A former U.S. State Department official, Jennifer Gavito, expressed doubts about Lebanon's plan to create "pilot zones." She believes these zones may allow Hezbollah to keep its armed activities. She also thinks Israel will probably not fully leave Lebanon because of ongoing security issues.
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Jennifer Gavito worked in the Biden administration’s State Department.
Lebanon is planning to set up special "pilot zones."
Gavito says these zones could help Hezbollah continue its armed resistance.
Hezbollah is a political and militant group in Lebanon.
Gavito doubts Israel will completely withdraw troops from Lebanon.
She expects Israel to keep testing boundaries in Lebanon for security reasons.
The situation involves ongoing tensions and security concerns between Israel, Lebanon, and Hezbollah.
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An Australian woman gave birth to identical quadruplets, a very rare event that happens about once in fifteen million births. The quadruplets were naturally conceived, meaning without fertility treatments.
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The woman is from Australia.
She had four babies who are identical quadruplets.
Identical quadruplets happen naturally about once in fifteen million births.
The babies share the same genetic makeup because they come from one fertilized egg that split multiple times.
This birth is considered a very rare medical event.
The story was reported by Mark Strassmann for CBS News.
The quadruplets were born without the use of fertility treatments.
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A leopard entered a store in Rajasthan, India, and attacked an employee inside. Authorities safely trapped and tranquilized the animal before releasing it back into the wild.
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The incident happened in Rajasthan, India.
A leopard entered a store unexpectedly.
An employee was attacked by the leopard.
The event caused panic in the store.
Wildlife officials trapped and tranquilized the leopard.
After treatment, the leopard was returned to its natural habitat.
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New video footage obtained by TMZ shows Nolan Wells on a party boat shortly before he disappeared on July Fourth. The video appears to show the back of his head while he was on the boat.
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Nolan Wells disappeared on July Fourth.
TMZ obtained new video footage related to his disappearance.
The footage shows the back of Nolan Wells' head.
The video was taken on a party boat.
The timing of the footage is shortly before his disappearance.
The report comes from CBS News with Skyler Henry providing the update.
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Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi was arrested by police during large youth-led protests in Delhi, where demonstrators demanded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resignation over education scandals. The protests, organized by the Cockroach Janta Party (CJP), have attracted thousands of young people calling for government accountability and changes in the education system.
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Rahul Gandhi, leader of India’s Congress party, called for Modi to resign and was detained during protests in Delhi.
The Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) is a new youth-led political group demanding education reforms and the resignation of the education minister.
More than 50,000 mostly young protesters took to the streets, with demonstrations continuing into a second day.
Police used teargas and batons to disperse crowds; dozens of civilians and police were injured.
Protesters claim hundreds were hurt, including one in intensive care on ventilators.
Demonstrators gathered at Delhi’s Jantar Mantar and vowed to continue until their demands are met.
Parliament was adjourned after opposition called for debate on alleged police brutality against students.
The education-related protests started after repeated exam scandals and a major re-examination under heavy security.
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A senior military official said Jordan's air defense system shot down three Iranian missiles on Tuesday. After two direct missile hits on a Jordanian airbase killed two U.S. soldiers, President Trump suggested that Jordan's defense system might be responsible for the deaths.
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Jordan's air defense system intercepted and destroyed three Iranian missiles on Tuesday.
The Jordanian airbase was hit twice in the 48 hours before an attack that killed two U.S. soldiers.
The attack occurred at a Jordanian airbase where U.S. soldiers were stationed.
President Donald Trump appeared to blame Jordan's security or defense system for the deaths.
The incident involves Iranian missiles targeting the Jordanian base.
U.S. and Jordanian military cooperation is involved as U.S. soldiers were present at the base.
The situation draws attention to regional tensions involving Iran and its missile attacks.
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The US military launched attacks on Iran for the 11th night in a row, targeting military sites to reduce Iran's threat to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump plans to attend a ceremony for US troops killed in these conflicts, as diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire have failed.
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The US began its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran early Wednesday.
Targets included aircraft hangars and drone storage areas in Iran.
Iran activated air defense systems and reported strikes in multiple regions, including Tehran and Bushehr, which has a nuclear power plant.
President Donald Trump said the US is "not finished" attacking Iran and signaled that strikes would continue.
Trump will attend the dignified transfer ceremony for US military personnel killed in Iranian attacks at Dover Air Base.
The US strikes aim to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Diplomacy to secure an interim ceasefire has failed, with ongoing attacks in the Middle East.
The Trump administration plans to submit a nuclear pact with Saudi Arabia to Congress soon, despite concerns about safeguards against nuclear weapons use.
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Tropical Storm Bertha is moving toward the Gulf Coast, including areas like New Orleans. The storm is expected to bring heavy rain and a storm surge that could reach up to 4 feet.
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Tropical Storm Bertha is approaching the Gulf Coast region.
Areas such as New Orleans are preparing for the storm.
