New York Comic Con is an event where many fans and cosplayers come together each year to enjoy their favorite entertainment and media. The event attracts hundreds of thousands of people who celebrate by dressing up and sharing their interests.
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New York Comic Con is an annual event held in New York.
Hundreds of thousands of fans attend the event every year.
Many attendees participate as cosplayers, dressing up as characters.
The event celebrates entertainment and media people love.
CBS News reporters Nate and Vlad attended to cover the event.
Comic Con includes fans of various genres like comics, movies, and games.
It is a popular gathering spot for people to express their fandoms.
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Two museums in Glasgow have removed Egyptian mummies from public display due to new ethical guidelines about respecting human remains. The museums said they want to treat the remains with dignity and may return them to their countries if asked.
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The Kelvingrove Gallery removed the mummy of Nekht, an ancient Egyptian priest.
The Hunterian Museum covered Lady Shep-En-Hor’s remains to protect her privacy.
These changes followed a new ethics code from the International Council of Museums about respecting human dignity.
Glasgow Life, which manages Kelvingrove, noted they removed Nekht’s remains because there was no consent from the deceased or family.
Nekht lived around 1985-1797 BC and was excavated in early 20th century Egypt.
Both museums said they might return the remains if a country or institution requests repatriation.
National Museums Scotland is not currently changing how it displays human remains.
Lady Shep-En-Hor’s sarcophagus remains on display as an art piece, but her body is covered.
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Two political advisers for President Trump, James Blair and Chris LaCivita, said they gave all the money they earned from working for a political party in Bosnia-Herzegovina to President Trump’s presidential library. They said they did this because of their support and gratitude for President Trump.
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James Blair and Chris LaCivita are political advisers for President Trump.
They worked as consultants for a pro-Russian political party in Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Both advisers donated all of their consulting fees from this work to President Trump’s presidential library.
The donation was confirmed publicly on a Friday.
Blair expressed his personal support and gratitude for President Trump as a reason for the donation.
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Erin Foster, creator of the Netflix show Nobody Wants This, said she disagrees with actor Adam Brody’s support for a free Palestine during the Israel-Gaza conflict. Foster emphasized that differing opinions exist on the topic and that her show celebrates Jewish culture and experience.
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Erin Foster created the Netflix comedy Nobody Wants This and acts in its third season.
Adam Brody, a star on the show, publicly supported a free Palestine and called the situation a genocide.
Foster said she respects different opinions but disagrees with Brody’s views.
The show tells a love story involving a rabbi character and draws from Foster’s own experience converting to Judaism.
Foster wants Jewish viewers to know the show honors Jewish life and aims to present positive representation.
Foster has expressed hope for a peaceful two-state solution where Israelis and Palestinians respect each other’s rights.
An independent UN inquiry reported that Israel has committed genocide by targeting children in Gaza.
The Guardian reached out to Foster, Brody, and Netflix for comments about the situation.
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First Lady Melania Trump helped arrange a temporary ceasefire starting October 29 in Oleshky, a city in southern Ukraine controlled by Russia. This ceasefire will allow humanitarian aid to enter and civilians to safely leave the area, as part of ongoing efforts to address the Ukraine-Russia conflict.
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The ceasefire in Oleshky is a local agreement between Russia and Ukraine to pause fighting for humanitarian reasons.
Melania Trump acted as the exclusive intermediary and worked directly with leaders from both countries.
The ceasefire will allow aid workers to help mainly elderly residents who need food, medical help, and clean water.
Oleshky’s population dropped from about 24,000 before the war to 1,700-2,000 now, after flooding from a dam’s destruction.
Both Russian and Ukrainian nonmilitary teams will visit homes and help evacuate residents who want to leave.
An American media group, Newsmax, will document the ceasefire operation with exclusive access.
Melania Trump previously exchanged communications with Russian President Putin to help reunite Ukrainian children separated by the war.
The ceasefire and child reunifications are part of broader diplomatic efforts linked to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.
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Many Israeli soldiers have developed post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) after fighting in recent conflicts in Gaza and Lebanon. One soldier, Lior Tapicer, shared his experience of trauma following the Hamas attacks in 2023 and his struggles with the lasting effects of war as Israel prepares for important elections.
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The number of Israeli soldiers with PTSD has increased significantly after wars in Gaza and Lebanon.
A support group of 18 Israeli veterans with PTSD meets regularly and is accompanied by psychologists.
Lior Tapicer is a 29-year-old former soldier who fought after the October 7, 2023 Hamas attacks.
Tapicer experienced intense fear and witnessed violence, like injured civilians during battles.
He felt hatred and a desire for revenge while fighting but eventually broke down and was removed from the front lines.
After months of combat, Tapicer was declared unfit for military service due to his trauma.
