About 12% of Americans are using GLP-1 weight loss medications, which are becoming very popular. There are growing worries about how these drugs are changing how people think about body image.
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GLP-1 medications help with weight loss.
Around 12% of Americans currently use these drugs.
The popularity of GLP-1s is increasing rapidly.
There are new concerns about the effects of these drugs on society.
One concern is changes in cultural views on body image.
The story was reported by Stephanie Sy, Mike Fritz, and Sam Lane.
The report is part of a series called "GLP-1s: Reshaping America."
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A film by The Daily Wire, called Pawn Shop, is shooting in a small Montana town and appears to recreate scenes similar to the killing of Renee Good. The filming faced protests and was temporarily stopped due to complaints about road closures, noise, and violent scenes, but has resumed under new rules.
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Pawn Shop is a movie by The Daily Wire that involves a story about an ICE agent facing a mob.
The shooting is happening in Livingston, Montana, and includes actors Danny Trejo and Harvey Keitel.
Some locals protested because the film’s scenes and effects reminded them of Renee Good’s death, which involved an ICE agent.
Residents also complained about road closures blocking access to a local food pantry and the noise from gunfire sounds.
The town briefly revoked the film’s permit but later allowed filming to continue with limits on noise and violent scenes.
Daily Wire’s co-founder Ben Shapiro criticized the town officials for responding to protesters.
The film was planned to finish shooting by October 10, but the delay might affect this timeline.
A local food bank leader supported the permit conditions to ensure access for people who need it.
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A new documentary tells the story of how Elon Musk became a powerful figure in business and technology. It also shows his connection to right-wing politics and his involvement early in President Donald Trump’s second term.
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Elon Musk is a well-known business and technology leader.
He has influence in science and politics as well.
The documentary explains how Musk gained power over time.
It highlights Musk’s support for right-wing political ideas.
Musk had a role during the early part of President Donald Trump’s second administration.
William Brangham is the reporter covering this story.
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The Pentagon announced that the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, will be carried out by firing squad and livestreamed on December 3. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the execution will be public, and President Donald Trump has approved the plan.
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Nidal Malik Hasan is scheduled to be executed by firing squad at Fort Hood on December 3.
Hasan was found guilty of killing 13 people and injuring 32 in a 2009 shooting at the military base.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the execution will be livestreamed so people can watch it.
President Donald Trump approved Hasan’s execution.
Hasan, an Army psychiatrist, attacked soldiers waiting for medical clearance by opening fire with a handgun.
Hasan planned the attack in advance, practicing gun reloading and recording videos before the shooting.
Military law experts say Hasan could try to delay the execution by filing legal challenges.
The military has not used firing squad executions since World War II.
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Federal data shows more than 45,000 reports of rape or sexual assault at U.S. colleges from 2019 to 2024, but experts say many assaults are not reported. The Clery Act requires schools to report certain crimes, but reporting practices and lack of survivor knowledge make the data incomplete.
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Over 45,000 sexual assault reports were made to colleges between 2019 and 2024.
More than 80% of large colleges reported at least two incidents of rape or fondling per year on average.
Cornell University reported 238 incidents in six years, averaging 8 per 5,000 students annually, higher than the average large school.
The Clery Act requires schools to report campus crimes to the Department of Education but does not cover all incidents.
Many students who experience sexual violence do not report it; surveys show about 1 in 5 undergraduates experience such violence.
Schools have flexibility in deciding who reports incidents and may exclude some reports, affecting data accuracy.
Training and awareness about reporting resources like Title IX offices are often lacking, reducing student reporting.
Studies show reports spike during audits but drop afterward, suggesting underreporting outside audits.
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A person was shot during an encounter with federal law enforcement agents in the Marble Hill area of New York City. The New York Police Department said the person is conscious and receiving medical care, and the police were not involved in the incident.
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The shooting happened around 4 p.m. in Marble Hill, Upper Manhattan.
Federal law enforcement agents were involved in the shooting.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) was not on the scene and did not take part.
The person shot is conscious and being treated at a nearby hospital.
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has a staging area at a Target parking lot near the incident.
The NYPD shared information about the incident via a statement on social media platform X.
The situation is still developing and more updates may follow.
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Firmus Technologies canceled its plan to list on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) after investors showed little interest in its AI data center business. The company will now look for funding from private investors and consider other ways to raise money.
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Firmus Technologies planned to have one of the largest company listings on the ASX in decades.
The company was valued at about $44 billion before the planned listing.
