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A seaplane crashed into Puget Sound in Washington. All the passengers survived and were seen climbing out of the plane in a video. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is investigating the accident.
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The crash happened in Puget Sound, Washington.
The plane involved was a seaplane.
Everyone on board survived the crash.
Passengers were captured on video climbing out of the crashed plane.
The crash caused a fire, but there were no deaths.
The NTSB is leading the investigation to find out why the crash happened.
CBS News shared the video and reported on the incident.
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The new UK Chancellor, John Healey, announced several financial measures including a cut in VAT on household energy bills, a cap on bus fares, and a reduction in business rates for certain venues. The programme also discussed issues like frozen personal tax thresholds, water poverty affecting nearly two million households, and attitudes towards gifts and inheritance tax.
Key Facts
John Healey is the new Chancellor of the Exchequer in the UK.
VAT on household energy bills will be cut starting in October.
Bus fares in England will be capped from January.
Business rates for pubs, clubs, and live music venues in England will be cut by 20% from April.
Nearly two million households in England and Wales are in water poverty, meaning they spend more than 5% of their income on water bills.
Water poverty causes some people to be unable to pay water bills and fall into debt with water companies.
A survey found that over 80% of people aged over 45 believe parents and grandparents should give money to younger generations while still alive rather than leave it as inheritance after death.
The personal tax threshold remains frozen, which could affect many taxpayers.
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SpaceX launched its Starship rocket in its first test flight after the company started selling shares to the public. The rocket launch followed SpaceX's record-breaking initial public offering (IPO), although the company’s stock price has fallen sharply since then.
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SpaceX conducted its first test flight of the Starship rocket since going public.
The company recently completed the largest IPO in history.
After the IPO, SpaceX’s stock price dropped significantly.
Elon Musk is the founder and leader of SpaceX.
The Starship is a large rocket designed for space missions.
This launch marks an important milestone for SpaceX after becoming a public company.
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The article discusses how political movements built around unique and unconventional candidates tend to be closely tied to those individuals. It suggests that such movements may struggle to continue after the original leader steps down or loses influence.
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Some political candidates create strong, personal connections with their supporters.
These connections often form unique political groups or movements.
The movements are strongly linked to the original candidate’s personality and style.
When the candidate is no longer leading, the movement may weaken or disappear.
Examples mentioned include candidates like George Wallace and President Donald Trump.
The article implies that the survival of these movements depends heavily on the leader’s ongoing presence.
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Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev told Russian President Vladimir Putin that the war in Ukraine should end during a meeting in Siberia. Meanwhile, Ukrainian drone attacks targeted a Siberian oil refinery and other locations inside Russia, causing damage and casualties.
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Kazakhstan's President Tokayev urged Putin to stop the war during talks in Omsk, Siberia.
Tokayev said young people are dying and called for a freeze of the conflict and peace talks.
Ukrainian drones struck a Siberian oil refinery in the Tyumen region, setting it on fire.
More than 300 Ukrainian drones were reportedly launched into Russia, hitting distant regions.
Russian-installed authorities in occupied Ukraine said a Ukrainian strike killed 12 people, including children, at a seaside camp in Kyrylivka.
Ukraine has been increasing strikes on Russian forces and infrastructure to pressure Moscow to negotiate.
Russian forces say Ukrainian attacks also killed several people in various Russian-held areas.
UN officials have warned that civilian deaths have risen recently in the nearly 4.5-year-long conflict.
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More than 250,000 people have been forced to leave their homes because of wildfires in Spain and France. Both countries are using large numbers of firefighters, soldiers, and aircraft to try to control the fires, which have been worsened by heatwaves and strong winds.
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Around 70,000 people evacuated in central Spain and 197,000 in France, including near Bordeaux.
Spain declared a national emergency over the wildfires for the first time ever.
France called it probably the largest peacetime evacuation in the country's history.