The article highlights the emotional and psychological toll of war on Israeli soldiers ahead of legislative elections.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, says she has kept her father, Thomas Markle Sr, away from her children to protect them after serious allegations were made against him. Markle Sr denies the accusations, which were made by his son and involve child sexual images found on devices in his former home.
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Meghan has been distant from her father since her 2018 wedding to Prince Harry.
The separation has often been portrayed as Meghan abandoning her father.
Meghan revealed the real reason for the distance is to protect her children after troubling allegations arose.
An official letter with these allegations was reportedly sent to the police in 2018.
The latest accusations were made by Markle Sr’s son, Thomas Markle Jr, claiming illegal images were found on devices in Markle Sr’s former home in the Philippines.
Thomas Markle Sr denies these claims and says the accusations are lies motivated by family conflict.
Meghan hopes to change the media story to reflect concerns for her children’s safety, not selfishness.
Markle Sr has faced health challenges, including strokes and a leg amputation, which Meghan has not publicly discussed.
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New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is a big fan of the soccer team Arsenal, which is sponsored by Emirates Airlines. Emirates, owned by the United Arab Emirates (UAE), supports a militia involved in a violent conflict in Sudan, causing a major humanitarian crisis. Some people want Mamdani to ask Arsenal to stop their relationship with Emirates because of this.
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Zohran Mamdani is the mayor of New York and a very passionate Arsenal fan.
Arsenal is sponsored by Emirates Airlines, a company owned by the UAE government.
The UAE supports the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia in Sudan, which is involved in violent conflict and causing large displacement and hunger.
The UAE has provided weapons and drones to the RSF.
The UAE has spent over $5.2 billion sponsoring global sports teams and events as part of a campaign called sportswashing, aiming to improve its image.
Arsenal has previously stopped a sponsorship deal with Rwanda after concerns over human rights abuses in its conflict with the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Arsenal’s owners, the Kroenke family, have taken stands on human rights issues in the past.
Advocates want Mayor Mamdani to use his influence to push Arsenal to end its sponsorship with Emirates due to the militia’s actions in Sudan.
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The article says the U.S. should welcome talented foreign academics but avoid accepting students who have direct connections to the Chinese Communist Party. It also suggests universities should reduce their ties to China and give more funding to U.S. students in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM).
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The U.S. wants to attract skilled researchers and academics from around the world.
Students with direct links to the Chinese Communist Party should not be admitted.
Universities currently have connections to China that may need to be limited.
Funding should be increased for U.S. students studying STEM fields.
The focus is on protecting U.S. research and technology.
The article suggests a change in policy regarding international students from China.
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French President Emmanuel Macron is meeting with student union representatives for the first time since protests began. The government is preparing for another day of protests tomorrow.
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President Macron will meet student leaders amid ongoing protests.
These protests involve students and have been happening for some time.
The meeting is the first direct contact between Macron and the student groups during the protests.
Another large protest is planned for the next day.
The protests have caused concern among French business owners and authorities.
Some protests have been banned by the government after reports of looting and clashes.
French police are collecting video evidence to identify people involved in illegal acts during protests.
The situation is causing political tension in France as officials prepare for continued unrest.
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A strong earthquake measuring magnitude 7 hit Nagqu city in Tibet, China, killing at least 16 people and injuring 54. Rescuers are working in difficult conditions to find survivors and provide aid as aftershocks and rockslides continue to pose risks.
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The earthquake struck Nagqu, north of Tibet’s capital Lhasa, at about 10:33 p.m. local time on Thursday.
At least 339 homes collapsed, and many more buildings are at risk of collapsing due to aftershocks.
Rescue teams have searched all households and villages in the affected area, with over 5,000 people involved.
Emergency supplies like tents, prefab houses, bedding, flashlights, and winter clothing have been sent to the region.
The quake’s epicenter was located 191 kilometers east-northeast of Nagqu, at a depth of 18 kilometers.
There have been at least seven aftershocks ranging from magnitude 4.3 to 5.2.
Communication was disrupted in some areas, and transportation like trains and parts of a national highway were halted for safety.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping called for full rescue and medical efforts, highlighting the seriousness of the disaster.
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A gunman opened fire from a car in a suburb near Paris, killing one person and injuring four others, including a 12-year-old girl. French officials believe the shooting may have been driven by racial motives, and the suspect has been arrested.
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The shooting took place on a Friday in a suburb outside Paris.
One person was killed in the attack.
Four people were wounded, including a child aged 12.
The attacker fired shots from a moving vehicle.
Authorities suspect the attack could be racially motivated.
The suspect has been taken into custody by French police.
The incident is under investigation by French authorities.
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A shooting happened in a town near Paris, France, where one person was killed and four others were hurt. The police arrested the suspect involved in the incident.
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The shooting took place in a suburb outside Paris.
One person died as a result of the gunfire.
Four other people were wounded.
Authorities have arrested the suspect.
