A long-term study found that where a woman lives can affect her heart health as much as factors like cholesterol or blood pressure. Women living in poorer neighborhoods showed worse heart health over 20 years, especially before menopause, even when income and education were considered.
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The study tracked about 1,200 women in eastern Massachusetts for over 20 years, from pregnancy to midlife.
Researchers used a heart health score based on eight factors such as blood pressure, cholesterol, sleep, diet, and exercise.
Women in the most socially vulnerable neighborhoods had heart health scores 6 to 10 points lower than those in better areas.
Heart health declined faster for women in disadvantaged neighborhoods, particularly before menopause.
Lower income, less education, and identifying as non-Hispanic Black were linked to lower heart health scores.
The link between neighborhood conditions and heart health remained even after adjusting for income and education.
The study suggests improving community resources like healthy food, safe exercise spaces, and quality health care might help reduce heart health disparities.
The research is based on data from Project Viva, which has been following women since the early 2000s.
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The woman who killed her stepdaughter, Sara Sharif, has requested that the inquest into Sara’s death be held with a jury present. Sara, aged 10, died after suffering years of severe abuse and injuries, and the inquest will also review whether authorities properly protected her.
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Sara Sharif died at age 10 after two years of severe abuse by her stepmother, Beinash Batool, and neglect by her father, Urfan Sharif.
Both Beinish Batool and Urfan Sharif were sentenced to life imprisonment in 2024 for Sara’s death.
Sara’s body showed many injuries, including bite marks, burns from an iron, and scalding from hot water.
Batool’s lawyer requested a jury at the inquest to provide a wider view, especially about whether people were afraid to report abuse due to concerns about racism.
A review found that agencies in Surrey did not properly investigate Sara’s changing behavior, such as her wearing a hijab to cover bruises, partly due to fear of offending anyone.
The eight-week inquest, set for April 2027, will look at what authorities knew and whether they failed to protect Sara.
Sara’s father and stepmother are attending the hearing via video from prison, but Sara’s father is not legally represented and has challenged parts of the evidence.
Sara’s uncle was also jailed for 16 years for causing or allowing her death.
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Republican Rep. Russell Fry from South Carolina announced he is running for the U.S. Senate seat left open after the death of Senator Lindsey Graham. Fry said he respected Graham and wants to continue his work in the Senate.
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Russell Fry is a Republican representative from South Carolina.
He announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate seat in South Carolina.
The seat became vacant after Senator Lindsey Graham passed away.
Fry described Graham as both a legendary leader and a good friend.
Fry aims to succeed Graham and carry on his political work.
The announcement was made publicly in a campaign statement on Monday.
This election will fill the seat for South Carolina in the U.S. Senate.
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In fiscal year 2025, about 1.32 million people received green cards in the U.S., slightly fewer than the previous year. The overall number fell by 2.7%, with fewer refugees and Cuban nationals gaining green cards, while family-based green cards increased.
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1,320,080 people got green cards in fiscal 2025, down from 1,356,760 in 2024.
Fiscal 2025 included the last months of President Biden's term and the first eight months of President Trump's new term.
Refugee-based green cards dropped by over one-third, from 178,200 to 116,470.
Green cards for Cuban nationals fell by more than half, dropping from 178,130 to 84,820.
Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens remained the largest group, increasing from 669,160 to 684,530.
Family-sponsored green cards rose from 184,670 to 196,740.
Employment-based green cards declined from 170,980 to 159,070.
More green cards were given to immigrants from Asia and Africa, while green cards for North American immigrants declined.
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Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old Black teenager, died after a July 4 boat trip to a Mississippi island. His funeral will be led by Rev. Al Sharpton, and civil rights attorney Ben Crump is investigating the circumstances around his death, which remain unclear and have raised questions about race and law enforcement.
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Nolan Wells went missing after a boat trip on July 4 with mostly white friends to Horn Island, Mississippi.
His body was found two days later near the island.
The local sheriff said Wells chose to stay on the island, but the family’s lawyer disputes this.
Ben Crump is leading an independent investigation and plans to review phone data from Wells’ friends.
The local prosecutor will present findings to a grand jury when the investigation finishes.
Support for Wells’ family has come from notable Black leaders and celebrities like Tyler Perry, Colin Kaepernick, and Spike Lee.
The Congressional Black Caucus called for an independent and transparent investigation.
Wells was a college football player and was known as a friendly and social person by his coach.
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The U.S. labor market is expected to face a shortage of workers in the next 10 to 15 years due to many baby boomers retiring and fewer young people entering the workforce. This will likely lead to higher wages and better job conditions for workers, especially in fields where machines and AI cannot easily replace human skills.
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A large number of baby boomers are retiring, reducing the workforce size.
From 2030 to 2040, the U.S. labor force may shrink by about 2.7 million workers.
Between 2020 and 2030, workforce growth will be the smallest since the 1960s.
