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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Some adults never learned to ride a bike as children and find it hard to start learning later in life. A cycling class helps these adults by teaching them how to ride, showing that it is possible to learn biking skills at any age.
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Most Americans learn to ride a bike when they are kids.
Some adults never had the chance to learn as children.
Learning to ride a bike as an adult can feel scary or hard.
A special class exists to teach adults how to ride bikes.
The class shows that people can learn to bike no matter their age.
CBS News reporter Michael George visited this adult cycling class.
The story was shared through CBS News outlets and apps.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., is currently drained and waiting for repairs. President Donald Trump and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum disagree with U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s statement that contractors caused the damage to the pool.
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is empty and needs repairs.
There is a disagreement inside the Trump administration about who caused the damage.
U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro said contractors were responsible for the pool’s peeling damage.
President Trump disagrees with Pirro’s claim.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum also rejects the idea that contractors caused the damage.
The issue has caused a public disagreement within the administration.
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Luke Bateman, a former rugby player and current social media influencer, told a government inquiry that gambling companies gave him cocaine and alcohol while promoting betting. He criticized the gambling industry for not caring about people’s well-being and urged the government to strengthen rules on gambling ads and protections for vulnerable people.
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Luke Bateman said gambling firms hosted private events with drugs and alcohol, involving their top executives.
He recalled receiving invitations and "bonus bets" from VIP managers at gambling companies to encourage betting.
Bateman estimated losing about $1 million to gambling and ended up $250,000 in debt despite earning $400,000 yearly.
Anti-gambling campaigners reported that some problem gamblers were offered drugs, escorts, and free accommodation by betting companies and casinos.
One gambler accused of illegal actions was a top customer of TAB and Sportsbet, betting over $20 million a month.
The Albanese government plans to limit gambling ads on TV and ban ads during live sports games.
Some politicians say the government’s plan is not strong enough and that more strict limits on gambling promotions are needed.
Representatives from Racing NSW, Racing Victoria, and Lottery Office are set to appear before the inquiry.
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Wildfires are burning across many states in the U.S., especially in Washington and Oregon, forcing evacuations and causing damage. This year's wildfire season has more fires and burns more land than the average of the past ten years.
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There are 99 large wildfires currently burning across the U.S.
So far this year, more than 45,000 fires have burned over 5.2 million acres of land.
Washington has 17 large fires, including the Spokane Complex Fire, which caused 60,000 people to evacuate and destroyed about 640 buildings.
Oregon has 32 large fires, the highest number of any state, and has set a new record for acres burned this fire season.
Governors have declared emergencies due to drought, high temperatures, and strong winds making fires worse.
States like Idaho, Montana, Minnesota, and California also have multiple active large fires.
Climate change is making wildfires larger and more frequent by increasing dangerous weather conditions for fires.
Poor air quality and wildfire risks are expected to continue in the Pacific Northwest and other regions in the coming days.
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Wildfires in eastern Washington have burned about 8.2 square miles around Spokane, destroying at least 600 buildings and forcing 60,000 people, including hospital patients, to evacuate. The fires are part of a larger wildfire crisis across the western US, with dry, hot weather making firefighting efforts difficult.
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About 600 homes, businesses, and other structures were destroyed in the Spokane area fires.
60,000 people were ordered to evacuate the region.
The fires burned roughly 8.2 square miles near Spokane, and about 390 square miles across Washington state overall.
Several fires in the area remain uncontained due to dry, windy, and hot conditions.
Evacuees included patients from the US Veterans Affairs hospital.
Other western states like Idaho and Oregon are also fighting large wildfires threatening homes and ranches.
The National Weather Service issued air quality and fire danger warnings for parts of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Nebraska, Arizona, California, and Nevada.
Power outages affected up to 30,000 people at peak but improved to about 10,000 by Sunday.
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Senator Bernie Sanders compared the ideas of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani with those of President Donald Trump. Sanders highlighted that while Trump reduces money for childcare, Mamdani supports free and universal childcare.
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Senator Bernie Sanders spoke about differences between Zohran Mamdani’s and President Trump’s policies.
Mamdani is the Democratic mayor of New York City.
Sanders pointed out that President Trump cuts funding for childcare programs.
Mamdani supports making childcare free and available to everyone.
The discussion came amid recent wins by democratic socialists in primary elections.
Sanders shared these views during a conversation with online commentator Jack Cocchiarella.
The topic is part of a larger debate about socialism in American politics.
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Large wildfires are forcing many people to leave their homes in Spokane, Washington. Also, new information has come out about a deadly shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant.
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Wildfires near Spokane, Washington, have become serious enough to cause mass evacuations.
Residents are being asked to leave to stay safe from the fires.
There was a deadly shooting at an In-N-Out restaurant.
Authorities have released new details about the shooting.
The news was reported by CBS Weekend News on August 2.
Viewers can watch the full report on the CBS News app or website.
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A man named Chad Williams opened fire at a fast-food restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho, killing three people and injuring seven others before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Police said an off-duty officer and an armed bystander helped stop the shooter and prevent more victims.
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The shooting happened at an In-N-Out Burger restaurant in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Three people died; seven others were injured in the attack.
The suspect was 24-year-old Chad Williams, who acted alone.
Williams died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound near the scene.
An off-duty state trooper and an armed citizen returned fire and stopped the suspect.
Victims included one In-N-Out employee confirmed by the owner.