The storm could cause up to 4 feet of storm surge, which means seawater pushing inland.
Heavy rainfall is expected, potentially causing flooding.
Local authorities and residents are getting ready for possible impacts from the storm.
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A humanitarian worker from the Democratic Republic of Congo was flown to the UK for medical monitoring after possible contact with Ebola. The person shows no symptoms and is being watched in a London hospital as a precaution during the Ebola incubation period.
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The worker is a UK resident involved in Ebola outbreak response in Congo.
They have no symptoms but are being isolated and monitored in a hospital with special facilities.
Ebola incubation can last from 2 to 21 days, during which isolation is required.
Ebola spreads through direct contact with infected bodily fluids, not through the air.
Symptoms start like flu and can develop into severe illness, including organ failure and bleeding.
The UK has had three Ebola cases before, all healthcare workers from West Africa, with no spread in the UK.
The Congo outbreak, declared in May 2026, has over 2,400 confirmed cases and 967 deaths so far.
The Ebola strain in this outbreak has no approved vaccine yet, making it harder to control.
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The Spanish hotel company Meliá announced it will close all its hotels in Cuba due to ongoing problems caused by U.S. sanctions. These sanctions have made it difficult for the company to do business, and the move affects Cuba’s struggling tourism industry.
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Meliá is shutting down all its hotel operations in Cuba starting Friday.
The U.S. recently added Cuba’s Ministry of Tourism to a blacklist, affecting over a dozen hotels run by Meliá.
Meliá had already stopped managing 15 hotels linked to a Cuban military business group sanctioned by the U.S.
The company once owned 34 five-star hotels in major Cuban tourist spots like Havana and Varadero.
U.S. sanctions against Cuba include freezing assets, blocking access to U.S. financial markets, and travel bans on related people.
Cuba faces severe electricity blackouts, medicine shortages, and other crises worsened by the U.S. energy embargo.
Tourism in Cuba dropped 48% in early 2026 compared to 2015, with other major hotel chains and airlines also leaving.
The U.S. government increased pressure on Cuba after Venezuela’s former President Nicolás Maduro was captured, aiming to change Cuba’s political and economic system.
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Tropical Storm Bertha strengthened in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to bring heavy rain, flooding, and wind along the northern Gulf Coast from Florida to Louisiana. The storm is forecast to weaken as it moves inland, with coastal areas preparing by distributing sandbags and issuing warnings.
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Tropical Storm Bertha had maximum sustained winds of 60 mph (95 kph) on Tuesday.
The storm was about 105 miles southwest of Panama City, Florida, moving northwest slowly.
A tropical storm warning was in effect from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana, including New Orleans.
Heavy rain of 2 to 4 inches (5 to 10 centimeters) was expected, with possible flash flooding in urban areas.
Storm surges up to 4 feet (1.2 meters) could affect Louisiana’s coast near the Mississippi River.
Authorities in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Florida opened sandbag distribution sites for residents.
Bertha is the second tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season; previous storm Arthur caused flooding in the southeast U.S.
Hurricane Fausto, in the eastern Pacific, strengthened but posed no threat to land.
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Sharon Osbourne marked the first anniversary of her husband Ozzy Osbourne’s death by encouraging fans to remember him by playing his music loudly. Ozzy, a famous heavy metal singer from Birmingham, died at 76 after health issues, including Parkinson’s disease.
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Ozzy Osbourne, a pioneering heavy metal singer, died on July 22, 2025, aged 76.
He was born and raised in the Aston area of Birmingham, England.
Ozzy was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in 2019 and had other health problems.
His final concert, "Back to the Beginning," raised money for Parkinson’s research and children’s charities.
Sharon Osbourne urged fans to celebrate Ozzy by playing his music loudly and remember his humor and honesty.
Birmingham is holding its first Ozzy Day to honor his legacy with free events.
Ozzy Osbourne was known as “The Prince of Darkness” but was also described as genuine and funny.
Sharon said the charity work started by Ozzy will continue until a cure for Parkinson’s is found.
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Young women in their 20s in England are developing type 2 diabetes more often, with a sharp rise since the Covid pandemic. This increase is linked to higher obesity rates, and early diagnosis is important to avoid serious health problems.
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Type 2 diabetes is increasing rapidly in people under 40, especially women aged 20 to 29.
The rise in type 2 diabetes cases is closely connected to increasing obesity rates.
Nearly one in three people in England are now obese, with the biggest increases among people aged 20-39.
Younger people are developing severe obesity earlier, which may explain the earlier onset of type 2 diabetes.
About 90% of the six million people with diabetes in the UK have type 2 diabetes.
Type 2 diabetes can sometimes be controlled by healthy eating and weight loss without medication.
New treatments like GLP-1 injections and pills may help alongside lifestyle changes.
The disease is still more common in older adults, but cases are decreasing slightly in those over 60.
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Venezuela confirmed three deaths caused by hantavirus infections and is investigating two more suspected cases. Officials say the virus has not spread between people and poses no general risk to the public.
