Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Donald Trump will meet for the first time since they started a joint conflict involving Iran. They will discuss their relationship, a deal involving Lebanon and Hezbollah, and efforts to expand a peace agreement called the Abraham Accords.
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Netanyahu and President Trump have not met since beginning a joint war against Iran.
The meeting aims to address tensions between the two leaders.
Netanyahu is facing pressure at home due to an upcoming election and his strained relationship with Trump.
President Trump is under pressure to end the war because it has hurt the economy and raised prices in the U.S.
They will talk about the agreement the U.S. and Israel made with Lebanon about the Israel-Hezbollah conflict.
The leaders plan to discuss expanding the Abraham Accords, a peace agreement between Israel and other countries.
A White House official provided information about the meeting but requested anonymity.
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Americans are feeling less confident about the U.S. economy in July as gas prices have gone up again due to increased conflict between the U.S. and Iran. The rise in gas prices is partly caused by tensions in the Middle East affecting oil delivery routes, which also contributes to higher inflation and lowers people’s real income.
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The consumer confidence index dropped from 92.2 in June to 90.8 in July.
Views on current business and job market conditions fell for the third month in a row.
People’s expectations for the near future stayed the same compared to June.
Gas prices fell in June but have risen again, reaching about $4.10 per gallon in July.
Conflict between the U.S. and Iran increased after attacks and Iran’s temporary shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil passage.
The rise in gas prices has boosted inflation, reducing Americans’ buying power after adjusting for price increases.
Survey comments about gas prices slightly decreased but are still high; concerns about food and grocery prices have grown.
Mentions of war and geopolitics dropped in this survey but could rise again if conflict escalates further.
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MyGenderDolls are toys designed to support gender-diverse children by allowing them to explore gender identity through play. Created by University of Minnesota researchers, the dolls have sparked criticism from some House Republicans amid a wider national debate on transgender rights under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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MyGenderDolls are designed for children aged 4 to 10 who are gender diverse.
The dolls have removable genitalia to help children express their gender identity.
The project was created by G. Nic Rider and Dianne R. Berg, both associate professors at the University of Minnesota.
The University of Minnesota awarded the project an Early Innovation Fund grant in 2023.
The dolls aim to provide a new kind of therapeutic tool for children and their caregivers.
The program has received backlash, including strong criticism from House Republicans.
President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025 and has issued policies limiting transgender rights and gender-affirming care.
The dolls are not currently being used in public schools.
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Senator Lindsey Graham's casket was carried into the U.S. Capitol by members of the armed forces as people gathered to honor him. The event allowed attendees to pay their respects to the late senator.
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Lindsey Graham, a U.S. senator, has passed away.
His casket was brought into the U.S. Capitol building.
Members of the armed forces carried his casket during the ceremony.
The public and officials gathered to pay their respects.
News coverage was provided by CBS News.
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A hiker in California found a child's handwritten warning on a trail about how phones distract adults from spending time with their kids. The note inspired him and many others online to think about phone addiction and how it affects family and social life.
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Will Thompson, 36, found a child’s note on the West County Regional Trail warning that phones "hypnotize grown-ups" and stop them from playing with kids.
The child’s note included a drawing of a phone labeled "evil" and said "Phone smash on sight."
Thompson shared the note on Reddit, where it received over 15,000 upvotes and sparked many comments from people relating to the problem.
A 2023 survey shows Americans spend over five hours daily on their phones, with many wanting to cut down but feeling addicted.
The survey also found most people think phone use makes family and friends less present in social settings.
Thompson said the note made him rethink his own phone use and hope society can overcome digital addiction.
Commenters shared their feelings and some decided to use the post as a reminder to use phones less around their children.
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Ohio State Athletics has partnered with JPMorgan Chase, making the bank the official sponsor of all 36 varsity teams. The deal will bring nearly $17 million a year to Ohio State and includes uniform patches, career opportunities, and educational support for students.
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JPMorgan Chase is now the official bank sponsor for Ohio State Athletics.
All Ohio State varsity teams will wear JPMorgan patches on their uniforms.
The partnership is expected to provide about $17 million annually to Ohio State.
JPMorgan has hired over 1,700 Ohio State alumni in the last five years.
The bank offers career support such as presentations, mentorships, scholarships, internships, and job fairs to Ohio State students.
JPMorgan has operated in Ohio for more than 155 years.
The partnership aims to support student-athlete success, financial education, and career development.
Ohio State Athletics views JPMorgan as a natural partner due to shared values and strong local ties.
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Lindsay Clancy, a former nurse, is on trial in Massachusetts for strangling her three young children in 2023. The trial focuses on whether postpartum psychosis influenced her actions and if she is legally responsible for the deaths.
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Lindsay Clancy worked as a labor and delivery nurse at Massachusetts General Hospital.
She strangled her three children, all aged 5 or younger, in 2023.
The trial started with opening statements on a Monday.
Both the defense and prosecution agree Clancy caused the children’s deaths.
