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New CBS News polling shows that President Trump has low approval regarding his handling of Iran. Additionally, sources say that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency plans to increase the number of deportations of Haitian migrants in the United States.
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CBS News released new polling data about President Trump's stance on Iran.
The polling indicates President Trump is not popular on this issue.
ICE plans to increase deportations of Haitian migrants.
These deportations will affect Haitian migrants currently in the U.S.
The news was featured on CBS News' program "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
The information about deportations comes from unnamed sources.
The story was available through the CBS News app and website.
The focus is on U.S. immigration and international relations issues.
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Canadian visits to the U.S. dropped by 25% in 2025 and continued to decline early in 2026, according to a Canadian government report. This caused Canadian tourists to spend about C$3.3 billion (US$2.3 billion) less in the U.S., mostly from fewer leisure trips, while Canadians traveled more within Canada and to other countries.
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Canadian travel to the U.S. fell 25% in 2025 and kept declining in early 2026.
This is the longest drop in Canadian trips to the U.S. outside the pandemic since 1972.
Canadians spent C$18.8 billion visiting the U.S. in 2025, down from C$22.1 billion in 2024.
Canadian spending on trips outside North America increased by C$3.6 billion in 2025.
Canadians took 7.1 million fewer trips to the U.S. but took 5 million more domestic trips and 1.3 million more overseas trips.
The decline in Canadian travel to the U.S. happened after trade tensions, tariffs, and comments by President Donald Trump affected Canadian views on visiting the U.S.
Canada has been the largest source of international visitors to the U.S. traditionally.
It is unclear if tourists from other countries or events like the World Cup made up for the loss in Canadian visitors.
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The state of Tennessee has begun a trial against Meta, accusing the company of ignoring its own research about Instagram’s harmful effects on teenagers. Tennessee lawyers claim Meta prioritized profits over teen mental health by keeping addictive features active, while Meta says it is working to address these risks.
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Tennessee’s lawsuit says Meta ignored internal research showing Instagram causes addiction, eating disorders, depression, and self-harm among teens.
Features like autoplay, notifications, and infinite scroll reportedly keep teens on Instagram longer to show more ads.
Meta argues it is open about risks and actively tries to find and fix problems on its platforms.
The Tennessee case is one of 42 similar lawsuits by U.S. states against Meta.
In March, Meta lost a case in New Mexico and was ordered to pay $375 million for child harm.
Tennessee’s lawsuit seeks money penalties and court orders to change harmful Instagram features.
If Meta is found liable, a judge will decide how much the company must pay.
A related federal trial involving Meta and other social media companies will start next month with 29 states participating.
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Countries in Asia face rising energy problems as a blockade in the Red Sea disrupts oil shipping routes from the Middle East. This adds to earlier supply problems and higher costs, pushing oil prices above $100 and leading to inflation and fuel shortages in the region.
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Asian countries like Japan, the Philippines, Thailand, and South Korea depend on Middle East oil for up to 90% of their imports.
The Bab al-Mandab strait in the Red Sea is blocked by Yemen's Houthis, stopping Saudi oil shipments and tightening supplies.
Earlier in March, Iran blocked the strait of Hormuz, another key oil route, causing supply shortages.
Saudi Arabia shifted much of its oil exports to the Red Sea port of Yanbu after the Hormuz closure.
Tankers are now rerouting oil shipments via the Suez Canal and around Africa, which greatly increases costs and shipping times.
Large oil tankers cannot fully pass through the Suez Canal, requiring complicated unloading and pipeline transfers.
Insurance costs for ships passing the conflict areas have doubled recently, increasing overall oil transport costs.
Rising oil costs have led to inflation and pressure on government budgets, with countries offering fuel subsidies or tax cuts to ease the impact.
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France is fighting large wildfires in the southwest near Bordeaux while another fire has been contained. The country and western Europe are preparing for more heatwaves this week, which increase the risk of new fires.
