Calley Means, a senior advisor involved with the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement within President Donald Trump’s administration, resigned over frustrations with delays in changing food policies. Means criticized the influence of the food industry and special interests on policy decisions and expressed respect for President Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., a leading figure in MAHA.
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Calley Means resigned from his role in the Trump administration working on food policy.
Means was an ally of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the anti-vaccine Health Secretary and MAHA leader.
Means helped push policies like changes to Dietary Guidelines, psychedelic reforms, and removing soda from food aid programs (SNAP).
He grew frustrated with slow progress and the influence of the food industry and special interests on policy.
The administration delayed two key MAHA priorities: regulating ultraprocessed foods and improving school meal nutrition.
MAHA’s image suffered due to corporate sponsorships from companies like Walmart and OpenAI at a recent summit.
Means co-authored a book considered a key MAHA text, promoting unusual health advice and skepticism toward doctors.
Casey Means, Calley’s sister, was nominated for surgeon general by President Trump but her nomination was dropped over concerns about her medical views.
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Sergey Brin, co-founder of Google, has donated more than $100 million to oppose California’s Proposition 40, a one-time 5% tax on billionaires' wealth. He recently changed his residency to Nevada, which may affect whether the tax applies to him, but experts say this may not be enough to avoid the tax.
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Sergey Brin is the largest individual donor to a California ballot measure campaign, funding efforts against Proposition 40.
Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5% tax on billionaires who lived in California on January 1, 2026.
The tax measure is supported by Senator Bernie Sanders and is called the "most important ballot measure in America" by him.
Brin changed his residency to Nevada and registered to vote there in December 2025 after buying a $42 million home.
Analysts estimate Proposition 40 could cost Brin about $13 billion if it passes.
The vote on Proposition 40 is close, with polls showing it near a tie just before the November 3 election.
California Governor Gavin Newsom opposes the measure, causing divisions within the Democratic Party.
Tax experts say Brin’s move to Nevada might not exempt him from the tax, based on previous legal cases about residency and taxes.
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BMW has announced the 2027 model of its X5 SUV in both electric and gasoline versions. The electric iX5 features a large new battery and powerful motors, while traditional gasoline and hybrid options will also be available.
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BMW introduced the 2027 X5 SUV in multiple versions: all-electric iX5, gasoline, mild hybrid, and plug-in hybrid.
The gasoline X5 40 xDrive has a 3.0-liter turbocharged six-cylinder engine producing 394 horsepower.
The mild hybrid system adds extra torque and improves efficiency using a 48-volt battery.
The plug-in hybrid X5 50e xDrive will come with a 26.5 kWh battery and can drive about 44 miles on electric power alone.
The electric iX5 has a large 144 kWh battery made with new, taller cylindrical cells to increase energy density.
The iX5’s electric motors produce a combined 570 horsepower and 593 lb-ft of torque.
BMW plans to add hydrogen fuel cell technology to the X5 lineup in the future.
BMW uses a powertrain platform called CLAR that supports multiple types of engines, allowing customers to choose between electric and gas options.
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A group responsible for keeping global time has decided to stop adding extra seconds, called leap seconds, to clocks around the world. Instead, a new clock will be created specifically to measure time on the moon.
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For over 50 years, timekeepers have added leap seconds to global clocks to keep them accurate.
Leap seconds are extra seconds inserted occasionally to adjust for the Earth's slowing rotation.
The decision was made to stop adding leap seconds in the future.
A new clock will be designed to work on the moon, where timekeeping needs are different.
This change aims to create a more stable and consistent time system for everyday life on Earth.
The moon’s clock will help with future lunar missions and research.
The adjustments addressed the difference between atomic time (very precise) and Earth's rotation time.
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) received the European Union's top human rights award, called the Sakharov Prize, on October 22, 2026. This award came despite pressure and sanctions from President Donald Trump against the court.
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The ICC was given the EU's top rights prize, the Sakharov Prize.
The award recognizes the ICC's work in upholding international law and justice.
The EU supports multilateralism, which means countries working together through international institutions.
The ICC is currently facing unprecedented challenges and sanctions from the U.S. under President Donald Trump.
European Parliament chief Roberta Metsola announced the prize and highlighted respect for international institutions.
The ICC thanked the European Parliament for the support during challenging times.
The award may increase tensions between the European Union and President Trump’s administration.
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Senator Bernie Sanders criticized the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) for donating millions to support Mike Rogers, a Republican Senate candidate in Michigan. Sanders blamed AIPAC for U.S. involvement in conflicts in the Middle East and accused the group of promoting harmful policies.
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Senator Bernie Sanders expressed strong disagreement with AIPAC over its financial support of Mike Rogers.
AIPAC is spending about $9 million against Abdul El-Sayed, who is running for Senate in Michigan.
Sanders linked AIPAC to U.S. military actions in Iran.
He accused AIPAC of backing actions that he described as genocidal.
The disagreement happened publicly and involved heated online exchanges.
