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Actress Michelle Monaghan spoke on CBS Mornings about the importance of getting good quality sleep. She shared her daily routine focused on wellness and maintaining steady energy levels.
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Michelle Monaghan appeared on CBS Mornings.
She discussed her 24-hour wellness cycle.
She emphasized the importance of quality sleep.
Good sleep helps keep energy consistent throughout the day.
The segment was sponsored by Natrol, a company related to health supplements.
The information was shared as part of a wellness conversation.
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The debate over Brexit continues in the UK, with some politicians supporting closer ties or even a return to the European Union. Economic damage from Brexit is widely recognized, and many Britons want stronger links with the EU. At the same time, global political changes have increased interest in European cooperation.
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Some UK politicians, like Wes Streeting, call Brexit a “catastrophic mistake” and support rejoining the EU.
Labour party members are divided, with many wanting to reverse Brexit, while some leaders must balance voters’ leave preferences.
So far, the UK has rejoined the Erasmus+ student exchange but faces problems on other deals like youth mobility and market integration.
Brexit has caused a 6-8% drop in the UK’s GDP and a 15% fall in trade with the EU.
Trade with the EU is more important to the UK than the EU’s trade with the UK.
Polls show 63% of Britons want closer ties with the EU, and 55% want to rejoin the EU.
Global conflicts and tensions have made strong UK-EU cooperation more important for security and economic reasons.
EU leaders, including France’s foreign minister, want the UK to return to the EU single market.
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A security guard died while protecting the Islamic Center of San Diego during a shooting by two teenagers that killed three men. Police said the guard's actions delayed the attackers, likely saving many lives, and the attack is being investigated as a hate crime.
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Two teenagers aged 17 and 18 opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three men.
The security guard, Amin Abdullah, 51, engaged the attackers and activated the lockdown to protect others.
The other two victims were Mansour Kaziha, 78, a mosque elder and founding member, and Nadir Awad, 57, a neighbor.
The attackers died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds shortly after fleeing the mosque.
Police said the guard's and victims' actions distracted the shooters and prevented more deaths.
The FBI is investigating the attack as a hate crime and said the attackers may have been radicalized online.
The mosque director described the three victims as heroes who sacrificed their lives.
Abdullah’s family remembered him as a loving protector and advocate for safety in the community.
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Researchers found that two humpback whales traveled record-breaking distances between Australia and Brazil, covering over 8,800 and 9,300 miles. The study used thousands of whale tail photos and shows that some whales travel between distant breeding areas, which helps their populations stay healthy.
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Two humpback whales were identified traveling between eastern Australia and Brazil.
One whale traveled about 8,823 miles from Queensland (2007) to near São Paulo (2019).
Another whale traveled about 9,383 miles from Bahia to Hervey Bay over 22 years.
The distances are the longest recorded for humpback whale travels.
Researchers used nearly 20,000 photos and an image-recognition tool to identify the whales.
These journeys help whales maintain genetic diversity and can spread song styles between regions.
The study supports the "Southern Ocean Exchange" theory, where whales may change breeding grounds.
Climate change affecting the Southern Ocean might increase such long-distance travels in whales.
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio addressed the Cuban people in Spanish, criticizing Cuba's ruling business group GAESA for corruption and offering $100 million in food and medicine aid. He said the aid must go directly to Cubans, not the elite, and promoted a new relationship under President Trump that supports ordinary Cubans owning businesses.
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Marco Rubio made a video message in Spanish directly to the Cuban people.
He called out GAESA, a Cuban business group controlling 70% of the economy with $18 billion in assets.
GAESA profits from various sectors, including hotels and remittances, but does not share money with ordinary Cubans.
Cuba is facing a large power blackout after U.S. actions stopped oil flow from Venezuela, whose leader Nicolás Maduro was removed by the U.S. in January.
Rubio said Cuba’s power and food problems are due to corruption, not just the U.S. oil blockade.
