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A hidden Wrigley's Spearmint billboard from 2001 was found during construction in Times Square, New York City. The sign, covered for years, shows an example of the advertising style before large digital screens took over the area.
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The billboard is located at 1500 Broadway between West 43rd and West 44th Streets.
It dates back to Wrigley's major advertising campaign in Times Square from 2001.
The sign was uncovered due to recent construction work on the building's facade.
Times Square started shifting from traditional ads to big digital LED screens around 1999-2000.
Important early digital displays included a Sony Jumbotron in 1999 and a Nasdaq screen in 2000.
The building is owned by Tamares Group, which has held it since 1995 and is updating signage.
Historian experts see the sign as a glimpse into the changing advertising trends in Times Square.
Discoveries like this serve as time capsules showing how New York’s public spaces evolved.
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President Donald Trump said the United States would give Ukraine permission to produce Patriot air-defense missiles during a meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at a NATO summit. This potential agreement could significantly impact the ongoing war in Ukraine, though it is not yet confirmed.
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President Trump met with President Zelensky at a NATO summit.
The U.S. may allow Ukraine to make Patriot air-defense missiles.
Patriot missiles are used to defend against air attacks.
The deal is described as a potential "gamechanger" in the war in Ukraine.
It is unclear if the agreement has been officially confirmed.
NATO summits bring together leaders of allied countries to discuss security issues.
The discussion took place in mid-2026 during ongoing conflict in Ukraine.
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The funeral ceremonies for Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei are taking place in Iraq, with large crowds gathering at two important Shia Muslim shrines in Najaf and Karbala. Khamenei, killed in a battle at the start of Iran’s war with the US and Israel, will be buried in Iran after the ceremonies in Iraq.
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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s coffin was carried through the shrines of Imam Ali in Najaf and Imam Hussein in Karbala, two of the holiest sites for Shia Muslims.
Mourners crowded to touch the coffin and prayed inside the mausoleums.
Khamenei was reportedly killed in an Israeli air strike in Tehran linked to the Iran-US conflict.
His son, the new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, has not appeared in public since the attack and is said to be seriously wounded.
Iranian officials, including President Masoud Pezeshkian, attended the funeral ceremonies in Iraq.
Iraq declared a public holiday during the events and its Prime Minister greeted the Iranian delegation.
The funeral happens amid rising tensions, with recent attacks on tankers and US-Iran military strikes in the Gulf region.
President Donald Trump stated that the recent US-Iran preliminary agreement is likely over following these conflicts, while Iranian officials blamed the US for breaking the deal.
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Ofsted, the UK government body that inspects children's services, will penalize local councils that place children in illegal, unregistered children’s homes. The regulator plans to downgrade councils' performance ratings and fine companies running unregistered homes to stop unsafe placements.
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Councils can be rated as needing "urgent improvement" if they use unregistered children’s homes.
Companies running illegal placements will face fines.
In 2021, the UK government banned unregistered children’s homes after reports of abuse and trafficking.
Despite more homes being available, illegal placements and costs have increased.
Some councils spent over £2 million on one child’s placement in illegal homes last year.
Ofsted has struggled to prosecute providers and has long delays (up to 18 months) in approving home registrations.
Whistleblowers report poor conditions, such as children being locked in rooms.
Ofsted’s chief inspector increased the investigation team and has three prosecutions ongoing.
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President Donald Trump’s national approval rating has improved slightly to its highest level since spring 2026, reaching about minus 17 according to poll data. Despite this small gain, more people still disapprove of him than approve as the country approaches the 2026 midterm elections.
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President Trump’s net approval rating rose from around minus 18.5 a month ago to about minus 17 in early July 2026.
Net approval means the percentage who approve minus the percentage who disapprove; a minus 17 shows more disapproval overall.
Most major polls show similar approval ratings for Trump, around minus 16 to minus 17.
A few individual polls show higher approval, but these are outliers and not typical.
Slight increases in support come mainly from stronger backing by Republicans and small gains among independent voters.
Trump’s approval rating had fallen to low points earlier in 2026 amid economic and foreign policy issues.
The approval rating is important as it can affect outcomes in the tight 2026 midterm elections for Congress.
The White House claims President Trump has made historic progress on jobs, inflation, and housing affordability.
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Queen Camilla visited Wimbledon on Day 10 of the tennis tournament for the fourth year in a row. She watched the women’s quarterfinal match and was joined in the Royal Box by actor Dominic West, who played her husband King Charles III in a TV drama.
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Queen Camilla attended Wimbledon on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
This was her fourth consecutive visit to the All England Club on Day 10 of the tournament.
She wore a light blue dress and watched the women’s quarterfinal match between Jasmine Paolini and Marta Kostyuk.
Actor Dominic West, nominated for an Emmy for playing King Charles III in “The Crown,” was also in the Royal Box.
