NHS bodies in England are making people wait at least two years to get assessed for ADHD and autism because they cannot handle the large number of requests. Patient groups warn these long waits may harm children and adults by delaying needed support, and many people are turning to private clinics for faster assessments.
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Four NHS integrated care boards (ICBs) in England now require at least two years’ wait for ADHD and autism assessments.
Fifteen ICBs covering 19 million people have introduced limits or priority rules on who can get assessments.
There are currently about 960,000 people waiting for ADHD assessments and 295,000 waiting for autism assessments in England.
Private clinics perform half of NHS-funded ADHD assessments and a third of autism assessments because of NHS delays.
The rate of autism diagnoses among boys aged 7 to 18 rose from 0.2% in 2000 to 4.7% in 2025.
The rate of ADHD diagnoses in boys 7 to 18 increased from 0.4% in 2000 to 5.1% in 2025.
A government-ordered review highlighted the huge rise in mental health, ADHD, and autism diagnoses and raised concerns about the quality and financial aspects of assessments.
West Yorkshire’s NHS board saw its assessment costs rise from £7 million in 2023-24 and introduced a two-year wait for independent provider assessments.
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President Donald Trump held a formal ceremony for Chinese leader Xi Jinping. After previously banning some journalists, the White House allowed reporters to return.
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President Trump hosted an official event for Xi Jinping.
The ceremony was detailed and formal.
Previously, some journalists were banned from the White House.
These journalists have now been allowed back inside.
The event and changes were reported by CBS News.
The coverage was part of the CBS News program "The Takeout with Major Garrett."
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The U.S. Justice Department announced it plans to end more than 50 old court agreements designed to prevent racial segregation in schools. These agreements date back to the civil rights era and will be reviewed case by case to see if the schools have removed segregation.
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The Justice Department wants to end long-term federal cases focused on stopping racial segregation in schools.
These cases involve court orders called consent decrees, many from the 1960s and 1970s.
Federal judges must approve the ending of these consent decrees.
The cases addressed segregation resulting from "Jim Crow" laws and the "separate but equal" policy overturned in 1954 by Brown v. Board of Education.
The department says many school districts have reached "unitary status," meaning they no longer practice segregation.
Some cases have already been dismissed in places like Tennessee, Florida, and Mississippi.
Critics worry that ending these agreements could increase racial segregation and discrimination in schools.
The Justice Department is reviewing each case individually to make decisions about dismissal.
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Representative Don Beyer, a Democrat from Virginia, said President Trump is preparing to build a large arch near Washington, D.C. Beyer visited the site after people told him construction vehicles were there.
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President Donald Trump plans to build an arch near Washington, D.C.
The arch is considered controversial by some people.
Rep. Don Beyer represents the area where the arch would be built.
Beyer visited the site after receiving reports that construction vehicles arrived.
The announcement came on a Thursday.
The arch is a project connected to President Trump.
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A teacher in Philadelphia, Hannah Gann, admitted she lied about being Black and Palestinian and has apologized publicly for her actions. Local racial justice groups have cut ties with her, and the Philadelphia school district is aware of the situation and has offered support to the school community.
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Hannah Gann, a teacher at the Workshop School in Philadelphia, falsely claimed she had Black and Palestinian heritage.
She publicly apologized twice, saying she regrets her actions and is "heartbroken" by the backlash.
Gann was involved with local racial justice and pro-Palestinian advocacy groups, which ended their relationship with her after learning the truth.
She explained she is a white woman of Jewish heritage and that her claims about Palestinian family members were false.
The Philadelphia school district is aware of the issue and is providing support to staff and students.
Gann denied misusing donations that were raised for Palestinian relatives.
Some people remain curious about why and how she invented the false identity.
No information was given about whether Gann is still employed at the school.
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The U.S. Senate did not pass a resolution aimed at ending the war in Iran, with a narrow vote of 49 against and 50 in favor. Some Republican senators, while critical of the war and its effects on gas prices, mostly voted against the resolution, showing caution about opposing President Donald Trump’s policies directly.
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The Senate voted 49-50 against a House-passed war powers resolution related to the conflict in Iran.
Four Republican senators (Murkowski, Collins, Paul, Tillis) voted with almost all Democrats except one to support the resolution.
Senator John Fetterman was the only Democrat who voted against the resolution; Senator Angela Alsobrooks did not vote.
Democrats needed full attendance and five Republican votes to pass the resolution but fell short.
Some Republicans in close election races opposed the resolution despite saying the war should end to help lower gas prices.
Senator Thom Tillis supported the resolution for the first time, citing a need for clearer strategy and more communication with Congress.
President Donald Trump initially predicted the Iran war would last 4-6 weeks, but it has lasted nearly eight months with 50,000 U.S. troops deployed.
Since the first Senate passage of a similar resolution in June, the administration has not changed its Iran policy and called the resolution "poorly timed and meaningless."
