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The United States is pausing military strikes against Iran. Basketball star LeBron James has signed with the Philadelphia 76ers. SpaceX completed its first flight after going public on the stock market.
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The U.S. government has temporarily stopped strikes targeting Iran.
LeBron James, a professional basketball player, joined the Philadelphia 76ers team.
SpaceX flew its first mission after its Initial Public Offering (IPO), meaning it sold shares to the public for the first time.
The news was covered on CBS Saturday Morning on July 25.
The information is available on the CBS News app and website.
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Many U.S. states are holding large amounts of unclaimed money that belongs to people. This money can come from old bank accounts, insurance policies, or other sources. Individuals can search for and claim these funds by following certain steps.
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States hold billions of dollars in unclaimed funds.
These funds come from things like forgotten bank accounts and insurance payments.
The money is held until the rightful owner claims it.
People can search for unclaimed money online through state websites.
Claiming the money usually requires filling out a simple form and proving identity.
Each state has its own system for managing unclaimed funds.
Checking for unclaimed money is free and can be done at any time.
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The article discusses how some politicians use anger toward wealthy people to gain power. It suggests that this strategy is common and has been used for a long time in politics.
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Politicians sometimes blame wealthy people to get support from the public.
This tactic plays on people's anger and frustration.
Using such methods can help politicians gain more power.
The idea of wealthy people not paying their "fair share" is described as a myth in the article.
The article connects this tactic with socialist ideas that have been used repeatedly.
The practice of targeting the rich for political gain is described as old and common.
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A small plane crashed into a family home in Ganderkesee, northern Germany, killing at least one person and leaving another missing. The residents of the house were not home during the crash, and authorities are investigating the cause.
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The crash happened in a residential neighborhood in Ganderkesee, Lower Saxony, Germany.
The small plane lost altitude and hit the roof of a single-family home.
Two people were on the plane; one died and the other is missing.
The home’s residents were not inside at the time of the crash.
Emergency teams evacuated nearby residents within 100 meters for safety.
Power was temporarily cut off along the road near the crash site.
A crisis intervention team was sent to support witnesses and locals.
Police and rescue personnel are still searching for the missing person and investigating the cause.
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An 83-year-old man hiking near the Grand Canyon was rescued after going missing overnight. Search teams used helicopters, drones, and dogs before locating him; he was found in good condition and safely returned.
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The man, Gerald Guinn from Utah, went missing while hiking on July 21 near Kaibab National Forest.
He and another hiker split up to look for a historic object, but Guinn did not reunite with the group.
The other hiker searched alone for hours before calling for help.
Search teams worked overnight using drones and search dogs but found no sign of him.
The next day, helicopter and ground teams joined the search.
A cell phone signal helped rescue teams narrow down Guinn’s location.
Helicopter crews spotted him but could not land due to rough terrain.
Rescue personnel carried Guinn to safety; he was cold but in good spirits and was medically cleared at the end of the rescue.
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After 13 nights in a row of U.S. airstrikes on Iran, there were no U.S. bombings on the 14th night. However, tensions are still high in the Strait of Hormuz, and it is unclear how the talks between the sides are progressing.
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The U.S. attacked Iran every night for 13 days straight.
On the 14th night, there were no U.S. attacks.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a tense area.
The current status of negotiations or talks about the conflict is uncertain.
The report was provided by journalist Mohammad Saleh from Al Jazeera.
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India's education minister, Dharmendra Pradhan, resigned after large protests in Delhi. The protests followed leaks of exam papers and problems with testing. The group leading the protests, called the Cockroach Janta Party, has stopped their demonstrations.
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Dharmendra Pradhan was the education minister of India.
Tens of thousands of young people protested in Delhi.
Protesters demanded Pradhan resign because of exam paper leaks and testing issues.
Pradhan resigned from his position as education minister.
The protests were organized by a group called the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP).
CJP is a national movement that started as a satirical campaign, not a traditional political party.
Police had strongly cracked down on the CJP during the protests.
After Pradhan’s resignation, the CJP called off their protests.
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Lou Koller, the singer and co-founder of the New York hardcore band Sick of It All, died at age 59 after fighting esophageal cancer. The band shared a message honoring his influence and impact on their music and fans worldwide.
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Lou Koller was 59 years old when he passed away.
He co-founded the band Sick of It All in 1986 with his brother Armand Majidi.
Koller revealed his cancer diagnosis in June 2024, which affected his esophagus and stomach.
The band canceled a European tour during his cancer treatment.
After chemotherapy, he was declared cancer-free in May 2025, but the cancer soon returned.