After the match, Camilla shook hands with two players preparing for the next game.
She met with a ball boy, a ball girl, and long-time Wimbledon staff before play began.
Princess Kate, the patron of the All England Club, visited Wimbledon the previous week and met fans and players.
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Ruth Ellis, the last woman executed in Britain for killing her abusive lover in 1955, will receive a conditional pardon. The pardon acknowledges that she should not have been sentenced to death given the abuse she suffered, though it does not declare her innocent.
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Ruth Ellis was hanged on July 13, 1955, for killing her race-car driver lover, David Blakely.
Ellis shot Blakely outside a London pub after enduring sexual, emotional, and physical abuse.
Her trial did not allow her to argue that abuse affected her actions, and the jury was told not to consider her mistreatment.
Two years after Ellis’s execution, Britain passed a law allowing a "diminished responsibility" defense in cases like hers.
Her family applied for a pardon citing evidence of "battered woman syndrome," showing she was abused and threatened.
The pardon changes her sentence to life imprisonment but does not claim she was innocent of the killing.
The UK stopped using the death penalty in 1965 and ended it completely in 1970.
Ellis’s case has influenced British law and remained well-known through media and a 1985 film called “Dance with a Stranger.”
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In the UK, the number of young people claiming disability benefits for ADHD has risen sharply to over 100,000, with many receiving the highest benefit levels. Official government data shows psychiatric disorders account for 40% of disability benefit claims, sparking discussions about reforming the benefits system.
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Over 100,000 people in the UK currently claim disability benefits for ADHD, up from about 71,500 a year earlier.
This increase is mostly from young people aged 16 to 24.
Disability benefits in the UK are called Personal Independence Payments (PIP).
About 40% of people receiving PIP have psychiatric disorders.
Around 4 in 10 people claiming PIP for ADHD receive the highest level of daily living and mobility allowances.
People are eligible for PIP if they have long-term physical or mental health conditions affecting daily life.
Not all PIP recipients are unable to work; the ability to work is assessed individually.
Experts note that money from disability benefits circulates back into the economy because recipients spend it on goods and services.
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Dolly Parton’s new musical, called “Dolly: A True Original Musical,” will start preview shows on December 7 in New York City. The musical celebrates her life and career.
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The musical is titled “Dolly: A True Original Musical.”
It stars Dolly Parton and is based on her life.
Preview performances start on December 7.
The show will be staged in New York City.
It is a Broadway musical, meaning it is a major professional theater production in NYC.
The musical marks an important project for Dolly Parton’s career outside of music recordings.
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Mahjong, a traditional Chinese tile game, is becoming much more popular across the United States. People are showing renewed interest in the game, and some local places called mahjong parlors are helping spread the trend.
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Mahjong is a Chinese tile game that involves strategy and skill.
The game’s popularity is growing quickly in the U.S.
Mahjong parlors are places where people gather to play the game.
Renewed interest in mahjong is seen in different U.S. cities.
The trend shows a rising appreciation for this cultural game.
Media coverage, like CBS News, is highlighting this increase in popularity.
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A 16-year-old boy was arrested after seriously injuring two 13-year-old girls at a secondary school in Schongau, Upper Bavaria, Germany. The suspect carried a knife and a firearm, and police believe he acted alone during the attack.
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The incident happened at Welfen-Gymnasium secondary school in Schongau, Upper Bavaria.
Two 13-year-old girls were seriously hurt but are not in life-threatening condition.
A 16-year-old suspect was arrested at the scene.
The suspect had both a knife and a firearm.
Police think the suspect acted alone and consider the event a "rampage."
Officials are still clarifying how many others were involved or injured.
Authorities set up a support center for families at a local fire station.
Welfen-Gymnasium is a school founded in 1887, originally almost all girls, now mixed gender for 40 years.
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Lawyers for Tyler Robinson, who is accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk, plan to challenge the DNA evidence that connects Robinson to the weapon used. During a preliminary hearing, the defense questioned an FBI analyst about how she analyzed the DNA.
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Tyler Robinson is charged with assassinating Charlie Kirk.
Robinson’s defense team is disputing the DNA evidence linking him to the weapon.
The preliminary hearing has lasted five days.
FBI analyst Amanda Bakker provided testimony on DNA testing methods.
The defense is questioning the accuracy and techniques used in the DNA analysis.
The case is still ongoing and under investigation.
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A recent poll shows that many Americans, including Republicans, are worried about the economy and affordability. Confidence in President Donald Trump's management of the economy has dropped sharply as more people say the economy is getting worse.
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95% of Americans believe the country is facing an affordability crisis.
57% of Americans say the economy is getting worse, up from 46% earlier in the year.
Among Republicans, only 27% think the economy is improving, down from 49%.
