A Chinese-American mother who moved from Los Angeles to Nice, France, described the major differences between school lunches in the U.S. and France. She highlighted that French school meals include balanced courses with fresh, healthy ingredients, while many American parents are concerned about the quality of school lunches in the U.S.
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Marissa Fortson moved with her family from Los Angeles to Nice, France, for a healthier lifestyle and cultural experience.
She remembers typical U.S. school lunches as chicken nuggets, pizza, mashed potatoes, and mac and cheese.
A 2024 study found that fewer than half of California parents think U.S. school lunches are good quality, tasty, or healthy.
French school lunches often have three courses: a salad, a main dish, and a dessert.
Typical French school meals include items like green salad, chicken curry with rice, salmon pasta, and fresh bread.
French schools teach children about food, encourage trying different flavors, and emphasize eating with proper utensils.
There is a strong focus in France on fresh ingredients, sustainability, and organic foods in school meals.
Fortson’s TikTok video about French school lunches received 1.2 million views, sparking discussion about school meal quality differences.
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Colt Gray, a 16-year-old who killed two students and two teachers in a 2024 school shooting in Georgia, pleaded guilty to 55 charges including murder. A psychologist testified that Gray had a troubled childhood and became deeply interested in mass shootings online, but planned the attack intentionally without hallucinations or delusions.
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The shooting happened at Apalachee High School in Georgia on September 4, 2024.
Four people died: two teachers (ages 39 and 53) and two 14-year-old students.
Several others were injured, with seven wounded by gunfire.
Colt Gray pleaded guilty without a plea deal to 55 charges, including murder.
A judge will decide if Gray can be eligible for parole after hearing more evidence.
Gray had a chaotic and lonely childhood marked by family drug use, fights, financial problems, and frequent moves.
He was paranoid and feared teachers and others were against him, also suspecting hacking on his computer.
The psychologist said Gray planned the shooting carefully and was not driven by hallucinations or mental illness symptoms at the time.
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Homeless families in temporary housing in London were told they could not use the building’s air conditioning, as it was not offered as part of their rental agreement. This led to some children getting sick during heatwaves, but management has since allowed tenants to use the air conditioning with advice to limit use due to high costs.
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Homeless families in Britannia Point, London, could not use built-in air conditioning because it was not provided as an amenity in their temporary housing contracts.
Two children were hospitalized during recent heatwaves due to the extreme heat inside these buildings.
The building is owned by Criterion Capital and the tenancies are managed by agencies, including Aura Assets Management.
Residents were told that using air conditioning could result in high bills, up to £500 for the summer, due to standing charges.
Windows in the glass-fronted building open only slightly, making it difficult to cool the flats without air conditioning.
After complaints, the management restored air conditioning for tenants but requested sensible use to avoid large utility bills.
Local politicians expressed concern about the health risks and urged immediate restoration of air conditioning.
Aura Assets Management explained the earlier ban on air conditioning was based on previous operational rules but has since changed.
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The Pentagon announced that more than 600 U.S. service members have been killed in the conflict with Iran. The Department of Defense updated the numbers quietly, sparking questions about why detailed information has not been shared openly.
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The number of U.S. military deaths in the Iran conflict has passed 600.
Four service members died in recent strikes by Iranian forces.
The Department of Defense made a quiet update to the casualty count.
There is public concern over the lack of clear information from the Pentagon.
The Pentagon is responsible for reporting casualty numbers in conflicts involving U.S. forces.
The conflict with Iran has caused significant U.S. military losses.
Transparency about military casualties is important to the public and lawmakers.
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The United States is 100 days away from the 2026 midterm elections. Lawmakers and voters are focusing on important primary elections that will help decide candidates for the general election on November 3, 2026.
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The 2026 midterm elections are set for November 3, 2026.
It is 100 days until the midterm elections.
Primary elections are ongoing to select candidates for various political offices.
These primaries will influence which candidates appear on the ballot in November.
Lawmakers and voters are paying close attention to these key primaries.
CBS News is covering and analyzing these important primary races.
The midterm elections will affect control of Congress and other political positions.
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Many Haitians in the U.S. will lose their Temporary Protected Status (TPS), a program that allows them to stay safely during crises in their home country. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) plans to deport large groups of these Haitians as their TPS ends.
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Temporary Protected Status (TPS) is a U.S. program that protects people from deportation if their country is unsafe.
Haitians have been living in the U.S. under TPS due to crises in Haiti.
The TPS designation for Haitians is ending, which means they no longer have legal protection to stay.
ICE is preparing to deport large groups of Haitians who lose this status.
Deportations will be carried out soon after TPS ends.
The situation affects many Haitian immigrants living in the U.S.
