Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. plans to suggest changes to food rules. He wants to stop companies from declaring new food ingredients safe on their own without outside review.
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the U.S. Health Secretary.
He aims to change how new food ingredients are approved.
Currently, food and supplement companies can say new ingredients are safe by themselves.
Kennedy wants to close this loophole for better food safety.
The changes would involve more government review of new food ingredients.
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The Trump administration announced plans to change the Head Start program, which provides early education to poor children. The proposal aims to give local programs more flexibility and reduce federal rules.
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The plan was announced by the Department of Health and Human Services.
It is called the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM).
The proposal’s name is “Reducing Federal Burden for Head Start Programs.”
The goal is to simplify regulations that programs must follow.
The changes would allow programs to better meet local community needs.
Head Start is an early education program for children from low-income families.
The plan was made public on a Thursday.
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Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito said he will decide cases based on his interpretation of the law, not on whether rulings align with President Donald Trump or public opinion. He stated that it would be wrong to change decisions just to appear fair and that he plans to remain on the Court for another term.
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Justice Alito says he votes on cases according to how he thinks they should be decided, regardless of any connection to President Trump’s preferences.
He rejected suggestions to change his rulings just to avoid looking politically biased.
Alito confirmed he will stay on the Supreme Court for another term.
NPR incorrectly reported Alito’s possible retirement, which caused speculation about Trump nominating a new justice.
President Donald Trump called Alito a “great justice” and said he is prepared to nominate someone if needed.
Recent polls show the Supreme Court has mixed approval, with 47% approval and 53% disapproval overall.
Party views vary widely, with 74% of Republicans approving of the Court, but only 22% of Democrats.
Alito described his judicial approach as “practical originalism,” meaning he follows the Constitution’s original meaning without making it too broad.
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A pharmacy group says that in England, people throw away 3,400 tonnes of partly used medicines each year, enough to fill 75 swimming pools. This waste costs the National Health Service (NHS) at least £480 million annually and causes environmental and health problems.
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England wastes 3,400 tonnes of partly used medicines annually (2024-25).
The wasted medicines could fill 75 swimming pools.
The waste costs the NHS at least £480 million every year.
Medicines must be thrown away once they leave the pharmacy, even if unopened.
The National Pharmacy Association (NPA) urges patients to only order medicines they need.
Patients with many repeat prescriptions should have regular reviews to avoid unnecessary medicines.
Leftover antibiotics taken without advice can cause drug resistance, a serious health risk.
NHS England is working to improve prescription management through its app and local campaigns.
There are current shortages of some common NHS medicines like painkillers and hormone therapies.
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The Senate confirmed 74 people nominated by President Donald Trump on the last day before the August break. The vote was 51-47 and mostly followed party lines, with Republicans supporting the nominations and Democrats opposing.
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The vote took place on a Friday before the Senate's August recess.
A total of 74 nominees chosen by President Trump were confirmed.
The Senate vote count was 51 in favor and 47 against.
Most Republican senators voted to confirm the nominees.
Most Democratic senators voted against the nominees.
The vote largely followed party lines.
Key Republican senators involved included Cynthia Lummis from Wyoming and Mitch McConnell.
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In July, the U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs, which was less than what experts expected. The job numbers for May and June were also adjusted down by 103,000 fewer jobs than first reported. The unemployment rate dropped slightly from 4.2% to 4.1%, mainly because fewer people were looking for work.
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The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July.
Economists had predicted small job growth for July.
May and June job numbers were revised down by a total of 103,000 fewer jobs.
The unemployment rate changed from 4.2% to 4.1%.
The lower unemployment rate was due to fewer people looking for jobs, not an increase in hiring.
Heather Long, chief economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, discussed these job figures with Amna Nawaz.
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Republican Senator Bill Cassidy endorsed Todd Blanche for attorney general. This endorsement increases Blanche’s chances of becoming the top law enforcement official in the country. Blanche is known for previously serving as President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer.
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Senator Bill Cassidy is a Republican from the United States.
Cassidy officially endorsed Todd Blanche for the attorney general position.
Todd Blanche used to be President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer.
The endorsement is seen as a significant step toward Blanche’s appointment as attorney general.
The attorney general is the nation’s top law enforcement official, responsible for legal matters and law enforcement policy.
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President Donald Trump is encouraging Congress to approve the Protect College Sports Act. This law would create rules for payments related to student athletes' name, image, and likeness, and also control the transfer portal system. Several student athletes spoke about their views on the future of college sports.
