The U.S. Army released a report that found several system failures caused a midair collision in Washington, DC, in 2025 between an American Airlines plane and an Army helicopter. The crash killed 67 people, and some family members had asked for the report to be made public.
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The crash involved an American Airlines plane and a U.S. Army helicopter.
The accident happened in Washington, DC, in 2025.
67 people died in the collision.
The U.S. Army conducted an investigation and prepared a 50-page report.
The report found multiple system breakdowns that contributed to the accident.
Some families of the victims requested the report be released to the public.
The report was obtained by Politico and made available.
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The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate has risen to 7.40%, the highest level in nearly three years, continuing an upward trend for seven weeks. Higher mortgage rates are making it more expensive to buy or refinance homes, which is slowing down the housing market.
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The 30-year fixed mortgage rate increased to 7.40% from 7.28% last week.
One year ago, the 30-year rate was 6.30%.
The 15-year fixed mortgage rate also rose to 6.73% from 6.60%.
Mortgage rates have been rising since the start of the war between the U.S. and Iran in February 2026.
Rising oil prices and inflation worries contribute to higher mortgage rates.
Mortgage rates move in line with the 10-year Treasury yield, which hit its highest level since 2002 at 5.29%.
The higher rates add about $376 more per month for a $400,000 home loan compared to earlier this year.
Mortgage applications and refinance requests have dropped as the higher rates make borrowing more expensive.
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The U.S. government plans to update rules about car headlights to improve safety and allow newer lighting technology. This change will make U.S. rules more similar to those in other countries and speed up the use of better headlights on cars by 2026.
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Current U.S. headlight rules are set by the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
The rules have limited new technologies like adaptive LED headlights, which adjust light to avoid blinding other drivers.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will start a process to rewrite these rules by 2026.
The goal is to reduce red tape, improve driver safety, and allow use of modern lighting tech.
Europe approves cars by testing them before sale, while the U.S. relies on manufacturers to certify compliance.
New headlight technologies like lasers, LEDs, and sensors will be included in updated standards.
NHTSA aims to reduce glare to other drivers while improving visibility for drivers.
Some advanced headlights, like Audi’s matrix LEDs, are already in U.S. cars but with limited features compared to Europe.
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A former Cornell University student who filed a lawsuit claiming she was raped at a fraternity has received over 20 threats since last month. Her lawyer says she feels very scared, and local police and the FBI are involved to protect her and investigate the threats.
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The woman, called Jane Doe in court papers, says she was gang-raped at Cornell’s Chi Phi fraternity on October 19, 2024.
She has been threatened more than 20 times since she filed the civil lawsuit last month.
Jane Doe has not returned to Cornell since February 2025 and is staying with her parents in a strongly Republican state.
Her lawyer, Thomas Giuffra, received threats too, and law enforcement is investigating all incidents.
Police responded to a false report of a shooting at Jane Doe’s parents’ home, which could have led to a dangerous situation.
The FBI and local police are working to keep Jane Doe and her family safe.
Despite the threats, Jane Doe has received supportive messages from people around the world.
Her lawyer said her goal is to protect the university and its students, not only herself.
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Millions of Americans are losing food aid as new rules for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) take effect. These changes require more work from recipients and have led to a drop in benefits, raising concerns about impacts on low-income families and job market stability.
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Since July last year, over 5 million people have stopped receiving SNAP benefits.
New rules require more adults to work or prepare for work to qualify.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Donald Trump expanded these work requirements.
More than 1 million children have lost access to food assistance under the new rules.
States now pay a larger share (75%) of SNAP administrative costs, creating budget challenges.
Unemployment rates have remained stable, indicating lost benefits do not mean higher employment.
Experts warn that losing benefits could hurt workers' ability to afford transport and childcare, affecting businesses.
The White House says the changes help make SNAP more sustainable and reduce fraud and waste.
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Students in France are continuing protests against poor school conditions and low education funding. Police used tear gas and water cannons to control crowds, and many schools remain closed as demonstrations spread across the country.
