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Ted Turner launched CNN in 1980 as the first 24-hour cable news channel, a bold idea that changed how people watch news. Despite early financial losses, CNN grew to influence global events and public opinion around the world.
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CNN started broadcasting on June 1, 1980, reaching about one million homes initially.
Ted Turner funded the channel despite losing $2 million a month in the early days.
Turner had a background in cable and satellite technology and owned the Atlanta Braves baseball team.
Fidel Castro welcomed Turner to Cuba because he admired CNN’s news coverage.
CNN was the first channel to offer news all day and all night, a new concept at the time.
The channel earned nicknames like “Chicken Noodle News” when it launched.
CNN's live coverage influenced global politics, wars, and public reactions to major events.
Ted Turner’s business decisions helped turn his local station into a national news powerhouse.
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A group of young Iranian creators called Explosive Media has made popular satirical Lego videos mocking President Donald Trump, showing him as a puppet of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The videos present Iran as a defender against US oppression and have been shared widely by Iranian officials, although the creators say they work independently.
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The videos use Lego animation to criticize President Trump and US policies.
They depict Trump as controlled by Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu and involved in scandals.
The creators are a group of mostly young Iranians aged 19 to 25, many students or recent graduates.
The group combines rap music and AI-generated singing in their videos.
Explosive Media says they do not take orders from the Iranian government.
The videos aim to influence American viewers by sharing what the creators see as the truth.
Iranian youth use global tools and cultural styles like rap to create political content.
An Iranian journalist notes that young religious Iranians engage in creative acts alongside their faith practices.
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Ed O'Brien, the guitarist from the band Radiohead, shared an interview about his personal experiences with depression and healing. He also talked about his new solo album "Blue Morpho" and the band's planned world tour in 2027, which marks a fresh start for Radiohead.
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Ed O'Brien has been a key member of Radiohead for nearly 40 years.
He discussed his battle with depression and how spending time in the Welsh countryside helped him heal.
O'Brien released a solo album called "Blue Morpho," which is very personal to him.
Radiohead has planned a global tour for 2027.
The 2027 tour represents a new beginning for the band.
The interview was conducted by arts24's Eve Jackson.
Ed O'Brien was recently inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with Radiohead.
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European election observers noted some voters in England were turned away from polling stations due to confusion about photo ID rules during local elections. The observers are preparing a report on various election issues, including polling station organization, staff training, and possible interference.
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Some voters in England were turned away for not having the correct photo ID to vote.
The photo ID requirement comes from the Elections Act 2022 and applies to certain UK elections in England.
Accepted IDs include passports and photo driving licenses.
Election observers from the Council of Europe watched polling stations in England during local elections.
The observers will report on topics like accessibility, election staff training, and any interference or harassment.
Concerns about Russia or hostile state interference were discussed but not seen as a problem in these elections.
A council in Scotland mistakenly sent polls cards wrongly stating that photo ID was needed for Scottish elections.
Photo ID is not required for elections in Scotland and Wales, including the Welsh Senedd elections.
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The latest episode of the TV show "Survivor 50" featured a surprising double elimination of contestants. CBS News shared details about this unexpected event on their program "CBS Mornings."
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The show discussed is "Survivor 50," the 50th season of the reality series.
The episode included a double elimination, meaning two players were voted out.
This double elimination was a surprise to the contestants and viewers.
CBS News provided a spoiler alert before revealing these details.
The information was shared on the TV show "CBS Mornings."
Viewers were warned that spoilers were coming to avoid ruining the surprise.
The coverage included details on the elimination ceremony.
The news piece promoted the CBS News App for more content.
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A 25-year-old woman named Cath developed a persistent ulcer on her tongue that was initially thought to be harmless. After months of delays and misdiagnoses, she was diagnosed with stage 4 aggressive tongue cancer, which rapidly worsened despite treatment.
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Cath first noticed an ulcer on her tongue at age 24 but did not think it serious as she was healthy.
She visited both a dentist and doctor multiple times over several months.
Initial tests and treatments failed to identify cancer because she did not fit the typical profile (young, non-smoker).
In September, a specialist diagnosed her with stage 4 aggressive tongue cancer.
Surgery was not an option unless her entire tongue was removed, which doctors avoided due to her young age.
She underwent chemotherapy and radiotherapy but rapidly lost the ability to eat, speak, and swallow.
A feeding tube was inserted as she became too weak to eat normally.
Her family experienced strong emotional distress witnessing the rapid decline in her health.
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A crew captain on the MV Hondius ship announced the first death on board, initially thought not to be infectious. Later, a suspected hantavirus outbreak was linked to three deaths and multiple infections among around 150 people on the ship traveling to the Canary Islands.
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The MV Hondius is carrying about 150 people.
The first death was announced on April 12.
Officials initially believed the death was not from an infectious cause.
A hantavirus outbreak is now suspected on the ship.
Hantavirus is spread by rodents and can be deadly.