Workers retiring each day average about 10,000, with a record 4.18 million turning 65 in 2025.
Fewer workers mean less competition, which can increase wages and improve working conditions.
AI is expected to help boost productivity without replacing many human jobs.
Skilled trades like plumbing, electrical work, and construction will face strong demand and higher pay.
Young workers entering the labor force will likely have strong economic opportunities.
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A US soldier was killed on Saturday in northern Iraq during the controlled detonation of unexploded Iranian drone parts. Since the war with Iran began on February 28, 17 US military personnel have died and over 420 have been wounded. President Donald Trump has stated the US is continuing strong military actions against Iran.
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A US service member died on Saturday in northern Iraq while detonating unexploded ordnance from an Iranian drone.
The Iran war started on February 28 after US and Israeli attacks on Iran and Iranian retaliation on US forces.
So far, 17 US military personnel have been killed and more than 420 wounded in this conflict.
A ceasefire MoU was signed on June 17, leading to reduced fighting until hostilities resumed on July 7.
Recently, a US attack on Jordan killed two soldiers and another soldier is missing in action.
Names of some soldiers have been released, including Tyler James Feehan and Isabella Gonzales from recent attacks.
President Trump emphasized that the US will not allow Iran to have nuclear weapons and is hitting Iran hard.
A poll showed only about 25% of Americans think the war with Iran is worth the costs.
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Funeral services will be held for Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old from Mississippi who died after a boating trip on July Fourth. Authorities and the community are seeking answers about the circumstances of his death.
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Nolan Wells was 18 years old and from Mississippi.
He died following a boating trip with friends on July Fourth.
Funeral services for Nolan are scheduled for Monday.
Questions remain about how and why he died.
Authorities are investigating the incident.
The community is looking for more information about the case.
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President Donald Trump said the Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar, which he recently used for travel, does not have the same defensive protections as the official Air Force One planes. He mentioned the jet will be grounded soon so engineers can add more security features.
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The Boeing 747-8 jet was donated by Qatar’s royal family and is valued at about $400 million.
The plane lacks key defenses like infrared systems to block heat-seeking missiles and sensors for detecting attacks.
The jet was not designed with hardened protection against electromagnetic attacks or secure crisis communications.
President Trump said the jet will be sent for upgrades to "max it out" with defensive features, which will take about a month.
The Air Force is upgrading two new Boeing jets for presidential use, but they have been delayed by about four years.
Trump used the Qatar jet for a NATO summit trip but switched to a more secure plane for the return flight due to safety concerns.
The donation of the plane raised legal questions about accepting foreign gifts, with concerns about the U.S. Constitution’s emoluments clause.
The Justice Department approved the acceptance of the jet in 2025, and the Air Force estimates retrofit costs under $400 million.
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The U.S. Supreme Court will review a case where Alaska wants to take a pilot’s plane because a passenger tried to bring six beers into a village where alcohol is banned. The pilot, Ken Jouppi, says he didn’t know about the beer and argues that losing his plane is unfair.
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Alaska wants to seize a 1969 Cessna plane owned by pilot Ken Jouppi.
The reason is that a passenger tried to fly with six cans of Budweiser beer.
The flight was heading to a “dry” village where alcohol is not allowed.
Ken Jouppi denies knowing about the passenger’s alcohol.
He argues that taking his plane is an excessive punishment.
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to decide on the case.
The court’s decision will determine if the state can seize the plane for this reason.
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The article criticizes Attorney General Merrick Garland for supporting actions linked to immigration enforcement and suggests distrust in his role. It expresses concern about his behavior related to the administration and enforcement agencies.
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The article is about Attorney General Merrick Garland.
It raises doubts about his trustworthiness.
It mentions issues involving immigration enforcement.
It compares Garland's role to supporting a corrupt president.
The tone suggests dissatisfaction with his performance.
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An explosion caused a fire outside the 26 Federal Plaza building in New York City. Authorities arrested one person and the FBI is investigating the incident, with no serious injuries reported.
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The explosion happened outside the 26 Federal Plaza federal building in Lower Manhattan.
The building houses agencies like the FBI and Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
The fire department quickly extinguished the fire.
Police secured the area and stopped traffic nearby for safety.
One person was arrested at the scene.
The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force is leading the investigation.
No serious injuries were reported after the explosion.
Officials are still working to find out what caused the explosion.
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An explosive device made from fireworks went off in a trash can outside a federal building in Lower Manhattan, New York City. Police arrested a man at the scene, and firefighters put out the flames. No gunshots were reported, but authorities warned people to avoid the area due to road closures and traffic delays.
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The explosion happened outside 26 Federal Plaza, a federal building in Lower Manhattan.
The building houses agencies like the FBI, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services.
The device was fireworks placed inside a garbage can.
Firefighters responded quickly to extinguish the fire caused by the explosion.
Police took a suspect into custody at the scene.
An initial check found no evidence of gunfire.
Heavy smoke was visible outside the building after the blast.
