Polymarket removed a betting contract about whether seven men accused of sexual assault at Cornell University would be charged with felony sex crimes. The platform took down the contract after public criticism and legal concerns, and no charges have been filed against the men.
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Polymarket offered bets on whether seven men accused of sexual assault at Cornell would face felony charges.
Users wagered more than $450,000 before the contract was removed.
The contract was available from September 30, 2024, until it was removed, initially set to close on January 31, 2025.
Polymarket’s U.S. platform is regulated by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which prohibits trading on illegal activities.
The company removed the contract after hearing public concerns and criticism.
Several celebrities, including LeBron James and Derek Jeter, appeared in Polymarket commercials and have endorsement deals with the company.
The alleged victim filed a civil lawsuit against the men and Cornell University, claiming sexual assault and mishandling of the complaint.
All accused men deny the allegations and have not been charged with a crime.
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Several protesters were taken out of President Donald Trump’s rally in North Carolina on Tuesday night. At the same time, political advertisements in Ohio are becoming more personal during the midterm election season.
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President Trump held a rally in North Carolina on Tuesday night.
Multiple protesters at the rally were removed by security.
Political ads in Ohio are becoming more personal and targeted.
The events are part of the ongoing midterm election campaigns.
The rally and ads reflect increased political activity ahead of the midterms.
The article is focused on U.S. domestic political events.
The reporting was done by Weijia Jiang for CBS News.
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The war in Lebanon, especially since October 2023, has made life harder for people with autism and ADHD, who need stable routines and quiet environments. Families like Lena Kouyoumjian’s struggle to care for their neurodivergent children as bombings, fear, and economic problems disrupt daily life and services.
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Lebanon has been affected by war since October 2023, with bombings and an ongoing economic crisis.
Vana, a 20-year-old autistic and non-verbal woman, has become more anxious due to loud noises and changes caused by the war.
Neurodivergent people, including those with autism and ADHD, need steady routines and support to feel safe.
Lena Kouyoumjian cares for her daughter but finds it hard to manage as conditions worsen.
The Autism Awareness Association (AAA) near Beirut provides support and classes for autistic youth.
Rising costs and dangerous conditions have made it difficult for Vana to attend AAA classes regularly.
Many people in Lebanon do not fully understand autism and its range of symptoms.
Neurodivergent individuals face additional challenges due to stigma and lack of resources during the war.
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U.S. homebuilders are less confident about the housing market due to higher mortgage rates, rising fuel prices, and weak demand. Builders are lowering prices and offering incentives, leading to fewer new home constructions.
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Builder confidence dropped to 29 in October, the lowest since June 2012.
43% of builders cut prices in October, the highest percentage since 2020.
65% of builders used sales incentives for 19 months in a row.
New homes now cost less per square foot than older homes.
Mortgage rates have risen above 7%, making home loans more expensive.
Diesel prices are nearly double compared to last year, increasing construction costs.
President Trump’s steps to lower diesel costs are helping builders somewhat.
Immigration enforcement is causing construction delays and labor shortages.
New home building starts and completions are slowing down nationwide.
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Cancer research has made great progress in creating new treatments, but it still struggles to choose the right patients for these treatments. Better tests and patient selection methods are needed to avoid giving powerful drugs to patients who will not benefit and to target those who will.
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Cancer behaves differently in each patient, so not everyone responds the same way to a treatment.
Current cancer research often focuses on whether a drug works on average, rather than who it works for.
Precision medicine uses genomic and molecular tests to guide treatment decisions, like in the OPTIMA trial for breast cancer patients.
Around 68% of patients in the OPTIMA trial could avoid chemotherapy without worse outcomes using better patient selection.
Tumors are complex and involve DNA, RNA, and proteins, so tests using only a few biomarkers may miss important information.
Giving treatments that won’t work can cause harmful side effects and wasted time for patients, especially those with advanced cancer.
Ineffective treatments also waste money, hospital resources, and research opportunities.
Experts call for patient selection to be part of drug development from the start and for better data collection to improve future treatment decisions.
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French union leaders, including the head of the CGT union, have called for strikes after talks with Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu ended without agreement. This comes amid ongoing protests and riots in France, with unions unhappy that the government did not meet their demands.
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The CGT union leader Sophie Binet called for strikes following failed talks with Prime Minister Lecornu.
The government did not offer any new measures or acknowledge the demands presented by the unions.
The country has experienced recent riots and protests, including student involvement.
The French Prime Minister has promised a large police presence to manage upcoming demonstrations.
Some areas in Paris have had curfews imposed to control unrest.
Hundreds of people have been quickly put on trial for damaging city centers during protests.
The French Justice Minister has said there will be strict punishment for those involved in riots.
The situation remains tense with ongoing security and social challenges in France.