A total of 1,500 soldiers in France and multiple aircraft, including a military cargo plane, are helping fight the fires.
Firefighters use trenches and fire retardants, while authorities urge people in danger zones to leave immediately.
No deaths have been reported, but several French firefighters have been injured.
Dry forests caused by long heatwaves and climate change helped the fires spread quickly.
So far in 2023, Spain has lost 130,000 hectares to fires and France over 98,000 hectares, setting a new record in France.
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A fourth firefighter, Nathan Matthews, has died from burns after being caught in a fast-moving wildfire near the Colorado-Utah border in late June. Three other firefighters died at the scene, and the western US is facing many large wildfires this summer due to dry weather and heat.
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Nathan Matthews, 43, died on July 26 from burns sustained in a wildfire operation in Mesa County, Colorado.
Matthews was part of a helitack crew, firefighters dropped by helicopter to fight fast-spreading fires in remote areas.
On June 27, Matthews and colleagues were trapped in a "burnover," when fire blocks all escape routes.
Three other firefighters, Emily Barker (38), Nick Hutcherson (27), and Sydney Watson (26), died at the scene.
The firefighters used emergency shelters to protect themselves from the flames.
Matthews and another firefighter were taken for medical treatment; the condition of the other injured firefighter is unknown.
The western US has faced many large wildfires this summer due to drought, hotter weather, and changing winds.
Firefighters are preparing for possible worsening fires in Oregon, especially near the city of Bend.
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Iran-backed Houthi rebels said they launched missiles and drones toward Saudi Arabia. They said this was to respond to Saudi air strikes on Yemen’s city of Hodeida.
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The Houthi group is supported by Iran.
Houthis fired missiles and drones at Saudi Arabia.
They said the attacks were retaliation against Saudi strikes.
Saudi Arabia carried out air attacks on Hodeida, a coastal city in Yemen.
Brig. Gen. Yahya Saree is the spokesperson for the Houthi rebels.
Saree announced the military operations on social media.
The conflict involves Yemen and Saudi Arabia, with Iran backing the Houthis.
The situation is part of ongoing tensions and fighting in the region.
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Many poorer countries spend more money paying back debts than on educating children. This happens because creditors have stronger legal claims on government money than the right to education, leading to fewer resources for schools, teachers, and students.
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113 countries with 6.1 billion people spend more on debt payments than on education.
In low-income countries, debt payments are almost four times the education budgets.
18 heavily indebted countries spend at least five times more on debt than education.
Poor countries paid $415 billion in debt interest in 2024 alone.
More money leaves poor countries to pay creditors than the new financial aid they receive.
Creditors have legal rights to government money, but the right to education has no enforcement tools.
Some debt-for-education swap programs exist, like those with France and Germany, helping build schools and provide meals.
These programs cover only a small part of debt and depend on creditor approval.
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UNESCO added the archaeological site of Sebastia in the West Bank and five castles in southern Lebanon to its World Heritage List despite Israel’s opposition. These sites were also placed on the List of World Heritage in Danger due to ongoing conflicts in the region.
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UNESCO inscribed Sebastia and five Lebanese castles on its World Heritage List during a meeting in South Korea.
Israel opposed the decision and asked UNESCO to reject the nominations, calling them a misuse of cultural heritage.
Sebastia is an archaeological site near Nablus, linked to the ancient biblical Kingdom of Israel, with remains from the Iron Age to Islamic periods.
The Palestinian delegation first nominated Sebastia for World Heritage status in 2012 to help protect the site.
Israel does not recognize a Palestinian state and is planning land expropriations near Sebastia amid settler violence concerns.
The five castles in Lebanon’s Mount Amel region show architectural influences from Crusader, Ayyubid, and Mamluk periods.
Beaufort Castle, one of the listed castles, was seized by Israeli forces during a deep military operation in Lebanon in 2026.
Israel left UNESCO in 2019, accusing the organization of bias and downplaying its historic ties to the area.
