An independent autopsy could not determine how 18-year-old Nolan Wells died. Wells had gone missing after a boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, and his body was found two days later.
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Nolan Wells was 18 years old and from Mississippi.
He went missing after a boat trip to Horn Island on July 4.
His body was found on July 6 by a U.S. park ranger.
An independent autopsy was performed in Washington D.C.
The autopsy result said the cause of death is undetermined.
The investigation into his death is still ongoing.
The family’s attorney is Ben Crump.
The news about the autopsy was announced on a Wednesday.
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Norah O'Donnell has started a new podcast called "Healthful with Norah O'Donnell." On the podcast, she talks every week with experts about different topics related to women's health, such as mental health and fitness.
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The podcast is named "Healthful with Norah O'Donnell."
It focuses on providing reliable information about women's health.
Each episode features conversations with experts in health and wellness.
Topics include mental health, fitness, and other health-related issues.
Norah O'Donnell is the host of the podcast.
The podcast aims to help listeners make informed choices about their health.
"Healthful" is available to listen to on CBS News platforms.
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Severe weather caused tornadoes and record flooding across several states in the eastern US, including Kentucky and West Virginia. Emergency responders rescued people trapped by rising waters, and many areas faced power outages and widespread damage.
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Tornadoes and severe flooding hit Kentucky, West Virginia, and neighboring states on Tuesday night.
Floodwaters rose to historic levels, forcing rescues from attics and flooded vehicles.
Kentucky’s governor declared a state of emergency for all 55 counties.
Emergency crews used boats and cut roof holes to free trapped residents in West Virginia.
Multiple injuries and extensive property damage occurred, including destroyed bridges and homes.
Power outages affected tens of thousands in Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.
The weather threat was expected to move south to Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and North Carolina by Wednesday.
Tropical Storm Bertha was approaching the Gulf Coast, expected to bring rain and winds to New Orleans and nearby areas.
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The article talks about the benefits of growing sugar kelp, a type of seaweed, in the ocean. It explains that sugar kelp farming can help improve health and protect the environment.
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Sugar kelp is a kind of seaweed farmed in the ocean.
Ocean farming of seaweed can provide health benefits when eaten.
Seaweed farming can help improve the environment by cleaning water and absorbing carbon.
The report is from 2018 and was presented by Lesley Stahl on 60 Minutes.
Seaweed farming is a growing industry with potential positive impacts on both food and nature.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed his commander-in-chief following several days of protests. He appointed a new commander-in-chief and took action against an online retailer believed to support Russian military operations.
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President Zelenskyy fired Ukraine’s commander-in-chief after protests in the country.
A new commander-in-chief was appointed by Zelenskyy.
The protests occurred during a period of cabinet instability.
Ukraine targeted an online retailer it accused of helping Russian military logistics.
The situation reflects ongoing tensions related to the conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
The change in military leadership happened amid political challenges in Ukraine.
The news was reported by CBS News correspondent Aidan Stretch.
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The House Administration Committee is holding a hearing to review the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History after a White House report criticized its leadership. The museum’s director defended the institution, saying the report does not fairly represent their work.
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The hearing is called "Oversight of the Smithsonian: Radical Revisionism at the National Museum of American History."
It is scheduled for Wednesday at 10 a.m. EDT.
The hearing is live-streamed for public viewing.
The White House report described the museum’s leadership as radical activists who cannot be trusted.
Anthea M. Hartig, director of the museum, disagreed with the report and spoke at the hearing.
President Donald Trump is leading efforts to change how American cultural institutions tell the country's history.
These efforts include removing diversity, equity, and inclusion topics from museum stories.
Historians have expressed concern about changes to the historical narratives at federal cultural institutions.
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Senegal announced it will support Macky Sall for the job of Secretary-General of the United Nations. This decision came after Macky Sall met with Senegal’s current president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye.
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Senegal is backing Macky Sall for the UN Secretary-General position.
Macky Sall is a former president of Senegal.
The announcement was made in a press release on July 22, 2026.
Bassirou Diomaye Faye is the current president of Senegal.
Macky Sall had a meeting with President Faye shortly before the announcement.
The UN Secretary-General is the top official at the United Nations.
Senegal’s support is important for Macky Sall’s candidacy on the international stage.
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Northern Ireland’s economy minister plans to introduce a law that would require electricity companies to pay compensation to households that lose power during severe weather. This move aims to remove the current exemption that stops companies from making such payments during storms, though the independent regulator warns this could raise costs for all consumers.
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Northern Ireland is the only part of the UK without a compensation scheme for power outages caused by severe weather.
The electricity grid owner, NIE Networks, is currently exempt from meeting supply standards during bad weather.
After Storm Éowyn caused widespread power outages, local ministers wanted NIE Networks to pay compensation voluntarily, but the company refused.
The economy minister, Caomíhe Archibald, is working to remove the severe weather exemption so consumers can have legal compensation rights.
