The U.S. Department of Defense announced that the execution of convicted murderer Nidal Hasan will be livestreamed. Secretary Pete Hegseth said the public will be able to watch the military firing squad execution on December 3.
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Nidal Hasan, a former army psychiatrist, was convicted of killing 13 people at a U.S. army base in 2009.
The execution will be carried out by a military firing squad.
The Department of Defense confirmed the execution will be livestreamed.
Secretary Pete Hegseth described the execution as a response to a "radical Islamist attack in uniform."
The livestreamed execution marks a new willingness by the U.S. government to make executions public events.
This decision has sparked discussion about the ethical and moral implications of broadcasting executions.
Some international allies, including Australia, have expressed concern over this approach to capital punishment.
The execution is scheduled for December 3, 2024.
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Counting is underway in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection in north London, where voters are choosing a new Member of Parliament after Sir Keir Starmer stepped down. The Green party candidate Zack Polanski has faced controversy over his party’s recent policy equating Zionism with racism and calling for Israel to be replaced by a single Palestinian state.
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The byelection is taking place in Holborn and St Pancras, a London area usually supportive of the Labour party.
Sir Keir Starmer resigned as MP after being replaced as prime minister by Andy Burnham.
The Green party recently adopted a policy describing Zionism (support for a Jewish state) as a form of racism and called for Israel to be replaced by one Palestinian state.
This policy has been widely criticized by UK political parties, Jewish groups, and some Green MPs.
Four out of five Green MPs publicly rejected the policy.
Zack Polanski, the Green candidate, missed a vote on this policy to campaign in the byelection.
Labour’s candidate is Sagal Abdi-Wali; Labour has historically held a strong lead in this area.
The result is expected to be announced between 2:30 and 4 am UK time.
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Sydney will host a large dance festival in January 2027, featuring 11 international dance performances from countries like France, Belgium, and South Africa. The festival will present works by renowned choreographers in new venues, including a specially built theatre at Barangaroo, offering a wide range of dance styles.
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The 2027 Sydney festival presents 11 international dance works making their first Australian appearance.
The festival will involve 174 performers and crew members.
French choreographer Rachid Ouramdane’s work Outsider features dancers and elite athletes performing on high wires and slack lines.
Outsider will be shown in a new 720-seat theatre at the Cutaway in Barangaroo, used for the first time for theatre.
Other featured choreographers include Christos Papadopoulos, Tao Ye, and the collective (La)Horde.
This event is part of Dance Reflections, an international festival funded by the French jewellery brand Van Cleef and Arpels.
Sydney’s last major dance festival was Spring Dance, which stopped in 2013 due to finances.
The festival offers affordable ticket prices and free shows in public spaces, aiming to attract a wider audience.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier returned to San Diego after being deployed at sea for over 300 days to support U.S. military actions related to Iran. The long deployment caused supply problems, equipment failures, and reports of crew members attempting suicide.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego after more than 300 days at sea.
The deployment was part of U.S.-led efforts involving Iran.
The long time at sea caused shortages of supplies for the crew.
Facilities on the ship experienced breakdowns during the extended mission.
There were reports of suicide attempts among crew members during this time.
Families welcomed sailors back home with cheers and hugs.
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The United Nations Security Council extended the arms embargo on Sudan’s Darfur region by two months but did not agree to expand it to the whole country due to opposition from Russia and China. The council also renewed the mandate of experts who monitor the sanctions until January 2027.
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The UN extended the arms embargo on Darfur until December 11, 2024.
A US proposal to widen the embargo to all of Sudan was blocked by Russia and China.
The sanctions originally began in 2005 and include an arms embargo, travel bans, and asset freezes on certain individuals and groups.
The Security Council unanimously passed Resolution 2830 to continue the current sanctions temporarily.
The UN panel of experts that monitors these sanctions will continue their work until January 11, 2027.
Sudan has been in conflict since April 2023 between the army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The conflict has caused at least 59,000 deaths and displaced about 13 million people.
Darfur has experienced severe violence, including ethnic massacres and attacks on displaced persons.
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Christa Pike survived an attempted execution by lethal injection in Tennessee and is now able to walk with help and eat after being hospitalized. Her attorneys say she faces uncertain long-term health effects and hope the governor will change her sentence to life in prison.
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Christa Pike survived a lethal injection in Tennessee for a 1995 murder.
The execution used two doses of pentobarbital, but the drug failed to kill her.
Pike suffered burns and blisters on her arms from the injection.
She was unconscious and on a ventilator after the failed execution.
Pike recently regained consciousness, can speak, and has started to walk with assistance.
Her lawyers say she struggles with confusion, memory, and psychological trauma.
Tennessee’s governor has been asked to change her sentence to life without parole.
The state is investigating what went wrong with the execution, including possible issues with the IV line.
The state’s prison chief resigned after the failed execution attempt.
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The UK government has released a review warning about increasing demand for NHS care for autism and ADHD, highlighting possible risks from misdiagnosis. Separately, royal family member Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor won a legal battle over an incorrectly issued police search warrant on his homes.
