An armed bystander named Jordan Salinas fired at a gunman during a shooting at an In-N-Out Burger in southern Idaho, helping to stop the attack. The gunman died by shooting himself, while four people died and seven others were injured in the incident.
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The shooting happened at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in southern Idaho.
Jordan Salinas, 35, a healthcare worker, was the armed bystander who fired at the gunman.
Salinas saw people running from the restaurant and approached the shooter with his pistol drawn.
The gunman, 24-year-old Chad Williams, fired at cars before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
Four people died in the shooting, and seven others were injured.
An off-duty state trooper also exchanged gunfire with the gunman.
Twin Falls County Sheriff praised Salinas and the trooper for their actions, saying they saved lives.
Salinas thanked supporters and said he will share more details about the event later.
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A building under construction in Ultimo, Sydney, suddenly collapsed around 11 a.m., injuring two men seriously. Emergency teams rescued the men and treated others nearby before clearing the area and evacuating workers for safety.
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The collapse happened on Wattle Street in the Ultimo suburb of Sydney.
Two men, aged in their 30s and 60s, were seriously hurt and taken to the hospital.
The building’s roof and wall fell in, causing debris to land on the street and a nearby petrol station.
Large bricks and collapsed roof parts damaged parked cars at the petrol station.
Five other people were checked by ambulance staff and did not need more treatment.
Fire and Rescue NSW said debris fell onto cars in the petrol station area.
Urban search and rescue firefighters worked at the scene, and police cleared and evacuated the construction site and nearby buildings.
Police asked the public to avoid the area for safety reasons.
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Alan Jones, an 85-year-old broadcaster, is on trial in Sydney for allegedly indecently assaulting six men when they were teenagers or young men. One complainant described how Jones gave him gifts and kissed him without consent. Jones denies the accusations and claims they are false or exaggerated.
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The trial is held in a Sydney local court and is expected to last four months.
Alan Jones faces 22 charges related to indecent assault and sexual touching between 2003 and 2020.
One complainant said Jones gave him a phone, a car, and up to $600 a week when he was 14 years old.
The complainant described being kissed on the lips without consent after visiting Jones’s apartment.
Jones’s defense argues the complaints are influenced by media rivals and question the complainants’ credibility.
The court heard Jones invited the complainant to visit him multiple times and praised his athletic achievements.
The indecent assault charges carry a maximum prison sentence of five years.
The complainants are expected to describe encounters when they were significantly younger than Jones.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche has canceled President Donald Trump's "Anti-Weaponization Fund" after two Republican senators opposed his confirmation as attorney general. Blanche also clarified that a settlement protecting Trump from further IRS audits will only apply to Trump and his son’s original lawsuit, not related family organizations.
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Todd Blanche is the acting Attorney General and nominee for the permanent position.
Two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, opposed Blanche’s confirmation.
Blanche rescinded the nearly $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" linked to President Trump.
Blanche clarified that IRS audit protections only apply to Trump and his son’s $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS.
The clarification means related family companies may not be shielded from IRS audits.
The senators wanted written proof that the IRS protections would not cover affiliated organizations not part of the original lawsuit.
Some legal experts and supporters questioned if the fund and settlement could affect payouts to supporters involved in the January 6 Capitol attack.
Blanche can continue as acting attorney general even if his nomination is withdrawn, serving up to 210 days in that role.
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A school trust called Athena Learning Trust in England introduced very strict rules, including limits on toilet breaks during class. Many parents and students complained these rules caused harm, such as a student becoming seriously ill from not drinking water. Due to public pressure, the trust decided to close and hand over its schools to other groups.
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Athena Learning Trust manages six secondary schools in Devon and Cornwall, England.
The trust introduced strict discipline rules in January 2024, including restricting toilet visits during lessons.
A 14-year-old student named Amelia stopped drinking water to avoid needing the toilet and became seriously ill with infections and kidney damage.
Hundreds of parents and students protested against the trust’s harsh policies, calling them "cruel" and "authoritarian."
In response, Athena announced plans to disband and transfer its schools to other trusts.
Nearly 100 pupils, parents, and former teachers shared concerns about the strict discipline at Athena schools.
