A small business jet crashed on a Texas highway in June after both engines stopped working, according to a report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB). The crash killed one person and injured six others, including the pilots and passengers, while emergency responders and bystanders helped rescue those on board.
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Both engines of the small business jet stopped working ("flamed out") during the plane’s final approach to Laredo International Airport.
The jet had left San José del Cabo, Mexico, heading to Austin, Texas.
Early in the flight, the pilots noticed unusual vibrations but continued after consulting the operator, NetsJet.
The crew declared an emergency after receiving low fuel pressure warnings and fuel level alerts.
Air traffic controllers said no suitable flat areas were nearby for an emergency landing except the main highway.
The plane landed on a highway about one mile from the airport, hitting light poles and a vehicle, then stopped near an overpass.
Five people escaped from the plane, and emergency workers rescued another person trapped inside.
The crash killed Joshua Baer, a notable figure in Texas’ technology and startup communities.
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Actress Brittany Allen was not submitted by HBO for Emmy consideration for her guest role on the show "The Pitt." She submitted herself and earned an Emmy nomination.
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Brittany Allen acted in a guest role on the HBO show "The Pitt."
HBO chose not to submit her for an Emmy award.
Allen decided to submit her own nomination for the Emmy.
Her self-submission resulted in an Emmy nomination.
She talked about persistence and believing in herself during an interview with Geoff Bennett.
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Reports say Iran has threatened to kill President Donald Trump. This comes as tensions rise again between the U.S. and Iran after a fragile ceasefire ended. Israel shared some information with the U.S. that supports these concerns.
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Iran reportedly made a new threat to assassinate President Trump.
The threat highlights risks from Iran’s strict government in Tehran.
A ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran has recently fallen apart, causing more conflict.
Hostilities between the two countries have increased.
Israel provided intelligence to the U.S. about the threat.
This situation shows growing tension in the Middle East.
The information was reported this week.
Iran and the U.S. have had a history of conflict and distrust.
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In South Korea, a new dating trend involves singles spending 30 hours together at a Buddhist temple. The retreat at Donghwasa temple offers a different setting than usual dating places like coffee shops or bars.
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The dating retreat lasts 30 hours.
It takes place at Donghwasa, a Buddhist temple in South Korea.
12 singles joined the weekend event.
The retreat is a new trend in South Korean dating culture.
It replaces typical dating spots like coffee shops or bars with a quiet, spiritual place.
The event was covered by BBC reporter Jake Kwon.
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A Buddhist temple in South Korea is hosting a 30-hour dating retreat for 12 men and 12 women to help address the country's low birth rate by encouraging people to find partners. This event is part of wider efforts by the government and local groups to support marriage and childbirth amid social changes and economic challenges.
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The dating retreat takes place at Donghwasa Temple, an 8th-century Buddhist site on Palgongsan mountain.
There are 12 men and 12 women participating, selected from over 1,600 applicants based on commitment to marriage and having children.
South Korea's total fertility rate in 2023 dropped to 0.72 children per woman, much lower than the 2.1 needed to maintain the population size.
Many young South Koreans date less due to busy work lives, economic pressures, and social changes, leading to fewer marriages.
The government offers benefits like longer parental leave, cash bonuses, and cheaper housing to encourage childbirth.
Matchmaking events like this temple retreat are supported by local governments to help singles meet in a relaxed setting.
Traditional ways of meeting partners include school, work, and blind dates arranged by family or friends, while dating apps are less popular here.
The retreat includes various activities to help break the ice and build connections between participants.
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The United States and Iran have paused fighting after two days of strong attacks. President Donald Trump said the ceasefire has ended but the U.S. will keep talking with Iran to try to resolve the conflict.
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Fighting between the U.S. and Iran lasted for two days.
Both sides have now paused their attacks.
President Donald Trump said the ceasefire is over.
Despite the end of the ceasefire, negotiations will continue.