So far, three deaths and several infections are connected to this outbreak.
The ship is heading to Spain’s Canary Islands.
There is no specific cure for hantavirus infection.
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President Donald Trump will meet Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the White House to discuss cooperation on fighting organized crime and trade issues. The meeting aims to improve relations after tensions over tariffs last year and will also touch on Brazil's rare earth mineral resources.
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The meeting is scheduled for 11:15 a.m. EDT at the White House.
Brazil wants to work with the U.S. on combating organized crime instead of facing unilateral actions.
Last year, the U.S. imposed a 50% tariff on some Brazilian goods, which Trump later eased.
There is concern in Brazil about the U.S. possibly labeling major Brazilian criminal groups as foreign terrorist organizations.
Brazil has the world's second-largest reserves of rare earth minerals, which are important for tech products.
Brazil seeks foreign investment that creates industrial jobs and partners with local universities, not just raw material exports.
Lula is facing political challenges at home ahead of his bid for a fourth presidential term in October.
The two leaders have started rebuilding their relationship since meeting at the United Nations and in Malaysia.
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President Donald Trump hosted Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the White House for a meeting. They discussed economic and security issues between the United States and Brazil.
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The meeting took place on a Thursday morning at the White House.
President Trump welcomed President Lula da Silva from Brazil.
The visit was a working meeting focused on important talks.
Discussions centered on economic topics, such as trade and business.
Security matters between the two countries were also discussed.
The two presidents have different political views.
An administration official confirmed the main topics of the talks in advance.
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Meghan Markle and Prince Harry’s spokesperson denied claims that the couple is running out of money and unhappy, which were made by Dan Wakeford, a former magazine editor. Wakeford based his report on unnamed sources and said their income is shrinking due to lost media deals and high security costs, suggesting they may need to change their lifestyle in five years.
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Dan Wakeford, former editor of People and Us Weekly, wrote that Harry and Meghan are unhappy and losing money.
His article relied on interviews with five anonymous sources close to the couple.
Meghan and Harry’s team rejected these claims and criticized the lack of named evidence.
The couple’s deals with Spotify and Netflix have been reduced or ended recently.
High security expenses cost them millions each year.
Wakeford said the couple’s public fame drives business deals, which fade as attention decreases.
Meghan is described as aware of their financial situation, while Harry is said to be less mindful of costs.
Meghan and Harry keep their financial details private, known to only a few staff members.
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Talks between Israel and Hamas to keep peace in Gaza have stopped. Both sides blame each other for breaking the October ceasefire agreement, raising concerns that fighting might start again. Recently, Israel attacked Gaza, killing relatives of a Hamas leader and several others, while Gaza faces a worsening humanitarian crisis.
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Ceasefire talks between Israel and Hamas have stalled, increasing the risk of renewed war in Gaza.
An Israeli air strike killed Azzam al-Hayya, son of Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya.
Israel accuses Hamas of refusing to disarm as per the ceasefire agreement, while Hamas says Israel is breaking the deal by continuing attacks and not fulfilling humanitarian promises.
Israel may expand military control over 60% of Gaza, known as the "Yellow Line" area.
At least 846 people have died in Gaza since the ceasefire started, including women and children; five Israeli soldiers have also been killed.
Gaza’s humanitarian situation is severe, with many residents displaced and fearing another war.
Hamas calls on the US and other countries involved to intervene and stop Israeli attacks.
Negotiations are deadlocked because Israel wants Hamas to disarm before Israel completes its own ceasefire obligations.
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Harlan Coben talks about how he helped make a Netflix series called "I Will Find You," which is based on his book from 2023. He also shares what inspired the story and how involved he was in making the show.
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The Netflix series "I Will Find You" is adapted from Harlan Coben's 2023 novel.
Harlan Coben is an executive producer of the Netflix series.
Coben discusses his role in the adaptation process.
The story in the series is inspired by certain ideas Coben had for his book.
CBS Mornings featured an exclusive preview of the series.
The interview with Coben aired on CBS News.
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An Israeli settler will go on trial for assaulting a French Catholic nun in Jerusalem. The attack happened near the Old City and is seen as motivated by hostility toward a religious group.
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The suspect is Yona Simcha Schreiber, 36, from the West Bank settlement Peduel.
The victim is a 48-year-old French nun and researcher at Jerusalem’s French School of Biblical and Archaeological Research.
The attack took place on Mount Zion, just outside Jerusalem’s Old City.
Schreiber was arrested on April 29 and will remain in detention until the trial.
He faces charges of assault with injury, motivated by hostility toward a religious group.
Surveillance footage shows the attacker pushing the nun to the ground and kicking her.
The French consulate in Jerusalem condemned the attack and called for a trial.
Israel’s foreign ministry and Hebrew University also condemned the incident, emphasizing the importance of religious freedom.