Financial struggles are increasing among Trump's base, including rural Americans and those without college degrees.
Many are having trouble paying for housing, healthcare, groceries, and gas.
Some GOP candidates may try to distance themselves from President Trump during campaigns due to declining economic confidence.
Consumer confidence remains near multi-year lows according to other economic surveys.
Trump’s approval rating on the economy has fallen below President Biden’s lowest level in recent polls.
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John Edwards, the UK information commissioner, resigned after an investigation found he used inappropriate language and behavior toward staff. Now, he is reportedly taking legal action against a woman who reported his conduct, prompting criticism from government officials and a planned review of the regulator’s culture.
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John Edwards resigned as the UK information commissioner due to sexual harassment and bullying claims.
He allegedly used vulgar and highly sexualized language with his staff.
A woman who reported Edwards’ behavior is now facing legal action from him.
Government officials, including Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall, have condemned Edwards’ actions and support those who spoke out.
The UK's Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said Edwards’ behavior did not meet workplace standards.
An independent review into the ICO’s culture and management is planned, along with appointing more women to leadership roles.
Edwards described his behavior as "misplaced humour" but accepted he showed poor judgment.
Additional government measures to protect young people on social media, including curfews and app design changes, are being developed.
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CBS Mornings Deals is offering special discounts on products aimed at improving daily life. Customers can visit cbsdeals.com to find and buy these discounted items.
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CBS Mornings Deals features products with exclusive discounts.
The items are designed to help improve everyday lifestyle.
Shoppers can access the deals by visiting cbsdeals.com.
CBS earns commissions when customers purchase through their website.
The promotion was shown on CBS Mornings, a news program.
The service is linked to CBS News and their app.
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The U.S. Air Force found an error in how a promotion exam for security forces airmen was scored, leading to over 100 promotions being canceled. After correcting the mistake, the Air Force re-scored all tests and identified new candidates who should be promoted, while rescinding promotions for others. The Air Force is improving its procedures to prevent this from happening again.
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More than 100 U.S. Air Force airmen had their promotions revoked due to an exam scoring error.
The error affected the 3P071 Specialty Knowledge Test used for promoting security forces airmen to technical sergeant.
An outdated scoring key was mistakenly used, with 27 incorrect keys involved.
A full re-score of 2,285 eligible airmen was done using a corrected and validated answer key.
The promotion list changed considerably, but the total number of promotions (586) stayed the same.
135 airmen lost their promotion status, and 135 others became newly qualified for promotion.
The Air Force called the error “highly unprecedented” and caused by human mistake, not artificial intelligence.
The Air Force is reviewing and improving its quality-assurance and testing procedures to avoid future mistakes.
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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) lowered its forecast for global economic growth this year to 3% due to higher energy prices caused by the war in Iran. However, growth in technology investments such as artificial intelligence is helping balance the negative effects. The IMF predicts the economy will grow faster next year, around 3.4%.
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The IMF reduced its global growth forecast for 2026 to 3%, down from 3.5% last year.
The energy shock comes from the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for oil and gas.
About one-fifth of the world’s crude oil and natural gas moves through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices are expected to rise nearly 32% this year due to the conflict.
Higher energy costs have increased inflation, with consumer prices predicted to rise 4.7% in 2026.
Inflation progress made in previous years is now stalled.
Investment growth in artificial intelligence and other technologies is helping offset some economic setbacks.
The IMF expects global growth to improve to 3.4% in 2027.
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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a new gene therapy treatment for children aged 2 and older who have sickle cell disease. This treatment aims to help manage the disease by targeting its root cause.
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The FDA approved a gene therapy for sickle cell disease in children aged 2 and above.
Sickle cell disease is a genetic disorder that affects red blood cells.
Gene therapy works by changing the genes to treat or prevent disease.
This marks a new option for young patients with sickle cell disease.
The approval is part of efforts to improve care and outcomes for children with this illness.
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The article discusses how the United States can address the real risks posed by Cuba without causing excessive harm to innocent people. It argues that applying too much pressure on Cuba may be more harmful than necessary.
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The U.S. faces concerns about dangers coming from Havana, Cuba.
There is a way to respond to these concerns without hurting many innocent civilians.
Applying very strong pressure on Cuba is seen as excessive.
The current approach may go beyond what is needed to handle the situation.
The focus is on balancing security issues with protecting innocent people from harm.
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Chef Antonia Lofaso has a new TV show called "Kitchen Undercover." In the show, she helps restaurants that are having a hard time to improve and succeed again.
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The show is called "Kitchen Undercover."
Chef Antonia Lofaso is the host and helper on the show.
The focus is on restaurants that are struggling.
Lofaso works to guide these restaurants back to success.
She explained her work on "CBS Mornings."
The show aims to support the restaurant industry.
It is featured on CBS News platforms.
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