President Donald Trump signed a nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia that depends on Saudi Arabia starting official diplomatic relations with Israel. Saudi Arabia has so far refused to establish these diplomatic ties.
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The U.S. and Saudi Arabia signed a nuclear agreement.
President Trump said the agreement requires Saudi Arabia to have diplomatic relations with Israel.
Saudi Arabia has not agreed to establish diplomatic relations with Israel.
The deal was discussed on CBS News by foreign affairs experts.
The agreement is related to nuclear cooperation, which means sharing nuclear technology and resources.
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The UK government said it is prepared to protect itself after Iran warned that bases used by the US could be attacked. Iran’s military accused the UK of supporting US operations and threatened its bases, while President Donald Trump considered a large strike against Iran amid ongoing tensions.
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The UK allows the US to launch defensive operations from British bases but does not support offensive attacks.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said any base used against Iran is a legitimate target.
The IRGC claimed US bombing missions came from RAF Fairford in England.
The UK government stated its armed forces are ready to defend the country using advanced air and missile defenses.
Iran has fired missiles at UK bases, including Diego Garcia and Akrotiri, with some attacks being intercepted or partially failing.
Iran has targeted US bases in the Gulf, killing some US service members.
President Donald Trump said Iran would “pay a big price” and is considering a large military strike.
Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi oil tankers amid rising tensions and high oil prices.
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The FDA held a meeting to discuss allowing wider use of seven popular peptides that are currently banned. These peptides have gained attention and support from wellness influencers and some public figures, including Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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The FDA advisory committee is meeting for two days to review the ban on seven peptides.
Peptides are substances some people use for health and wellness purposes.
There is growing popularity of these peptides, especially promoted by wellness influencers online.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. supports expanding access to these peptides.
Dr. Dhruv Khullar wrote an article explaining why people are injecting themselves with peptides.
The committee will consider scientific and safety information before making recommendations.
The FDA has not yet decided whether to lift the ban or change access rules.
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President Donald Trump told Axios on Thursday that he is thinking about launching a large military attack on Iran, describing it as possibly "bigger than ever before." This suggests a potential major increase in conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
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President Trump said he is considering a "massive attack" on Iran.
He described the potential attack as larger than anything before.
The statement was made during an interview with Axios.
This could signal an escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions.
The news report was shared by CBS News with input from their White House correspondent Nancy Cordes.
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Tesla’s stock dropped about 13.5% after the company reported weaker profits than expected in its second-quarter earnings. The company’s large spending on new projects like driverless Robotaxis and humanoid robots concerned investors, leading to the biggest single-day stock loss Tesla has seen in years.
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Tesla’s stock fell roughly 13.5% on one day, one of its largest drops ever.
The company’s market value has declined about 27% this year due to high spending and lower profits.
Tesla earned 31 cents per share in Q2, below the 51 cents per share analysts expected.
Tesla’s revenue was higher than expected, but investors focused on profit and spending concerns.
Elon Musk’s new projects, Robotaxi driverless cars and Optimus robots, have been delayed and face challenges.
Tesla spent $5.8 billion in Q2, causing negative free cash flow of $1.1 billion for the first time in over two years.
The company’s stock decline made it the worst performer among the “Magnificent Seven” tech giants.
Overall tech stocks fell, with the Nasdaq down more than 2% and major companies like Alphabet also losing value.
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The Supreme Court allowed the Trump administration to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Syrian and Haitian migrants. This decision creates uncertainty for many migrants and raises concerns about staff shortages in elder care.
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The Supreme Court approved ending TPS for Syrian and Haitian nationals.
TPS is a special protection that allows some migrants to stay and work in the U.S. temporarily.
Many elder care workers have TPS status.
Ending TPS may reduce the number of available workers in senior care.
The senior care industry already faces staffing challenges.
Leaders in elder care are worried this decision will make staffing problems worse.
Geoff Bennett and Katie Smith Sloan from LeadingAge discussed the issue publicly.
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About 20,000 people were evacuated from towns and resorts near the French Atlantic coast due to a large wildfire spreading near Lège-Cap Ferret. Hundreds of firefighters, including water bombers, are working to control the fire, which has burned over 31 square kilometers but has not caused injuries. Wildfires are also affecting other parts of Europe, including Italy and Spain, amid very hot and dry weather conditions.
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The wildfire near Lège-Cap Ferret in southwest France covers more than 31 square kilometers (12 square miles).
Around 20,000 people, including tourists and residents, were evacuated from several areas as the fire got close to homes.
About 700 firefighters, including teams from Paris, have been deployed to fight the fire with water bombers.
The fire remains not fully controlled but contained to the north of Lège.
Southern Europe has experienced many wildfires this summer due to high heat, dry weather, and climate change increasing fire risks.
