Christian Bittar, a former Deutsche Bank trader jailed for manipulating the Euribor interest rate, has had his conviction overturned by the UK Court of Appeal. This decision follows similar overturns of convictions for other bankers involved in the interest rate rigging scandal related to the 2008 financial crisis.
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Christian Bittar was convicted in 2018 for manipulating Euribor, a key benchmark interest rate.
The UK Court of Appeal quashed his conviction, and he attended the hearing via video link from Switzerland.
Earlier, five ex-Barclays bankers also had their convictions overturned in related trials.
The scandal involves banks misrepresenting their lending rates to boost profits during the 2008 financial crisis.
Nineteen traders were convicted in total between 2015 and 2019; now eighteen have been acquitted.
Only one trader, Peter Johnson, remains convicted but has applied to appeal his case.
New evidence uncovered suggests central banks and governments may have influenced or covered up wrongdoing in the setting of interest rates.
The freed traders and their families spoke about the years lost due to the legal battles and look forward to moving on.
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The president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops criticized the Pentagon’s plan to livestream the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad. The execution is scheduled for December 3, 2024, and would be the first public military execution livestreamed in the U.S. in nearly 100 years.
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Nidal Malik Hasan, a former Army psychiatrist, will be executed by firing squad for a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood that killed 13 and injured over 30.
The execution is set for December 3, 2024, at Fort Hood, Texas.
The Pentagon announced the execution will be livestreamed to the public.
Archbishop Paul S. Coakley called the livestream a “barbaric promotion of a culture of death.”
This would be the first publicly livestreamed execution in the U.S., as public executions ended in the 1930s.
The Death Penalty Information Center said there is no record of any previous U.S. execution being livestreamed.
The decision has raised questions about the death penalty and how it is carried out in the U.S.
President Donald Trump’s administration is currently in charge of the military and this decision.
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President Donald Trump’s approval rating fell to 30 percent in a new survey by Pew Research. The survey showed that 68 percent of people disapprove of how he manages his job, especially in areas like foreign policy, the economy, and immigration.
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The Pew Research survey was released on Thursday.
President Trump’s approval rating is now at 30 percent.
68 percent of respondents said they disapprove of his job performance.
The main areas of dissatisfaction are foreign policy, the economy, and immigration enforcement.
Trump’s approval has been steadily dropping since he returned to office.
The survey reflects public opinion on Trump’s current term as president.
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Joshua Kerry, 28, is accused of murdering Ann Widdecombe and preparing terrorist acts, linked to a political motive. Prosecutors say he had a strong hostility toward the Reform UK party and acted with extremist views.
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Joshua Kerry is charged with the murder of Ann Widdecombe.
He is also charged with preparing terrorist acts.
Kerry had an extreme left-wing or anti-establishment mindset.
The murder is said to have a political and ideological motive.
Kerry conducted online reconnaissance of important people and groups.
He traveled to Nigel Farage’s home and tried to break in 15 months before the murder.
The two charges will be tried together at the Old Bailey court.
The trial is scheduled to begin on 8 June next year, with a hearing on 29 January.
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President Donald Trump is campaigning in red states amid voter dissatisfaction. Various news topics were covered including Hurricane Isaias approaching the Gulf Coast, a crackdown on train cargo theft, and Senate candidates debating for midterm elections.
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President Trump is actively campaigning in states that traditionally support the Republican Party.
Hurricane Isaias is threatening the Gulf Coast, prompting preparations.
Authorities are increasing efforts to stop theft from trains.
Senate candidates participated in debates related to upcoming midterm elections.
There are reports of a trial beginning for a former police officer involved in a woman's death.
Federal disaster relief has been approved for Wisconsin residents affected by recent struggles.
The article mentions other news such as an ex-cop trial, a political scandal, and updates on investigations at Cornell University.
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The Dinard Film Festival in Brittany, France, is celebrating British and Irish movies. This year’s festival features films like "Rose of Nevada," starring Callum Turner and George MacKay, and an Irish movie called "Trad" that includes music. The festival may face financial problems that could threaten its future.
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The Dinard Film Festival focuses on British and Irish films.
It has helped launch famous movies such as "The Full Monty" and "Billy Elliot."
This year, actor Ben Hardy is a jury member for the festival.
Director Mark Jenkin’s film "Rose of Nevada" is competing for the top prize, the Hitchcock d’Or.
Callum Turner and George MacKay star in "Rose of Nevada."
The film "Trad" introduces a musical element to the festival’s program.
The festival has been held for over 30 years in the Breton resort of Dinard.
Financial difficulties may put the future of the festival at risk.
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A large fight occurred during a Memphis city council meeting about plans to build artificial intelligence (AI) data centers. Memphis Mayor Paul Young responded to the incident in an interview with CBS News.
