A hospital in Gaza has started a new program called kangaroo mother care to help premature and low-weight babies grow. This method involves mothers holding their babies skin-to-skin to improve the babies’ health and strengthen the mother-child bond.
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Twins Ilyas and Yahya were born in Gaza; Ilyas was premature and weighed only 1.4 kg (3 pounds).
Ilyas stayed in neonatal intensive care due to lung and blood problems before moving to a neonatal care unit.
Kangaroo mother care means holding the baby against the mother’s bare chest for skin contact and breastfeeding.
This care helps babies keep warm, breastfeed better, and improve health outcomes.
The World Health Organization (WHO) says kangaroo care can reduce newborn deaths by 32 percent.
The program at Nasser Medical Complex is supported by WHO, UNICEF, and UNFPA.
Staff aim for babies to have at least two hours of skin-to-skin contact per day, eventually reaching WHO’s recommended eight hours.
The hospital is preparing special rooms and equipment to make kangaroo care more comfortable.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new rule that lets food makers use salt substitutes in many common foods. This change may affect how some products taste and their nutritional content.
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The FDA has finalized a rule on salt substitutes.
The rule applies to dozens of standardized food products.
Salt substitutes are alternatives to regular salt, often with less sodium.
This change allows food manufacturers to replace some salt with these substitutes.
The goal is to possibly reduce sodium in foods to improve health.
The rule affects a wide range of popular packaged foods.
It may influence food labeling and ingredient lists.
The FDA’s action is part of efforts to promote healthier eating.
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The Treasury Department and IRS have proposed new rules to tighten who can get Obamacare tax credits. These changes aim to stop fraud by making sure only eligible U.S. citizens and certain lawfully present non-citizens receive these healthcare subsidies.
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The Premium Tax Credit (PTC) helps low- and middle-income families pay for health insurance bought through ACA marketplaces.
New rules would limit the PTC to U.S. nationals, citizens, and certain legal non-citizens.
Some migrants previously eligible for the tax credits will lose access under the new rules if they are below the poverty line and ineligible for Medicaid.
Families must exclude household members who do not meet legal status requirements when calculating the premium tax credits.
Starting 2027, the health insurance marketplaces must verify residency, citizenship or legal status, income, family size, and other health coverage eligibility.
The limits on how much excess advance tax credits low-income taxpayers must repay will be removed.
More than 760,000 unverified ACA enrollees are being removed for suspected fraud, saving around $2.2 billion.
Officials say the goal of the new rules is to ensure tax credits go only to those who qualify under federal law.
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President Donald Trump will visit Iowa twice to campaign before the November election. He plans to be in Iowa on October 22 and November 1 to speak to voters.
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Jeff Kaufmann is the chair of the Iowa Republican Party.
Kaufmann spoke with President Trump on the phone.
President Trump will visit Iowa on October 22 and November 1.
These visits are part of President Trump’s campaign efforts before Election Day.
The visits aim to connect with voters in the state of Iowa.
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Kieran Hayler is on trial accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2016. He denies the charges and says his ex-wife, Katie Price, was coaching the girl to make false claims.
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Hayler faces three counts of rape and one count of sexual assault involving a 13-year-old girl.
The alleged events happened in West Sussex in 2016 when Hayler was married to Katie Price.
Hayler discovered messages on Price’s phone suggesting she encouraged the girl to accuse him.
Price sent messages to the girl, including one saying, "I will make you a little star."
Hayler says he believes the accusations are made up and denies all charges.
Alternative charges of sexual activity with a child were added for the jury to consider.
Hayler admitted to affairs and said both he and Price were unfaithful during their marriage.
The girl first contacted the NSPCC charity in 2021, which led to a police investigation.
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Adam Hamilton, a Democratic candidate and pastor, is competing closely against Republican Senator Roger Marshall in Kansas for a U.S. Senate seat. Kansas has not elected a Democrat to the Senate since 1932, and Hamilton is trying to attract moderate and Republican voters by presenting himself as an independent-minded Democrat.
