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In 2026, the United States has seen numerous airplane accidents, including a recent Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crash in Miami that killed at least five people. Federal records show over 600 accidents have happened this year involving various types of aircraft, from private planes to military jets, with investigations ongoing for many incidents.
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Between January 1 and September 7, 2026, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) recorded 609 airplane accidents in the U.S.
The Amazon Prime Air cargo plane crashed on September 6 at Miami International Airport, killing at least five people and injuring five others.
The crashed Boeing 767-300 had landed from San Juan, Puerto Rico, and struck vehicles after leaving the runway at high speed.
Other major incidents include an Air Canada plane accident at LaGuardia Airport on March 22 that killed two pilots.
A Beech C90 air ambulance crashed in New Mexico on May 14, killing four people involved in patient transport.
A B-52 military bomber crashed after takeoff in California on June 15, killing all eight crew members aboard.
A small plane crashed on a highway in Texas on June 16, killing one person and injuring five law enforcement officers.
In 2025, there were 1,017 aviation accidents recorded nationwide, including a deadly collision near Washington, D.C.
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The chair of the UK government’s science and technology research agency, Matt Clifford, stepped down after taking a full-time job with the AI company Anthropic. His dual roles raised concerns about conflicts of interest, leading to criticism from lawmakers and calls for clearer rules on government and tech company ties.
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Matt Clifford was chair of the UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria), which funds new science and technology projects.
He accepted a full-time job at Anthropic, an AI firm known for the Claude chatbot, to lead its government relations outside the US.
Clifford kept both jobs for a time, sparking worry about a conflict of interest since Anthropic could be funded or regulated by Aria.
Labour MP Chi Onwurah formally raised concerns about the conflict in a letter to the AI minister.
Clifford agreed to step down from Aria by November 6 to avoid distractions and conflicts.
The resignation highlighted a pattern of UK government officials moving between public roles and AI companies, including former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and others.
AI experts, like Geoffrey Hinton, have warned about the risks of uncontrolled advanced AI and supported legislation to limit AI development.
Clifford had previously advised Keir Starmer on AI and was active in UK tech and AI safety initiatives.
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Sophie Collins, a woman from Hampshire, UK, bought a new apartment and began decorating it. Soon after moving in, she developed health problems caused by mold in the apartment, which delayed her decorating plans while the mold was treated.
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Sophie Collins, 29, bought an apartment earlier this year and planned to decorate it in a colorful, maximalist style.
She began feeling unwell with symptoms such as fatigue, cough, headaches, sinus pressure, stuffy nose, and sneezing shortly after moving in.
Symptoms were linked to mold exposure, which can cause irritation to the nose, throat, eyes, and skin according to the CDC.
Mold was found mainly near the windows and blinds, but some may have been hidden under paint.
Specialists confirmed high moisture and humidity levels in the apartment, creating conditions for mold growth.
The apartment was treated for mold, and Collins’s symptoms went away after treatment.
She must wait a full year before painting or wallpapering to avoid disturbing the mold treatment.
Collins shared her story on TikTok and is currently focusing on small projects and furniture while waiting to resume decorating fully.
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Netflix has started making a third Inbetweeners film with the original actors returning. The film continues the story of four teenage friends from the popular British TV show and movies.
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Netflix announced the production of a new Inbetweeners film.
The original main actors Simon Bird, James Buckley, Blake Harrison, and Joe Thomas will star again.
The show first aired from 2008 to 2010 and had two successful films released in 2011 and 2014.
The story is about four friends navigating school and teenage life.
The film’s creators, Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, are writing and directing it.
The first movie made £65.1 million, and the second made £46.6 million at the box office.
It is not yet known if some supporting actors, like Emily Atack and Emily Head, will return.
A trailer shows the characters getting into Simon’s yellow Fiat car before the film’s start.
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CBS Mornings Deals offers special discounts on various products that can make daily life easier. People can visit the website cbsdeals.com to find and buy these items with the discounts.
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CBS Mornings Deals features products with exclusive discounts.
These products aim to improve everyday lifestyle.
Discounts are available by visiting cbsdeals.com.
CBS earns commissions when customers buy through their site.
The deals are promoted during CBS Mornings broadcasts.
The discounts are exclusive, meaning they are not widely available elsewhere.
Viewers can access deals on different devices like phones or computers.
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Dr. Suzanne Garfinkle-Crowell, a psychiatrist and author, spoke about how the language used in therapy is changing the way people express their feelings. She aims to make talking about mental health easier and more understandable for everyone.
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Dr. Suzanne Garfinkle-Crowell is a psychiatrist and author of the book "Girlhood, Translated."
She appeared on CBS Mornings to discuss therapy language.
Therapy speak refers to the special words and phrases used in mental health treatment.
This language shift is influencing how people describe their emotions.
Dr. Garfinkle-Crowell wants to change how therapy language is used to make it clearer and more relatable.
The goal is to help people feel more comfortable discussing mental health topics.