This event is part of ongoing unrest in France, which also includes protests and political tensions.
French officials are currently handling multiple security concerns, including protests and looting.
The shooting adds to the challenges faced by local law enforcement and government leaders.
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Immigration was an important issue for Texas voters in the 2024 election. Many Latino voters supported President Trump, but now some Texans feel that immigration enforcement is too strict and that deportations have increased more than expected.
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Republicans gained significant support among Latino voters in Texas two years ago.
Nearly 60% of Latino voters say President Trump's administration is deporting more people than they thought it would.
Immigration remains a key topic for voters in Texas.
Some Texans believe the current immigration crackdown is too harsh.
The Department of Homeland Security has increased efforts like door-to-door checks related to citizenship and voting.
President Trump defended his administration's immigration policies during the campaign.
Latino communities along the southern border played a major role in shaping the election results.
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Video from a robot dog helped police in Georgia identify and arrest two suspects in a July 2 drive-by shooting that killed a 13-year-old boy, a 45-year-old man, and a dog. The robot dog, owned by a private security company, provided important video evidence used by detectives during the investigation.
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The shooting happened near Atlanta in Gresham Park early on July 2.
Victims included 13-year-old Demarcus Shirley, 45-year-old Chauncey Newman, and a dog.
Two suspects were arrested: Keyshun Webb, 21, and a 16-year-old boy. They face charges such as murder and animal cruelty.
The robot dog belongs to Undaunted, a security company that operates remotely controlled robots and cameras.
The robot dog’s video helped police identify one suspect and was part of the evidence in the case.
Operators of the robot dogs work from a “Mission Control Center” in the Philippines.
This is likely the first known use of a robot dog to aid in a murder investigation arrest.
Police stressed that robot systems are not monitored by the department all the time and are controlled by strict department rules.
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A couple bought a mansion in Tennessee that local people believed was cursed. After the husband disappeared, police found evidence of a planned murder and identified the killer.
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The couple purchased a large, old house in Tennessee.
Local residents called the house "cursed" due to its dark past.
The husband went missing after moving in.
Police investigation revealed a murder plan linked to the disappearance.
Clues found by investigators led them to the person responsible for the murder.
This story was reported by "48 Hours" correspondent Peter Van Sant.
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Billy Idol, a famous rock musician, visited Griffiths Middle School in Downey, California. He surprised students at two local schools by giving them new musical instruments.
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Billy Idol is a Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee.
He visited Griffiths Middle School in Downey, California.
The visit was a surprise for the students.
He gave new musical instruments to students at two local schools.
The event was reported on October 23, 2026.
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The California High-Speed Rail Authority awarded a $24 million consulting contract to KPMG, despite knowing KPMG’s plan to charge much higher rates than their initially low bid. KPMG billed taxpayers about $2 million more in four months than their bid indicated, leading to questions about bid manipulation and consultant spending.
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KPMG’s winning bid proposed average hourly rates around $200 but billed more than double that after winning the contract.
The contract totaled $24 million over four years; nearly half was spent in the first year.
KPMG lowered hourly rates for higher-level employees in its bid but charged much higher rates for lower-level staff on actual bills.
A competing bidder protested, accusing the rail authority of allowing KPMG to manipulate the bid to win.
No single KPMG invoice reviewed showed billing at the low $35 hourly rate promised for certain positions.
The rail project has faced delays and lost $4 billion in federal funding partly due to missed deadlines.
KPMG executives and the rail authority have not fully responded to requests for comment.
The project is expected to run out of money by 2027 while continuing to spend large amounts on consultants.
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At least six people died and 28 were injured when gunmen opened fire inside a Greek Orthodox church during a funeral in Karak, Jordan. Authorities are investigating the incident, which took place in an area known for its Christian minority.
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The shooting occurred at a Greek Orthodox church in Karak, about 180 kilometers south of Jordan’s capital, Amman.
The attack happened during a funeral service.
At least six people were killed and 28 were wounded.
The attackers have not yet been identified.
Jordan’s Public Security Directorate and government officials are investigating the case.
Karak has a Christian minority population.
In 2016, Karak was the site of a series of gun attacks where 10 people, including seven police officers, were killed.
Jordanian security forces ended the 2016 attack by killing the gunmen after a long standoff.
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Mississippi police shared body camera video showing the fatal shooting of 1-year-old Kohen Wiley during a shoplifting response. The officer involved was found not to have committed a crime, but the family believes the shooting was wrong.
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The shooting happened while the toddler, Kohen Wiley, was inside a moving car.
Police responded to a call about shoplifting when the officer fired.
Mississippi authorities released the footage to the public.
The officer was investigated and cleared of criminal charges.
Kohen Wiley’s family disagrees with the decision and calls the shooting unjustified.
The video was taken from the officer’s body camera.
The incident raised concerns about police use of force in similar situations.
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