CBS News reporters Margaret Brennan and Elliot Ackerman reported on the situation.
The ceasefire aimed to stop violence temporarily.
The conflict involved intense strikes between the two countries.
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Cuba experienced a second islandwide power blackout in one week due to problems with its failing power grid and fuel shortages. The shortages are linked to a U.S. energy blockade that limits Cuba’s access to oil and energy supplies.
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Cuba had a full islandwide blackout on Friday, following another one earlier that same week on Monday.
Such back-to-back total blackouts are unusual for Cuba.
The country’s power grid is breaking down, causing more frequent blackouts.
Cuba faces fuel shortages partly because of a U.S. energy blockade imposed under President Donald Trump.
President Trump threatened tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba starting in January 2026.
Cuba produces only about 40% of the fuel it needs and relies on imports for the rest.
A large shipment of oil from Russia delivered in March ran out by the end of April.
The Cuban government has been rationing electricity, with power outages lasting more than 24 hours in some cases.
The shortages have affected public services like transport and healthcare, including the cancellation of many surgeries.
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The U.S. Department of Defense released 19 new videos showing unidentified flying objects (UFOs). This is the fourth set of such videos made public, with experts providing analysis alongside the footage.
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The Pentagon released 19 new videos of UFOs.
This release is the fourth batch of UFO videos from the Defense Department.
The videos were made public about one month after the previous set.
Astrophysicist Avi Loeb provided analysis of the videos.
The videos show unidentified flying objects captured by U.S. military sources.
The release aims to increase transparency about encounters with unknown aerial phenomena.
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Scientists in Thailand discovered a new dinosaur species called Uragasaurus kalasinensis from fossils found in the northeast part of the country. This plant-eating dinosaur lived about 150 million years ago and had a very long neck, about 20 meters long, similar to a cricket pitch.
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The dinosaur fossils were found in Kalasin Province in northeast Thailand.
Uragasaurus kalasinensis lived approximately 150 million years ago during the Late Jurassic period.
It was a plant-eating dinosaur with a neck about 20 meters (66 feet) long.
The discovery was made at the Phu Noi fossil site, known for many dinosaur fossils since 2008.
The key fossil was a dorsal vertebra, a bone from the middle or upper back, showing unique features.
CT scans showed it belonged to the Mamenchisauridae family, dinosaurs with very long necks.
This is the first Mamenchisauridae fossil found in Thailand; most others come from China.
The dinosaur had a unique Y-shaped bone structure and special air cavities not seen in other dinosaurs.
The findings were published recently in the scientific journal Nature.
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Abdul Zahir Qadeer, a former Afghan general and politician, was sent to the U.S. from Kenya to face drug trafficking charges. He is accused of trying to import heroin, methamphetamine, and military weapons, and he appeared in court in Manhattan where he was ordered to stay in custody until trial.
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Abdul Zahir Qadeer is 52 years old and from Afghanistan.
He was arrested in Nairobi, Kenya, on April 15.
He faces charges of conspiring to import heroin, methamphetamine, and firearms.
Qadeer was a general in Afghanistan’s Border Force and a deputy speaker in the Afghan parliament.
The U.S. says he tried to sell a test shipment of drugs in South Africa to a buyer who was working with U.S. authorities.
The charges carry a minimum prison sentence of 10 years and could result in life in prison if convicted.
U.S. prosecutors describe him as a trafficker of large amounts of drugs and military weapons.
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South African police arrested Ndodana Mkhanyisi Tshuma, wanted by British authorities for allegedly killing his wife and two daughters in England. The arrest took place in Johannesburg during a coordinated operation involving Interpol and South African police.
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Tshuma is a British citizen originally from Zimbabwe.
He is suspected of killing his wife, Nothabo Zandile Tshuma, 42, and their daughters, Natalie (15) and Nala (5).
The bodies were found at their home near Bedford, north of London.
The arrest happened in the Johannesburg suburb of Kensington.
