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A 911 call from Lindsay Clancy’s ex-husband was played in court during the second day of her trial. Lindsay Clancy faces charges of first-degree murder for the deaths of her three children in 2023 and could face life in prison.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for killing her three children.
She is charged with three counts of first-degree murder.
The trial reached its second day when a 911 call from her ex-husband was played in court.
The murders happened in 2023.
If convicted, Clancy could be sentenced to life in prison.
The case is receiving significant media attention.
CBS News correspondents are covering the trial.
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Salman Rushdie talked about the 2022 stabbing attack he survived during an interview in 2024. A man was found guilty of federal terrorism charges related to the stabbing.
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Salman Rushdie was stabbed in 2022.
The attack led to federal terrorism charges against the attacker.
In 2024, Rushdie shared his experience in an interview with Anderson Cooper.
The attacker was convicted by a jury on federal terrorism charges.
The case attracted national and international attention.
Rushdie is a well-known author targeted because of his work.
The interview was broadcast by CBS News.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard fired missiles at U.S. forces in Jordan, ending a temporary pause in fighting. In response, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia launched strikes on militias supported by Iran in Iraq.
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps fired ballistic missiles at U.S. forces stationed in Jordan.
The attack happened on a Tuesday evening.
This attack ended a temporary break in fighting between Iran-backed groups and U.S. forces.
Hours after the missile attack, the U.S. and Saudi Arabia struck militias backed by Iran in Iraq.
These militias are linked to Tehran, the capital of Iran.
The escalation highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and the U.S. with regional allies involved.
The strike in Jordan and the U.S.-Saudi response show a cycle of retaliatory attacks in the region.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci repeatedly used the Fifth Amendment during a Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic. He did this in response to repeated questions from Senator Rand Paul, who criticized Fauci. Senator Paul, Dr. Deborah Birx, and Dr. Céline Gounder discussed the hearing on CBS News.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci invoked the Fifth Amendment over 100 times during a Senate hearing on COVID-19.
The Fifth Amendment protects people from self-incrimination.
Senator Rand Paul led the questioning and criticized Fauci’s role during the pandemic.
Dr. Deborah Birx is a former White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator.
Dr. Céline Gounder is a medical correspondent for CBS News.
The discussion took place on CBS News’ program called "The Takeout".
The hearing focused on actions and decisions made during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Senator Rand Paul made claims about COVID-19 testing on animals near Wuhan during a recent Capitol Hill hearing with Dr. Anthony Fauci. CBS News correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder discussed these claims and provided fact-checking information.
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Senator Rand Paul raised questions about COVID-19 testing on animals around Wuhan, China.
The discussion happened during a Capitol Hill hearing involving Dr. Anthony Fauci.
Dr. Céline Gounder, a medical correspondent, provided analysis and fact-checking on the claims.
CBS News reported on this to clarify the accuracy of the statements made.
The hearing was part of ongoing debates about the origins and handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The topic centers on whether the virus came from natural animal sources or other explanations.
The fact-check aimed to separate confirmed information from speculation in the hearing.
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A Chinese company called Geek+ makes robots that help warehouses pick and move goods faster. Many big UK retailers like Tesco and Asda use these robots to speed up their operations and save space. The UK, which has many online shoppers and large warehouses, is starting to use more robotics to improve productivity and handle labor shortages.
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Geek+ builds autonomous robots that carry shelves and pallets inside warehouses.
Over 2,000 Geek+ robots work across 10 sites in the UK.
UK retailers using Geek+ include Tesco, Asda, and Next.
These robots help warehouses pick orders faster, store more items in tight spaces, and reduce mistakes.
Geek+ robots use QR codes on the floor to navigate, unlike traditional fixed conveyor systems.
The UK has lagged behind other countries in adopting robotics despite its strong manufacturing history.
Robotics adoption is seen as key to improving UK business productivity and addressing worker shortages.
The Trades Union Congress wants robots to improve jobs and productivity rather than just cutting labor.
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A digital signature algorithm called HAWK, designed to resist future quantum computer attacks, has been withdrawn from a U.S. standardization process after a security model named Mythos found a serious flaw. HAWK had passed prior rounds of security tests but was broken in the latest round, showing that its key strength was weaker than expected.
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HAWK is a digital signature algorithm meant to protect against attacks from future quantum computers.
It was a candidate in NIST’s process to become an official post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standard.
Mythos, a security model developed by Anthropic, discovered a new method that cut HAWK’s key strength in half.
The flaw found by Mythos means HAWK requires doubling its key size to remain secure, making it less practical.
After these findings, HAWK’s developer decided to withdraw it from consideration.
The attacks discovered do not break current cryptosystems but improve methods to challenge them in testing environments.
The weakened cryptosystems tested were intentionally simplified versions used for evaluation purposes.
Mythos also found weaknesses in another commonly used cipher, AES, but the impact on current use is minimal.
