A recent national poll found that 46% of Americans rate President Donald Trump's mental sharpness as poor, which is close to the 50% who rated President Joe Biden's mental sharpness as poor during his presidency. While concerns about mental fitness have long focused on Biden due to his age and verbal mistakes, similar concerns are now emerging about Trump, who also recently turned 80.
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The poll surveyed 1,514 U.S. adults from July 14-17, 2026, with a margin of error of ±2.6%.
46% of Americans rated President Trump’s mental sharpness as poor.
50% of Americans gave the same "poor" rating to President Biden’s mental sharpness during his presidency.
21% rated Trump’s mental sharpness as excellent, compared to 7% for Biden.
38% rated Trump’s mental sharpness as either excellent or good, versus 24% for Biden.
Concerns about presidents' age and mental fitness have been a key issue in U.S. politics, especially during recent election cycles.
White House spokesman Davis Ingle defended Trump’s mental fitness, contrasting it with what he described as Biden’s decline.
The poll suggests that worries about cognitive ability are now affecting public views of leaders from both major political parties.
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Many women are using social media to share how they have changed and improved their lives emotionally and physically after a divorce. This trend shows the positive ways people move forward after ending a marriage.
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Women are posting online about their “post-divorce glow-ups.”
A “glow-up” means improving or transforming, often in confidence or appearance.
The stories focus on emotional and physical changes after divorce.
This trend highlights personal growth following a divorce.
Social media platforms are the main places where these stories are shared.
It reflects a growing openness about life after marriage ends.
The posts encourage others who might be going through similar experiences.
The trend is part of broader conversations about self-improvement and healing.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports the International Criminal Court (ICC) and urges the U.S. federal government to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu if he visits the U.S. under an ICC warrant for alleged war crimes. President Trump has said Netanyahu will not be arrested while in the U.S.
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani supports the ICC and wants the U.S. to act on its arrest warrant for Netanyahu.
The ICC issued a warrant in November 2024 accusing Netanyahu of war crimes related to Gaza.
The U.S. and Israel are not members of the ICC, and the U.S. government opposes the court.
Mamdani says New York City police do not have legal authority to arrest Netanyahu.
Mamdani calls on the federal government, led by President Trump, to enforce the ICC warrant.
President Trump stated Netanyahu will not be arrested in the U.S., citing his fight against Iran.
Netanyahu and Israeli officials reject the ICC’s legitimacy and Mamdani’s calls, calling it political drama.
Some U.S. politicians have criticized Mamdani for focusing on matters linked to the ICC and Israel.
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More than 6 million Americans have Alzheimer’s disease, and dementia cases are expected to double by 2060 as people live longer. Experts say the U.S. needs to focus more on preventing dementia, supporting caregivers, and improving treatments, rather than only reacting after diagnosis.
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Over 6 million Americans currently live with Alzheimer’s disease.
New dementia cases in the U.S. are projected to double by 2060.
Dementia includes several diseases like Alzheimer’s, vascular dementia, Lewy body dementia, and frontotemporal dementia.
Dementia creates emotional, financial, and practical challenges for families.
Nearly 45% of dementia cases might be delayed or prevented by healthy living and managing heart and metabolic health.
Prevention includes exercise, healthy diet, good sleep, social connections, avoiding tobacco, limiting alcohol, and early medical check-ups.
Research funding and clinical trials for dementia treatments have grown significantly in recent years.
Public awareness and healthcare policies need to keep up with scientific progress in dementia research.
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Elon Musk was put in charge of a new U.S. government office to improve efficiency. He cut foreign aid funding, mistakenly targeting programs for Gaza province in Mozambique, which relies on this aid for HIV treatment. These cuts have harmed many people who depend on this support.
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Elon Musk led the new U.S. Department of Government Efficiency created by President Trump.
Musk cut foreign aid budgets, citing corruption and waste in USAID programs.
He falsely claimed that $50 million was spent on condoms for Hamas in Gaza.
The Gaza he referred to was actually a province in Mozambique, not the Gaza Strip.
Mozambique’s Gaza province has one of the highest HIV infection rates in the world.
USAID aid in Gaza province is vital for HIV treatment and prevention.
Cutting this aid put millions of lives at risk.
A report by Al Jazeera showed the real impact of these cuts in Mozambique’s Gaza.
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A new video shows how President Donald Trump’s Oval Office looks very different from how it was during President Barack Obama’s time. The room now has much more gold decoration, many more portraits, elaborate curtains, and additional flags and objects, creating a busier look overall.
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The Oval Office now has extensive gold decorations, including door frames and wall details with 24-karat gold.
There are many more presidential portraits on the walls compared to Obama’s simpler 2010 office.
The window drapery is more elaborate, featuring dramatic gold swags behind the Resolute Desk.
Military service flags are displayed more prominently and in greater numbers between the windows.
The fireplace wall includes heavy gold details and more decorative objects, making it a focal point in the room.