Investor demand for Firmus’s AI data center business was low.
The board decided to stop the public offering to protect the company and shareholders.
Firmus will now seek capital from private markets instead of going public.
The company may explore other public or private funding options in the future.
The last biggest ASX listing like this was Telstra in 1997.
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President Donald Trump’s administration decided to remove certain environmental review requirements for oil and gas exploration during winter in Alaska’s National Petroleum Reserve. This change focuses on allowing seismic surveys and some construction activities without the usual environmental checks.
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The decision was made by the Interior Department under President Trump.
It exempts wintertime oil and gas exploration activities from environmental reviews.
The exemption specifically applies to seismic surveys, which are tests used to find oil underground.
Construction related to these exploration activities is also included in the exemption.
The affected area is the National Petroleum Reserve in Alaska.
Typically, such activities would undergo environmental review to assess their impact on nature and wildlife.
This move aims to speed up oil and gas exploration in the Arctic region.
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A Silicon Valley startup started by a YouTube co-founder is using artificial intelligence (AI) to create new tools for making videos. This new technology could change how people tell stories through video, but some concerns about its impact remain.
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The startup is based in Silicon Valley, known for technology and innovation.
It was founded by one of the creators of YouTube, a major video-sharing site.
The company is using AI to help people produce and provide video content.
AI means computers that can learn and perform tasks like humans.
This new technology aims to change video storytelling, making it easier or different.
There are still concerns about how AI will affect arts and entertainment.
The news is part of a series focusing on arts and culture.
Mike Cerre is the reporter sharing this story.
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A California couple was arrested on charges of child abuse and conspiracy involving 21 young children, most born through surrogacy. The children were removed from the couple’s home and placed in state care, with officials working to find safe and permanent homes for them.
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The couple, Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang, were arrested on child abuse and conspiracy charges.
The children, many under age 4, lived in a large mansion in Arcadia, California.
Authorities allege the couple encouraged nannies to physically abuse the children.
The home had 32 cameras, which the parents allegedly used to watch the abuse.
The children were taken into state custody after a raid over a year ago.
Child welfare agencies typically try to place children with relatives or foster families.
The couple has pleaded not guilty and are held on $20 million bond each.
Their parental rights have not yet been terminated as the investigation continues.
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U.S. prosecutors have added new torture charges to the criminal case against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. They say the couple used state power to commit violence and torture against opponents, including some U.S. citizens. Maduro and Flores were arrested in Venezuela and are awaiting trial in New York, scheduled for June 2027.
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Nicolás Maduro and Cilia Flores face new U.S. charges of conspiracy to commit torture.
These charges expand an existing case involving drug trafficking, narcoterrorism, and weapons crimes.
Prosecutors say Maduro and Flores used state security forces to repress political opponents with violence and torture.
Some torture victims were U.S. citizens, with alleged acts including electric shock, asphyxiation, rape, starvation, and psychological torture.
Maduro and Flores were captured by U.S. forces in Caracas on January 3 and taken to New York.
Both have pleaded not guilty and are held in federal custody awaiting trial.
The trial is set for June 2027, following the end of Maduro’s 13-year rule in Venezuela.
Legal experts say the new torture charges strengthen the government's case by showing more serious human rights abuses.
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The Trump administration announced that more than 70 million children are enrolled in long-term investment accounts called Trump Accounts. A Treasury official explained how the program works during a recent interview.
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Over 70 million children have Trump Accounts for long-term investment.
The accounts are promoted by the Trump administration.
David Zervos, an adviser to the Treasury secretary, discussed the program on a news show.
The program aims to help children build savings over time.
This announcement was recently covered on CBS News.
The accounts are part of a broader effort by President Donald Trump’s administration.
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The Trump administration has set up a team of government lawyers to represent unaccompanied migrant children in immigration court. This change follows the end of contracts with several immigration advocacy groups that had handled these cases before.
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The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced that its lawyers will now provide legal services to migrant children without parents or guardians.
The government lawyers will represent these children in immigration court throughout their legal process.
Previously, immigration advocacy groups provided this legal help, but their contracts were cut by the administration.
Some advocacy groups oppose this change, arguing that the government both prosecutes and now defends these children, which they see as a conflict.
In 2023, the Acacia Center for Justice managed contracts for legal aid to over 20,000 unaccompanied migrant children.
The government recently gave a large contract without a competitive process to an anti-human trafficking group to provide these legal services.
A small Texas law firm withdrew from a major contract due to concerns about its experience in immigration law.
