Sabato’s Crystal Ball, a group that predicts election results, changed its rating for the Ohio governor race. It now thinks Democratic candidate Amy Acton has a better chance after Republican Vivek Ramaswamy released a controversial attack ad.
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Sabato’s Crystal Ball is an election forecast group.
The Ohio governor race rating changed from "toss-up" to "leans Democratic."
Democratic nominee Amy Acton benefits from this change in rating.
Republican nominee Vivek Ramaswamy released an attack ad that sparked controversy.
The ad was described as "explosive" and labeled "desperate" by the forecaster.
The change suggests the ad may have hurt Ramaswamy’s campaign chances.
The race was previously considered very close between the two candidates.
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Researchers used advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to find an old security weakness in PHP, a programming language used by about 70% of websites worldwide. The PHP Foundation has released fixes, and the FBI warns that unpatched sites could be hacked to steal information or spread malware.
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PHP powers about 70% of all websites, including popular social media and government sites.
The security bug, called PHP2Shell, existed for at least 10 years but was hard to detect without AI help.
Ethical hackers in California used AI to find the bug before criminals could exploit it.
The bug could let hackers take control of website servers, steal data, or change website content.
The PHP Foundation released updates and instructions to fix the vulnerabilities.
The FBI warned that these flaws expose many websites to serious cyberattacks.
Organizations unable to patch their sites quickly are advised to temporarily take them offline.
AI speeds up both finding security problems and how fast hackers can use them, making timely patches crucial.
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Michael Aboud, chair of the El Paso County Republican Party, said he plans to sue comedian Sacha Baron Cohen after footage of him appeared in the satirical film *Ali G: Who Iz I?*. Aboud claims he was misled about the film’s purpose and was unaware it was a comedy, while the film shows him participating in a staged training and mission involving exaggerated and fictional scenes.
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Michael Aboud is the chair of the El Paso County Republican Party.
He appeared in Sacha Baron Cohen’s satirical film *Ali G: Who Iz I?* without knowing it was a comedy.
The film features Aboud in a fake training program with a character who teaches self-defense using protective plastic buttocks and other absurd elements.
The storyline includes a fictional mission to stop a baby from being born on US soil.
Aboud called Baron Cohen and his team liars and said he plans to sue them.
Another participant, Joshua Loudermilk, seems more aware and supportive of the film.
The film repeatedly states that Aboud and Loudermilk were not aware of the full context of the project.
The film is a satire that uses exaggerated and fictional scenes to make its points.
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Two mothers, Hope Hooton and Kellie Elliott, feared their children were unsafe with their fathers, who later killed their children. The article looks at how family courts sometimes miss or ignore warnings about danger, and it examines calls for changes to protect children in custody cases.
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Hope Hooton sought protection after her husband showed signs of suicidal behavior and mental health problems.
Kellie Elliott documented long-term domestic violence and abuse by her child's father.
Both fathers were allowed unsupervised visits with their children despite these concerns.
The fathers later killed their children during these visits.
Evidence of danger to the children was often missed, ignored, or never reached family courts.
There is a debate about equal custody laws and how they may affect child safety.
Experts and advocates suggest changes in court practices to better protect children from violence.
The film "Fault Lines" explores these issues through the mothers’ stories.
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Many Americans are feeling financial pressure even when they have jobs. Wages are growing slower than prices, and some workers have to settle for part-time jobs or multiple jobs to cover their expenses.
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Stacy Eichel lost her healthcare marketing job and now depends more on her side business, which is struggling as companies cut spending.
The unemployment rate only counts people actively looking for work, but a broader measure, U-6, which includes underemployed workers, is still high at 7.6 percent.
About 4.5 million people work part-time because they cannot find full-time work.
Nine million Americans have more than one job, making up 5.5 percent of employed workers.
Average wages went up 3 percent in the past year, but prices increased by 3.7 percent, meaning people can buy less with their earnings.
