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The a2 Milk Company is recalling over 60,000 cans of baby formula imported to the U.S. through a government program aimed at solving a formula shortage. The recall is due to the detection of a toxin called cereulide, which can make babies sick, and parents are warned to stop using the affected formula immediately.
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The recall affects three batches of a2 Platinum Premium USA infant formula intended for babies 0 to 12 months old.
About 63,078 cans are recalled, with around 16,428 already sold to consumers.
The formula was imported from New Zealand as part of “Operation Fly Formula,” launched by the Biden administration in 2022.
Cereulide is a heat-stable toxin from the bacterium Bacillus cereus and is not destroyed by boiling or reheating.
Symptoms of cereulide poisoning include nausea and vomiting and usually appear within 30 minutes to 6 hours after ingestion.
Infants are especially vulnerable to dehydration from this toxin, which can be dangerous.
The import rights for this formula expired on December 31, 2025, and the product had been discontinued before the recall.
Parents should throw away any recalled formula and clean formula-making machines thoroughly if used with the affected product.
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Rep. Katie Porter, a Democratic candidate for California governor, said she strongly opposes President Donald Trump if he criticizes California. During a debate, she responded bluntly to a question about a fundraising email that used strong language against Trump.
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Katie Porter is a Democratic representative running for governor of California.
She said if President Trump attacks California, she strongly rejects it.
Porter made this comment during a California gubernatorial debate.
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins asked her about a fundraising email that said “F— Trump.”
Porter’s response used similar language to show her strong opposition.
The exchange highlights tensions between California Democrats and President Trump.
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An 18-year-old man has been arrested for a shooting at a party near a lake in Edmond, Oklahoma, that killed one woman and injured 22 others. The shooting started after an argument between two females turned into a fight involving rival gang members, and more than 80 gunshots were fired.
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The suspect is Jaylan Amhad Davis, aged 18.
The shooting happened Sunday night at a party by Arcadia Lake near Oklahoma City.
One woman, 18-year-old Avianna Smith-Gray, died in the shooting.
Twenty-two people were injured, including six teenagers as young as 15.
Davis faces charges of assault with a deadly weapon, which will be upgraded to felony murder.
Davis turned himself in after police issued an arrest warrant; his bond is set at $1 million.
Police believe at least one other suspect is involved.
The party was large, promoted on social media, and did not have the required permit.
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President Donald Trump's 2025 tax law sets new limits on federal student loans for advanced degrees, including health care fields. These caps may force some students to quit their education or seek private loans, worsening the current shortage of health care workers in the U.S.
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Federal student loan limits are capped at $100,000 for most graduate degrees and $200,000 for 11 professional degrees like doctors, pharmacists, and dentists.
The limits take effect on July 1, 2025.
Many health care degrees, especially medical school, cost much more than these loan caps—median tuition is about $298,000 at public and $408,000 at private medical schools.
The Grad PLUS loan program, which allowed borrowing the full cost for advanced degrees, is ending, removing a key funding option.
Students excluded by loan caps may turn to private lenders, but about 40% of Americans, including many low-income and people of color, are often ineligible for private loans.
Private loans often have higher interest rates and less favorable terms than federal loans.
Experts warn the new rules could reduce the number of future health care workers and worsen access to medical care.
The Education Department says schools charge high tuition without regard to federal loan limits.
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The FDA has approved fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes designed for adult smokers for the first time. Some health and parent groups are concerned this may encourage more young people to use vapes.
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The FDA authorized fruit-flavored e-cigarettes aimed at adults who smoke.
This is the first time the FDA has allowed fruit flavors in vaping products.
Health experts and parent groups worry about underage vaping increasing.
The approval is intended to help adult smokers switch from traditional cigarettes.
The decision has sparked debates about youth access to vaping products.
Medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder reported on this FDA action.
The news was covered by CBS News through their app and website.
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President Donald Trump said there is a good chance that the war with Iran will end. In Indiana, Republican lawmakers who went against President Trump on redrawing voting districts mostly lost in their primary elections.
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President Trump spoke about a possible end to the war with Iran.
He described the chance of peace as "very good."
Some Indiana Republican lawmakers did not follow President Trump’s guidance on redistricting.
These lawmakers mostly lost their primary races.
The primary results show the influence of President Trump within the Indiana GOP.
Redistricting means changing the boundaries of voting areas.
The article focuses on U.S. politics and election outcomes.
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An election forecaster called Sabato’s Crystal Ball reported that Republicans have lost ground in eight key U.S. House districts, making some races more competitive for the 2024 midterm elections. This change shows Democrats may have a better chance to win back the House, as several districts once seen as safe for Republicans are now less certain.