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Students barricaded a high school in Paris with garbage bins and faced tear gas from police.
Around 375 schools in France were fully or partly closed due to the protests.
More than 6,600 people have been arrested since the protests began in late September.
The students want more money for schools with old buildings, staff shortages, and bad facilities.
Protests have sometimes turned violent, involving attacks on police and property damage.
The government is under pressure as protests continue before the April presidential election.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu criticized violence and warned against using protests for political gain.
Students reported problems like water leaks, poor insulation, and even rats inside schools.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier returned to San Diego after a 321-day deployment, including 264 days at sea without stopping in a port. Thousands of family members and friends gathered to welcome the sailors, who faced difficult conditions during the extended mission.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln left San Diego in November and returned after nearly 11 months.
The deployment was extended due to U.S. and Israeli involvement in a war with Iran.
Sailors spent 264 straight days at sea without a port visit, a modern Navy record.
Conditions on the ship were hard, with shortages of food and supplies reported.
There were reports of suicide attempts among eight sailors during the mission.
Some families missed important events, like births, while sailors were away.
The return was marked by celebrations but also mixed emotions among families.
The Navy and political leaders had different responses to the situation aboard the ship.
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Over 70,000 people in France took part in protests demanding better education and less police violence. Students blocked many high schools, and clashes with riot police led to arrests and injuries across the country.
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Around 71,500 people protested nationwide on Thursday in France.
Students blocked entrances to hundreds of high schools.
Riot police were deployed, and some protests turned violent.
Police detained more than 500 people during the demonstrations.
The protests focus on improving education and reducing police brutality.
A student lost a hand during a police confrontation, leading to suspension of stun grenades in protests.
More than 6,000 people have been arrested since the protests began.
There are discussions about limiting social media use for minors in connection to the protests.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the public will be able to watch the execution of Nidal Hasan, the man convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood shooting, by firing squad. Hasan’s execution is scheduled for December 3 at Fort Hood, Texas, but details about how the public will watch are still unclear.
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Nidal Hasan killed 13 people in a 2009 shooting at Fort Hood, Texas.
Hasan’s execution is set for December 3 and will be carried out by firing squad.
This will be the first U.S. military execution since 1961.
It will be the first public military execution in about 90 years.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution would be public so people understand the consequences of such crimes.
The Department of Defense has not provided details on how the public will watch the execution.
The last U.S. military execution by firing squad was in 1945.
Death by firing squad is a rare punishment in the U.S., only allowed in a few states.
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Margaret Hamilton, a pioneer in software engineering, led the team that developed the flight software for NASA’s Apollo Moon missions. She passed away at 90 and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016 for her work.
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Margaret Hamilton led the creation of the flight software used in NASA’s Apollo program in the 1960s.
She coined the term “software engineering.”
Hamilton was honored with the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2016.
She was included as a LEGO minifigure in the 2017 “Women of NASA” set.
Hamilton programmed early computers like the LGP-30 without formal training, teaching herself how to code.
She worked with famous mathematician Edward Lorenz on weather modeling before joining NASA projects.
Hamilton helped develop software to support Apollo 11’s successful Moon landing.
She overcame challenges such as debugging with innovative, manual methods, like editing binary code with pencil and tape.
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Hy is a company testing how artificial intelligence (AI) can help people in face-to-face conversations by recording, summarizing, and analyzing discussions during "forest walk" experiments. The AI assists with organizing information while humans make decisions and give emotional meaning, aiming to support human connections rather than replace them.
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Hy has run 21 experiments where AI records and summarizes live human conversations.
Participants keep ownership of their conversation transcripts.
AI can review conversations from different views, but people decide the meaning and next steps.
Hy gathers conversation notes to spot patterns and highlight issues for follow-up.
The company launched in the San Francisco Bay Area in September 2025 and plans a second launch in Lisbon, Portugal.
