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A Venezuelan fashion designer changed his workshop’s work from making colorful dresses to making body bags after big earthquakes killed over 3,500 people. His team is helping with recovery efforts in one of the worst-hit areas of the country.
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The designer is from Venezuela.
He stopped making dresses and started making body bags.
The change happened after earthquakes caused many deaths.
More than 3,500 people died in the earthquakes.
The workshop supports recovery in one of the hardest-hit regions.
Their work helps manage the large number of bodies after the disaster.
The focus shifted from fashion to emergency response products.
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Nigeria’s government is investigating a fake agency that used false presidential appointment letters to get access to government money. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s 36 states plan to approve a police reform law that will let them create their own police forces.
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A fake agency pretended to be authorized by the Nigerian president.
This agency used forged letters to access government funds.
The Nigerian government has launched an official investigation into this fraud.
Nigeria’s 36 states are preparing to approve a major police reform.
The reform will allow states to form and manage their own police forces.
The report also mentions fishing communities in Mauritania affected by climate change and overfishing.
Other news topics briefly referenced include U.S. military actions, Middle East events, and international soccer.
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An Iranian official warned Gulf countries that Iran has no limits in defending itself after President Trump threatened to launch a large attack on Iran. This message came after Iran attacked commercial ships, escalating tensions between Iran and the United States.
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President Trump threatened a major attack on Iran in response to Iran’s attacks on commercial ships.
An Iranian official said Iran has “no red lines” about its defense, meaning no limits on its actions.
The warning was directed at Gulf states that support the U.S. against Iran.
Iran and the U.S. have ongoing conflicts involving military and economic tensions.
The recent threats increase tensions in the Gulf region, which is important for global oil shipping.
Both sides are signaling readiness to respond strongly to each other’s actions.
The situation raises concerns about potential escalation in the Middle East.
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The U.S. military carried out a second night of attacks against Iran to reduce Iran's ability to threaten ships in the Strait of Hormuz. These strikes are a response to Iran attacking three commercial oil tankers earlier in the week.
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The U.S. military launched airstrikes against Iran late on Wednesday night.
This is the second consecutive night of U.S. attacks targeting Iran.
The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) stated the strikes aim to weaken Iran’s threat to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway for global oil shipments.
The attacks come after Iran attacked three commercial oil tankers earlier in the week.
CENTCOM shared information about the strikes on the social media platform X.
The situation indicates a breakdown in diplomacy between the U.S. and Iran.
The news is developing and further updates are expected.
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A judge ruled that writer E. Jean Carroll can receive $5.8 million held from President Donald Trump, after a jury found he sexually abused and defamed her. Trump’s lawyers have appealed to stop the payment, but the money remains in an account and the Supreme Court allowed the original verdict to stand.
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E. Jean Carroll won a $5.8 million award after a jury found President Trump sexually abused and defamed her.
The alleged abuse happened in 1996 in a Manhattan department store dressing room.
Carroll spoke publicly about the incident in a 2019 memoir.
Trump denied the accusations and called Carroll "not my type."
The $5 million initial award increased with interest to $5.8 million.
The money was held in escrow, meaning it was kept safe until legal decisions were finalized.
Judge Lewis A. Kaplan ruled that Carroll can now receive the money.
Trump’s lawyers have appealed to stop the payment, even though the money is already deposited in an account.
The U.S. Supreme Court recently allowed the civil verdict to remain unchanged.
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A new bill in the U.S. House of Representatives would give eligible families an extra $60 each month to buy fresh fruits and vegetables. The plan, called the Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act, aims to improve access to healthy foods for low-income households, including those already receiving SNAP benefits.
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The Fresh Bucks for Fresh Produce Act was introduced on July 2 by Representative Pramila Jayapal and Democratic cosponsors.
The bill would create a pilot program run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA).
Eligible households would receive an additional $60 monthly, usable only for buying qualifying fresh, frozen, or dried fruits and vegetables with no added fat, sugar, or salt.
Households earning 80% or less of their area's median income could apply; SNAP recipients automatically qualify based on income.
The program would use the existing Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) system to distribute benefits.
States chosen for the pilot must represent different U.S. regions and focus on helping food-insecure communities.
States would collect data to see if the program improves nutrition and access to healthy foods.
The bill encourages simpler enrollment by having states use opt-in or automatic registration for SNAP households.
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President Donald Trump met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a NATO summit in Turkey. Trump announced that the U.S. would buy Ukrainian drones, signaling stronger support for Ukraine in its ongoing conflict with Russia.
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President Trump and President Zelensky met on the sidelines of a NATO summit held in Turkey.
The meeting marked an improvement in U.S.-Ukraine relations.
The U.S. decided to purchase drones made by Ukraine.
Ukraine has been involved in a conflict with Russia for more than four years.
The purchase of drones is part of increased U.S. support for Ukraine’s military efforts.
The meeting occurred while Ukraine is gaining ground in its war with Russia.
The announcement was made on a Wednesday during the NATO summit.