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The U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has banned imports of new foreign-made humanoid and four-legged robots, mainly targeting China, because of national security concerns. China, which holds about 85% of the global market for these robots, criticized the move as protectionism. This action may affect U.S.-China relations before a planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
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The FCC announced a ban on imports of new foreign-made humanoid robots and power inverters.
The ban also covers quadruped robots, known as four-legged robot dogs.
The U.S. government cited cybersecurity and national security risks as reasons for the ban.
China produces about 85% of the world's humanoid robots.
China rapidly called the U.S. measure protectionist.
The ban aims to reduce risks from offshore production and protect U.S. supply chains.
The decision may impact diplomatic talks scheduled between President Trump and Xi Jinping in September.
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A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration cannot apply its travel ban to Afghan asylum seekers and their families. The court ordered the government to allow certain family members to enter the U.S. and review other applications without using the travel ban restrictions.
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Judge Anthony J. Trenga blocked the State Department policy that denied entry to family members of asylum seekers due to President Trump’s travel ban.
The court ordered travel documents to be issued to five family members within 15 days.
Two additional applications must be reconsidered without using the travel ban rules.
The ruling affects travel bans that cover Afghanistan and other countries seen as security risks by the Trump administration.
The judge will keep overseeing the case until the family members arrive in the United States.
The decision is seen as a major legal challenge to President Trump’s expanded travel restrictions made in 2025.
The International Refugee Assistance Project supports the ruling, citing the need to protect people who helped the U.S. in Afghanistan.
The case highlights ongoing issues related to asylum seekers and family reunification under current immigration policies.
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Howard University initially unenrolled over 500 new students for the fall semester due to unpaid tuition balances or missing immunization records. Since then, more than 200 of these students have been readmitted after the school reviewed their financial aid and other documents.
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Howard University unenrolled over 500 first-year students before the fall semester.
Reasons for unenrollment included unpaid tuition after financial aid and unreported immunizations.
The university had informed students about payment deadlines as early as March.
Interim President Wayne A. I. Frederick said the university followed its policies.
Many students and parents struggled to contact the university for help.
The school responded to emails and began meetings with families last week, leading to some readmissions.
About 2,200 new students remained enrolled after 502 were initially unenrolled.
One student, Keana Johnson, was reinstated after her shelter staff helped her speak with university officials in person.
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Texas community colleges are facing budget cuts because the state cannot pay them all the money they earned through a funding formula tied to student success. College leaders warn this shortfall will affect faculty salaries, advising services, and the investments needed to help students.
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Texas community colleges earned more money than state projections predicted based on student outcomes.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board reduced payments to colleges to stay within the state’s budget.
Nearly a dozen colleges face more than a 15% drop in state funding.
Colleges have limited options to cover the shortfall, as tuition and fees have remained flat.
Some colleges plan to spend more money than they receive this year to maintain services.
The funding formula was created by House Bill 8 to reward colleges for outcomes like degree completion and university transfers.
Lawmakers and state officials acknowledge the funding forecasts were off and expect better accuracy as more data is collected.
Colleges are cautious about using this funding for permanent staff because payment levels may change suddenly.
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California delayed releasing records about Governor Gavin Newsom’s diaper program that uses taxpayer money. The state gave a $6.2 million contract to the nonprofit Baby2Baby without a formal bidding process, even though other bidders offered different options that could have reduced waste.
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California took 66 days to release 356 pages of records about the diaper program.
The state awarded Baby2Baby a $6.2 million contract without a competitive bid, using a budget exemption.
Baby2Baby’s plan gives families 400 diapers in only newborn and size 1, with no returns or exchanges if sizes don’t fit.
Another finalist, SupplyBank.org, offered more diapers, more sizes, and a direct-to-consumer delivery option.
The state’s own records show mixed information about how many organizations responded to the request for information.
Amazon proposed a voucher system for families to choose sizes and make returns but was not included in final comparisons.
The contract includes language requiring mutual approval of communications and that oversight committee meetings are not public.
The diaper manufacturer, kept confidential during selection, is located in Mexico.
Lawmakers renewed the diaper program and its exemption from usual contract rules for a second year despite transparency concerns.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russia is likely to carry out a large missile attack overnight. He urged people across Ukraine to stay alert and safe and asked allies for more Patriot interceptor missiles to defend against these attacks.
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President Zelensky warned about a possible major Russian missile strike overnight.
He asked Ukrainians to pay attention to air raid alerts and stay safe.
Zelensky requested that Ukraine’s allies provide more Patriot interceptor missiles.
Patriot missiles are important because they can shoot down Russian ballistic missiles.
Ukraine does not have enough PAC-3 interceptor missiles to protect against attacks.
President Zelensky recently spoke with President Donald Trump about Ukraine possibly producing its own Patriot missiles.
The shortage of interceptor missiles worsened after a war involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran began in February 2026.
Russia has recently increased its ballistic missile attacks on Ukraine.
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Older Americans aged 60 and above lost nearly $8 billion to scammers in 2025. Scammers target retirees because they often have significant savings built up over their lifetime.
