California Governor Gavin Newsom spoke positively about initiatives from President Donald Trump's administration related to investment accounts for children and programs to help foster youth. Newsom compared these federal efforts to California’s own CalKIDS program, which offers savings accounts to children.
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Governor Gavin Newsom praised President Trump’s investment account program for children.
Newsom also supported Trump’s initiatives to assist foster youth.
Newsom mentioned his own CalKIDS program during a press conference.
CalKIDS is a state program that provides savings accounts for children in California.
Newsom encouraged people to consider opening a "Trump Account."
The Trump administration’s efforts focus on helping children and foster youth with financial programs.
This praise is considered unusual given the typical political differences between Newsom and President Trump.
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The article says that the right to worship freely and without fear is important for all people in the United States. It is not limited to one religion but is a broad American value.
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The right to worship without fear should be protected.
This right applies to all religions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
The issue is described as an American concern, not just a religious one.
Worship rights are part of American values and freedoms.
The article emphasizes unity across different faiths regarding this right.
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A planned agreement to resolve U.S.-Canada tariffs did not succeed. New York City is increasing efforts to stop wage theft, where workers are not paid what they are owed. The show "CBS Saturday Morning" also features the return of musician Grace Potter.
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The U.S. and Canada failed to reach a tariff deal.
Tariffs are taxes on imports that can affect trade costs.
New York City is cracking down on wage theft to protect workers.
Wage theft means employers do not pay employees their rightful wages.
Grace Potter, a musician, is making a comeback on the show.
These topics were part of the "CBS Saturday Morning" program on August 22.
The CBS News app offers ways to watch the news.
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Mobility tests like hand grip strength, balance, and sit-to-stand are used to check physical health and risks like falls in older adults. These tests help doctors find causes of weakness but cannot predict exactly how long someone will live.
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Mobility tests measure strength, balance, and ability to move, helping assess healthy aging.
The CDC’s 30-second chair-stand test measures how many times a person over 60 can stand up from a chair in 30 seconds.
A social media popular test scores how well someone can sit cross-legged on the floor and stand back up without support.
The “Timed Up and Go” test asks a person to stand, walk 10 feet, and sit back down to check balance and strength.
These tests identify specific problems like knee pain, poor balance, or cardiovascular issues.
Doctors use such tests to evaluate frailty, meaning how well the body can handle illness or injury.
Screening tests give clues but do not replace full medical diagnoses.
Researchers found higher sit-to-stand scores linked to lower risk of death over a decade in some studies outside the U.S.
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Nebraska’s second congressional district is holding an open seat election where a Republican and a Democrat are competing. The district is unique because it voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in the presidential race but still sent a Republican to Congress. President Donald Trump remains influential in this area and is actively supporting Republican candidates.
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Nebraska has not supported a Democrat for president since 1964.
Nebraska’s second district includes Omaha, which is becoming more Democratic.
The current representative, Don Bacon, is retiring, creating an open seat.
Republican Brinker Harding and Democrat Denise Powell are running for the seat.
The district voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in 2024 but elected a Republican to Congress.
President Trump held an event and plans a Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
Trump is actively campaigning in closely contested districts despite low approval ratings.
Voters express concerns about President Trump as part of their political decisions.
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Mike Rogers, the Republican nominee for the U.S. Senate in Michigan, has asked the pro-Israel group AIPAC not to run ads for him in the upcoming election. This has caused tension between Rogers’ team and AIPAC, as the group had spent millions trying to defeat Rogers' Democratic rival, Abdul El-Sayed, who is critical of Israel.
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Mike Rogers is the GOP nominee for the U.S. Senate in Michigan.
Rogers’ team asked AIPAC not to advertise for him in the general election.
AIPAC had spent over $30 million to oppose Abdul El-Sayed in the Democratic primary.
Abdul El-Sayed criticizes Israel and used AIPAC’s spending against his opponent in the primary.
AIPAC wanted a public role in defeating El-Sayed because Rogers is pro-Israel.
Rogers’ team believes AIPAC’s ads helped El-Sayed by giving him a target to attack.
Talks between Rogers’ team and AIPAC have stalled, with GOP donors trying to mediate.
Michigan has a large Arab American population and a majority of voters oppose continued U.S. aid to Israel.
The election outcome may depend more on voters’ views of the economy than on Israel-related issues.
