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A strong aftershock shook Venezuela early Monday, hitting near the Caribbean coast as rescue teams continued searching for survivors after two major earthquakes last week. The tremor caused no new major damage, but fears and rescue efforts remain high as officials report 1,450 deaths and many missing.
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The aftershock occurred 27 kilometers (17 miles) north of Caraballeda at 7:01 a.m. local time.
It measured 4.6 on the Richter scale according to the US Geological Survey; Colombia’s survey reported it as 5.1.
Residents in Caracas and the port city of La Guaira were shaken and evacuated during the aftershock.
Venezuelan officials confirmed no immediate new damage but remain concerned about ongoing risks.
The original twin earthquakes killed about 1,450 people, with thousands more missing.
Rescue teams, including over 2,600 workers and trained dogs from around the world, continue to search through rubble.
Survival chances after such disasters are highest in the first 48 to 72 hours; searches persist despite the passing of this time.
Government response has faced criticism, with civilian groups playing a large role in rescue efforts.
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Olivia Wilde and Edward Norton shared details about their new movie "The Invite," which looks at how two very different marriages change during one intense evening. Wilde directed the film and explained why she was hesitant to act in it at first.
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Olivia Wilde directed and stars in the film "The Invite."
Edward Norton also stars in the movie.
The film focuses on the changes and challenges in two marriages over one evening.
Wilde discussed why she hesitated to take the acting role in the movie.
Wilde and Norton talked about whether they used their own life experiences for their roles.
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Some H-1B visa holders in Texas are being denied driver's license renewals because their visa stamps have expired. Lawyers say these workers may still be legally allowed to stay in the U.S. based on other documents like Form I-797 and I-94, which Texas officials seem to be misunderstanding.
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H-1B visas let U.S. employers hire foreign workers for special jobs like tech, engineering, and healthcare.
A visa stamp in a passport is a travel document used to enter the U.S., not proof of legal status inside the country.
Legal status while in the U.S. is shown by documents like Form I-797 approval notices and I-94 records.
Some Texas Department of Public Safety offices have denied driver’s license renewals when visa stamps expired, confusing status with travel authority.
Immigration attorneys say this may be due to inconsistent training or unclear guidance at Texas DPS offices.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has paused new H-1B visa petitions for public agencies until 2027.
The Trump administration has set stricter rules on the H-1B program, including a new fee and a wage-based selection system.
The number of H-1B applications dropped sharply in 2027, possibly due to these tougher rules and higher costs.
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The 45th Jazz à Vienne festival is taking place in Vienne, France. The event honors jazz musician Miles Davis, who was born 100 years ago and performed at the festival four times. Several well-known artists are headlining, including Jon Batiste and Buena Vista Social Club.
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Jazz à Vienne is a music festival held in Vienne, southeastern France.
The 2026 festival is the 45th edition of the event.
It celebrates the 100th birth anniversary of jazz legend Miles Davis.
Miles Davis performed at this festival four times during his lifetime.
Headliners include Jon Batiste, Marcus Miller, Buena Vista Social Club, and Jeff Mills.
A Cameroonian band named Akutuk performed a concert in a swimming pool to honor their cultural ties to water.
New Orleans trumpeter James Andrews led a street parade during the festival.
The festival highlights jazz and its cultural impact through live performances and special events.
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The New South Wales government in Sydney is spending $6.6 million to create special parking zones for shared electric bikes (ebikes) to stop them from blocking sidewalks. Local councils will get funds to mark these parking areas and can fine operators who don’t follow the rules.
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Sydney has seen a big increase in shared ebikes, from 13,000 in January to over 20,000 in May.
The government is giving $6.6 million to 16 local councils to make dedicated parking bays for ebikes.
Ebike operators pay a 60 cent fee per trip that helps fund this program.
Councils can set “no-go” zones and fine operators up to $55,000 for improper parking.
Trials at train and metro stations have shown marked bays reduce bikes blocking sidewalks by half.
Authorities can now seize and destroy private ebikes that go faster than 25 km/h.
The government is also looking into setting a minimum age to ride an ebike.
The program is meant to improve pedestrian safety amid more ebike injuries and chaotic parking.
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Two major musical tours and an opera canceled shows in Australia due to rising costs and lower ticket sales. Industry leaders are asking the government to change tax rules to help keep live theatre running.
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The musicals Waitress and Beetlejuice canceled parts of their Australian tours because of high production and touring costs.
Waitress ended its Melbourne run early and will not go to Sydney as planned.
Beetlejuice stopped its tour after Brisbane and canceled shows in Perth, Adelaide, and Sydney.
Rising costs include production expenses, touring logistics, and impacts from the cost of living and interest rate rises.
The opera Aida canceled its Adelaide shows planned for 2027 due to increased costs linked to international conflicts.
Losing these shows means many theatre workers, like performers and technical staff, are out of jobs for months.
Theatre leaders say buying tickets is a major personal expense, making it harder for audiences to commit.
Industry experts want government tax reforms to help the theatre sector survive these challenges.