The overall decoration style is more ornate and visually crowded than during Obama’s presidency.
In 2010, Obama chose to keep the Oval Office simple due to economic concerns and postponed major changes.
President Trump said the redesign added "a little life" to the Oval Office.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has been asked to start a state investigation into several recent cases of a rare childhood bone cancer called Ewing sarcoma in Ladera Ranch, Orange County. Health officials have not confirmed a cancer cluster or cause, but local leaders and residents are concerned that environmental factors like herbicide use might be involved.
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At least six children in Ladera Ranch, California, have been diagnosed recently with Ewing sarcoma, a rare bone cancer.
About 200 new cases of this cancer are diagnosed each year across the U.S.
California Assemblymember Kate Sanchez formally requested Governor Newsom to launch a multi-agency state investigation.
Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley asked the state health department to speed up its review of the cancer cases.
Some residents worry that herbicides and pesticides used in the community could be linked to the cancer cases.
The local maintenance company has paused some pesticide and herbicide use while reviewing their safety.
U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli asked the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to investigate any environmental causes and federal environmental law violations.
Hundreds of residents attended a community meeting to demand a thorough investigation and transparency from officials.
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Nolan Wells, a teenager from Mississippi, went missing during a Fourth of July boat trip and was found dead several days later. Attorney Ben Crump shared the initial results of an autopsy done independently by Wells' family.
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Nolan Wells was a Mississippi teenager who disappeared on July 4th while on a boat trip.
His body was found a few days after he went missing.
Wells' family hired an independent pathologist to perform the autopsy.
Attorney Ben Crump publicly shared the preliminary autopsy findings.
The autopsy results are part of the family's effort to understand the cause of death.
CBS News covered the story and provided a platform to view the autopsy reading.
The case has attracted public attention due to the circumstances of Wells' disappearance and death.
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A new poll from the University of New Hampshire shows that Troy Jackson, a Democrat and former Maine Senate President, is slightly ahead of Senator Susan Collins, a Republican, in a possible U.S. Senate election in Maine. The poll surveyed likely voters and found that 49% preferred Jackson over Collins.
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The poll was conducted by the University of New Hampshire.
It focused on likely voters in Maine, also known as the Pine Tree State.
Troy Jackson is a Democrat and a former Maine Senate President.
Susan Collins is the current U.S. Senator from Maine and a Republican.
Jackson received 49% support from likely voters in the poll.
The poll reflects a hypothetical matchup if the election were held now.
Collins is the incumbent, meaning she currently holds the Senate seat.
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Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old college freshman, was found dead on Horn Island, Mississippi, after going missing during a Fourth of July outing with friends. An independent autopsy paid for by Colin Kaepernick could not determine his cause of death, and his family is seeking more answers as local authorities have not released their findings.
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Nolan Wells went missing on July 4th after a boat trip to Horn Island.
His body was found on July 6th, fully clothed and face down, unlike his last photos where he was shirtless.
The independent autopsy states the cause and manner of death are “undetermined” and still under investigation.
Wells’ body was decomposed and missing some internal neck structures when received for the autopsy.
The autopsy was conducted by a former chief medical examiner, after Mississippi did its own autopsy but has not shared results.
Wells was one of very few Black people on the island, which had 300-400 people attending.
Family and Black leaders urge transparency and caution against misinformation spreading on social media.
Wells’ parents doubt friends’ accounts that he separated from the group, emphasizing safety in numbers.
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President Donald Trump spoke to reporters about a poll indicating that Americans are not against a war with Iran. He is set to attend the dignified transfer ceremony for U.S. service members who died in the Middle East.
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President Trump will attend a ceremony to honor fallen U.S. soldiers from the Middle East.
He mentioned a poll showing that many Americans do not oppose a war with Iran.
The dignified transfer is a formal event where the remains of military personnel are returned to the U.S.
The statements were made during a news briefing on the tarmac.
The situation involves U.S. military engagement in the Middle East.
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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the cyclosporiasis outbreak in the U.S. is under control after a federal investigation linked it to lettuce served at Taco Bell. However, data shows this outbreak is the largest on record with at least 1,644 cases and 94 hospitalizations reported in five states.
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Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a parasite called Cyclospora cayetanensis.
Symptoms include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea, and fatigue, and the illness can last weeks if untreated.
The outbreak has been linked to shredded iceberg lettuce supplied by Taylor Farms de Mexico served at Taco Bell.
The FDA recalled lettuce but also had a false positive test result for the parasite on some lettuce not recalled.
Mexican health officials said no clear evidence shows the outbreak started from lettuce sourced in Mexico.
The outbreak affected at least five states: Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, and West Virginia.
CDC data shows over 4,000 cyclosporiasis cases in 41 states this year, far exceeding past years.
Many cases likely go unreported because people recover without medical testing.
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Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs’ campaign released its first negative TV commercial targeting Andy Biggs after he won the Republican nomination for governor. The ad criticizes Biggs for his views on inflation and his backing of a plan for a federal sales tax.
