A group of UK Members of Parliament (MPs) recommends that more people in England should get the weight-loss injection Mounjaro through the NHS. They say the current plan to provide it to 220,000 people by 2028 is too small and slow, causing many to pay privately or turn to unsafe black market options.
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The NHS plans to offer Mounjaro injections free to 220,000 people by 2028, which covers only about 6% of those eligible.
Over a million people have bought weight-loss injections like Mounjaro privately.
The NHS’s 12-year rollout is slow mainly because of costs and reliance on general practitioners to monitor treatment.
MPs suggest using digital platforms like private providers to reduce costs and speed up access.
Full immediate access for all 2.8 million eligible people would cost the NHS around £15.2 billion over five years.
The committee wants better NHS support for obesity, including diet programs and surgery.
They call for a crackdown on black market weight-loss drugs and a public campaign about their dangers.
NHS England says it is prioritizing treatment for people with the most severe obesity cases.
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Britain’s electricity system operator, NESO, says the power supply will remain stable and reliable this winter despite concerns raised by some engineers. An independent investigation found stress among control room staff due to challenges in managing renewable energy and gas power, but NESO and the gas network company expect to meet demand.
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NESO manages Britain’s electricity network and says the system is prepared for winter.
Engineers expressed stress and worries about ensuring enough power supply, especially because renewable energy is less flexible than gas-fired power.
NESO expects power supply to be secure but warns of some "tight days" when extra electricity generation notices may be issued.
National Gas, a separate company, expects enough gas supply and predicts more gas will be used during peak times due to renewables’ intermittent nature.
Britain’s power comes from renewables like wind and solar, as well as gas and nuclear; wind was the largest power source last year.
An independent investigation found a gap between NESO leaders and control room staff, with reports that leadership may not fully understand frontline challenges.
The probe was started after whistle-blower claims that NESO hid information about grid security and altered records during a heatwave.
The article mentions rising energy prices and supply concerns linked to wars in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.
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A report shows that many children in England are waiting much longer for NHS health care than adults. The number of children waiting over a year for appointments has greatly increased, especially for community health services, causing concerns about worsening health conditions.
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Thousands of children in England face very long waits for NHS healthcare.
80,000 children and young people have waited over a year for community health appointments.
Children’s health problems are getting worse due to these long waits.
Adult waiting times have improved in some areas, but not for children.
The number of health visitors and school nurses has decreased.
There are big differences in health care quality depending on where children live.
Some children have high rates of hospitalization for illnesses like asthma and diabetes.
The government acknowledges challenges but promises to work on improving care and wait times.
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President Donald Trump defended Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican candidate for Ohio governor, after criticism over an attack advertisement. The ad targeted Ramaswamy's opponent, Amy Acton, by featuring her estranged mother, which caused backlash from different political sides.
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Vivek Ramaswamy is the Republican nominee for Ohio governor.
An attack ad against Amy Acton, Ramaswamy's opponent, showed her estranged mother.
The ad led to criticism from both Democrats and Republicans.
President Trump publicly supported Ramaswamy despite the controversy.
The news was reported during President Trump’s campaign stop in Iowa.
Other political topics mentioned include midterm election issues and debates.
Ohio Governor DeWine urged Ramaswamy to remove the controversial ad.
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Some members of the House Freedom Caucus are quietly questioning whether Representative Brandon Gill still fits their group. Gill is rising fast in Republican ranks and gaining attention, but some caucus members feel he is less involved with their group and is focused on his own political career.
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Brandon Gill is a 32-year-old freshman representative from Texas and a rising star in the Republican Party.
Some Freedom Caucus members believe Gill is using the group mainly to look conservative but is not actively participating.
There have been private talks about potentially removing Gill from the caucus, but no formal vote has happened.
Gill has strong support from President Trump and other GOP leaders and is running to lead an important House committee.
Some caucus members say Gill has not helped enough with fundraising or supporting colleagues in tough elections.
Gill raised $4.7 million in one fundraising quarter, a large amount for a new member.
The Freedom Caucus has removed members before, including Marjorie Taylor Greene and Ken Buck.
Some Republicans question if Gill’s popularity and viral moments qualify him to lead the Oversight Committee.
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A federal judge in California has stopped a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plan to check voter rolls for noncitizens before the upcoming midterm elections. This raises questions about the government's role in overseeing voter eligibility.
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The midterm elections are less than two weeks away.
DHS tried to find noncitizens on voter registration lists.
A federal judge blocked this DHS effort in California.
The issue focuses on who should check if voters are eligible.
The case highlights concerns about election interference.
The White House is involved, with correspondent Liz Landers reporting on this story.
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Republican Representative Gabe Evans from Colorado discussed his efforts to win a tough reelection and a law he introduced called the Ratepayer Protection Act. This law aimed to stop utility customers from paying the costs of data centers but passed in the House and failed in the Senate by three votes.
