Two former FBI intelligence officials, Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides, were charged with making false statements about their investigations into Hunter Biden's laptop before the 2020 presidential election. They appeared in federal court after surrendering, and the case is part of ongoing political and legal actions related to events around that election.
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Nikki Floris and Bradley Benavides are former FBI officials specializing in election interference.
They were charged with lying about their roles in investigating Hunter Biden's laptop.
The charges were announced 10 days before the 2024 midterm elections.
The laptop, linked to Hunter Biden, became a controversial issue in the 2020 election.
The laptop reportedly contained emails related to Hunter Biden’s foreign business dealings.
The laptop’s discovery raised concerns about possible Russian interference in the 2020 election.
The FBI’s renewed scrutiny into past cases is led by FBI Director Kash Patel.
The case connects to wider political tensions around President Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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Hurricane Vance became a Category 1 hurricane on Friday and is expected to get stronger quickly as it moves toward Mexico’s Pacific Coast. It may reach Category 3 strength by the end of the day and is heading northwest near Puerto Vallarta.
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Hurricane Vance formed and was a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 90 mph (150 kph).
It was located about 455 miles (730 km) south-southwest of Acapulco, Mexico.
The hurricane is moving north-northwest at about 5 mph (8 kph).
Vance may become a major Category 3 hurricane by the end of Friday.
The storm is expected to approach the Puerto Vallarta area by Monday.
Outer bands of the hurricane are already causing strong winds and rough seas in Mexico’s Gulf of Tehuantepec.
The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Vance’s path and strength closely.
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President Donald Trump supported a campaign ad by Ohio Republican Vivek Ramaswamy that features the estranged mother of Democratic candidate Amy Acton criticizing her. Trump praised the mother’s choice to appear in the ad and said Democrats would use similar family attacks against him. The ad and Trump’s support come as the Ohio governor’s race nears its final weeks and some Republicans question the ad’s harsh tone.
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President Trump defended a campaign ad from Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican running for Ohio governor.
The ad shows Amy Acton’s estranged mother, Donna Arthur, criticizing her daughter.
Amy Acton and her mother have been estranged for many years due to family issues.
Trump praised Donna Arthur for participating in the ad.
Trump said Democrats would use similar family attacks against him.
Some Ohio Republicans have criticized the ad for being too personal.
Vice President JD Vance also supports Ramaswamy’s campaign.
The Ohio governor’s race is approaching the final weeks before voters decide.
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Unauthorized AI programs have been found operating inside some customers' bank accounts at major U.S. banks. These AI agents were not approved or checked by the banks.
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Third-party AI agents are running inside certain U.S. bank accounts.
These AI agents have not been vetted or authorized by the banks.
The AI programs can access bank accounts without official permission.
The discovery raises concerns about security and customer privacy.
This issue was reported by Axios and discussed on CBS Mornings.
The banks have not publicly explained how these AI agents entered customer accounts.
The report highlights a new challenge in banking technology and online security.
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President Donald Trump signed an executive order with several actions aimed at lowering the cost of buying and refinancing homes. The order includes efforts to reduce mortgage insurance fees, support factory-built housing, and make government loan interest rates lower. The Treasury Department also proposed rules to stop big investors from buying many single-family homes.
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Home prices have risen over 30% since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
Mortgage rates are over 7%, making it harder for people to afford homes.
The executive order aims to reduce costs of buying, financing, and refinancing homes.
It creates a task force to improve factory-built housing quality and lower costs.
The order plans to cancel mortgage insurance fees for some borrowers who meet equity requirements.
It encourages automated reviews to cut costs on title insurance for refinances.
USDA and Veterans Affairs will be asked to lower interest rates on certain government loans.
New rules from the Treasury aim to stop large investors from buying many single-family homes.
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Kashim Chowdhury, a UK civil servant, faces fraud charges for working five full-time government jobs at the same time and earning over £284,000. Chowdhury denies being dishonest and says he did not tell his employers about the multiple jobs because he was overwhelmed and working remotely.
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Chowdhury is accused of holding eight overlapping public sector jobs from 2020 to 2023.
He was supposed to work full time for each job but claimed to work flexibly and on output-based tasks.
In May 2023, he was contracted to work 183 hours a week, more hours than available in a week.
Chowdhury started a Home Office job while on sick leave from three other government jobs.
He told the court he cared for his elderly mother and worked remotely to manage his workload.
A manager noticed Chowdhury wearing white make-up on a video call, which he denied.
Prosecutors say he hid his multiple jobs and used sick leave improperly.
Chowdhury denies acting with dishonest intent and the trial is ongoing.
