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A recent poll shows that 40 percent of U.S. adults are eating or buying less fresh fruits and vegetables because of a cyclospora outbreak. Meanwhile, 4 percent said they are eating more produce, and 56 percent reported no change in their diet.
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40 percent of U.S. adults are buying or eating less produce due to the cyclospora outbreak.
4 percent of people say they are eating more produce despite the outbreak.
56 percent of respondents report no change in their eating habits.
The poll was conducted by CBS and YouGov.
Cyclospora is a parasite that can contaminate fresh produce and cause illness.
The outbreak has raised concerns about food safety among consumers.
The survey results were released on a Sunday.
The poll reflects how public health issues can affect food buying decisions.
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A federal advisory council voted to suggest changes to the rules about protecting historic places. Officials from President Trump’s administration say these rules delay construction projects.
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The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation voted to propose rule changes.
The council mostly includes appointees from President Trump’s administration.
The current rules require public consultation if a project might affect historic sites.
The proposed changes aim to speed up project approvals by revising these rules.
The changes focus on simplifying or reducing public involvement in the review process.
This move is part of efforts to reduce regulatory delays in construction and development.
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The Trump administration has exempted SpaceX’s Starlink routers from the FCC’s ban on foreign-made routers. This exemption allows Starlink routers, including those made in Vietnam, to continue being approved and sold until February 1, 2028.
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The FCC banned consumer routers made wholly or partly outside the US to protect national security.
SpaceX’s Starlink routers received an exemption approved by the Department of Defense.
The exemption for Starlink lasts until February 1, 2028.
SpaceX makes some routers in Texas with "Made in the USA" labels, but others are made in Vietnam.
Other companies like Netgear and Amazon have also received exemptions for their routers.
Router makers must get official approval from the Department of Defense or Department of Homeland Security to be exempt.
The ban affects new router models; older approved models are not impacted.
Drone makers face similar restrictions and need exemptions under the same FCC rules.
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Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer says she was affected by postpartum psychosis when she killed her three children. A psychiatrist, Dr. Julia Riddle, talked about this mental health condition on CBS News during the trial.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for the deaths of her three children.
Her attorney claims postpartum psychosis caused her to act.
Postpartum psychosis is a rare mental illness that can happen after childbirth.
Dr. Julia Riddle, a psychiatrist, explained this condition on CBS News.
The defense uses this condition to explain Clancy’s behavior in court.
The case is being covered by CBS News and discussed in their app.
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Oil prices went down on Monday after President Trump decided to pause military strikes against Iran, which increased hopes for peaceful talks. At the same time, major technology companies like Amazon and Meta are getting ready to share their latest financial results.
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Oil prices dropped on Monday.
President Trump paused planned strikes on Iran.
The pause created optimism for diplomatic discussions between the U.S. and Iran.
Top tech companies such as Amazon and Meta are about to release their earnings reports.
The news was covered by CBS News and Yahoo Finance.
The situation involves both global oil markets and major American tech companies.
The focus is on potential changes in U.S.-Iran relations and upcoming corporate financial updates.
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Andy Burnham plans to ask schools in England to change their teaching to better match the skills local businesses need. This move aims to give more value to technical skills alongside traditional academic subjects to help young people find jobs and reduce reliance on benefits.
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Schools will adapt their programs for students aged 14 and above to focus more on local job requirements.
The plan is inspired by the Greater Manchester baccalaureate, introduced by Burnham when he was mayor.
Starting in September 2028, local leaders will work with schools and employers to develop useful technical training.
More funding will be given to technical and vocational qualifications alongside academic ones.
Guidance will direct Ofsted (the school inspector) to recognize technical skills as equally important as academic results.
The policy aims to reduce the number of young people not in education, employment, or training (NEET).
The approach supports findings from a report by Alan Milburn, which highlighted a rising problem of young people without jobs or training in the UK.
Burnham wants education to value practical skills ("hard hats") as much as academic achievements ("graduation caps").