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The US military launched new air strikes against Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz in response to Iranian attacks on commercial ships. President Donald Trump declared that a ceasefire with Iran is over and directed these strikes to reduce Iran’s ability to threaten shipping in this important waterway.
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The US carried out fresh strikes on Iranian targets after Iran attacked three commercial ships.
The strikes target Iran’s ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route.
President Trump announced at the NATO summit in Ankara that the ceasefire with Iran has ended.
U.S. Central Command confirmed the new attacks and said they hold Iran responsible for recent aggression.
Iranian media reported explosions near Konarak and Chabahr and said their air defenses were responding near Bandar Abbas.
The US revoked a temporary sanctions waiver that allowed Iran to export oil following these incidents.
The US military is continuing operations to pressure Iran amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
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Graham Platner, a Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine, is expected to release a pre-recorded video about his campaign's next steps. This comes after a woman accused him of sexual assault, an accusation he denies. Maine Democrats are asking him to quit the race before an important deadline.
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Graham Platner is running for the U.S. Senate seat in Maine as a Democrat.
A woman has accused Platner of sexual assault.
Platner denies the sexual assault allegation.
Maine Democrats want Platner to drop out of the Senate race.
Platner plans to release a pre-recorded video addressing his campaign's future.
There is a key deadline approaching related to the election or candidate filings.
The news was reported by CBS News political reporter Zak Hudak.
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Telstra, a major Australian telecommunications company, experienced a nationwide mobile network outage that affected mobile calls, emergency calls (triple zero), and some train services. Although the main outage has been fixed, a related issue still causes problems with emergency calls, and regional trains in Victoria remain disrupted.
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Telstra had a major mobile network outage that affected calls and trains across Australia.
Emergency calls to triple zero faced errors even after the main outage was fixed.
Telstra advised customers to wait for their phone to connect to another network or use a different phone to make emergency calls.
Over 300 welfare checks were made on people who tried to call triple zero during the outage.
NSW and Victoria train services, especially regional trains, faced cancellations and delays because of the outage.
Metro rail services in Sydney and Melbourne were not affected.
Telstra said the outage was caused by a software defect.
Commuters were advised to plan travel carefully and check service updates before traveling.
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The New World screwworm fly, a parasite that eats live flesh, has reappeared in parts of Texas and New Mexico after being gone for over 50 years in the U.S. Veterinarians and animal groups warn pet owners to watch for signs of infestation and protect their animals using flea and tick medicines. The parasite can infect many mammals, including pets, and cause serious harm or death if not treated.
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The New World screwworm fly larvae eat live flesh, unlike most fly larvae that eat dead material.
The parasite was first found again in U.S. cattle in June after more than 50 years of eradication.
It has spread north from Panama since 2024, moving through Mexico in 2025, reaching Texas and New Mexico.
The fly lays eggs in open wounds or mucous on mammals; larvae hatch and feed for about a week before becoming adult flies.
Any mammal can be affected including cattle, dogs, cats, wildlife, and sometimes humans.
Signs of infestation include restlessness, bad smell, animals focusing on a wound, and visible maggots.
Newborn animals and those with recent wounds or surgeries are most at risk; even tick bites can lead to infestation.
Flea and tick medications prescribed by veterinarians can help prevent infestations in pets.
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President Donald Trump unexpectedly flew home from a NATO summit in Turkey on an older Air Force One plane instead of the newer jet gifted by Qatar. The reason for the swap was not fully explained, but Trump mentioned flying the older plane “for old time’s sake,” amid rising tensions with Iran nearby.
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President Trump flew to the NATO summit in Turkey on a new, red-white-and-blue Air Force One jet given by Qatar.
He returned on an older, baby blue Air Force One plane used for decades by past presidents.
Trump said he chose the older plane “for old time’s sake.”
Both planes made an unscheduled stop at Royal Air Force Mildenhall, a U.S. airbase in the UK.
The newer jet lacks some missile detection and defense systems present on the older aircraft.
The U.S. recently launched strikes in Iran, raising security concerns since Iran borders Turkey.
The Air Force said the new plane has “state-of-the-art” security, and Trump’s team uses misdirection to protect him.
The older plane’s transponder was turned off briefly after takeoff, a security trick used in presidential flights.
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Republican Representative Mike Flood faced a hostile crowd at a town hall meeting in Bellevue, Nebraska, where people questioned his support for President Donald Trump's policies, including election rules, foreign policy, and the SAVE America Act. Flood responded to criticisms on crime rates, voter ID laws, and the U.S.-Israel relationship while assuring he accepts Joe Biden as the lawful 2020 election winner.
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Rep. Mike Flood held a town hall in Bellevue, Nebraska, that was met with boos and shouted questions.
The audience challenged Flood on the SAVE America Act, Trump’s policies, Israel, NATO, and housing bills.
Flood defended lower violent crime rates, citing increased incarceration and deportation of criminals.
He supported voter ID laws, saying they help build trust in elections, despite audience boos.
Flood acknowledged Joe Biden was legitimately elected president in 2020 and denied claims of election fraud.