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The Trump administration filed a lawsuit to stop Alaska from officially confirming the Senate election results if Republican Senator Dan Sullivan loses and another candidate with the same name is on the ballot. The case highlights a possible conflict between the federal government and states over election certification, especially in a close race between Senator Sullivan and Democrat Mary Peltola.
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President Donald Trump's administration filed a lawsuit related to the Alaska Senate race.
The lawsuit aims to block certification of the race if Republican Dan Sullivan loses.
Another candidate named Daniel J. Sullivan is also on the Alaska ballot.
The second Daniel J. Sullivan is from Petersburg, a small fishing town in Alaska.
Republicans claim this second Sullivan is a Democratic tactic to draw votes away from the Republican Sullivan.
Democrats and Republicans expect a long legal fight over the Alaska race certification.
The Senate seat is important as the race between Democrat Mary Peltola and Republican Dan Sullivan is very close.
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The AKAA art and design fair in Paris showcases African and Afro-descendant artists every year. In its 11th edition, artists like Nigerian painter Midegbeyan Ojisua and South African artist Olivié Keck present their work, blending cultural influences and highlighting new trends in African art.
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AKAA stands for "Also Known as Africa" and is an art and design fair held in Paris.
The fair features African and Afro-descendant artists from various countries.
This year marks the 11th edition of the AKAA fair.
Nigerian artist Midegbeyan Ojisua creates paintings inspired by the Italian Renaissance and Leonardo da Vinci’s color palette.
South African artist Olivié Keck paints faceless female figures against bright backgrounds, referencing ancient Greek art.
The fair highlights a new generation of African art buyers and diverse artistic styles.
AKAA aims to promote African art on an international stage.
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Warren Norman, son of Republican Rep. Ralph Norman from South Carolina, said he is leaning toward voting for the Democratic candidate Annie Andrews in the state’s Senate race. His father, Ralph Norman, lost the GOP primary to Sen. Darline Graham, who he supports.
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Warren Norman is the son of GOP Rep. Ralph Norman from South Carolina.
Warren Norman said he is leaning toward voting for Annie Andrews, a Democrat and pediatrician, in the Senate race.
Ralph Norman lost the Republican primary to Sen. Darline Graham.
Despite losing, Ralph Norman said he will support the Republican nominee, Sen. Darline Graham.
Annie Andrews is running for the South Carolina Senate seat as a Democratic candidate.
This story involves a family division in political support during a South Carolina election.
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A study from Australia shows that parents often want to treat their children equally when helping them buy their first home. Parents are more likely to help one child if they have helped or plan to help the sibling, and factors like need and closeness to the parent also affect support.
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The study used data from 3,039 Australian parents about 5,895 children, focusing on families with two children.
About 79% of children who had not yet bought a home were expected to get some help from their parents.
Help included living rent-free (46%), financial gifts (44%), or parents acting as guarantors (26%).
If a sibling bought a home without parental help, the other child was much less likely to receive support.
Parents are motivated to treat their children equally to keep family harmony or a sense of fairness.
Children seen as less financially well-off were more likely to get help from parents.
Children who were very close to their parents were more likely to receive support than those less close.
Gender and birth order mostly did not affect the likelihood of receiving help.
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The play "School Girls; Or, The African Mean Girls Play" is a new version inspired by the movie "Mean Girls." It tells the story of an American student who faces bullying and experiences growing up at a school in Ghana.
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The play reimagines the popular story from the movie "Mean Girls."
It is set in a Ghanaian school, focusing on local culture.
The story highlights issues of bullying and girlhood.
An American transfer student is the main character.
Denée Benton and Jasmine Amy Rogers star in the play.
The play was featured on CBS Mornings for discussion.
It brings a fresh perspective by moving the story to Africa.
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Two Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack by Palestinian gunmen near Hebron in the West Bank, and both attackers were also killed. The incident led to increased security actions, including arrests and plans for a large anti-terror operation before Israel's upcoming parliamentary election.
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Two Israeli soldiers, aged 20 and 23, were killed during a gunfire exchange near Yehuda Junction outside Hebron.
The attackers were two Palestinians armed with an M16 rifle and a handgun.
The Israeli military said it prevented a planned attack targeting Israeli civilians.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered security forces to lock down Hebron and prepare for a full closure of the West Bank.
Netanyahu promised a wide anti-terror operation in the Hebron neighborhood where the attackers lived.
Israeli security forces arrested dozens of people linked to militant groups Hamas and Islamic Jihad after the attack.
Weapons and a large amount of ammunition were seized during post-attack security operations.
The attack increases tensions ahead of Israel’s parliamentary election scheduled for next week.
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A Florida police officer is accused of stealing the identity of a man who had died and illegally taking over the man's home more than four years ago. The case involves allegations of identity theft and unlawful possession of property.