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A federal preservation agency said it will stop consulting with Virginia and Washington, D.C., about President Donald Trump’s plan to build a triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery. The agency will send its final comments to the Interior Secretary, who will decide if the project moves forward despite local opposition.
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The Advisory Council for Historic Preservation (ACHP) is ending talks with local officials about the arch’s impact.
The arch would be built on National Park Service land near Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia.
Virginia's historic preservation agency said the arch would harm the landscape and criticized the lack of meaningful consultation.
The law requires federal officials to try to work with state officials but allows them to end talks if they cannot agree.
D.C. officials did not comment on the arch plan.
ACHP said attempts to reduce the harm would fundamentally change the project and stop it from achieving its goals.
The Interior Secretary will decide whether the project will proceed after receiving final comments.
The National Capital Planning Commission still needs to approve the project design.
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The Trump administration ran a 30-second ad on Fox News that included a message paid for by the U.S. government. Democrats say this ad may break federal rules that stop government money from being used for political campaigns, but the White House calls it a non-political public service announcement.
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The ad aired on Fox News and included the label "Paid for by the U.S. Government."
It was seen at least three times during one night.
Democrats, including Rep. Jamie Raskin, say the ad could violate the Hatch Act, which limits political activities by government employees.
The White House says the ad is an educational public service announcement and not political.
The ad promotes patriotic messages and features President Trump speaking against communism in America.
It shows slogans like "Largest Tax Cuts in History" and clips from a speech by UFC CEO Dana White praising Trump.
The ad is similar to one posted on the White House’s official YouTube channel earlier in September.
No single U.S. agency is responsible for overseeing government advertising budgets, according to the Congressional Research Service.
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Measles cases in the United States have reached their highest level in 30 years, partly because vaccination rates have dropped below the 95% needed to stop the disease from spreading. So far this year, over 3,400 cases have been confirmed in 45 states and Washington, D.C., with at least three deaths due to measles complications.
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Measles is a highly contagious virus that was declared eliminated in the U.S. in 2000.
Vaccination rates nationwide are about 93%, below the 95% needed for herd immunity.
Measles symptoms include high fever, cough, runny nose, and a rash.
Severe complications from measles can include pneumonia and brain inflammation (encephalitis).
At least three people have died from measles complications in the U.S. in 2024.
The CDC has confirmed more than 3,400 measles cases this year.
Measles spreads very easily among unvaccinated people, with a 90% chance of infection if exposed.
Some U.S. communities have lower vaccination rates due to misinformation and distrust about vaccines.
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A federal appeals court told the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that it cannot deport migrants to a third country after a recent court ruling. This happened when immigration officials planned to send a Peruvian man to the Central African Republic, which the court said was not allowed.
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A federal appeals court issued a ruling blocking deportations to third countries.
The ruling applies to the Trump administration's immigration policies.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) tried to deport a Peruvian man to the Central African Republic.
The 1st Circuit Court has three judges who clarified that deporting migrants to third countries is not permitted.
DHS had to stop the planned deportation after the court's clarification.
The court’s decision strengthens protections for migrants against being sent to countries other than their home country or the U.S.
This case highlights ongoing legal conflicts over immigration enforcement methods.
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Senator Thom Tillis said he wants President Donald Trump to press Chinese President Xi Jinping about China's support for Iran. He specifically mentioned oil purchases and satellite targeting help from China to Iran.
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Senator Thom Tillis is from North Carolina.
Tillis spoke on CBS Evening News with anchor Tony Dokoupil.
Tillis wants President Trump to address China's support for Iran.
Support includes buying oil from Iran and giving satellite targeting data.
Tillis said holding China accountable is important for a good relationship.
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Eight sailors from the USS Abraham Lincoln and its attached units have tried to take their own lives during the carrier's long deployment related to the war in Iran. The acting Navy secretary said this number is similar to what is expected during long missions and falls in line with Navy-wide suicide attempt rates.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group has been deployed for about 10 months due to the conflict involving Iran.
Eight suicide attempts were reported among the crew and personnel from related units during this deployment.
The strike group includes the USS Lincoln carrier, destroyers, supply ships, and Coast Guard cutters.
The ship had between 2,500 to 2,800 sailors aboard during the deployment.
Navy records show 356 suicide attempts in 2024 across the entire Navy, a number that has increased by nearly 50% over three years.
Extended deployments without port visits, especially in regions where typical stops like Bahrain are unsafe, may affect sailors’ mental health.
A sailor went overboard in August but was rescued quickly.
There have been some onboard issues, including problems with piping and fewer meal options.
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered an investigation into a car chase involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that ended in a crash, killing the driver. The Michigan State Police will lead an independent review of the incident that happened in Grand Rapids.
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The incident involved a vehicle pursuit by ICE in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
The chase ended with a crash that caused the death of the driver of the other vehicle.
Governor Whitmer directed the Michigan State Police to investigate the case independently.
The investigation aims to understand the circumstances of the crash and pursuit.
