The U.S. Air Force canceled the promotions of 135 security forces airmen and women after finding a grading mistake on their specialty knowledge test. The error was caused by an outdated scoring key, and the Air Force will replace those promoted incorrectly with others after regrading all test takers.
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135 airmen and women were wrongly promoted due to incorrect test scores.
The mistake was caused by using an outdated scoring key for the security forces specialty knowledge test (SKT).
A total of 2,285 candidates took the test, and 586 promotions to technical sergeant were available.
The Air Force will rescore all exams and promote the correct candidates.
No artificial intelligence was involved in the grading error; it was human error.
The Air Force has improved its internal processes to prevent future mistakes.
Those affected were informed and given access to leadership for questions.
This issue comes amid recent controversy over military promotion decisions related to diversity.
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President Donald Trump recently used the old Air Force One plane instead of the new one gifted by Qatar when returning from Turkey. A New York Times reporter, Maggie Haberman, questioned the truth of the president’s explanation for this choice.
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President Trump flew back from Turkey using the old Air Force One plane.
There is a newer Air Force One that was gifted by Qatar.
The president gave an explanation for choosing the older plane.
Maggie Haberman, a White House reporter, expressed doubt about the president’s reason.
Reports suggested that security concerns might have influenced the decision.
The president dismissed those reports when speaking to reporters.
The situation involves official presidential travel and plane security.
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Graham Platner stopped his campaign for the U.S. Senate in Maine after an allegation of sexual assault, which he denied. The Maine Democratic Party now has to pick a new candidate by July 27 to run against Republican Susan Collins in the important November election.
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Graham Platner withdrew from Maine’s Senate race following a sexual assault allegation he denied.
Platner had won the Democratic primary in June before the allegation became public.
Maine law allows Democrats to replace a nominee who withdraws before 5 p.m. on July 13.
The party must name a new candidate by July 27.
The Democratic Party held an emergency meeting to organize the replacement process.
Democrats need to gain four Senate seats in November to control the Senate; Maine is a key target.
Troy Jackson, a former state Senate president, is currently the favorite to replace Platner.
Other possible candidates include Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows and former Maine CDC director Nirav Shah.
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The House of Representatives failed to approve a special rule needed to pass four important bills, including the SAVE Act. Because of this, the House ended its session for the week without passing any of these measures.
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The House tried to pass a special rule to move forward with four major bills.
One of the bills involved is called the SAVE Act.
The special rule did not get enough votes to pass.
Due to this failure, the House stopped its work and adjourned for the week.
No progress was made on the four important bills during this session.
This situation has been described as a "procedural implosion," meaning a breakdown in the normal process.
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A toddler in Phoenix, Arizona, was mistakenly declared dead by a doctor after being found in a backyard pool. Despite police officers and a nurse noticing possible signs of life, the child was taken to the hospital morgue and later found alive.
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A toddler was found in a backyard pool in Phoenix, Arizona.
A doctor declared the child dead, even though others saw possible signs of life.
Two police officers and at least one nurse were present and noticed signs the child might still be alive.
The child was taken to the hospital morgue.
Hours after being declared dead, the toddler was found alive in the morgue.
The case was recorded on police bodycam video.
The incident is under review to understand how the mistake happened.
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Utah prosecutors will play audio recordings in court of police interviews with the roommate of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The defense objected, saying the statements might be seen as a confession and could harm the defendant's chance of a fair trial.
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The victim is conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
The accused is Tyler Robinson.
The roommate and romantic partner of Tyler Robinson is named Lance Twiggs.
Prosecutors want to play audio clips of interviews with Lance Twiggs in open court.
Defense attorneys oppose the public release of these statements.
Defense fears the statements could be viewed as a confession.
They argue that broadcasting the statements might affect Robinson’s right to a fair trial.
The case is happening in Provo, Utah.
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U.S. home sales showed a small drop in June, while the median home price reached a record high of $440,600. Rising mortgage rates and high prices make it harder for people to afford homes, even though sales have stayed near a low level.
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Existing home sales in the U.S. fell 2.4% in June compared to May.
The annual rate of home sales in June was 4.09 million units, below the expected 4.21 million.
Home sales have stayed close to 4 million annually since 2023, below the usual 5.2 million.
The national median home price in June reached $440,600, the highest on record since 1999.
Home prices have increased every year for 36 months straight.
Mortgage rates recently ranged between 6.23% and 6.53%, their highest since August of the previous year.
Higher mortgage rates and home prices reduce affordability for buyers.
Sales reflect contracts made when mortgage rates were rising amid concerns about inflation and the U.S.–Iran conflict.
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Good Housekeeping conducted a survey about how modern families share household chores. Elspeth Velten, the magazine’s editor-in-chief, discussed the results on CBS Mornings.
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The survey focused on how people feel about dividing housework.
It looked at different ways families split chores.
Elspeth Velten explained the survey findings on CBS Mornings.
