Al-Noor is a center run by the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) in Gaza that helps children who cannot see well. Since 1962, it has been teaching and supporting visually impaired children, and now it is under more pressure because over 1,500 people in Gaza became visually impaired in 2023 due to the ongoing conflict.
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Al-Noor is a UNRWA center located in Gaza.
The center helps children who are visually impaired (have trouble seeing).
It has been operating since 1962.
More than 1,500 people in Gaza became visually impaired in 2023.
The increase in visually impaired people is linked to the ongoing war in Gaza.
Al-Noor provides education and support for these children during a difficult time.
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New Jersey will charge $150 for transit tickets from New York to MetLife Stadium during World Cup matches. Officials say the cost is due to expenses not paid by FIFA, while other host cities have kept transport prices lower.
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Transit fares to MetLife Stadium for World Cup games will be $150.
The ticket price applies to trips from New York to the stadium in New Jersey.
Officials say FIFA does not cover all costs related to transportation.
Other cities hosting World Cup matches have kept transport fares lower.
This fare increase has received criticism from some people.
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Péter Magyar won Hungary’s election, ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. Ukrainians welcomed this change because Orbán was a strong supporter of Russia and opposed Ukraine in the conflict. Magyar’s victory may improve relations between Hungary and Ukraine, but issues remain.
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Péter Magyar’s win ends Viktor Orbán’s long leadership in Hungary.
Orbán supported Russia and ran a campaign against Ukraine before the election.
Orbán accused Ukraine of threatening him and sabotaging energy supplies.
Ukrainian officials see Magyar’s win as a setback for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s plans.
Magyar is expected to allow EU aid of €90 billion to reach Ukraine and support sanctions on Russia.
Hungary had blocked EU funds due to concerns over democracy under Orbán, which may change now.
Magyar does not support fast-track EU membership for Ukraine and wants a referendum on this.
Tensions remain over Ukraine’s ethnic Hungarian minority and some unresolved diplomatic issues.
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Silver Moon LP, the maker of Loard’s Ice Cream, is recalling all retail-sized ice cream products because they were sold without ingredient labels. The lack of labels means the products could contain allergens that might cause serious or life-threatening reactions for people with severe allergies.
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Silver Moon LP is recalling all retail-sized Loard’s Ice Cream products voluntarily.
The products were distributed without ingredient and allergen labels.
Undeclared allergens could cause serious or life-threatening allergic reactions.
The recalled ice cream was sold in 32-ounce and 56-ounce containers in Northern California stores.
No illnesses have been reported linked to these products so far.
Customers are advised to return the ice cream for a refund.
The FDA monitors and posts recalls to protect public health.
The major food allergens in the U.S. include eggs, milk, fish, wheat, soybeans, shellfish, sesame, tree nuts, and peanuts.
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A British man named Tyler Buchanan pleaded guilty to helping steal at least $8 million in virtual money by hacking into company computers and tricking employees in the US. He used fake text messages to get login information and is set to be sentenced in August with a possible 22-year prison term.
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Tyler Buchanan is 24 years old and from Dundee, UK.
He pleaded guilty to conspiracy and identity theft crimes related to stealing virtual currency.
The theft happened between September 2021 and April 2023.
Buchanan and others sent fake text messages (phishing) to employees of various companies to steal login details.
They targeted entertainment, telecom, technology, and virtual currency firms.
At least $8 million worth of virtual currency was stolen from US individuals.
Buchanan has been in US custody since April 2025 and will be sentenced on August 21.
The case is linked to a cybercriminal group called Scattered Spider, with more suspects in the US facing charges.
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The Trump administration changed its decision and extended permission for some countries to buy Russian oil, despite earlier saying it would not. This extension lasts until May 16 and was announced during tensions related to the Iran war.
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The Trump administration extended a waiver on Russian oil sanctions.
The waiver allows certain countries to keep buying Russian oil until May 16.
A high-ranking official had recently said the U.S. would not extend this permission.
The change was announced by the U.S. Treasury Department.
The extension came amid ongoing tensions related to the Iran war.
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Pope Leo XIV visited Cameroon during his tour of Africa, where he held a mass attended by about 120,000 people in the city of Douala. He also met with students and staff at the Catholic University of Central Africa and visited a Catholic hospital.
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Pope Leo XIV traveled to Cameroon as part of his African tour.
Around 120,000 people attended the mass he held in Douala.
He spoke with students and faculty at the Catholic University of Central Africa.
The Pope visited a Catholic hospital during his stay.
