The U.S. has stopped its military strikes on Iran for now because discussions between the two countries are making some progress. News reporters from CBS News shared updates on this situation.
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The U.S. paused its strikes on Iran temporarily.
This pause is linked to progress in talks between the U.S. and Iran.
CBS News reporters Charlie D'Agata and Kathryn Watson provided the latest information.
The news was shared through a CBS News video segment and app.
No new strikes have taken place since the talks started showing progress.
The situation involves diplomatic and military actions between the U.S. and Iran.
The pause is considered temporary, based on the current progress in negotiations.
Details about the exact nature of the talks were not included in the report.
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Coca-Cola has restarted making its Fairlife milk products after a cyberattack shut down four plants in the U.S. The company said most of its production is back and that the attack did not affect the milk’s quality or safety.
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Coca-Cola paused Fairlife milk production after a ransomware cyberattack on July 16.
Four U.S. plants were affected by the attack, causing a temporary halt in operations.
Coca-Cola has made "significant progress" and resumed most production at these facilities.
Hackers accessed some data during the cyberattack.
The company said existing product inventory kept store shelves stocked.
Coca-Cola bought Fairlife in 2020 for about $7 billion.
Fairlife’s yearly sales exceed $3 billion.
Coca-Cola does not expect the attack to seriously hurt its sales.
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A journalist in Gibraltar, Ros Astengo, investigated serial killer Allan Grimson as he approached release from prison. Her work led four men to report sexual assaults by Grimson, resulting in his recent conviction for 13 sexual offences and keeping him in jail longer.
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Allan Grimson is a convicted serial killer who murdered two young men in the late 1990s while serving in the Royal Navy.
Grimson was sentenced to life in prison in 2001 with a minimum of 22 years to serve.
In police interviews, Grimson admitted to sexual offences against four other males but was not charged for these at the time.
Journalist Ros Astengo started investigating Grimson’s case as he neared release, aiming to protect the public.
Because of her investigation, four more men came forward with reports of sexual assault by Grimson.
A jury at Winchester Crown Court found Grimson guilty of 13 sexual offences related to these men.
The judge described Grimson as extremely dangerous in the 1990s and is preparing reports to assess future risk before sentencing him in November.
Grimson had been recommended for transfer to an open prison in 2020 to prepare him for release, but this was stopped by the new charges and trial.
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Boy George released a new song called We Will Dance Again that expresses support for Israel's military actions in Palestine. The song responds to the October 2023 Hamas attack, remembers civilians who died, and rejects accusations of genocide against Israel.
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Boy George posted the song on social media with a Hebrew title and English translation.
The song mixes pop and reggae music and includes lyrics defending Israel’s military response.
It references the Hamas attack at the Nova music festival in October 2023, where many civilians were killed and hostages taken.
Over 73,000 Palestinians have died since the conflict started.
The phrase "We Will Dance Again" is used in Israel to show hope after the attacks and was also the title of a documentary.
Boy George criticizes pro-Palestinian musicians who condemn Israel.
He says he supports Jewish communities and values his Jewish friends but does not fully identify with Israel.
His view that Israel’s actions are war, not genocide, differs from United Nations reports that accuse Israel of genocide, which Israel disputes.
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Mediators from Qatar and Pakistan have made progress in restarting talks between the United States and Iran to stop attacks after a recent rise in conflict. Despite a pause in direct attacks by the two countries, Iranian-backed groups have carried out drone strikes on Saudi and other regional targets, keeping tensions high.
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The U.S. and Iran paused direct attacks for three days after a two-week period of fighting.
Saudi Arabia shot down drones from Iran-backed militias targeting its oil facilities.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed attacks on Saudi oil facilities.
Drones also targeted a Kurdish Iranian group in Iraq, and Jordan shot down two drones.
Mediators led by Qatar and Pakistan are working to restore an interim ceasefire deal.
Talks involve Iran and Oman aiming to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.
Iran wants to control shipping in the Strait and possibly charge fees, though the waterway remains closed.
