A homeowner in Pinellas County, Florida, raised her house 24 feet to protect it from future flooding after storm damage. This unusually high elevation project highlights a growing trend among Floridians to lift their homes instead of moving, due to frequent hurricanes and rising insurance costs.
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The house is being lifted 24 feet, much higher than the typical 10 to 14 feet.
The project started physical work in February and finished lifting by April; total completion is expected by December.
The elevation method involves building columns and beams to slowly raise the house.
The homeowner’s property flooded during the 2024 hurricane season, which included Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
2024’s storms caused over 78,000 flood insurance claims in Florida with losses possibly exceeding $10 billion.
Pinellas County is highly prone to flooding, with many homes in FEMA flood zones.
The elevation cost at least $575,000, with additional construction ongoing.
Homeowners want to remain in their communities and improve safety by elevating houses.
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CBS Mornings Deals offers special discounts on products that could be useful every day. Viewers can visit cbsdeals.com to find these deals and save money on their purchases.
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CBS Mornings Deals features items with exclusive discounts.
The products are meant to be helpful in daily life.
Customers can shop by visiting the website cbsdeals.com.
CBS earns a commission when people buy through their site.
The deals are promoted during the CBS Mornings show.
The promotion encourages viewers to take advantage of limited-time offers.
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Spain’s consumer rights ministry has blocked access to two prediction market sites, Polymarket and Kalshi, while it investigates if they broke Spanish laws by operating without a gambling license. The investigation may take three to four months, and the sites will remain blocked in Spain until a decision is made.
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Spain’s ministry blocked Polymarket and Kalshi for operating without a gambling license.
The sites let users bet on future events like weather and politics.
Spain and other European countries treat prediction markets as gambling.
To operate legally, companies must get a license and follow rules like verifying users’ identities and blocking minors.
Spain tried to contact Polymarket and Kalshi before blocking them but received no response.
Other countries such as France, Belgium, and Brazil have also limited or banned these sites.
The US state of Minnesota banned prediction market sites; the US government is suing to stop the ban.
Fourteen other US states are working on laws to regulate prediction market platforms.
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BP removed its board chair, Albert Manifold, due to serious concerns about how he handled company rules and oversight. This comes after BP lost its CEO earlier this year, highlighting ongoing leadership changes during the company’s business changes.
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Albert Manifold was removed as BP’s board chair for issues related to governance and conduct.
Manifold had been chair since October.
BP appointed a new CEO, Meg O’Neill, in December, who took over in April.
The previous CEO, Murray Auchincloss, resigned after about two years in the role.
Before Auchincloss, Bernard Looney left suddenly amid an investigation into his personal relationships at BP.
BP has shifted focus back to oil and gas, stepping away from its earlier aggressive climate goals.
Amanda Blanc, BP’s senior independent director, said the board was surprised and disappointed by Manifold’s conduct.
Ian Tyler was named interim board chair while BP searches for a permanent replacement.
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Various specialty beverages sold in 25 states are being recalled due to possible contamination with Salmonella bacteria. The recall was announced by the FDA and involves products made by SKS Copack in California.
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Specialty beverages from SKS Copack in Cerritos, California are recalled.
The recall covers products sold in 25 states including California, Utah, Idaho, New York, and New Jersey.
The FDA warned the beverages may contain Salmonella, a bacteria that can cause illness.
The recall aims to protect consumers from potential health risks.
Details about specific products or batches were provided by the FDA.
Consumers are advised to avoid these beverages until further notice.
The recall involves specialty drinks, which can include flavored or health-focused beverages.
Businesses and retailers are asked to remove the recalled products from sale.
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Nutrition expert Keri Glassman explained how much protein people need in their diets and why nutrition recommendations about protein have changed over time. She also shared tips on how to add the right amount of protein to daily meals.
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Protein is important for building and repairing muscles and tissues.
The recommended amount of protein has changed based on new research.
Most adults need less protein than many believe.
Good sources of protein include meat, dairy, beans, and nuts.
