.
The players gather regularly to discuss and guess who the traitors might be.
The game is set in a castle and involves challenges of trust and betrayal.
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The White House said Melania Trump helped arrange a local ceasefire in the Ukrainian city of Oleshky. Romania's president blamed Russia for a drone attack that sank a cargo ship in the Black Sea. Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu instructed the army to prepare for a complete closure of the occupied West Bank.
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Melania Trump played a role in making a local ceasefire deal in Oleshky, Ukraine.
A drone strike sank a cargo ship in the Black Sea.
Romania’s president blamed Russia for that drone attack.
Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu ordered preparations for a total closure of the West Bank.
The West Bank is an area partly occupied by Israel.
These events involve ongoing tensions in Ukraine, the Black Sea region, and the Middle East.
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