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Zack Polanski, leader of the Green Party of England and Wales, shared a photo that showed a man wearing a t-shirt with a slogan calling for the beheading of Nigel Farage, leader of Reform UK. Polanski said sharing the photo was a mistake but refused several times to apologize, saying Farage misrepresented the situation. The incident has led to police reports and calls for investigation into Polanski's conduct.
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Zack Polanski reposted a photo of a man wearing a t-shirt with a guillotine image and the slogan targeting Nigel Farage.
Reform UK's Zia Yusuf described the image as incitement to murder.
Polanski deleted the photo but refused to apologize, citing it as an inadvertent mistake.
Polanski said Farage cropped the image, making it seem like Polanski posted the slogan himself.
Nigel Farage called for police action, comparing the situation to if he had posted something similar.
The Metropolitan Police received a complaint but had not updated on any investigation.
The Greater London Authority is reviewing if Polanski breached a code of conduct.
Reform UK members criticized Polanski and questioned his fitness to lead a political party.
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President Donald Trump met separately with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday. A former national security official, Charles Kupchan, provided analysis on the significance of these meetings.
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President Trump hosted President Zelenskyy at the White House on Tuesday.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also met with President Trump the same day.
Both meetings happened separately and in person.
Charles Kupchan, a former National Security Council member under Presidents Clinton and Obama, commented on the meetings.
The discussions likely focused on U.S. relations with Ukraine and Israel.
These meetings reflect ongoing U.S. involvement in international affairs.
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A tornado with winds of 140 miles per hour struck central Wisconsin on Monday, causing significant damage. The National Weather Service identified a 12-mile-long path affected by the tornado.
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The tornado hit central Wisconsin on Monday.
It had wind speeds reaching 140 miles per hour.
Trees and power lines fell around cars during the storm.
The National Weather Service found damage over a 12-mile-long area.
The damage included broken trees and downed power lines.
Emergency reports and news coverage followed the event.
The tornado caused disruptions to local power and transportation.
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Kenya is investigating the sudden deaths of 15 elephants in Amboseli National Park. Some elephants showed signs of partial paralysis before dying, and tests are ongoing to find the cause, including checking for toxins and environmental factors.
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Fifteen elephants died in Amboseli National Park and surrounding areas in the past month.
Ten elephants showed partial paralysis before dying within two days.
Most of the dead elephants were females and calves; only one male was affected.
Some carcasses were too decomposed or scavenged to determine cause of death.
Initial tests found a possible toxic substance in samples at the University of Nairobi, but government lab tests were negative for toxins tested.
Further investigations include water analysis and checking for environmental contaminants.
Authorities said there is no evidence that the condition can spread to humans.
Amboseli is famous for its elephant herds, with about 2,000 elephants living in the park.
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New research shows that U.S. parents will spend about 11% more on back-to-school shopping per child this year. This means the average family could spend nearly $4,000 more on school supplies and related costs than before.
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U.S. parents face an 11% increase in back-to-school shopping expenses per child this year.
The cost increase translates to roughly $4,000 more spent per child.
The research was conducted by Groundwork Collaborative and the Century Foundation.
The report includes all school-related expenses like supplies and possibly clothing or technology.
The rising costs may affect family budgets and how they plan for the school year.
These findings were shared in a CBS News report by Megan Cerullo.
The study highlights ongoing inflation and price increases in education-related goods.
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Court documents reveal that ICE agents used racial slurs during immigration raids in Los Angeles in summer 2025. Several men have sued the Trump administration, claiming these stops and arrests were unlawful and based on racial profiling.
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ICE agents involved in Los Angeles raids used slurs like “tonks” and “wet” to describe people they detained.
These slurs appear in text messages from early July 2025, during the Fourth of July period.
Five men filed a lawsuit in June 2025, alleging racial profiling and unlawful detentions by ICE.
Three men were arrested while waiting at a bus stop for work; another was mistreated despite being a US citizen.
ACLU lawyers argue ICE detained people mainly due to their skin color without proper justification.
An ICE officer indicated that “older Hispanic males” loitering for work were targeted as possibly undocumented.
Anaheim resident Angel Santiago Tafolla, a US citizen, said he was handcuffed and detained while light-skinned coworkers were not chased.
The raids caused protests and political tension, and President Donald Trump deployed the national guard, calling for action against what he called a “migrant invasion.”
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The U.S. Senate approved a bill with support from both parties to increase sanctions on Russia and its oil and gas buyers. The bill also extends current sanctions on Iran as part of efforts to pressure these countries during ongoing conflicts.
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The Senate vote was bipartisan, meaning members from both parties supported the bill.
The bill proposes stronger sanctions on Russia than those currently in place.
