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Microsoft is using an AI model named Mythos, developed by Anthropic, to find security weaknesses in its software. Mythos has discovered bugs faster than Microsoft can fix them, creating a challenge to secure their systems before hackers or hostile countries do.
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Mythos is an AI tool created by Anthropic to detect security bugs in software.
Microsoft is using Mythos to scan its SharePoint software and found over 230 serious bugs in just one month.
Microsoft engineers are working urgently to fix the most critical bugs before June 1, when other groups might also get access to similar AI tools.
Mythos finds bugs at a faster rate than Microsoft can patch them.
The Five Eyes intelligence alliance warned that the chance to fix bugs before adversaries exploit AI tools will close soon.
Microsoft focuses first on fixing bugs classified as critical or important, leaving some lower-severity bugs for later.
Lower-severity bugs could still be combined in ways that allow hackers to launch significant attacks.
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The United States and Saudi Arabia worked together to attack groups in Iraq that are supported by Iran. This ended a few days of quiet in the conflict involving Iran. The U.S. also prevented an unexpected attack on its base in Jordan.
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The U.S. and Saudi Arabia carried out strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq.
These attacks ended four days of calm in the ongoing conflict.
The targeted groups receive support from Iran.
The U.S. stopped a surprise attack aimed at its base in Jordan.
The incident marks a new phase in the tensions involving Iran and its regional proxies.
Saudi Arabia joined the U.S. in military action for the first time in this conflict.
The information was reported by CBS News journalist Charlie D’Agata.
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Heavy rain caused serious flooding in parts of the Northeast, including New Jersey and eastern Pennsylvania. Emergency teams helped rescue people trapped on flooded streets and highways.
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New Jersey received up to 5 inches of rain on Tuesday.
The rain led to major flooding in some areas.
Emergency responders rescued people from flooded streets.
Eastern Pennsylvania also experienced flooded roads and highways.
The flooding disrupted travel and caused safety concerns.
The heavy rain was part of a larger weather event affecting the Northeast.
Local authorities urged people to stay safe and avoid flooded areas.
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Two sisters in their thirties from New Hampshire both suffered unexpected cardiac arrests despite having no prior medical problems. Each received emergency CPR, medical treatment, and now have implanted devices to prevent future heart issues while seeking answers about the cause.
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Kayla Messana (35) had a cardiac arrest in 2022 at age 31 during a normal evening at home.
Her husband performed CPR until paramedics arrived; she went into cardiac arrest 10 times in 24 hours.
Kayla was diagnosed with heart failure and received a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (S-ICD).
Her sister Kendra Cunningham (38) suffered a cardiac arrest in 2026 while feeding her newborn twins.
Kendra also received CPR, emergency care, was placed in a medically induced coma, and fitted with an S-ICD.
Both sisters had no medical history or genetic test results explaining their cardiac arrests.
Sudden cardiac arrest affects about 1,000 people daily in the U.S. and has a high fatality rate.
The sisters want to participate in research to find out why they experienced these events and are concerned about their children’s health.
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The Federal Reserve is deciding whether to raise interest rates because inflation remains high and oil prices are changing quickly. These economic factors affect the cost of borrowing money and overall prices in the economy.
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The Federal Reserve is considering increasing interest rates.
Inflation pressure in the economy is persistent.
Oil prices are volatile, meaning they change quickly and unpredictably.
Higher interest rates typically make borrowing money more expensive.
The decision aims to control inflation and stabilize the economy.
The Federal Reserve’s choices impact financial markets and everyday costs.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham of England has proposed big changes to the social care system. He announced a plan with three main goals to improve care and asked other political parties to work together on this. A review of social care led by Baroness Casey will help guide the changes.
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Andy Burnham is the Prime Minister of England.
He wants to reform the current social care system, which helps adults who need support.
Burnham introduced a three-point plan to improve social care services.
A review of social care is underway, led by Baroness Casey.
Burnham invited the Conservative and Liberal Democrat parties to join in the reform efforts.
Social care in England has been reviewed 22 times before but has not seen lasting changes.
The plan includes discussing how to fund the reforms needed to fix social care.
The news was discussed on a BBC podcast called Newscast, featuring experts and reporters.
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A woman from Michigan was in a car crash in Montana but was unharmed. However, a CT scan at the hospital revealed a rare tumor on her pancreas, which was then surgically removed before it could become cancerous.
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Tracy Broomfield, 50, was in a car crash when she was 34 during a road trip in Montana.
The car hydroplaned and crashed into a mountain, but both she and her partner seemed fine.
She went to the hospital because of chest pain and had a CT scan.
The scan showed no crash injuries but discovered a rare solid pseudopapillary tumor on her pancreas.
These tumors are rare and usually have no symptoms; about 15% can turn cancerous.
Doctors removed half of her pancreas, which led to her developing diabetes.