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The fight happened at a Memphis city council meeting.
The disagreement was about proposed AI data centers in the city.
Memphis Mayor Paul Young addressed the incident publicly.
The discussion around AI data centers caused strong reactions.
The event attracted media attention, including coverage by CBS News.
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The Secret Service director, Sean Curran, said using a fake plane to protect President Trump at the NATO summit is a common security practice. He expressed regret that the use of this decoy plane was made public.
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Secret Service Director Sean Curran was interviewed on 60 Minutes by Norah O'Donnell.
Curran confirmed that the decoy plane used for President Trump at the NATO summit is not the first time such a tactic has been used.
The purpose of the decoy plane is to enhance the security of the president during high-profile events.
Curran wished that details about the decoy plane had not been reported publicly.
Deputy Director Matthew Quinn also participated in the interview.
This information was shared within an extensive CBS News segment covering various topics.
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The article offers tips on how to protect yourself from fraud and theft when shopping online. It warns about common problems like stolen cargo, fake prices, and online scams, and suggests ways to shop safely.
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Online shopping can involve risks such as cargo theft, suspicious pricing, and scams.
Cargo theft means items are stolen while being shipped to buyers.
Suspicious pricing includes fake discounts or wrong product prices designed to trick shoppers.
Online scams can involve fake sellers or fake websites to steal money or personal information.
Experts recommend ways to protect your money and personal data while shopping online.
Being cautious can reduce the chance of losing money or getting scammed.
The article was shared by CBS News with tips from Kelly O’Grady.
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Five people were seen coming out of a manhole on the Upper East Side of Manhattan early in the morning. They left the scene in a black SUV and no one has been arrested so far.
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The incident happened around 2:10 a.m. on East 82nd Street in New York City.
At least one woman was among the five people climbing out of the manhole.
They left the area driving a black SUV toward East End Avenue.
Police and the city’s Department of Environmental Protection arrived at the scene.
Officers recovered two shovels and two other tools from the site.
No arrests have been made related to this event.
Last month, two people were arrested for a similar reason, entering manholes to look for valuables in sewers.
Those arrested last month were charged with trespassing and conspiracy.
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Heavy rain caused floods and mudslides in Santiago, Chile. These floods swept away cars, damaged buildings, and forced people to leave their homes. At least six people were hurt during the event.
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Torrential rain hit Chile’s capital, Santiago.
Mudslides caused by the rain swept cars through the streets.
Floods affected homes, hospitals, and schools.
Residents had to evacuate their houses.
Authorities reported at least six injuries.
A driver recorded video from inside a car as it was swept away by the floods.
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Pete Hegseth supports livestreaming the execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009. Critics compared this idea to ISIS executions, but the article explains that public executions were common in the past and Hasan's case is different because he had a trial and conviction.
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Nidal Hasan killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009.
Hasan was sentenced to death by a military jury in 2013 after a court-martial.
His execution by firing squad is scheduled for December 3 and may be livestreamed.
Pete Hegseth supports livestreaming the execution to show justice and consequences.
Critics compared the livestream idea to ISIS execution videos.
Historically, public executions were normal in Western societies until the late 1800s and early 1900s.
ISIS’s executions were different because they were brutal, without fair trials, and intended to terrorize and recruit.
Hasan’s case involved a legal trial and is seen as more "merciful" compared to ISIS executions.
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Hurricane Isaias has grown stronger and is now a category three hurricane with winds of 120 mph. It is expected to hit the US Gulf Coast late Friday, bringing strong winds, heavy rain, and a storm surge.
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Isaias is the first hurricane of the Atlantic season.
The hurricane has reached category three strength.
Hurricane hunter planes are flying into the storm to collect data.
Winds are measured at 120 mph (193 km/h).
Landfall is expected late Friday on the US Gulf Coast.
Storm surge and hurricane watches have been issued in affected areas.
This hurricane season has been unusually quiet so far.
The El Niño weather pattern is reducing hurricane formation this year.
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A federal immigration officer shot a 28-year-old Dominican man named Oscar Belgal in the neck while trying to arrest him in New York. Belgal survived the shooting and was treated in the hospital, but the exact reason for the shooting has not been fully explained by authorities.
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The shooting happened in New York on a Thursday afternoon.
Oscar Belgal was driving a car with a 5-year-old boy inside when he was shot.
The officer involved was part of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation targeting Belgal.
The Department of Homeland Security said the officer fired his weapon during the incident, causing injury to Belgal.
City Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said that Belgal was pulling into a parking spot when the officer, who was not in uniform and had his gun out, approached.
Belgal tried to move the car forward and then at least one officer fired seven shots.
Belgal was hit below his left ear and survived the shooting.