Sick of It All released 12 studio albums and gained fans around the world.
The band described Koller as an iconic frontman and a source of positivity at shows.
Sick of It All was about to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2026.
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A large fire broke out at an industrial site near Rettendon, Essex, spreading to a fertiliser store and causing a major explosion. Twenty firefighters were taken to the hospital, with all of them released after treatment, and an investigation into the fire’s cause is ongoing.
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The fire started around 4:50 p.m. at Highlands Farm, near Rettendon, Essex.
The blaze quickly grew and spread to a fertiliser store, which exploded at about 5:46 p.m.
Over 100 firefighters worked to control the fire, and the fire service declared it a major incident.
Twenty firefighters were taken to the hospital; four had minor injuries, and sixteen were checked as a safety precaution.
Three fire engines and two fire service cars were destroyed in the fire.
Some witnesses described the explosion as sounding like a bomb or a sonic boom.
About 25 firefighters stayed at the scene the next day to keep the fire from restarting.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and recovery efforts are ongoing for affected businesses.
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President Biden has stopped his lawsuit that aimed to keep private audio recordings of interviews he gave to a ghostwriter for his memoir. His legal team dismissed the case after a court refused to block the release of the recordings.
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President Biden wanted to prevent the public from hearing certain recorded interviews.
The interviews were given to a ghostwriter who helped write his memoir.
Biden’s lawyers filed to voluntarily dismiss the lawsuit in a Washington, D.C. court.
A panel of judges rejected Biden’s request to stop the recordings from being released.
The lawsuit was dropped shortly after the court’s decision.
This legal action involved the U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C.
The recordings date back several years before the lawsuit.
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Letters written by Morrissey before he formed the band The Smiths are set to be auctioned in London. The letters, written between 1974 and 1979, show his early ambitions and thoughts on music and politics, and are expected to sell for about £22,000.
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The letters were written by Morrissey between the ages of 14 and 20.
They were addressed to his pen friend Simon Pitt, who later became Birmingham's poet laureate.
The letters reveal Morrissey's ambition to be a rock star, actor, or writer.
Morrissey wrote about attending a Sex Pistols concert and changed his opinion about them.
The letters mention Morrissey's involvement with early punk bands, including The Nosebleeds.
Some letters discuss political views, including his reaction to Margaret Thatcher becoming prime minister.
The collection will be auctioned by Dawsons Auctioneers on 26 August.
The Smiths, with Morrissey as lead singer, were key figures in British indie rock during the 1980s.
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President Donald Trump's approval rating among rural American voters fell from a positive net rating of +2 in June to a negative net rating of -12 in July, according to a Fox News poll. While he remains more popular in rural areas than nationwide, the drop highlights shifting opinions in a key part of his voter base amid ongoing economic concerns.
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A Fox News poll from July 17-20, 2026, surveyed 1,003 registered voters with a ±3% margin of error.
Among rural voters, Trump's approval was 44% and disapproval was 56%, leading to a net approval of -12.
This was a 14-point drop from June, when his rural net approval was +2 (51% approve, 49% disapprove).
Nationally, Trump’s overall approval rating remains low at 39% approve and 61% disapprove (net -22), almost unchanged since May.
Rural voters have historically been a strong support base for Trump and the Republican Party.
Economic issues like inflation, fuel and fertilizer costs affect rural voter opinions.
Trump’s administration responded by focusing on the upcoming November 2024 election and emphasizing continuing policy efforts.
Shifts in rural voter approval may impact Republican performance in coming elections, especially in competitive areas.
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A Minnesota woman, Shiloh Hendrix, was found guilty of disorderly conduct after a video showed her using a racial slur against an autistic Black child at a playground. Following the verdict, a fundraiser she created has received renewed financial support, with some donors leaving racist comments.
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The incident happened in April 2025 at a playground in Rochester, Minnesota.
Hendrix used the N-word toward an 8-year-old Black autistic child during a confrontation.
The child’s family said the encounter was harmful due to the child’s age and autism diagnosis.
Hendrix was convicted only of disorderly conduct, not for using the racial slur.
She was fined $1,000, put on probation, and ordered to do community service, with no jail time unless probation is broken.
Hendrix started a fundraiser claiming she needs money because she and her family were harassed online and had to relocate.
The fundraiser has raised over $844,000 of a $1 million goal, with some supporters posting racist messages.
The city attorney stated Hendrix admitted to hateful behavior and showed no remorse while benefiting financially.
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Large youth protests called the Cockroach Janata Party have taken place in India, demanding accountability after exam paper leaks led to students having to retake important exams. Indian celebrities have been criticized for not supporting the protesters, who accuse them of ignoring domestic issues despite benefiting from their fans.
