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More than 40 U.S. states have high error rates in their SNAP food assistance payments, which could soon make them pay part of the program’s costs. The Trump administration’s new rules say states with error rates above 6% must share funding responsibilities starting next year, aiming to reduce mistakes and improper payments.
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SNAP stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and helps low-income people buy groceries.
SNAP benefits are funded by the federal government, but states share administrative costs equally with the federal government.
The Trump administration introduced rules requiring states with over 6% payment errors to pay part of SNAP benefit costs.
In Fiscal Year 2025, the national SNAP payment error rate was 10.62%, with errors meaning benefits paid too much or too little.
41 states and Washington DC have SNAP error rates above 6% and may face financial penalties unless they improve.
Alaska has the highest error rate at 23.15%, much higher than the 6% limit.
States with the lowest error rates include South Dakota (2.47%), Idaho (3.85%), and Wyoming (3.96%).
Improper SNAP payments totaled over $10 billion last year, highlighting the scale of the issue.
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The U.S. House of Representatives voted 214 to 208 to pass a resolution directing President Donald Trump to end military actions against Iran without Congress's approval. Some Republicans joined Democrats in opposing the president's handling of the conflict, especially after several U.S. service members died and fighting increased.
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The House passed a war powers resolution introduced by Democrat Pramila Jayapal to limit military action against Iran.
The resolution directs President Trump to stop U.S. forces from fighting Iran unless Congress approves it.
Four Republicans sided with Democrats in voting for the resolution.
The vote follows the deaths of U.S. service members caused by Iranian attacks.
President Trump ended a monthlong ceasefire with Iran on July 10 and notified Congress that military actions resumed.
The War Powers Resolution of 1973 requires the president to notify Congress within 48 hours of starting hostilities and limits military action to 60 days without congressional approval.
The Trump administration argues that renewed hostilities reset the 60-day limit and also contests the constitutionality of the War Powers Resolution.
The administration requested $67 billion to fund the conflict and replenish military supplies, as well as $1.5 trillion funding for the Pentagon next year.
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President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. reached an agreement with Saudi Arabia on a civilian nuclear program. The deal requires Saudi Arabia to normalize relations with Israel and does not allow uranium enrichment.
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President Trump said Saudi Arabia must normalize relations with Israel under the Abraham Accords as part of the deal.
The nuclear program is civilian, meaning it is meant for peaceful purposes.
The agreement forbids Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium, a process that can be used to make nuclear weapons.
Some experts worry the deal lacks strong measures to prevent Saudi Arabia from enriching uranium to weapons-grade levels.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt held a news briefing about the agreement.
The deal is seen as significant for U.S.-Saudi relations and regional security in the Middle East.
The news conference was scheduled for 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time.
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The United States is planning a deal to help Saudi Arabia develop peaceful nuclear technology. This has raised concerns that it could lead to Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern countries seeking nuclear weapons, increasing regional tensions.
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The U.S. will assist Saudi Arabia in developing nuclear technology for peaceful purposes.
Saudi Arabia has said it would try to get nuclear weapons if Iran does.
Turkey and Egypt have also expressed interest in their own nuclear capabilities.
The U.S. has a similar nuclear agreement with the United Arab Emirates, which includes strict international inspections.
Israel, the only confirmed nuclear power in the region, opposes the Saudi deal.
President Trump stated the deal would not allow Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium, a key step in making nuclear weapons.
Saudi Arabia wants normalized relations with Israel as part of the agreement, but Israel demands progress on Palestinian statehood first.
Experts warn the deal could set a precedent encouraging other countries to demand similar nuclear rights.
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A large wildfire is burning through pine forests in southwestern France near the popular tourist area of Arcachon. Around 12,000 people, including tourists staying at campsites, have been evacuated to keep them safe.
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The wildfire is affecting about 2,000 hectares of forest.
The fire is located near Arcachon, a well-known tourist spot in southwest France.