Eating a balanced amount of protein helps maintain overall health.
Nutrition advice evolves as scientists learn more about how the body uses food.
Keri Glassman appeared on CBS Mornings to share this information.
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BP, a large oil company, has removed its chairman, Albert Manifold, due to serious concerns about governance and conduct. The company named Ian Tyler as the temporary chairman and will look for a permanent replacement.
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Albert Manifold was appointed BP chairman in October 2025 and was removed in May 2026.
BP’s board cited unacceptable issues with governance oversight and conduct for Manifold’s ousting.
Ian Tyler was named interim chairman, effective immediately.
BP is one of the world's five largest oil companies and operates in about 60 countries.
BP recently abandoned its plan to shift focus toward renewable energy after CEO Murray Auchincloss said the company moved "too far and too fast."
BP’s 2025 earnings dropped 16% to $7.49 billion, with net income falling 86% to $55 million.
BP is still dealing with fallout from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster, which caused deaths and large environmental fines.
BP’s stock fell 6% in early trading after the chairman's removal was announced.
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More than 5 million new business applications are filed each year in the United States. Business analyst Jill Schlesinger shared advice on starting a new business during a CBS Mornings segment.
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Over 5 million new business applications are submitted annually in the U.S.
The information comes from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Jill Schlesinger is a business analyst who appeared on CBS Mornings.
She offers tips for people who want to start their own businesses.
The advice was shared on a CBS News program.
The tips aim to help new entrepreneurs succeed.
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The Los Angeles Philharmonic has chosen Daniel Harding as its new music director starting in the 2027/28 season. He will take over after Gustavo Dudamel leaves in 2026 to lead the New York Philharmonic.
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Daniel Harding is from the UK and will start as music director in the 2027/28 season.
Gustavo Dudamel has been the LA Philharmonic’s music director since 2009 and will leave in August 2026.
Dudamel will move to become music and artistic director of the New York Philharmonic but will keep ties with the LA Philharmonic.
Harding’s first contract is for six years, and he will increase his conducting weeks from 8 to 12 each season.
He will manage programming at various venues, including Walt Disney Concert Hall, the Hollywood Bowl, and Youth Orchestra Los Angeles.
Harding has led major orchestras worldwide and has experience with opera at top opera houses.
He is also a qualified pilot and flies Airbuses for Air France in addition to his music career.
The LA Philharmonic has won 11 Grammy awards under Dudamel’s leadership over the last 14 years.
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Companies succeed with AI by not fearing it but by using it to make human decision-making more valuable. As machines handle more tasks cheaply, the role of people’s judgment becomes more important.
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Companies should not treat AI as something to fear.
Success comes from combining AI with human judgment.
Machines can produce work at lower costs.
Human input is needed to improve AI results.
Workplaces need to focus on enhancing human skills alongside AI.
AI is used as a tool, not a replacement for people’s decisions.
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BP removed its chairman, Albert Manifold, over serious concerns about governance and conduct. Ian Tyler was named interim chair as BP begins the search for a permanent leader.
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BP fired its chairman due to serious issues with governance and conduct.
Albert Manifold became chairman in 2022 and was removed in 2023.
Ian Tyler was appointed as interim chairman immediately after Manifold’s exit.
BP is one of the world’s five largest oil companies and operates in about 60 countries.
The company once planned to focus more on renewable energy but abandoned that plan last year.
BP has faced troubles recovering from the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill, which caused deaths and large environmental penalties.
BP’s stock price dropped 6% before the New York Stock Exchange opened after news of the chairman’s removal.
There were past rumors that Shell might buy BP, but Shell denied those reports.
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Oil prices recently reached $100 a barrel after new US attacks on Iran raised fears about Middle East tensions and supply disruptions. Experts warn that global oil supplies are very tight and that demand is expected to grow, which may lead to higher prices and possible emergency actions soon.
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Oil prices hit $100 a barrel temporarily following US strikes on Iran missile sites and ships.