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Hundreds of thousands of young Indians protested against exam paper leaks affecting 2 million students.
The protests began on June 20 and have involved long sit-ins under difficult weather conditions.
The education minister resigned due to pressure from the protests, a rare event under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government.
Police responded to peaceful protests with batons, teargas, and alleged pellet guns.
Protesters and supporters criticized famous Indian actors and cricket stars for remaining silent or giving weak support.
Bollywood is seen as politically influenced by Modi’s ruling party, leading stars to avoid openly opposing the government.
Some celebrities’ comments echoed government concerns about political manipulation of the protests.
Actor Aamir Khan was criticized for distancing himself from activist Sonam Wangchuk, linked to the protest movement.
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A recent report from Anthropic, an AI company, shows that AI has not caused large job losses so far and its use is still limited. Experts now believe AI may change work in complex ways without causing a sudden collapse in employment.
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Anthropic co-founder Dario Amodei previously said AI could eliminate half of entry-level jobs within five years.
The company’s March report found no clear rise in unemployment among workers vulnerable to AI since late 2022.
AI tools like Anthropic’s Claude only perform about one-third of tasks in computer and math jobs, far below their potential.
AI has not yet led to big jumps in productivity or major economic changes compared to past tech booms.
OpenAI’s CEO Sam Altman doubts AI will cause a massive loss of jobs.
Economists note the world is not changing as fast as some early AI predictions suggested.
The “O-ring” analogy explains that AI’s imperfect performance may increase the value of human work it cannot do.
AI adoption is growing quickly, but research on its full job impact is still new and results may change over time.
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Two US Forest Service biologists were kidnapped by a father and son in a remote California forest in July. After about 15 hours and law enforcement negotiations, the hostages were safely released and the kidnappers surrendered without violence.
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The victims were two biologists surveying frog habitats in Shasta-Trinity National Forest, California.
Joseph Charles Henrichsen, 49, and his son Phoenix, 23, carried out the kidnapping on July 16-17.
The kidnappers restrained the women with zip ties and held them in a trailer near Gumboot Lake Campground.
Joseph Henrichsen called a USFS ranger and left a voicemail demanding an FBI agent for talks.
Law enforcement, including the FBI hostage team, surrounded the area after drone footage confirmed the situation.
Negotiations lasted several hours; Joseph claimed to have a grenade and threatened to use it.
Both hostages were released, and Joseph and Phoenix Henrichsen surrendered without incident around 2:30 a.m.
They face federal kidnapping charges and may receive life sentences and a $250,000 fine if convicted.
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A recent study shows that in the United States, middle-class incomes have not kept up with rising prices caused by inflation in most states. Only two states have experienced income growth that matches or exceeds inflation.
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Inflation means the general rise in prices for goods and services.
Middle-class income is the typical earnings of middle-income families.
In most US states, middle-class income growth is less than the rate of inflation.
This means the middle class is effectively earning less in terms of what their money can buy.
Only two states have managed income growth that keeps up with or beats inflation.
The findings highlight financial challenges faced by the middle class across much of the country.
The study provides data state-by-state on where the middle class is most affected by inflation.
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A woman shares her experience of losing her husband, Sean, who was a successful orthopedic surgeon and former army lieutenant colonel, to suicide. She explains that Sean struggled with undiagnosed depression and anxiety but felt unable to seek help because of the pressure to appear strong in his professional and social roles.
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Sean was an orthopedic surgeon and former lieutenant colonel in the army.
He loved outdoor activities and his role as a father to their three children.
The family moved from Georgia to Washington State in 2022.
Sean took his own life on September 30, 2022.
He suffered from depression and anxiety that were never formally treated.
Sean and his wife talked about seeking professional help many times, including two weeks before his death.
Sean avoided therapy and medication because he feared it would damage his professional credibility and sense of self.
The article highlights how men in medicine and the military often feel pressured to hide vulnerability and avoid asking for help.
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Karim Khan, the former chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), was removed from his position after facing sexual assault allegations. His lawyers say the removal is politically motivated because he pursued investigations into war crimes by Israeli leaders.
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Karim Khan was the chief prosecutor of the ICC before being removed.
He faced sexual assault allegations that led to his removal.
Khan’s lawyers claim the allegations are part of a political campaign against him.
The lawyers say the political motivation is linked to Khan investigating Israeli leaders for war crimes.
The ICC is an international court that investigates serious crimes like war crimes and crimes against humanity.
Soraya Lennie reported on the situation.
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