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A US judge has canceled a policy from President Donald Trump’s administration that stopped immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries. The judge said the policy broke the law and went beyond the State Department's power, but the government can still try to appeal this decision.
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The policy blocked immigrant visas for people from 75 countries starting in January.
Countries affected include Afghanistan, Brazil, Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Nigeria, Somalia, Thailand, and Yemen.
The State Department said the ban was to prevent immigrants from high-risk countries from using US welfare or becoming public charges.
Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled the policy was illegal and that the Secretary of State had no authority to issue it.
The judge said visa officers should not deny visas just because of the applicant’s country of origin.
The ruling cancels any visa denial based only on this policy.
The government has the option to appeal the judge’s decision.
President Trump has focused on reducing immigration and speeding up deportations since returning to office.
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A Texas couple known for flying about 150 different flags outside their home, including political and social movement flags, received a respectful letter from a neighbor wanting to understand their views despite differences. The couple explained their belief that U.S. political division is deliberate and expressed concern about growing polarization in the country. They have faced some hostility from others because of the flags they display.
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Mike and Donna Bogert live in Georgetown, Texas, and have about 150 flags displayed outside their home, called the "Flagpole House."
Their flag collection includes U.S. state flags, flags from other countries, holiday flags, historical flags, and flags supporting groups like LGBTQIA and the Red Cross.
They also fly political flags supporting or criticizing candidates and government issues, with campaign signs on their fence during elections.
Some passersby have reacted negatively with insults, rude gestures, garbage dumped in their yard, and even armed visitors challenging their right to fly a flag upside down.
One neighbor wrote a letter respecting their right to display political flags and seeking to better understand those with different opinions.
The Bogerts replied, arguing that the country’s political division is part of a deliberate effort to create chaos and prevent compromise.
The couple has experienced neighbors questioning their patriotism due to the flags they fly, including a neighbor from the Daughters of the American Revolution.
They fly the Christian flag on Sundays and initially worried the letter might be an attempt to persuade or recruit them but chose to respond honestly.
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President Donald Trump has renovated the White House Rose Garden by replacing the lawn with a white stone patio and adding statues of America's founders, such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. These changes are part of Trump's larger effort to redesign parts of the White House and leave a lasting impact on Washington, D.C.
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President Trump replaced the Rose Garden’s grass lawn with a white stone patio.
Several bronze statues of founding figures like George Washington, Alexander Hamilton, Ben Franklin, and Thomas Jefferson were placed in the garden.
The Thomas Jefferson statue was a gift from sculptor George Lundeen.
Some statues are on loan from anonymous lenders.
The Jefferson statue was intended to honor America’s 250th birthday on July Fourth.
The Rose Garden changes match the look of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.
These renovations are part of a wider plan by Trump to redesign areas in and around the White House, including adding a ballroom and helipad.
Trump also plans other projects in Washington, such as a statue garden near the National Mall.
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Senator Jon Ossoff criticized President Donald Trump at a rally, mentioning Trump's aide Natalie Harp in a way that some conservatives called sexist. This led to a public debate about whether Ossoff's remarks were unfair to Harp or a political attack, with discussions about sexism and professionalism in politics.
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Jon Ossoff, a Democratic senator from Georgia, spoke against President Trump at a recent rally.
Ossoff referred to Trump traveling with aide Natalie Harp on a separate plane during a security concern.
Conservatives including Newt Gingrich and Scott Jennings said Ossoff’s comment about Harp was sexist and demanded an apology.
Some conservative commentators expressed concern about the treatment of Harp as a professional woman.
Critics argue that the focus on sexism misses that Harp’s role and behavior have been questioned beyond her gender.
Natalie Harp is known for close involvement with President Trump, including unusual actions to stay near him and working without security clearance for a time.
The debate reflects wider tensions about political attacks, media coverage, and gender issues in U.S. politics.
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Two men in the UK were convicted for uploading explicit photos and videos of women on OnlyFans without their full permission. One man was found guilty of rape and controlling behavior, while the other pleaded guilty to voyeurism and received a suspended sentence.
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Alexander Tang uploaded 47 intimate photos and 4 videos of a woman to OnlyFans without her consent and earned money from it.
Dean Holmes coerced a woman to create an OnlyFans account and was found guilty of rape and controlling behavior.