The U.S. offered $100 million in supplies to Cuba, which Rubio says should be delivered through churches or charities to avoid theft by GAESA.
Rubio emphasized that President Trump wants a new relationship with Cuba, focusing on regular citizens being able to run businesses.
The announcement coincided with an expected U.S. indictment of Raúl Castro related to Cuba shooting down humanitarian planes in 1996.
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In France, a campaign called "Ten Days Without Screens" encourages children and families to stop using digital devices like tablets and video games for ten days. The goal is to help improve children’s sleep, focus, physical health, and social skills by spending more time on activities such as board games, arts and crafts, and cooking.
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The campaign is called "Dix Jours Sans Écrans" (Ten Days Without Screens).
It involves schools, nurseries, and entire communities in France.
The effort asks children to put away tablets, gaming consoles, and other screens.
Experts say screen use can negatively affect children’s sleep, concentration, and physical activity levels.
Reducing screen time can also help with social and emotional development.
Digital parenting coach Elizabeth Milovidov suggests simple activities like board games and art as alternatives.
She advises parents to allow children to experience boredom as part of a healthy balance.
The campaign is part of a wider conversation on parenting and technology use in the digital age.
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China’s President Xi Jinping and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin met in Beijing shortly after President Trump’s visit. They signed several agreements on trade, media, and energy, stressed their strong relationship, and called for a peaceful resolution to conflicts including the Middle East war involving the U.S. and Iran.
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Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin met in Beijing on May 20, 2026.
They described their relationship as “unyielding” and at an “unprecedentedly high level.”
The leaders signed agreements to extend their treaty of friendly cooperation in trade, media, and energy.
Xi warned against “unilateral and hegemonic countercurrents,” indirectly criticizing U.S. policies.
Both called for a comprehensive ceasefire in the Middle East war, emphasizing the urgency to stop fighting and resume negotiations.
Putin invited Xi to visit Russia next year and plans to attend November’s APEC summit, which President Trump also aims to attend.
No final agreement was reached on the “Power of Siberia 2” gas pipeline to increase Russian energy exports to China.
China and Russia agreed on the need to address the root causes of the Ukraine conflict.
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Storms in Texas have caused hundreds of flight cancellations and flash flood warnings, with heavy rain expected through Friday. Meanwhile, a severe heatwave in the northeastern U.S. is ending as storms bring temperatures down sharply after several days of very hot weather.
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Nearly 150 flights were canceled or delayed at Dallas Fort Worth airport on Wednesday; about 700 flights were delayed on Tuesday.
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground stop at Dallas and Love Field airports.
North Texas expects at least 1 inch of rain from Wednesday to Friday, with some areas possibly receiving 3 to 5 inches.
Flash flood warnings and a severe thunderstorm watch are in effect for central Texas.
In the northeast, temperatures in New York City reached around 92°F on Tuesday.
Storms on Wednesday are expected to drop temperatures from the mid-90s°F to the mid-60s°F in the northeast.
The region has experienced extreme temperature changes this spring, affecting plants and agriculture.
Rivers like the Potomac and Shenandoah have record-low water levels, prompting calls for water conservation in Baltimore.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping signed a joint declaration in Beijing to promote a "multipolar world" where global power is shared among several countries. They also agreed on many new deals to strengthen economic, political, and cultural ties between Russia and China, including moving trade away from the US dollar.
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Putin and Xi signed a 47-page joint declaration advocating a world where no single country dominates.
They criticized the current US-led "unipolar" global system and called for shared international power.
The two leaders agreed their bilateral relations have reached an unprecedented level.
Economic cooperation is growing, with trade near $240 billion last year and 20% growth this year.
Almost all trade between Russia and China is conducted in their own currencies, the ruble and yuan.
Russia increasingly depends on Chinese technology and manufacturing due to Western sanctions.
The two countries signed about 40 agreements covering government, corporate, and industry cooperation.