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A very strong tornado hit eastern Wisconsin on Monday, causing major damage and power outages for thousands of people. The tornado touched down near Appleton and affected several nearby towns, with emergency services responding to the damage and warning people to stay safe indoors.
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The tornado was confirmed near Appleton, Menasha, and Lake Winnebago around 12:15 p.m.
Other towns affected include Neenah, Sherwood, Harrison, Stockbridge, and more.
The storm caused buildings to collapse, cars to overturn, and widespread power outages.
The entire city of Menasha, about 18,000 people, lost power due to a downed transmission line.
Emergency officials have not confirmed any injuries or deaths yet but are still searching.
Authorities opened shelters for people who cannot stay in their homes.
The National Weather Service warned of many downed trees and power lines.
Officials urged people to stay off the roads and remain indoors for safety.
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A large wildfire in southwest France created a rare type of thundercloud called a pyrocumulonimbus (pyroCb), which produced lightning and strong winds that started new fires and changed how the flames spread. This is the first time such a cloud has been recorded in France, and it made fighting the fire much harder.
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The wildfire began near Saumos on July 22 and burned over 420 square kilometers of forests and scrubland.
More than 240 homes were damaged or destroyed, and 220,000 people evacuated in the Gironde area.
Around two days after the fire started, the fire produced a pyrocumulonimbus cloud, a thundercloud formed by intense heat from the fire.
This cloud generated lightning that ignited more fires and created strong, changing winds that affected the fire’s path.
PyroCbs are rare in Europe and more commonly seen in places like North America and Australia during extreme wildfires.
The cloud acts as a self-sustaining weather system, making fire behavior unpredictable and dangerous for firefighters.
Climate change is making Europe hotter and drier, increasing the risk and intensity of wildfires like this one.
France’s national firefighters had never recorded a pyroCb before this event.
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Three women were injured in a knife attack near Porte de Clichy in Paris. Two of the women were seriously hurt. Bystanders and an off-duty police officer stopped the attacker, but the reason for the attack is not known.
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The attack happened near Porte de Clichy, a location in Paris.
Three women were stabbed during the incident.
Two of the injured women had serious wounds.
Bystanders helped to restrain the suspect.
An off-duty police officer also helped stop the attacker.
The attacker’s motive has not been determined.
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A judge has decided that singer D4vd, legally named David Burke, will stand trial for the murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. He faces charges including first-degree murder, child sexual abuse, and unlawful mutilation of human remains, and is currently held without bail.
Key Facts
D4vd was arrested in April 2026 after a months-long investigation into the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez.
Hernandez was 14 years old when she died; prosecutors say she and D4vd began a sexual relationship when she was 13 and he was 18.
Prosecutors allege Hernandez threatened to reveal their relationship and harm D4vd’s career, leading to her being brought to his home where she was allegedly stabbed multiple times.
Authorities found Hernandez’s dismembered and decomposed body in the front trunk of D4vd’s impounded Tesla in September 2025.
Her passport was found on a rural road in Santa Barbara County in January 2026.
The preliminary hearing included graphic testimony and evidence such as text messages, videos, and photographs.
Prosecutors have not yet decided whether to seek the death penalty.
D4vd pleaded not guilty to all charges and has an arraignment scheduled for August 31, 2026, with a trial expected within 90 days after.
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President Donald Trump's administration has asked the US Supreme Court to allow restrictions on mail-in voting ahead of the November midterm elections. The Justice Department wants to pause a lower court decision that blocked parts of Trump’s executive order, which aimed to limit mail ballots to certain voters and increase election investigations.
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The Trump administration filed an emergency request with the Supreme Court to pause a lower court ruling against mail-in voting restrictions.
The blocked executive order required federal agencies to create lists of eligible voters and limited mail ballots to those on the lists.
The order also directed the Justice Department to prioritize probe into alleged illegal mail ballots.
A US District Judge ruled that Trump could not unilaterally change how states run federal elections because states control voter rules.
An appeals court declined to pause the lower court ruling, leading to the Supreme Court request.