Nearly 12,000 people have been forced to leave their homes and campsites because of the fire.
The wildfire is burning mainly in pine forests, which can catch fire easily.
Authorities are managing evacuations to protect residents and visitors.
The event is happening during a time of heatwave and dry conditions.
This wildfire is part of a larger pattern of natural disasters linked to climate factors.
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The House of Representatives voted 214-208 to pass a resolution asking President Donald Trump to stop military actions in Iran. The vote included support from some Republicans and all Democrats, but the resolution is symbolic and does not change the law.
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The House passed the resolution to limit President Trump's military campaign in Iran.
Four Republicans joined all Democrats in supporting the measure.
The vote was 214 in favor and 208 against.
The resolution tells President Trump to end hostilities but has no legal power.
This is the second time the House has passed a similar resolution against the Iran war effort.
The resolution gained momentum after three U.S. troops died recently in the region.
Many Republicans support the military campaign, but some want more debate and oversight.
The Senate is preparing to vote on a similar resolution, but it faces challenges there.
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Federal law protects most workers from being fired because of a wage garnishment for one debt. However, if an employee has two or more wage garnishments for different debts, the employer may be allowed to fire them. Some states have stronger laws to protect workers from being fired over wage garnishments.
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Wage garnishment means a court orders your employer to take part of your paycheck to pay a debt.
Employers cannot fire employees over a single wage garnishment under federal law.
If an employee has multiple wage garnishments for different debts, federal law allows an employer to fire them.
Many states have stronger laws that prevent firing due to any wage garnishment.
State laws on wage garnishment protections and limits vary widely.
Wage garnishment usually happens only after creditors try other ways to collect, including lawsuits.
Workers can explore debt relief options, like debt settlement, before garnishment occurs.
Employees worried about their rights should check state laws or talk to a lawyer.
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Israel’s national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, joined thousands of Jewish activists who entered the al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem, an area considered very holy and sensitive. This action broke a long-standing agreement that bans non-Muslim prayer in the site, causing strong reactions from Palestinians, neighboring countries, and international groups.
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Itamar Ben-Gvir, Israel’s far-right security minister, entered the al-Aqsa mosque compound with thousands of Jewish extremists.
Under a decades-old agreement, non-Muslims are not allowed to pray at the compound, which is called al-Haram al-Sharif by Muslims and Temple Mount by Jews.
Ben-Gvir has changed rules to allow Jewish visitors to pray and bring religious materials, breaking the status quo.
The Palestinian religious ministry said these visits aim to cause a religious war in the region.
The visit happened on Tisha B’Av, a Jewish holy day marking the destruction of two ancient temples on the site.
The Jordanian government condemned the storming and asked the world to pressure Israel to stop violating holy sites.
Israeli police arrested 16 Jewish suspects after violence against Palestinians and damage to a Muslim cemetery near the compound.
Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu supports Jewish prayer at the site but claims the status quo agreement has not been broken.
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The Senate Judiciary Committee held two days of hearings about Todd Blanche's nomination for U.S. attorney general. Some senators expressed concerns about whether Blanche would remain loyal to President Donald Trump.
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Todd Blanche was nominated for the position of U.S. attorney general.
The Senate Judiciary Committee conducted hearings over two days to review his nomination.
Senators questioned Blanche about his potential loyalty to President Donald Trump.
The hearings aimed to evaluate Blanche's qualifications and views on the role.
Loyalty to the sitting president is a common concern during such nominations.
The committee’s review will influence whether Blanche is confirmed for the job.
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The House of Representatives passed a resolution to limit President Trump’s ability to engage in military action against Iran. The vote was 214 to 208, with all Democrats and four Republicans supporting the measure.
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The House passed a war powers resolution focused on Iran.
The resolution aims to restrict President Trump’s military actions without congressional approval.
The vote count was 214 in favor and 208 against.
All Democrats supported the resolution.
Four Republicans joined the Democrats: Reps. Tom Barrett, Warren Davidson, Thomas Massie, and Brian Fitzpatrick.
