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Derrick Adams is a well-known artist who creates colorful works showing Black life in America. His art focuses on everyday moments of joy and safety that reflect the experiences of Black people.
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Derrick Adams is 56 years old and originally from Baltimore, Maryland.
He is famous for his bright, colorful style that often mixes paint and fabric.
Adams' current exhibition, "View Master," is displayed at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston.
His artwork shows Black life in a positive, joyful way, highlighting moments of relaxation and normalcy.
Adams talks about "Black joy" as doing everyday things despite risks caused by racial history.
Some people think his work is "too light" and does not show enough of the struggles Black people face.
Adams believes artists should share many sides of their experience, including joy and individuality.
His work is seen as important for expanding how American art shows contemporary Black culture.
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A study using data from Denmark found that people taking GLP-1 drugs had 17% fewer long-term sick leaves compared to those not taking these drugs. The research suggests these medications may help reduce extended absences from work.
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The study used data collected from Denmark.
GLP-1 drugs are a type of medication often used for diabetes or weight management.
People on GLP-1 medications had 17% fewer long-term sick leaves.
Long-term sick leave means being absent from work for a long time due to illness.
The study shows a link between GLP-1 use and reduced extended absences.
This may indicate benefits of GLP-1 drugs beyond health, possibly improving work attendance.
The research does not specify the exact reasons for fewer sick leaves.
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Israeli settlers, supported by the military, have attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to at least two mosques and damaging homes. These incidents followed a clash in the town of Tal where four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed, leading to increased military actions and settler violence.
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Around 30 Israeli settlers entered the town of Tal near Nablus and fired weapons during a confrontation with Palestinians.
Four Palestinians and two Israelis died in the clashes; soldiers killed a Palestinian man who had seized a settler’s rifle.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered troops to enter Palestinian villages, search homes, seize weapons, and make arrests.
Settlers torched a mosque in Qusra village and attempted to burn another mosque near Kour, but worshippers stopped the fire.
Surveillance footage showed settlers setting fire to a Palestinian home in Beit Furik.
Since Friday, there have been at least 30 settler attacks across the West Bank, a significant rise compared to previous months.
The number of such attacks in the first half of 2026 increased by 63% compared to the second half of 2025.
Since October 2023, over 1,185 Palestinians, including 250 children, have been killed in the West Bank; 87 Palestinians have died in 2026 alone, with 21 killed by settlers.
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Ryan Gosling will play the main character in a new Marvel movie about Ghost Rider, a motorcycle-riding anti-hero. The film is planned for release in 2028 and will be directed by Shawn Levy.
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Ryan Gosling was announced as Ghost Rider at San Diego Comic-Con.
Ghost Rider is a character who gains powers after making a deal to save his surrogate father.
This will be the third Ghost Rider movie, following ones released in 2007 and 2011.
The film will be directed by Shawn Levy, known for directing other Marvel movies.
Gosling and Levy have worked together before on a Star Wars movie set to release next year.
Marvel Studios President Kevin Feige mentioned fans often asked about Gosling joining the MCU.
Gosling expressed excitement about finally playing the role he wanted for a long time.
The movie is part of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, a series of interconnected superhero films.
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A small study found that older women who ate all their meals within nine hours and avoided food for four hours before bedtime showed slight improvement in mental skills compared to those who ate over a longer period. While the results are early, researchers say eating within a shorter time and not eating late at night may help protect brain function as people age.
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The study involved 47 women aged 50 to 79 with overweight or obesity.
Participants cut 500 calories daily for six months; 26 ate within a 9-hour window (around 10am to 6pm).
Both groups lost a similar amount of weight (about 7 kg or 15 lbs).
Women who restricted eating to 9 hours did better on tests of spatial planning and problem solving.
They also showed signs of fewer errors in memory and learning tasks.
Both groups performed similarly on multitasking and reaction time tests.
The study was presented at the American Society for Nutrition meeting in Maryland.