The independent Utility Regulator suggests it is better to invest money in strengthening the electricity network to withstand bad weather instead of paying compensation.
There is a concern that compensation costs might be added to all customers’ electricity bills, increasing their costs.
The minister plans to present detailed proposals before the next Northern Ireland Assembly election.
"Policy costs," which are parts of electricity bills that fund government policies like support for renewable energy, have been growing and do not depend on how much electricity consumers use.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced a new bus fare cap in England, lowering fares to £2 per journey next year. This will be paid for by changing some international climate aid donations into loans, allowing the government to borrow more money but raising concerns about the impact on poor countries.
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The bus fare cap will drop from £3 to £2 per journey in England starting next year.
The funding for this comes mostly from switching international climate donations into repayable loans.
This change allows the government to borrow more money without breaking borrowing rules.
Experts warn that making climate finance loans instead of grants could increase debt for vulnerable countries.
The switch may reduce money available to the poorest countries, impacting their public services like health and education.
Critics say this strategy might harm the UK’s reputation as a global partner and could increase instability abroad.
The bus fare cap plan is part of Prime Minister Burnham’s efforts to ease the UK’s cost of living crisis.
The move is expected to cost over £500 million next year, with £400 million funded by changes to international aid.
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New Jersey is investigating a software mistake that wrongly added 6,600 people who are not U.S. citizens to the list of registered voters. The state government is looking into how this error happened to prevent it from happening again.
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A software glitch caused 6,600 noncitizens to be registered to vote in New Jersey.
The state government has started an official investigation into the error.
Noncitizens are not legally allowed to register or vote in U.S. elections.
New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill announced the investigation publicly.
Election experts including David Becker have commented on the situation.
The goal of the investigation is to understand the problem and fix the system.
The issue was reported by CBS News.
Voter registration errors like this can affect election integrity and trust.
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Two foreign Jihadists were arrested in Nigeria for helping local terrorist groups. These foreign fighters, some from the Middle East, have joined the insurgents and brought new skills and technology to their attacks, making it harder for the Nigerian military to stop them.
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Nigeria has been fighting a Jihadist insurgency for 17 years without fully defeating it.
Foreign fighters from the Middle East have joined the local terrorists in Nigeria.
These foreigners bring new skills and technology that help the insurgents fight more effectively.
The Nigerian military is facing new challenges because of the increased capabilities of the insurgents.
The arrests show ongoing efforts by the Nigerian military to combat terrorism.
Jihadist groups in Nigeria are connected to violent attacks and kidnappings.
This situation is part of broader security challenges affecting several African countries.
The information was reported by FRANCE 24’s correspondent in Lagos, Sam Olukoya.
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Militants linked to Tuareg separatists and Al-Qaeda attacked Malian soldiers near Anefis, killing at least 50 troops. This is one of the deadliest attacks in recent years and adds to ongoing problems for Mali’s military government, which faces frequent attacks from militants.
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The attack happened near the northern town of Anefis in Mali.
At least 50 Malian soldiers were killed in an ambush.
The attack was claimed by Tuareg separatists and jihadists linked to Al-Qaeda.
Militants have also targeted Malian and Russian Africa Corps forces.
A military helicopter was shot down during recent attacks.
Militants briefly captured some territory during these assaults.
Mali is currently led by a military government.
Violence and attacks threaten the stability of Mali’s military leadership.
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Nearly 1,000 people have died from the Ebola virus in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since May, with over 2,400 cases recorded. The outbreak is spreading quickly, affecting neighboring Uganda, and currently there are no approved vaccines or treatments for this strain.
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The Ebola outbreak in DR Congo began in May and has caused 999 confirmed deaths.
There are currently 2,473 recorded Ebola cases in DR Congo.
At least 737 patients are being isolated in hospitals to prevent further spread.
Two deaths from Ebola have been confirmed in neighboring Uganda.
This is the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak on record, surpassing the 2013-2016 outbreak in speed of deaths.
The strain involved is called Bundibugyo, for which there are no approved vaccines or treatments yet.
Health officials warn that the outbreak is growing quickly and urge immediate action to control it.
The US has travel restrictions related to Ebola for travelers from DR Congo and some neighboring countries, though Uganda may soon be cleared from restrictions.
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Pokémon Go, a smartphone game celebrating its 10th anniversary, uses GPS and augmented reality to let players find virtual creatures in real places. The game inspired the author and their family to explore nature and try other apps that identify plants, birds, planes, and ships.
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Pokémon Go has been downloaded 800 million times in 150 countries.
Players have caught about one trillion Pokémon worldwide.
The game helps people connect socially, including helping the author’s autistic son communicate.
The author now uses apps like Seek and Merlin Bird ID to discover plants and birds.
Merlin Bird ID can identify birds by their songs and suggests a “bird of the day.”
Apps Flightradar24 and MarineTraffic track airplanes and ships around the world.
Pokémon Go encouraged looking at the natural world as a fun place to explore.
The game influenced others to create real-world discovery games and tracking apps.