She recovered from surgery in under three months despite the difficult time, including her father’s death.
Broomfield shared her story online, saying she feels lucky the crash led to finding the tumor early.
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The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates the same for now. However, some experts think inflation might require the Fed to raise interest rates soon.
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The Federal Reserve controls interest rates to help manage the economy.
Currently, most believe the Fed will not change interest rates.
Inflation means prices for goods and services are going up.
Some analysts worry inflation is high enough to need higher rates.
Higher interest rates can slow down inflation by making borrowing more expensive.
CBS News reported on this topic with correspondent Kelly O'Grady.
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A firefighter in Gironde, France, used smart glasses to record the efforts of his team as they fought a wildfire near the village of Le Las on July 27, 2026. The video shows the challenging conditions firefighters face while battling the blaze.
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The wildfire occurred in Gironde, a department in southwest France.
The firefighter used smart glasses, a wearable device with a built-in camera, to film on the ground.
The footage shows other firefighters actively working to control the fire.
The wildfire struck the village of Le Las and nearby areas.
France is experiencing strong heatwaves that make firefighting harder.
Authorities and the army are involved in managing and fighting the fires.
The event highlights growing concerns about climate change and increased wildfires in the region.
Efforts are also underway to protect forest wildlife affected by the fires.
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Senator Rand Paul removed Dr. Anthony Fauci’s lawyer from a Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic. Dr. Fauci, a leading expert on infectious diseases, testified before the Senate Homeland Security Committee. He worked during both President Trump’s and President Biden’s time in office.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci is a top expert on infectious diseases.
He served under President Trump and President Biden.
Fauci was testifying in a Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic.
Senator Rand Paul removed Fauci’s lawyer from the hearing.
The hearing was held by the Senate Homeland Security Committee.
The incident was reported by CBS News.
The hearing focused on reviewing the government’s response to COVID-19.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky met with President Donald Trump in Washington, where Trump agreed to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot air defense missiles. This decision came as the war with Russia enters a new phase, with Ukraine also receiving new U.S. sanctions targeting countries that buy Russian oil.
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President Zelensky visited Washington and met President Trump in the Oval Office.
Trump agreed to move forward with production licenses for Patriot air defense missiles for Ukraine.
Ukraine’s existing Patriot missile supplies had nearly run out, limiting their defense against Russian attacks.
New U.S. sanctions are being advanced against countries buying Russian oil to pressure Moscow.
Ukraine requested 300 Patriot interceptors urgently, aiming to have them by winter.
Ukrainian and U.S. defense officials are exploring ways to convert Ukrainian ballistic missiles for air defense.
A potential visit to Kyiv by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner might happen soon to try to help end the war.
This visit marked an improvement in relations between Zelensky and Trump compared to their previous meeting.
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Democratic candidates for governor in Wisconsin participated in a debate on Tuesday before the primary election next week. The debate allowed voters to hear their views and plans for the state.
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The debate featured Democratic contenders for Wisconsin’s governor position.
It took place on a Tuesday ahead of the primary election scheduled for the following week.
Candidates discussed their policies and goals for Wisconsin.
The event was covered by CBS News.
Voters can learn about the candidates before casting their primary votes.
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Iran fired many missiles at U.S. forces in the Middle East. In response, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia attacked militias in Iraq supported by Iran, killing at least 20 fighters and six Iranian advisers.
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Iran launched missile attacks targeting American forces early Wednesday.
The U.S. and Saudi Arabia struck Tehran-backed militias in Iraq.
At least 20 militia fighters and six Iranian advisers were killed.
The identities of some casualties were not fully confirmed.
The militia officials providing information spoke anonymously.
These clashes increased the chance of wider conflict in the region.
The recent fighting follows a period of relative calm lasting several days.
The conflict has already affected the global economy and concerns U.S. military supplies.
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The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) reported that it stopped a surprise missile attack planned by Iran. The event involved strikes in the Middle East related to this threat.
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CENTCOM is the U.S. military command responsible for the Middle East region.
Iran planned a missile attack against U.S. interests.
The U.S. took actions to prevent the attack from happening.
The situation involved overnight military strikes in the Middle East.
CBS News national security analyst Aaron MacLean discussed the event.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions between the U.S. and Iran.
The specifics of the missile threat and the strikes have not been fully detailed.
U.S. efforts focused on protecting its personnel and allies in the region.
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President Donald Trump has promised to respond strongly after Iran launched missile attacks on U.S. military sites in the Middle East. The latest attacks followed a recent pause in fighting and came shortly after Trump's meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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President Trump said the U.S. will "hit Iran hard" after recent missile attacks on American forces.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) attacked a U.S. airbase and command center in Jordan.
All missiles fired by Iran were intercepted, and U.S. forces are on high alert.
The conflict between the U.S. and Iran has lasted five months, with at least 18 American soldiers killed.