Key Facts
Sabato’s Crystal Ball updated its ratings, showing Republicans losing advantage in eight House districts.
Some districts moved from "Safe Republican" to "Likely Republican" or "Leans Republican," making them more competitive.
The Ohio Ninth District shifted from leaning Republican to a "Toss-up," meaning it is very competitive.
Democrats are seen as favored to regain control of the House in the 2024 midterms.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating is declining amid concerns about inflation, gas prices, and the Iran war.
Historically, the party of the sitting president loses seats in midterm elections.
The shifts include districts in Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, North Carolina, Ohio, and Texas.
The National Republican Congressional Committee has not yet commented on the report.
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Craig Berry, a retired special forces soldier accused of shooting his wife in Tennessee, was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after a six-day search. Authorities confirmed he is no longer a threat to the public.
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Craig Berry was accused of shooting his wife on May 1 after a domestic dispute.
He fled into the woods in northern Tennessee after the shooting.
A six-day manhunt was conducted by the Stewart County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies.
Berry was found dead with an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound.
The U.S. Marshals Service confirmed Berry's death and said he was no longer a threat.
No details were given about where Berry was found or how long he had been dead.
The wife was hospitalized, but her condition is unknown.
Stewart County is near the Kentucky border and about 75 miles northeast of Nashville.
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Federal agents searched the office of Virginia state Senator L. Louise Lucas and a cannabis dispensary she co-owns as part of a corruption investigation. Lucas is an 82-year-old Democrat and one of Virginia’s longest-serving and most influential lawmakers.
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The raid took place on a Wednesday.
It involved the office of State Senator L. Louise Lucas and a cannabis dispensary she partly owns.
The investigation is related to alleged corruption.
Lucas is the president pro tempore of the Virginia Senate.
She is 82 years old.
She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Lucas has served in Virginia politics for many years.
She is known for using colorful language.
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ICE will stop using shortened training programs that allowed new officers to start working faster. Instead, it will return to the full 72-day training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia.
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ICE had a shortened training program to quickly train new officers.
ICE faced criticism for these shorter training programs.
Two Department of Homeland Security officials confirmed the change.
ICE will return to a 72-day training course at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center.
The training center is located in Glynco, Georgia.
The decision aims to improve training quality for ICE officers.
The change was reported by The Washington Post and other news outlets.
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Rep. James Comer, the Republican leader of the House Oversight Committee, said that Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was not fully truthful about his connection to Jeffrey Epstein. Comer referred to inconsistencies in Lutnick’s statements about visiting Epstein’s private island and staying in contact with him after 2005.
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Rep. James Comer is the Republican chair of the House Oversight Committee.
Comer claimed Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was not fully truthful about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Lutnick said in 2022 he avoided being alone with Epstein after a 2005 visit to Epstein’s home.
Court files revealed Lutnick met Epstein several times in 2011 and 2012.
Lutnick told Democrats he visited Epstein’s private island with his family in 2012 for lunch.
The statements by Lutnick about his interactions with Epstein have contradictions.
The issue came up during a closed-door interview and earlier Congressional hearings.
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A man from North Carolina admitted in court that he posted the home address of a Supreme Court justice online. He did this to threaten or scare the justice and possibly cause a crime.
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The man’s name is Kyle Andrew Edwards, and he is 59 years old.
He pleaded guilty in federal court on a Wednesday.
He shared the private home address of a Supreme Court justice on the internet.
His purpose was to threaten, intimidate, or encourage a violent crime against the justice.
The Justice Department announced the guilty plea.
Posting personal information to threaten someone is called doxxing.
The legal case involves federal laws protecting Supreme Court justices.
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A man from Texas named Michael Marx has been charged for a shooting near the Washington Monument in Washington, D.C. The Department of Justice announced the charges through the U.S. attorney’s office in the District of Columbia.
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Michael Marx is 45 years old.
He is from Midland, Texas.
The shooting happened near the Washington Monument on the National Mall.
Charges were filed by the U.S. attorney’s office for the District of Columbia.
The Department of Justice made the announcement on a Wednesday.
The case involves violence in a public area in the nation’s capital.
Legal proceedings are now underway against Marx.
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President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that U.S. officials have had good discussions with Iran in the past 24 hours. He indicated that it is very likely they will reach a deal.
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President Trump spoke to reporters about talks with Iran.
He said the U.S. has had positive discussions with Iranian officials recently.
The talks took place over the last 24 hours.
President Trump expressed optimism about making a final agreement.
The discussion is about reaching a deal between the U.S. and Iran.
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The FBI conducted a search of the office of Virginia State Senator L. Louise Lucas. Senator Lucas supported recent efforts to redraw voting district boundaries in Virginia.