Over 12,500 wildfires have occurred in France this year, burning almost 44,000 hectares.
In Italy, a firefighter died while battling fires in Sicily, and Spain is also fighting major blazes amid a heat wave.
Some wildfires in Spain have led to evacuations, destruction of homes, and temporary disruption of train services.
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A Democratic congressman criticized a betting market that allows people to wager on how many immigrants the Trump administration will deport in 2025. The market shows a high chance of mass deportations, while the Department of Homeland Security expressed confidence in high deportation numbers. The congressman called the betting market unethical and asked for it to be shut down.
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The Trump administration promised to deport up to 1 million immigrants in the first year of its 2025 term.
Kalshi, a prediction market, allows users to bet on how many people will be deported.
The market shows a 96 percent chance that more than 400,000 people will be deported.
Massachusetts Representative Seth Moulton called the market "disgusting" and wants it closed.
Moulton has a history of supporting protections for immigrants and is critical of Trump-era immigration policies.
The Department of Homeland Security told Newsweek to "Hammer the over," signaling it expects high deportation numbers.
Kalshi is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and claims it is legal under federal commodities law.
Some lawmakers want more regulation on prediction markets around sensitive topics like government actions and immigration.
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Belarus is deeply involved in the conflict between Russia and Ukraine due to its location and its leader, President Alexander Lukashenko, who is closely connected to Russia’s President Vladimir Putin. Opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya spoke about the difficult situation in Belarus and the people’s desire for democracy.
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Belarus shares a border with Ukraine and Russia.
President Alexander Lukashenko has strong ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Belarus has a population of around 9 million people.
The country is led by a government described as dictatorial.
The conflict in Ukraine greatly affects Belarus politically and socially.
Opposition leader Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya is active in speaking out about Belarus’s political issues.
Many Belarusians hope for a more democratic government.
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Indonesian cultural artifacts from Papua that were taken illegally to the United States have been returned. The handover happened during a meeting between Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and FBI Director Kash Patel in Jakarta.
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The artifacts come from Indonesia’s Papua region.
They were taken without permission and brought to the U.S.
Indonesian officials confirmed the return of the artifacts.
The handover took place at President Prabowo Subianto’s home in Jakarta.
FBI Director Kash Patel attended the meeting where the artifacts were returned.
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A new art exhibit at Cape Cod is featuring paintings by Avital Sagalyn, who worked there in the 1940s. She chose to stay largely unknown during her life, but her artwork is now gaining more recognition.
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The exhibit is located at the tip of Cape Cod.
Avital Sagalyn spent two summers painting there in the 1940s.
She intentionally remained mostly unknown in the art community during her life.
Her paintings are now attracting more attention and appreciation.
Jared Bowen from GBH Boston highlights her work in an arts series called CANVAS.
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The Ashaninka Indigenous people in Brazil’s Amazon face increasing threats from criminal gangs using their land for drug trafficking routes. Despite asking for protection, they receive only temporary security while the risks remain. Protecting Indigenous territories is important to fight deforestation and crime but remains a challenge in remote Amazon areas.
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The Ashaninka community recovered their Amazon territory along the Brazil-Peru border about 30 years ago.
They have created their own system to govern the land and practice sustainable farming.
Criminal groups, including drug traffickers, are invading Ashaninka land and using it for cocaine routes.
The Solimoes River route is a key path for moving cocaine from Peru, Colombia, and Bolivia to Brazilian ports.
The Brazilian gang Red Command largely controls this drug trafficking route.
Authorities send security forces, but their presence is often temporary and insufficient.
Indigenous people’s remote location, language differences, and lack of continuous government support increase their vulnerability.
Experts say protecting Indigenous lands helps reduce deforestation and fights crime in the Amazon.
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Canada is working to negotiate a trade deal with the United States while preparing to respond if President Donald Trump’s planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods begin on August 19, 2026. Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada prefers to reach an agreement but will take action if the tariffs start.
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President Donald Trump announced 50% tariffs on many Canadian products, starting August 19, 2026.
The tariffs cover goods like honey, liquor, cement, dairy, wood products, and hockey sticks, but exclude energy, potash, fish, and critical minerals.
These tariffs affect items previously protected under the USMCA trade agreement, which is no longer renewed by the U.S.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said Canada is intensifying trade talks with the U.S. and keeping all options open if no deal is reached.
Carney believes the tariffs might be a negotiation tactic and says there is willingness on the U.S. side to make a deal.
Canadian provinces and the federal government are united in their approach to this trade issue.
Canada is also working to diversify its economy and build trade relations with countries other than the U.S.
An analysis estimates the tariffs could impact about 5% of U.S. imports from Canada, approximately $19.8 billion Canadian exports yearly, especially affecting Ontario, Quebec, and British Columbia.