The visit took place while there was a disagreement between Pope Leo XIV and President Donald Trump.
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A federal judge has blocked the $6.2 billion merger of Nexstar Media Group and Tegna until an antitrust lawsuit is settled. The lawsuit, brought by eight state attorneys general and DirecTV, argues the merger could raise consumer prices and reduce competition in local TV markets.
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Nexstar and Tegna planned to merge, creating a company owning 265 TV stations in 44 states plus Washington, D.C.
The merger was approved by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the U.S. Department of Justice.
Eight state attorneys general and DirecTV filed a lawsuit opposing the merger on antitrust grounds.
The plaintiffs argue the deal would increase prices, reduce local journalism quality, and break monopoly laws.
Judge Troy L. Nunley issued a temporary order blocking the merger and extended it until the lawsuit resolves.
Nexstar already owns Tegna since closing the deal over four weeks ago, and plans to appeal the judge’s ruling.
The FCC waived ownership rules to allow this merger but required Nexstar to sell six stations.
The judge said Nexstar could have multiple major network affiliates in many markets, giving it strong power to raise fees for providers like DirecTV.
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A Lebanese man removed the Israeli flag from Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon after a temporary ceasefire was announced. The castle is a historic site from the 12th century and is located in the Nabatiyeh Governorate.
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A temporary ceasefire was declared in the area.
A Lebanese man returned to his village in southern Lebanon.
He took down the Israeli flag from Beaufort Castle.
Beaufort Castle is also called Qalaat al-Shaqif.
The castle dates back to the 12th century.
The castle is located in the Nabatiyeh Governorate in southern Lebanon.
The flag was removed following the ceasefire announcement.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom wants Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to explain his 2024 comments about Black children taking certain ADHD medicines. Newsom criticized Kennedy’s remarks about those children being “re-parented” through medication.
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Governor Gavin Newsom is from California and is a Democrat.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is the current U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary.
Kennedy made comments in 2024 regarding Black children on ADHD medications.
He described these children as being “re-parented” by the medication.
Newsom publicly demanded that Kennedy provide answers about these remarks.
Newsom questioned Kennedy’s fitness to serve in his current role.
The issue involves ADHD, a condition that affects attention and behavior in children.
The controversy focuses on race and medication use in children.
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Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are threatening several midwestern US states, including Oklahoma and Missouri. The storms can bring large hail, strong winds, and dangerous tornadoes, prompting weather officials to warn residents to stay indoors and take precautions.
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Severe thunderstorms are expected Friday afternoon and evening from northwest Oklahoma to western Missouri.
The storms can produce large hail about the size of a baseball, falling at speeds up to 107 mph (172 km/h).
Around 26 million people from Wisconsin to Oklahoma are under tornado watches.
A "particularly dangerous situation" tornado threat was declared in parts of Illinois and Wisconsin.
Recent storms have caused property damage, including broken windows, damaged roofs, and flooded roads.
A man was killed by lightning in Waukesha, Wisconsin during the storms.
Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers declared a state of emergency to coordinate emergency response efforts.
Previous days brought tornadoes, hail, and floods to the central US region, adding to current damage and risks.
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A U.S. delegation visited Cuba last week to discuss political and economic reforms amid ongoing tensions. President Donald Trump’s administration has put pressure on Cuba through sanctions and is open to diplomacy but warns of security risks if Cuba’s leaders do not act.
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Senior U.S. State Department officials traveled to Cuba on a U.S. government plane, the first such visit since 2016.
The U.S. diplomats met with Raúl Guillermo Rodríguez Castro, a key figure in the Cuban government.
Discussions focused on political and economic reforms and the release of political prisoners in Cuba.
The U.S. offered Cuba access to Starlink, a satellite internet service by SpaceX.
Cuba is experiencing an energy crisis after U.S. threats to impose tariffs on countries exporting oil to the island.
President Trump said he may visit Cuba and wants to bring about significant change there.
Cuba plans to ease some foreign investment rules, but U.S. officials say this is not enough.
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel warned of preparing for a possible U.S. military action, though Cuba does not want conflict.
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Pope Leo visited Angola as part of his tour of Africa, following a large mass he held in Cameroon. During this trip, there was a public disagreement between Pope Leo and President Donald Trump.
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Pope Leo is on a multi-country tour of Africa.
He recently held a mass in Cameroon attended by about 120,000 people.
The trip's third stop was Angola.
There was an open clash between Pope Leo and President Donald Trump during this visit.
CBS News reported on the visit and clash, with input from a religion reporter at the Washington Post.
