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David Rubenstein, the former chairman of the Kennedy Center board, bought the “Blue” sculpture that was recently taken down from the center’s grounds. Rubenstein was removed from his role last year by President Donald Trump, who replaced him and other board members with his own allies.
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David Rubenstein was the chairman of the Kennedy Center board for a long time.
President Donald Trump removed Rubenstein and many other board members last year.
Trump replaced them with people aligned with his administration.
Rubenstein bought the “Blue” sculpture after it was removed from the Kennedy Center grounds.
The “Blue” sculpture is 24 feet tall.
The sculpture was taken down from the Kennedy Center last week.
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Jacob Tsimerman, a mathematician who recently won the Fields Medal, has started a new group called the Mathematical AI Safety Institute (MAISI). This institute will focus on creating clear math-based ways to understand and improve the safety of artificial intelligence (AI).
Key Facts
Jacob Tsimerman is a prize-winning mathematician recognized with the Fields Medal.
He will soon join OpenAI’s research team.
Tsimerman has launched a new institute named the Mathematical AI Safety Institute (MAISI).
MAISI aims to develop mathematical definitions, tools, and solutions for AI safety.
The goal is to better understand and control AI risks using clear math principles.
This institute represents a step toward making AI systems safer and more reliable.
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New York City has released over 170,000 pages of documents showing that city officials knew the air after the 9/11 attacks was unsafe, despite telling the public it was safe to breathe. The documents reveal how the city handled information about toxic air and will help affected people access health benefits.
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The documents include air quality reports, records of contamination, and internal city communications.
More firefighters have died from 9/11-related illnesses than those killed during the attacks.
The document release came after a settlement with the group 9/11 Health Watch, which sought greater transparency.
The city has created an online portal costing over $34 million to share these records publicly.
The portal contains materials from the office of former Mayor Rudy Giuliani and other important reports.
The city plans to keep updating the portal and appoint staff to help victims get health benefits.
Since 2011, the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund has paid more than $16.8 billion to over 71,000 people affected.
Former EPA head Christine Todd Whitman admitted she was wrong to say the air was safe right after 9/11.
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The Trump administration has approved a $1.9 billion loan to NextEra Energy to help restart a nuclear power plant in Iowa. This plant will be the only nuclear power source in Iowa and is expected to supply electricity to over 500,000 homes.
Key Facts
The loan amount is $1.9 billion.
NextEra Energy will receive the loan to restart the nuclear plant.
The plant is located in Iowa and will be the state's only nuclear power plant.
It will generate enough electricity for more than 500,000 homes.
The announcement was made by the Trump administration.
The project aims to increase Iowa’s clean energy production.
Nuclear plants produce electricity using nuclear reactions, which do not emit carbon dioxide.
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Costco plans to open more than 14 new warehouse stores soon, mostly in the United States. These openings will bring back favorite Kirkland brand products that were previously removed.
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Costco is set to open over 14 new warehouses in the coming months.
Most of the new stores will be located across the U.S.
The new openings will offer popular Kirkland brand items again.
Costco is expanding alongside other big businesses like chicken chains and travel centers.
This growth reflects Costco’s ongoing business expansion efforts.
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Republican Party leaders and members are gathering in Texas for their first-ever midterm convention. This event brings together prominent Republicans to discuss party strategies and goals ahead of upcoming elections.
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The gathering is the Republican Party's first midterm convention.
It is taking place in Texas.
Prominent Republican figures are attending the event.
The convention focuses on planning for upcoming election campaigns.
The event aims to unify party members and strategize for success.
CBS News reported on the event with correspondent Shawna Mizelle.
The convention marks a new approach for the Republican Party during midterm years.
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Hungary has asked 10 Russian diplomats to leave the country because they were involved in activities considered unacceptable by Hungarian authorities. This decision shows a change in Hungary’s relationship with Russia since the new government took office in April and is part of growing tensions due to the war in Ukraine.
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Hungary expelled 10 Russian diplomats for "unacceptable" activities.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Anita Orbán said this protects Hungary’s security and independence.
Hungary’s new government, elected in April, is shifting away from the former pro-Russian stance.
The expulsion does not end diplomatic relations between Hungary and Russia.
Russia’s foreign ministry in Moscow said it will respond harshly to the expulsions.
Hungarian Prime Minister Péter Magyar has called for pragmatic relations with Moscow and urged an end to the war in Ukraine.
The Hungarian government has expressed concern over the safety of the Hungarian minority living in Ukraine’s Transcarpathia region.
Earlier reports indicated many Russian diplomats in Hungary were linked to Russian intelligence, but the previous government limited action against them.
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Russia started bombing Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine again after stopping attacks briefly. This pause allowed President Trump’s special peace team to visit Kyiv and meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Russia paused attacks on Kyiv to allow US peace envoys to visit.