The strait of Hormuz blockade has cut about 14.4 million barrels of oil a day from Gulf exports.
Despite supply cuts, oil prices had stayed below earlier high levels due to hopes of a peace deal.
Global oil reserves have dropped significantly due to disrupted exports and ongoing demand.
The International Energy Agency warns the world may enter a "red zone" of oil shortage in July and August.
Saudi Aramco says extended closure of the Hormuz strait could cause supply problems lasting into next year.
Emergency oil stock releases helped but will likely end by July, leaving inventories very low.
Rising oil prices are increasing pump prices, with UK petrol prices reaching their highest level since the conflict began.
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Lisa Murch, the treasurer of two dog clubs in Devon, stole over £20,000 from the clubs between March 2023 and October 2024 to pay her personal bills. She pleaded guilty to fraud charges, received a suspended prison sentence, and must pay monthly compensation to the clubs.
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Lisa Murch was treasurer for the Chesapeake Bay Retriever Club and Cornwall Gun Dog Club.
She took £20,409 from the clubs while managing their money.
The theft happened between March 2023 and October 2024.
Club officials noticed problems in the accounts, leading to the theft being discovered.
Murch admitted two counts of fraud by abusing her position.
She was sentenced to 15 months in prison, suspended for two years.
She must pay £200 a month in compensation to the clubs for two years.
Murch has repaid only £590 so far and said she used the money for basic living expenses.
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Many Americans are spending money more carefully by choosing cheaper options, delaying big purchases, and focusing on essential items. This change is called a “trade-down economy,” where people still buy things but prefer lower-priced or smaller-scale products.
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Consumers are reducing spending on big home improvement projects and instead doing smaller repairs and maintenance.
High housing prices and interest rates have slowed home sales to a 30-year low.
About 90% of consumers say inflation affects how they spend money.
Consumer confidence has dropped significantly, causing people to prioritize essentials like groceries over non-essentials such as clothing or electronics.
More than 70% of shoppers say lower prices are their top priority when buying things.
Discount stores like T.J. Maxx and Dollar General are becoming more popular as people look for cheaper brands.
Americans are changing shopping habits by waiting for sales, switching brands, and avoiding impulse buys.
The economic uncertainty and inflation are the main reasons for this shift in spending behavior.
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The Australian government plans to change its job support system to make it easier for unemployed people to find work. Minister Amanda Rishworth will announce a new plan to replace current strict rules that require jobseekers to complete certain activities to keep their welfare payments.
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The government will overhaul the mutual obligations system that welfare recipients must follow to keep payments.
Mutual obligations include tasks like attending appointments, training, and applying for jobs.
Minister Amanda Rishworth says the current system wastes time and often places people in unsuitable jobs.
The government will introduce a new model with three levels of support based on how much help each jobseeker needs.
The current system is seen as too rigid and not helping many jobseekers, especially those with more complex needs.
Payment rules incentivize providers to focus on easier cases rather than those with harder job barriers.
The new plan will be designed after consultations with jobseekers, employers, and service providers.
The changes aim to create a fairer, more flexible system to help more people find meaningful work.
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BP has removed its chair, Albert Manifold, due to serious issues with governance and conduct. He was chair for only eight months, and the company appointed Ian Tyler as interim chair immediately.
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Albert Manifold was removed as BP chair because of serious concerns about governance and conduct.
Manifold had been chair for eight months, starting October 2025.
BP’s share price dropped by up to 9% after the announcement, then slightly recovered.
Manifold had quickly replaced BP’s CEO Murray Auchincloss with Meg O’Neill in December.
BP’s previous CEO, Bernard Looney, was forced out in 2023 for not disclosing relationships with colleagues.
Looney lost £32 million in pay and shares after the board said he had misled them.
Ian Tyler, a BP board member and former CEO of Balfour Beatty, is now interim BP chair.
Manifold was hired to refocus BP’s strategy on fossil fuel extraction rather than renewables.