The coverage included video reports accessible through the CBS News app and web browsers.
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U.S. officials say that soon after the conflict with Iran began, China considered giving Iran advanced radar technology. This information comes from U.S. intelligence sources. The situation highlights concerns about China's role in the conflict.
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The conflict with Iran recently started.
U.S. intelligence noticed China thinking about providing advanced radar tools to Iran.
Radar technology helps detect and track objects like aircraft or missiles.
The information was reported by CBS News based on U.S. official sources.
The news raises questions about China's involvement in the Iran conflict.
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The US Congress voted to temporarily extend the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for 10 days after failing to approve a longer extension. The law allows intelligence agencies to gather foreign intelligence from US telecom companies, but some lawmakers oppose it due to concerns about warrantless surveillance of Americans.
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FISA is a law from 1978 that controls how intelligence agencies collect foreign information and involves telecom companies.
Section 702 of FISA, added in 2008, lets agencies collect communications of non-US persons outside the US without a warrant.
This section can also collect data on Americans who communicate with those foreign targets.
Some lawmakers from both parties want to reform the law to stop warrantless searches of Americans’ data.
President Trump wants an 18-month extension of FISA without any changes.
Critics argue that Section 702 allows mass surveillance without court approval, which raises privacy concerns.
National security officials say Section 702 is essential for preventing terrorism, espionage, and other threats.
The law was due to expire but was extended temporarily by unanimous votes in the House and Senate to allow more time for negotiations.
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Iran’s foreign minister said the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to commercial ships during the current ceasefire in the Middle East conflict. President Donald Trump praised this but warned the US naval blockade of Iran will continue until the war ends, while some Iranian officials said they could close the strait again if the blockade does not stop.
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Iran’s foreign minister announced the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial vessels for the rest of the ceasefire period.
President Trump said Iran agreed not to close the strait again, though this claim is not fully confirmed.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) gave only limited support to the opening and controls shipping routes.
Iran’s parliamentary speaker warned the strait could be closed again if the US blockade continues.
The US naval blockade on Iranian ports remains active during the conflict.
The Strait of Hormuz is a vital waterway for global oil transport.
Oil prices dropped after news of the strait reopening.
Few ships are likely to pass through the strait amid ongoing military and political tensions.
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President Donald Trump and Pope Leo XIV have exchanged strong criticisms over issues including the war in Iran and U.S. immigration policies. The conflict worsened after a military operation in Iran, with the pope urging peace and criticizing mass deportations, and President Trump responding with sharp personal attacks online and in public.
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Pope Leo XIV criticized the U.S. government’s mass deportation policies as disrespectful to immigrants.
Operation Epic Fury, a U.S. and Israeli airstrike in Iran, triggered concern from the pope who called for peace.
Pope Leo called President Trump’s threats against Iran’s civilization “unacceptable.”
The U.S. and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on April 7.
President Trump called the pope “weak on crime” and “very liberal” on social media after a TV segment showing Catholic leaders criticizing the war.
Trump claimed Pope Leo’s election was influenced by his own presidency and questioned the pope’s role, urging him to focus on church leadership rather than politics.
Trump created and later deleted an AI image that showed him resembling Jesus, saying it was meant to show him as a doctor.
The dispute reflects tensions between U.S. political leadership and the Catholic Church’s stance on immigration and war.
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President Donald Trump said that the complete reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran is a positive event for the world. He also expressed gratitude to Gulf states for their strong support.
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Iran has fully opened the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway important for global oil shipping.
President Trump called this reopening a great and positive event for the world.
He spoke about this at a Turning Point USA event.
President Trump thanked Gulf states for their significant support related to this situation.
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The U.S. Justice Department says iLearning, a tech company, lied about nearly all its customers and income. The company is accused of a $420 million scam involving artificial intelligence services.
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iLearning claimed to have many customers and high revenues.
The Justice Department says these claims were mostly false.
The case involves a scam worth $420 million.
The scam relates to artificial intelligence products or services.
Legal action is being taken against the company and its CEO.
The company’s business model was based on fabricated information.
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Police in the United States rescued a 2-month-old baby after the baby's father took the child from the mother and led officers on a high-speed chase. Authorities are investigating the incident as an alleged abduction.
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The baby involved is 2 months old.
The baby's father took the baby from the mother against her will.
Police followed the father in a high-speed chase.
The police successfully saved the baby.
The incident is being treated as an alleged abduction.
The location of the event is in the United States.
Authorities continue to investigate the case.
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