Mike Rogers is a Republican candidate favored by AIPAC funding.
Abdul El-Sayed is the opponent candidate receiving criticism from AIPAC.
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Texas Senate candidate James Talarico accused Elon Musk of using large donations to support his opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton. Talarico criticized the political system for allowing wealthy individuals to influence elections through big contributions.
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James Talarico is running as a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Texas.
Elon Musk has donated large amounts of money to support Ken Paxton, the Republican candidate and Texas Attorney General.
Talarico claims Musk’s donations are an attempt to “buy” a senator who aligns with Musk’s interests.
Talarico said there is a problem with the political system allowing very rich people to control elections this way.
Ken Paxton is Talarico’s opponent in the Texas Senate race.
Elon Musk is a technology entrepreneur known for companies like Tesla and SpaceX.
The exchange highlights concerns about money’s role in U.S. political campaigns.
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Samsung said its new Galaxy Z Fold 8 foldable phones are selling 45% more in Europe than last year’s Galaxy Z Fold 7 models. This increase happened after Apple announced its own foldable phone, the iPhone Duo, which seems to have raised interest in foldable phones overall.
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Samsung’s combined European sales for Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Z Fold 8 Ultra are up 45% compared to the Galaxy Z Fold 7.
Search interest for the Galaxy Z8 series in Europe spiked 460% during the week of September 6-12, when Apple announced the iPhone Duo.
Samsung’s larger foldable phones make up about 80% of its foldable sales.
Samsung noted that U.S. preorders for the Galaxy Z8 series are trending 30% higher than the previous year.
Samsung’s foldable phones have improved over time from bulky early models to more practical designs.
The iPhone Duo uses similar components as Samsung foldables, including Samsung-made displays.
The wider screen design of the Galaxy Z Fold 8 solves some usability issues, like better video watching and easier reading in portrait mode.
Foldable phones remain expensive, costing around $1,900 to $2,000, but prices are closer to traditional high-end smartphones than before.
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The article discusses key midterm election races that could change which party controls the U.S. Congress. It highlights important campaigns and voter interest as Election Day approaches.
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Midterm elections will influence the balance of power in the U.S. Congress.
Several close races are attracting national attention.
Campaign efforts are increasing in key states, including rallies led by President Donald Trump.
Election Day is coming soon, and voters are preparing to vote.
Changes in Congress could affect future U.S. policies and government decisions.
Other news items unrelated to the midterms are also mentioned but not detailed in this article.
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Christa Pike’s execution by lethal injection in Tennessee failed because the team had trouble finding a working vein to deliver the drug pentobarbital. After about an hour of attempts and signs the vein might have burst, the execution was stopped and Pike survived, leading to a temporary pause of executions in Tennessee.
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The IV team tried up to 10 needles to find a vein in Christa Pike’s arms for the lethal injection.
Team members warned that Pike’s vein might be “blowing” or bursting during their attempts.
The attempt to insert the IV line lasted from 6:35 pm to 7:24 pm before the team thought they had succeeded.
After the drug injection started, Pike showed signs of life like snoring and choking.
The execution was called off, and Pike spent 10 days in the hospital before returning to prison.
Pike is the only person in modern times to survive a full dose of a lethal injection drug.
Tennessee’s governor, Bill Lee, paused all executions in the state for a review after this incident.
The failed execution raised questions about the death penalty process and execution methods in the U.S.
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Braden Peters, known online as "Clavicular," pleaded not guilty to a rape charge in Massachusetts. He was given a $10,000 bail and ordered by the court to stay away from the alleged victim and surrender his passport.
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Braden Peters, a 20-year-old social media influencer with over 1 million followers, is charged with raping a 17-year-old girl in 2025.
The alleged victim reported the assault to police in June 2026 following an investigation by the Chatham Police Department.
Peters’ lawyer entered a not guilty plea during the hearing on October 22, 2026, in Orleans District Court.
The judge ordered Peters to surrender his passport and avoid contact with the victim, including posting about her on social media.
Peters faces up to 20 years in prison if convicted and is also charged with providing alcohol to a person under 21.
The alleged assault happened at Peters’ parents’ home on Cape Cod.
The victim filed a separate civil lawsuit in Florida, which dropped the sexual assault claims to avoid interfering with the criminal case.
Peters’ lawyers have denied the allegations, stating the encounter was consensual and called the civil lawsuit a publicity stunt.
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Federal prosecutors have charged L. Louise Lucas, a leading Democrat from Virginia, with involvement in a drug and racketeering scheme. The Justice Department made this announcement public on Thursday.
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L. Louise Lucas is a top Democratic official from Virginia.
She has been charged by federal prosecutors.
The charges relate to an alleged drug and racketeering scheme.
The Justice Department announced the charges on a Thursday.
Racketeering involves running illegal business activities as part of organized crime.
The news was reported by CBS News.
No details about the specific drug scheme or evidence were included in the article.
This development is part of ongoing federal law enforcement efforts.