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Gabe Evans is a Republican congressman from Colorado.
He introduced the Ratepayer Protection Act in the House of Representatives.
The bill sought to prevent utility customers from shouldering the expenses of data centers.
The bill passed the House with strong support.
The bill did not pass the Senate, missing approval by three votes.
Evans is running for reelection in a competitive district.
He discussed these topics on the CBS News show "The Takeout."
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Hundreds of people from Ethiopia have crossed into Kenya to escape fighting in the border town of Moyale. The conflict began after some leaders raised the flag of the Somali Regional State, causing tension and gunfire between regional forces.
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Hundreds of Ethiopians, mostly women and children, crossed into Kenya through several points in Moyale.
The fighting was between forces from Ethiopia’s Oromia and Somali regional states.
The conflict began after raising the flag of the Somali Regional State in Moyale.
Kenyan police reported gunfire and chaotic scenes in the town.
The Kenya Red Cross is helping by setting up shelters and giving out food supplies.
The relief effort aims to help around 1,000 households.
Experts are assessing how many people are affected and what help they need.
This regional conflict is far from the bigger war ongoing in northern Ethiopia’s Tigray region.
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President Donald Trump said that Iran is trying to raise oil prices on purpose before the U.S. midterm elections. This claim came after Iran said it was responsible for attacks on oil tankers near a key shipping route called the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Trump accused Iran of deliberately increasing oil prices before the midterm elections.
Iran took responsibility for attacking oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important shipping lane for oil.
U.S. gas prices have been rising ahead of the midterm elections.
The situation relates to national security and economic concerns in the U.S.
CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean provided expert commentary on the issue.
The midterm elections are an important political event in the U.S. calendar.
The news was reported by CBS News with video coverage and related political updates.
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The Supreme Court allowed New Hampshire election officials to prevent voters from using student IDs as identification at polling places during the midterm elections. This decision supports a request made by the Republican National Committee (RNC) and follows a dispute over the limits set by a new state law.
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The Supreme Court made this decision on a Thursday before the midterm elections.
New Hampshire election officials can stop voters from using student IDs to prove their identity at polls.
The Republican National Committee supported blocking student IDs as valid voter identification.
A lower court had previously ruled that officials went beyond what the state law allows.
The state law had introduced new restrictions on acceptable types of voter ID.
The ruling clarifies that election officials can enforce these restrictions fully.
The decision impacts how voters show identification when voting in New Hampshire.
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Virginia state Senator Louise Lucas was charged by federal authorities for operating an illegal marijuana business. New York City passed a ban on horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park. A Florida judge ordered President Donald Trump to give a deposition in a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC or risk dismissal of the case.
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Virginia state Senator Louise Lucas faces federal charges for running a criminal marijuana operation.
New York City lawmakers approved a ban on horse-drawn carriage rides in Central Park.
A Florida judge required President Donald Trump to give a deposition in a lawsuit involving $10 billion against the BBC.
The lawsuit demands President Trump’s deposition or the case may be dismissed.
These events were included in a Thursday news summary.
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The latest episode of the TV show "The Celebrity Traitors" featured the removal of Ross Kemp from the game by the group of traitors. The players took part in a mission where they built and sabotaged shields while blindfolded, leading to new suspicions and tensions among them.
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Ross Kemp was eliminated by the traitor team.
James Acaster, a traitor, did not actively sabotage others during the mission.
Fellow traitors Maya Jama and King Kenny were frustrated with James Acaster's lack of participation.
The mission involved building shields out of 3D jigsaw pieces hidden in sawdust.
At intervals, players had to wear blindfolds, allowing traitors to sabotage others.
Three other celebrities, James Blunt, Joanne McNall, and Michael Sheen, completed their shields.
No prize money was earned as the traitors did not fully sabotage during the final chance.
Suspicion and paranoia among the players increased, with odd theories discussed about who might be a traitor.
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Iran reported that seven oil tankers were damaged overnight in the Strait of Hormuz due to attacks or naval mines. This is possibly the largest single-day number of tankers hit since the Iran war began on February 28, 2024. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is increasing oil use through a pipeline that bypasses the strait, and the UN Secretary-General highlighted Egypt’s key role in resolving regional conflicts.
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Iran’s state TV said seven oil tankers were either targeted or hit mines in the Strait of Hormuz overnight.
Four tankers caught fire while transferring oil; three others were damaged by naval mines.
The number of tankers damaged in one day could be the highest since the Iran war began on February 28, 2024.
Tankers now travel at night using a U.S.-protected lane near Oman with their tracking turned off, shifting oil transfers to safer areas.
Saudi Arabia’s Aramco has tripled the volume of oil moved through the East-West pipeline that avoids the Strait of Hormuz, from 2 million to 7 million barrels daily.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres emphasized Egypt’s important role in Middle East peace efforts and will visit Egypt soon.