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Former CDC officials warn that the US public health system is less prepared now for disease outbreaks than before the COVID-19 pandemic. Budget cuts, staff losses, and leadership vacancies at the CDC have weakened the country’s ability to detect and stop infectious diseases, while public health restrictions have also increased in many states.
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The CDC lost much of its funding for fighting parasites and infectious diseases in the past year.
Many CDC staff members have resigned or been laid off and have not been replaced, leaving about 25-30% of positions vacant.
Around 80% of senior leadership roles at the CDC still lack permanent appointees.
The CDC’s lab for cyclospora, a parasite, was reduced from 11 employees to 3.
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) cuts led to $40 million lost for malaria and tropical disease programs, resulting in layoffs of experts.
Funding for mRNA vaccine research, which could help in future pandemics, has been cut.
Over half of US states have passed laws limiting public health powers during emergencies.
Conflicting messages from officials have made it harder for states to follow CDC guidance during outbreaks.
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Democrats plan to highlight President Donald Trump’s large increase in personal wealth during his second term as a major issue in the upcoming elections. They argue that while many Americans face economic difficulties, Trump has focused on making himself richer through various business deals and conflicts of interest.
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President Trump’s personal wealth grew by more than $2 billion in his second term.
This increase includes over $1.4 billion made from cryptocurrency last year.
Trump pardoned criminals whose families donated to his campaign.
His sons invested in start-ups that received help from the Trump administration.
Experts say Trump’s level of self-enrichment is unprecedented compared to past presidents.
The article compares Trump’s corruption to the historic Teapot Dome scandal, saying Trump’s gains are much larger.
Trump’s cryptocurrency company, World Liberty Financial, received a $500 million investment from a UAE royal family member.
After this investment, Trump allowed the UAE to buy advanced AI chips, despite some security concerns.
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The article discusses concerns about how the Trump administration is handling the Gautam Adani case. It suggests the administration wants to dismiss the case but does not provide clear reasons why.
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The article focuses on the Trump administration’s approach to the Gautam Adani case.
It raises questions about the fairness of justice when influenced by political power.
The exact reasons for the dismissal request are not clearly stated.
Gautam Adani is involved in a legal case reviewed by the U.S. government.
The article implies that justice should be independent of political influence.
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U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said the U.S. will soon act to stop violent gangs in Haiti from making money through social media posts. He testified about the growing gang violence condition in Haiti and called for international help to support a U.N.-backed mission to fight the gangs.
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Ambassador Mike Waltz plans U.S. action to block gangs in Haiti from earning money via social media.
Haitian gangs use social media to post violence, threats, and recruit children by showing off cash and videos.
Waltz called the social media use by gangs "incredibly disturbing" but gave no specific details on how the U.S. will intervene.
Gang violence in Haiti has displaced nearly 1.5 million people and caused thousands of deaths and injuries.
Approximately 70% of Port-au-Prince is controlled by gangs, with about half of gang members being children.
The U.N.-backed gang suppression force in Haiti has started operations but faces a difficult political and humanitarian situation.
Waltz urged countries with aircraft to help deploy troops quickly to support the mission, as sea transport is too slow.
The U.S. is preparing to end temporary protected status for about 350,000 Haitians living in the U.S., a controversial move.
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Samsung announced its new 2026 Galaxy Z8 foldable phones and Galaxy Watches, available for preorder starting August 7. The lineup includes three foldable models with improved screens, faster charging, and higher prices due to component shortages.
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Samsung introduced three new foldable phones: Galaxy Z Flip 8, Galaxy Z Fold 8, and Galaxy Z Fold 8 Ultra.
Prices start at $1,200 for the Z Flip 8 and go up to $2,100 for the Z Fold 8 Ultra.
All phones use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip and run Android 17 with One UI 9 software.
The Z Fold 8 Ultra has an 8-inch main screen and a 6.5-inch cover screen, designed for multitasking.
The Z Fold 8 has a wider 7.6-inch main screen, better for watching videos and reading documents.
Battery sizes improved: Z Fold 8 has 4,800 mAh, Ultra has 5,000 mAh, and Z Flip 8 keeps 4,300 mAh.
Faster charging is available; the larger models support up to 45W wired charging.
New smartwatches were also announced but details focus mostly on the phones.
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Young people in India are leading protests called the "Cockroach movement" against the government, demanding the resignation of the Education Minister after exam papers were leaked. The protests in New Delhi continue despite police action, and the Supreme Court has refused to hear a case about police violence during the demonstrations.
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The Cockroach movement is a youth-led protest in India focused on fighting corruption.
Protesters demand the Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resign due to leaked exam tests.
The protests include sit-ins near the Indian parliament in New Delhi.
Police used force against protesters trying to reach the parliament area on Monday.
A petition about police brutality was filed but the Supreme Court refused to hear it.
Opposition lawmakers support the protesters’ call for the minister’s resignation.
The movement continues to gain more participants with each day.
The protests highlight public frustration with government corruption and accountability.
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