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The United States has a long history of military conflicts. The recent conflict with Iran highlights ongoing challenges and causes serious consequences beyond just casualties.
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The U.S. has engaged in many military conflicts over time.
The recent conflict between the U.S. and Iran is part of this long history.
Lessons from past wars have not fully prevented repeating mistakes.
The impact of the conflict goes beyond deaths, affecting other areas as well.
Veterans may find it difficult to cope with the effects of this conflict.
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A contestant named Gabriel Garland left the TV show Love Island after it was revealed he was connected to a 2019 stabbing incident in London, though he was never charged. ITV decided to remove him for participant safety, and he will no longer appear on the show.
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Gabriel Garland, 24, was briefly shown on Love Island as a Casa Amor participant.
Garland was linked in court papers to a stabbing incident where Vitor Mazzer was convicted.
Garland was 17 at the time of the 2019 incident and was not charged or found guilty.
Mazzer was jailed for 42 months and his appeal was denied in April 2024.
ITV removed Garland after learning about the court documents, citing a duty of care.
Garland appeared in one episode but will not return for further filming.
The removal raised questions on social media about ITV’s background check process.
Other contestants on Love Island UK and USA have also recently left or been removed for personal and conduct reasons.
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The trailer for "The Angry Birds Movie 3" has been shown for the first time on CBS Mornings. The movie features actor Jason Sudeikis and will start playing in theaters on December 23.
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The trailer for "The Angry Birds Movie 3" was revealed on CBS Mornings.
Jason Sudeikis stars in the movie.
The film will be released in theaters on December 23.
CBS News provided the exclusive first look at the trailer.
The movie is the third in the Angry Birds film series.
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The U.S. Supreme Court decided that people have a reasonable right to privacy for their cellphone location information. The Court sent a case involving a man named Okello Chatrie, who was convicted in a Virginia bank robbery, back to a lower court because of this privacy concern.
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The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 in favor of protecting cellphone location data privacy.
The case involves the use of a "geofence warrant," which lets police search location data from many phones in a given area.
The Court said using a geofence warrant counts as a search under the law.
The ruling overturned a lower court's decision against Okello Chatrie.
The case now returns to a lower court for further review.
This decision highlights privacy protections related to digital data from cellphones.
The case is connected to a Virginia bank robbery investigation.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that police cannot use "geofence warrants" to collect location data from many people’s cellphones without specific probable cause. Justice Samuel Alito disagreed strongly, saying the ruling hurts law enforcement tools and public safety.
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The Court's decision was in Chatrie v. United States, involving a 2019 bank robbery investigation.
"Geofence warrants" let police gather cellphone location data from all devices in a certain area.
The Court found this practice violates the Fourth Amendment, which protects against unreasonable searches.
Justice Elena Kagan wrote the majority opinion, saying people have privacy over their digital footprints.
Police had used a geofence warrant covering a 150-meter radius and collected data from 19 innocent people.
Alito’s dissent called the ruling an “irresponsible escapade” that limits police investigation methods.
The decision highlights differing views among conservative justices about digital privacy and law enforcement.
The ruling limits the government from collecting mass personal data without individualized suspicion.
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Comcast announced a major change to its business by planning to separate NBCUniversal and other broadcast assets into a separate company. Comcast will then focus on broadband internet, wireless services, and entertainment outside of NBCUniversal.
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Comcast will spin off NBCUniversal, which includes NBC, Universal film and TV studios, Telemundo, Peacock streaming service, and Bravo.
The company aims to create two focused businesses: Comcast for broadband, wireless, and entertainment, and NBCUniversal as a separate entity.
This restructuring was announced on a Monday.
NBCUniversal is a major producer of movies, TV shows, and operates several broadcast networks.
Peacock is Comcast's streaming service included in the spin-off.
The spin-off is part of Comcast’s effort to reorganize and sharpen its business focus.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily stopped President Donald Trump from firing Federal Reserve Board member Lisa Cook over allegations without giving her a chance to respond. Cook, who has many years left in her term, will keep her role as the court reviews the legal issues behind the case.
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President Trump tried to fire Lisa Cook, a member of the Federal Reserve Board.
The firing attempt was based on claims of gross negligence related to a mortgage application.
Cook was not given a formal chance to respond to the allegations before the firing attempt.
The Supreme Court blocked the firing for now, allowing Cook to stay in her position.
Cook is the first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve's advisory committee.
Federal law allows removal of Fed governors only "for cause," meaning there must be a valid reason.
The Justice Department has opened a criminal investigation into the mortgage allegations.
The case raises questions about presidential power and the Federal Reserve’s independence from the White House.
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The Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump can remove leaders of most independent government agencies without needing a specific reason, overturning a nearly 100-year-old rule. However, this rule does not apply to the Federal Reserve, which keeps some protection from presidential control.
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The court decision was 6–3 in favor of allowing the firing of heads of independent agencies.
The old rule, called Humphrey's Executor, protected agency heads from being fired without cause.
Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that Humphrey's Executor is overruled except for the Federal Reserve.
The Federal Reserve has a special status due to its unique history and was excluded from this ruling.