The U.S. maintains a naval blockade of Iran, redirecting and boarding commercial ships.
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The article reflects on the story of Odysseus and how returning home involves more than just winning battles. It suggests that the journey home includes challenges beyond fighting enemies.
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Odysseus is a figure from ancient Greek stories.
His journey home is not only about fighting foes.
The story highlights the difficulties of returning home.
Success requires more than just strength in battle.
The tale is often seen as a metaphor for life's challenges.
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South African police are investigating the death of a Nigerian man, Ibeh Chika Simon, who collapsed during an arrest in Cape Town. This incident has increased tensions between South Africa and Nigeria amid concerns about violence and police actions targeting foreign nationals.
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Ibeh Chika Simon, a 42-year-old Nigerian, died after collapsing during his arrest by South African police.
A post-mortem showed Simon had multiple bruises and abrasions on his back and chest.
Nigerian officials have called for a transparent investigation into the incident.
This is the second recent case of a Nigerian dying during police operations in South Africa.
South African police found an unlicensed firearm and drugs during the operation.
Another Nigerian man, Egwabor Patrick Chuks, was reportedly shot during the same police action and is in hospital.
The Independent Police Investigative Directorate (Ipid) is investigating Simon’s death and a similar earlier incident.
Diplomatic tensions have also risen with Ghana over claims of violence against migrants in South Africa.
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Former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernandez returned to Honduras after US President Donald Trump pardoned him and he was released from prison. Hernandez was convicted in the US for drug trafficking but denies the charges. He still faces corruption charges in Honduras.
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Hernandez was extradited to the US and sentenced to 45 years for drug trafficking involving smuggling cocaine to the US.
US prosecutors said he accepted millions in bribes from drug traffickers over 18 years to help his political career.
Trump pardoned Hernandez in December, claiming he did not receive a fair trial and was treated unfairly.
After the pardon, Honduras canceled an arrest warrant, allowing Hernandez to return home.
Hernandez led Honduras from 2014 to 2022 and was greeted by family and supporters upon arrival.
Hernandez denies drug charges and says he fought drug trafficking while president.
He is scheduled to face corruption charges in Honduras on August 3.
Trump supported a candidate from Hernandez’s party who won the recent Honduran presidential election.
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A social media influencer named Sara Gilson was killed by her estranged husband, Jeremiah Shawn Duffey, in Oklahoma. Gilson had recently posted a TikTok video accusing Duffey of being a pedophile, and Duffey then killed himself after the shooting.
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Sara Gilson, 43, was fatally shot by her estranged husband, Jeremiah Shawn Duffey, 48, on July 23 in Collinsville, Oklahoma.
Duffey then shot and killed himself; police found both deceased with gunshot wounds to the head.
Police responded after a 911 call where a gunshot was heard, and a juvenile reported the shooting.
Gilson had posted a TikTok video earlier in July accusing Duffey of being a pedophile, which gained over 21 million views.
The TikTok video was part of a trend where users mimic Netflix documentary-style videos.
Duffey had accusations of inappropriate sexual conduct toward a minor who played on a basketball team he coached.
The minor’s mother filed a protective order against Duffey following the reported incidents.
Police say similar behavior by Duffey toward the same juvenile had been reported in multiple states before the shooting.
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Melania Trump has invited people from all U.S. states and territories to apply as volunteers or performers for the White House holiday season. Applications have opened several months before the holidays begin.
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The White House is preparing early for the holiday season.
Melania Trump started the call for volunteers and performers on a Monday.
People from every U.S. state and territory can apply.
The application period is now open.
The event is focused on Christmas and other holiday celebrations at the White House.
Volunteers and performers will take part in holiday activities at the White House.
This outreach is part of the White House's seasonal preparations.
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A Syrian belly dancer, Haidar Darwish, performed at Berlin’s Museum Island after a deadly attack on the city’s Pride parade. The attack, which involved a van ramming and stabbing, killed one person and injured nearly 30, and was described by authorities as an extremist terror attack.