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The government review shows rising demand for NHS services for autism and ADHD care.
The report warns that labeling young people with ADHD may cause long-term harm.
The review calls for changes to medication and benefits due to the rise in diagnoses.
It finds that mental health conditions like ADHD and autism are not overdiagnosed on a large scale.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor won a High Court ruling that police made a significant error in the warrant on his homes.
Thames Valley Police will continue investigating despite the warrant mistake.
Two Latvians were arrested after being found inside a UK air force base.
There was a bus bombing in Ukraine attributed to a Russian strike, killing many people.
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Prasan Nepal, leader of an extremist online group called "764," pleaded guilty to sexually exploiting children. He used secret messaging apps to involve at least eight minors, some as young as 13, in harmful and criminal activities.
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Prasan Nepal led the "764" network for nearly four years.
The group is described as a violent extremist network that targets minors.
Nepal exploited children through encrypted apps with rules forcing harmful acts.
Acts included self-harm, sexual abuse, violence, and threats.
At least eight minors, some only 13 years old, were exploited by Nepal.
The FBI has over 350 investigations linked to this network and similar groups.
Nepal faces 15 to 30 years in prison and will be sentenced in May 2027.
U.S. authorities called the guilty plea a warning to others hiding behind encryption.
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A high school chemistry teacher from Long Island offered a $100 prize to any student who could earn a perfect score on the state’s challenging chemistry exam. For the first time, one student managed to achieve a perfect score and won the prize.
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The teacher made a $100 reward challenge for a perfect chemistry exam score.
The exam is known to be very difficult.
A student from Long Island was the first to earn a perfect score.
The teacher's challenge motivated students to try hard on the exam.
The story was covered by CBS News and reported by Tony Dokoupil.
This event took place at a Long Island high school.
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Dr. Carolina Haass-Koffler from Brown University explained that GLP-1 drugs, which are usually used for weight loss, might also help treat addictions like gambling and shopping. These drugs could affect the brain to reduce harmful behaviors beyond just controlling overeating.
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GLP-1 drugs are typically used to help people lose weight by controlling appetite.
Researchers are exploring how these drugs might also work to reduce other addictions.
Addictions mentioned include gambling and shopping problems.
The drugs may influence brain areas related to reward and impulse control.
Dr. Carolina Haass-Koffler is an associate professor of psychiatry at Brown University.
This research aims to find new treatments for behavioral addictions beyond food-related ones.
The explanation was given during a CBS News segment called "The Daily Report."
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The federal government has delayed a planned ban on paying tax bills by credit card for over six months after pushback from small businesses. Treasurer Jim Chalmers announced temporary funding to allow credit card payments to continue until the end of June next year, giving more time to consult and find a better solution.
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The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) planned to stop accepting credit card payments for tax bills from December 1.
The ban was because accepting credit cards would cost the ATO nearly $200 million a year, costs that can't be passed to taxpayers by law.
About 5% of small businesses use credit cards to pay tax bills as a way to manage cash flow.
The federal government overruled the ATO, providing extra funding to keep credit card payments through third parties until June 30 next year.
Treasurer Jim Chalmers said this delay allows more consultation with small businesses to find a better approach.
The Reserve Bank banned credit card surcharges, and the government had tried to take credit for that move.
Business groups and political opposition pressured the government to act, citing the importance of clear payment options for small businesses.
The ATO is an independent entity, so the government cannot directly order it, but stepping in with funding influenced the decision.
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An ICE agent shot and injured a man in New York City on Thursday afternoon. The New York Police Department said the shooting involved federal law enforcement, but city police were not directly involved.
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The shooting happened around 4 p.m. in the Marble Hill neighborhood of the Bronx.
The man was shot by an agent from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The New York Police Department reported the incident but clarified that city police did not take part in the shooting.
Mayor Zohran Mamdani confirmed that the man was wounded.
The incident involves federal law enforcement rather than local police.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier returned to San Diego after spending 322 days deployed, supporting the US-Israel military actions against Iran. The ship stayed at sea for a record 265 days straight, and sailors experienced tough conditions including food shortages and mental health challenges during the long mission.
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USS Abraham Lincoln returned to Naval Air Station North Island in San Diego after 322 days at sea.
The ship spent 265 consecutive days at sea, a new record for the US Navy.
The deployment supported US and Israeli military actions against Iran since February.
Crew members faced food shortages and reported mental health issues, including suicide attempts.
Pentagon officials defended the mission and the sailors’ morale against critical media reports.
President Donald Trump described media reports on the ship as “fake news” and praised the ship’s condition.
A recent poll showed 65% of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of the war with Iran.
The war has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a key trade route for fuel and goods.
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An Israeli air strike targeted a residential building in Gaza City's al-Sabra neighborhood, killing several people, including children. Since a ceasefire started in October 2025, over 1,400 Palestinians have died in the conflict.
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The air strike hit a residential building in the al-Sabra area of Gaza City.
Several people were killed, including children who were asleep.