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The Spanish government honored UN legal expert Francesca Albanese with the Order of Civil Merit for her work documenting human rights violations in Gaza. Albanese, the UN special rapporteur on the Palestinian territories, has criticized Israel's military actions and the international community's response.
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Francesca Albanese is a UN legal expert and special rapporteur on human rights in Palestinian territories occupied since 1967.
Spain awarded her one of its highest civilian honors, the Order of Civil Merit, in recognition of her work on Gaza.
Albanese has accused Israel of actions amounting to genocide in Gaza.
She has criticized the international community for failing to prevent torture, genocide, and serious human rights abuses.
Albanese has faced possible arrest in Germany and US sanctions for urging investigations into alleged human rights violations by American and Israeli entities.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez supports her work and asked the EU to block US sanctions against her.
Albanese compared the destruction in Gaza to the bombing shown in Picasso’s Guernica painting.
She warned that Israel’s actions could change the rules of war and affect global peace and justice.
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Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine killed at least 27 people on May 7, including 12 in one large strike, just before a midnight deadline for a ceasefire proposed by Kyiv. Russia announced a short ceasefire for May 8-9 to mark a World War Two victory event, and Ukraine proposed an open-ended ceasefire starting May 8, asking Russia to agree.
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At least 27 people were killed by Russian attacks in eastern Ukraine on May 7, 2026.
12 people died in one of the deadliest strikes this year.
The deadline for a ceasefire proposed by Kyiv was midnight on May 7-8.
Russia declared a ceasefire for two days, May 8-9, to match WWII victory celebrations.
Ukraine offered an open-ended ceasefire starting May 8.
Ukraine urged Russia to respond with a similar ceasefire agreement.
The proposed ceasefires aim to pause fighting during significant commemorations and events.
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Israel said it killed a Hezbollah commander in an airstrike in Beirut, Lebanon, marking the first Israeli strike on the city since a ceasefire was agreed last month. The attack increased tensions despite the ceasefire, while Israeli forces stayed active in southern Lebanon.
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Israel conducted an airstrike in Beirut that killed a Hezbollah commander.
The commander belonged to Hezbollah’s elite Radwan force.
This was the first Israeli strike on Beirut since a ceasefire last month.
The ceasefire had stopped Israeli attacks on Beirut but not in southern Lebanon.
Israeli forces remain deployed south of the Litani River in Lebanon.
Israeli strikes continue in southern Lebanon despite the ceasefire.
The strike heightened pressure on the recently agreed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah.
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The United States and Iran have reduced their efforts to reach a full peace deal and are now working on a smaller agreement that avoids difficult issues. Israel is not part of these talks because its leader, Prime Minister Netanyahu, prefers to continue military actions rather than make a peace deal involving Iran.
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Washington and Tehran are focusing on a limited peace agreement instead of a full deal.
This smaller deal puts off resolving the most challenging problems between the two countries.
Israel is not involved in the current peace negotiations.
Prime Minister Netanyahu wants to keep fighting rather than join the peace process.
Israel is concerned that a deal between the U.S. and Iran could affect its military campaign against Hezbollah.
The ongoing conflict in the region has broader economic and security implications worldwide.
President Donald Trump is pushing for this limited deal with Iran.
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France’s aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is moving toward the southern Red Sea to prepare for a possible mission to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. The French government said this move shows they are ready and able to secure this important waterway.
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The Charles de Gaulle is France’s main aircraft carrier.
It is heading to the southern Red Sea area.
The mission could involve securing the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
France aims to ensure safe navigation through the strait.
An aide to President Emmanuel Macron said the move sends a signal of readiness and capability.
The Strait of Hormuz is strategically important for global oil transport.
The situation reflects rising tensions in the Middle East region.
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Satellite images verified by The Washington Post show damage to at least 228 structures or pieces of equipment at US military sites in the Middle East since the war began. The images were originally published by Iranian state-linked media and reveal the scale of destruction at these US bases in the Gulf region.
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Satellite photos show damage at US military sites across the Middle East.
At least 228 structures or pieces of equipment were damaged.
The images came from Iranian state-affiliated media.
The Washington Post confirmed the authenticity of these images.
The damage is connected to the ongoing war in the Middle East.
The affected sites are US bases located in the Gulf region.
The report was shared by France 24 and commented on by their International Affairs Editor.
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Keir Starmer, the UK Prime Minister, is facing growing pressure and doubts within his Labour Party less than two years after taking office. Critics point to slow economic growth and ongoing cost of living problems as reasons some party members question his leadership going into the next general election.
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Keir Starmer has been UK Prime Minister for under two years.
Many Labour Party members are unsure he can lead them successfully in the next election.
Criticism focuses on stagnant economic growth in the UK.
The cost of living crisis remains a major issue affecting public opinion.
Both centrist and progressive voters show signs of disappointment with the government.
The Labour Party was once seen as united and disciplined under Starmer’s leadership.
Local elections could further reveal the government’s fragile position.
Political experts, including Professor Tim Bale, discuss this rising political tension.
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