The incident sparked protests and criticism from local officials about the federal immigration actions under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Families of journalists who died while reporting for Fox News in Ukraine are suing the network. The journalists were injured or killed by a Russian strike near Kyiv in March 2022.
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The incident happened on March 14, 2022, near Kyiv, Ukraine.
A Russian strike hit the Fox News crew during their reporting.
Reporter Benjamin Hall was seriously injured in the attack.
Two other Fox News journalists were killed in the strike.
The families of the deceased journalists claim Fox News prioritized the story over their safety.
Lawsuits have been filed against Fox News by these families.
NPR’s David Folkenflik spoke about the case on the media show Scoop by FRANCE 24.
French prosecutors have launched a war-crimes investigation related to the death of a photojournalist in Ukraine.
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Hurricane Isaias is approaching the Gulf Coast and could cause dangerous flooding. Experts warn that this flooding may increase the risk of infections from Vibrio vulnificus, a bacterium known as "flesh-eating bacteria," which thrives in warm coastal waters and can cause serious illness if it enters open wounds.
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Hurricane Isaias is the first Atlantic hurricane of 2026 and is forecasted to bring a life-threatening storm surge to the northern Gulf Coast.
Vibrio vulnificus is a bacterium found in warm coastal and brackish waters that can cause severe infections, often called "flesh-eating bacteria."
People can become infected by eating raw or undercooked shellfish or by exposing open wounds to contaminated water.
Symptoms include diarrhea, stomach pain, nausea, fever, and severe wound infections that may destroy skin tissue.
After Hurricane Ian in 2022, southwest Florida had a 1,100% increase in Vibrio infections compared to normal years, with 11 deaths linked to the infections.
Similar infection spikes were seen after Hurricanes Katrina in 2005 and Milton/Helene in 2024.
Health officials advise people to avoid floodwater if they have open wounds and to seek medical help quickly if infection signs appear.
Florida has already reported more Vibrio vulnificus cases and one death this year, mostly linked to summer recreational water exposure.
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A businessman and supporter of President Trump named Eric Deters says Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. Ambassador to Greece, asked him to pay $100,000. He claims this payment was a "quid pro quo," meaning it was a favor exchanged for access to officials in President Trump's administration.
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Eric Deters is a businessman who supports President Trump.
Deters says Kimberly Guilfoyle asked him to wire $100,000.
Kimberly Guilfoyle is the U.S. Ambassador to Greece.
Deters claims the payment was requested as a "quid pro quo."
"Quid pro quo" means giving something to get something in return.
The payment was said to secure access to Trump administration officials.
The report is part of a larger news segment shared by CBS News.
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Eric Deters, a businessman and supporter of President Donald Trump, told CBS News that Kimberly Guilfoyle asked him for $100,000 to cover her American Express bill. He said the money was requested in exchange for her help with the Trump administration.
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Eric Deters is a Trump donor and businessman.
Deters claims Kimberly Guilfoyle asked him for $100,000.
The money was needed to pay her American Express credit card bill.
Deters says Guilfoyle offered help with the Trump administration in return.
This claim was shared in an interview with CBS News reporter Weijia Jiang.
Kimberly Guilfoyle is an ally of President Donald Trump.
The article focused on this allegation only, with no further details.
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A new survey shows that most Americans are very worried about the rising cost of living, especially prices for gas, food, housing, and health care, ahead of the November midterm elections. The economy is the top issue for voters, although opinions differ on how President Trump’s policies have affected economic conditions.
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74% of U.S. adults are very concerned about gasoline and energy prices, up from 60% in July and 43% in January.
84% of registered voters say the economy is very important to their vote in the November 3 midterm elections.
Inflation rose 3.4% over the 12 months ending in August, with energy prices increasing 16.3%, mainly due to the U.S.-Israel war in Iran.
Americans’ concerns about the cost of food (73%), health care (69%), and housing (66%) are also high.
48% of Americans are very concerned about people who want jobs being unable to find work, up from 44% in July 2026.
Views of President Trump’s economic policies have worsened: 65% say his policies made the economy worse, up from 52% in January.
Among Republicans, positive views of Trump’s economic impact dropped from 57% to 39%, while negative views nearly doubled from 18% to 35%.
Among Democrats, 91% say Trump’s policies worsened economic conditions.
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Police in Missouri say a 16-year-old girl named Persephone Berger was killed in a hit-and-run accident. Her family says they have questions about the police’s explanation of how she died.
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The victim is Persephone Berger, a 16-year-old teenager from Missouri.
She was struck and killed in a hit-and-run incident.
Police have released information about her death.
Berger’s family doubts the accuracy of the police’s account.
The case is currently under investigation.
The incident has raised public and family concerns about the circumstances of the death.
No further details about the driver or vehicle involved are provided in this report.
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