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The attack took place near Berlin’s Pride festival and involved a van ramming and stabbing.
One person died and almost 30 others were injured in the attack.
The suspect, Abdul Ballout, 21, was German-born with Lebanese roots and was killed by police after approaching officers with a sharp weapon.
Authorities questioned how Ballout was free given his past conviction related to ties with the Islamic State group.
Haidar Darwish, a Syrian refugee and belly dancer, performed to show solidarity and visibility for the LGBTQ+ community.
Darwish is part of Queens Against Borders, a group supporting LGBTQ+ refugees, migrants, and immigrants.
The performance included other artists from different backgrounds, including an Egyptian belly dancer and a Nigerian drag performer.
The event aimed to bring together people from various communities and tourists despite the recent tragedy.
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A large wildfire in southwest France created a rare giant storm cloud called a pyrocumulonimbus. This cloud produced lightning that sparked new fires and strong winds that changed the fire's behavior, making the situation worse.
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The wildfire started near Saumos in the Gironde region on July 22, 2026.
It has burned more than 420 square kilometers (162 square miles) of land.
Over 240 homes have been damaged or destroyed, and 220,000 people were forced to evacuate.
The fire created a pyrocumulonimbus, a thunderstorm cloud formed by intense heat.
This cloud produced lightning that ignited additional fires beyond the original blaze.
The phenomenon caused violent and unpredictable winds that spread the flames.
Pyrocumulonimbus clouds are rare in Europe and more common in North America and Australia.
Firefighters in France had never recorded such a cloud before this event.
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Large wildfires are burning in France and Spain, forcing over 300,000 people to leave their homes. The fires are some of the worst in recent memory, fueled by a very hot and dry summer, and are being fought using planes, firefighters, and firebreaks.
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Wildfires have forced more than 300,000 evacuations in France and Spain.
France has seen more land burned in this year than any other time this century.
The Gironde area near Bordeaux is heavily affected, with fires burning about 162 square miles in four days.
The fires are close to sensitive military and industrial sites, including French ballistic missile facilities.
The fires have created rare fire thunderstorms, which produce lightning that can start new fires.
Firefighters use planes that drop water and retardant to control the flames.
Bulldozers create firebreaks—clear areas with no plants—to stop fire from spreading.
Climate change and the summer heatwaves have made conditions drier and hotter, worsening the fires.
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Almost half of Americans do not understand the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that President Donald Trump signed into law last summer. A new Politico poll shows many either have not heard of the law or cannot explain what it does.
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49% of people surveyed could not explain the law.
Some respondents said they have not heard of the legislation at all.
The law was signed by President Donald Trump last summer.
The poll was conducted by Politico.
The name of the law is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The poll measures public awareness and understanding of this law.
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Cracker Barrel announced that CEO Julie Masino will step down and be replaced by David Deno on August 10. Masino led a controversial logo redesign in 2025 that faced public criticism and caused the company’s value to drop, leading to the decision to keep the original logo.
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Julie Masino was CEO of Cracker Barrel since 2023.
Masino led a new logo redesign in 2025 that removed an iconic image from the branding.
The redesign caused public backlash and a nearly $100 million drop in Cracker Barrel’s value.
Cracker Barrel decided to keep the original logo after the negative response.
David Deno, former CEO of Bloomin’ Brands, will become the new Cracker Barrel CEO on August 10.
Masino will stay as an advisor until October 9 to help with the transition.
Masino also changed the restaurant’s menu, aiming to make it more relevant.
David Deno expressed enthusiasm about leading Cracker Barrel and its traditional brand.
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Two strangers from different generations met on a train ride and formed a strong connection. Their meeting led to regular dinners together and a shared trip to Puerto Rico.
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The two people met while riding a train.
They come from different age groups or generations.
Their meeting resulted in weekly dinners.
They took a trip to Puerto Rico together.
Their encounter created a lasting bond between them.