President Trump fired two Democratic appointees from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), citing policy conflicts.
With these firings, the FTC is now controlled by Republicans aligned with President Trump's agenda.
The ruling increases presidential power over independent agencies that were previously more politically separate.
Liberal justices warned this could give the president too much influence over government decisions and lawmaking.
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The second episode of "House of the Dragon" Season 3 shows Rhaenyra dealing with the death of her son Jace and deciding whether to continue the war for the throne. With the help of Daemon and unexpected allies, Rhaenyra eventually claims the throne of Westeros, while enemies and new challenges remain.
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The episode focuses on Rhaenyra mourning her son Jace’s death and her struggle with the ongoing war.
Daemon Targaryen encourages Rhaenyra to continue fighting and shares a vision that motivates her.
Rhaenyra and Daemon arrive at King's Landing with their dragons but face resistance from guards.
Ser Luthor Largent helps Rhaenyra and Daemon escape a dangerous situation in the throne room.
Rhaenyra becomes the Queen of Westeros but wants to capture Aegon, who has already fled.
Daemon finds Ser Otto Hightower, a prisoner and important enemy from Team Green.
Alicent tries to avoid conflict by instructing guards not to fire at Rhaenyra’s dragons and plans her own escape.
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The Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump can fire leaders of independent federal agencies without needing a specific reason. However, the court allowed Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to keep her job temporarily while she challenges Trump's attempt to remove her.
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The Supreme Court supported President Trump's power to remove agency heads freely.
This decision affects independent federal agencies across the government.
An exception was made for the Federal Reserve governor, Lisa Cook.
Lisa Cook is fighting President Trump's attempt to fire her over mortgage fraud accusations, which she denies.
The court set aside a 91-year-old rule that limited presidential firing power.
The Federal Reserve plays a key role in managing the U.S. economy by setting interest rates.
The ruling gives presidents broader control over federal agencies outside the Federal Reserve.
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President Donald Trump shared images of a new White House ballroom he is constructing to replace the East Wing, which was taken down last year. He said the project is on schedule and promised the ballroom will be unique when finished.
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President Trump is building a new ballroom at the White House.
The new ballroom is being built where the East Wing used to be.
The East Wing was demolished last year to make way for this project.
Trump posted about the progress on his social media platform, Truth Social.
He described the new ballroom as a “Great National Security Facility and Ballroom.”
The project is reportedly moving forward on schedule.
Trump stated the completed ballroom will be unlike anything else.
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A heatwave is spreading across central, eastern, and southern Europe, causing extremely high temperatures and dangerous conditions. Several countries, including Hungary, Poland, Romania, and Serbia, have issued heat warnings and offered cooling centers, while some areas in western Europe have begun to see temperatures ease after record-breaking heat caused many deaths.
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Cities like Budapest, Belgrade, and Bucharest faced temperatures around 37 to 40 degrees Celsius.
Germany recorded a high of 41.7 degrees Celsius for the third day in a row, causing transport disruptions.
Over 1,800 excess deaths were reported in France and Spain due to the heatwave.
Torrential rain and floods occurred in Italy’s Alto Adige region during the extreme weather.
The heatwave is linked to the climate crisis caused by burning fossil fuels, according to scientists.
Two cyclists died from heat during a biking event in Poland, and children died in Cyprus from being trapped in a hot car.
Many cities in central and eastern Europe have buildings that trap heat and few air conditioners.
Ukraine's damaged energy grid faced rising electricity demand and emergency power outages due to the heat.
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France's hospitals are better prepared now for heatwaves than they were in 2003, when a deadly heatwave caused many deaths. However, as heatwaves become more common and stronger, more investment is needed to protect vulnerable people, especially by ensuring places like hospitals and homes have air conditioning.
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France experienced a deadly heatwave in 2003 that caused many deaths.
Since 2003, French hospitals have improved their emergency plans and medical practices for heatwaves.
Heatwaves are becoming more frequent and intense due to climate change.
Protecting vulnerable people requires better infrastructure, such as air conditioning in hospitals, care homes, schools, and private homes.
Dr. Antoine Flahault, an epidemiologist, highlights that health systems must adapt structurally, not just react to immediate emergencies.
The current heatwave in France has caused hospital overcrowding and serious health challenges.
Climate change and rising temperatures are key reasons behind the increasing heatwave risks in Europe.
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The European Union said it will not take a position on whether people should use air conditioning during Europe’s record heatwave. The debate is political in some countries like France, where leaders strongly disagree about its environmental impact and use.
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The EU said it will not tell people if they should install air conditioning in their homes.
Air conditioning is less common in Europe than in other parts of the world, with around 20% of homes having it.
The heatwave across Europe is causing more people to buy air conditioners, especially in older buildings that are not well insulated.
Some political leaders in France support wider air conditioning use, while others say it worsens environmental problems.
Critics say air conditioning uses a lot of energy and can increase local outdoor temperatures in cities.
The environmental effect depends on how the electricity to run air conditioning is produced.
The EU is working on housing policies that include energy efficiency and climate measures but will not control personal decisions on cooling.
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