This development has drawn attention from media sources like CBS News.
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The wife of Eric Bieniemy, the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs, was shot at their home in Ashburn, Virginia. Police responded to the incident in the evening and are investigating the case.
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The shooting happened on Sunday evening just after 7:30 p.m.
The location was the 20000 block of Northpark Drive in Ashburn, Virginia, a suburb of Northern Virginia.
The victim is Mia Bieniemy, wife of Eric Bieniemy.
Eric Bieniemy is the offensive coordinator for the Kansas City Chiefs football team.
Police were called to the scene and have begun an investigation.
The incident was initially reported by ESPN.
No further details about the shooter or motive were provided in the report.
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Diary entries from Dr. Anthony Fauci, who was the main White House medical adviser during the COVID-19 pandemic, show that he noticed how much the media focused on him. He sometimes found the attention flattering. These diary entries were made public by Senator Rand Paul.
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Anthony Fauci served as the chief medical adviser to the White House during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fauci kept diary entries documenting his experiences and thoughts during the pandemic.
Senator Rand Paul released over a thousand pages of these diary entries.
The entries reveal Fauci’s awareness of media attention on him early in the pandemic.
Fauci described some of the media focus on him as “flattering.”
The diary entries cover Fauci’s views and personal reflections during the COVID-19 crisis.
The release of these diaries happened during President Donald Trump’s current term.
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The article discusses how Democrats are increasingly using the American flag in their events and messaging to show patriotism and love for the country. This change highlights a shift in how patriotism is presented politically.
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Democrats are beginning to display the American flag more often.
This practice is a way to express love and pride for the United States.
The article suggests this is a change from past years when Democrats showed the flag less.
Using the flag can be a symbol to connect with voters on patriotic values.
Patriotism refers to showing support and pride in one’s country.
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Analyst Nate Silver said that Americans might be losing interest in President Trump. He noted that recent news about President Trump has been less serious or important, except for issues related to Iran.
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Nate Silver is a political analyst who comments on public interest in politics.
He believes Americans may be "moving on" from President Trump, meaning they are less focused on him.
Recent news about President Trump has been mostly unimportant or humorous.
The only serious Trump-related story recently involved Iran.
Examples of less serious news include the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and topics like FIFA.
This change in attention comes during a challenging time for President Trump and his political party.
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President Trump told Axios that he paused U.S. military strikes on Iran to allow more time for negotiations, but he warned that strong military action could resume if talks fail. The negotiations involve Iran, Oman, and several other countries working on a nuclear deal and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
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President Trump paused U.S. strikes on Iran to give diplomacy another chance.
Talks focus on a new agreement involving Iran and Oman, with Qatar, Pakistan, Egypt, and U.S. envoys involved.
Trump said the negotiations need to move quickly or they will end.
He said the pause happened after mediators asked him not to attack Iran.
Trump believes Iran wants to make a deal.
After pausing strikes, oil prices fell and the stock market rose.
Trump will meet with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss Iran and regional security.
Trump claimed that without his leadership, Iran would have acquired nuclear weapons and Israel would be in danger.
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A funeral director named Robert Bush in Hull was found to have kept dozens of bodies unburied and given families wrong ashes. He has admitted to multiple crimes including theft and preventing proper burials, and is now facing sentencing after a court heard painful details from families.
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Police found 35 bodies and over 100 sets of ashes in poor conditions at Bush’s funeral home in March 2024.
Robert Bush admitted 67 offenses, including 30 counts of stopping lawful burials and theft from charities.
The bodies were in cold storage racks, some uncovered and decomposed, including a stillborn baby.
The misconduct was uncovered when other funeral directors grew suspicious after Bush was on holiday in the US.
The funeral premises were described as dirty and disorderly, with personal items like flowers and cards scattered on the floor.
Bush told the police he had “deceived everyone” and his daughter did not know about the situation.
Many victims were older adults, with some bodies stored for over a year waiting for cremation.
Families expressed deep hurt, saying they received incorrect ashes and that the situation shattered their trust.
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Pauline Hanson and Malcolm Roberts from the One Nation party criticized Australia's family law system and domestic violence policies. Hanson expressed views that domestic violence leave should not be an employer responsibility and claimed domestic violence can be used as a tool in court, while Roberts called the family court a "slaughterhouse."
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Pauline Hanson said employers should not be responsible for providing paid domestic violence leave.
The Australian government made 10 days of paid domestic violence leave a workplace right starting in 2022.
Hanson claimed domestic violence is sometimes used as a "weapon" in family court cases.
Malcolm Roberts called the family court the "slaughterhouse of the nation."