Police are investigating the motive and asking the public for photos or videos from the incident.
Authorities corrected false claims that wrongly named another person as the shooter.
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Senator James Lankford, a Republican from Oklahoma, said the Senate GOP wants to keep working if they do not pass their three main goals before their break. One key goal is a voter ID law. The Senate is supposed to take a recess at the end of this week.
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Senator James Lankford is part of the Republican Senate group.
Republicans have three top priorities they want to pass before the Senate recess.
One of these priorities is voter ID legislation, a law requiring identification to vote.
The Senate is scheduled to take a break starting at the end of this week.
Lankford suggested the Senate should delay the recess if the priorities are not passed.
The comment was made during an interview on “Fox News Sunday.”
The GOP senators want to continue working to meet their goals before taking a break.
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California Governor Gavin Newsom has raised over $1.7 million for Democratic state parties and their legislative committees during this election cycle. He has been the top fundraiser for several key states, including South Carolina and New Hampshire, often relying on grassroots email campaigns.
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Newsom raised more than $1.7 million for 14 state Democratic parties and legislative committees in this cycle.
South Carolina received over $300,000 from Newsom, making him the largest fundraiser for that state party.
New Hampshire’s Democratic party praised Newsom for raising over $220,000 for the party and $56,000 for its Senate caucus.
Newsom’s fundraising mainly comes from small-dollar donations via email campaigns, with over 74,000 donors contributing.
He donated funds to key 2026 races, such as Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff and Alaska Senate candidate Mary Peltola.
Newsom’s Campaign for Democracy had more than $14 million in cash available at the end of June.
Other Democrats exploring presidential runs, like Cory Booker and Mark Kelly, have also contributed to state parties but raised less than Newsom.
Newsom’s fundraising team includes experts who previously worked on Bernie Sanders’ small-dollar fundraising efforts.
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Jon Ossoff, a Georgia senator, is gaining attention as a potential presidential candidate for 2028. While some praise his online presence and political skills, others inside the Democratic Party question whether his popularity is based on well-edited videos rather than genuine political strength.
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Jon Ossoff is 39 years old and a senator from Georgia.
He gained attention with lively videos attacking President Donald Trump and Republicans.
Some Democrats say Ossoff’s success relies heavily on carefully planned videos, not quick, off-camera moments.
Ossoff’s political team is seen as small and focused mainly on his current Senate reelection campaign.
Many believe Ossoff benefited from Raphael Warnock’s support in the 2021 Senate runoff election.
Raphael Warnock is also considered a possible 2028 presidential candidate and has taken more early steps toward a run.
Some Democrats think Ossoff’s popularity among progressive voters might not last once they learn more about his policy positions.
There is concern that Black voters help build Democratic victories but don’t always get equal influence in resources or strategy decisions.
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Senate leaders announced a short-term bill to keep the U.S. government funded past the November midterm elections until early December, avoiding a shutdown during campaign season. The Senate plans to vote on the bill before their August recess, aiming to maintain current funding levels while negotiating details.
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The funding bill would extend government operations until December 11.
The House approved a similar bill but without some exceptions the White House wanted.
The bill does not include $1 billion requested for building new “Trump-class” battleships.
This early funding deal is unusual, as Congress usually delays such decisions until the last moment.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune prioritized avoiding a third government shutdown after two recent ones.
Republicans want to increase defense spending significantly while cutting non-defense programs.
Democrats want to extend a health insurance tax credit that Republicans want to address separately.
A new rule requiring political appointees to review federal grant proposals will be delayed during this funding period.
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Senator Bernie Sanders supports Troy Jackson, the new Democratic candidate for the U.S. Senate in Maine. Sanders said he will officially endorse Jackson if Jackson requests it and praised his platform as strong and focused on working-class issues.
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Senator Bernie Sanders represents Vermont.
Troy Jackson is the Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate from Maine.
Jackson is a former president of the Maine state Senate.
Sanders described Jackson as a voice for working-class people.
Sanders has seen Jackson’s political platform and supports it.
Sanders said he will endorse Jackson officially if Jackson asks him.
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Democratic strategist James Carville criticized Twitch streamer Hasan Piker and said if Piker becomes influential in the Democratic Party, Carville will leave the party. Carville was speaking after Michigan’s election and expressed disagreement with the party’s direction.
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James Carville is a well-known Democratic political strategist.
Hasan Piker is a popular left-wing Twitch streamer.
Carville said he will leave the Democratic Party if Piker becomes a major influence.
Carville made these remarks after the Michigan election.
The comments reflect a disagreement over the future direction of the Democratic Party.
Both individuals are involved in U.S. politics but represent different parts of the political spectrum.
The discussion highlights internal debates among Democrats about leadership and ideas.
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Senator Lindsey Graham’s passing has left a gap in the Republican Senators who strongly support a tough approach to foreign conflicts. President Trump is dealing with complex issues involving Iran and Ukraine, and no other senator is seen as able to fully replace Graham’s unique position and close relationship with the president.
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Senator Lindsey Graham from South Carolina has died.
Graham was known for his strong support of aggressive policies in foreign affairs.
He was closely connected to President Donald Trump.
His death leaves a gap in the Senate Republican group that promotes tough foreign policies.
President Trump is currently managing challenges related to wars in Iran and Ukraine.
There is no single senator expected to completely take over Graham’s role and influence.
Graham was considered a key figure in the Senate Republican leadership on war and national security issues.
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