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Katie Hobbs is the current governor of Arizona and a Democrat.
Andy Biggs is the Republican nominee for Arizona governor.
Biggs secured the GOP nomination on Tuesday.
Hobbs’ campaign launched its first negative TV ad against Biggs after his nomination.
The ad focuses on Biggs’ position on inflation.
It also highlights Biggs’ support for legislation proposing a federal sales tax.
The ad contrasts the federal sales tax with the current federal income tax system.
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On Monday 27 July, Australia will conduct a nationwide test of its new emergency warning system called AusAlert. At 2pm AEST, most phones and some smart devices across the country will sound a loud siren and display a pop-up alert that cannot be silenced, to prepare users for potential emergencies.
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AusAlert is a new national emergency warning system in Australia designed to send alerts during fires, floods, terrorist incidents, and health emergencies.
The system sends alerts via mobile phone towers as mass broadcasts, showing pop-up messages and sounding sirens on devices.
The first nationwide test will occur at 2pm AEST on Monday 27 July 2026.
Alerts will sound on most phones made after 2019, and on some smartwatches and tablets.
The alert will play a siren for about 10 seconds and show a message saying “TEST MESSAGE” and “NO ACTION IS REQUIRED.”
The system was recommended after the 2019-20 black summer bushfires when existing SMS alerts were sometimes delayed or not received.
AusAlert aims to deliver more timely and widespread warnings compared to the older text message system.
Older phones and devices not compatible with the technology may not receive the alert.
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President Donald Trump’s administration claims its tax law and policies have helped revive U.S. manufacturing, protecting millions of jobs and encouraging investment. However, official government data shows manufacturing jobs have actually decreased since he returned to office in January 2024.
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President Trump campaigned on bringing manufacturing jobs back to the U.S.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), passed last July, includes tax breaks for equipment, research, and factory expansion.
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) credits this law with protecting 5.9 million manufacturing jobs and boosting economic growth.
The White House promotes these claims as proof of Trump’s "America First" economic agenda success.
Department of Labor data shows manufacturing jobs have fallen by 75,000 since Trump took office in 2024.
Experts criticize the NAM report for lacking clear evidence and thorough research on job and wage savings.
Some tax benefits in OBBBA are temporary, limiting their long-term impact.
NAM supports Trump’s policies on lower taxes, fewer regulations, and more energy production, but is cautious about some trade measures.
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Rep. Andy Biggs won the Republican nomination to run for governor of Arizona. He is a strong supporter of President Donald Trump and used to lead a conservative group in the House of Representatives.
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Andy Biggs is a U.S. Representative from Arizona.
He is a close ally of President Donald Trump.
Biggs previously led the House Freedom Caucus, a conservative group in Congress.
He won the Republican primary for Arizona governor on Tuesday.
Democrats are competing in a close primary for a U.S. House seat in Arizona.
Amish Shah, an emergency doctor, leads the Democratic race against Marlene Galán-Woods.
Jay Feely, a former Arizona Cardinals kicker, won the Republican nomination for the same House seat with Trump’s support.
The results for the Democratic primary were not decided early Wednesday morning.
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President Donald Trump announced plans to impose large tariffs on imported generic drugs starting in 2028. Experts warn this could cause shortages of these medications and raise medicine costs for many Americans who rely on them.
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Starting in 2028, imported generic drugs will face a 100% tariff, increasing to 200% in 2029.
The tariffs aim to encourage drug companies to build factories in the United States.
Generic drugs make up about 90% of U.S. prescriptions, with many made overseas.
About 50% of generic drugs come from India; 17% of drug ingredients come from China.
Experts warn two years is not enough time to replace imports with U.S. production, risking drug shortages.
Prices for branded drugs (not affected by tariffs) have risen 81% since entering the market.
Increased tariffs on generics could lead to higher costs for patients and insurance companies.
Natural disasters have previously disrupted U.S. drug supply chains, highlighting existing vulnerabilities.
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A federal judge in Florida has ordered President Donald Trump to provide detailed financial records to the BBC as part of his $10 billion defamation lawsuit against the broadcaster. The BBC is also allowed to issue subpoenas to Trump’s close associates and government officials to gather evidence related to his January 6, 2021 speech.
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President Trump sued the BBC for $10 billion, claiming defamation over a documentary aired before the 2024 election.
The documentary edited parts of Trump’s speech before the January 6 Capitol riots, making it seem like he encouraged the crowd to "fight like hell."
The BBC apologized for the editing but denied defaming President Trump.
A federal judge in Florida ruled Trump must hand over financial records subpoenaed by the BBC.
The judge also allowed the BBC to subpoena members of Trump’s inner circle and federal officials.
People subpoenaed include Donald Trump Jr., Ivanka Trump, Jared Kushner, Steve Bannon, Stephen Miller, and Michael Flynn.
The BBC says the subpoenas will help show President Trump’s state of mind during the January 6 events.
This legal case is ongoing and may have more updates.
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