The administration argues the order is policy guidance, not a rule forcing states to act.
President Trump claims mail-in voting causes fraud, though studies show fraud is rare.
Voting rights groups warn that mail-in restrictions might hurt Democratic voters more, as they use mail ballots more often.
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A U.S. government report shows that fewer young people aged 12 to 17 are using tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs than before. The report also finds declines in depression and suicide-related thoughts among adolescents and young adults, though many still face mental health challenges.
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The report covers data from 2021 to 2025 on youth mental health and substance use.
Fewer adolescents reported using tobacco, alcohol, marijuana, and binge drinking in the past month.
There were drops in illicit drug use and starting substances like vaping and alcohol.
Rates of major depressive episodes and serious suicide thoughts and attempts fell among youth.
Nearly 20% of adolescents had moderate or severe anxiety symptoms recently, compared to about 7% of adults.
Overall, more than half of people over 12 used tobacco, alcohol, vaping, or illicit drugs in the past month.
About 45 million people in the U.S. still have substance use disorders, and over 80% of those who need treatment do not receive it.
The report was released by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration despite former uncertainty about its future.
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Rep. Robert Garcia, the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, asked Taylor Farms to share information about its talks with the White House during a cyclospora outbreak. This outbreak might be connected to lettuce from Taylor Farms.
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Rep. Robert Garcia is a Democrat from California and a senior member of the House Oversight Committee.
He sent a letter to Bruce Taylor, CEO of Taylor Farms.
The letter requests details about any communications between Taylor Farms and the White House.
The request follows a cyclospora parasite outbreak linked to lettuce possibly supplied by Taylor Farms.
Cyclospora is a parasite that can cause illness when consumed in contaminated food or water.
The investigation concerns the Trump administration’s handling of the outbreak information.
Taylor Farms is a large company that supplies fresh produce, including lettuce.
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President Donald Trump’s administration asked the Supreme Court to allow an executive order limiting mail-in voting to take effect while related lawsuits continue. The order aims to have mail ballots sent only to people listed by federal agencies, but courts have blocked parts of it, saying it could stop many eligible voters from casting ballots.
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President Trump’s executive order directs agencies to make lists of people allowed to vote by mail and limits ballot mailings to those on the lists.
The order targets noncitizen voting, which is very rare and illegal.
A lower court blocked key parts of the order, saying the U.S. Postal Service cannot make rules about mail-in voting.
A federal appeals court upheld the block, warning the order could stop many qualified voters from voting.
About one-third of voters are expected to use mail ballots in the November 2024 election.
The Trump administration argues the order gives general guidance, not state election rules, and wants quick approval before August.
The Supreme Court has split opinions on mail-in voting deadlines in previous cases this year.
This is part of ongoing legal fights over election rules just months before the midterm elections.
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The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres criticized Israel’s plans to expand settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling them illegal under international law. The UN sees these settlements as a major barrier to peace between Israelis and Palestinians amid rising violence in the area.
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Israeli settlements in the West Bank are illegal and violate international law.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to legalize existing outposts and create new settlements.
A 2024 International Court of Justice advisory opinion confirmed that Israel’s occupation of Palestinian land is unlawful.
Violence in the West Bank has increased, with at least eight Palestinians and two Israelis killed in recent days.
Since the start of 2026, Israeli forces or settlers have killed 77 Palestinians, including 18 children.
The UN reported over 1,330 settler-related incidents causing harm or property damage this year.
Israeli military actions have restricted Palestinian movement, limiting access to medical help and jobs.
UN officials warned that violence is rising in both the West Bank and Gaza, causing more displacement and civilian deaths.
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A judge has decided that US singer D4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, will face a murder trial for the death of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Burke has pleaded not guilty to charges of murder and sexual abuse related to her death.
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D4vd is the stage name of musician David Anthony Burke.
Burke is 21 years old.
The victim, Celeste Rivas Hernandez, was 14 years old.
Her remains were found last September in a Tesla car registered to Burke’s address.
The case was presented in a five-day preliminary hearing in Los Angeles.