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Daniel Adongo, the first Kenyan to play in the NFL, was deported from the US in June after overstaying his visa and facing several arrests. Immigration officials said he was a risk to the community, while supporters argue he had mental health issues and did not receive proper treatment during detention.
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Daniel Adongo played two seasons as a linebacker for the Indianapolis Colts.
He was deported in June due to visa overstay and multiple arrests.
His visa expired in 2016, but he stayed in the US without legal status.
ICE described him as a threat due to several criminal charges, including felony intimidation and battery.
Supporters claim many charges were dismissed and he has serious mental health problems, possibly linked to brain injury from sports.
Adongo spent months in immigration detention, where his mental illness reportedly worsened.
He moved to the US in 2013 after playing professional rugby in South Africa.
The deportation comes as part of President Trump’s immigration crackdown during his second term.
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The article explains that the cost of living is higher in states that voted for Democrats and lower in states that voted for Republicans in the 2024 U.S. presidential election. It also shows that while some Democratic states have a higher cost of living, they score better in areas like education and economic mobility.
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Many U.S. voters worry about inflation and the rising cost of food and gas.
54% of registered voters believe Democrats would handle the economy better than Republicans, according to a Fox News poll.
67% of voters disapprove of how President Donald Trump is handling the economy.
The Newsweek American Dream Index ranks U.S. ZIP codes on six factors, including cost of living.
States like Hawaii, California, and New York have high costs of living and mostly voted Democratic.
States like North Dakota, Iowa, and South Dakota have lower costs of living and mostly voted Republican.
Some Democratic-leaning states score higher on economic mobility and education than Republican-leaning states.
Cost of living measures how far a household’s paycheck can go.
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An intense heat wave is affecting 19 U.S. states, with the National Weather Service issuing Extreme Heat Warnings. The heat is driven by a "heat dome," causing dangerously high temperatures and humidity, especially in the Southwest and parts of the Midwest and South.
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Extreme Heat Warnings are in effect in 19 states, including Arizona, California, Illinois, Texas, and Wisconsin.
Temperatures in some areas of Arizona, California, and Nevada may reach 108 to 116 degrees Fahrenheit, with Death Valley possibly hitting 120 degrees.
High humidity causes "feels like" temperatures between 110 and 117 degrees in parts of the South and Midwest.
Some northern states also face unusual heat, with Montana near 100 degrees and Minnesota and Wisconsin feeling close to 110 degrees.
A "heat dome" traps hot air under a high-pressure system, causing prolonged heat waves.
Overnight temperatures staying in the 80s and 90s provide little relief from the heat.
Heat warnings will last from Monday through at least Wednesday in some areas, with conditions easing later in the week for parts of the Midwest.
Officials advise drinking water, staying indoors in air-conditioned places, and avoiding outdoor activities during the hottest hours.
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Ukrainian drone attacks have damaged at least 12 warehouses of Wildberries, Russia's largest online retailer, which handles various goods like clothing and electronics. These strikes, stretching hundreds of miles into Russian territory, have caused injuries and deaths, and represent a shift in Ukraine’s efforts by targeting Russian commercial infrastructure during the ongoing war.
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Wildberries is Russia’s biggest online retailer, similar to Amazon, delivering many types of products across Russia.
Since July 17, Ukrainian drones have hit at least 12 Wildberries warehouses in Russia and occupied Ukraine.
The attacks have damaged about 10% of Wildberries’ logistics capacity, or nearly 6 million square feet.
Some strikes caused casualties, including seven workers killed in Tambov region and others injured in Moscow region and southern Russia.
Ukrainian President Zelensky said the warehouses held parts used to make drones and that the strikes responded to Russian attacks on Ukraine.
Wildberries removed military-related products and references to the war from its online store after the attacks.
Strikes also reached far locations including St. Petersburg and Crimea, areas usually protected by Russia’s air defenses.
The founder of Wildberries, Tatyana Kim, confirmed the attacks and reported some warehouses were saved thanks to quick evacuations.
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