It targets buyers of Russian oil and gas to reduce Russia's income.
Existing sanctions on Iran would be extended under this bill.
The goal is to apply economic pressure on Russia and Iran amid ongoing military conflicts.
The bill is named after one of its co-authors, Senator Lindsey Graham.
Sanctions are penalties like trade restrictions used to influence a country's actions.
This is a rare example of bipartisan cooperation in the Senate on foreign policy.
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Researchers found that in Australia, doctors often prescribe medicinal cannabis with very high levels of THC, the main active ingredient that causes a "high." Most of these high-THC products have not been properly tested for safety or effectiveness, and there is concern about health risks and lack of clear information for patients.
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Medicinal cannabis products in Australia can have THC levels ranging from 13% to 88%, with no legal upper limit.
Most clinical trials have only tested products with up to 22% THC.
Only two out of more than 1,000 medicinal cannabis products have been fully evaluated for safety and effectiveness by the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).
High-THC products make up about half of all medicinal cannabis prescriptions, mainly for chronic pain and anxiety.
Evidence shows medicinal cannabis may not be more effective than placebo for anxiety and has only low-quality evidence for small pain relief.
Many prescribed products are smoked or vaporized dried flower, although most evidence supports oral oils.
There have been reports of serious side effects, like psychosis and nausea cycles, linked to high-THC cannabis.
Experts suggest the TGA set limits on THC levels in medicinal cannabis and improve labeling and monitoring to protect patients.
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New research from First Street shows that tornadoes, hail, and strong winds cause more damage and pose a bigger risk to homeowners than hurricanes. Jeremy Porter, the chief economist at First Street, explained these findings on CBS News.
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Severe convective storms include tornadoes, hail, and strong winds.
These storms cause more damage to homes than hurricanes, according to new research.
The research was conducted by the company First Street.
Jeremy Porter is the chief economist at First Street.
Porter discussed the research on the CBS News program "The Daily Report."
The study focuses on risks to homeowners from weather events.
Tornadoes are part of these severe storms that increase danger to homes.
The research challenges common views that hurricanes are the biggest threat to homeowners.
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The deadline has passed for President Donald Trump’s administration to ask the Supreme Court to reconsider its decision rejecting his birthright citizenship restrictions. No new request was filed, making it unlikely the court will change its 6-3 ruling against the president’s executive order.
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President Trump issued an executive order to restrict birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to parents living illegally or temporarily.
The Supreme Court struck down this order in a 6-3 decision in June 2026.
Three justices supported Trump’s plan, and one justice agreed with the plan’s constitutionality but found it violated federal law.
Several lower courts had already blocked the order before it reached the Supreme Court.
President Trump announced he would seek a Supreme Court rehearing shortly after the ruling.
The 25-day deadline for submitting a rehearing petition passed with no new filing from the Trump administration.
The Supreme Court rarely agrees to rehear cases, having last done so in 1965.
A rehearing would require at least one justice to change their vote and a majority of the justices to agree.
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The U.S. Senate moved forward on a bill to impose new sanctions on Russia, targeting countries that keep buying Russian oil and gas. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with senators and President Donald Trump in Washington, urging more help as Ukraine makes progress in its war against Russia.
Key Facts
The Senate passed an 86-12 vote on a bill to sanction countries buying Russian exports.
The bill is named after Senator Lindsey Graham, who helped negotiate the sanctions before his recent death.
Zelenskyy met with senators and thanked them for support, saying Ukraine is winning the war but still needs help.
The sanctions aim to weaken Russia’s economy and pressure President Vladimir Putin to negotiate.
Senators from both parties support the bill and view it as crucial to helping Ukraine and defending Europe.
Zelenskyy also held a meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss further U.S. assistance.
Senator Richard Blumenthal said the sanctions deal was a major achievement and part of Senator Graham’s legacy.
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The conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthi fighters is getting more intense with recent attacks. CBS News provides details on the situation and explains its significance.
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Saudi Arabia and the Houthi group are involved in a conflict.
Fighting between the two sides has recently increased.
The conflict includes attacks carried out by one or both sides.
CBS News reporter Courtney Kealy discusses what the escalation means.
The situation is ongoing and remains tense.
The conflict affects the security and stability of the region.
The report is available on the CBS News app and website.
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American Airlines paused all flights across the country due to a problem with its computer systems. The airline has now fixed the issue and flights are starting again.
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American Airlines stopped all flights nationwide because of an IT (information technology) problem.
The outage affected the airline's computer systems.
The ground stop was temporary and has now been lifted.
Flights are resuming after the issue was resolved.
CBS News reported on the event with updates from their transportation correspondent.