Some argue strict discipline can improve behavior and exam results, but others warn it harms children’s health and well-being.
More than 500 children left Athena schools to be home-educated in the last three years.
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An NHS mental health trust in East London plans to cut £25 million from its budget by reducing services and cutting about 330 jobs. The trust says it must balance its accounts because NHS England requires all trusts to do so, but these cuts could make it harder for people to get mental health care quickly.
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East London NHS Foundation Trust (ELFT) plans £25 million in budget cuts.
The cuts will affect at least 10 key mental health services, including care for children, addiction support, and crisis help.
ELFT will reduce its workforce by about 5%, cutting around 330 jobs through layoffs and removing posts.
One inpatient ward, Fothergill ward, will close on 21 September and has already stopped new patients.
NHS England requires all trusts to balance their finances, leading to these cuts.
Union leaders and local politicians have criticized the cuts, warning of longer wait times and worse care for mental health patients.
A union is considering strike action to protest the job losses and cuts.
Campaigners warn some patients may have to pay for private treatment due to reduced NHS services.
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Maryland lawmakers will start a special session to discuss a constitutional amendment allowing more partisan redistricting, which could help Democrats gain another U.S. House seat by 2028. If voters approve the amendment in November, the state could redraw congressional districts under new rules favoring Democrats.
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Maryland's General Assembly will debate a constitutional amendment for partisan redistricting in a special session starting Monday.
The amendment aims to give Democrats more flexibility in drawing congressional maps to favor their party.
Maryland Democrats currently hold seven of the state's eight U.S. House seats.
The amendment would need voter approval in the November 3 general election before any new maps can be drawn.
Maryland’s only Republican congressman is Andy Harris, representing the 1st District on the Eastern Shore.
A judge struck down previous maps in 2022 for being an extreme partisan gerrymander.
The amendment seeks to exempt congressional districts from rules that require districts to be compact and respect natural boundaries.
Maryland Republicans view the amendment as a power grab and criticized limits on public testimony during the special session.
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Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche officially ended President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund,” which was meant to pay his political allies. This decision came after weeks of talks with two Republican senators who were delaying Blanche’s confirmation as attorney general.
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Todd Blanche is the acting U.S. attorney general.
He formally canceled the $1.8 billion fund created to compensate Trump’s political allies.
The fund’s cancellation was announced in a formal order on Sunday night.
Two Republican senators, John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, had blocked Blanche’s nomination partly over this fund.
Blanche and senators had weeks of negotiations before the order was issued.
The formal order also reduced the scope of tax audit protections for Trump and his family, limiting it to past claims and not future tax returns.
President Trump had publicly supported continuing the fund despite the talks.
The Senate Judiciary Committee planned to vote on Blanche’s nomination shortly after the announcement.
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The trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother accused of killing her three children in 2023, has entered its second week. The court is hearing testimony from police, doctors, and witnesses about the events and Clancy’s mental health, including claims she had postpartum psychosis.
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Lindsay Clancy is on trial for killing her three children in Duxbury, Massachusetts, in January 2023.
The children ranged in age from 8 months to 5 years.
Prosecutors say Clancy acted intentionally and should face criminal responsibility.
The defense argues she suffered from postpartum psychosis, a rare mental illness affecting some women after childbirth.
Clancy’s ex-husband found the children dead in the basement and Clancy injured after she jumped from a second-floor window, causing paralysis from the waist down.
Clancy was a former labor and delivery nurse with a history of bipolar disorder that worsened through various psychiatric medications before the killings.
The trial includes testimony from police officers, doctors, and family members, and the jury visited the family home during proceedings.
The case involves both criminal charges and a medical malpractice lawsuit related to Clancy’s mental health treatment.
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Two candidates, Abdul El-Sayed and Rep. Haley Stevens, are making their final efforts to win the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan. Both visited Black churches and union halls to ask for votes just before the primary election.
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Abdul El-Sayed is a progressive candidate supported by Senator Bernie Sanders.
Haley Stevens is a four-term congresswoman backed by Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and Michigan Democratic leaders.