This action reflects state-level oversight of ICE activities within Michigan.
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A US citizen was wrongly arrested by ICE agents in Evanston, Illinois. The man was hurt during the arrest and taken to the hospital with head and neck injuries. Police are looking into the case.
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ICE agents arrested a man in Evanston, Illinois.
The man is a US citizen.
The arrest was a case of mistaken identity.
The man suffered head and neck injuries.
He was hospitalized after the arrest.
Video of the arrest was shared widely online.
Police have started an investigation into the incident.
The incident took place in a Chicago suburb.
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The number of federal student loan borrowers who have defaulted increased by 400,000 in early 2026, reaching 9.3 million people. This rise happened as the Trump administration ended pandemic-related relief programs and changed the loan repayment system.
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As of June 30, 2026, 9.3 million federal student loan borrowers are in default, up by 400,000 from the previous quarter.
Defaulted loans total about $234 billion, which is around 14% of all federal student loans.
Federal student loans go into default after about 270 days without payment.
Borrowers in default can face serious consequences like lower credit scores, wage garnishment, tax refund cuts, and reduced Social Security benefits.
Pandemic-era loan payment pauses and protections ended, leading many borrowers to fall behind again.
The Trump administration replaced the Biden administration's SAVE repayment plan with a new repayment system.
About 1.5 million borrowers are late on payments and may enter default soon if they do not catch up.
Experts say rising defaults reflect challenges of returning to normal payments after pandemic relief ended, not only new policies.
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A man named Jim Copenhaver, who was injured during a shooting aimed at President Donald Trump at a 2024 rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died. Another attendee, Corey Comperatore, was also killed in the attack.
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The attack happened at a 2024 campaign rally for President Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania.
Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire at the event, targeting President Trump.
Jim Copenhaver was shot and later died from his injuries.
Corey Comperatore was another victim who was killed in the shooting.
The shooting was an assassination attempt against President Trump.
Both victims were attendees of the rally.
The incident took place during President Trump’s current presidential campaign.
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Republican Jon Husted and Democrat Sherrod Brown are in a very close race for the U.S. Senate seat in Ohio, with recent polls showing nearly equal support. Husted recently distanced himself from President Donald Trump by calling for an end to the war in Iran, while Brown leads among independent voters.
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Polls show a tight race: Brown at about 45.6% support and Husted at 45.3%.
The poll surveyed 695 likely Ohio voters with a margin of error of ±4.2%.
Brown leads independent voters by 17 points (51% to 34%).
Ohio voted strongly for President Trump in 2024 but remains competitive in this Senate race.
Husted broke with Trump by urging an end to the Iran war to reduce gas prices.
Husted was appointed to the Senate seat previously held by Vice President JD Vance.
The race is seen as important for which party controls the U.S. Senate.
The crypto industry-backed super PAC Fairshake plans to spend at least $30 million against Brown.
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A man named Zafer Dogan was jailed for taking thousands of photos of women and children without their knowledge and using AI technology to create explicit images. Despite his serious offenses, he was granted bail to return to a flat overlooking a children's playground, drawing criticism from the senior police officer who said the justice system's decisions put victims and communities at risk.
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Zafer Dogan took over 5,000 photos, many from his bedroom window facing a playground.
He used AI software to alter images of 33 women and two children into sexual content.
Dogan was sentenced to two years and four months in prison.
Despite police and prosecutor objections, Dogan was initially granted bail.
Children’s victims’ families have expressed deep fear and distress.
The Metropolitan Police Commissioner criticized the court system for granting bail to serious offenders under pressure to reduce prison remand numbers.
Dogan pleaded guilty to making indecent images of children and related offenses.
The case highlights tensions between court bail decisions and public safety concerns.
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The U.S. government under President Trump released a TV ad opposing communism, socialism, and Marxism in America. The ad has faced criticism from both Democrats and some Republicans just weeks before the midterm elections.
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The ad is 30 seconds long and paid for by the U.S. government.
It features President Trump’s voice delivering the message.
The ad focuses on opposing communism, socialism, and Marxism in the U.S.
Both Democrats and some Republicans have criticized the ad.
The timing of the ad is a few weeks before the midterm elections.
The ad’s purpose is to push back against certain political ideologies.
It represents a message from the Trump administration.
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Arch Naramore, who challenged Republican Senator Roger Marshall in the Kansas GOP primary, has now endorsed Marshall’s Democratic opponent, Adam Hamilton. Naramore said he has been a Republican but chose to support Hamilton in the upcoming Senate race.
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Arch Naramore ran against Senator Roger Marshall in the Kansas Republican primary earlier this year.
Naramore is a longtime Republican.
He decided to support the Democrat Adam Hamilton in the Kansas Senate race.
Adam Hamilton is running to replace Senator Marshall.
Naramore announced his endorsement in a YouTube video.
This endorsement is unusual because Naramore and Marshall were in the same party.
The Kansas Senate race is competitive with cross-party support happening.
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