More than 30 water systems in Minnesota faced a cyberattack that allowed hackers to access equipment controls. U.S. officials are investigating whether Iran or hackers linked to Iran are responsible. President Donald Trump blamed Minnesota’s governor for poor management, while the governor pointed to federal budget cuts that weakened cyber defenses.
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Over 30 water systems in Minnesota were hit by a cyberattack targeting remote monitoring and control equipment.
The attack involved programmable logic controllers (PLCs), which control physical processes in water systems.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) warned that hackers are locking out operators by changing passwords on these systems.
President Trump said Minnesota is “grossly incompetent” and blamed the state government, not Iran, for the attack.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz responded that other states were also attacked and criticized federal cuts to cybersecurity funding.
Minnesota IT Services (MNIT) is working with federal investigators and confirmed malicious activity but has not identified the attacker.
MNIT said residents do not currently need to change their water use and that water service was not disrupted in all affected communities.
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) reduced funding to CISA, which the governor says left the U.S. vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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President Donald Trump said that Minnesota officials are to blame for a recent cyberattack on the state's water systems, rejecting claims that Iran was responsible. Investigators are still examining evidence suggesting a possible link to Iran, but no official conclusion has been made.
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A cyberattack targeted water systems in Minnesota.
Some investigators suspect the hackers may be connected to Iran.
No federal agency has officially said Iran is behind the attack.
Authorities are checking if the hackers tried to make the attack look like it came from Iran.
The FBI told states that at least seven states were affected by similar attacks.
President Trump blamed Minnesota officials for poor handling of the incident.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has been criticized by President Trump.
Investigations into cyberattacks on critical infrastructure like water systems can take weeks or months.
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The U.S. government proposed a plan that would reduce water use from the Colorado River in Arizona, California, and Nevada to help address low water levels. The plan aims to protect water supplies for over 40 million people but only applies mandatory cuts to some states for now while negotiations continue.
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Arizona, California, and Nevada would face water cuts from the Colorado River under the new federal plan.
Colorado, Utah, New Mexico, and Wyoming are not required to cut water for now.
The proposed cuts could total up to 3 million acre-feet of water through 2036.
Lake Powell and Lake Mead, two key reservoirs, are at record low water levels due to drought.
If water drops too low in Lake Powell, the dam may stop producing electricity.
The plan allows flexible water releases from Lake Powell between 5 million and 12 million acre-feet annually.
Water cuts could lead to higher prices, less farming, more groundwater use, and new conservation rules.
The Colorado River supports drinking water, farming, wildlife, industry, and hydropower for millions, including tribal nations and Mexico.
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President Donald Trump met with his Cabinet at Camp David to talk about the wars in Iran and Ukraine and other important issues. During the meeting, he said he is losing faith in Iran as a possible peace deal becomes more uncertain.
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President Trump held a Cabinet meeting at Camp David.
The meeting focused on the wars in Iran and Ukraine.
Other administration priorities were also discussed.
President Trump answered questions from reporters.
He expressed doubts about reaching a peace deal with Iran.
The report is from CBS News correspondent Nancy Cordes.
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President Donald Trump said that Israel is happy with a new agreement to disarm Hamas in Gaza, even though Israel shows some doubt about the details. He mentioned this during a meeting with his Cabinet at Camp David.
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President Trump spoke about an agreement involving the disarming of Hamas.
The agreement was made by a group called the Board of Peace.
Israel helped in creating this agreement.
Israel is reportedly happy with the deal, despite some skepticism.
President Trump announced this during a Cabinet meeting held at Camp David.
The deal aims to reduce violence and conflict in Gaza.
Hamas is a militant group operating in Gaza.
The situation involves efforts for peace and security in the region.
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Governor Gavin Newsom and his wife earned between $1.7 million and $2 million each year from 2022 to 2024, paying about half a million dollars annually in taxes. They released over 700 pages of tax documents, showing steady income mainly from their business ventures, as Newsom prepares to leave office and may run for president in 2028.
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Gavin Newsom and his wife made between $1.7 million and $2 million annually from 2022 to 2024.
They paid about $500,000 in federal and state taxes each year during that period.
Their income has been mostly steady since Newsom became governor in 2019, except in 2021 when they earned $4.2 million due to a house sale.
Newsom’s reported income as governor is about $200,000 per year; most income comes from wineries and restaurants placed in a blind trust.
The PlumpJack Group, a company owned by Newsom, runs wineries and restaurants and is managed by his sister and cousin.
Jennifer Siebel Newsom, his wife, is a film director who lost money on her production company, Girls Club Entertainment.
The family spends between $14,000 and $44,000 yearly on childcare for three of their four children.
They donate $40,000 to $65,000 annually to charity, including clothing and items for nonprofits.
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Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff’s deputy convicted of second-degree murder, was denied medical release by the Illinois Prisoner Review Board. Grayson is about six months into a 20-year sentence for killing Sonya Massey and had requested early release due to advanced colon cancer.