In the most recent month, prices rose 0.6 percent while wages rose only 0.1 percent, increasing financial stress on workers.
Many workers, including college graduates and former executives, work lower-paying or part-time jobs because better work is not available.
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A man in France became the first known human to be infected with the Shamonda virus, which usually affects farm animals and is spread by biting midges (small flying insects). Researchers are investigating if the virus caused or contributed to his death, but it is unclear if the virus poses a big risk to people in general.
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The Shamonda virus is a bunyavirus, spread by bites from infected midges.
It affects animals like cattle, sheep, goats, horses, and alpacas, causing symptoms like diarrhea and neurological problems.
The first detection of Shamonda virus in European livestock was in summer 2023.
The French patient had a weakened immune system, making it unclear if the virus caused his death.
This is the first confirmed case of human infection by the Shamonda virus.
Experts say human infections are very rare and the risk to the general public is low.
There is no current evidence of the virus spreading directly between people.
Scientists are continuing investigations to understand how people might get infected and the symptoms it causes.
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Kashim Chowdhury, a UK civil servant, is on trial for fraud after holding five full-time public sector jobs at the same time without telling his employers. He said he was "in a panic" and "not thinking straight" when applying for multiple roles and that his jobs helped him cope while caring for his sick mother.
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Chowdhury held five full-time civil service jobs simultaneously in 2023.
These jobs included roles at the Department for Environment (Defra), Department of Health, Food Standards Agency, Department for Business and Trade, and Home Office.
He was contracted to work 183 hours a week, which is more than the total hours in a week.
Each job paid a full-time salary; in one month, he earned £11,000.
The prosecution says he exploited the work-from-home setup to hide his multiple jobs and took sick leave when needed.
Chowdhury said he applied hurriedly and did not want some of the jobs but accepted offers coming at the same time.
He cared for his ill mother, which he said made him overwhelmed and the jobs served as a link to the outside world for him.
Chowdhury denies intending to act dishonestly or gain unfairly.
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A federal appeals court ruled against the Trump administration’s claim that the six-month detention limit for immigrants should restart when they are detained again. The court decided that the six-month limit applies only once and sent the case of immigrant Kaveh Abedi back to a lower court for further review.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit made the ruling in June 2025.
The case involved Kaveh Abedi, an Iranian immigrant detained by ICE after being released more than 20 years earlier.
The court said the six-month detention limit starts only once after a removal order becomes final and should not reset if detainees are held again later.
The six-month rule comes from a 2001 Supreme Court case, Zadvydas v. Davis, which protects immigrants from long-term detention if deportation is unlikely soon.
Abedi had been protected from removal under the Convention Against Torture and lived in the U.S. lawfully for many years.
The court also found that Abedi was not given a prompt chance to challenge his detention, violating federal rules.
The ruling sends the case back to the lower court to reconsider Abedi’s detention without restarting the six-month clock.
This ruling does not mean all immigrants detained again must be released, but it clarifies how courts should apply detention limits.
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A valuable historic globe linked to President Dwight D. Eisenhower was damaged by staff while trying to move it to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s office in the Pentagon. The globe broke because aides moved it themselves instead of hiring specialists, and it is now being repaired.
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The globe dates back to before World War II and was used by Eisenhower to plan the D-Day landings.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requested the globe for his Pentagon office.
His staff tried to move the globe without professional movers and dropped it during the move.
The globe broke off its stand and suffered a large crack near Antarctica on the globe.
The globe is one of two similar historic items kept in the Pentagon since the 1930s.
The Pentagon, now called the “war department” during President Trump’s administration, said the globe was a replica.
The Department of Defense said the accident was minor, no one was hurt, and the globe is being fixed.
Specialized companies have completed successful cautious moves of similar globes in the past, involving carefully built protective cases.
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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced a new Canada-Turkiye Strategic Partnership with a three-year plan focusing on trade, security, energy, and people-to-people ties. The two countries aim to start free trade agreement talks by the end of the year and increase their trade volume from about $3 billion to $10 billion.