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The Israeli military detained about 80 volunteers from the US, Israel, and Britain who were helping Palestinians harvest olives in the West Bank near Bethlehem. Among those detained was Brad Lander, a New York congressional nominee, along with several rabbis and Israel’s former deputy attorney general. The volunteers say they were on private Palestinian land and were peacefully harvesting olives when the military declared the area a closed military zone and took them to a police station.
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Approximately 80 volunteers, including US politician Brad Lander, rabbis, and an Israeli former deputy attorney general, were detained by the Israeli military during an olive harvest near Nahalin in the West Bank.
The volunteers say they were on private Palestinian land and were peacefully harvesting olives with permission from the landowners.
Israeli soldiers declared the area a closed military zone and separated the detainees by nationality before transporting them to police stations.
Brad Lander, who supports Palestinian rights and criticizes the Israeli government’s occupation, was released with a warning; others remained detained.
The detainees have been given water but not food according to Protect the Harvest, the organization coordinating the event.
Tensions around olive harvesting are high because settler militants have attacked Palestinians and those helping them during the harvest.
The Israeli authorities have not yet responded publicly to requests for comment on the detentions.
The olive harvest is an annual event and is seen by volunteers as a way to support Palestinians and highlight the situation under occupation.
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The article discusses the idea that top executives, including well-known tech leaders and their company boards, should be held personally responsible if their AI technologies cause harm to society. This approach aims to make companies more careful with AI development and its consequences.
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The article focuses on top tech executives such as Sam Altman, Dario Amodei, Elon Musk, and Mark Zuckerberg.
It suggests these leaders and their boards should face personal legal responsibility for damages caused by their AI products.
The goal is to prevent AI systems from causing problems or "going rogue."
Holding executives personally liable would increase accountability in AI development.
This idea reflects concerns about AI's rapid growth and potential risks to society.
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Nigeria has confirmed its first case of Ebola, a woman who traveled from Uganda and was admitted to a hospital in Abuja. The Ebola outbreak began in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) in May and is spreading faster than any previous Ebola outbreak.
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Nigeria reported its first Ebola case involving a woman who traveled from Uganda.
The patient was admitted to a private hospital in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital.
The Ebola outbreak started in DR Congo in May 2026.
Health officials say this outbreak is the fastest-spreading Ebola outbreak recorded.
The virus involved is the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola.
The outbreak has also affected Kenya and Uganda.
Aid workers are vaccinating people who might have been exposed to the virus.
Efforts to control the outbreak are ongoing in the affected regions.
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The article features Galina Duverne, a cake decorating expert from Paris, explaining what makes a great Halloween cake. It also mentions that cake decorating is becoming more popular in France as Halloween approaches.
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Galina Duverne is an expert from the École de Cake Design in Paris.
She shares tips on creating a great Halloween cake.
Halloween celebrations are becoming more recognized in France.
Cake decorating is gaining interest among the French.
The article is part of a program called "Entre Nous."
It includes cultural themes related to Halloween and French traditions.
The content is produced by Amanda Alexander, Théophile Vareille, and Georgina Robertson.
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France and the United Kingdom are sending military forces and equipment to Saudi Arabia to help protect it from attacks by the Houthis, a Yemeni armed group. This support mainly aims to defend Saudi cities and oil export sites amid a rising conflict in the region.
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France has started sending troops and air defense systems to Saudi Arabia, focusing on protecting the Red Sea port city of Yanbu.
The UK plans to deploy Typhoon fighter jets, military advisers, and a transport aircraft to help defend Saudi Arabia.
The Houthis, supported by Iran, have launched missile and drone attacks on Saudi infrastructure, killing 19 and injuring over 300 recently.
UK Defence Secretary Wes Streeting described the Houthi attacks as “despicable” and focused on defensive missions.
French support mainly aims to protect Saudi export infrastructure, while the UK will also conduct patrols to intercept missiles and provide refueling to Saudi jets.
The moves by the UK and France serve to protect European energy interests and strengthen alliances in the Gulf region.
Analysts warn there is a risk these deployments could draw the UK and France deeper into the Saudi-Houthi conflict.
US President Donald Trump has not offered direct military help to Saudi Arabia despite their requests.
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A woman named Anna Marlene Somoza, linked to drug cartels, was arrested in Mexico for the 1997 murder of her daughter in Arizona. After a long investigation and years on the run, authorities confirmed the victim's identity through DNA and are working to bring Somoza back to face charges.
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Anna Marlene Somoza was connected to major drug trafficking near the Arizona border.
She acted as a confidential informant for Arizona law enforcement after a 1993 arrest for marijuana offenses.
Somoza’s daughter, Crystal Reyes, was born in 1993 and lived in Arizona where she suffered severe abuse.
Crystal Reyes died in 1997 by suffocation inside a sealed cardboard box.
Human bone fragments found in 1998 were identified years later as Crystal's through DNA testing.
Somoza and her boyfriend, detective Avelino Tamala, were charged with first-degree murder; Tamala received a life sentence in 2016.