Democratic lawmakers and advocacy groups have expressed worry that this new approach risks the quality and independence of legal help for vulnerable migrant children.
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A shooting involving federal law officers happened in the Bronx, New York City, with one person hospitalized but conscious. The local police said they were not involved, and state officials want federal agents to explain what happened.
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The shooting took place around 4 p.m. in the Marble Hill area of the Bronx.
One person was injured and is now in the hospital and awake.
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) said their officers did not take part in the incident.
Federal law enforcement agents were involved in the shooting.
New York Governor Kathy Hochul was informed and asked for a clear explanation from federal authorities.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is handling questions about the incident.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s office was contacted for more information.
The situation is still developing, and updates are expected.
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The Pentagon announced that the execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who killed 13 people at Fort Hood in 2009, will be livestreamed on December 3. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the execution will be public, and President Donald Trump has approved it.
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Nidal Malik Hasan was convicted of killing 13 people and injuring 32 at Fort Hood in 2009.
Hasan is scheduled to be executed by firing squad on December 3 at Fort Hood.
The Pentagon confirmed the execution will be livestreamed for the public.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated the execution will be public and made the announcement during a media interview.
President Donald Trump approved Hasan’s execution.
Hasan was an Army psychiatrist who carried out the attack with a laser-sighted handgun.
He planned the attack in advance and practiced rapid reloading to continue shooting.
Hasan may still file legal challenges that could delay the execution.
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Thousands of students and others protested in Paris at Bastille Square to demand better conditions in schools. Over 150 schools across France were closed because of these nationwide protests led mainly by students.
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The protests were about poor conditions in schools in France.
More than 150 schools closed during the protests.
The protests took place in many parts of France, including Paris.
Students led the protests, which became more intense over time.
Police were involved as crowds gathered at Bastille Square in Paris.
The protests happened on a Thursday.
The issue reflects concerns about education and school environments in France.
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Republican Vivek Ramaswamy leads Democrat Amy Acton by 2 points in a new Ohio governor’s race poll, breaking a series of polls favoring Acton. The race is important because Ohio, a state President Donald Trump won by double digits in 2024, is showing signs of becoming competitive again in the midterm elections.
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A recent poll showed Ramaswamy ahead 45% to 43% among likely Ohio voters, with a 3.49% margin of error.
Previous polls mostly favored Acton, some by as much as 8 or 9 points.
The poll showing Ramaswamy’s lead was conducted on October 5-6 with 925 likely voters surveyed.
Acton was Ohio’s health director from 2019 to 2020; Ramaswamy is an entrepreneur with no prior elected office experience.
President Donald Trump campaigned in Ohio recently alongside Ramaswamy.
Ohio’s governor race is closely watched as a sign of how voters feel about the economy and political parties.
Acton holds big leads among independent voters and younger voters aged 18 to 34, key groups that Trump won in 2024.
If Acton wins, she would be the first Democrat to become Ohio governor in 20 years.
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Candidates for the U.S. Senate seats in Michigan and Georgia will participate in their first debate on Thursday night. The event is considered important for the upcoming elections.
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Senate candidates from Michigan and Georgia will debate on the same night.
This is their first debate in the current election cycle.
The debates are part of the U.S. Senate races in these states.
Debates allow candidates to discuss their positions and respond to each other.
The outcomes could influence voters before the midterm elections.
The discussions are covered by CBS News reporters Aaron Navarro and Skyler Henry.
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Four astronauts came back to Earth after spending eight months on the International Space Station. They returned by landing with parachutes in the Pacific Ocean near California.
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The astronauts stayed in space for eight months.
They were on the International Space Station during their mission.
Their return to Earth happened on a Thursday.
They landed by parachutes.
The landing took place in the Pacific Ocean.
The splashdown location was off the coast of California.
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The U.S. Department of Defense says it will livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009. The execution by firing squad is scheduled for December 3, 2026, and will be the first military execution by firing squad in over 60 years.
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Nidal Hasan, a former U.S. Army major, fatally shot 13 unarmed soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009.
Hasan admitted to the shooting and said he believed he was protecting Muslims and the Taliban.
The execution will be carried out by a firing squad at Fort Hood, Texas.
This will be the first military execution by firing squad since World War Two.
The Department of Defense confirmed the execution will be livestreamed for public viewing.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the firing squad, and President Donald Trump approved it.
The shooting was the deadliest non-combat attack on a U.S. military base.
Hasan was a U.S. Army psychiatrist from Virginia at the time of the attack.
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