Researchers suggest timing of meals may affect brain health due to body clock, metabolism, and inflammation.
Many people eat over 14 hours a day, but fasting longer overnight may improve health measures like weight and blood pressure.
Experts say these early findings need confirmation from larger, peer-reviewed studies before firm conclusions.
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Brandon Newsom, a senior Pentagon official, is no longer working for the Department of the Navy after hidden-camera footage showed him criticizing President Donald Trump. The Navy did not say if he was fired or left on his own.
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Brandon Newsom was placed on administrative leave after undercover footage surfaced.
The footage showed Newsom criticizing President Donald Trump and discussing undoing his policies.
Newsom called Trump "a textbook narcissist" and criticized the conflict with Iran.
The video was released by conservative activist James O'Keefe.
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao confirmed Newsom is no longer employed by the Navy.
The Navy said Newsom’s conduct was inappropriate and against its standards.
It was not disclosed whether Newsom was fired or resigned.
Newsom’s remarks included issues with Pentagon religious services and federal employee changes.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, appeared as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia, where Prince Harry surprised her with a video call during the show. The couple visited Australia privately in April and combined charitable visits with paid events.
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Meghan was a guest judge on MasterChef Australia and filmed the episode in Melbourne in April.
Prince Harry called Meghan live on the show, and she greeted him warmly.
Contestants were asked to cook a dish "fit for a duchess," but Meghan asked to be called simply by her first name.
Meghan shared that her husband likes traditional dishes like meat and potatoes, while she prefers grilled fish.
Their children, Archie and Lilibet, help with cooking and are good eaters.
Meghan’s appearance on the show received mixed reviews from critics and online viewers.
Meghan has her own cooking and lifestyle show called With Love, Meghan, which is nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award.
The couple, no longer working royals, recently visited the UK privately, meeting King Charles and Queen Camilla.
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Parents of students who died by suicide after an exam paper leak in India said that changing the education minister will not bring their children back. Pralhad Joshi became the new education minister after protests led to the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
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A leak of exam papers in India led to several student suicides.
Parents of these students expressed that no political change can undo their loss.
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as education minister due to scandals related to exams.
Protests by the Cockroach Janta Party pushed for this leadership change.
Pralhad Joshi was appointed as the new education minister following Pradhan’s resignation.
The situation has caused public outcry over the handling of the exam process.
The focus is on the emotional impact on families and accountability in education.
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Since May, there have been over 11,000 reported cases of cyclosporiasis, an illness caused by a parasite, across 41 states. Experts link this outbreak to cuts and changes made by the Trump administration to food safety programs and rules.
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More than 11,000 cyclosporiasis cases have occurred since May in 41 U.S. states.
The Trump administration reduced staff at the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) and CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention).
A national advisory committee focused on preventing germs in food was disbanded.
An early-warning program that tracked certain harmful germs was cut back.
A rule to trace food contaminants from farms to stores was delayed.
Experts say these changes have weakened food safety and call for national attention to improve it.
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The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) plans to remove a 50-year-old safety rule called ALARA, which aimed to keep radiation exposure as low as reasonably possible. While the maximum radiation limits will stay the same, the NRC wants to replace ALARA with a new system that adjusts safety steps based on radiation risk.
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ALARA (As Low As Reasonably Achievable) is a safety principle used for 50 years to minimize radiation exposure.
NRC proposes to remove ALARA but keep maximum radiation dose limits unchanged.
The new approach is called a "graded approach" with safety measures depending on potential radiation exposure.
This change aligns with President Donald Trump’s goal to expand nuclear energy production in the U.S.
The Energy Department has already stopped using the ALARA standard.
NRC officials say the changes will clarify safety rules, not weaken them.
Current nuclear plants likely won’t see big changes, but new smaller reactors may be built faster.
Radiation limits remain below levels known to cause health issues like cancer.
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Russian missile attacks hit Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine on Sunday, causing fires and injuring several people. In response, Ukraine launched drone strikes on Russian-held areas, killing civilians and slowing Russian military advances.