Hanson criticized domestic violence support groups, saying they focus mainly on women and neglect men.
Hanson said domestic violence should be treated fairly for both men and women.
The government introduced paid leave so victims can get medical help, report to police, or move to safer homes.
Some people and organizations support the leave as an important safety measure for domestic violence victims.
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President Donald Trump visited Michigan on Monday to highlight manufacturing and auto industry jobs before the midterm elections. He spoke at General Motors’ Milford Proving Ground, a place where new vehicles and technologies are tested, and focused on the economy.
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President Trump visited Michigan on Monday.
The visit aimed to emphasize manufacturing and auto industry jobs.
He spoke at General Motors’ Milford Proving Ground facility in Milford, Michigan.
The Milford Proving Ground is where GM tests new vehicles and new technologies.
The visit was part of efforts related to the upcoming midterm elections.
President Trump’s speech focused mainly on the economy.
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Senator Shelley Moore Capito said that a visitor who recently saw Senator Mitch McConnell at a rehabilitation center described him as being “clear-minded.” She confirmed that McConnell is recovering and healing from his health issues.
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Senator Mitch McConnell is currently in a rehabilitation center.
A visitor who saw McConnell described him as “clear-minded.”
Senator Shelley Moore Capito shared this information in a video interview.
McConnell is actively recovering and healing.
The visitor’s description suggests McConnell is aware and responsive.
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Dozens of people across 17 U.S. states have become sick from a salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs. Although the eggs were sent to only a few states, the illness has spread to many more states.
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Salmonella is a type of bacteria that can cause food poisoning.
The outbreak has affected people in 17 different states.
The eggs linked to the outbreak were recalled by the company.
These eggs were distributed in only a few states.
More states are seeing salmonella cases even though the eggs weren't sold there.
People who ate these eggs or products containing them may be at risk.
Salmonella infection symptoms often include stomach pain, diarrhea, and fever.
Health officials warn consumers to check their eggs and follow recall instructions.
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Prime Minister Andy Burnham wants to change England’s social care system, which helps older adults and people with disabilities. The article explains four main ideas for reforming how social care is paid for, detailing costs and past government plans.
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England’s social care system is mainly run by private companies, not the government.
Many older people in England need care but don’t get enough help.
Current rules mean people getting care at home get help based on income, but the value of their house is not counted. For residential care, house value counts and people with assets over £23,250 usually pay fully.
One reform idea is to set a limit on how much a person pays for care in their life, with the government covering costs beyond that.
Another idea is to raise the asset limit so more people qualify for help, like a plan by Boris Johnson’s government which was never put in place.
Some want care to be free based on need, no matter how much money someone has; Scotland already uses this system.
Past government attempts at reform failed mainly because of disagreements on how to pay for changes.
The article examines the cost and fairness of different reform plans to help guide future decisions.
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A journalist in Gibraltar, Ros Astengo, investigated serial killer Allan Grimson as he approached release from prison. Her work led four men to report sexual assaults by Grimson, resulting in his recent conviction for 13 sexual offences and keeping him in jail longer.
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Allan Grimson is a convicted serial killer who murdered two young men in the late 1990s while serving in the Royal Navy.
Grimson was sentenced to life in prison in 2001 with a minimum of 22 years to serve.
In police interviews, Grimson admitted to sexual offences against four other males but was not charged for these at the time.
Journalist Ros Astengo started investigating Grimson’s case as he neared release, aiming to protect the public.
Because of her investigation, four more men came forward with reports of sexual assault by Grimson.
A jury at Winchester Crown Court found Grimson guilty of 13 sexual offences related to these men.
The judge described Grimson as extremely dangerous in the 1990s and is preparing reports to assess future risk before sentencing him in November.
Grimson had been recommended for transfer to an open prison in 2020 to prepare him for release, but this was stopped by the new charges and trial.
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Melania Trump has invited people from all U.S. states and territories to apply as volunteers or performers for the White House holiday season. Applications have opened several months before the holidays begin.
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The White House is preparing early for the holiday season.
Melania Trump started the call for volunteers and performers on a Monday.
People from every U.S. state and territory can apply.
The application period is now open.
The event is focused on Christmas and other holiday celebrations at the White House.
Volunteers and performers will take part in holiday activities at the White House.
This outreach is part of the White House's seasonal preparations.
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Almost half of Americans do not understand the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that President Donald Trump signed into law last summer. A new Politico poll shows many either have not heard of the law or cannot explain what it does.
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49% of people surveyed could not explain the law.
Some respondents said they have not heard of the legislation at all.
The law was signed by President Donald Trump last summer.
The poll was conducted by Politico.
The name of the law is the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
The poll measures public awareness and understanding of this law.
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