The information comes from Good Housekeeping magazine.
The topic highlights current family habits around chores.
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Audio clips from an interview with the roommate of the person accused of killing Charlie Kirk will be played in a court hearing. The hearing is a preliminary step before the main trial.
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Prosecutors will play audio clips from an interview with the accused killer’s roommate.
The clips will be used during a preliminary court hearing.
The accused is charged with the murder of Charlie Kirk.
Caroline Polisi, a legal expert for CBS News, provided details about the case.
The hearing is scheduled for Thursday.
This is part of the early legal process before a full trial.
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Doreen Lawrence and six others lost a court case accusing the Daily Mail of illegal methods to get stories. The court rejected claims of phone tapping and hacking, and Lawrence will not have to pay legal costs from the failed action.
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Doreen Lawrence joined a lawsuit against the Daily Mail for alleged illegal news-gathering methods.
Claims included phone tapping, hacking, and tricking people for private information.
The High Court dismissed all claims brought by Lawrence, the Duke of Sussex (Prince Harry), and others.
The Daily Mail publisher will try to recover legal costs, which could be very high but may be reduced.
Lawrence will not have to pay any share of the legal bills from the case.
Insurance was in place to cover legal costs for the claimants and their lawyers if they lost.
The judge found no proof that the Daily Mail used unlawful methods for 55 stories cited by the claimants.
Other claimants included Elton John, Elizabeth Hurley, Sadie Frost, and Simon Hughes.
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David Hearn, a 67-year-old U.S. Olympic canoeist, pleaded not guilty to charges of damaging the Reflecting Pool near the Washington Monument. He was indicted after being accused of removing sealant from the pool's bottom and faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
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David Hearn competed in the 1992, 1996, and 2000 Olympics as a canoeist.
He was indicted on July 2 for allegedly damaging the Reflecting Pool on June 19.
Hearn is accused of ripping out part of the sealant at the bottom of the pool.
He says he only touched the sealant briefly out of curiosity during a bike ride.
His lawyers asked for no restrictions and for him to be released without supervision.
The judge agreed and released Hearn on his own recognizance (without bail).
A status hearing and trial date are planned for August 5.
The defense says the case is part of the administration’s effort to shift blame for failures.
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The number of school suspensions and permanent exclusions in England decreased for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2024/25, suspensions fell by 4% and permanent exclusions dropped by 9%, though suspensions rose in primary schools.
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There were 913,000 suspensions in state schools in England in 2024/25, down 4% from the previous year.
Permanent exclusions were 9,900 in 2024/25, a 9% decrease.
Suspension rates dropped in secondary and special schools but increased by 7,742 in primary schools.
Nearly half of suspensions lasted one day or less, but 94,400 pupils missed more than a week of school due to suspension.
Persistent disruptive behavior was the most common reason for suspensions (52%) and exclusions (40%).
Secondary school pupils made up 85% of all suspensions.
Pupils with special educational needs and those on free school meals are more likely to be suspended or excluded.
Boys are suspended 1.5 times more than girls.
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Katie Couric shared that she was hospitalized due to a condition called transient global amnesia, which causes temporary memory loss. A neurologist from Maimonides Health explained more about this condition on CBS Mornings.
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Katie Couric experienced transient global amnesia, a sudden and temporary loss of memory.
She was hospitalized because of this memory loss.
Transient global amnesia usually lasts a short time and affects the ability to remember recent events.
The condition is not linked to serious brain injury or long-term damage.
Dr. Leah Croll, a neurologist, discussed the symptoms and causes on a CBS News program.
This condition is rare and often resolves by itself without lasting effects.
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A federal judge in Brooklyn has ordered Indian billionaire Gautam Adani to respond by July 15 about whether any exchange of favors took place in the Justice Department’s decision to drop bribery and fraud charges against him. The case involves allegations that Adani’s companies paid over $250 million in bribes to secure contracts in India, but politically appointed DOJ officials moved to dismiss the charges.
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Judge Nicholas Garaufis ordered Gautam Adani to answer questions about any possible deal linked to the dismissal of criminal charges against him.
Charges involved alleged foreign bribery and securities fraud in connection with Indian solar energy contracts.
The Justice Department’s political appointees, not career prosecutors, requested dismissal of the case.
Two career prosecutors withdrew from the case after the motion to dismiss was filed.
A DOJ official, Trent McCotter, reversed an earlier decision to prosecute and pushed for dismissal after meeting with Adani’s legal team.
Adani’s lawyers reportedly offered to invest $10 billion in the U.S. economy if charges were dropped.
McCotter denied that financial offers influenced the decision, saying he dismissed the charges because they were indefensible.
The judge’s order highlights concerns about how the decision to drop the case was made.
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David Hearn, a former U.S. Olympian, pleaded not guilty to a charge accusing him of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He appeared in court and was released without having to pay bail, with another hearing planned for later.