South Africa worked with international police agencies like Interpol to find and arrest him.
South African officials said they will follow legal and extradition steps with the UK.
Britain and South Africa have an extradition treaty requiring suspects to first appear in local courts.
Tshuma is scheduled to appear in a South African court on Monday.
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Nicaragua’s government has removed the licenses of many lawyers, stopping them from practicing law. This move is seen as part of a larger effort by President Daniel Ortega and Vice President Rosario Murillo to silence opposition and weaken democratic controls in the country.
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Nicaragua is canceling licenses of a large number of lawyers without explanation.
This action is described by a U.N. expert as a "purge" of the legal profession.
The government has been cracking down on critics since violent protests in 2018.
Thousands of opponents, religious leaders, and journalists have been jailed or forced to leave Nicaragua.
Hundreds have lost their citizenship and property, and over 5,000 organizations have been shut down.
Some lawyers stripped of licenses work in non-political fields or live abroad.
Authorities did not notify the affected lawyers before removing their licenses.
The legal move reinforces the government’s growing control over Nicaraguan society and institutions.
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Global oil demand is expected to fall in 2026 for the first time since 2020, mainly because of higher prices and supply problems caused by the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. While oil use dropped in many parts of the world, especially Asia, U.S. drivers actually used more gasoline during the same period.
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The International Energy Agency forecasts a global drop of about 1 million barrels of oil per day in 2026.
Supply was disrupted by the war between the U.S. and Iran, causing delays for oil shipments in the Strait of Hormuz.
Global oil demand was 5.3 million barrels per day lower in May 2026 compared to the previous year.
China reduced its oil consumption by 1.5 million barrels per day, a 9% decrease.
China cut back partly by halting its purchase for its strategic oil reserve and increasing electric vehicle use.
U.S. gasoline use increased in the second quarter of 2026, even though prices were about 50% higher than before the conflict.
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran caused some fluctuations in oil prices, but prices did not spike as they did earlier in the year.
A fragile ceasefire allowed some oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, easing market pressure.
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The Pentagon released a fourth set of UFO files on Friday. Avi Loeb, an astrophysicist from Harvard University and head of the White House UAP council, provided analysis of this new release.
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The Pentagon has released UFO files four times since May.
The latest release came on a Friday.
Avi Loeb is a professor of science at Harvard University.
He leads the White House council focused on Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP), another term for UFOs.
Avi Loeb shared his insights and analysis of the newest UFO files.
The files were made available through CBS News.
This information is part of ongoing government efforts to study and understand UFO sightings.
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The British and Norwegian embassies in Washington, D.C. posted playful messages on social media before the England vs. Norway quarterfinal match at the FIFA World Cup. Their posts focused on the friendly competition between soccer players Erling Haaland from Norway and Harry Kane from England.
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The British and Norwegian embassies are located in Washington, D.C.
Both embassies used social media to share messages before the soccer match.
The match was a quarterfinal game in the FIFA World Cup.
The game was between the national teams of England and Norway.
The posts highlighted the rivalry between two star players: Erling Haaland (Norway) and Harry Kane (England).
Erling Haaland is a striker, a forward position in soccer.
The tone of the posts was friendly and humorous.
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The Trump administration is demanding that Iran publicly confirm the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial ships and promise to stop firing at them. U.S. officials say Iran violated a recent agreement by attacking ships, raising doubts about Iran’s willingness to follow a future nuclear deal. Talks are planned in Oman to address the situation.
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The U.S. wants Iran to issue a public statement admitting mistakes and pledging to stop firing on ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the U.S. three weeks ago that pledged safe passage, but attacks on ships continued.
President Trump declared the ceasefire agreement “over” after several exchanges of fire between the U.S. and Iran.
Iranian and Omani foreign ministers are meeting in Muscat to discuss the crisis on Saturday.
Oman opened a route near its coast to help ships avoid the main strait, which angered Iran.