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A Frito-Lay employee named Paris Carlock was killed by a stray bullet at a Sam’s Club store in Nashville while working early Sunday morning. Police believe the shooting may be related to a nearby argument at a bar and are investigating the incident.
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The victim, Paris Carlock, was 55 years old and from Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
The shooting happened around 4 a.m. at a Sam’s Club on Antioch Pike in Nashville.
Carlock was working on inventory in the chip aisle when struck in the head by a bullet.
Police think the bullet came through a metal wall of the store.
The shooting may be linked to a fight outside a nearby bar called Lavou Lounge.
People removed from the bar continued arguing outside, and gunshots were heard as vehicles left the area.
Carlock was found in the parking lot and later died at a hospital.
Law enforcement are asking for tips and offering a cash reward for information.
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The article is about Lindsay Crouse, a journalist and author, who discusses her new book titled "The Case for Quitting: The Surprising Benefits of Opting Out." She talks about why quitting certain things in life can be helpful.
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Lindsay Crouse is a journalist and author.
She wrote a new book called "The Case for Quitting: The Surprising Benefits of Opting Out."
The book explores how quitting can be a positive choice.
The interview took place on "CBS Mornings."
The discussion was available through CBS News and their app.
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The UK government has paused plans to reorganize local councils after receiving new legal advice showing potential law issues. Some local councils have challenged the plans legally, and the government will review decisions in many areas before moving forward, while some local elections will happen on current boundaries.
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The UK planned to replace the current two-tier local government system with fewer, larger councils called unitary authorities or "mega-councils."
Legal advice suggested some reorganization plans might not be lawful, leading the government to pause those plans.
Several councils, including Kent and Essex, have launched or considered legal challenges against the government’s proposed changes.
Plans for reorganization in Essex, Hampshire, Norfolk, and Suffolk have been withdrawn.
Local elections scheduled for May 2027 will use existing council boundaries.
The government’s Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government said Surrey’s plan will continue as planned with two new councils starting in 2027.
Local leaders welcomed the pause, as some viewed the reforms as costly and potentially harmful to services.
The government says it remains committed to changing local government but wants to ensure the process is legal and fits new government priorities.
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The Trump administration has expressed strong concerns about the UK government’s plan to make social media platforms like YouTube give more attention to traditional broadcasters such as the BBC. The US warns this could lead to censorship and harm freedom of speech online by favoring certain media sources over others.
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The UK plans to require social media platforms to promote established broadcasters more in their algorithms.
The Trump administration fears this could lead to censorship and restrict independent journalism.
The US sees the UK plan as a possible example for authoritarian governments to control online content.
The UK government argues the plan is to fight misinformation and support public service broadcasters struggling due to digital platform competition.
Social media companies and online creators worry that boosting traditional media could lower the visibility of independent content creators.
The US embassy in London issued a statement emphasizing the importance of free and open internet and warning against government influence on content algorithms.
The plan would apply only within the UK, but the US shows readiness to defend American-based tech companies globally.
President Trump has a history of criticizing mainstream media and is currently involved in a lawsuit with the BBC.
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A cargo jet operated for Amazon crashed after overrunning the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday, killing five people and injuring five others. Investigators are looking into the cause, with early reports suggesting the plane landed too fast and far down the runway amid stormy weather.
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The crash happened around 2 p.m. Sunday when the Boeing 767 cargo plane came from San Juan, Puerto Rico.
The plane overshot the runway, crossed a perimeter road, and stopped in a parking lot, where it caught fire.
Five people died and five others were injured; details about the victims have not been released yet.
Video showed the jet landing fast and far down the runway, which experts say is unusual and dangerous.
Storm clouds and strong winds were present during landing, possibly contributing to the crash.
Miami airport does not have “arresting beds,” special materials used at some airports to stop overrunning planes safely.
Emergency responders rescued people trapped in the plane and nearby vehicles; about 200 emergency workers responded.
The plane was a 32-year-old Boeing 767 converted from passenger to cargo use in 2015 and operated by contractor 21 Air.
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The traditional phone greeting "hello" is being used less, especially by younger people who prefer informal or no greetings when answering calls. This change is also linked to new phone technology and a rise in AI scams that copy voices from greetings to trick people.
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The word "hello" appeared in writing about 200 years ago, evolving from older attention-getting words.
Edison chose "hello" as the telephone greeting because phones made time-based greetings like "good morning" less useful.
Many young people now answer calls with informal phrases or no greeting at all.
A survey showed 40% of people aged 18-24 think it is okay to answer the phone without saying anything first.
Conversations today often continue across text and calls, so formal greetings are seen as less necessary.
AI scammers can copy your voice greeting to impersonate you and ask your friends or family for money.
Experts advise not saying "hello" first to unknown callers to avoid being tricked by AI voice scams.
The classic phone greeting "hello" may become outdated because of these social and technological changes.
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The far-right party Alternative für Deutschland (AfD) won 44% of the vote in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, marking the biggest far-right state election victory since World War II. The AfD may govern the state if it can form coalitions or gain support, challenging the current political landscape and raising questions about the mainstream parties' refusal to work with them.