A ceasefire reached last month between Washington and Tehran ended in early July.
The U.S. and Israel have different views on how to continue the conflict; Israel wants to remove Iran’s government, while the U.S. seeks strategic pauses.
President Trump has previously threatened to attack Iranian nuclear and civilian sites, which experts say could be war crimes.
Public support in the U.S. for the war is low, including among President Trump's political supporters.
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A divorced mother, Maddie Muhs, shared text messages from her ex-husband that show a supportive and positive co-parenting relationship. She wants to highlight that even after divorce, parents can maintain a healthy connection for the benefit of their children.
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Maddie Muhs posted screenshots of her ex-husband’s caring texts on Instagram.
The messages include offers to help with trash day, car appointments, and concern for her safety when traveling.
Muhs said their relationship was not always easy but improved when they focused on their children.
Both parents realized that being happy and healthy benefits their kids.
Muhs calls her relationship with the children's father one of the most important despite being divorced.
The post went viral with over 70,000 likes and shares.
Many people praised their healthy co-parenting relationship online.
Some commenters said their relationship was better than some marriages.
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Senator John Cornyn from Texas canceled his meeting with attorney general nominee Todd Blanche and said he is not ready to vote in favor of moving Blanche’s nomination out of the Judiciary Committee. Cornyn has been seeking a solution regarding a disputed Department of Justice fund related to preventing political misuse.
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Senator John Cornyn represents Texas and is a Republican.
Cornyn had a meeting scheduled with nominee Todd Blanche that was canceled.
Cornyn said he is not ready to vote yes on advancing Blanche’s nomination in the Judiciary Committee.
The Judiciary Committee vote is scheduled for Thursday.
Cornyn is concerned about a Department of Justice fund aimed at stopping political weaponization.
Cornyn wants a resolution on this issue before supporting Blanche’s nomination.
Todd Blanche is nominated for attorney general.
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A study found that a common blood test marker called P-tau 217 is not very good at predicting Alzheimer’s before symptoms start. Another blood marker that detects amyloid beta protein misfolding can identify the risk much earlier, helping doctors find patients who might develop Alzheimer's years before symptoms show.
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P-tau 217 is a blood biomarker used to identify Alzheimer's but only moderately predicts the disease before symptoms appear.
Amyloid beta protein misfolding is a biomarker that can detect early signs of Alzheimer's better than P-tau 217 in people without symptoms.
Combining amyloid misfolding with genetic, demographic, and other blood markers raises prediction accuracy considerably.
The study used blood samples from the ESTHER study, a long-term health investigation of older adults.
Alzheimer's starts with amyloid beta misfolding, which leads to plaque buildup and later to P-tau 217 changes.
New anti-amyloid treatments slow Alzheimer’s progression but work best in early symptomatic stages and have serious side effects.
Identifying patients early is important for effective treatment and avoiding side effects.
Alzheimer’s disease develops due to multiple factors like genetics, blood vessel health, inflammation, and metabolism, making prediction complex.
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Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) has charged Pavel Durov, the creator of Russia’s biggest social network VKontakte and the popular messaging app Telegram, with aiding terrorist activity. The FSB claims Durov refused to remove content linked to Ukraine’s intelligence and extremist groups, but experts say the real issue is Telegram’s resistance to Kremlin censorship and control.
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Pavel Durov founded VKontakte and Telegram, which has about a billion users worldwide.
Durov is now based in Dubai and has been placed on an international wanted list by Russia.
The FSB accuses him of helping terrorist activity by not removing certain Telegram channels and bots.
Telegram is widely used in Russia by politicians, journalists, and millions of people for communication.
Russian state groups also use Telegram for military and intelligence activities, including disinformation.
The Kremlin sees Telegram as a threat because it promotes privacy and free speech, limiting government control.
Durov was also arrested in France in 2024 over content moderation issues but was allowed to leave during investigations.
Experts say Telegram acts like a substitute for civil society and public criticism in Russia, where open protest is restricted.
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Glenn Gibbins, a Reform UK councillor from Sunderland, has been charged with sending a grossly offensive social media message that allegedly included a racist comment about Nigerians. He will appear in court on August 21 after an investigation and charge approved by prosecutors.
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Glenn Gibbins is a councillor for Sunderland city council and a member of Reform UK.
He is charged under the Communications Act 2003 for posting an offensive message related to the Nigerian community.
The post was made in 2024 and reported to the police in May, the same month he was elected.
Northumbria police investigated and the Crown Prosecution Service authorized the charge.
Gibbins will appear before South Tyneside magistrates court on August 21.
Reform UK, led by Nigel Farage, gained control of 14 councils in England in May, including Sunderland.
Labour Party chair Bridget Phillipson criticized the decision to reinstate Gibbins after disciplinary action.
Police have asked the public not to speculate online or in the community about the case.
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