Over 100 communities and organizations, including tech and financial groups, are involved.
Hy focuses on using existing AI models to promote values like "love, life, and joy."
The approach balances AI’s data handling with humans’ emotional understanding and decision-making.
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President Donald Trump gave major technology awards to several tech leaders, including Elon Musk and Satya Nadella, recognizing their contributions to U.S. innovation. On the same day, Vice President JD Vance announced new rules to limit the use of H-1B visas, which allow companies to hire skilled foreign workers, stressing the need to prioritize American employees.
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President Trump awarded the National Medal of Science to Elon Musk, Sergey Brin, Jensen Huang, and Lisa Su.
He gave the National Medal of Technology and Innovation to Satya Nadella and Michael Dell.
Trump praised American leadership in technology and called Musk "our modern-day Thomas Edison."
Vice President JD Vance announced restrictions on how companies use H-1B visas and paths to permanent residency.
Vance said companies like Microsoft should hire more American workers instead of relying heavily on foreign visas.
Elon Musk supports the H-1B visa program but wants it reformed to require higher salaries and costs for employers.
Satya Nadella once held an H-1B visa and has been publicly open about his experience as a skilled immigrant.
Microsoft denies that it uses H-1B visas mainly to bring new foreign workers and says most of its U.S. employees are Americans.
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Yemen has faced a severe humanitarian crisis for over ten years, and recent fighting between the government and the Houthi group is making the situation worse. The United Nations migration agency warns that many people are being forced to leave their homes quickly, increasing the challenges for aid groups.
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Yemen’s humanitarian crisis has lasted for more than a decade.
Fighting between Yemen’s government and the Houthi group has intensified recently.
The conflict is causing more people to be displaced from their homes.
The United Nations migration agency is concerned about the rapid displacement.
Aid groups face many difficulties in delivering help to those affected.
Experts from international relief and peace organizations discuss the crisis.
The situation could continue to get worse if the fighting does not stop.
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Gas prices in the U.S. remain high, above $4.30 per gallon, despite an improvement in oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. This is due to ongoing challenges in the region, costly transportation methods, and delays in price drops reaching consumers even as oil supply recovers.
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Oil exports from the Middle East have mostly recovered to pre-war levels, excluding Iran.
About 40% of crude oil exports now avoid passing through the Strait of Hormuz using alternate routes.
Tanker traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has significantly improved recently compared to earlier war disruptions.
Gasoline prices have dropped slightly but remain about 46% higher than before the Iran war.
Analysts say risk of future conflict and attacks keep oil prices high due to investor fears.
Gas stations delay cutting prices to protect profit margins when oil prices fluctuate.
The U.S., which imports little oil from the Middle East, still faces higher fuel prices because global oil markets set prices worldwide.
West Texas Intermediate oil prices are about $92 per barrel, down 9% since mid-September but still over 40% above pre-war levels.
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Senator Thom Tillis talked with Major Garrett about his regret for voting to confirm Pete Hegseth as defense secretary. He also discussed his predictions for the midterm elections and issues related to Iran.
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Thom Tillis is a Republican U.S. Senator.
He expressed regret for his vote confirming Pete Hegseth as defense secretary.
The interview covered Tillis’s views on the upcoming midterm elections.
Tillis discussed concerns related to Iran and possible conflict.
The interview was conducted by Major Garrett for CBS News.
The interview lasted about 38 minutes.
Topics beyond Tillis’s interview included news on disaster relief, political endorsements, and current events.
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President Donald Trump has not won the Nobel Peace Prize despite his efforts in international diplomacy. However, he has received other significant honors for his work on peace, including awards from FIFA, the United Arab Emirates, and Kosovo.
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President Trump has said he believes he should have won the Nobel Peace Prize multiple times.
He has worked on several peace agreements, including the Abraham Accords, which normalized relations between Israel and some Arab countries.
In December 2025, Trump received the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize, created to honor exceptional actions for peace through football (soccer).