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One wildfire in southwest France is contained according to President Emmanuel Macron.
A larger wildfire near Bordeaux is still burning and not fully controlled.
Over 220,000 people have been evacuated from the affected areas.
Officials say the "monster" wildfire has stopped growing but is not fully contained.
New heatwaves are expected in western Europe this week, raising fire danger.
Climate change and lack of prevention measures contribute to the wildfires.
The local economy will face big costs for rebuilding and reforestation after the fires.
France’s interior minister is monitoring the fire situation closely.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham has appointed Bridget Phillipson as chair of the Labour Party. Phillipson will work with deputy leader Lucy Powell to prepare the party for the next general election and focus on modernizing digital campaigning.
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Bridget Phillipson is the new Labour Party chair.
She is also the minister for women and equalities.
Phillipson will collaborate closely with deputy Labour leader Lucy Powell.
Both Phillipson and Powell competed for deputy leader last year, with Powell winning.
Phillipson used to be education secretary before Powell took that role.
She replaces Anna Turley, who joined the Home Office as a minister.
The leadership team aims to change party culture and prepare policies for the next election, due by 2029.
Phillipson said she wants to build a strong campaign to win a second Labour term and challenge Reform UK.
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Betye Saar, a well-known artist in the Black arts movement, died at the age of 99 in Los Angeles. She was famous for creating art from everyday objects and challenging racist images from the past, such as her notable work reimagining Aunt Jemima as a figure of Black liberation.
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Betye Saar died at age 99 in her hometown of Los Angeles.
She was an artist known for “assemblage,” a style using everyday objects to make sculptures.
Saar reclaimed racist objects from the Jim Crow era and turned them into symbols of Black freedom.
One of her most famous works is the 1972 piece "Liberation of Aunt Jemima," which changed a racist stereotype into a powerful image.
Saar started her art career at 35 after working in design and continued creating art into her 90s.
She was inspired by African diaspora, spirituality, and alternative religions worldwide.
Saar taught and influenced many Black artists, including Kerry James Marshall.
She was recognized as a major figure in West Coast art and was scheduled for induction into the American Academy of Arts and Letters in 2026.
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A judge has decided that US musician D4vd will face a trial for murder in the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. This decision followed a five-day hearing in Los Angeles where prosecutors presented witnesses and evidence.
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A judge ordered D4vd to stand trial for murder.
The case involves the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez, who was 14 years old.
The hearing lasted five days in Los Angeles.
Prosecutors questioned about twelve witnesses during the hearing.
Photographic evidence was shown in court.
BBC correspondent Shaimaa Khalil reported from inside the courtroom.
The judge’s ruling means the case will proceed to a full trial.
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Funeral services for Senator Lindsey Graham will be held in Washington, D.C., and South Carolina following his death on July 11 from an aortic tear. The events will include a Capitol memorial, a service at Washington National Cathedral, and a public funeral in South Carolina, with notable political leaders attending.
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Senator Lindsey Graham died on July 11 at age 71 from an aortic dissection (a tear in the main artery).
His funeral in Washington will be on July 28 at 2 p.m. ET at the National Cathedral, with attendance by invitation and a public livestream.
Earlier on July 28, his remains will be honored at the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, also available via livestream.
On July 29, more services will take place in South Carolina, including a procession and public funeral at First Baptist Church of Columbia.
Graham’s sister, Darline Graham, will succeed him in the Senate.
President Donald Trump will speak at the Washington funeral service.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are expected to attend, reflecting Graham’s role in foreign policy.
President Trump also plans meetings with Netanyahu and Zelensky to discuss peace efforts and regional issues.
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France and Spain are fighting very large wildfires that have destroyed homes and forced many people to leave their homes. A new heatwave is expected soon, which could make the fires worse. European countries are sending help, including planes to drop water on the fires.
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A huge fire near Bordeaux, France, has burned about 42,000 hectares (103,000 acres) and forced 220,000 people to evacuate.
