President Donald Trump said at a rally that Iran could attack Los Angeles and San Diego, and called that a "small price to pay" for safety. The mayors of Los Angeles and San Diego, along with California's governor and other leaders, strongly criticized his remarks, saying they put the cities at risk and were inappropriate for a president.
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President Trump spoke at a campaign rally in Nebraska about the war with Iran and mentioned Los Angeles and San Diego as possible targets.
He said Iran "can take out a city" like Los Angeles or San Diego and called it a small price for keeping the country safe.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass said the president’s comments are dangerous and could harm city safety.
San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said the city is not expendable and criticized Trump's statement as reckless.
California Governor Gavin Newsom called the remarks "disgusting and disqualifying" and said Trump is advocating attacks on millions of residents.
Former Health Secretary Xavier Becerra also criticized the remarks, stressing that many Californians live in these cities.
Many local officials responded strongly on social media to warn that such statements are harmful and unacceptable.
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The UK Conservative Party, led by Kemi Badenoch, is proposing the "Britannia Shield," a new missile and drone defense system similar to Israel’s Iron Dome. They plan to spend £10 billion over ten years to develop radar, command systems, and interceptors to protect the UK from growing missile and drone threats.
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The "Britannia Shield" is inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system.
It aims to protect the UK from missiles and drones amid rising threats from Russia and Iranian proxies.
The plan includes three parts: advanced radar (SENSE), better command and control (DECIDE), and interceptor missiles plus counter-drone weapons (EFFECT).
Conservatives propose spending £10 billion over ten years on this defense program.
The UK currently has very limited integrated air and missile defense compared to other European countries.
Nearly half of the funding for the program may come from cuts to housing benefit.
The announcement comes during growing concerns about missile attacks on NATO allies.
Kemi Badenoch stated this is a vital government duty to defend the country and keep people safe.
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President Donald Trump said at a rally that Iran could "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego as a way to keep the country safe. California leaders quickly criticized his statement, saying it was dangerous and irresponsible because both cities have large populations and important military and defense facilities.
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President Trump said letting Iran attack Los Angeles and San Diego is "a small price to pay" for safety.
The statement was made during a campaign rally in Nebraska.
Los Angeles is the second-largest U.S. city and hosts key defense contractors and military research centers.
San Diego is the eighth-largest city and has important Navy and Marine Corps bases.
California Governor Gavin Newsom called Trump’s comments “deranged and dangerous.”
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass and San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria said the president should protect cities, not threaten them.
Attendees at the rally cheered after Trump’s comments.
Both cities play a major role in U.S. military and national security.
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Phoebe Tesoriere, a wheelchair user with a medical condition, had to crawl on her hands and knees through a train when Great Western Railway staff could not provide the promised ramp assistance. The train company apologized and admitted mistakes but has delayed compensation to her.
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Phoebe Tesoriere uses a wheelchair and has a condition causing leg weakness and stiffness.
She was traveling from London Paddington to Bath Spa on a Great Western Railway (GWR) train in December 2025.
Staff said a ramp and help would be available at Bath Spa but the carriage stopped beyond the platform, so no ramp could be used.
Phoebe was told to wait until Bristol Temple Meads, then buy another ticket back, but her family couldn’t do this as relatives were waiting at Bath Spa.
Unable to get her wheelchair through the train aisle, Phoebe crawled through three carriages, feeling humiliated and upset.
GWR admitted they failed to help Phoebe properly and apologized for her experience.
Although GWR agreed to compensate her, Phoebe has not received the payment despite sharing her bank details.
Phoebe and her family have not used public transport since and want better accessibility for disabled passengers.
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The number of babies in England involved in legal care cases before turning one year old has increased significantly over the past 20 years. Experts say many of these babies might not have needed to enter care if their families had received more support, and new court guidelines aim to reduce rushed decisions soon after birth.
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Care proceedings for babies under one year old in England have risen by 64% over two decades.
One in 118 infants are now part of these care cases.
Most babies taken into care before age one are more likely to be adopted than older children.
Over 90% of adoptions happen without the birth parents’ written agreement.