They plan to align China’s 15th Five-Year Plan with Russia’s development strategy through 2030.
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After President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, there is uncertainty about whether the United States will continue with a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan. The deal is the largest weapons sale to Taiwan and has raised questions about U.S. support for Taiwan amid tensions with China.
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The arms deal with Taiwan is worth $14 billion, the biggest in Taiwan’s history.
President Donald Trump recently met with China’s leader, Xi Jinping.
After the meeting, the future of the arms deal became unclear.
The United States provides weapons to Taiwan as a form of support and defense.
Taiwan faces pressure and threats from China, which claims Taiwan as its territory.
The deal includes advanced military hardware to help Taiwan defend itself.
The U.S. has a policy to help Taiwan maintain its security.
Changes in U.S.-China relations can affect arms sales and political decisions.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio recorded a message in Spanish for the Cuban people on Cuba’s Independence Day. He blamed the country’s communist leaders for the difficult conditions in Cuba, and the message came as the Trump administration considered options including military action.
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Marco Rubio, U.S. Secretary of State, made a video message in Spanish for Cubans.
The message was released on Cuba’s Independence Day.
Rubio blamed the communist government for the hardships faced by people in Cuba.
The Trump administration had discussed the possibility of invading Cuba.
Negotiations related to Cuba’s situation were not progressing well.
The video also criticized former Cuban President Raúl Castro.
This message is unusual, as U.S. officials rarely address Cubans directly in Spanish.
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George Deek, Israel’s ambassador to Christians, said Christians can practice their faith peacefully alongside Israelis. However, reports of increasing violence against Christians in the region suggest a different reality.
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George Deek is Israel’s ambassador to Christians.
He made a public statement on the social media platform X.
He addressed Christians both in Israel and worldwide.
He said Christians can live and worship in peace with Israelis.
There are rising violent attacks targeting Christians in the region.
The increase in violence challenges the claim of peaceful coexistence.
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President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin both visited China recently, where they received grand welcome ceremonies that looked very similar but had subtle differences in who greeted them. While the visits showed friendliness, they led to few concrete agreements, and Russia’s growing economic troubles are increasing its dependence on China.
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President Trump was welcomed in Beijing by China’s vice-president, a ceremonial role outside real power.
President Putin was greeted by a top member of China’s ruling politburo, showing closer ties between China and Russia.
Both leaders received similar public ceremonies with military bands and honor guards.
China and Trump’s summit resulted in little progress on disagreements like chip exports and tariffs.
Putin faces economic struggles at home with the war in Ukraine and sanctions hurting Russia’s economy.
Russia depends more on China economically as it shifts energy supplies eastward due to conflict with the West.
No firm timeline was given for the Power of Siberia 2 gas pipeline project between Russia and China.
The war between the US and Iran has increased energy concerns in China, making cooperation with Russia more important.
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Israeli Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir shared a video showing activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla who were detained while trying to reach Gaza. The activists appear tied up and kneeling, with Israel’s national anthem playing in the background.
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Itamar Ben-Gvir is an Israeli government minister.
He posted a video online showing detained activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla.
The activists were stopped by Israeli forces in international waters.
The activists are seen tied with zip ties and kneeling.
Israel’s national anthem plays during the video.
The video’s caption says, “Welcome to Israel.”
The activists were trying to reach Gaza.
The flotilla is a group of ships aiming to support Gaza.
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Lithuanian leaders and residents were ordered to take shelter after a drone entered the country’s airspace, causing air and train traffic to stop in the capital. Officials blamed Russia and Belarus for drone attacks in the region, raising concerns among NATO and EU members about security threats along their borders.
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Lithuania’s president and prime minister were moved to underground bunkers after a drone crossed into Lithuanian airspace.
A “take shelter” alert was issued in Vilnius, instructing people to find safe places for about an hour.
Air and train services were paused in and around Vilnius during the alert.