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Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan said the Court does not just approve whatever President Donald Trump wants. She noted that while the Court has ruled in favor of Trump in many cases, it has also rejected some of his major policies.
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Justice Elena Kagan spoke at a panel in Bellevue, Washington, about the Supreme Court’s independence.
The Court has been mostly supportive of President Trump’s policies but has ruled against some key issues like tariffs and birthright citizenship changes.
Kagan acknowledged the Court is very conservative and sometimes sided with conservative legal ideas.
She said the Court is not a "puppet" controlled by President Trump.
Public trust in the Supreme Court has been low in recent years.
President Trump has criticized justices when they ruled against him.
Chief Justice John Roberts has said the Court is not political, calling that idea a misunderstanding.
Kagan supports a committee to enforce the Court’s ethics code, which was adopted in 2023 after criticism about justices’ undisclosed trips and gifts.
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California’s state flag shows a grizzly bear, but these bears disappeared from the state about 100 years ago. A new law proposal asks the state to look into whether it is possible to bring grizzly bears back to California and where they could live safely.
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Grizzly bears once lived all across California but were wiped out by the 1920s.
The California flag’s bear represents this extinct grizzly population.
Senator Laura Richardson introduced a bill to study the possibility of reintroducing grizzlies.
The bill asks the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to create a plan, but it does not provide money for the study.
Some rural groups oppose the idea because they worry about bears living near people and livestock.
At least 40 Native American tribes and environmental groups support the bill.
A 2025 study found parts of California’s north coast, mountains, and national parks might be good homes for grizzlies.
The study suggests starting with about 25 grizzly bears if reintroduction happens.
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The U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has asked Congress to approve funding to redesign New York’s Penn Station, the busiest train station in the western hemisphere. There is discussion about renaming the station to “Trump Station,” but no final decision has been made. President Donald Trump has been involved in talks around the project but denies suggesting the name change himself.
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Penn Station in New York is undergoing a redesign with a projected cost of $8 billion.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy supports the idea of naming the station after President Donald Trump.
Duffy mentioned the name “Trump Station” as an appealing option during the planning process.
President Trump said the name change idea was suggested by New York Senator Chuck Schumer, not by him.
Trump also noted it is odd to name a New York station after Pennsylvania because the states compete economically.
The original Penn Station, opened in 1910, was named after the Pennsylvania Railroad company.
The station is well known but has a reputation for being a dull underground hub.
President Trump has recently focused on public works projects that could enhance his legacy.
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The CBS News program "Sunday Morning" covers several topics, including support for older adults living in rural areas, an artist known for celebrating Black life, the story of a Polish hero in the American Revolutionary War, and singer Corinne Bailey Rae discussing her musical career and personal experiences. The show also features segments on food safety, plant science, and remembers notable people who recently passed away.
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The number of U.S. counties with 20% or more residents over age 65 has nearly tripled since 2010, especially in rural areas.
A program in North Dakota helps elderly people by encouraging neighbor connections to reduce loneliness and health risks.
Artist Derrick Adams is known for colorful works portraying joyful scenes of Black life, with a major exhibit in Boston through September 7.
Thaddeus Kosciuszko, a Polish engineer and soldier, was important in helping George Washington win the Revolutionary War.
Musician Corinne Bailey Rae is celebrating 20 years since her debut album and talks about loss and renewal.
The show includes reports on food safety and scientific insights into how plants respond to touch.
An "In Memoriam" segment honors recently deceased notable individuals.
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Senator Ted Cruz predicted that Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) will run for president in 2028, and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani will replace Senator Chuck Schumer. Cruz expressed concern about the direction of the Democratic Party but no candidate has officially announced a 2028 presidential run.
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Ted Cruz shared his predictions about the 2028 election on social media.
He said AOC will launch a presidential campaign.
Cruz also said Zohran Mamdani will replace Senator Chuck Schumer in New York.
Cruz called these changes "bad for America" and called for two parties that love the country.
AOC has a strong presence among progressive voters and a large social media following.
Mamdani is gaining attention as a progressive leader in New York politics.
Recent polls show AOC with 22 percent support among likely 2028 Democratic primary voters.
No Democrat or Republican has officially declared their presidential candidacy for 2028 yet.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci will testify before a Senate committee next Wednesday after being ordered to appear by Chairman Rand Paul. Paul has accused Fauci of hiding details about risky virus research linked to China.
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Dr. Anthony Fauci is scheduled to testify in the Senate next Wednesday.
The hearing is before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
Rand Paul, a senator from Kentucky and committee chairman, issued the subpoena for Fauci.
Paul accuses Fauci of covering up U.S. involvement in dangerous virus research in China.
Fauci was the nation’s top expert on infectious diseases.
The hearing aims to investigate claims about the origins and safety of certain viral research.
The hearing will be publicly held and could involve questions about government research transparency.
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