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The FBI raided Senator L. Louise Lucas's office in Virginia.
The raid happened on a Wednesday.
Senator Lucas played a major role in Virginia's latest redistricting process.
Redistricting means redrawing the lines of voting districts.
The reason for the raid was not detailed in the article.
Redistricting often affects political power and election outcomes.
CBS News reported the event with correspondent Jake Rosen.
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Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch responded to harsh criticism from President Donald Trump by emphasizing his commitment to being independent and fearless in his work. Gorsuch reflected on the importance of the Declaration of Independence and expressed concern about the increasing personal attacks on judges and the decline of civility in politics.
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Justice Neil Gorsuch was publicly criticized by President Trump after voting to block the president’s global tariffs.
Trump called Gorsuch and Justice Amy Coney Barrett "disgrace," "disloyal," and other harsh names.
Gorsuch said he remains focused on applying the law independently, as promised in his judicial oath.
He rarely does interviews but spoke to ABC News before releasing a children’s book about the Declaration of Independence.
Gorsuch warned that America’s democracy is fragile and needs ongoing commitment from each generation.
He shared concerns about the increasing number of personal attacks on judges, calling it dangerous.
Gorsuch expressed sadness over the attempted assassination of President Trump and a general loss of politeness in political discussions.
He highlighted the importance of free speech and the idea that people on different sides still love their country.
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In the Indiana Republican primaries, candidates who opposed President Trump's effort to redraw congressional maps mostly lost their races. This shows that President Trump still holds strong influence within the Republican Party and is willing to work against party members who disagree with him.
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Indiana held Republican primary elections on May 5, 2026.
Seven Republican state senators opposed Trump’s plan to change congressional district boundaries.
Five of these senators lost to challengers supported by President Trump and allied groups.
Trump warned lawmakers that opposing his redistricting plan would have political consequences.
Conservative groups like Club for Growth and Turning Point USA spent millions to help Trump-backed candidates.
Republican voters in Indiana favored Trump-endorsed challengers over established incumbents.
Other Republicans, such as Sen. Bill Cassidy and Rep. Thomas Massie, may also face political trouble for opposing Trump.
This situation may affect similar redistricting battles in other Republican-controlled states ahead of future elections.
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick gave a testimony about the Jeffrey Epstein investigation to a House committee. Representative Ro Khanna said the testimony was embarrassing and said President Trump would have fired Lutnick if he had seen it.
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Howard Lutnick is the U.S. Commerce Secretary.
Lutnick testified before the House Oversight Committee about the Jeffrey Epstein case.
Jeffrey Epstein was a person involved in a high-profile investigation.
Representative Ro Khanna called Lutnick’s testimony embarrassing.
Ro Khanna said President Trump would have fired Lutnick if he had seen the testimony.
The testimony took place on a Wednesday.
The news was reported by CBS News.
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Nigel Farage, a British Member of Parliament and Reform UK leader, has earned over £2 million through speeches, presenting, writing, and other activities since entering Parliament. He also received a £5 million personal gift from donor Christopher Harborne and has a growing property portfolio. Farage travels extensively for his political work and has received expensive hospitality and tickets funded by various donors.
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Farage has made more than £2 million from speeches, articles, promoting gold, and selling video messages.
He earns nearly £100,000 per year as an MP and will receive a £73,000 annual pension from the EU starting next year.
Christopher Harborne gave Farage £5 million in early 2024 as a personal, non-political gift.
Farage travels with a large security team, using helicopters and multiple vehicles while campaigning.
Reform UK received £12 million in donations to support their campaign efforts.
Farage spends about 22 hours a week on jobs apart from being an MP.
Since becoming an MP, Farage has taken hospitality and trips worth over £250,000, including trips to the US and expensive event tickets.
He owns at least four properties, including homes in Kent and Surrey, and his partner owns a house in his constituency.
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Nigel Farage, a UK Member of Parliament (MP), has earned over £2 million in extra income since being elected in July 2024. He also received a £5 million personal gift before the 2024 general election, which he did not declare, raising questions about parliamentary rules and political influence.
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Nigel Farage became MP for Clacton in July 2024.
Since then, he has earned more than £2 million outside his regular MP salary.
Farage received a £5 million gift from Reform UK’s major donor Christopher Harborne before the 2024 election.
Farage did not declare this gift as required by parliamentary rules, saying it was a personal, non-political gift used for his security.
Labour and Conservative parties criticized Farage for not declaring the gift.
A poll showed 68% of the British public worry the gift might give Harborne too much influence over Farage.
The UK Electoral Commission is investigating a complaint about the gift.
Staff within Reform UK expressed concerns and suspicion after the gift became public.
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