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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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A new update to AMD’s Linux drivers aims to improve gaming performance on the Steam Deck by reducing slow frame rates during gameplay in a power-saving mode called Energy Performance Preference (EPP). The update helps the processor temporarily switch to a higher performance level when needed, which smooths out slow moments without using too much extra energy.
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The Steam Deck will turn five years old next February.
AMD’s Linux drivers control how the processor manages power and speed during games.
In EPP mode, the processor saves energy by lowering its speed but this can cause slow frames in games.
The new driver patch detects when a busy processing core needs more power and temporarily boosts its speed.
This patch improves the slowest frame rates in games, reducing jerky visuals without affecting average speed.
Tests on the game Civilization VI showed a 31.8% improvement in low-end frame rates and a 4.1% faster frame generation time for most frames.
The patch has been shared with the Linux community but is not yet fully integrated into the AMD Linux kernel.
This update shows ongoing improvements are coming to older gaming devices like the Steam Deck through software.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune said there are not enough Republican senators currently willing to support moving forward with a budget plan. This comes after President Trump called on the Senate to approve a budget that would fund the war in Iran and possibly increase the national debt limit.
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Senator John Thune is the Senate Majority Leader and a Republican from South Dakota.
Thune stated that he does not see 50 Republican votes to advance a budget resolution.
President Trump renewed his demand for the Senate to approve a budget framework.
The budget would include funding for the war in Iran.
It could also involve raising the national debt limit, which is the maximum amount the government can borrow.
The Senate needs at least 50 votes from Republicans to move the budget resolution forward.
Discussions about the budget and debt limit are ongoing in the Senate.
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The US and Saudi Arabia conducted air strikes on Iran-backed militias in Iraq, killing at least 20 fighters and heightening tensions in the region. Iran responded by launching missiles at US bases in Jordan, marking a large escalation in conflict after a recent pause, as Iraq condemned the attacks as violations of its sovereignty.
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The US and Saudi strikes targeted Iran-backed Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) sites in Iraq.
At least 20 fighters were killed in these strikes.
Iran launched missile attacks on US military sites in Jordan in retaliation.
President Donald Trump said the US would respond strongly to Iran and claimed coordination with the Iraqi government, despite Baghdad’s opposition.
The Iraqi presidency called the air raids a clear violation of Iraq’s sovereignty and targeting of official institutions.
Iraq’s Prime Minister cancelled a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince following the strikes.
The PMF is a group of mostly Shia militias formed in 2014 to fight ISIS and backed by Iran.
Saudi Arabia’s open involvement in strikes against Iranian allies marks a new phase in the regional conflict, which has been growing more chaotic.
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A mother in Gilbert shared the story of her 9-year-old daughter Nova being stung by a scorpion while cleaning a backpack. Nova quickly developed serious symptoms and needed emergency hospital treatment before fully recovering.
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Nova was stung by a scorpion hidden in a backpack in her bedroom.
At first, her mother thought it was a bee sting or allergic reaction and gave Benadryl.
Nova’s pain spread from her finger to her elbow, and she had trouble swallowing and excessive drooling.
The family rushed her to urgent care, then the emergency room when symptoms worsened.
Nova’s oxygen levels dropped, and her lips turned blue, showing breathing distress.
Doctors treated her with antivenom, oxygen, and breathing help.
Nova spent about six hours in the emergency room and later recovered fully.
The mother advises parents to watch for unusual symptoms and get medical help quickly.
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Videos show that federal immigration officers used racial slurs against Latinos during traffic stops. The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California shared these videos and other evidence in court to stop the Trump administration from carrying out immigration checks without specific reasons.
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The American Civil Liberties Union of Southern California (ACLU SoCal) obtained videos of federal officers using racist language.
The videos show officers calling Latinos racial slurs during traffic stops.
The ACLU SoCal included these videos in a legal filing.
The legal action aims to prevent the Trump administration from doing immigration checks without suspicion.
Text messages and other transcripts were also part of the court documents.
The case challenges how immigration enforcement is being conducted.
The stops targeted Latino individuals.
The ACLU is working to protect civil rights in this situation.
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Critics say if the government owns part of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry, it could create conflicts because regulators might benefit as shareholders. They worry this would affect how fairly AI companies are treated.
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Some people want the government to have ownership in AI companies.
Critics say this could harm market fairness.
Regulators who own shares might have conflicts of interest.
Ownership stakes could influence decisions about AI rules.
The debate is about keeping AI regulation neutral and unbiased.
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