Holmes operated the OnlyFans account from his phone and pressured the victim to post explicit content.
The victim felt ashamed and worried about her reputation after the images were shared publicly.
Tang’s victim learned about the posts after men contacted her on social media, unaware her pictures were used without permission.
Police confirmed Tang had sold the images digitally and removed the photos after a site check.
Domestic abuse charities warn that some women are forced to make content on sites like OnlyFans by abusive partners.
Holmes is set for sentencing on 25 September; Tang received a 26-week suspended prison sentence.
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Alayna Riozzi-Bodine, a teenager from New Jersey, was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin's lymphoma shortly before her senior year of high school. She underwent chemotherapy, using a cold cap to prevent hair loss, and after initially becoming cancer-free, her cancer returned and required a different treatment.
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Alayna Riozzi-Bodine was diagnosed with Stage 2 Hodgkin's lymphoma in September 2021.
Hodgkin's lymphoma is a cancer that affects immune system cells and often shows up as swollen lymph nodes.
Alayna used a cold cap during her first chemotherapy to help prevent hair loss.
The cold cap treatment was new for lymphoma patients and not yet approved for this use.
She successfully finished eight chemotherapy sessions and was declared cancer-free during her first year of college.
Less than a year later, scans showed the cancer had returned in a more aggressive form.
The second treatment did not allow the use of the cold cap, so she chose to shave her head.
Her experience strengthened her desire to become a nurse.
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The Westwood Islamic Community Center in Ohio was broken into for the third time, with vandals causing damage and stealing items. Community leaders suspect the attack is a hate crime, but they doubt President Donald Trump’s FBI will treat it as such amid rising Islamophobic rhetoric from some Republican politicians.
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The break-in occurred on August 3, with wire cutters used to enter the Westwood Islamic Community Center.
Vandals smashed glass on Quran posters, stole surveillance equipment, and left hateful messages.
This is the third break-in at the center in seven years; previous attacks featured racist graffiti.
Local police filed a report but did not follow up with further action, according to community members.
Hate and Islamophobic rhetoric from some Republican politicians, including President Trump, has increased recently.
Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed has been targeted with Islamophobic attacks after his primary win in Michigan.
A 65-member "Sharia-Free America caucus" was formed in Congress, promoting anti-Muslim views.
Somali Americans in Ohio have faced increased violence and immigration raids linked to false claims by President Trump.
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A child psychologist explains that kids can suffer from burnout, just like adults, but their symptoms often show in their behavior instead of words. Parents should watch for signs like unusual irritability, losing interest in activities, constant tiredness, and avoiding school or commitments.
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Burnout happens when children feel stressed for a long time, affecting their emotions and body.
Kids may not say they feel burnt out; their behavior changes instead.
Causes of burnout in children include school pressure, family problems, social media, and too many activities.
Five signs parents should watch for: irritability, losing interest in hobbies, constant tiredness, avoiding school or activities, and ongoing changes in mood or concentration.
One bad day isn’t usually a problem, but several warning signs over time means parents should pay attention.
Burnout symptoms in kids may look like being difficult, but it often means they are overwhelmed and exhausted.
Persistent tiredness alone doesn’t always mean burnout, but combined with mood and behavior changes it’s concerning.
Avoiding school or activities is often a way children show they are stressed, not just misbehavior.
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BigXthaPlug, a rapper from Texas, was arrested for driving while intoxicated, having marijuana, and illegally possessing a gun. He is currently in jail and was on bail from a similar arrest last year.
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BigXthaPlug’s real name is Xavier Landum.
He was stopped and arrested by Allen Police in Texas.
Charges include driving while intoxicated, marijuana possession, and illegal firearm possession.
He is being held in Collin County Jail.
He had previous arrests in 2022 and 2023 for similar charges.
BigXthaPlug is a rapper known for southern hip-hop, trap, and country-rap music.
He planned to release new music and was set to perform at the Country Rising festival but canceled due to a personal emergency.
He performed at the Wireless Festival in the UK in 2025 before releasing his latest album.
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The Trump administration plans to undo the 2001 Roadless Rule, which banned road building and logging on millions of acres of US national forests to protect wildlife and water. The rule mostly covers forest areas in the western US and Alaska and helps preserve clean water, healthy forests, and habitats for many animals.