Courts often override parents’ wishes to keep their children, with many parents advised not to fight the adoption.
Around 20-25% of these cases involve clear serious harm or abuse; the rest involve complex family issues like neglect and substance abuse.
Experts believe some babies could remain with their families if better support was available.
New guidance will be introduced to reduce urgent care hearings held within hours or days of a baby’s birth.
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A new community supermarket has opened in The Pentagon Centre, Chatham, Kent, offering affordable and healthy food to everyone. The store also provides extra help with job skills, budgeting, and access to local services, using surplus food to keep prices low and reduce waste.
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The supermarket is run by SEK Community Food Shop and is open to all without prior booking.
It offers budget-friendly groceries, including a £1 bag of fruit and vegetables.
The store redistributes surplus food to reduce waste and protect the environment.
SEK runs two other similar stores in Kent, which saved 170 tonnes of food from waste last year through 55,500 transactions.
Funding came from Medway Council’s Crisis and Resilience Fund.
The supermarket provides extra support like help with CV writing, interview skills, and money management.
There is a private office space for confidential personal advice.
The store is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 18:00.
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President Donald Trump has approved the execution of former Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan, who was convicted of the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting. The Pentagon will carry out the execution by firing squad, which would be the first military execution since 1961, though legal challenges may delay the process.
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Nidal Malik Hasan is a former Army psychiatrist convicted for the 2009 Fort Hood shooting that killed 13 people and injured over 30.
Hasan was sentenced to death in 2013 after admitting to the attack.
President Trump approved his execution to be performed by firing squad, a rare military execution method.
Hasan’s attack is considered one of the deadliest on a U.S. military base.
Hasan shouted “Allahu Akbar” before opening fire at the Fort Hood processing center.
He was shot and injured by police but survived and was imprisoned at Fort Leavenworth.
The firing squad decision came after a failed lethal injection execution attempt in Tennessee.
Hasan’s background includes service as a psychiatrist and expressed opposition to deployments in Muslim countries.
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Alan Jones corresponded with a 13-year-old boy who wrote to him asking for financial help during difficult family times. Jones continued to communicate with the boy for years, offering support and money, while facing charges for alleged sexual misconduct between 2003 and 2020.
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The teenager, called complainant A, contacted Alan Jones after family hardships including his father leaving and a family death.
Jones described the boy as a "sophisticated, articulate 13-year-old" and offered financial and legal help.
Over about three years, Jones stayed in contact through emails, texts, calls, and visits.
Jones asked the boy to keep some information secret from his mother to avoid causing her worry.
Jones gave money for building work on the boy’s mother’s home, mentioning an $86,000 cheque.
Jones also offered to pay for a lawyer but said his support had limits.
Prosecutors state Jones invited the then-17-year-old to his farm where he allegedly kissed and touched him inappropriately.
Jones denies 21 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching, and the trial is ongoing.
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Democrats have a chance to win a U.S. Senate seat in Kansas that Republicans have held since 1919. Recent polls show the race between Republican Senator Roger Marshall and Democrat Adam Hamilton is very close with about a month left before Election Day.
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The Kansas Senate seat has been held by Republicans since 1919, the longest for any party.
Republican incumbent Roger Marshall, a doctor, is running against Democrat Adam Hamilton.
Recent polls show a tight race, with Hamilton sometimes leading or the candidates tied.
Prediction markets currently favor Marshall with about 66-68% chance to win.
Agriculture and economic issues like fertilizer and gas prices are important in Kansas politics.
Marshall has criticized Hamilton as a "radical Democrat," while Hamilton has attacked Marshall over billing practices.
President Donald Trump won Kansas by a large margin in 2024, but Democrats have some statewide success, including the governor’s office.
Experts say if this election is a strong wave for Democrats, Hamilton could win the seat.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order to relax limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel fuel, aiming to reduce costs for farmers and lower prices for goods ahead of the November midterm elections. This move responds to rising diesel prices after the Iran war and is part of Trump's campaign efforts to support Republican candidates in key states like Nebraska.