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AfD won 44% of the vote in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, nearly reaching a majority.
This is the strongest far-right victory in a German state since the Nazi era.
The AfD opposes immigration, supports Russia, and wants policies like deportations, banning rainbow flags in schools, and stopping new wind farms.
The party leads far ahead of the ruling Christian Democrats (CDU), who got about 17%.
AfD's leaders want to govern but need partners since they lack an outright majority.
Mainstream parties refuse to join or support AfD-led governments, making coalition talks difficult.
The election result challenges the CDU and Chancellor Friedrich Merz's leadership.
Another small party, BSW, might cooperate quietly with AfD, but larger parties reject it.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, has been spotted at Soho Farmhouse, a luxury countryside retreat in north Oxfordshire, sparking rumors that she and Prince Harry may be settling in the area. The couple's children are enrolled at a local school, and the location is popular among celebrities and some members of the royal family.
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Meghan was seen arriving at Soho Farmhouse early in the morning and met senior staff by name.
Soho Farmhouse is a luxury retreat with a spa, guest cabins, and a pool, known for celebrity visitors.
The Sussex family previously rented a house in Great Tew, near famous neighbors like the Beckhams.
Meghan and Harry’s children, Archie and Lilibet, are attending a local school with privacy measures in place.
Soho Farmhouse does not allow photos inside and has banned Meta glasses to protect privacy.
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, members of the royal family, are regular visitors to Soho Farmhouse.
Meghan has a long connection to Soho House and Soho Farmhouse, including hosting her hen party there.
Prince Harry plans to attend charitable events in the UK soon, including the WellChild awards.
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The article suggests that the Democratic nominee for president in 2028 will probably be someone who is currently a governor. Governors have important jobs and enough authority to make things happen for the people they serve.
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The 2028 Democratic presidential candidate is expected to be a governor.
Governors hold executive powers at the state level.
They have duties to serve the needs of their citizens.
Being a governor gives experience in managing government functions.
Governors often use their position to build a political reputation.
This experience can help when running for president.
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American farmers face problems because of drought and expensive animal feed. These challenges force some farmers to sell their herds of livestock to manage their costs.
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Drought conditions are hurting farming areas in the United States.
The cost of feed for animals has risen significantly.
High expenses make it hard for farmers to keep their livestock.
Some farmers decide to sell their herds as a result.
Selling herds helps farmers reduce losses and handle financial pressure.
This issue affects the farming community’s income and operations.
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President Donald Trump is leading several large construction and renovation projects in Washington, D.C., including a new White House ballroom, a Triumphal Arch, a renovation of the Kennedy Center, and rebuilding a golf course. These projects have different sizes and costs, with some funded by private donations and others using federal money, and some facing legal challenges.
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The new White House ballroom and East Wing is the most expensive project, planned to be 90,000 square feet and finishing by summer 2028.
President Trump says the ballroom will cost no more than $400 million and be funded by his money and private donations, but reports suggest the cost might reach $600 million with over half funded by taxpayers.
The Supreme Court allowed construction on the ballroom to continue despite ongoing lawsuits.
The John F. Kennedy Center is set for a $257 million renovation funded by Congress but is facing legal battles over adding Trump’s name to the building.
A judge ordered Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy Center facade and blocked the planned closure for renovation.
The center’s board later decided to put Trump’s name back with a longer title that highlights his role in the renovation.
The Justice Department says donations for the Kennedy Center might stop without Trump’s name on the building.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick mentioned President Trump could raise up to $500 million in donations for the Kennedy Center renovation.
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A judge declared a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy case because the jury could not agree on a verdict. This means the trial ended without a decision, and the case may be tried again later.
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The judge declared a mistrial on Friday.
Jurors could not agree on a verdict in the case.
Lindsay Clancy is the defendant in this trial.
A mistrial means there was no final decision by the jury.
The case could be retried with a new jury in the future.
The trial details and charges were not fully resolved.
This news was reported by Caroline Polisi for CBS News.
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A new survey shows that most Americans are worried about the number of food recalls and are less confident that recalls protect public health. Many people avoid buying certain food categories or brands after recalls, especially women, but only a small number refuse to ever buy a recalled brand again.
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94% of U.S. adults are concerned about food recalls, up from 93% in 2025.
Confidence in the effectiveness of recalls dropped from 85% to 80%.
A salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican jalapeño peppers caused 431 illnesses across 32 states.
An outbreak of cyclospora linked to iceberg lettuce caused over 11,000 illnesses and two deaths across 20 states.
67% of adults have avoided an entire food category after a recall, up from 60% last year.
66% are hesitant to buy the same product or brand after a recall, up from 59% in 2025.
Allergen contamination caused 45.2% of recalls from 2021 to 2025; bacterial contamination accounted for 22.6%.
Total food recalls rose by 21.4% from 2021 to 2025; high-risk (Class I) recalls increased by 36.4%.
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