Jill Biden said she was very scared during President Joe Biden’s poor debate performance in the 2024 race, thinking he might be having a stroke. At the time, she publicly supported him and encouraged him to continue his campaign, but the debate and his health concerns contributed to his decision to drop out later that month.
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Jill Biden said she was frightened by President Biden’s debate performance in June 2024.
She thought he might be having a stroke during the debate.
President Biden struggled with speech, memory, and answering questions at the debate against Donald Trump.
His campaign blamed his poor performance on having a cold.
Jill Biden supported the president publicly after the debate, praising his performance.
Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race on July 21, 2024.
Jill Biden later said dropping out was the right decision.
Jill Biden is sharing more about her experience as first lady in an upcoming book.
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Jill Biden said she did not see signs of cognitive decline in President Joe Biden, though she acknowledged he was slowing down as he aged. She also expressed worry during the 2024 presidential debate because she thought he might have had a stroke, and President Biden later withdrew from the race against President Donald Trump.
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Jill Biden said President Biden was not experiencing cognitive decline.
She noted that he was slowing down due to age and the stress of the job.
Jill Biden was concerned about President Biden’s poor performance in the 2024 debate.
During the debate, she feared he might have had a stroke.
President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race about a month after the debate.
The interview was on "CBS Sunday Morning" and aired on May 31, 2024.
Jill Biden also discussed her new book, "View From the East Wing: A Memoir," in the interview.
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A federal court in Southern Florida is deciding on a case that could stop a financial fund linked to President Donald Trump. The court’s decision could end what it calls an improper or illegal use of money related to Trump.
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The court involved is a federal court in the Southern District of Florida.
The case concerns a fund connected to President Donald Trump.
The court may have the power to stop the operation of this fund.
The fund is described as a "slush fund," meaning money used in a questionable way.
The court’s ruling could prevent further misuse of these funds.
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The war in Gaza has seriously harmed vulnerable groups, especially children with Down syndrome. Many health and education services for these children have stopped, making it hard for them to get the care they need.
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Children with Down syndrome in Gaza face chronic health problems like poor blood circulation, cataracts, and breathing difficulties.
These children need ongoing medical care, which is now harder to access due to the war.
Health and education services specifically for children with Down syndrome have largely collapsed during the conflict.
The Right to Live Society, a Palestinian nonprofit, works to help children with Down syndrome and autism in Gaza.
The war has increased challenges for the most vulnerable groups in the area, including children with special needs.
Families and specialists report serious difficulties in providing necessary care during the conflict.
The situation remains critical for these children and their families as they recover from the war's damage.
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President Donald Trump faced criticism after video showed him with his eyes closed during a Memorial Day ceremony, sparking questions about his health. The White House denied he was asleep and responded by mocking critics on social media, while Trump underwent a medical exam that he said went well.
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Video from the May 25 Memorial Day event showed President Trump with his eyes closed, leading to claims he fell asleep.
The White House denied the claims, saying he was blinking and not asleep.
Trump has faced similar accusations of dozing off at other public events since returning to office in January 2025.
The incident happened a day before Trump’s medical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.
No detailed medical report from the exam has been made public; Trump called his health "perfect."
Medical experts expressed concern, pointing to signs of possible daytime sleepiness.
The White House used social media to mock journalists and commentators who had their eyes closed in photos.
Trump has said he sometimes closes his eyes because it is "very relaxing," denying he was asleep at these events.
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President Donald Trump announced plans to support U.S. energy companies in entering Central Asia markets. He mentioned an upcoming agreement with Armenia and a project called the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity aimed at improving the South Caucasus region.
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President Trump wants to help U.S. energy companies access Central Asia.
An agreement with Armenia is being planned.
The project is called the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity.
This project aims to develop the South Caucasus region.
The initiative is intended to promote peace and economic growth in the area.
The focus is on international cooperation involving the U.S. and Armenia.
Central Asia is a region with growing interest for energy and trade.
The announcement was made during the current presidential term of Donald Trump.
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The Supreme Court ruled that federal prisoners cannot use the "compassionate release" law to challenge the validity of their convictions. Instead, they must use the traditional legal process called habeas corpus to question their convictions. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson disagreed, saying the ruling limits courts’ ability to help prisoners in special cases.
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The Supreme Court decided prisoners cannot challenge their convictions through "compassionate release" requests.
Challenges to convictions must follow the habeas corpus process, which is a formal legal procedure.
The majority opinion was led by Justice Amy Coney Barrett.
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the only justice to disagree with the majority decision.
Jackson said the compassionate release law was meant to be flexible and help correct unjust sentences.
The case involved Joe Fernandez, who is serving a life sentence for murder-for-hire in New York.