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The United States has not carried out any airstrikes on Iran for the first time in two weeks. This pause follows 13 nights in a row of U.S. military strikes.
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The U.S. conducted 13 consecutive nights of airstrikes targeting locations in Iran.
On Friday night, the U.S. stopped airstrikes on Iran.
This break in attacks marks the first pause in two weeks.
The information was reported by CBS News correspondent Charlie D'Agata.
The reason for the pause in strikes was not explained in the report.
The ongoing strikes had been part of U.S. military actions in the region.
The status of future U.S. military actions against Iran was unclear at the time.
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Ukrainian forces attacked holiday camps in the Zaporizhzhia region partly occupied by Russia, killing 11 people, including four children. In response, Russian drone strikes hit areas in Ukraine's Sumy region, killing three people, while Russia reported attacking Ukrainian drone storage sites. This ongoing exchange of attacks continues amid hopes for a diplomatic resolution being diminished.
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Ukrainian attacks in Zaporizhzhia killed 11 people, including four children, and wounded 16.
The Zaporizhzhia region is partly occupied by Russian forces.
Russian drone strikes in Sumy region killed three people, including postal service drivers.
Russia claimed to have hit Ukrainian drone storage and launch facilities in Sumy.
Ukrainian drones struck oil and fuel facilities in Russia’s Tyumen, Yekaterinburg, and Rostov-on-Don regions.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy warned of possible large Russian missile attacks in the next 48 hours.
President Donald Trump and President Zelenskyy plan to meet in Washington soon.
Romania shot down drones that entered its airspace, an issue tied to the Ukraine conflict.
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An 83-year-old man went missing while hiking in the Grand Canyon. After being lost for over 24 hours, a helicopter spotted him, and rescue teams helped bring him to safety.
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The lost person was an 83-year-old hiker.
He got separated from a friend during their hike.
He was missing for more than one day.
A helicopter found him from the air.
Rescue workers then guided him to a safe location.
The rescue took place in the Grand Canyon area.
The event was reported on July 25, 2026.
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"Teen takeovers" are large gatherings of young people organized through social media that have grown popular across the U.S. These events have sometimes led to violence, property damage, and arrests, causing concern among city officials and police who are trying different ways to prevent problems while some teens say these events offer a sense of freedom and connection.
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Teen takeovers are social gatherings organized by youths on platforms like Instagram, involving music, dancing, and large crowds.
These events have been linked to shootings, thefts, and vandalism in cities including Chicago, Raleigh, Pensacola, and Newport Beach.
Police and city officials are using measures like curfews, fines for parents, and close monitoring to stop or control these gatherings.
Some places, like Florida, have considered using gang-related criminal laws to address organized takeovers.
Critics argue harsh punishments may not stop teens from attending and may unfairly target those just looking for fun.
Some community leaders prefer combining parental and community involvement with policing to reduce conflicts.
The trend partly stems from restricted social interactions during the COVID-19 pandemic and limits on teen gatherings in public venues.
Teens involved say the events make them feel free and socially connected outside usual restrictions.
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The National Guard revealed a plan to spend $292 million on housing for up to 2,000 service members deployed in Washington, D.C. The contract was given to the company Placemakr, which specializes in corporate lodging.
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The National Guard will spend $292 million on housing for service members in D.C.
Up to 2,000 apartment-style units will be provided.
The housing is meant for National Guard members deployed in the capital.
The contract is the largest ever for lodging by the National Guard.
Placemakr, a corporate lodging company, was awarded the contract.
Placemakr has previously worked with Hilton.
This effort is part of the National Guard’s plans to support its personnel during deployments.
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Measles cases in the United States have reached their highest level in more than 30 years, with 2,318 confirmed cases so far this year. The rise is linked to lower vaccination rates and multiple outbreaks, especially among children and teenagers.