The visit was by President Donald Trump’s top peace negotiation team.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with the US envoys in Kyiv.
After the visit, Russia resumed strikes on Kyiv and other areas.
Ukraine’s military said it shot down 175 enemy flying targets during the attacks.
Despite this, Russian ballistic missiles still hit homes in Kyiv.
The strikes affected civilian areas in the capital city.
The Ministry of Defense of Ukraine provided information about the attacks and defense.
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A singer known as D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, is on trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. The family of the victim wants Burke to receive the death penalty. Burke denies the charges, which include first-degree murder and sexual abuse.
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Celeste Rivas Hernandez, aged 14, was found dead with her body parts in the trunk of Burke’s Tesla car.
Burke, 21 years old, started his music career by posting Fortnite video montages.
Prosecutors say Burke and Celeste had a sexual relationship starting when she was 13, which is below the legal age of consent.
Prosecutors claim Burke killed Celeste in April 2025 after she visited his home, allegedly to stop her from revealing their relationship.
Burke faces charges of first-degree murder, lewd acts with a minor, and mutilation of a body. He denies these charges.
Celeste’s family publicly called for the death penalty for Burke during a statement on what would have been her 16th birthday.
Burke’s original legal team withdrew from the case in August without explanation and was replaced by a public defender.
Burke is held without bail, and no trial date has been set yet.
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A technical problem with the UK’s air traffic control system caused flight delays and cancellations at several major airports, including Heathrow and Gatwick. The issue, linked to the flight processing system, began Tuesday afternoon and is expected to take some time to fix.
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The air traffic control service Nats reported a technical fault affecting flight departures around 1:46 pm on Tuesday.
Airports impacted include Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted, London City, Manchester, Belfast City, Birmingham, and Edinburgh.
Departures from London airports were most affected, with many flights delayed or cancelled.
Planes continued to arrive at Heathrow, but some flights were held at airports abroad due to the disruption.
Nats engineers are working on site to resolve the issue as quickly as possible.
Airlines, including British Airways, communicated with passengers about the delays.
Airports advised travelers to check flight information and follow airline guidance.
The disruption was ongoing as of the afternoon and expected to continue into the evening.
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Thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in France early morning and stole four paintings. The thieves dropped two paintings while escaping, so only two are still missing. Police are searching for the suspects.
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The break-in happened at 5:48 a.m. at the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer, France.
Four paintings, valued at around 9 million euros (about $10 million), were taken.
The thieves used tools like an electric knife or metal saw to cut the paintings from their frames.
Police arrived within five minutes but the thieves had already fled.
The suspects dropped two of the stolen paintings in the museum's garden while escaping.
The thieves entered by cutting a hole in the museum's outer fence.
A manhunt is currently underway to find the two suspects.
This incident follows another major art theft at the Louvre Museum in Paris last year.
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Voters in New Hampshire are choosing candidates for Congress, governor, and the state Legislature. Senator Jeanne Shaheen is not running again, leading to many competitive races with familiar political figures trying to win nominations.
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New Hampshire voters are selecting nominees for Congress, governor, and the state Legislature.
Senator Jeanne Shaheen decided not to run for reelection.
Shaheen’s decision led to many competitive races for her Senate seat and other offices.
Two Republicans competing to replace Shaheen are former Senators John E. Sununu and Scott Brown.
The Democratic primary for the Senate seat includes Representative Chris Pappas, who is leaving his Congressional seat.
Several candidates, including Shaheen’s daughter Stefany Shaheen, are running for Pappas’ former seat.
Many candidates are running again after previous campaigns.
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Accrediting organizations that change their focus from professional skills to certain social ideas may lose their exclusive approval from the government. This could affect their control over who gets certified in various professions.
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Accrediting bodies normally approve professionals based on skills and competence.
Some are shifting focus toward specific social theories.
Government grants these bodies exclusive rights, called monopolies, to certify professionals.
Changing the focus may lead to loss of these government-granted monopolies.
Losing accreditation powers could impact professional certification systems.
This issue affects how professionals are assessed and approved for work.
It raises questions about the purpose and fairness of accreditation.
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Two House Democrats introduced a bill called the No Shock Act to stop federal immigration agents from using electric shock gloves during immigration enforcement. The bill responds to the Department of Homeland Security’s plan to buy 6,000 shock gloves for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
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The No Shock Act was introduced by Representatives Madeleine Dean and Delia Ramirez.
The bill would ban federal immigration officers and local officers working with federal immigration programs from using shock gloves.
Shock gloves deliver electric shocks through direct skin contact to control or restrain people.
DHS plans to spend about $16.7 million to buy 6,000 shock gloves for ICE personnel.
The gloves are marketed as tools to help law enforcement control situations and reduce violence.