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Sean Grayson was convicted of second-degree murder in the 2024 killing of Sonya Massey.
He is serving a 20-year prison sentence and has been in prison for about six months.
Grayson applied for medical release under a law called the Joe Coleman Act, citing advanced colon cancer.
A medical examiner found Grayson likely to die within 18 months, but Grayson himself did not confirm this in his application.
The Illinois Prisoner Review Board denied Grayson’s request for medical release.
State’s Attorney John Milhiser opposed the release, noting Grayson already had cancer at the time of the murder and that it was considered during sentencing.
Massey's family and lawyers supported the board’s decision and spoke against early release.
Grayson claimed in his application that Massey attacked him before the shooting, showing no remorse for the killing.
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President Donald Trump said he has not agreed to give Ukraine permission to make Patriot missiles. Earlier in July 2026, he had offered to license Ukraine to produce these missiles but later clarified he has not approved it.
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President Trump previously offered Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missiles.
On July 31, 2026, during a Cabinet meeting, he said no agreement had been reached on this.
Patriot missiles are a type of defense weapon used to intercept incoming threats.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth were present at the meeting.
The situation is still developing and may change as new information becomes available.
This announcement came amid ongoing U.S. support and discussions related to Ukraine.
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A report from the U.S. House Judiciary Committee says that South Korea is using strict rules and political actions against the American company Coupang. This behavior may hurt the good relationship between the U.S. and South Korea.
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The U.S. House Judiciary Committee made the report.
South Korea is targeting Coupang, a U.S.-based company.
The committee describes South Korea's actions as aggressive regulation and political pressure.
These actions could damage the alliance between the U.S. and South Korea.
The report compares South Korea's approach to tactics used by Beijing, China.
The focus is on maintaining fair treatment of American companies abroad.
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Robert Bush, owner of Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in Hull, was sentenced to 20 years in prison after police found 35 bodies and over 100 sets of ashes at his funeral home. Families of the victims say they feel deeply hurt and believe the punishment is not enough for the emotional pain caused.
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Police discovered 35 bodies and more than 100 sets of ashes during a raid on Legacy Independent Funeral Directors in March 2024.
Robert Bush admitted 67 crimes, including preventing proper burials and theft from charities.
Bush was sentenced to 20 years but could be released after serving about half of his sentence.
Families expressed that no prison time could fully make up for Bush's actions.
Some families were hoping for a sentence longer than 30 years.
Loved ones described the emotional impact of learning how Bush mishandled remains.
Bush apologized when arriving at court, but families felt justice was still lacking.
There are calls for stricter regulation of the funeral industry to prevent future abuse.
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Republicans are holding hearings focused on investigating Dr. Anthony Fauci related to COVID-19. Critics say this focus prevents a balanced discussion on lessons learned from the pandemic and how to improve future responses.
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Republicans are continuing investigations into COVID-19, targeting Dr. Anthony Fauci.
The hearings focus on prosecuting Fauci rather than reviewing the overall pandemic response.
Some believe this approach misses a chance to honestly assess what went well and what did not.
The goal of a balanced review would be to prepare better for future pandemics.
Dr. Fauci is a key figure in the U.S. response to COVID-19.
This action is part of a broader political debate over the pandemic response.
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President Donald Trump held a meeting with his Cabinet at Camp David to talk about important topics like Iran, Israel, Ukraine, and immigration. The meeting also covered concerns about alleged election fraud.
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President Trump gathered his Cabinet members at Camp David.
The discussions focused on Iran, Israel, Ukraine, and immigration issues.
The meeting included talks about alleged election fraud.
Camp David is a presidential retreat used for important meetings.
Cabinet members are top advisers who help the President with government decisions.
CBS News reported on the event through their correspondent Weijia Jiang.
The meeting shows the President’s priorities in foreign policy and national security.
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California will raise its minimum wage to $17.40 per hour starting January 1, 2027, making it one of the highest in the United States. The federal minimum wage has stayed at $7.25 since 2009, while many states, including California, have increased their minimum wages to keep up with the rising cost of living.
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California's minimum wage is currently $16.90 per hour and will increase to $17.40 in 2027.
Only Washington State ($17.13) and Connecticut ($16.94) currently have minimum wages close to California’s rate.
Washington, D.C., has the highest minimum wage at $18.40 per hour.
The federal minimum wage has not changed since 2009 and remains $7.25 per hour.
Inflation has increased, making the federal minimum wage worth less today than in 2009.
About 30 states have minimum wages above the federal level, but several have not raised it since 2009.
The Living Wage for All Act proposes raising the federal minimum wage to $25 per hour by 2031-2032 for large employers.
Previous bills to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour have not passed Congress.
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The U.S. State Department has renewed its travel advisory for the Bahamas, advising Americans to be more careful due to crime and other safety risks. The advisory highlights concerns about violent crime in certain areas, boating dangers, and the strict laws against firearms in the country.
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The Bahamas travel advisory remains at Level 2, meaning travelers should exercise increased caution but can still visit.