Authorities warned of traffic and transit disruptions near Worth Street and Lafayette Street and asked people to stay away.
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President Donald Trump said that smoke from wildfires in Canada has polluted the air in the United States. He told Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that Canada needs to stop the fires to protect American air quality and mentioned the idea of new tariffs related to this issue.
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President Trump stated that Canadian wildfires are "poisoning" U.S. air.
Smoke from wildfires in Canada spread into several U.S. states.
Trump spoke directly with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney about the problem.
Trump urged Canada to take action to stop the wildfires.
The U.S. President suggested the possibility of new tariffs as a response.
The issue highlights cross-border environmental concerns between the U.S. and Canada.
Wildfires in Canada can affect air quality and health in neighboring U.S. regions.
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A man set off a small fire device outside a federal building in Manhattan. No one was hurt, and the man was arrested. The FBI is investigating the incident.
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The incident happened Monday morning outside a federal building in Manhattan.
The man used an "incendiary device," which is a device meant to start a fire.
No injuries were reported.
The suspect has a history of opposing Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The FBI took the man into custody.
The FBI New York Joint Terrorism Task Force is leading the investigation.
The event is ongoing, and authorities continue to update information.
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Senator Jon Ossoff, a Democrat from Georgia, said if Democrats win control of both the House and Senate in the upcoming midterm elections, they will strongly oppose President Donald Trump's actions during the rest of his term. He spoke at a rally in Georgia, emphasizing a firm response from his party.
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Jon Ossoff is a Democratic senator from Georgia.
Ossoff spoke at a rally in Georgia on Friday.
He said Democrats want to win both the House and Senate in the midterm elections.
If they succeed, they plan to strongly oppose President Trump during the rest of his term.
Ossoff described their response as "massive" and "decisive."
The goal includes more than just restoring the balance of power in Congress.
The midterm elections will influence control of both chambers of Congress.
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This CBS News segment shares three positive stories from the United States. It highlights the family of a Civil Rights leader, honors a coach who inspired many, and shows how a hospital network is spreading hopeful messages.
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The segment is part of CBS News' "Beg-Knows America" series with contributor David Begnaud.
One story celebrates a descendant of a Civil Rights trailblazer receiving a surprise.
Another story honors a coach who has inspired many people.
A third story features a hospital network that shares messages of hope to patients and communities.
All stories focus on positive, uplifting themes within American society.
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Many people living near chemical plants in Louisiana face health problems from toxic air pollution. However, public air monitoring in the area is limited, and new state laws restrict how community air data can be used, making it harder to understand and address the pollution.
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Residents near chemical storage tanks often experience health issues like headaches and nausea due to toxic fumes.
Louisiana has some of the highest cancer rates linked to air pollution in the U.S.
Public air monitors are located far from many heavy polluters and do not test for some dangerous chemicals such as ethylene oxide, chloroprene, and formaldehyde.
Ten of the top 25 polluting facilities have no public air monitors within five miles of them.
Industry groups helped pass a 2024 law that limits how data from community air monitors can be used to enforce pollution rules.
A large chemical leak and fire in 2023 at a Louisiana refinery showed the slow response and gaps in air pollution monitoring.
Residents were exposed to toxic chemicals during the fire, but the state monitors nearby only measured ozone, not the most harmful pollutants.
Similar laws restricting air monitoring data use have been proposed in other states like Kentucky, Ohio, and West Virginia.
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G. William Hoagland, a former Senate Budget Committee staff director, says the Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough should not be removed. He highlights that her neutral role is very important for enforcing Senate rules, such as the Byrd Rule.
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Elizabeth MacDonough is the Senate parliamentarian who advises on Senate rules.
President Donald Trump has called for her removal.
G. William Hoagland opposes removing her.
Hoagland is a former staff director of the Senate Budget Committee.
The parliamentarian helps enforce the Byrd Rule, which guides budget-related decisions.
Her role is neutral and focused on following the Senate’s procedural rules.
Keeping this role independent is important for fair Senate operations.
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Smoke from wildfires in Canada and the U.S., combined with ozone pollution caused by heat and sunlight, has created poor air quality in many U.S. states. Air quality alerts have been issued for several states warning that the air may be unhealthy, especially for sensitive groups.
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Smoke from Canadian wildfires has spread into the Midwest and Northeast U.S.
Wildfires in the western U.S. are also producing local smoke adding to pollution.
As of July 19, 2026, there have been over 40,000 wildfires in the U.S., burning more than 3.8 million acres.
Hot, still air conditions cause ozone pollution to build up near the ground.
Air Quality Alerts have been issued in states including Michigan, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Oregon, Idaho, Washington, and Colorado.
Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from smoke can reach unhealthy levels for sensitive groups.
Wildfire smoke can travel hundreds or thousands of miles, affecting air quality far from fire locations.
The Environmental Protection Agency reports that wildfire smoke levels and affected areas have increased over recent years.
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