Both candidates campaigned at Black churches and union halls in Detroit and nearby cities.
The Democratic primary is highly competitive and has attracted national attention and significant spending.
Stevens emphasizes experience and electability in her campaign message.
El-Sayed challenges much of the Democratic establishment with a progressive platform.
The winner will face Republican Mike Rogers in the November Senate election.
This race is important for Democrats’ chances to control the Senate next year.
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President Donald Trump recently threatened a major military strike on Iran amid ongoing conflict but later decided to pause these plans to allow more time for diplomacy. He mentioned that requests from Gulf allies and conversations with Iranian officials influenced his decision to hold off on new attacks.
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President Trump warned Iran he might order attacks on its power plants or oil industry to force war negotiations.
The conflict with Iran has lasted about five months.
Trump has used strong threats before but has twice pulled back from military action at the last minute.
Gulf countries like Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates asked the U.S. to delay strikes to give diplomacy a chance.
Trump stated signs of progress in talks with Iran and postponed planned large-scale strikes.
Iran believes it can endure the pressure longer than the United States wants to continue the war.
The U.S. military has damaged Iran’s leadership, air force, and navy during the conflict.
The conflict is politically sensitive for Trump ahead of the November midterm elections because the war is unpopular with many Americans.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche officially ended President Donald Trump’s $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate Trump’s political allies. This decision came after two Republican senators threatened to block Blanche’s nomination as attorney general.
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Todd Blanche is the acting U.S. Attorney General as of July 2026.
Blanche formally rescinded the $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization fund" created to compensate allies of President Trump.
The fund’s cancellation follows negotiations with Senators John Cornyn (Texas) and Thom Tillis (North Carolina), who opposed Blanche's nomination.
The Senate Judiciary Committee was scheduled to vote on Blanche’s nomination shortly after the fund was ended.
Blanche clarified that an agreement providing immunity from tax audits for Trump and his family applies only to past claims, not future tax filings.
President Trump publicly supported the fund and argued it would help people affected by the January 6 Capitol attack.
Before the formal order, the Justice Department had not clearly confirmed in writing that the fund was canceled.
The decision aims to resolve concerns from lawmakers who feared the fund might be restarted.
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Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche officially canceled a plan to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to pay people who support President Donald Trump and claim political persecution. This decision came after two Republican senators said they would not approve Blanche for the permanent job unless the fund was stopped.
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The fund was called the "Anti-Weaponization Fund" and aimed to compensate allies of President Trump.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche issued an order on May 18, 2026, to cancel the fund.
No members were appointed, no money was moved, and no claims were paid before the cancellation.
Republican Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn threatened to block Blanche’s confirmation unless the fund was ended.
The fund was part of a settlement involving President Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Department.
The Senate Judiciary Committee was scheduled to vote on Blanche’s confirmation on the Tuesday after the order.
Blanche stated they had good discussions with senators and addressed concerns before cancelling the fund.
Some lawsuits challenging the fund were filed, but the court did not dismiss those cases as finished.
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The California Democratic Party has decided to support Proposition 40, a ballot measure that would impose a one-time 5% tax on the wealth of the state's 200 billionaires. This decision comes despite some disagreement within the party, including opposition from California’s governor.
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The California Democratic Party endorsed Proposition 40 on Sunday.
Proposition 40 proposes a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of 200 billionaires in California.
The party’s executive board voted narrowly to support this tax measure.
Some California Democrats, including the governor, oppose this tax proposal.
The tax targets very wealthy individuals, specifically billionaires, in the state.
The measure will appear on an upcoming ballot for voters to decide.
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Fast-moving wildfires in Spokane, Washington, forced about 60,000 people to evacuate and destroyed at least 600 homes and buildings. Three fires burned over 5,000 acres, fueled by strong winds and very dry weather, with no confirmed deaths or injuries so far.
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Three wildfires broke out in and around Spokane, Washington.
About 60,000 people were told to leave their homes for safety.
At least 600 homes, businesses, and structures were destroyed.
The wildfires burned more than 5,390 acres (about 2,180 hectares).
Strong winds and dry conditions made the fires spread quickly.