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President Trump signed the order in Nebraska to ease limits on tax-free red-dyed diesel fuel.
Red-dyed diesel is fuel dyed for law enforcement to show it is tax-exempt and designated for off-road uses like farming.
The move is intended to save farmers millions of dollars and lower the cost of goods.
Analysts noted the exemption will not help farmers who already use tax-free diesel; supply shortages are a bigger problem.
Diesel prices have increased due to the Iran war, causing concerns for rural voters and businesses that rely on diesel.
The order aims to reduce costs for truckers and farmers during the 32-day campaign tour leading up to the midterms.
Republican candidates like Sen. Pete Ricketts and Gov. Jim Pillen are facing competitive races in Nebraska.
There is debate over other policies, such as increasing foreign beef imports, which some Nebraska ranchers oppose.
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Comedian and actor Judith Lucy announced she has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer. She recently had surgery and will undergo a double mastectomy. Lucy said she is in shock but doing okay.
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Judith Lucy is a 58-year-old Australian comedian and actor.
She found out about her breast cancer after a mammogram showed unusual results.
Lucy had a lumpectomy surgery, but doctors found more cancer.
She will have a double mastectomy to remove both breasts soon.
The cancer is described as early stage and not very aggressive.
Lucy encourages women to keep up with their mammogram screenings.
She released a book about wellness earlier this month.
Lucy retired from standup comedy in 2022 due to anxiety but remains active in other creative work.
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Senator Thom Tillis described President Donald Trump’s impeachment related to the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack as serious and said the trial acted like a vote showing no confidence in Trump. Tillis shared these views during an interview on the TV show “The Beat.”
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Senator Thom Tillis is from North Carolina and a member of the Republican Party.
He spoke about President Donald Trump’s impeachment linked to the January 6 Capitol attack.
Tillis called the impeachment “weighty,” meaning it was important and serious.
He described the impeachment trial as a “vote of no confidence,” a term meaning lawmakers were showing they did not trust Trump’s actions or leadership.
Tillis expressed these opinions during an interview on MSNBC’s program “The Beat” with Ari Melber.
He also mentioned working on a new book titled “How to Lose Friends and...”
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President Donald Trump criticized election officials in Maricopa County, Arizona, after about 3,000 ballots were mailed to voters six days earlier than planned. The county and the vendor said the mistake was accidental and did not affect the validity of the ballots.
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Around 3,126 early ballots were sent to voters in Maricopa County before the scheduled date.
The mailing error was caused by a vendor, Runbeck Election Services, due to a human mistake.
The ballots were sent to the correct voters and remain valid for the upcoming midterm elections.
Maricopa County has about 2.5 million registered voters and is important in Arizona politics.
The Maricopa County Recorder, Justin Heap, is a Republican, and the county’s election board is also Republican-controlled.
President Trump called Maricopa County "dishonest" but the county officials described the error as unintentional.
Maricopa County has often been the focus of election-related controversies since the 2020 presidential election.
The county recorder and the board of supervisors had legal disputes on election management but settled in July 2026.
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The Pentagon announced that Nidal Malik Hasan, a former US Army major who killed 13 soldiers at Fort Hood in 2009, will be executed by firing squad. This is the first military firing squad execution in the US since World War Two, approved by President Donald Trump.
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Nidal Malik Hasan is a former Army major and doctor who killed 13 unarmed soldiers and wounded 32 in 2009 at Fort Hood, Texas.
A military jury found Hasan guilty of premeditated murder and attempted murder and unanimously recommended the death penalty.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth recommended the firing squad execution, which President Trump approved.
Hasan’s execution will be the first military firing squad execution in over 60 years.
Military executions need presidential approval and legal reviews before proceeding.
Death by firing squad is rare in the US, with only a few states allowing it.
President Trump reinstated the federal death penalty by executive order in January 2025.
Hasan admitted during trial that he was the shooter and said he acted to protect Muslims and the Taliban.
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President Donald Trump announced he will use his own money to pay for the "Patriotic Ads" after people criticized that taxpayer money was being used to fund them. He described the ads as positive promotions of the United States.