Critics warn the gloves can cause injury or death if not used properly.
DHS officials argue banning the gloves would harm officer safety.
The legislation is now with the House Judiciary Committee and has not received support from both political parties yet.
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Patrick Clancy's lawyer said they will take legal action against people who wrongly accuse Patrick Clancy of causing his children’s deaths. This statement was made after a judge declared a mistrial in the murder trial of his ex-wife, Lindsay Clancy.
Key Facts
Patrick Clancy is involved in a legal case connected to the death of his children.
A Massachusetts judge declared a mistrial in the murder trial of Lindsay Clancy, Patrick's ex-wife.
After the mistrial, Patrick Clancy's lawyer warned against false accusations linking Patrick to the children's death.
The lawyer threatened to sue those spreading conspiracy theories about Patrick Clancy’s involvement.
The case is ongoing, with legal proceedings continuing after the mistrial.
The information was reported by CBS News.
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Singer John Legend announced a new album called "Muse," which will be released in late October. He talked about the album’s special sound and working together with producer Pharrell.
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John Legend has a new album titled "Muse."
The album will come out in late October.
John Legend described the album as "transporting" and "cinematic," meaning it creates a strong mood or story.
He worked with Pharrell, a well-known music producer, on this album.
Legend shared these details in an interview with Nate Burleson on CBS News.
The discussion is available on the CBS News App and website.
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Senator John Fetterman, a Democrat from Pennsylvania, responded to a Wall Street Journal article that accused him of avoiding his voters and trying to please conservative media. Fetterman called the article full of lies, half-truths, and smears in a statement to CNN.
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The Wall Street Journal published a report about Senator John Fetterman.
The report claimed Fetterman was avoiding his constituents (the people he represents).
It also said Fetterman was trying to get on the good side of conservative news outlets.
Fetterman denied these claims, calling them lies and smears.
He described the article as containing half-truths and anonymous sources.
Fetterman issued his denial through a statement sent to CNN.
The story highlights tensions between Fetterman and some media outlets.
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President Donald Trump posted a social media map showing the U.S. stretching across North America, including Greenland and Iceland. This caused concern in Denmark and Iceland, where officials criticized the idea and took diplomatic actions.
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President Trump shared a map with U.S. colors covering all of North America, Greenland, and Iceland on Truth Social.
The post came without explanation but echoes his past ideas about adding Canada as a U.S. state and acquiring Greenland.
Denmark’s Foreign Minister called the map “inappropriate” and said it shows Trump’s broad territorial ideas.
Iceland’s Foreign and Defense Secretary summoned the U.S. Ambassador over the issue.
Trump mistakenly mentioned Iceland multiple times when talking about Greenland, causing confusion.
Iceland’s government moved up a referendum on joining the European Union partly due to these tensions.
Thousands of Icelanders petitioned against the U.S. Ambassador after his joke about Iceland becoming a U.S. state.
Trump has also talked about turning Canada into a state and renamed Lake Ontario “Lake America” online.
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Pope Leo XIV will visit France for four days starting September 25, marking the first official papal state visit in 18 years. The visit includes large public events in Paris, a stop at the important Catholic pilgrimage site Lourdes, and a trip to Metz to speak about European unity.
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The Pope's visit is expected to attract more than 1 million people.
Events include a popemobile ride and an open-air Mass in Paris with up to 150,000 people attending the route and 500,000 expected for the Mass.
Pope Leo XIV will meet President Emmanuel Macron and deliver a speech at UNESCO headquarters.
He will meet survivors of sexual abuse in Lourdes and participate in the rosary and torchlight procession.
The visit to Metz will highlight Europe’s roots, peace, and unity with a speech at a center honoring Robert Schuman, a key figure in European integration.
The bishop's conference emphasized the Church's effort to support abuse survivors.
The visit includes prayers, youth vigils, and meetings with migrants and new Catholics.
The Pope will travel through central Paris and Metz in a popemobile, greeting crowds along the way.
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The European Union’s highest court ruled that a far-right Belgian party cannot use IKEA’s trademarks to promote an anti-immigration campaign because it could harm IKEA’s reputation. The court said freedom of expression does not protect using trademarks in this way unless it is done in good faith or for the public interest.
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The Belgian party Vlaams Belang used IKEA-style logos and imagery in an anti-immigration campaign called the “IKEA Plan.”
IKEA filed a legal complaint, saying the party used its trademarks without permission.
The party’s supporters argued their use was protected by freedom of expression.
The Belgian court asked the European Court of Justice (ECJ) to rule on the case.
The ECJ found that using IKEA’s trademarks this way could harm the company’s reputation.
The court said freedom of expression only applies if trademarks are used in good faith or for public interest, which was not proven here.
The Belgian court will make the final decision but is expected to follow the ECJ’s guidance.
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