Inside Iran, there is a power struggle between hardliners and those who want to reach a deal with the U.S.
U.S. officials say Iran reached out for further talks after recent clashes, admitting they “screwed up.”
The U.S. has conducted two rounds of strikes against Iran in response to the attacks but remains open to diplomacy.
U.S. negotiators are working toward a nuclear deal but have limited time, and alternative plans are being prepared if no deal is made.
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NATO leaders met in Turkey where President Donald Trump first questioned the alliance’s loyalty but left more positive. In Iran, public mourning took place for the late Supreme Leader amid tensions with the U.S. France’s Marine Le Pen gained political momentum after a court ruling, and France’s football team advanced in the World Cup while player Kylian Mbappé responded to racist comments.
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NATO held a summit in Turkey with important discussions on alliance loyalty and support for Ukraine.
President Trump showed initial doubts about NATO but ended the summit with a warmer stance.
Iran held several days of public mourning for its late Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.
Iran and the U.S. exchanged threats, causing uncertainty about a ceasefire in the Middle East.
A French appeal court ruling allowed Marine Le Pen to continue her bid for the 2027 presidential election.
France’s national football team won against Morocco to move closer to their third World Cup title.
Kylian Mbappé publicly confronted racist abuse from a Paraguayan senator during the World Cup.
Other topics included Middle East tensions, European politics, and international sports events.
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Iranian officials privately told advisers to President Donald Trump that shooting at commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz was a mistake caused by a group within Iran trying to disrupt talks. The U.S. government is pushing Iran to admit this publicly and plans to continue negotiations in Oman while warning it will respond if Iran acts aggressively again.
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Iranian officials admitted to Trump advisers that the attacks on ships were a mistake.
The attacks came from a hardline group in Iran trying to undermine peace talks.
The Trump administration wants Iran to publicly say it made a mistake.
President Trump has assigned a team including Vice President JD Vance and Jared Kushner to keep negotiating.
A meeting between U.S. and Iran is planned for Saturday in Oman.
The U.S. expects Iran to allow the Strait of Hormuz to stay open for trade as before.
If Iran does not cooperate, the U.S. may use military and economic pressure.
The U.S. remains cautious but willing to negotiate, focusing first on keeping the shipping lane open before addressing Iran’s nuclear program.
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Dozens of students and teachers kidnapped from schools in southwestern Nigeria have been rescued after 56 days. President Bola Tinubu praised the security forces for the operation that ended the crisis, with several attackers arrested or killed.
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On May 15, 46 students and staff were kidnapped from three schools in Oyo state, southwestern Nigeria.
The youngest abducted child was 2 years old, and the oldest was 16.
One teacher was killed soon after the abduction.
The Nigerian government blames the group Boko Haram for the kidnappings.
Eight attackers have been arrested; an unknown number were killed during the rescue.
All kidnapped students and teachers have now been safely freed, according to the presidential spokesperson.
Kidnappings for ransom are common in Nigeria and worsened by ongoing security problems linked to Boko Haram.
Defence officials said kidnappers wanted to exchange hostages for jailed commanders, but no such deal was made during the rescue.
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A new expedition explored the shipwreck of the Quest, Sir Ernest Shackleton’s last ship, in the North Atlantic. Using advanced underwater vehicles, researchers took the first close-up photos of the wreck since it sank in 1962 and are creating a detailed 3D model of the site.
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The Quest sank in 1962 and was recently found in the Labrador Sea.
The expedition was led by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.
Researchers used the submersible Alvin, known for exploring the Titanic wreck, and a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) called Falcon.
This is the first time in over 60 years that humans have visited the Quest’s wreck site.
The team is making a digital 3D model of the ship to help study it over time.
Large fishing nets were found draped over parts of the wreck.
Despite the nets, the shipwreck has become a vibrant underwater habitat full of marine life.
The project connects modern technology with maritime history and environmental study.
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