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The Roadless Rule was established in 2001 by President Bill Clinton.
It prohibits building new roads and commercial logging in over 58 million acres of roadless national forests.
The rule protects forest health, wildlife habitats, clean drinking water, and recreational areas.
The Trump administration wants to remove the rule to allow more road construction and logging, citing economic development reasons.
Southeast Alaska’s Tongass National Forest is one of the largest roadless areas threatened by this change.
A 30-day public comment period will follow the formal proposal to repeal the rule.
Congress is also considering a law change to remove the Roadless Rule permanently.
The rule does not affect other forest uses like hiking, biking, grazing, or existing mining claims.
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President Donald Trump is taking steps to lower prices for consumers by waiving tariffs on some beef imports for 90 days. Despite these efforts, prices remain high due to factors like drought, costs, and previous trade limits, making it hard to reduce costs quickly.
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President Trump will temporarily lift tariffs on up to 300,000 metric tons of beef imports for 90 days, ending around the midterm elections.
Exporters agreed to a 25% price discount on beef imports, but it is unclear how much of the savings will reach consumers.
U.S. cattle producers oppose this move, saying cheaper imports could harm their business and herd recovery.
Ground beef prices in July averaged $6.89 per pound, about $3 higher than before the pandemic and 10% up from last year.
U.S. cattle supply is low due to drought and high costs, while imports have been limited by tariffs and restrictions.
The administration is also trying to lower other costs, such as mortgage rates, gas prices, and retail prices, with mixed results.
Prescription drug prices are an exception, with costs dropping the fastest in 60 years due to policies under both Trump and Biden.
Many Americans feel financially pressured, as wages are not rising faster than inflation, and consumer confidence has declined.
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported a small drop in kindergarten vaccination rates and a record increase in vaccine exemptions across the United States. Medical experts expressed concern that government actions and statements have caused confusion about vaccine safety, contributing to lower vaccination rates in some areas.
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Kindergarten vaccination rates for measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) dropped slightly from the previous year to 92.4%.
Non-medical vaccine exemptions among kindergarteners rose by 17%, from 3.6% to 4.2%, the largest single-year increase ever recorded.
About 280,000 kindergartners did not receive the MMR vaccine last school year.
Vaccination rates vary widely by state, with some areas having much lower coverage, such as Cleveland, Ohio, and states like Idaho and Utah.
The US is experiencing its worst year for measles since 1991, with hundreds of cases reported in some states.
Experts say the administration’s statements and policies have confused the public about vaccine safety and benefits.
Despite these issues, most American parents still vaccinate their children.
Measles vaccination has saved millions of lives globally since 2000 according to the World Health Organization.
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Todd Blanche, recently confirmed as U.S. attorney general, has expressed strong opposition to abortion rights. He plans to use his position to limit access to abortion, especially by targeting the mailing of the abortion pill mifepristone, despite its current safety and availability.
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Mifepristone, combined with misoprostol, is a safe and effective abortion pill developed in the 1980s.
Since the overturn of Roe v. Wade, abortion pills can be mailed even to states with abortion bans.
Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, was confirmed as attorney general on August 8 by a narrow party-line vote.
Blanche has publicly said he will work to make the Dobbs ruling, which ended federal abortion protections, permanent in all states.
He plans to enforce laws like the Comstock Act of 1873 to ban mailing abortion pills.
The previous Department of Justice under President Biden ruled that medical providers cannot be prosecuted for mailing abortion pills.
As attorney general, Blanche can reverse that policy and increase enforcement against abortion pill distribution.
Blanche has also indicated intentions to target states that protect abortion rights.
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The article tells the story of a woman whose husband had a stroke while she was far away. She learned that caring for someone recovering from a stroke involves practical support, patience, and helping them regain independence step by step.
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The husband suffered a stroke causing paralysis on his left side.
The wife was recording an audiobook in Los Angeles when she got the call from him in Wisconsin.
She helped by calling 911 and contacting a neighbor to check on him.
Paramedics had to force entry because he was unable to move for about 12 hours.
The wife experienced caregiving as exhausting, repetitive, and sometimes scary.
She had to learn when to help and when to encourage her husband to do things on his own.
Small goals, like getting a glass of water, became important steps toward his independence.
The story shows that love in caregiving includes supporting someone without doing everything for them.
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