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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Senator John Cornyn from Texas approved two of President Trump’s nominees for diplomatic jobs after initially expressing concerns about money being held back for a global health program. He had also said he would vote against Kari Lake and Doug Mastriano for other reasons.
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Senator John Cornyn is a Republican from Texas.
He voted to confirm two diplomatic nominees chosen by President Trump.
Cornyn was worried about funds being frozen for a global health program.
After discussions, Cornyn decided to approve the nominees.
Earlier, Cornyn said he would vote against Kari Lake and Doug Mastriano.
The concerns about frozen funds were related to foreign aid.
Cornyn shared his views during an interview with Semafor.
This vote took place on a Wednesday.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has appointed Lina Khan as chair of the city’s Economic Development Board and Tony Shorris as president of the Economic Development Corporation. These changes bring new leadership to major city agencies responsible for economic growth and large development projects.
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Lina Khan previously led the Federal Trade Commission under President Biden and advised Mayor Mamdani.
Tony Shorris has worked in New York City government since 1979 and was recently a partner at McKinsey & Co.
The Economic Development Corporation (EDC) manages over 60 million square feet of property and is the city’s largest landlord.
The EDC oversees about 100 active projects involving $6 billion in construction investment.
Major projects approved by the EDC include Hudson Yards, the High Line, Cornell Tech campus, and the city ferry system.
The EDC has faced criticism for being too aligned with business interests.
Mayor Mamdani has not appointed a deputy mayor for economic development but created a deputy mayor for economic justice instead.
These appointments signal a shift in how New York City approaches economic development.
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President Donald Trump will attend a ceremony at Dover Air Force Base to receive the remains of four U.S. service members who were killed in the Middle East. This event is a formal and respectful transfer of fallen troops back to their families.
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President Trump plans to be present at the dignified transfer on Wednesday.
The ceremony will take place at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware.
Four U.S. service members who died in the Middle East will be returned to their families.
Two of the soldiers were killed by Iranian missile and drone attacks in Jordan.
This will be the third dignified transfer ceremony President Trump has attended since the war in Iran started in February.
The transfer ceremony is a solemn duty of the U.S. commander-in-chief.
Information about the soldiers was shared by an official who spoke anonymously.
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New data shows that 41 U.S. states are at risk of losing federal funding for the SNAP program because of high error rates. If states do not reduce these errors, they may have to use more state money to keep the program running or reduce the food help they provide.
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SNAP stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which helps people buy food.
41 states currently face the possibility of losing federal SNAP funding.
The risk is due to high error rates in managing the program.
States must improve the accuracy of their SNAP operations to keep federal money.
If they fail, states will need to either spend more state funds or cut SNAP benefits.
This could affect food assistance for many low-income families.
The data highlights the need for better management and oversight in these states.
SNAP funding is a mix of federal and state money, but federal funds cover a large part.
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Senate Democrats want a probe into the firing of Kenneth Kies, the acting chief counsel at the IRS. They say he was removed after disagreeing with the White House over how audits were handled.
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Kenneth Kies was the acting chief counsel at the IRS.
He was reportedly fired after conflicts with the White House.
Senate Democrats are asking the Treasury Department to investigate the situation.
The issue involves whether Kies was asked to follow improper instructions.
The White House is linked to the dispute over IRS audits.
The Democrats sent an official letter requesting answers.
The situation raises concerns about political influence on the IRS.
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President Donald Trump announced that starting in August 2028, imported generic drugs will face a 100 percent tariff unless the companies making them move production to the United States. He said this action is meant to bring drug manufacturing back to America.
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Imported generic drugs will have a 100 percent tariff starting August 2028.
The tariff will be a penalty for companies that do not move production to the U.S.
President Trump announced this plan on his social media platform, Truth Social.
The goal is to “reshore,” or bring back, drug manufacturing to the United States.
This policy applies specifically to generic pharmaceuticals, which are low-cost copies of brand-name drugs.
The move is expected to encourage domestic production of generic drugs.
The announcement was made publicly through a social media post by President Trump.
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Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old from Mississippi, was found dead on Horn Island after a Fourth of July outing with friends. A family-commissioned autopsy could not determine how he died, and official results are still pending.
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Nolan Wells disappeared after spending July 4 on Horn Island with friends.
His body was found in the water near Horn Island on July 6.
A state autopsy was done on July 7, but official results have not been released.
A second autopsy, paid for by Colin Kaepernick and done by Dr. Roger Mitchell, found red discoloration on the back of his head but could not determine the cause of death.
The body was decomposed, making it hard for medical examiners to find clear answers.
Wells’ friends said he stayed behind on the island to talk to a girl and planned to return later.
His family doubts he would have chosen to stay behind and wants a full investigation.
Local authorities, including the Coast Guard and National Park Service, helped search for Wells.
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President Donald Trump’s approach to Canada has caused tension between the two countries and harmed their close relationship. The article uses the Gordie Howe International Bridge, which connects Detroit and Windsor, as a symbol of the strong ties between the United States and Canada, highlighting how tariffs and hostile actions are damaging an important partnership.
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The Gordie Howe International Bridge links Detroit, USA, and Windsor, Canada, symbolizing close U.S.-Canada ties.
Gordie Howe was a Canadian hockey legend and Detroit Red Wings star, representing friendship between the two countries.
The United States and Canada share one of the world’s largest trade relationships, worth almost $1 trillion annually.
Many supply chains cross the U.S.-Canada border multiple times before goods reach customers.
Canada is the largest supplier of crude oil to the United States, providing about 60% of American crude oil imports.
Canadian companies rely on American consumers, investment, and technology; U.S. manufacturers rely on Canadian raw materials.
President Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of up to 50% on many Canadian products.
Despite close ties, trade disputes still occur, such as Canada’s agricultural supply management policies.
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