Yemen’s Defense Ministry warned that rallies by Iran-backed Houthi rebels will be treated as military targets, a notable escalation.
Saudi Arabia reported two deaths in a recent attack on one of its airports, related to ongoing regional hostilities.
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President Trump said he does not know why the Justice Department is investigating Corey Lewandowski for misconduct. He emphasized that anyone working for him must be honest and that those who are not honest will face legal consequences.
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President Trump addressed an investigation by the Justice Department into Corey Lewandowski.
Lewandowski is being looked at for possible misconduct.
Trump said he does not know why the investigation is happening.
He stated that honesty is important for anyone working for him.
Trump warned that people who are dishonest will face the Justice Department.
The comments were made publicly on a Thursday.
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Maine voters are closely watching a Senate race between Republican Susan Collins, who has served five terms, and Democrat Troy Jackson, a former logger and state lawmaker. The race is very competitive and could impact which party controls the Senate.
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Susan Collins is a Republican senator currently serving her fifth term.
Troy Jackson is a Democrat, previously a logger and state legislator.
The Senate race in Maine is considered a toss-up, meaning it could go either way.
Both the Republican and Democratic parties are actively campaigning for this Senate seat.
The outcome of this race could affect which party controls the United States Senate.
The race is attracting national attention because of its importance.
Lisa Desjardins, a reporter, is covering the race from Maine.
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Ukraine needs more defense systems to stop attacks from drones and missiles. The U.S. Patriot missile system is very important, but supplies have dropped because the missiles have been used a lot by Ukraine, the U.S., and allies.
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Ukraine is facing many attacks by drones and ballistic missiles.
The U.S. Patriot missile system helps defend against these attacks.
Patriot missile supplies are low after heavy use in Ukraine and other conflicts.
The Patriot system has also been used in the war with Iran.
Mike Cerre reports on how the Patriot missiles are made.
There is a race to build more Patriot missiles to support Ukraine and allies.
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Jared Kushner strongly denied a Vanity Fair report claiming Dutch intelligence hacked his phone and found secret financial deals involving Middle Eastern governments. Kushner said the claims are false and said there is no evidence to support them.
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The Vanity Fair report says Dutch intelligence got screenshots from Kushner’s iPhone through a Russian spy’s server.
The report claims Kushner accessed a UAE-linked bank account with about $750 million intended for foreign policy efforts.
It also alleges another account in Israel held roughly $1 billion for Kushner’s personal benefit, arranged by UAE and Israeli leaders.
Kushner and his lawyer said these accounts do not exist and called the claims false and defamatory.
Former U.S. Ambassador David Friedman denied knowledge or involvement in any alleged money transfers.
Kushner said he cooperated with multiple investigations during Trump’s first term and none found evidence of wrongdoing.
The accusations are not proven and appear in a forthcoming book by Matthew Cole.
Kushner’s lawyer said they may consider suing over the report.
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Actor Christina Applegate shared that she was incorrectly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS). This story has raised questions about how hard it can be to correctly identify MS.
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Christina Applegate was first told she had MS but later found out this was a mistake.
MS is a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord.
Diagnosing MS is often difficult because its symptoms can look like those of other conditions.
Doctors, including Dr. Michael Kornberg from Johns Hopkins University, explain that tests and symptoms can sometimes be unclear.
Misdiagnosis can lead to unnecessary worry and treatment for patients.
Understanding the challenges of diagnosing MS helps improve patient care.
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Raye won the 2026 Mercury Prize for her album *This Music May Contain Hope*, becoming the first pop artist to win since 1994. The prize recognizes the best British or Irish album that pushes musical boundaries and comes with a £25,000 award.
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Raye's album mixes pop with Hollywood-style glamour and tells a story about a difficult relationship.
The album features 17 songs and lasts 73 minutes, including a global hit called "Where Is My Husband?"
It includes contributions from her grandparents, soul singer Al Green, four orchestras, and over 100 musicians.
Released in March, the album reached number one on UK charts and received positive reviews from critics.
Raye's work on the album was delayed by nearly a year after her car, carrying songwriting materials, was stolen and later recovered.
The Mercury Prize started in 1992 to honor albums that advance music beyond commercial trends.
Past winners have often been debut albums from well-known artists like Arctic Monkeys and Franz Ferdinand.
Olivia Dean and Jade were other notable nominees for the 2026 prize.
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Federal Pell Grants, which have helped many low- and middle-income students afford college, will now also fund short-term job training programs. This change aims to help students gain skills and enter the workforce more quickly.
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Pell Grants have traditionally helped students pay for college education.
For the first time, these grants will support short-term vocational training programs.
Vocational training focuses on teaching specific job skills.
This program is called Workforce Pell.
Workforce Pell aims to provide new options for career training.
The change is part of a series called Rethinking College.
The goal is to help students enter the workforce faster.
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