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The UK has seen a large increase in factory-style dairy farms where cows live indoors all year. This rise is linked to farmers facing higher costs and selling milk at a loss, pushing them to farm more cows in bigger, intensive units to stay in business.
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The number of dairy farms keeping cows indoors all year has more than doubled from about 70 in 2015 to at least 180 now.
The number of very large dairy farms (with over 700 cows) has doubled to 40, with some farms holding up to 2,600 cows.
Unlike poultry or pig farms, large dairy farms in the UK do not need an environmental permit, so the government lacks full data on their locations and numbers.
Farmers face higher costs for fertilizer, fuel, and animal feed, sometimes having to sell milk for less than it costs to produce.
Some large dairy farms supply major companies like Arla, Müller, and Saputo, which then sell to UK supermarkets.
Satellite and drone investigation found 42 large factory-style dairy units, mainly in southwest England and Cheshire.
The average UK dairy herd size is 160 cows, much smaller than the large intensive farms.
Opinions among farmers vary; some say indoor systems improve productivity and animal health, while others worry about animal welfare, the environment, and the future for smaller farms.
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BP removed its chairman, Albert Manifold, due to serious concerns about governance and conduct. Ian Tyler was named interim chair, and BP's shares fell after the announcement.
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Albert Manifold was BP's chairman for less than a year before being removed.
The board cited serious issues with governance, oversight, and conduct.
Amanda Blanc, senior independent director, said the board was surprised and disappointed.
Ian Tyler was appointed interim chair immediately after Manifold’s removal.
Manifold joined BP as a non-executive director in September 2025 and became chair in October 2025.
BP described Manifold as having a strong record in leadership when he was appointed.
BP recently reported a profit of $3.2 billion from January to March, partly due to high oil prices after the Iran war.
BP’s shares dropped 4% following the news of Manifold’s removal.
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Jonathan Andic, son of Mango founder Isak Andic, has temporarily stepped down as vice-chair of the Mango fashion group after being named a suspect in the investigation into his father's death. Isak Andic died after falling from a cliff in December 2024, and a Spanish court is examining if the death was accidental or involved Jonathan Andic.
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Isak Andic, founder of Mango, died in December 2024 after falling more than 100 meters from a cliff near Barcelona.
Spanish authorities have named Jonathan Andic, his son and Mango's vice-chair, as a suspect in the death investigation.
The court suggested the death might not have been an accident and accused Jonathan Andic of having an active and planned role.
Jonathan Andic strongly denies the accusations and says the public story is false and unfair.
He temporarily left his position at Mango's holding company after being named a suspect.
Mango’s board expressed confidence that the legal case will be resolved soon and in Jonathan Andic’s favor.
The judge mentioned a troubled father-son relationship involving negative feelings from Jonathan towards his father.
Jonathan Andic said they had many happy moments together and worked through family challenges.
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Ferrari introduced its first electric vehicle called the Luce, designed by former Apple designer Jony Ive, but the car’s look and focus on electric technology caused the company’s shares to fall. The Luce is a four-door car with five seats, targeting wealthy families rather than traditional sports car buyers, and has fast acceleration and a range of 329 miles.
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Ferrari launched its first electric vehicle named the Luce, with a price starting at $640,000.
The Luce has a 122-kilowatt-hour battery, a range of 329 miles, and can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds.
The design was led by Jony Ive, former Apple design chief, and was described as minimalist, different from Ferrari’s usual sporty style.
Ferrari’s shares dropped by as much as 8% after the launch, indicating investor uncertainty.
The Luce is Ferrari’s first car with five seats and only its second with four doors, aiming at wealthy families instead of sports car enthusiasts.
Ferrari plans to have its 2030 car lineup made up of 40% petrol, 40% hybrid, and 20% fully electric models.
The company tries to keep some traditional Ferrari features, like motor sounds played through speakers inside and outside the car.
The Luce was developed with Jony Ive’s studio LoveFrom, after his work designing Apple products.
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