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Adam Hamilton is a pastor of the largest United Methodist church in the U.S.
Kansas has not elected a Democratic Senator since 1932.
Hamilton and incumbent Sen. Roger Marshall are closely matched in recent polls.
President Donald Trump won Kansas by 16 points in 2024, but many voters there disapprove of his job as president.
Hamilton describes himself as both liberal and conservative, emphasizing character over party labels.
Marshall criticized Hamilton for past donations to Democratic leaders and called him "too woke."
Hamilton supports traditional views on gender but opposes using transgender people as campaign issues.
Outside groups are spending millions to influence the tight race in Kansas.
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Ukraine has reported a slowdown in the speed of internet service from SpaceX's Starlink network, which helps Ukraine in its conflict with Russia by supporting drone operations and communications. Elon Musk, owner of SpaceX, suggested the US government might be behind this speed restriction affecting some Ukrainian weapons’ use of Starlink.
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Starlink is an internet service owned by Elon Musk’s SpaceX company.
It provides important support to Ukraine during the war with Russia, including guiding drones.
Ukraine says the speed of Starlink internet in the country has been restricted.
Elon Musk implied that the US government could be responsible for limiting this speed.
Slower internet affects how Ukrainian weapons stay connected to Starlink.
This issue has raised questions about its impact on the ongoing conflict.
The situation is being discussed and investigated by different parties.
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Microsoft’s president, Brad Smith, said the Trump administration was wrong to suspend the company’s ability to get green cards for its H-1B visa workers. He denied claims by Vice President JD Vance that Microsoft replaced thousands of laid-off American workers with foreign visa holders. Microsoft said many green card applications were for workers already employed long-term.
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The Trump administration suspended Microsoft from accessing green cards for H-1B visa holders.
Vice President JD Vance accused Microsoft of replacing 6,000 American workers with 9,000 foreign workers.
Brad Smith said most green card applications were for existing employees, not new hires.
Microsoft hired 9,200 American workers in its last fiscal year, contradicting claims it only hired foreigners.
Investigations were also launched into other companies like Adobe and several Indian IT firms.
Officials hope this action will stop visa abuse but experts warn it may push companies to hire outside the U.S.
International students make up a large part of AI graduate programs, and many U.S. tech startups have immigrant founders.
Microsoft’s president hopes the White House will review a more complete picture of the company’s hiring practices.
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David Jolly, a Democratic candidate for Florida governor, has faced questions about his past work with businessman Leo Govoni, who was indicted for allegedly stealing over $100 million from a nonprofit helping people with disabilities. Jolly’s campaign says he had no knowledge of or involvement in the alleged fraud and has returned Govoni’s political donations to his victims.
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Leo Govoni was indicted by a Tampa grand jury for allegedly stealing more than $100 million from a nonprofit managing assets for people with disabilities.
David Jolly worked for Govoni at a for-profit company where some of the stolen money was reportedly sent, but not at the nonprofit itself.
Court documents show that millions moved from the nonprofit to Govoni’s for-profit firm while Jolly was employed there.
Jolly is not accused of wrongdoing and says he was unaware of any illegal money transfers.
Jolly worked at Govoni’s Boston Finance Group from 2012 to early 2014 and earned $250,000 in 2013.
Govoni contributed to Jolly’s political campaigns and supported his 2016 Senate run; Jolly’s wife and Govoni’s son also worked in related companies/offices.
Jolly has publicly distanced himself from Govoni and returned Govoni’s political contributions to the victims.
The alleged fraud affected many victims who had settlements or trusts managed by Govoni’s nonprofit; some money disappeared and may not be recovered.
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Pope Leo XIV is recovering in a Rome hospital after surgery to remove a cancerous lung nodule. He has resumed work, including celebrating Mass, while doctors monitor his recovery and await further test results to decide if more treatment is needed.
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Pope Leo XIV had part of his right lung removed due to adenocarcinoma, a common lung cancer.