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President Trump said he will personally pay for the "Patriotic Ads."
The ads had initially been paid with taxpayer money.
The ads aim to promote the United States in a positive way.
Democrats criticized the use of public funds for these ads.
President Trump blamed the "Radical Left" for opposing the ads.
The announcement was made on a Monday.
The issue caused a political backlash and debate.
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President Donald Trump has decided to stop using taxpayer money to pay for television ads that promote himself and his policies. After criticism from both Democrats and Republicans, he said he will fund the ads from his own money and donations from his political group, MAGA Inc.
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The ads praised President Trump and highlighted topics like tax cuts, manufacturing, and law and order.
Some ads included strong language against political opponents and the media.
Critics questioned if using government money for these ads is legal since laws prohibit using taxpayer funds for political campaigns.
The White House said the ads are educational public service announcements, not propaganda.
Similar government ads in the past focused on public health or emergencies, not promoting a president.
Both Democratic and Republican lawmakers spoke against using taxpayer money for these ads.
Senator Maggie Hassan introduced a measure opposing the ads’ funding, but it was blocked by a Republican.
President Trump plans to pay for future ads himself or with money raised from his political action committee.
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President Donald Trump said he will stop using taxpayer money to pay for TV ads that feature him. He plans to pay for these ads himself or use funds from his political group called MAGA PAC.
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The TV ads cost at least $1.5 million in federal funds and aired before the 2024 midterm elections.
Trump called the ads a “positive promotion for our Great U.S.A.”.
The ads included messages like “America will never be a communist country” and showed patriotic images.
The ads ended with a note saying they were paid for by the US government.
Lawmakers and ethics experts from both parties criticized the ads and asked for independent investigations.
Some ads used $20 million transferred from the Department of Homeland Security funds.
California’s Attorney General called for an independent investigation, calling it misuse of public funds.
The Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr said the ads were appropriate and declined to investigate.
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President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, who killed 13 soldiers in a 2009 Fort Hood shooting. Hasan was sentenced to death in 2013 and would be the first U.S. soldier executed by the military in over 60 years.
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Nidal Hasan was an army psychiatrist who killed 13 soldiers in a Fort Hood shooting in 2009.
He was sentenced to death by a military jury in 2013.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended the execution method, and President Trump approved it.
Hasan will be executed by a firing squad, a form of military execution.
Hasan did not defend himself in court and made no attempt to deny the charges.
Hasan opposed U.S. military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan and communicated with a known terrorist online.
Hasan was wounded and paralyzed by a police officer who stopped the attack.
Mass shootings are rare on U.S. military bases but have occurred in the past, including incidents in Georgia, Hawaii, Florida, Tennessee, and Washington, D.C.
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President Donald Trump has approved the execution by firing squad of Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood shooting. This will be the first military execution in the U.S. since 1961, with details on the timing and location to be decided by the Army.
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Nidal Hasan killed 13 people and wounded more than 30 at Fort Hood, Texas, in 2009.
Hasan was an Army psychiatrist who opposed U.S. military actions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
He was sentenced to death by a military jury in 2013.
President Trump approved the firing squad method of execution upon recommendation from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
This will be the first U.S. military execution since 1961.
Hasan did not defend himself with witnesses or testimony during his trial.
The Army Secretary will decide when and where the execution will take place.
Mass shootings at U.S. military bases are rare but have occurred several times in recent years.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has started its new term and will review important cases including one about whether state and local governments can hold oil companies responsible for climate-related damages. Other topics include voting rights and gun control.
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The Supreme Court term began on Monday.
A major case will consider if federal law stops states or cities from suing oil companies over climate change issues.
The Court will also look at cases involving voting rights.
Gun control cases are expected to be part of the term.
CBS News legal reporter Kartina Kaufman provided an overview of these cases.
The article includes mentions of other news unrelated to the Supreme Court, such as political campaigns and international events, but the focus is on the Court’s new cases.
The Supreme Court justices will decide on legal questions that affect state governments and companies.
The cases have national significance and may impact laws and policies across the U.S.
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