About 9.5 million Americans traveled to the Bahamas in 2024, making them the majority of visitors.
Violent crime is mainly concentrated in parts of Nassau and Freeport, especially in the "Over the Hill" area of Nassau.
Boating and jet ski activities are risky as they are not well regulated, and injuries and deaths have been reported.
U.S. government employees are banned from renting or using jet skis from independent operators on some islands.
Firearms and ammunition are strictly illegal in the Bahamas, and travelers have been arrested for bringing them.
Crime data shows a decrease in major crimes in 2025 compared to 2024, including a 31% drop in homicides.
Visitors are advised to stay alert, especially in vacation rentals without private security.
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James Fishback, a Republican candidate, is running for governor of Florida. He has a populist platform that focuses on economic nationalism and cultural topics but is currently behind Byron Donalds in recent polls.
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James Fishback is a Republican running for Florida governor.
His platform is described as populist, targeting economic nationalism.
Economic nationalism means prioritizing the country's own economy over global trade.
He also focuses on cultural issues as part of his campaign.
Recent polls show him trailing behind another candidate, Byron Donalds.
The election is important for Florida's political future.
Both candidates belong to the Republican Party.
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Parents of children with learning disabilities are suing a special school in London after a BBC investigation showed autistic children being locked in calming rooms and mistreated. Ten families claim their children were harmed, and a police investigation years ago ended without charges. The school is now under new management and says it has learned from past mistakes.
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The BBC got CCTV footage showing children in calming rooms at Whitefield special school being locked inside and abused.
Ten families are suing the school and local council, claiming their children’s human rights were violated.
The footage was recorded between 2014 and 2017 but only came to light in 2021.
Police investigated but did not press charges.
The calming rooms are meant to help children with sensory or behavioral challenges but were misused, showing children being forcibly restrained and left alone in distress.
A review found that harsh restraint and seclusion had become normal and parents described the treatment as inhumane.
Other UK schools showed evidence of similar mistreatment in seclusion rooms.
The Department for Education introduced rules requiring recording and reporting seclusion use but has not required CCTV in these rooms.
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Over 60,000 migrants crossed from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta within 24 hours, causing a crisis. More than half of these migrants have returned to Morocco on their own, while President Donald Trump and other far-right leaders used the event to warn about immigration and political consequences in their countries.
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Approximately 60,000 migrants entered Ceuta from Morocco in one day, about 70% of Ceuta’s population.
Over half of the migrants have voluntarily returned to Morocco.
The sudden migrant arrival caused chaos and a humanitarian crisis in Ceuta.
President Donald Trump described the situation as an invasion and used it to call for Republican election success to prevent similar events in the U.S.
Right-wing leaders in Europe, including Germany’s AfD co-leader and Italy’s Prime Minister, criticized Spain and called for stricter border controls.
Some European leaders suggested Spain should be excluded from the EU visa-free zone due to the crisis.
Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babis blamed Spain’s immigration policies for encouraging migrant inflows.
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Rodric Bray, the Republican leader of the Indiana Senate, announced he will step down from his leadership role after six Republican lawmakers who opposed President Donald Trump on a redistricting plan lost their primary elections. Bray will remain a senator through 2028 but will no longer serve as the Senate leader.
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Rodric Bray has been the Indiana Senate Republican leader since 2018.
He voted against a congressional redistricting plan favored by President Trump and others.
President Trump and national conservatives pushed strongly for the redistricting plan.
Six Republican incumbents who opposed Trump’s redistricting efforts lost in recent primary elections.
Bray said he will not seek reelection as Senate leader when new leaders are chosen in November.
Bray will continue to serve as a state senator until 2028.
President Trump criticized Bray after the announcement, saying Bray had “foolishly led.”
Bray did not mention Trump or the redistricting controversy in his statement about stepping down.
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President Donald Trump spoke at a cabinet meeting at Camp David after Hamas agreed to disarm in Gaza. This agreement is part of a peace plan brokered by the United States.
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President Trump addressed his cabinet at the Camp David retreat.
Hamas agreed to disarm in Gaza under a U.S.-brokered peace plan.
This disarmament is seen as a first step toward restarting peace efforts.
The announcement came amid ongoing tensions and conflict in the Middle East.
Details about Israel’s response to the plan have not been confirmed yet.
The situation in Gaza and the Middle East remains complex with security concerns.
The U.S. is actively involved in trying to reduce conflict in the region.
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President Donald Trump held a cabinet meeting at Camp David where he talked about several topics, including Iran and the upcoming midterm elections. He also accused the Spanish government of causing a mass migrant arrival in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, calling the situation an invasion.
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President Trump held a cabinet meeting at Camp David.
He discussed issues related to Iran and the midterm elections.
Trump accused Spain of allowing a mass migrant arrival in Ceuta.
He described the migrant arrival as an invasion.
The meeting covered a wide range of subjects beyond just Iran and migration.
The article highlights Trump’s effort to change the focus away from the Iran conflict ahead of elections.
The event took place in late July 2026.
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