A trial judge had previously approved Fernandez’s release on compassionate grounds, but the Supreme Court reversed that decision.
The ruling keeps a clear separation between legal challenges to convictions and requests to reduce sentences for reasons like illness or age.
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Iran fired missiles at a US military base after the base launched a strike on Iran’s port city of Bandar Abbas earlier the same day. This exchange is the most serious since a ceasefire started in April and happens while peace talks are ongoing to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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Iranian state TV showed missiles being launched at a US air base.
The missile strike came after the US base attacked Bandar Abbas, an Iranian port city.
This is the most intense military exchange since a ceasefire began in April.
Talks are currently underway to end the conflict and reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments.
The incident escalates tensions between Iran and the United States.
The timing suggests the conflict and negotiations are closely linked.
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A new survey shows that more California voters support Democrat Xavier Becerra in the race for governor. Becerra, who used to be the Health and Human Services secretary, is leading with 23 percent of support among candidates from both parties.
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Xavier Becerra is a Democrat running for California governor.
He previously served as the U.S. Health and Human Services secretary.
A recent poll by the Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) shows Becerra leading.
Becerra has 23 percent support among all candidates polled.
The poll includes candidates from both the Democratic and Republican parties.
The survey results were released on a Wednesday.
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Jill Biden said she did not see signs that President Joe Biden was losing his mental abilities. However, she admitted that he was "slowing down" a bit.
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Jill Biden denied that President Joe Biden showed cognitive decline.
She said he remained the same person at his core.
She acknowledged he was slowing down.
Her comments were made in a recent interview.
The interview aired on CBS News.
Jill Biden referred to President Biden as her husband.
No specific details about the slowing down were given.
The statement responds to concerns about President Biden’s health.
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After nearly three months without global internet access, Iran has partially restored its connection to the outside world. However, many users report very slow speeds, limited website access, and ongoing restrictions, while some Iranians are relieved to reconnect with family and friends after the blackout imposed following U.S. strikes.
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Iran's internet was mostly shut down for almost three months following U.S. strikes on February 28, 2026.
During the shutdown, Iranians could only access the national intranet, a local network with access to state-approved sites and apps.
Internet access partially returned on May 28, 2026, reaching about 60 percent connectivity.
Many websites remain blocked, some apps like WhatsApp are restricted, and internet speeds are very slow.
Data is expensive, costing some users almost as much as a month’s average salary.
The partial restoration has allowed families to reunite digitally for the first time in months.
Iranians have increasingly used local messaging and service apps during the shutdown.
Some people remain cautious about using Iranian apps and the limited internet access.
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President Donald Trump shared a post claiming grocery prices have become more affordable. However, official U.S. government data shows that overall food prices at home increased by 2.9% in the year ending April 2024, with some items like tomatoes and coffee rising sharply.
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President Trump posted on Truth Social that some grocery items, such as avocados, eggs, olive oil, and chicken breast, had price drops.
The post cited USDA Economic Research Service and Circana Retail Scanner Data.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that food-at-home prices rose 2.9% over the 12 months ending in April 2024.
Some items had large price increases: tomatoes rose 39.7%, coffee 18.5%, and certain beef cuts about 15-18%.
Some food items saw price drops: eggs fell 39.2%, butter 5.8%, and cheese 3.1%.
The USDA data used by President Trump comes from a private firm, Circana, whose detailed data is not fully public.
Rising grocery prices remain a key issue for Americans and affect President Trump’s approval ratings ahead of midterm elections.
Newsweek contacted relevant agencies and the White House for comment but has not verified Trump’s specific figures independently.
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Inflation in the U.S. rose to 3.8% in April, the highest level since May 2023, mainly due to increased gasoline prices caused by the conflict involving Iran. The Federal Reserve may face pressure to raise interest rates to control inflation, but markets currently expect rates to stay the same next month.
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Inflation increased for the second month in a row, reaching 3.8% in April compared to last year.
The Personal Consumption Expenditures (PCE) Index, the Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation measure, rose from 2.8% in February.
The Iran war caused a closure of the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global oil supply and pushing gas prices higher.
Gasoline prices rose by 48%, reaching an average of $4.42 per gallon since the conflict started on February 28.
The U.S. savings rate dropped to 2.6%, its lowest since 2022, showing consumers have less money to save.
The Federal Reserve’s benchmark interest rate currently stands between 3.5% and 3.75%.
Futures markets expect the Fed to keep interest rates steady next month but see over a one in three chance of a rate increase before the end of the year.
The conflict in Iran has caused one of the largest oil price shocks in recent history.
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The U.S. military said Iran broke a ceasefire by firing missiles that Kuwait intercepted. Kuwait was attacked after the U.S. struck Iran, and Iran claimed it was retaliating for U.S. strikes against its forces.