The resolution was sponsored by Rep. Pramila Jayapal from Washington.
The resolution reflects ongoing concern about the President’s military decisions involving Iran.
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Oil prices rose sharply after the Houthi militia group, which is connected to Iran, attacked tankers in the Red Sea. The price of Brent crude oil went over $100 per barrel due to these events.
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The Houthi militia group carried out attacks on ships in the Red Sea.
The Houthis are aligned with Iran.
Brent crude oil price exceeded $100 per barrel following the attacks.
Oil futures reached about $101 per barrel, more than $25 higher than before.
The situation reflects increased conflict involving Iran and affects global oil markets.
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Andy Burnham announced a 20% cut in business rates specifically for pubs, social clubs, and live music venues, adding to earlier relief efforts. While pub owners welcomed the support, other local businesses like gyms and cafes said they were left out and want similar help.
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The 20% discount on business rates will save the average pub over £1,000.
Pubs face high taxes and rising costs including National Insurance, minimum wage, and inflation.
Some business owners say other sectors like gyms and cafes that serve communities are not included in the relief.
Andy Burnham has made three major policy announcements in three days supporting hospitality.
Business owners called for a fairer tax system and lower duties on specific products like draft beer.
Cafes and restaurants are not receiving this specific business rates discount.
Some say that lowering VAT for hospitality businesses should be a priority over business rates cuts.
The relief targets businesses described as "the heart of the community," but definitions lead to some confusion and exclusions.
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The European Union fined Google about $1 billion for breaking rules that protect fair competition online. The EU said Google gave an unfair advantage to its own products in search results and stopped app makers from sending users to other app stores.
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The EU fined Google 460 million euros (about $1 billion).
The fine is for breaking digital competition laws.
Google favored its own products in its search engine results.
Google limited app developers from directing users to other app stores.
The decision was made by the European Commission, the EU’s executive branch.
The case concerns fair competition on the internet and app markets.
Google must follow rules that keep markets open to all companies.
This is part of ongoing EU efforts to regulate big tech companies.
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Aisha Tyler was initially planned to appear in only six episodes of the TV show "Criminal Minds," but she ended up being part of the series for over ten years. She shared on "CBS Mornings" how playing her role affected her life and talked about working with guest star Connor Storrie.
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Aisha Tyler joined "Criminal Minds" with a short-term role of six episodes.
Her role extended over more than a decade on the show.
She discussed the personal impact of her character on her real life.
The interview was featured on "CBS Mornings."
She spoke about working with guest star Connor Storrie from "Heated Rivalry."
The news was shared by CBS News and highlighted through their app.
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Daniel Siad, a model scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead in his Paris home while under investigation for rape and human trafficking. The probe continues as authorities work to identify others involved in Epstein-related crimes.
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Daniel Siad was accused of rape and organizing human trafficking.
He was connected to Jeffrey Epstein and recruited models for Jean-Luc Brunel, another Epstein associate.
Siad denied the accusations against him.
He was found dead in Paris, and the cause of death has not yet been confirmed by autopsy.
His lawyer said Siad’s death might be linked to stress from the investigation.
Jean-Luc Brunel was found dead in a Paris prison in 2022 while awaiting trial for similar charges.
The Paris prosecutor’s office is continuing the investigation into Epstein-related sex trafficking despite Siad’s death.
Several women recently filed complaints in France accusing another former modeling agent of rape and human trafficking from decades ago.
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President Donald Trump warned Yemen’s Houthi rebels of strong military action after they attacked oil tankers in the Red Sea using missiles and drones. There are global worries that if the Houthis join the Middle East war, the economic damage could increase.
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The Houthi rebels from Yemen launched missile and drone strikes on oil tankers in the Red Sea.
President Trump threatened them with "major military punishment" in response.
The strikes raised international concerns about the Houthis’ involvement in the Middle East conflict.