The drone activity is linked to Russia and Belarus, who have been blamed for similar incidents in Baltic countries recently.
NATO fighter jets could not locate the drone after it entered Lithuania.
NATO and EU leaders warned about the threat drones pose and called Russia’s actions unacceptable.
Lithuania’s defense ministry said the drone might be a combat or deception drone and was detected coming from nearby Latvia or Belarus.
Russian officials have threatened retaliation against Baltic states, increasing tensions in the region.
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A report found that social services and other agencies failed to protect three children from long-term abuse in a Glasgow home known as the "beastie house." Despite clear signs of harm, such as poor health, missed medical appointments, and homelessness, officials missed many chances to intervene over more than ten years.
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Three children under 13 were sexually abused and physically harmed in a Glasgow property from 2012 to 2019.
Seven people were convicted in 2023 for the abuse and sentenced to 8 to 20 years in prison with lifelong restriction orders.
One child had 12 rotten teeth removed before turning five, showing poor health care.
The children frequently missed important medical appointments and lived in unstable, homeless conditions.
Agencies such as social services did not share important information or fully understand the children’s ongoing risks.
A four-month-old child was removed from the child protection register despite serious health concerns.
The report was conducted by experts and supported by Professor Alexis Jay, who has experience in similar abuse cases.
The agencies involved acknowledged failures and promised to apply the report’s recommendations.
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Trade between Senegal and Mali has nearly stopped because a militant group linked to Al-Qaeda has blocked the main road from Dakar to Bamako since April 28. Fighting involving the militants, Mali’s military leaders, and their Russian allies has made this route unsafe and hard to use, cutting off important supplies to Mali’s capital.
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Mali depends on road transport for supplies because it has no coastline.
The main trade route from Senegal’s capital, Dakar, to Mali’s capital, Bamako, is blocked.
The blockade began on April 28 and is imposed by JNIM, an Al-Qaeda affiliate.
Fighting is ongoing between JNIM, the Mali military leaders (junta), and Russian allies.
The blockade aims to cut off food and goods to Bamako.
This situation is making it very dangerous and difficult for trade and transport.
The conflict is worsening Mali’s access to essential resources.
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague held hearings for Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri, a former Libyan prison commander. He is accused of crimes against humanity and war crimes, including murder and rape of inmates at Mitiga prison in Tripoli between 2015 and 2020.
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Khaled Mohamed Ali El Hishri was a senior commander at Mitiga prison in Libya.
He is accused of 17 counts of crimes against humanity and war crimes.
Crimes include murder and rape of inmates, sometimes in front of their children.
The events took place after the death of Libya’s former dictator, Moammar Gadhafi.
The ICC hearings are pretrial sessions held in The Hague, Netherlands.
Mitiga prison is known for harsh conditions and abuses during that period.
The nickname “Angel of Death” refers to El Hishri’s alleged brutal actions.
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A public transport strike in Kenya that began because of rising fuel prices linked to the war in Iran has ended. The strike was called off after the Kenyan government reached a temporary deal with groups representing bus and minibus owners.
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The strike happened due to increased fuel costs caused by the war in Iran.
It involved public transport operators, including buses and minibuses.
The Kenyan government negotiated with transport associations.
An interim agreement was made to address the issues.
The strike officially stopped on Tuesday, 20 May 2026.
The strike affected daily transportation services for many people.
The deal aims to prevent further transport disruptions.
Fuel price changes had a direct impact on transport operators’ costs.
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Venezuela released 300 prisoners under a new amnesty law, including three former police officers who had been in jail for over 20 years. This law is expected to free hundreds of political prisoners in the coming days.
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Venezuela passed an amnesty law to free prisoners.
300 prisoners have been released so far.
Among those freed are three former police officers.
These officers were jailed for more than 20 years.
The amnesty law aims to release many political prisoners.
The releases are happening throughout this week.
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