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The U.S. has recorded 2,318 measles cases in 2026, the most since 1991.
Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000, but outbreaks still occur when the virus is brought in from abroad.
There have been 35 new measles outbreaks this year, with 93% of cases connected to these outbreaks.
Vaccination rates for the MMR vaccine among kindergarteners dropped from 95.2% in 2019-20 to 92.5% in 2024-25.
Herd immunity to prevent measles spread usually requires about 95% vaccination coverage.
South Carolina and Utah have the highest number of cases, with 670 and 522 respectively.
About 69% of cases are in people 19 years old and younger, who are more vulnerable to serious complications.
Most measles cases come from unvaccinated Americans who catch the virus while traveling abroad, not from international visitors.
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The Harris County District Attorney’s Office said that the substance found in the van of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was fatally shot by immigration agents in Houston, was not illegal drugs. Officials confirmed that drug tests came back negative.
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by immigration agents in Houston.
Investigators found a substance in his vehicle after the shooting.
Tests showed the substance was not narcotics or illicit drugs.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office confirmed these test results.
This information was made public in early June 2024.
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A former top food safety official criticized President Donald Trump’s administration for poor handling of a parasite outbreak called cyclospora, which has made thousands of people in the U.S. sick. The official called for an independent review of the government’s response, citing confusion and mixed messages from federal agencies.
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Cyclospora is a tiny parasite that causes an illness with severe diarrhea.
Over 4,000 confirmed cases of cyclospora illness have been reported in the U.S., with possibly thousands more affected.
Frank Yiannas was the deputy commissioner for food policy at the FDA from 2018 to 2023 under both President Trump and President Biden.
Yiannas described the government’s handling of the outbreak as close to “catastrophic” due to poor management and communication.
The FDA initially linked the outbreak to lettuce from Taylor Farms, a Taco Bell supplier, but then retracted the claim; Taylor Farms said FDA apologized, which the FDA denies.
The FDA still believes Taylor Farms’ lettuce is connected to the outbreak and has recalled the product.
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the outbreak is “under control,” even as investigations grew to include thousands more cases across nine states.
Yiannas recommends a review of the government response with congressional or independent oversight to prevent future mismanagement.
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James Talarico, a Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, is campaigning along the Texas-Mexico border to win back Hispanic voters who shifted to the Republican Party in the 2024 election. He focuses on economic issues and criticizes the current system, while Republicans have gained support partly due to border security concerns.
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James Talarico is running for U.S. Senate in Texas as a Democrat.
He is trying to win back Hispanic voters who supported Republican President Donald Trump in 2024.
Hispanic voters along the Texas border switched partly because of concerns about border crossings and high living costs.
Border crossings have decreased since 2024, but the cost of living remains high.
Talarico criticizes the economic system as unfair and targets Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, his Republican opponent.
The Texas border communities have personal experience with migration issues.
Republican candidates have been successful in Texas recently, but Democrats see a chance to improve.
National polls show declining Hispanic approval of President Trump since he took office.
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A Cyclospora outbreak linked to recalled iceberg lettuce from Mexico has caused at least 1,947 illnesses across nine U.S. states, making it one of the largest outbreaks recorded. Health officials expect the number of confirmed cases to rise as the investigation continues.
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The outbreak is connected to iceberg lettuce sourced from central Mexico and recalled by Taylor Farms de Mexico.
At least 1,947 people are infected, with 98 hospitalizations and no deaths reported as of July 24.
The affected states include Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia.
Cyclospora is a tiny parasite that infects the small intestine, usually spread by eating contaminated food or water, especially fresh produce.
Symptoms start about one week after exposure and include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, and fatigue; these can last weeks without treatment.
The CDC and FDA are investigating, and the CDC has confirmed 4,173 lab-confirmed cases this season, with thousands more under review.
Cyclosporiasis became better known in the 1990s after outbreaks linked to imported fruit like raspberries, leading to increased monitoring.
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