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Canada and Turkiye launched a Strategic Partnership supported by a three-year action plan.
The plan focuses on four areas: trade and investment, defence and security, energy, and people-to-people connections.
Both leaders agreed to work toward a Canada-Turkiye Free Trade Agreement.
Priority sectors include energy supply, defence production, aerospace, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
They plan to deepen cooperation on peace and security in regions like Ukraine, South Caucasus, and the Middle East, including Gaza.
Energy cooperation will cover LNG (liquefied natural gas), nuclear power, and critical minerals.
The goal is to increase trade from $3 billion to $10 billion.
This is the first bilateral visit by a Canadian prime minister to Turkiye, aiming to reduce Canada’s reliance on the US amid trade tensions with President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Alberta held a referendum to decide if it should restrict temporary migrants' access to healthcare, education, and social support. While the province needs migrant workers for jobs, the government wants to limit services for some newcomers, blaming population growth for strained public systems.
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Alberta recently asked residents whether to restrict healthcare, education, and social support for some migrants.
The province relies on migrant workers for jobs in agriculture, food services, and tourism.
The governing United Conservative Party links rapid population growth to crowded hospitals and schools.
The referendum proposed limiting access to services only to Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or migrants with Alberta-approved status.
Newcomers would need to live in Alberta for 12 months before qualifying for some social supports.
The Alberta premier blamed federal immigration policies for pressure on public services.
Canada’s federal government has reduced immigration targets and restricted temporary foreign worker programs.
Critics worry restricting migrant rights could increase their vulnerability and hurt essential services.
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In the upcoming elections, voters are set to choose a large group of new members for Congress. This new group may also be among the youngest ever elected.
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The next election will bring in a significant number of new lawmakers to Congress.
The incoming group is expected to be one of the youngest classes in recent history.
Freshman classes refer to new members serving their first term in Congress.
This change shows a shift in the makeup of lawmakers by age and experience.
Despite new faces, this does not guarantee all current problems in Congress will be solved.
Voters have a chance to influence the future direction of Congress through these elections.
The generational change may impact how Congress works but challenges will remain.
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CBS Mornings Deals offers special discounts on various products to improve daily life. Customers can visit cbsdeals.com to access these exclusive offers, and CBS earns commissions from sales made through the site.
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CBS Mornings Deals features discounted items for everyday use.
Deals are available online at cbsdeals.com.
CBS earns a commission when customers buy through their deal site.
The deals are promoted during the CBS Mornings news program.
The offers are exclusive and meant to help viewers save money.
The article focuses on shopping and saving, not news content.
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Russia launched a series of missile attacks on Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine, causing deaths and injuries. At the same time, Russia said its air defenses shot down over 800 drones sent by Ukraine toward Russian cities. This violence came just after Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed in principle to restart peace talks involving Russia, Ukraine, and the United States.
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Russia fired at least 21 ballistic missiles at Kyiv, hitting homes, energy facilities, and public places.
At least four people were killed and many others wounded in the missile barrages across different parts of Ukraine.
Russia's military claimed it intercepted more than 800 Ukrainian drones aimed at Moscow and other cities.
President Putin agreed "in principle" to resume talks with Ukraine and the U.S. to try to end the war.
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin and discussed peace efforts, but no date is set for the talks.
Ukraine has suffered 170 attacks on critical energy infrastructure since October 2023, damaging heat and power systems ahead of winter.
President Zelenskyy has asked the U.S. for more air defense supplies and tougher sanctions on Russia.
Despite peace talks, fighting and attacks continue, with Russia reportedly stockpiling missiles.
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Two 15-year-old girls were arrested for allegedly planning a school shooting at Corona High School in California. Police found they had a list of names and were possibly motivated by revenge, but no weapons were found. The investigation is ongoing, and both remain in custody on charges related to conspiracy to commit murder.
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The FBI alerted local police about online communications suggesting a threat to Corona High School.