Over 1,400 Palestinians have died since a ceasefire began in October 2025.
The strike happened despite the ceasefire agreement.
Gaza City is a densely populated area within the Gaza Strip.
The conflict has resulted in heavy casualties on the Palestinian side.
The ceasefire was intended to reduce violence starting in late 2025.
The air strike adds to the ongoing tensions and violence in the region.
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Margaret Hamilton, a computer scientist who led the creation of the onboard flight software for NASA’s Apollo moon missions, died at age 90. Her work was essential for the success of the Apollo program and she is remembered as a pioneering figure in software engineering and women in technology.
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Margaret Hamilton led the software team for NASA’s Apollo program that created the moon mission flight software.
She passed away on September 30, 2026, in Cambridge, Massachusetts, at age 90.
Hamilton worked at MIT’s Instrumentation Laboratory, which had the NASA contract for Apollo.
She helped build one of the most complex software systems at a time when software engineering was a new field.
A famous photo shows her standing next to the hundreds of pages of code her team wrote for Apollo.
She was honored by NASA and featured in a Lego set celebrating women of NASA.
Hamilton graduated in mathematics in 1958 and started at MIT in 1959.
After Apollo, she founded two software companies and continued to be respected for her contributions.
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Plans for a large new public square in central Sydney are uncertain after the New South Wales (NSW) planning minister took control of the approval process from the City of Sydney. The project has faced opposition from the NSW premier and some local businesses, and will now undergo a detailed government review.
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The new public square is planned opposite Sydney’s town hall and was expected to be finished by 2031.
Designs include a semi-circular open area facing Hyde Park, with a fountain and native trees.
The project has caused disagreement between Sydney’s lord mayor, Clover Moore, and NSW premier Chris Minns.
Premier Minns called the project expensive and disruptive, concerned it would hurt local businesses.
The NSW planning minister, Paul Scully, declared the project "state significant," moving approval from the city council to the state level.
This means the NSW Independent Planning Commission (IPC) will assess the project, and the minister has final approval power.
Woolworths opposes the plan as one of its stores would be demolished for the square.
Lord Mayor Moore supports the state takeover and remains confident the project will be approved.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier returned to San Diego after a 322-day deployment, the second-longest for a U.S. carrier in recent decades. Many sailors reunited emotionally with their families, including 64 new fathers meeting their babies for the first time. The deployment involved challenges like supply shortages and mental health concerns, but the crew received the Presidential Unit Citation for their service.
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The USS Abraham Lincoln was deployed for 322 days, nearly a record for a U.S. aircraft carrier.
The ship supported operations related to the Iran war.
Sailors faced supply shortages and mental health challenges during this extended deployment.
President Donald Trump said in August the deployment was "not nearly long enough."
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded the crew the Presidential Unit Citation for their mission.
The USS Gerald R. Ford recently set a longer record with a 326-day deployment.
64 new fathers met their babies for the first time after the ship returned.
Families experienced emotional reunions after limited communication during deployment.
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Hurricane Isaias is expected to reach the U.S. Gulf Coast late Friday or early Saturday. Florida and other areas are getting ready for the storm’s impact.
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Hurricane Isaias is strengthening and may hit the Gulf Coast soon.
Florida is preparing for the hurricane’s arrival.
Officials in affected areas are taking steps to protect people and property.
Meteorologists are closely monitoring the storm’s path and strength.
The expected time for landfall is late Friday or early Saturday.
Emergency warnings and updates are being shared with the public.
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Hurricane Isaias is the first storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. It is expected to hit the Gulf Coast on Friday or Saturday, and the mayor of Pascagoula, Mississippi, explained how the town is getting ready for the storm.
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Hurricane Isaias is the first storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
It may make landfall on the Gulf Coast on Friday or Saturday.
The storm is a threat to areas along the Gulf Coast.
Jay Willis is the mayor of Pascagoula, Mississippi.
Mayor Willis gave details about the city's preparations for the hurricane.
Authorities and residents in the Gulf Coast region are preparing for the storm.
The hurricane's strength and path are being closely monitored.
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More women in the UK are openly expressing anger, with one in five British women reporting feeling angry frequently in 2024, up from one in ten in 2020. Experts say this anger comes from the pressure of balancing work, family, and the "mental load" of household duties, along with experiences of sexism and violence.
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Chess Galea, a music artist, now openly expresses her anger instead of hiding it.
A 2024 survey found 20% of British women felt angry during much of the previous day, double the rate from 2020.
For nearly 20 years, more women than men worldwide have reported daily anger, with the gap increasing.
Psychotherapist Jennifer Cox links suppressed anger in women to physical health problems like migraines and immune issues.
Women spend about one hour more per day than men on unpaid work like chores and caregiving, according to the UK's Office for National Statistics.
The "mental load" refers to the invisible work of managing a household, which mostly falls on women.
Media portrayals of angry women are changing from negative stereotypes to more understanding and positive images.
Women expressing anger at work can face social penalties, unlike men, who are less likely to be judged negatively for anger.
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