Authorities have not reported any deaths or injuries yet.
Washington state is experiencing its fourth year of drought, which worsens wildfire risks.
Governor Bob Ferguson declared a state of emergency and contacted President Donald Trump for federal support.
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Kay Granger, the first Republican woman from Texas to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives and former mayor of Fort Worth, died at 83. She served in Congress for nearly 30 years, chaired the powerful House Appropriations Committee, and faced health challenges in her final months.
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Kay Granger was the first Republican woman from Texas elected to the U.S. House of Representatives.
She was the first woman mayor of Fort Worth, Texas, serving from 1991 to 1995.
Granger served nearly three decades in the House, first elected in 1996.
She chaired the House Appropriations Committee starting in 2023.
She focused on defense spending, including supporting the F-35 fighter jet production in Fort Worth.
Granger did not seek re-election in 2024 due to worsening health and stopped voting in Congress after July 2024.
Before politics, she was an English literature and journalism teacher and ran a successful insurance business.
House Speaker Mike Johnson called her a trailblazer who broke barriers for women in public service.
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Senators on the Appropriations Committee agreed on a funding bill to keep the government running through December, avoiding a shutdown at the end of September. The Senate plans to hold a vote on the bill before taking a break.
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Senators reached an agreement on a government funding bill.
The bill prevents a government shutdown at the end of September.
It will fund the government through part of December.
A procedural vote is planned for Monday night.
Senate leaders want to pass the bill before their recess.
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One Nation has announced eight candidates for the upcoming Victorian state election in November, including former Liberal party members and a local councillor. Pauline Hanson, One Nation leader, held a press conference but limited media access, citing mistrust of some outlets like ABC and The Guardian.
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One Nation revealed eight candidates for Victoria's upper house election in November.
Pauline Hanson led the press conference but did not invite some major media outlets.
Hanson criticized ABC and The Guardian, saying she refused them access due to perceived bias.
Warren Pickering, Victorian One Nation president, will lead the campaign and run in eastern Victoria.
Colleen Harkin, a former Liberal party member, joined One Nation after leaving the Liberals in June.
Mark Nicholson, animator behind Hanson's anti-woke film and cartoons, is running in northern metropolitan Victoria.
Chris Burson, a Geelong councillor and ex-police officer who once worked on former premier Daniel Andrews' protection team, will run in western Victoria.
One Nation currently has one MP, Rikkie-Lee Tyrrell, who will seek re-election.
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The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum in West Branch, Iowa, has reopened with new exhibits. The museum aims to provide a balanced view of President Herbert Hoover’s time in office, which historians see as having both positive and negative aspects.
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The Herbert Hoover Presidential Library and Museum is located in West Branch, Iowa.
The library recently reopened after being redesigned or updated.
The new exhibits aim to show a fuller picture of Herbert Hoover’s presidency.
Historians often describe Hoover’s legacy as mixed, meaning it has both good and bad sides.
The museum hopes to help visitors understand more about Hoover’s achievements and challenges.
Herbert Hoover was the 31st President of the United States, serving from 1929 to 1933.
The reopening was covered by CBS News reporter Lana Zak.
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Many women experience changes in their mood, appearance, and physical feelings during the luteal phase, which is the second half of the menstrual cycle before their period starts. These changes are linked to hormone shifts, especially drops in estrogen and rises in progesterone, affecting their skin, emotions, and energy levels.
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The luteal phase happens in the second half of a woman’s menstrual cycle and ends with her period.
During this phase, estrogen levels drop and progesterone levels rise, causing physical and emotional changes.
Women report skin issues like dryness, dullness, acne, and puffiness due to hormonal effects on collagen and oil production.
Common symptoms include bloating, breast tenderness, tiredness, forgetfulness, low motivation, mood swings, and social withdrawal.
These symptoms can disrupt daily life, work, relationships, and social interactions.
There is growing discussion and awareness about these hormone-related changes, but many women feel there is still a lack of understanding and support.
Experts stress the importance of education on women’s hormonal cycles to better address these issues.
Women describe feelings of distress, forgetfulness, and emotional sensitivity during this phase that they want more recognition and help with.
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