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President Trump supports the Protect College Sports Act.
The Act aims to set rules for payments to student athletes for using their name, image, and likeness.
The Act would also regulate the transfer portal, a system that manages athlete transfers between schools.
Student athletes Ella Brooks, Henry Gibbs, Temple Landry, and Ruben Rojas Betanzos discussed their opinions on college sports.
The discussion happened on CBS News show "The Takeout."
The article source encourages people to watch the segment on CBS News or through their app.
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The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, which was not expected. This slow job growth might make it harder for the Federal Reserve to decide on interest rate changes in September. President Trump's administration said the job losses happened because of cuts in federal jobs and fewer World Cup hospitality positions.
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The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July.
This job loss was not expected by experts.
A slower labor market could affect the Federal Reserve's interest rate decisions.
The Federal Reserve is the U.S. central bank that controls interest rates.
President Trump's team said the job losses came from fewer federal government jobs.
They also mentioned layoffs related to World Cup event hospitality.
The report may influence economic policies in the coming months.
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The Trump administration announced new sanctions targeting Iran's banking system and companies accused of laundering money to support Iran's exports and military activities. These measures aim to cut off Iran's financial networks and pressure the country to negotiate over the Strait of Hormuz conflict.
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The U.S. Treasury imposed its eighth round of sanctions related to Iran.
Targets include Shahr Bank in Iran and two currency exchange companies based in Dubai.
These entities allegedly helped Iran move oil revenue for major exporters like the National Iranian Oil Company.
Several Iranian individuals involved in money transfers and currency conversions were also sanctioned.
A group of shell companies in Hong Kong, Singapore, and Dubai was designated for funneling payments through hidden accounts.
The Treasury also sanctioned a former Iraqi airline CEO for helping Iran’s Revolutionary Guard move fighters and weapons.
The sanctions are part of efforts to pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end ongoing conflict.
President Donald Trump said negotiations are progressing and a deal could be announced soon.
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A U.S. federal appeals court said President Trump cannot keep building a $400 million ballroom at the White House without getting permission from Congress. Meanwhile, President Trump is trying again to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board. Also, a shooting in Thailand resulted in at least seven deaths, including five students.
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A federal appeals court blocked President Trump’s ballroom construction at the White House until Congress approves it.
The ballroom project is estimated to cost $400 million.
President Trump is working to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
Lisa Cook is currently a member of the Federal Reserve Board.
A shooting occurred in Thailand, near Bangkok.
A student killed at least seven people, including five at his high school.
The Thai shooting is a separate event from U.S. news.
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The U.S. Senate passed a new, strong sanctions bill against Russia. The Senate is also likely to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general. However, some important issues remain unsettled because of differences among Republicans.
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The Senate approved the toughest sanctions bill on Russia to date.
Todd Blanche is expected to be confirmed as the next attorney general.
Several other important Senate matters are still unresolved.
The delays are mainly caused by disagreements within the Republican party.
The events took place at the U.S. Capitol.
Lisa Desjardins, a congressional correspondent, reported on these developments.
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A federal judge in Virginia ruled that Shenandoah County’s school board must change the names of two schools that were restored to Confederate military figures. The judge said the names discriminate against Black students and violate their equal protection rights and educational opportunities.
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The Virginia NAACP sued the Shenandoah County school board over restoring Confederate names to two schools.
The schools were renamed in 2024 to Stonewall Jackson High School and Ashby-Lee Elementary, both named after Confederate officers.
Judge Michael F. Urbanski ruled this action violated the 14th Amendment’s equal protection clause and the Equal Educational Opportunities Act.
The judge said the Confederate names are linked to segregation and have a harmful impact on Black students.
The board must choose new school names quickly and without racial bias.
Black students make up less than 3% of the school district’s population but were found to be harmed by the Confederate names.
The NAACP views the ruling as a major victory against racial discrimination in schools.
Some restoration of Confederate symbols occurred under President Donald Trump’s second term as part of his efforts to influence how American history is presented.
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Three people—a 9-year-old child and two adults—who went missing after tubing on the Muskegon River in Michigan were found safe several days later. Authorities located them using search teams, including police dogs and conservation officers.
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Jazman Hock (28), Sarah Vida (28), and 9-year-old Kayden Kovalcik went missing after tubing on the Muskegon River.
They were reported missing on Tuesday and found safe on Friday afternoon.