The economic impact of the war may get worse if the Houthis continue or expand their attacks.
The Red Sea is an important route for global oil shipments.
The situation involves tensions between several countries, including Iran and Saudi Arabia.
US and Saudi Arabia recently agreed on a civilian nuclear deal amid regional conflicts.
The US has spent billions on conflicts related to Iran in the Middle East.
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Actor James Norton talks about his role as a villain in the TV show "House of the Dragon," which is a prequel to "Game of Thrones." He shares that acting as a bad guy has been enjoyable and mentions a scene that almost made him faint while filming.
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James Norton plays a villain in "House of the Dragon."
"House of the Dragon" is a prequel series to "Game of Thrones."
Norton says acting as a villain has been fun.
He talks about a particular scene that made him almost faint during shooting.
The information comes from an interview featured on CBS News.
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Jeffrey Donaldson, a former leader of the Democratic Unionist Party (DUP), was convicted in June 2026 of multiple sex offences against children. Following his conviction, King Charles III officially removed Donaldson’s knighthood and Donaldson was also removed from the Privy Council.
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Jeffrey Donaldson was convicted of 18 sexual abuse charges, including one count of rape involving two women when they were children.
Donaldson served as a Member of Parliament from 1997 to 2024 and was previously DUP leader.
He was awarded a knighthood in June 2016 but it was cancelled by King Charles III after his conviction.
The cancellation was formally announced in The Gazette, an official UK record.
Donaldson requested removal from the Privy Council after his conviction; this was granted in July 2026.
The DUP is conducting an independent review of Donaldson's time in the party.
Donaldson’s legal team filed paperwork to appeal the convictions, with a decision expected around September.
A knighthood can be removed if the honoree is found to have seriously damaged the reputation of the honors system.
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A man named Mohammad Bashir received a life sentence for plotting a terrorist attack on a British military academy, discovered during an investigation of a deadly synagogue stabbing in Manchester. Bashir planned the attack with his friend, Jihad Al-Shamie, who carried out the synagogue attack but was not linked to Bashir’s plot.
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Mohammad Bashir pleaded guilty to preparing an act of terrorism and was sentenced to life in prison with a minimum of 17 years served.
Bashir and Jihad Al-Shamie planned an attack on the UK’s Defense Academy in Oxfordshire, which trains British troops.
Jihad Al-Shamie carried out a stabbing attack at a Manchester synagogue on Yom Kippur, killing one person; he was killed by police.
Bashir drove Al-Shamie to the military academy two months before the synagogue attack to scout the site.
The two men discussed using handheld weapons and a fake suicide vest in their planned attack.
Police found messages about the plot on phones seized from Al-Shamie after earlier arrests.
Greater Manchester Police admitted they missed the opportunity to prevent the synagogue attack by not reviewing the evidence earlier.
Bashir left the UK after the synagogue attack but was arrested when he returned from Pakistan.
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An outbreak of the Cyclospora parasite caused illness in many people after eating contaminated food, with over 1,600 confirmed cases in the U.S. Meanwhile, the rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) faces challenges similar to a hidden contamination, including legal disputes and questions about data sources and security.
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Cyclospora is a parasite spread through contaminated food or water that causes severe diarrhea and other symptoms.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported 1,645 confirmed Cyclospora cases across 34 states and 141 hospitalizations in July.
Symptoms usually appear after eating contaminated food, but the parasite is hard to detect because it cannot be seen, smelled, or tasted.
The article compares the hidden contamination of Cyclospora to problems in AI development, where unclear data sources create risks.
Legal cases have emerged over AI training data, including a $1.5 billion settlement involving Anthropic for using pirated books.
Apple sued over claims that former employees shared hardware secrets with OpenAI, which denies wrongdoing.
The growth of AI is causing concerns about where data originates, how it spreads through systems, and what damage it might cause downstream.
Experts warn that as AI models grow, tracing the source of information and protecting proprietary knowledge becomes more difficult.
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