Prosecutors questioned about 12 witnesses and showed photos as evidence.
Burke has denied the charges of murder and sexual abuse.
The court will now proceed with a full murder trial.
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Audio recordings from 2017 of President Biden working with his ghostwriter were released after a legal fight. These recordings contain discussions of notes that may include classified information, which were referenced in a 2024 special counsel report that investigated Biden's handling of classified documents but did not charge him with a crime.
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About 70 hours of audio recordings from 2017 were shared with CBS News.
The recordings involve Biden talking with his ghostwriter while working on his memoir.
Biden mentions in the tapes that some notes might be classified, though this material was not included in the published book.
A 2024 special counsel report investigated Biden after classified documents were found in his home and private office.
The special counsel did not recommend charges, partly because they believed a jury would see Biden as well-meaning but having a poor memory.
The recordings show Biden speaking slowly and having some difficulty remembering events.
The recordings were released following a two-year legal battle initiated by a conservative nonprofit seeking government transparency.
Biden has said he did not share classified information with his ghostwriter and was unaware how classified documents ended up stored in his garage.
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. and Iran are having friendly talks during a temporary pause in attacks. He expressed hope for peace but warned that strikes would resume if negotiations fail. Iran denies direct talks are happening.
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The U.S. and Iran have not exchanged strikes for three days during a break in fighting.
President Trump paused U.S. attacks on Iran at the request of mediators.
Iran has also stopped its attacks during this pause.
The fighting restarted after Iranian attacks on tankers in July, breaking a June ceasefire.
U.S. strikes aim to reduce Iran's threat to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, an important oil route.
Oil prices dropped over 9% amid hopes for conflict de-escalation.
President Trump said the U.S. has plenty of ammunition and missile systems like the Patriot.
The White House confirmed the military has enough weapons to meet strategic goals and urges more production.
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Nvidia is negotiating a $250 billion deal to support OpenAI’s plan to lease and build a large AI data center in Ohio. This data center will use Nvidia’s chips and is expected to operate with a huge power supply by 2028, helping OpenAI move from renting to owning infrastructure for its AI work.
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Nvidia and OpenAI are in talks about a $250 billion funding guarantee for a data center project in Piketon, Ohio.
The data center could cost over $500 billion including the chips inside, and aims to deliver 800 megawatts of power by 2028.
The power will come from a $33 billion US government and Japan deal for a natural gas plant.
Nvidia may also fund the $350 billion worth of chips required inside the data center.
OpenAI currently rents data center space from companies like Amazon, Oracle, and Microsoft but plans to build its own facilities.
The Ohio location is part of a public-private partnership led by the US Department of Energy and SoftBank’s SB Energy.
Analysts have raised concerns about the financing, suggesting AI companies receive funding from chip and cloud providers while also buying services from them, causing circular financial flows.
OpenAI is heavily backed by Microsoft and plans large purchases of cloud services, with Nvidia also pledging hundreds of billions in investments to develop data centers using its chips.
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A study by MIT and the University of Queensland surveyed 272 experts who identified five major risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) that could cause catastrophic harm, including mass deaths or severe financial loss, within the next five years. These risks involve dangerous AI capabilities, weapon development, cyberattacks, unfair social impacts, competitive pressures, and widespread misinformation.
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Researchers asked global experts to assess 24 AI risks from 2025 to 2030.
Experts found 18 risks have at least a 10% chance of causing catastrophic outcomes.
Catastrophic outcomes include over 1 million deaths, $100 billion in losses, or major societal damage.
Top risk: AI with dangerous powers causing mass harm (21.5% chance).
Other key risks: AI used to create weapons or cyberattacks (21%), unfair benefit distribution causing inequality (18%), rushed AI development leading to errors (16.6%), and AI spreading false information (12.8%).
Some safety measures might reduce harm, but risks remain over 10% likely.
The study highlights the need for careful AI safety rules as AI technology grows rapidly.
AI also brings benefits like increased productivity and automation, but risks should be addressed.
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