Another fire in the Landes region of France is now contained but still dangerous.
In Spain, fires west of Madrid have led to the evacuation of about 60,000 people.
The fires have destroyed homes and campsites, causing significant loss to residents.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Spanish officials warned that the next weeks will be difficult due to heat and fire conditions.
The European Union is sending extra water-bombing planes to help fight the fires.
New heatwaves are expected in France, Spain, Portugal, Hungary, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic.
The large fires are creating their own weather patterns, including lightning storms that can start new fires.
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Johnson & Johnson has offered to pay up to $5.5 billion to settle thousands of lawsuits claiming its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The company denies the claims and says it wants to resolve the issue to focus on its healthcare products.
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Johnson & Johnson faces tens of thousands of lawsuits over its talc-based baby powder and other products.
The lawsuits allege that talcum powder caused ovarian cancer due to asbestos contamination.
Talc is a natural mineral often used in baby powder and can be found near asbestos in the earth.
J&J denies the claims and says studies show talc is safe and asbestos-free.
The company has changed the baby powder formula to be cornstarch-based and stopped selling talc powder worldwide.
A federal court recently challenged plaintiffs to prove talc caused their cancer.
J&J says settling lets the company move past this legal issue and focus on developing medicines and devices.
Lawsuits started as early as 2009, and J&J has won most cases so far in court.
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Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is visiting the White House to meet President Donald Trump and seek continued U.S. support against Russia’s invasion. The meeting happens as both Kyiv and Moscow increase military attacks, while diplomatic talks remain difficult.
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Zelensky will meet President Trump in Washington on Tuesday morning.
The visit aims to strengthen U.S. support for Ukraine in its conflict with Russia.
Both Ukraine and Russia have recently increased long-range missile strikes.
More than 390 Ukrainian drones targeted the Moscow region, causing some damage.
Relations between Zelensky and Trump have improved somewhat after previous tensions.
Trump has shifted from direct arms deliveries to a program where Europeans supply weapons to Ukraine.
The U.S. supports Ukraine with intelligence and satellite communication technology.
Previous U.S.-mediated peace efforts stalled due to disagreements over territory claimed by Russia.
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Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is expected to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to seek more U.S. support against Russia amid ongoing conflict. This visit happens as both Ukraine and Russia increase military actions and diplomatic talks remain stalled after over four years of war.
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Zelensky will meet President Trump on Tuesday at the White House.
The meeting aims to secure more U.S. assistance against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine and Russia are escalating long-range strikes, including drone attacks on Moscow.
Diplomatic efforts led by the U.S. have not advanced much since the war began in 2022.
Trump has reduced direct arms shipments to Ukraine but still supports Kyiv through European allies and intelligence sharing.
Previously, Trump and Zelensky had tense meetings but recently Trump has shown a more positive tone.
Trump intends to allow Ukraine to produce Patriot missiles to help defend against Russian attacks.
Zelensky recently met Trump’s envoys to discuss restarting stalled peace talks.
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A well-known man in Melbourne was found guilty of raping a former employee after a three-week trial. The man denied the charges, but the jury convicted him of two counts of rape and one count of sexual assault. He was taken into custody and will be sentenced later.
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The crime happened in March 2023 at the man's home after drinking and drug use.
The victim was the man's former personal assistant and gave evidence over four days in a closed court.
The man did not testify during the trial.
The jury found the man guilty of all charges after deliberating for several days.
The judge praised the jury’s role in deciding the case and confirmed this system is effective for such matters.
The man’s bail was revoked immediately after the verdict.
The victim tried to resist and punched the man during the assault.
Police were called early in the morning after the victim contacted her mother and reported the incident.
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Deborah Fleischaker, former Acting Chief of Staff at ICE, said that hiring officers too quickly and focusing too much on detention numbers is leading to deadly errors. She made these remarks shortly after a 26-year-old Colombian man was shot and killed in Maine.