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Russian missiles struck Kyiv early Sunday, causing fires and injuring at least three civilians.
Russian attacks also hit other Ukrainian cities, killing at least two people.
Ukrainian drone attacks targeted Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine, killing four civilians in Horlivka.
Russia said it shot down 133 Ukrainian drones over its territory and nearby waters overnight.
Kyiv’s mayor reported debris from missile strikes set fire to buildings and cars.
Drone strikes in Kharkiv killed one person and wounded six others, including children.
A Russian glide bomb in Zaporizhzhia killed one man and wounded six more.
Ukrainian drone attacks have slowed the Russian army’s advances inside Russia, causing fuel shortages there.
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The CBS News Almanac segment for July 26 reviews important historical events that happened on this date in the past. It provides viewers with a look back at notable moments in history.
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The segment is part of the "Sunday Morning" show on CBS News.
It focuses on events that occurred on July 26 in previous years.
The program aims to inform viewers about historical milestones.
The Almanac can be accessed through the CBS News app or website.
It serves as a regular feature to highlight past news and anniversaries.
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Thousands of students from the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) protested in New Delhi demanding education reforms, resulting in Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan’s resignation. The government agreed to pay compensation to families of students affected by exam issues and promised no criminal cases against protesters in BJP-ruled states, but some arrests and police actions have continued.
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The CJP held large protests near the Indian Parliament demanding education reforms.
Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigned after the protests.
Protesters demanded compensation for families of students who died by suicide due to exam paper leaks and cancellations.
The government agreed to provide maximum possible compensation under rules, about $105,000 per family for about 20 families.
The CJP also demanded no criminal charges against protesters and an apology from police forces for the crackdown.
The government said it would stop pursuing criminal cases in BJP-ruled states and withdraw existing ones.
Despite this, arrests and police action against protesters continued in some BJP-ruled states such as West Bengal, Assam, and Bihar.
Police have not apologized publicly for the July 20 crackdown; CJP leaders have threatened legal action against officers involved.
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Rural areas in the United States are aging faster than cities, with many seniors wanting to stay in their small towns despite challenges like loneliness and limited resources. Programs like Aging in Community, supported by President Trump's Rural Health Transformation Program, help connect neighbors to support elderly residents and improve their quality of life.
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Rural America has many seniors, with some counties having over 20% of residents aged 65 or older.
Loneliness and social isolation are common health risks for older people in rural areas.
Some seniors prefer to stay in their small towns rather than move to cities.
President Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill" includes a $50 billion Rural Health Transformation Program to improve healthcare access for rural seniors.
Jane Strommen from North Dakota State University leads the Aging in Community program, which organizes neighbors to help elderly people.
Retired nurse Kyla Sanders visits isolated seniors, helps with small tasks, and organizes social activities.
These local efforts aim to provide support that federal healthcare programs may not fully offer, improving seniors' sense of belonging and well-being.
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Many rural counties in the United States have a growing number of older adults, with at least 20% of residents over 65 in these areas. A program in North Dakota called Aging in Community helps older people in these rural places stay connected with their neighbors to reduce loneliness and improve health.
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Since 2010, the number of counties with at least 20% of residents aged 65 or older has nearly tripled.
This increase mainly affects rural areas in the heartland of the U.S.
Older adults in these areas face higher risks of loneliness and social isolation.
A program named Aging in Community operates in North Dakota to help rural seniors.
The program works by encouraging neighbors to build social connections.
Reducing loneliness is important for improving the health of aging seniors.
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Researchers are tracking two large great white sharks traveling north along the East Coast, including near New York beaches. At the same time, shark sightings have increased in New York, leading to several temporary beach closures and more monitoring efforts.
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A 12-foot, 1,000-pound female great white shark named Ernst was first seen near Montauk, New York, in June and is moving toward Atlantic Canada.
Another shark called Contender, nearly 14 feet long and over 1,650 pounds, is following a similar path.