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The U.S. military accused Iran of breaking a fragile ceasefire.
Kuwait reported coming under missile attack, which it intercepted.
The attack happened after U.S. airstrikes against Iran.
Iran said it fired missiles at a U.S. base in another Gulf country in response.
Kuwait called Iran’s missile attack “blatant aggression.”
The incident increased tensions and risks to ongoing peace talks.
The U.S. called Kuwait one of its top allies in the Persian Gulf.
The U.S. Central Command called Iran’s missile attack an “egregious ceasefire violation.”
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A top British intelligence official says that almost 500,000 Russian soldiers have died in the war with Ukraine. This information highlights the heavy losses suffered by Russian forces during the conflict.
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The U.K. spy chief reported nearly 500,000 Russian military deaths in the Ukraine war.
The statement was made by a high-ranking British intelligence leader.
The data refers specifically to Russian soldiers killed during the ongoing conflict.
The war is between Russia and Ukraine.
The information was shared publicly through a news report on CBS.
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President Donald Trump issued a warning that included the threat to bomb Oman, a U.S. ally in the Middle East. This happened during a time of increased tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway important for global oil transport.
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President Trump made a threat to bomb Oman.
Oman is an ally of the United States in the Middle East.
The warning came amid rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key route for shipping oil worldwide.
CBS News reporters Charlie D’Agata and Aaron Navarro covered the story.
The situation involves conflict or potential conflict related to Iran.
The news was shared through CBS News and its app.
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As UK summers get hotter due to climate change, more people are buying air conditioners. While air conditioning uses a lot of electricity and can increase carbon emissions, using solar power or running units during times of renewable energy availability can reduce environmental impact.
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About 4 million UK homes now have air conditioners, doubling in three years.
Portable air conditioners use about 1 kilowatt (kW) of power, while built-in versions use up to 2.7 kW.
The UK government’s climate advisers say 22% of homes will need cooling with 2°C of global warming.
Running a portable air conditioner for 8 hours daily can produce about 4.87 kg of CO2, equal to driving 18 miles.
Using solar panels or timing air conditioning to renewable energy availability can reduce emissions.
Heat pumps are more efficient than traditional air conditioners as they move heat rather than generating cooling directly.
Portable units are less efficient and use more energy compared to fixed air conditioning systems.
Air conditioning helps protect vulnerable people during extreme heat, despite environmental concerns.
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Many communities across the U.S. are opposing the rapid build-up of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers due to concerns about energy, water use, and local impacts. State leaders and businesses in places like New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, and Texas are considering or enacting rules and pauses on new data centers to manage these effects better.
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Over 4,300 AI data centers exist in the U.S., with large numbers in Virginia, Texas, and New York.
A Gallup poll showed 70% of Americans oppose building AI data centers in their communities.
New Jersey and Pennsylvania governors announced new rules to ensure data centers manage energy and water use responsibly.
Nearly 500 businesses in New York asked for a temporary halt on new data centers, citing pollution, resource strain, and rising costs.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner called for a pause on new large data centers to study their long-term impact on land, water, and power.
Some local governments in New Jersey have banned data centers entirely within their areas.
Critics worry about increased fossil fuel use, water shortages, higher electricity prices, and pollution from these rapidly growing facilities.
Data centers use large amounts of electricity for operation and water for cooling, affecting rural communities and infrastructure.
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Two brothers, Jordan and Cian Adams, completed running 33 marathons in 33 days, starting with the London Marathon and then running one marathon in each of Ireland’s 32 counties. They raised £1.5 million to support research into frontotemporal dementia, the disease that took their mother’s life and that they are genetically likely to develop.
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Jordan and Cian Adams are brothers from Redditch, Worcestershire, England.
They ran 33 marathons in 33 days, beginning with the London Marathon.
After the London Marathon, they ran one marathon in each of the 32 counties across Ireland.
Their mother died at age 52 from frontotemporal dementia (FTD), a brain disease.
The brothers carry a rare gene that makes it likely they will develop FTD in their 40s.
They raised £1.5 million for dementia research through this challenge.
The final marathon finished in Merrion Square, Dublin, with hundreds of supporters present.
They received a congratulatory letter from the Prince of Wales for their achievement.
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Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer announced she will not run for president in 2028. She said there will be many candidates for the Democratic nomination, but she will not be among them.
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Gretchen Whitmer is the current governor of Michigan.
She is a member of the Democratic Party.
Whitmer confirmed on Thursday that she will not seek the presidency in 2028.
She expects a large number of people to run for the Democratic nomination that year.
Whitmer’s decision removes her from the possible contenders for the next presidential race.
This announcement helps shape the upcoming 2028 Democratic primary field.
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