He stated the U.S. considers Israel its closest ally and condemned the 2023 Hamas attack on Israel.
Similar confrontations with angry crowds have happened at Flood’s past town halls in Nebraska.
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A court refused to let the Kennedy Center put President Donald Trump's name back on its building while the center appeals a previous decision that removed his name. The legal fight started after the center added Trump's name earlier this year, which a court found to be against the rules.
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A three-judge panel denied the Kennedy Center board's request to restore President Trump's name temporarily.
The board had added Trump's name to the building, renaming it to include "The Donald J. Trump and The John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts."
A prior court ruling said the name change was illegal and ordered it to be reversed.
The Kennedy Center board is appealing that ruling.
President Donald Trump is the chairman of the Kennedy Center's board of trustees.
The dispute reflects President Trump's efforts to leave a visible mark on Washington, D.C., during his term.
Trump's name was removed following a court deadline after the ruling.
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The price of starter homes in many parts of the U.S. has risen to around $1 million. This increase is causing younger people to question if buying a home is still a realistic part of their future.
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Starter homes now cost about $1 million in many areas of the country.
Higher home prices make it harder for younger generations to buy houses.
The traditional idea of homeownership as part of the American dream is being questioned.
The article includes advice on financial topics like wedding costs and buying life insurance.
The discussion is part of a CBS News segment on personal money matters.
Viewers can send money questions to the email askjill@jillonmoney.com.
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The U.S. military conducted air strikes on Iranian military targets in the Strait of Hormuz for the second day in a row. These strikes aim to stop Iran from attacking commercial ships in this important waterway.
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The U.S. attacked Iranian coastal radars, anti-ship missile sites, and air defense systems.
The recent strikes cover a larger area than the previous day’s attacks.
The operations are directed by President Donald Trump.
The U.S. wants to protect commercial ships and their crews in the Strait of Hormuz.
The Strait of Hormuz is a key international waterway used for global shipping.
U.S. Central Command issued a statement explaining the strikes’ goal to reduce Iranian threats.
These strikes respond to Iran’s recent attacks on commercial shipping in the area.
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Five faith-based organizations have asked the White House to release money that Congress has already set aside to help prevent HIV/AIDS in other countries. They sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget asking for full funding of programs like PEPFAR and the Global Fund.
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Five religious groups made a formal request to the White House.
They want the money Congress approved for HIV/AIDS prevention abroad to be released.
The letter was sent to Russell Vought, the Office of Management and Budget Director.
They emphasized funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR).
They also want support for the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria.
These programs focus on preventing and treating serious diseases in other countries.
The funding is intended to help reduce the spread and impact of HIV/AIDS.
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A federal appeals court ruled that parts of Florida’s law limiting how race and gender can be taught in colleges violate free speech rights. The court found that certain rules in the law restrict what teachers can say about these topics, which goes against the First Amendment.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit made the decision with a 2-1 vote.
The law involved is Florida’s "Stop Wrongs Against Our Children and Employees Act" (often called Stop WOKE Act).
The court focused on parts of the law that apply to colleges and universities.
The ruling said these restrictions stop free speech because they limit classroom discussions on race and gender.
The law aimed to regulate how topics of race and gender are taught in schools.
The court’s decision means that colleges in Florida can continue to teach these subjects without the legal limits imposed by the law.
This is part of ongoing debates over education and free speech in the U.S.
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Donald Trump Jr. attended a court hearing in Utah where prosecutors presented evidence against Tyler James Robinson, who is accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Trump Jr. said the evidence makes the case "cut and dry," and prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for Robinson.
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Tyler James Robinson is accused of killing Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University on September 10.
Donald Trump Jr. attended a multi-day preliminary hearing in Provo, Utah, where evidence was shown against Robinson.
Trump Jr. described the case as clear and straightforward after seeing the court evidence.
Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, and his parents are involved in the court proceedings and seek justice.
Prosecutors want the death penalty for Robinson, who has not yet entered a plea.
Defense attorneys have questioned the DNA evidence linking Robinson to the murder weapon.
Utah Valley University had six officers on duty during the event where the shooting happened, raising concerns about campus security.
The family of Charlie Kirk has requested privacy and expressed gratitude for public support during this difficult time.
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The US summer travel season is slowing down due to rising airfare and fuel costs, worsened by tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran. These factors have caused higher fuel prices, reduced travel demand, and disrupted airline operations both in the US and Europe.
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President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran over, leading to expectations of more attacks and rising fuel costs.
US crude oil prices rose by 4.84% in one day amid these tensions.
More than 7.3 million people passed through US airport security over the Fourth of July weekend, a 2.3% drop from last year.
Around 45% of Americans chose not to travel this summer due to high costs, down 2% from last year.
Airfare prices in the US have increased by 8.2% since February 2024.
United Airlines announced up to 20% price increases, and American Airlines cut some routes because of rising fuel prices.
Budget airline Spirit Airlines shut down in May, citing geopolitical conflicts and fuel costs.
European airlines like Lufthansa and British Airways also reduced flights to save fuel amid rising costs.
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