The first suspect is a 15-year-old student at Corona High School; the second is a 15-year-old from Norco High School.
Investigators found evidence the girls researched past school shootings and discussed how to get weapons.
Police discovered a list of individuals’ names, indicating potential targets, but the motive seems focused on the school itself.
No weapons were found during searches of residences and electronic devices.
The suspects are charged with conspiracy to commit murder and are being held in juvenile custody.
The Riverside County District Attorney’s Office is reviewing the case to decide on formal charges or whether to move the suspects to adult court.
Law enforcement agencies involved include Corona Police, FBI, Riverside County Sheriff's Office, and Corona-Norco Unified School District.
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Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that removing Iran’s government is Israel’s main goal. While Israel can attack Iran with air strikes, experts say it would need a bigger effort, like ground troops, to actually change Iran’s leadership. The United States has not agreed to join any new military campaign against Iran.
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Netanyahu called regime change in Iran Israel’s “primary objective.”
His statement came before Israel’s national elections and after talks with President Trump.
Israel has strong air power and can attack Iranian targets effectively.
Experts say air strikes alone won’t remove Iran’s government; a ground invasion would be needed.
Iran has survived previous attacks and can still respond to new ones.
U.S. support for another offensive against Iran is uncertain.
Covert operations and cyberattacks may help but are unlikely to cause regime change.
Overthrowing the Iranian government would require a large, long-term military presence.
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Country singer Cody Johnson talked about his music career and his new album called "Banks of the Trinity." He shared why he left Nashville early in his career before returning to pursue music again.
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Cody Johnson is a country music singer.
He recently released a new album named "Banks of the Trinity."
Johnson sat down for an interview with Jan Crawford.
He explained why he left Nashville early in his career.
The interview was featured on CBS News.
Johnson discussed his journey as a musician and his current work.
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President Donald Trump is campaigning for Republican candidates in states that typically vote for his party as the U.S. election day approaches. The article mentions his support for Darline Graham amid disagreements about lifting sanctions on Russia but primarily focuses on his ongoing election efforts.
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President Trump is actively campaigning in Republican-leaning states.
Election Day is approaching soon.
Darline Graham is one of the candidates Trump supports.
Some Republicans disagree about removing sanctions on Russia.
The article highlights Trump’s efforts to rally voters for the GOP.
The main focus is on election campaigning, not on the Russia sanctions debate.
The content is related to U.S. domestic politics and election activity.
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The wreckage of a Soviet World War II fighter plane was found about 17 feet underground in a Hungarian village. Archaeologists also discovered personal items from the pilot, including a signed book, and traced the crash to a 1944 aerial battle.
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The aircraft found is a Soviet Yakovlev Yak-1 fighter from World War II.
The discovery was made in the village of Törtel, about 50 miles southeast of Budapest, Hungary.
Excavations started in September and uncovered parts of the plane and the pilot’s belongings.
The red star insignia and the airplane’s side number were recovered in good condition.
A signed book belonging to the pilot was found and is being restored by museum experts.
The wreckage is linked to a fight in November 1944 between German Lt. Peter Düttmann and Soviet Lt. Alexander Semyonovich Andrianov.
Düttmann shot down the Soviet plane, but Andrianov survived by parachuting out and later became a prisoner of war.
The recovered items will be displayed in Hungary’s Military History Museum after restoration and documentation.
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The U.S. military is quietly reducing the number of troops at some bases in the Middle East. This move is happening because of ongoing threats from Iran and Yemen's Houthi rebel group.
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The U.S. is moving some military personnel away from certain Middle East posts.
This change is not widely publicized and is happening quietly.
Iran and the Houthi rebels in Yemen are cited as the main security threats.
The decision is part of a broader military strategy to respond to these threats.
The exact number of troops being moved or bases affected was not specified.
Officials provided this information to CBS News.
The adjustments aim to manage risks while maintaining U.S. presence in the region.
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