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People over 60 lost close to $8 billion to scams in 2025.
Scammers focus on older adults because they usually have more money saved.
The loss highlights the financial risks retirees face from fraud.
Authorities are aware of the increasing scam activities targeting seniors.
Efforts to protect older Americans from scams are important to prevent such large losses.
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New York City has started a new tax on expensive second homes, called a pied-à-terre tax, that began on July 1. The tax applies to high-value properties that are not the owner's main home, with bills due starting in 2027. Property owners who think they qualify for an exemption can apply by late August.
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The pied-à-terre tax targets luxury homes in New York City valued over $5 million for houses and over $1 million for condos and co-ops that are not the owner’s main residence.
The tax rates vary, from 0.8% to 1.3% for houses and from 4% to 6.5% for condos and co-ops, depending on property value.
Notices were sent to potential taxpayers recently, with deadlines in August to apply for exemptions.
The city estimates the tax will raise about $500 million each year from around 13,000 properties to help fund housing programs.
Some officials predict lower revenue, between $340 million and $380 million annually.
The tax has caused debate, with supporters wanting wealthy second-home owners to help the city, and critics worried it might reduce investment or cause wealthy people to leave.
The city published a list of properties that might owe the tax, leading to privacy and accuracy concerns.
Being on the list does not guarantee a tax bill, as owners can prove their home is their main residence to avoid the surcharge.
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Dr. Deborah Birx, who helped lead the U.S. response to COVID-19, spoke about her experiences working with Dr. Anthony Fauci during the pandemic. She shared her views on Fauci’s diaries, his decisions during the pandemic, and the ongoing discussion about where COVID-19 began.
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Dr. Deborah Birx was the White House Coronavirus Response Coordinator.
She worked closely with Dr. Anthony Fauci during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Birx appeared on the CBS News show "The Takeout" to discuss her experiences.
She commented on the contents of Fauci’s diaries.
Birx talked about Fauci’s actions during the pandemic.
The discussion included debates about the origins of COVID-19.
Birx expressed a need for better ways to handle disagreements about the pandemic response.
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Hadi Matar was found guilty of federal terrorism charges for stabbing author Salman Rushdie in 2022. Matar, motivated by a religious death order against Rushdie, faces a potential life sentence on top of a 25-year state prison term.
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Hadi Matar was convicted of federal terrorism charges related to the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie.
Rushdie was attacked during a public event and suffered serious injuries, including loss of sight in his right eye.
Matar is already serving a 25-year state sentence for attempted murder connected to the same attack.
The stabbing was linked to a fatwa (religious death order) issued by Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini in 1989 against Rushdie.
Rushdie’s book "The Satanic Verses" sparked protests and violence because some Muslims found it offensive to Islam.
Matar communicated online about his intentions and support for the fatwa before the attack.
Matar has U.S. and Lebanese citizenship; Hezbollah, a group designated as terrorist by the U.S., is based in Lebanon.
Prosecutors said Matar wanted to kill Rushdie to honor the fatwa and show his allegiance to Hezbollah.
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Fifa plans to create a new company to manage part of the World Cup. It will sell 20% of this company to private investors, with the shares worth more than $4 billion. One possible buyer is Thrive Eternal, an investment firm linked to Jared Kushner’s brother.
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Fifa will form a new subsidiary to run part of the World Cup.
They will sell a 20% ownership stake in this subsidiary.
The stake is valued at over $4 billion.
Talks are ongoing with potential buyers for these shares.
Thrive Eternal, an investment firm connected to Jared Kushner’s brother, is a likely buyer.
The move marks one of the first times Fifa is seeking private investment in the World Cup.
This plan aims to raise money by selling shares in the World Cup management.
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Senator Rand Paul said there is a real possibility that Dr. Anthony Fauci could face legal prosecution after a Senate hearing. During the hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic, Dr. Fauci repeatedly used his right to remain silent by invoking the Fifth Amendment, which upset Republican lawmakers.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci testified in a Senate hearing about the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fauci repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment, which means he chose not to answer some questions to avoid self-incrimination.
Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky led the hearing.
Senator Paul said there is a "very real chance" Fauci could be prosecuted.
Republican lawmakers were angered by Fauci’s refusal to answer certain questions.
The hearing was described as contentious or intense.
The discussion focused on events related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Oil prices rose on Wednesday due to increasing tensions between the United States and Iran. Brent crude oil traded around $91 per barrel, up from about $83 earlier in the week, but still below recent highs near $101.
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Oil prices increased on Wednesday amid rising U.S.-Iran tensions.
Brent crude, a key global oil benchmark, was about $91 per barrel late Wednesday.
Prices earlier this week dropped to around $83 per barrel.
Recent oil prices reached highs near $101 per barrel before a ceasefire.
The price changes reflect concerns about supply risks linked to the political situation.
The U.S. and Iran have a history of conflict affecting global oil markets.
Oil prices can be influenced by international political events.
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