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David Hearn is a former U.S. Olympian.
He faces a felony charge for damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
He pleaded not guilty during his court appearance.
The case was heard in D.C. Superior Court.
Judge Carmen McLean presided over the arraignment.
Hearn was released on a personal recognizance bond, meaning no money bail was required.
A future court hearing has been scheduled to review the case.
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A federal judge in Arizona dismissed an inmate's $1.35 million lawsuit against the local sheriff and sheriff’s department. The inmate, Christopher Michael Marx, failed to pay required court fees or submit paperwork to avoid them, leading to the dismissal of his case involving COVID-19 safety concerns in jail.
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Christopher Michael Marx, an inmate in Pima County, filed a lawsuit claiming sheriff deputies endangered his life by not properly disinfecting between jail units during COVID-19.
Marx sought $1.35 million and an apology from Sheriff Nanos, alleging violation of Arizona’s Constitution, specifically the inmates’ rights.
Marx planned to use the money to help the homeless by donating apartment buildings for rent-free housing.
The court gave Marx until April 9 to pay filing fees totaling $405 or apply to waive them but he did not comply.
On July 1, the U.S. District Court formally dismissed the lawsuit without prejudice, meaning he could try again if he meets court requirements.
Marx was convicted of shoplifting in late 2024, according to court records.
The dismissal occurred because Marx did not follow a judge’s order related to filing fees and paperwork.
Newsweek contacted the sheriff’s department but had no comment at the time of the report.
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David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, pleaded not guilty to charges of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C. He appeared in court after being charged with a felony for property destruction.
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David Hearn competed in three Summer Olympics as a canoe racer.
He is 67 years old and lives in Bethesda, Maryland.
Hearn was indicted last Thursday on one felony count of damaging the Reflecting Pool.
The Reflecting Pool had been recently renovated before the alleged damage.
Hearn entered his plea through an attorney during his first court appearance.
Some critics connected to the Trump administration have called the case an abuse of power.
The case is being heard in D.C. Superior Court.
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David Hearn, a former Olympian, pleaded not guilty to a felony charge of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. He denies the accusations, while the U.S. Attorney says he violently pulled up the pool's liner, causing damage during ongoing renovations.
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David Hearn is 67 years old and a three-time Olympic canoe racer from Bethesda, Maryland.
He pleaded not guilty to one felony count of property destruction in D.C. Superior Court.
The alleged incident happened on June 19 as Hearn finished a 64-mile bike ride.
Authorities say Hearn pulled up the bottom liner of the Reflecting Pool, damaging about two square feet worth of sealant.
The damage caused is estimated at around $1,000 amid a $14 million renovation project.
Hearn was detained for five hours by National Guard and U.S. Park Police after reaching into the pool.
Hearn and his attorney claim he is innocent and that the charges are part of a political effort to shift blame.
Hearn faces up to 10 years in prison if convicted and will return to court on August 5.
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Chris Mufarrige leads the Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) consumer protection office, working to stop companies from misleading customers. Despite challenges from the Trump administration, his team has taken action against companies like Amazon and Meta to protect consumers and plans more enforcement soon.
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Chris Mufarrige is the director of the FTC’s consumer protection bureau since early 2025.
The Trump administration has reduced funding and staff at the FTC and removed some commissioners.
The FTC has settled cases with companies including Amazon, StubHub, and Instacart over deceptive business practices.
A 2025 FTC report highlighted scams on Meta’s platforms (Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram) that cost consumers $2.5 billion.
The FTC worked with states to require Deere & Co. to let farmers repair their own equipment.
The FTC enforces laws from the 1914 Federal Trade Commission Act that protect consumers from unfair or deceptive business acts.
The agency currently has only two commissioners after President Trump fired two Democrats, a move supported by the Supreme Court.
Mufarrige says the FTC aims to support competitive markets that give consumers real choices.
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A new Pew Research Center report shows Latino voters are divided not just by politics but by how they see their Latino identity in the U.S. Latino Trump supporters tend to feel less connected to their ethnic background, while Latino voters for Kamala Harris see their ethnicity as more important to their lives and politics.
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57% of Latino voters who backed President Trump in 2024 say Latino issues affect their lives "not too much" or "not at all."
75% of Latino voters who supported Kamala Harris say Latino issues affect their lives a great deal or a fair amount.
60% of Latino Trump voters rarely feel responsible for supporting other Latinos, compared to only 20% of Harris voters feeling the same.
Nearly half of Hispanic voters supported President Trump in 2024, the strongest GOP showing since 1960.
Hispanic Trump voters are twice as likely to identify simply as "American" (43%) than Harris voters (22%).
Harris voters often use combined identity labels like "Mexican American," with 54% doing so.
About one-third of Hispanic adults report experiencing discrimination due to their ethnicity in the past year.
Only 1% of Hispanics prefer the terms "Latinx" or "Latine," with most preferring "Hispanic" or "Latino."
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