The main dispute is whether Clancy’s postpartum psychosis affected her responsibility.
Postpartum psychosis is a rare but severe mental illness that can occur after childbirth.
Clancy and her ex-husband have filed lawsuits against her medical providers for not diagnosing or treating her condition correctly.
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The Department for Transport reported that the busiest commuter train in England and Wales last autumn was a Thameslink service between Bedford and Three Bridges, with overcrowding slightly decreasing overall due to increased capacity. Four South Western services and two Thameslink routes are among the top ten busiest, and work is ongoing to improve space during peak hours.
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The most crowded train was a Thameslink morning service from Bedford to Three Bridges with a load factor of 176%.
Overcrowding on commuter trains in major English and Welsh cities fell slightly compared to autumn 2024.
About 1.1% of peak-time travelers were on overcrowded trains.
More than 1.2 million of 1.9 million daily autumn journeys were in London.
South Western Railway increased capacity by nearly 30% in the last year with new trains.
Thameslink trains include extra standing room and have added services to reduce crowding.
The data comes from passenger counts on weekdays between September and December 2025.
A quarter of passengers traveling in and out of London during peak times had to stand; in other cities, only 5% stood.
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Senator Lindsey Graham’s funeral services are being held in Washington, D.C., including a ceremony at the U.S. Capitol and a funeral at the National Cathedral. Senator Graham, who served over 20 years and was a close adviser to President Donald Trump, died suddenly on July 11 from a heart-related condition.
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Senator Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly on July 11 at age 71.
Cause of death was an aortic dissection linked to heart disease.
His casket lay in state in the Capitol rotunda, with a tribute including remarks from Senate leaders.
A funeral service is scheduled at Washington National Cathedral, with President Donald Trump expected to speak.
World leaders like Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will attend the funeral.
Graham was a key Republican senator, adviser to President Trump, and member of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
He was a strong ally of Israel and Ukraine and met with Zelenskyy shortly before his death.
Memorial services will also take place in South Carolina, Graham’s home state and district.
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Vice President Kamala Harris has endorsed Troy Jackson in the Democratic race for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine. Jackson recently became the official Democratic candidate after replacing Graham Platner.
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Kamala Harris is currently the Vice President of the United States.
Harris endorsed Troy Jackson, a former state senator from Maine.
Jackson is running for the U.S. Senate as a Democrat in Maine.
Jackson replaced Graham Platner as the Democratic candidate on Saturday.
President Donald Trump is the U.S. President during this election cycle.
Former President Joe Biden ended his bid for a second term, leading Harris to receive the Democratic presidential nomination in August 2024.
Jackson faces a shorter campaign timeline due to the recent changes in candidates.
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If you have missed credit card payments, transferring your balance to a new card with a lower interest rate can still be possible but harder to qualify for. Missing payments lowers your credit score, which makes lenders less likely to approve a balance transfer or may offer less favorable terms.
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Balance transfers allow moving debt from one card to another with a lower or 0% interest rate for a period.
Missing payments on your current card can damage your credit score.
Lenders use credit scores and payment history to decide if you can get a balance transfer card.
Missing one payment might still allow approval if your overall credit and income are strong.
More severe delinquencies (60 or 90 days late) make qualifying much harder.
If you apply before missing payments, you have a better chance of approval.
Balance transfers work best if you can pay off the transferred debt before the low-interest period ends.
If debt problems continue, balance transfers might not solve the issue and other debt relief options may be better.
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Senator Rand Paul shared private diary entries written by Dr. Anthony Fauci during the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic response. Senator Paul said the entries show a high level of dishonesty.
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Senator Rand Paul is the chairman of the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
He published private diary entries written by Dr. Anthony Fauci.
The diary entries come from the time Fauci led the U.S. COVID-19 response in 2020.
Senator Paul says the diary reveals dishonesty.
Dr. Anthony Fauci was a key health official during the pandemic.
The published documents provide insight into Fauci’s actions and thoughts during the early pandemic period.
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A former Olympic canoeist, David “Davey” Hearn, is accused of damaging the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool, but a witness testified that the pool was already damaged before Hearn’s actions. Hearn’s lawyers argue that the damage existed beforehand and question whether the grand jury was properly informed when charging him with felony property destruction.
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David “Davey” Hearn is charged with a felony count of property destruction for allegedly vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool.
Hearn pleaded not guilty and is scheduled for trial on September 28 in Washington DC superior court.
A National Park Service official stated the pool was leaking over one million gallons per week and had a rip before Hearn touched it.
The witness could not confirm any new damage caused by Hearn’s actions and said repairs would have been needed anyway.
Hearn briefly touched the pool liner during a bike ride but complied when told to let go.
The reflecting pool had undergone a $16 million renovation ordered by President Trump, which faced problems like leaks and algae.
Trump blamed vandals for the renovation's failures and charged three people, including Hearn, with misdemeanor offenses related to tampering with the pool liner.