Shark sightings at Rockaway Beach, Queens, reached 23 between late May and early July 2026, including a record 16 in the first five days of July.
New York has increased drone, boat, and aerial monitoring, which helps spot sharks more easily.
Environmental changes, such as more bait fish and warming ocean temperatures, may be attracting more sharks closer to shore.
Several beaches, including Point Lookout and Rockaway Beach, have been temporarily closed due to shark activity.
A swimmer suffered a non-life-threatening bite likely from a small sand tiger shark at Jones Beach over the July Fourth weekend.
Scientists say shark presence is a sign of a healthy ocean and that serious shark attacks remain very rare worldwide.
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Most Americans say the conflict with Iran is harder than President Donald Trump expected and expect it to last months or years. People feel uncertain and frustrated about the situation, especially because they don’t have clear information about what is happening daily in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Many Americans want to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and stop Iran’s nuclear program and threats in the region.
Most people prefer ending the war rather than pushing for more demands from Iran.
Republicans are more likely now to support continuing the conflict after a ceasefire deal failed.
Younger Americans are more likely than those over 65 to want the war to end soon.
People feel they do not get clear daily updates about the situation in the Strait of Hormuz.
Most believe President Trump presents the conflict more positively than reality.
Approval of the military action remains low and stable, with mixed opinions on which side has the advantage.
Economic concerns like rising gas prices and inflation influence people’s views on the conflict and the president’s handling of it.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. military will test the testosterone levels of service members aged 30 and older every year. Those with low levels may be offered testosterone replacement therapy, but the policy is new and some medical experts say measuring and treating low testosterone is complicated.
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The new policy requires military members 30 and older to get annual testosterone level tests.
Service members under 30 can choose to take the test voluntarily.
Testosterone replacement therapy is optional if a soldier is found to have low levels.
Low testosterone means a hormone level below about 280 to 320 nanograms per deciliter in men, but exact thresholds vary.
Testosterone levels naturally decline by about 1% to 2% each year starting around age 30 to 40 in men.
Symptoms of low testosterone can include low sex drive, fatigue, and loss of muscle mass.
Medical experts note that testosterone levels change a lot and not everyone with low levels needs treatment.
The Defense Department has not fully explained how the policy will work in detail.
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A pediatric doctor compares the TV series "The Pitt" and "The Bear" in how they show hospital and medical work. The doctor says "The Bear" better captures the intense, stressful training and teamwork doctors experience.
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The doctor works in a pediatric intensive care unit.
"The Pitt" shows emergency room staff fighting issues like insurance problems, shootings, and mental health.
The doctor helped advise "The Pitt" to make it realistic.
"The Bear" more accurately shows the hard, demanding training for chefs and doctors.
Both chefs and doctors face long training, exhaustion, and sometimes mental health challenges.
The doctor relates a harsh chef boss in "The Bear" to tough medical mentors during training.
Both professions strive for perfection despite stress and sleep deprivation.
The shows illustrate the strong teamwork needed in hospitals and kitchens.
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The article explores why people today often feel empty despite having many ways to entertain themselves. It compares modern society to historical periods of decadence, where wealth and excess coexisted with cultural decline but also creative breakthroughs.
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People have many options for enjoyment today, such as shopping, exotic food, online content, gambling, or chatting with AI.
Despite these options, many feel bored or emotionally empty, described as an "age of decadence without pleasure."
The idea of decadence dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times, marked by wealth and excess leading to cultural decline.
Historical examples include Roman emperors like Elagabalus and Nero known for extreme indulgence and cruelty.
Both conservatives and some leftist thinkers today view modern Western societies as experiencing stagnation or decline similar to past decadent cultures.
In contrast, some see decadence as inspiring unique artistic creations, such as in the late 19th century when artists challenged mainstream values.
The decadents rejected ideas of usefulness and profit, valuing pleasure for its own sake and pushing social and artistic boundaries.
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