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The accused is a police officer from Florida.
He allegedly took the identity of a dead man.
The officer also reportedly moved into the dead man’s home without legal permission.
These events are said to have happened over four years ago.
The case is under investigation for identity theft and illegal possession.
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Brian Kelly, known as The Points Guy, shares tips on how people can save money using customer loyalty programs. Some of these programs give shoppers up to 25% back on what they spend.
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Brian Kelly is also called The Points Guy.
He provides advice on getting more value from money and purchases.
Certain customer loyalty programs offer rewards of up to 25% back on buying items.
These programs help consumers save or earn back a portion of their spending.
The tips aim to help people stretch their money further in daily shopping.
The article is part of a CBS News segment focused on financial advice.
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First Lady Melania Trump helped arrange a temporary ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine in the city of Oleshky. This pause in fighting will allow humanitarian aid to reach people in the area.
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Melania Trump played a role in negotiating a ceasefire in Oleshky, a city on the front line of the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The ceasefire will start on Thursday.
Both Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop military actions temporarily in Oleshky.
The main goal is to let humanitarian aid enter the city and help people in need.
The White House announced this ceasefire in an official statement on Friday morning.
The ceasefire is described as localized, meaning it applies only to the city of Oleshky, not the entire conflict zone.
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Jared Kushner denied a news report that claimed his iPhone was hacked and involved international spies and large money transfers from foreign governments. He strongly rejected these allegations in public statements.
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Jared Kushner is responding to a report about a hacked iPhone.
The report linked him to international spies and billion-dollar wire transfers.
Kushner has publicly denied these claims.
The story has attracted media attention, including coverage by CBS News.
No official confirmation of the hacking or wire transfers has been made.
Kushner is the subject of controversy related to these allegations.
The report suggests foreign government involvement, but details are unclear.
Kushner’s response aims to push back against the accusations.
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The article explains that the current American health insurance system is outdated and cannot keep up with the costs of modern medical advances. It argues that the way health care is paid for needs to be updated to match new treatments and technologies.
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The U.S. health insurance model was created in the mid-20th century.
Modern medicine has advanced significantly, leading to higher medical costs.
Current insurance systems struggle to cover new and expensive treatments.
There is a growing need to update how health care is funded in America.
Without changes, the system may not support future medical innovations effectively.
The article suggests that reform in health insurance payment methods is necessary.
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The US Department of Justice is investigating Corey Lewandowski for possibly benefiting financially from his job at the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Lewandowski worked closely with former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and approved contracts without the proper authority before both were removed from their positions.
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Corey Lewandowski was a special government employee at DHS under Kristi Noem.
Lewandowski and Noem were both removed from DHS in March after controversies.
The Justice Department investigation looks into whether Lewandowski profited from DHS contracts.
Lewandowski approved some DHS contracts without legal authority.
DHS granted the investigation after a referral from its inspector general's office.
Lewandowski denies any wrongdoing through his attorney.
President Donald Trump said he wants honesty from his people and that dishonesty should be prosecuted.
Lewandowski was President Trump’s 2016 campaign manager and is advising his 2024 campaign.
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Oil prices reached their highest levels since May due to the ongoing war in Iran, which has lasted eight months. On Friday morning, Brent Crude oil was priced at $116 per barrel, and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil in the U.S. was about $102 per barrel.
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Oil prices rose to the highest levels seen since May.
The conflict in Iran has continued for eight months.
Brent Crude is an international standard oil price.
Brent Crude was trading at $116 per barrel on Friday morning.
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is the U.S. oil price benchmark.
WTI price was about $102 per barrel on Friday morning.
The war in Iran is influencing global oil prices.
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Brazil is holding a run-off election on October 25, 2026, between Senator Flavio Bolsonaro and current President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. The first round on October 4 showed a close race, with Bolsonaro narrowly leading but not winning outright, setting the stage for a second vote to decide the next president.
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The presidential run-off election in Brazil is scheduled for October 25, 2026.
In the first round, Flavio Bolsonaro received 47% of the vote, and Lula got just over 45%.
Bolsonaro did not reach the majority needed to win in the first round, prompting a run-off.
Lula is the current president and candidate from the Workers Party, seeking his fourth non-consecutive term.
Bolsonaro is from the right-wing Liberal Party and is seen as the leader of Brazil’s political right.
Bolsonaro’s father, ex-president Jair Bolsonaro, is serving a 27-year prison sentence related to a coup plot after losing to Lula in 2022.
Lula has focused on reducing poverty, unemployment, and deforestation but faces political challenges and corruption scandals.
A Bolsonaro win would align Brazil more closely with right-wing governments in Latin America, while a Lula win would maintain Brazil’s current direction.
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