Hearn's lawyers claim there were irregularities in the grand jury process and have requested full access to grand jury records to challenge the indictment.
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The U.S. and Taiwan coast guards held a rare joint exercise to work together on maritime safety issues like storms, drug trafficking, and illegal fishing. This cooperation is part of a 2021 agreement and takes place amid ongoing tensions with China, which claims Taiwan as its territory.
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The American Institute in Taiwan shared photos of U.S. and Taiwanese coast guard ships working together during typhoon season.
The joint exercise focuses on shared concerns such as disaster relief, marine resource protection, and combating illegal activities at sea.
The cooperation follows a 2021 memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Taiwan on maritime law enforcement.
China claims Taiwan as its own and has increased its coast guard presence near Taiwan in recent years.
The U.S. disagrees with China's patrols near Taiwan, calling them a threat to regional stability.
While the U.S. supports Taiwan's security, it keeps official ties low-profile to avoid provoking China.
The two coast guards recently stopped a semiconductor smuggling case, protecting sensitive technology from possible military use by China.
The U.S. Coast Guard cutter USCGC Midgett sailed with Taiwan’s patrol vessel CG5005 Taipei during the exercise.
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Firefighters in Spain and France are fighting some of the worst wildfires ever seen in western Europe. More hot and dry weather is expected, which may make the fires harder to control.
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Wildfires are burning across Spain and France.
These fires are among the worst in western Europe’s history.
Firefighters are actively working to stop the spread of the fires.
Weather forecasts predict continued hot and dry conditions.
Dry weather increases the risk and intensity of wildfires.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham, now leading England, has announced plans to expand the Manchester Baccalaureate (MBacc) across the country. The MBacc is a program designed to give students clear paths into practical and technical jobs, combining vocational courses with work experience starting from Year 10.
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The MBacc started in Greater Manchester and is now planned to be adopted nationally in England.
It is not a new qualification but a framework guiding students toward vocational and technical careers.
The program offers step-by-step routes into seven career areas, including construction, digital technology, education, finance, health, and manufacturing.
Work experience is a key part, with a goal of 45 days of work placement by age 19.
So far, 101 schools and colleges in Greater Manchester (about 40%) have adopted MBacc.
In its second year, 1,405 young people in Greater Manchester gained workplace experience through MBacc.
The program aims to clarify the often confusing options for students wanting practical careers, alongside traditional academic routes.
The full impact will be clearer after students leave school and enter work in the coming years.
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CBS Mornings Deals offers special discounts on products that aim to improve daily life. Customers can buy these items through the website cbsdeals.com, where CBS earns commissions from the sales.
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CBS Mornings Deals features products with exclusive discounts.
The products are chosen to help improve everyday lifestyle.
Customers can visit cbsdeals.com to purchase these items.
CBS earns a commission from sales made through the website.
The deals are promoted during the CBS Mornings show.
The article encourages viewers to use the CBS News App or web browsers to access the deals.
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An EF-2 tornado hit Wisconsin, causing damage but no reported deaths or injuries. Officials declared a state of disaster, and emergency crews are clearing debris and checking the area for safety.
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An EF-2 tornado caused damage in Wisconsin.
No deaths or injuries have been reported so far.
Authorities declared a state of disaster in response to the tornado.
Emergency workers are removing debris and assessing the damage.
Residents were told to stay indoors due to safety risks like downed power lines.
Search and rescue efforts are ongoing in affected areas.
The tornado event was recent, with updates continuing as officials respond.
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Qantas completed a non-stop flight from Melbourne to Toulouse lasting 24 hours and 24 minutes, setting a record for the longest commercial flight. The flight tested a specially modified Airbus A350-1000ULR plane designed to fly nonstop from Australia to London starting in 2027.
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The flight covered 23,075 kilometers (14,338 miles) without stopping.
The Airbus A350-1000ULR has extra fuel tanks, allowing very long flights.
This flight beat the previous longest commercial flight record of 22 hours and 42 minutes set in 2005.
Qantas plans to use this aircraft for nonstop flights from Sydney to London and New York in about 20 hours.
Qantas ordered 12 of these modified planes, with the first delivery expected in April 2027.
The nonstop Sydney-London flight is planned to start in October 2027.
The plane can carry 238 passengers and has 20,000 liters more fuel than standard models.
Over 3.6 million people tracked this flight online, making it one of the most followed commercial flights ever.
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Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch said that the United States was not created based on a single race or religion. He emphasized that many early American colonies were founded on religious diversity and the freedom to practice different faiths.
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Justice Neil Gorsuch spoke about the founding principles of the U.S. in a recent interview.
He stated that the country was not founded on one race or one religion.
Gorsuch highlighted that many early colonies were established to support religious pluralism.
Religious pluralism means allowing people to follow different religions freely.
His comments appeared to respond to views held by conservatives, including Vice President Vance, who emphasized a different perspective.
The focus was on the original intent behind America’s foundation regarding race and religion.
Gorsuch's remarks reflect ongoing debates about the country’s identity and values.
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