Trump was given the Order of Zayed, the highest civilian honor in the UAE, in May 2025 for strengthening US-UAE relations.
Kosovo awarded Trump the Order of Freedom in 2020 for helping to normalize economic relations between Kosovo and Serbia.
Trump has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize several times, including a 2020 nomination linked to the Abraham Accords.
The FIFA Peace Prize was established just weeks before Trump became its first recipient.
Other members of Trump’s administration received honors related to his peace efforts, such as Kosovo’s Presidential Medal of Merit.
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Israeli settlers have entered Palestinian olive groves in the occupied West Bank to take olives from trees that belong to Palestinian farmers. This has caused tension and violence during the olive harvest season, with many Palestinians reporting attacks by settlers and limited access to their land.
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Israeli settlers entered a Palestinian olive grove near the village of Qaryut, about 200 meters from Palestinian homes.
The settlers do not own the land or the olive trees, which belong to Palestinian farmers.
Avichai Suissa, a settler sanctioned by the EU, UK, and previously the US, runs a farm on the outpost and supports expanding it.
The Israeli army declared some Palestinian farmland a closed military zone, restricting farmers from accessing their land.
Settler attacks on Palestinian farmers have increased during the olive harvest season, seen as the worst in recent years.
A Palestinian olive farmer named Ali Bazzari was killed when settlers opened fire while he was harvesting olives.
The Israeli rights group Yesh Din recorded 109 incidents of violence related to the olive harvest in early October 2023.
Settlers are adopting traditional Palestinian olive harvest practices, which Palestinians view as an attempt to claim their land and culture.
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Let’s Encrypt will shorten the valid period for its free SSL/TLS certificates from 90 days to 64 days starting February 10, 2027. This change encourages website owners to automate certificate renewal and improves security by reducing the time stolen certificates can be abused.
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Let’s Encrypt certificates will be valid for 64 days instead of 90 days starting February 10, 2027.
Testing for the 64-day certificates begins on October 14, 2026, allowing users to prepare.
Before Let’s Encrypt, certificates often lasted 1 to 3 years, but shorter lifetimes help reduce security risks.
Let’s Encrypt originally introduced 90-day certificates to promote automatic renewal.
The next planned step is to shorten certificates to 45 days in 2028.
Website managers using manual or fixed renewal schedules must update their processes to avoid unexpected expirations.
The ACME protocol with ARI helps automate and improve the renewal process by notifying when certificates need renewal.
Validation times for certificate authorization will also be reduced, affecting how quickly renewals happen.
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Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank are damaging olive trees, stopping Palestinian farmers from reaching their land, and taking their crops. These actions harm an important source of income and affect a long-standing Palestinian farming tradition.
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Israeli settlers are destroying olive trees in the West Bank.
Palestinian farmers face restrictions accessing their own land.
Crops, especially olives, are being taken by settlers.
Olive farming is a key part of Palestinian income.
Olive harvesting has been part of Palestinian culture for generations.
The West Bank is under occupation, meaning it is controlled by Israel but claimed by Palestinians.
The attacks on olive trees are described as systematic, meaning they happen regularly and in an organized way.
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Thousands of supporters of India’s Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) and student groups continue to protest against the country’s chief election commissioner. Many protesters and CJP members have been detained during demonstrations demanding the resignation of the election chief over disputed voter list changes.
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The Cockroach Janata Party (CJP) claims at least 10,000 protesters and affiliated members have been detained across India.
CJP national spokesman Deepak Baliyan was among those taken into police custody.
Protesters want the resignation of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar due to voter list revisions they say favor Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s party.
The Election Commission says voter list changes remove duplicates and ineligible voters, not targeting any political group.
Over 130 million names have been removed from voter lists; about 969 million people can vote in the 2024 election.
Demonstrations occurred in New Delhi and Bengaluru, with students and opposition leaders participating.
Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was briefly detained multiple times during protests.
The government denies using force unfairly, and the ruling party calls opposition claims irresponsible.
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