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Kansas Senate candidates Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton took part in a debate on Wednesday night. The event allowed them to discuss their views and respond to each other before voters.
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The debate was held in Kansas for the Senate election.
Candidates were Roger Marshall and Adam Hamilton.
The debate took place on a Wednesday evening.
CBS News covered the event through reporter Katrina Kaufman.
The debate gave both candidates a chance to share their ideas and answer questions.
This event is part of the campaign leading up to the Kansas Senate election.
The debate was broadcast and made available to viewers through CBS News channels.
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President Donald Trump campaigned in Sioux City, Iowa, to support Republican Ashley Hinson in her Senate race against Democrat Josh Turek. Iowa State Representative J.D. Scholten, who supports Turek, spoke to CBS News about the close Senate race.
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President Trump campaigned in Sioux City, Iowa.
He supports Republican candidate Ashley Hinson for the U.S. Senate.
Ashley Hinson is running against Democrat Josh Turek.
The Senate race in Iowa is considered competitive or close.
Iowa State Rep. J.D. Scholten is a campaign surrogate for Josh Turek.
Scholten spoke with CBS News to discuss the election.
The campaign activities are part of efforts to win votes ahead of the election.
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Calley Means, a senior adviser to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., resigned from the Trump administration. She left due to frustrations over delays related to the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) food agenda, just before the midterm elections.
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Calley Means was a top adviser to HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Means supported the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement.
She resigned from the Trump administration on Thursday.
Her departure was linked to delays in the MAHA food agenda.
The resignation occurred less than two weeks before the midterm elections.
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A Libyan man, Abu Agila Mas'ud al-Marimi, accused of building the bomb that destroyed Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie in 1988, has lost a request to dismiss his case in a US court. The judge ruled that his transfer to US custody, claimed to be an illegal abduction, does not stop the trial from going ahead in January 2024.
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Abu Agila Mas'ud al-Marimi is accused of making the bomb that exploded on Pan Am Flight 103, killing 270 people in 1988.
He was taken from Libya to US custody in 2022, which he called an illegal rendition (forceful transfer).
Marimi asked a US judge to throw out the case, arguing his rights were violated and extradition rules broken.
The judge said US courts can still hold trials even if a suspect was captured by force.
Two exceptions could stop a trial: if the US government directly broke constitutional rights, or broke extradition agreements.
The judge decided the US did not directly control the capture and used recognized legal conventions to bring Marimi to the US.
The trial is set to start on January 19, 2024, after previous delays.
The judge also rejected a request to exclude Marimi's alleged confession made in Libya in 2012.
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A Russian military satellite named Kosmos 2612 recently moved very close to a US-registered commercial satellite called ICEYE-X36 in low Earth orbit. US officials say this behavior looks like a weapon test in space and is dangerous, but Russia denies these claims and says its space activities are peaceful.
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Kosmos 2612 is a Russian military spacecraft launched in April.
It came within about 500 meters of ICEYE-X36, a US commercial radar satellite.
The close approach happened about 340 miles (550 kilometers) above Earth.
US officials warn this may be a test of a space weapon designed to threaten satellites.
Russia says these claims are false and calls US accusations “absurd.”
Russia’s deputy UN representative, Konstantin Vorontsov, said all Russia’s space activities are peaceful.
Russia has a history of testing anti-satellite weapons, including systems designed to collide with other objects in orbit.
The satellite ICEYE-X36 is owned by a US company with Finnish roots and is used for radar surveillance.
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This week, several cities in France experienced violent protests during the night. The UK government approved a new natural gas project called the Jackdaw gas field. Tesla also revealed a new flying car.
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Many cities in France saw violent protests at night this week.
The UK government gave the green light to the Jackdaw gas field, a natural gas project.
Tesla introduced a flying car to the public.
The article is part of a weekly news quiz covering recent global events.
The quiz encourages readers to test their knowledge of world news from the past week.
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Senator Ted Cruz claimed without evidence that candidate El-Sayed might share intelligence information with terrorists. The article notes that similar accusations are not made against Catholic or Christian candidates, despite extremist groups existing in those religions as well.
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Senator Ted Cruz made a claim about El-Sayed sharing intelligence with terrorists.
This claim is described as baseless, meaning it has no proof.
The article points out that Catholic and Christian candidates are not accused in the same way.
Extremist groups exist within multiple religions, including Catholicism and Christianity.
The focus is on contrasting the treatment of El-Sayed with candidates of other faiths.
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The Pentagon is moving forward with some wind energy projects after a court told it to. Two wind projects in Maine and South Dakota, which were being reviewed, have now been approved to proceed.
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The Pentagon had paused review of certain wind projects.
A court ordered the Pentagon to advance these projects.
Two projects, one in Maine and one in South Dakota, were released to move forward.
A White House official confirmed this update on a Thursday.
The Trump administration is responsible for this decision.
These projects are part of the country’s wind energy efforts.
The projects had been under review by the Pentagon before this approval.
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