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The Trump administration has banned the import of new advanced humanoid and four-legged robots from other countries, mainly China, citing national security concerns. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) also banned certain power inverters used in data centers and solar panels to protect the US economy.
Key Facts
The ban targets advanced robots, such as humanoid and four-legged types.
Most of these robots are currently made in China.
The US and China are competing in robotics and artificial intelligence development.
The FCC banned power inverters that could threaten US economic security.
FCC chairman Brendan Carr said the ban helps protect critical supply chains in the US.
Chinese companies have rapidly created and sold humanoid robots for factories and homes.
US companies like Tesla and Boston Dynamics have not yet caught up in market availability of humanoid robots.
The Chinese embassy has been asked to comment on the ban.
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Iran launched several ballistic missiles at US forces in the Middle East, but all were intercepted by the US military. This attack ended a short pause in fighting as attempts were underway to negotiate a ceasefire between the two sides.
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Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps fired multiple ballistic missiles targeting a US base in Jordan.
The US Central Command said all missiles were successfully stopped before hitting their target.
Both sides had paused attacks over the weekend after nearly two weeks of ongoing strikes and missile attacks.
Iran attacked ships in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, where 20% of the world’s oil passes through.
Iran wants ships to use a route near its coast and plans to charge fees for passage.
Saudi Arabia shot down drones fired by Iran-backed militias, accusing Iraqi militias of involvement.
Iraqi officials denied involvement and promised to prevent attacks from their territory.
Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen claimed a blockade of Saudi shipping routes in the Red Sea.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met President Trump in Washington for talks amid the tensions.
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Senator Lindsey Graham passed away on July 11 at the age of 71 due to heart disease. His funeral took place Tuesday at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
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Senator Lindsey Graham died on July 11.
Cause of death was an aortic dissection linked to heart disease.
He was 71 years old at the time of his death.
The funeral was held at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C.
CBS News anchored a special report covering the funeral.
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House and Senate Republican leaders, including Majority Leader John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson, plan to attend President Donald Trump’s midterm convention in Dallas in September. The event aims to unite Republicans behind Trump’s agenda ahead of the November elections, but some candidates face tough choices about joining due to his declining approval ratings.
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The Republican midterm convention is scheduled for September 9-10 in Dallas, Texas.
Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson plan to attend and support President Trump’s agenda.
Some Republican candidates, like Sen. Dan Sullivan and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, are also attending.
Sen. Susan Collins, who represents a state Trump lost, will likely skip the convention and focus on campaigning locally.
The convention is unusual because it takes place in mid-September during a Senate recess.
Party committees are encouraging donors to attend, but details about the event’s programming are still limited.
The event aims to highlight Republican achievements like lower drug prices, lower taxes, and border security.
Senators and representatives see the convention as a chance to show unity despite some political disagreements within the party.
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The Senate voted 86-12 to advance a sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran. The bill, originally led by Senator Lindsey Graham, would impose tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and renew sanctions on Iran.
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86 senators voted to move forward with the Russia and Iran sanctions bill.
The vote followed a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and a Senate memorial for Senator Lindsey Graham.
Senator Rand Paul was the only Republican to vote against the bill.
The bill aims to impose 100% secondary tariffs on countries buying Russian oil and gas.
It targets Russia’s “shadow fleet,” tankers used to bypass sanctions.
The sanctions on Iran would be renewed as part of the bill.
Senator Graham worked closely with the White House to get President Donald Trump’s support before his death.
Zelenskyy watched the vote live from the Senate chamber.
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Rep. Ro Khanna from California announced a new tour called the "New Economic Patriotism" to address wealth inequality in the United States. He compared his plan to the Marshall Plan, a major U.S. aid program after World War II, aiming to boost the economy and reduce income gaps.
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Rep. Ro Khanna is a Democratic congressman from California.
He started a tour named the "New Economic Patriotism" in Pennsylvania, where he was born.
His goal is to fight wealth inequality in America.
He referenced the Marshall Plan as a model for economic recovery and investment.
The Marshall Plan was a U.S. program that helped rebuild Europe after World War II.
Khanna discussed these ideas on CBS News' program "The Takeout."
The focus is on improving economic fairness and opportunity across the country.
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Senator Rand Paul has shared over a thousand pages of Dr. Anthony Fauci’s diary notes from the COVID-19 pandemic period. These notes were released before Dr. Fauci’s scheduled hearing in the Senate.
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Senator Rand Paul is a Republican from Kentucky.
He released more than 1,000 pages of Dr. Fauci’s diary entries.
The diary entries cover the time of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The release happened just before Dr. Fauci’s Senate testimony.
Dr. Fauci is a public health expert involved in the U.S. response to COVID-19.
The Senate hearing is set to discuss topics related to the pandemic.
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