He is being treated at Gemelli hospital in Rome and has started working from his hospital room.
Doctors say his recovery is going as expected, with good lung recovery and normal test results after surgery.
The pope celebrated Mass in a special chapel near his hospital room for two days in a row.
Further tests will determine if the cancer has spread and if additional treatment is needed.
Pope Leo attracted nearly one million people to a Mass in Paris last month before surgery.
His planned visit to Peru, Uruguay, and Argentina in November is still uncertain.
The pope is expected to stay in the hospital until at least next Tuesday.
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Ukraine says it has resumed attacks on Russian energy sites after criticizing the U.S. and SpaceX for not warning it about a Russian strike. U.S. intelligence said it did not send a warning because of bad weather conditions.
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Ukraine called the missed warning from the U.S. and SpaceX a "betrayal."
Ukraine has started attacking Russian energy infrastructure again.
U.S. intelligence did not warn Ukraine about the incoming Russian strike.
The reason given for no warning was bad weather affecting the intelligence gathering.
The situation involves ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia.
The news report was covered by CBS News with correspondent Aidan Stretch.
The missed warning has caused tension in U.S.-Ukraine relations during the conflict.
SpaceX was mentioned as part of the entities from which Ukraine expected a warning.
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Medicare open enrollment started on Thursday and will last until December 7. During this time, people can pick between traditional Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, and prescription drug plans. Some changes to these plans will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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Open enrollment for Medicare plans began on a Thursday and ends on December 7.
People can choose traditional Medicare or Medicare Advantage plans in their area.
Prescription drug plans are also available to select during this period.
New changes to Medicare plans will start on January 1, 2027.
These changes come at a time when inflation has increased healthcare costs for seniors.
Cost of living is a major concern for voters as midterm elections approach.
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2027 has been announced but details are not in this article.
Enrollment decisions now affect healthcare coverage and costs for the coming year.
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A missile attack by the Houthi group hit the presidential palace in Aden, Yemen, killing two security guards and injuring others. The attack targeted the seat of Yemen’s internationally-recognized government, which is supported by a Saudi-led coalition fighting the Iran-backed Houthis.
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Two security personnel died in the missile attack on Aden’s presidential palace.
Five ballistic missiles struck al-Maashiq Palace, but the prime minister and other officials were unhurt.
The Houthis claim the attack targeted a Saudi military headquarters in Aden.
Saudi Arabia leads a coalition backing Yemen’s government against the Iran-supported Houthis.
The conflict started in 2014 when Houthis took control of Yemen’s capital Sanaa.
Houthis have launched missiles and drones at Saudi airports, oil facilities, and military bases.
Saudi Arabia says Iran supports the Houthis with weapons and training, which Iran denies.
Fighting has displaced over 200,000 people and killed more than 1,200 since August.
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A recent poll shows many Democrats have a positive opinion of socialism but do not understand how to fund socialist policies. The article suggests some new Democratic lawmakers may push for increased government spending that could require higher taxes.
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Many Democrats view socialism favorably according to a poll.
There is a lack of clarity among these individuals about how socialist ideas would be paid for.
The article implies that some newly elected Democratic politicians may support significant government spending.
This spending might lead to increased taxes.
The issue highlights a gap between support for socialism and awareness of its financial implications.
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Irish author Sally Rooney said her books will no longer be supplied to U.K. bookstores because she supports Palestine Action, a group banned as a terrorist organization in the U.K. due to criminal damage linked to protests against companies tied to Israel. The ban makes it a crime to support the group in the U.K., which has led to ebook removals and uncertainty about her books’ sale there.
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Sally Rooney is an Irish author known for books like *Normal People* and *Intermezzo*.
The U.K. government banned Palestine Action in July 2025, calling it a terrorist group due to acts of criminal damage.
Palestine Action targets companies connected to Israel’s actions in Gaza, using direct protest actions.
Rooney supports Palestine Action and plans to donate her book royalties to the group.