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Three people in Venezuela died from hantavirus infections, confirmed by the Health Ministry.
Two additional deaths, both health workers in Barinas state, are suspected to be caused by hantavirus and are under investigation.
The confirmed deaths occurred in Anzoátegui state, while the suspected cases are in Barinas, about 655 kilometers apart.
Venezuelan authorities say there is no evidence of the virus spreading from person to person.
Hantavirus is mainly spread by contact with rodents like rats and mice.
The virus can cause severe lung infection or kidney failure in some cases.
Health workers will be sent to affected areas to protect public health.
A recent hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship involved the Andes hantavirus, which can sometimes spread between people and has a high death rate.
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Scientists studied how chimpanzees and bonobos use touching, hugging, and kissing to calm each other before stressful events like fights over food. This behavior helps them trust and cooperate peacefully and may have started millions of years ago before humans existed.
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Researchers observed chimpanzees and bonobos in sanctuaries in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia.
The apes touched and embraced each other before food was given, to reduce stress and build trust.
Physical contact included touching, hugging, kissing, and even putting fingers in mouths.
Groups that showed more close contact were more peaceful when sharing food.
Scientists called these actions "reassurance trains," where many apes hugged in a row.
The behavior is seen as a very old way to communicate and likely existed before humans and apes split from a common ancestor around seven million years ago.
This study was published in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences.
The findings suggest human gestures like hugs or pats before stressful events may come from these ancient social behaviors.
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Somalia’s government is worried about WhatsApp’s new feature that allows users to chat using usernames instead of phone numbers. They say this could make it harder to track criminals and increase fraud in a country fighting Islamist militants like al-Shabab.
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WhatsApp plans to let people use usernames rather than phone numbers to chat.
Somalia’s Communications Minister says this could hurt security and make criminals harder to find.
Somalia relies heavily on mobile money transactions, which could be targeted by fraud.
Al-Shabab, an Islamist militant group, has used WhatsApp for extortion and propaganda.
Somalia has previously shut down WhatsApp groups linked to al-Shabab’s criminal activities.
WhatsApp said phone numbers will still be needed and the new feature includes protections against scams.
India has also raised concerns about usernames increasing fraud and impersonation risks.
Somalia is asking Meta (WhatsApp’s owner) to prove the feature won’t harm digital tracking before allowing it.
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The U.S. military conducted its eleventh night of strikes against Iran, with explosions reported in the Tabriz region in the northwest of the country. These strikes aim to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global trade.
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The U.S. began the strikes at 7 pm Eastern Time (2300 GMT) on Tuesday.
Explosions were reported in Tabriz, northwestern Iran, which differs from earlier strikes mainly focused in southern Iran.
The goal of the strikes is to limit Iran’s threat to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is an important waterway for commercial shipping in the Gulf region.
The strikes resumed after a June 17 agreement between the U.S. and Iran ended.
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) oversees these military actions.
There is an ongoing competition between the U.S. and Iran for control of the Gulf’s waterways.
This marks a continuation of heightened tensions between the two countries.
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Severe storms caused flash flooding across the Northeastern United States, affecting areas from Ohio to New England. The National Weather Service warned that the situation was dangerous and could threaten lives.
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Storms hit the most populated part of the country on Tuesday.
Widespread flash flooding occurred in states from Ohio to New England.
The National Weather Service described the flooding as dangerous and life-threatening.
The flooding affected roads and communities in multiple states.
Weather experts provided forecasts and updates through news outlets.
Residents were advised to take precautions due to the severe weather.
The storm system brought heavy rain leading to rapid water rise.
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President Donald Trump said the United States is not done attacking Iran as conflict in the Middle East grows. Iran and its allies have launched attacks on Gulf states, while the US responded with strikes and diplomatic talks continue.
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President Trump warned Iran would take 20 to 25 years to recover from US attacks.
Iran and its Houthi allies expanded strikes against Gulf states like Jordan, Kuwait, and Bahrain.
Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan reported intercepting Iranian drone and missile attacks.
Iran targeted US forces and military sites in the region, including radar and defense systems.
The Iran-backed Houthi rebels threatened to block Saudi ports, potentially affecting oil exports.
Saudi Arabia condemned the Houthi threat and fights between Saudi forces and Houthis recently resumed.
Two oil tankers reversed course in the Red Sea, possibly due to the Houthi threat to port access.
President Trump said the US would act if the Houthis blockaded Saudi ports, recalling past actions against them.
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Tropical Storm Bertha is forming and weather experts are tracking its path. Meteorologists expect the storm to move along a certain route, which they share to help people prepare.
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Tropical Storm Bertha is currently developing.
Weathercasters are closely monitoring its path.
The storm's expected route has been projected and shared publicly.
The information helps communities prepare for possible weather impacts.
Updates are available through CBS News and their app.
Lonnie Quinn is a chief weathercaster providing this information.
Tropical storms are organized weather systems with strong winds and rain.
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