Somoza fled to Mexico and avoided capture for years due to cartel connections.
She was arrested in Mexico in September 2026, and efforts to extradite her to Arizona are ongoing.
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Justice Elena Kagan said that recent Supreme Court decisions have increased political divisions in the United States. She focused on rulings that allowed more political spending and reduced protections for voting rights.
Dr. Gaytari Devi, a neurologist, discussed warning signs of multiple sclerosis (MS) on CBS Mornings, using actress Christina Applegate’s case as an example of misdiagnosis. She explained what symptoms to watch for to help catch MS earlier.
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Dr. Gaytari Devi is a neurologist specializing in Alzheimer's and other complex brain conditions.
Christina Applegate was initially misdiagnosed before being correctly diagnosed with MS.
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the nervous system and can cause various symptoms.
Early signs of MS can include vision problems, numbness, weakness, or balance issues.
Proper diagnosis is important to start treatment early and manage symptoms better.
Dr. Devi appeared on CBS Mornings to raise awareness about MS warning signs.
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Israeli settlers have surrounded the home of Yousef Shanaran and his family in the South Hebron Hills, preventing them from leaving or accessing their well and crops. The Israeli army has limited involvement, allowing access only sporadically, while settlers maintain close control, leading to what locals describe as a siege.
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Yousef Shanaran’s home in the South Hebron Hills has been surrounded by Israeli settlers since October 5.
Settlers moved a tent close to the house, restricting the family’s movement and exposing them to attacks.
The family cannot freely access their well or bring in food without army permission.
The Israeli army coordinates limited access but often delays or refuses to assist with supplies.
Settlers have attacked the family using sticks and pepper spray.
The army presence outside the home appears passive and does not stop settlers from returning after tent demolitions.
The area is under joint Israeli-Palestinian control, but laws restricting settlers are not enforced.
Local Palestinians describe the situation as living in a prison inside their own home because of the siege.
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Thousands of California public employees planned to strike over contract talks with Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration. The union demands include higher pay, flexible work options, and better healthcare, but negotiations have stalled since the contract expired on June 30.
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About 100,000 public employees, including nurses and teachers, are represented by SEIU Local 1000 union.
The union wants a 20% pay increase over three years, more state aid for healthcare, and the option to work remotely more often.
Governor Newsom wants state workers to be in the office four days a week.
Talks stopped after the contract ended on June 30, with both sides not agreeing on key proposals.
The union filed a complaint saying the state delayed responses and claimed there was no money for raises.
The strike on Wednesday was the first for this union.
About 5,000 essential workers will keep working during the strike to protect public health and safety.
The state has not publicly shared details about the contract negotiations.
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Christina Applegate shared on her podcast that she was wrongly diagnosed with multiple sclerosis (MS), a disease she said she had in 2021. She revealed the mistake during a conversation with Jamie-Lynn Sigler.
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Christina Applegate announced she had multiple sclerosis in 2021.
She later found out her diagnosis was incorrect.
Applegate revealed the misdiagnosis on her podcast "Messy."
Jamie-Lynn Sigler co-hosts the podcast with Applegate.
Multiple sclerosis is a disease that affects the brain and spinal cord.
The misdiagnosis means she does not have MS as previously thought.
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France’s borrowing costs have risen above 5% for the first time in 24 years due to political unrest and the government’s delay in approving the budget. Protests and a divided parliament have made international lenders hesitant to loan money to France, pushing up interest rates on French government bonds.
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The interest rate on France’s 10-year government bond hit 5%, the highest in 24 years.
France is facing civil unrest with violent protests over issues like school conditions and the rising cost of living.
Stores, including luxury brands, have suffered looting, and some public buildings have been set on fire during protests.
No political party has majority control in France’s parliament since President Macron’s 2024 snap election.
Parliament’s deadlock is blocking pension reforms and budget measures meant to control spending.
France’s budget deficit was 5.1% of its GDP in 2025, with government debt at 115.6% of GDP.
Some international lenders, including Japanese fund managers, have stopped lending to France.
Remaining lenders want higher interest rates, especially for long-term loans, due to doubts about France’s fiscal plans.
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Russia released an American named Stephen Hubbard, who had been in prison for over four years on charges of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine. The release happened while a top U.S. envoy was visiting Russia, and President Donald Trump said he personally asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to free Hubbard.
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Stephen Hubbard, an American, was jailed in Russia for more than four years.
He was accused of fighting as a mercenary in Ukraine.
The release took place during a visit by a senior U.S. envoy to Russia.
President Donald Trump said he requested Russian President Putin to free Hubbard in a recent phone call.
Trump stated the release did not require the U.S. to exchange any prisoners.
Hubbard has now returned to the United States.
The news was shared by President Trump on his social media platform, Truth Social.
This event occurred amid other actions taken by President Trump that could benefit Russia.
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