They were found about three-quarters of a mile from the Mill Iron Road Boat Launch.
The search involved Michigan State Police K-9 teams and the Department of Natural Resources officers.
The investigation started when a family member found a missing person’s vehicle with a broken window.
Family members had been unable to contact the missing individuals for over 24 hours.
They were believed to have been using orange and pink tubes at the time they disappeared.
Authorities thanked all the agencies and volunteers involved in the search and decided not to release more details to respect privacy.
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Police shared video of a shooting that happened at an In-N-Out restaurant. Also, a person named Blanche is expected to be confirmed as the new attorney general.
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Police released footage showing a shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant.
The shooting incident is being investigated.
Blanche is a candidate for attorney general.
Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general is likely.
The attorney general is the top lawyer for the government.
The news was reported in the CBS Evening News on August 7.
The report can be viewed on the CBS News app and website.
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Three years after the deadly wildfires in Lahaina, Maui, many residents are still displaced and waiting to rebuild their homes. While hundreds of homes have been rebuilt or are approved for rebuilding, many people remain without housing.
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The wildfires struck Lahaina, Maui, and are the deadliest in the U.S. in over 100 years.
The fires destroyed thousands of buildings and killed 102 people.
Lahaina is an important place for Hawaiian history.
Hundreds of homes have already been rebuilt.
Permits for rebuilding hundreds more homes have been approved.
Despite these efforts, many residents have not been able to return to their homes.
The recovery process is still ongoing three years after the fires.
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David Brooks and Jonathan Capehart talked about recent political events, including progressive candidates winning primaries in Michigan, which might show the Democratic Party’s base is moving more to the left. They also discussed issues facing congressional Republicans and actions by President Trump related to birthright citizenship.
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Progressive candidates won primary elections in Michigan.
These wins could indicate that more Democratic voters support left-leaning ideas.
Some congressional Republicans are dealing with accusations of wrongdoing.
President Trump has made new moves concerning birthright citizenship, the right to citizenship for people born in the U.S.
The discussion involved commentators David Brooks from The Atlantic and Jonathan Capehart from MS NOW.
The conversation was hosted by Amna Nawaz.
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President Donald Trump is trying again to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook after the Supreme Court blocked his previous attempt in June. A recent letter from a White House aide says the president is thinking about firing her.
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President Trump wants to remove Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board.
The Supreme Court stopped his earlier effort to fire her in June.
A letter from White House aide Dan Scavino reveals the president is “considering” this action.
Lisa Cook serves as a governor at the Federal Reserve, which helps manage U.S. monetary policy.
The letter was dated Wednesday and obtained by a news source.
This is a renewed attempt following the earlier unsuccessful effort.
The Federal Reserve Board members have important roles in setting interest rates and guiding the economy.
Removing a Federal Reserve governor is unusual and can signal political conflicts over economic policy.
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A federal watchdog report says the U.S. Department of Education has communication problems with companies managing student loans. These problems cause delays and billing mistakes for millions of borrowers when new student loan rules are put in place.
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The Government Accountability Office (GAO) reported issues in how the Education Department works with four student loan servicers: Nelnet, Aidvantage, MOHELA, and EdFinancial.
The servicers often get unclear instructions from the department, causing repeated back-and-forth clarification before changes can be made.
Communication problems have led to billing errors, delays, and confusion for borrowers navigating changes to loan repayment options.
The federal government manages about $1.6 trillion in student debt for around 43 million people.
The Education Department sends "change requests" to servicers about new rules, but some requests lack detail, slowing down updates.
One change request took six rounds of questions over two months before servicers understood it fully.
GAO recommends the Education Department start early talks with servicers before big changes to avoid problems.
Better coordination is needed because errors in loan servicing can affect borrowers’ budgets and delay important benefits like loan forgiveness.
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David Crowley, who is running for governor of Wisconsin, describes himself as a "get stuff done Democrat." He is competing in the Democratic primary against Francesca Hong, who leads the race but does not have endorsements from well-known progressive politicians like Senator Bernie Sanders or Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
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David Crowley is running for governor of Wisconsin.
He calls himself a "get stuff done Democrat."
The Democratic primary also includes Francesca Hong as a candidate.
Francesca Hong currently leads the Democratic primary.
Francesca Hong is a democratic socialist.
She has not been endorsed by Senator Bernie Sanders.
She has not been endorsed by Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.
David Crowley is the Milwaukee County Executive.
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