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Deborah Fleischaker used to be the Acting Chief of Staff at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
She stated that rushing to hire new ICE officers is causing mistakes in the field.
There is a strong focus on meeting detention goals or numbers within ICE.
This focus and rush have led to fatal errors, including the recent death of a 26-year-old Colombian man.
The incident happened in Maine and involved a shooting.
Fleischaker’s comments came two weeks after this deadly event.
The problem points to issues in how ICE manages staffing and enforcement priorities.
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House Republicans are considering a bill that would increase transparency in fundraising for political groups. This bill could require President Donald Trump’s "Freedom 250" project to share more details about its money sources.
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House Republicans want to limit ways some left-leaning groups raise money without clear records.
The proposed bill aims to make fundraising more transparent.
If passed, the bill could apply to President Trump’s "Freedom 250" project.
The project may need to disclose more information about its finances.
This effort is part of a broader push to increase accountability in political fundraising.
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Johnson & Johnson has agreed to pay $5.5 billion to settle about 69,000 lawsuits in the US claiming its talc-based baby powder caused ovarian cancer. The settlement covers nearly all current US talc-related cases but does not include ongoing lawsuits in the UK.
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J&J will pay $5.5 billion to settle around 69,000 US lawsuits about talc-based baby powder and cancer.
The deal covers 99.75% of the talc cases pending in US federal and state courts.
Talc is a mineral once common in cosmetics and baby products but is now linked to cancer risks.
The World Health Organization classified talc as "probably carcinogenic to humans" in 2024.
J&J stopped selling talc-based baby powder in the US in 2020 and worldwide in 2023.
The company denies that talc causes cancer but faced several jury awards against it in past years.
The settlement does not apply to a large ongoing lawsuit in the UK involving claims that J&J knew about the cancer risk.
The UK case involves more than 7,000 potential claimants and is being heard by the UK High Court.
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Audio recordings of interviews between President Joe Biden and his ghostwriter were released after a legal fight. These tapes reveal new information about the content of their discussions during the writing process.
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Recordings are of President Joe Biden’s interviews with his ghostwriter.
President Biden tried to keep these interviews sealed from the public.
The tapes have now been released following a legal battle.
The interviews provide details about the writing process of Biden’s book or speeches.
CBS News investigative reporter Josh Boswell reported on the content of the recordings.
The release was covered by major news outlets like CBS News.
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Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed said his “ogre” comment referred to Senator John Fetterman, not his primary opponent Haley Stevens. The Michigan Senate race is a hard-fought contest between El-Sayed’s progressive views and Stevens’ moderate stance, with both candidates sharply differing on Israel and party direction.
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Abdul El-Sayed said the “ogre” remark targeted Senator John Fetterman, who shifted right since election, not Haley Stevens.
El-Sayed condemned harsh language about Stevens and asked supporters to be respectful.
Stevens is a moderate candidate backed by the party establishment and strongly supports Israel.
El-Sayed calls Israel’s Gaza campaign a “genocide” and opposes U.S. arms support for Israel.
Stevens was endorsed by Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer; El-Sayed has support from Bernie Sanders and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
The primary is seen as a test of progressive energy versus establishment influence in a key presidential battleground state.
Michigan’s Senate seat is open due to Senator Gary Peters retiring and is important for control of the U.S. Senate.
Former Congressman Mike Rogers, a Republican and Trump ally, is preparing to run in the general election.
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President Donald Trump has said that worries about low military supplies are not a big problem, even though there has been fighting with Iran. Experts are watching the situation closely and sharing their views on defense readiness.
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President Trump comments on defense stockpiles during ongoing tensions with Iran.
He suggests that concerns about military supplies running low are exaggerated.
The situation involves months of fighting with Iran.
Bradley Bowman, an expert on military and political power, gives analysis on the topic.
The discussion highlights the state of U.S. defense readiness amid conflict.
Information was shared by CBS News through their app and online platforms.
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