Due to the ban, contracts to publish Rooney’s books in the U.K. could be criminal offenses.
Ebook versions of Rooney’s books have been removed from U.K. sale, but many physical copies remain in stores.
The ban on Palestine Action has led to over 3,000 arrests for showing support.
The ban has faced legal challenges but remains in effect, with a Supreme Court hearing planned.
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UK banking leaders expect the government to increase taxes on their sector in the upcoming Budget. The banks have made large profits recently, and the government is considering raising their tax rates or changing rules to collect more money.
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The UK’s biggest banks made about £15 billion profit in the first half of 2024.
Banks currently pay a 3% tax surcharge on top of the 25% corporation tax plus a levy on some assets.
The banking sector contributed nearly £40 billion to the UK Treasury last year, including employee income taxes.
The 3% surcharge was cut from 8% under former Chancellor Rishi Sunak when corporation tax rose to 25%.
Returning the surcharge to 8% could raise around £2 billion more tax per year.
The bank levy is charged at 0.1% or 0.05% on certain loans, excluding mortgages.
Banks can currently use past losses to reduce their tax bills; suspending this rule could bring an extra £1 billion yearly.
Foreign banks warn that more bank-specific taxes may reduce investment and weaken UK competitiveness.
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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) criticizes Formula 1’s plan to hold a race in Rwanda, saying it would improve the image of Rwanda’s leader, Paul Kagame. The DRC and others accuse Rwanda of supporting rebel groups that cause conflict in eastern Congo.
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Formula 1 plans to hold an African Grand Prix in Rwanda near Kigali in the early 2030s.
The race announcement was made by Rwandan President Paul Kagame, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali, and FIA President Mohammed Ben Sulayem.
The DRC’s foreign minister called the decision “morally indefensible” due to Rwanda’s alleged role in fueling war in eastern Congo.
The DRC, the United States, and UN experts accuse Rwanda of backing the M23 rebel group in eastern Congo.
Rwanda says its actions aim to protect itself from armed groups operating near its border.
The DRC supports South Africa’s bid to host an African F1 race instead.
The DRC wants Formula 1 to ensure no race money comes from conflict-linked minerals or exploited Congolese resources.
The United States placed sanctions on Rwanda’s military for supporting M23 rebels, but Rwanda denies the accusations and rejects the sanctions.
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India’s ambassador to the U.S., Vinay Mohan Kwatra, criticized U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal for her comments about protests in India related to changes in voter lists. Kwatra said Jayapal’s remarks interfere in India’s internal matters and defended India’s democracy and election process.
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Vinay Mohan Kwatra is India’s ambassador to the United States.
Rep. Pramila Jayapal represents Washington state in the U.S. Congress.
Jayapal made remarks about protests in India over updating voter lists across the country.
Kwatra called those remarks “unacceptable interference” in India’s internal affairs.
Kwatra stated that India has strong democratic institutions.
He emphasized India’s history of free and fair elections.
The issue arose after India conducted a nationwide revision of voter rolls.
The ambassador’s response was meant to defend India’s sovereignty and electoral process.
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Payments companies often start by helping customers send money across borders quickly and cheaply. However, this service, called remittance, is a basic offering where customers mainly choose by price, making it hard to keep them loyal. Successful companies expand their services to include managing and holding money, which builds longer-term customer relationships.
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Remittance means sending money between countries quickly and at a lower cost than traditional banks.
Customers usually pick remittance providers based on price, speed, and reliability for each payment.
Modern technology, like APIs (tools that let software connect easily), makes switching providers simple for customers.
Because many providers offer similar services, customers often change providers to get the best price.
Remittance is a starting point, not a full business; companies must offer more to keep clients.
Treasury management services include holding money, currency conversion, managing capital, and settling payments.
Treasury services create ongoing business because customers use these services between payments.
Treasury management builds trust and makes it harder for customers to switch providers due to the complexity of moving their financial operations.
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