The UK has approved a new daily weight-loss pill called Foundayo, made by Eli Lilly, to treat obesity and type 2 diabetes. People can get it privately with a prescription, but it is not yet available on the NHS for weight loss.
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Foundayo is made by Eli Lilly, the same company behind the Mounjaro jab.
It is the first weight-loss pill approved in Europe for use in the UK.
Foundayo is a type of medicine called a GLP-1, which helps reduce appetite.
The pill can be used immediately by the NHS for type 2 diabetes treatment.
Eli Lilly plans to ask NHS advisers to recommend Foundayo for weight loss on the NHS.
Foundayo is cheaper and easier to take than some other weight-loss pills, like Wegovy.
It can be taken anytime, unlike Wegovy, which must be taken on an empty stomach.
Side effects may include nausea, diarrhea, constipation, and vomiting.
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Ukraine's military intelligence said it carried out a drone attack on Russia's advanced S-400 air defense system in Crimea, causing significant damage. The strike targeted missile launchers and a control antenna, dealing a costly blow to Russia's military presence on the peninsula.
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Ukraine's military intelligence agency, GUR, released a video showing an attack on two S-400 missile launchers and a command antenna in Crimea.
The S-400 system is Russia's most advanced air defense, able to hit targets up to 250 miles away.
The damage is estimated to be worth tens of millions of dollars according to Ukraine's report.
The strike reportedly happened in early August, but Ukraine did not share detailed information about the operation.
Russia has reported several Ukrainian drone incursions in Crimea around the same time, but it is unclear if they are related to this attack.
Crimea was annexed by Russia in 2014 and remains a key focus in Ukraine's efforts to retake occupied land.
Ukraine has increased attacks on Crimea recently, using drones to disrupt supplies and logistics from Russia.
Ukraine has also targeted Russian naval forces and oil facilities near Crimea to weaken Moscow's hold on the region.
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A strong earthquake of magnitude 7.4 struck Colombia on August 10, 2026, causing at least 20 deaths, injuring many people, and collapsing several buildings. The quake's center was near the town of San José del Palmar in the northwest, and it affected multiple cities including Pereira, Manizales, and Cali.
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The earthquake happened at 7:34 a.m. local time with an epicenter in San José del Palmar, Chocó department.
San José del Palmar is a small town with about 4,700 residents.
At least 20 people died due to the earthquake, with deaths reported in Pereira and Manizales.
More than a dozen buildings collapsed in affected cities, trapping people inside.
Cali reported 19 collapsed structures and requested help for rescue operations.
The Colombian Geological Service said it was the largest earthquake in Colombia in the last ten years.
Two aftershocks followed with magnitudes of 2.8 and 4.8.
The government set up a unified command center to coordinate emergency relief and the president of Colombia traveled to one of the hardest-hit cities, Pereira.
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A psychotherapist named Katie Rose shared four habits that can help parents raise resilient children. These habits include limiting choices for kids, protecting their childhood, connecting with their feelings before correcting, and modeling healthy ways to handle stress.
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Giving young children fewer choices helps them feel less overwhelmed and builds trust with caregivers.
Children need to feel safe and protected from adult worries for healthy emotional growth.
Parents should keep communication honest but simple, and allow time for rest and free play.
Accepting children’s emotions before correcting them helps kids learn from mistakes and handle setbacks.
Children learn resilience by watching adults manage stress in healthy ways, such as deep breathing and flexible thinking.
Praise effort and persistence rather than just results to encourage learning and growth.
Parents should gradually give children more responsibility as they grow and become more confident.
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A large wildfire is burning internationally protected heathland in the New Forest after a van caught fire on the A31 road near Ringwood. More than 120 firefighters are working to control the blaze, which threatens rare species and important natural areas.
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The fire began when a van caught fire on the A31 near Ringwood and spread to nearby heathland.
The heathland is internationally protected and home to many rare animals and plants, including all six native UK reptiles.
Over 120 firefighters are involved, using fire engines, off-road vehicles, and drones to monitor and fight the fire.
The fire covers about one square kilometre and is in a difficult rural area.
Nearby residents may have fire hoses laid across their properties to access water from a local lake.
The fire has damaged road surfaces, safety barriers, and fencing along the A31, requiring later repairs.
Police moved 23 abandoned vehicles left by motorists due to road closures.
Emergency services from several regions are responding as multiple wildfires have increased demand on firefighting resources in the UK.
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A family in California shares their home with wild black bears that visit their backyard pool to swim and play with toys. The family has learned to live peacefully with the bears by giving them space and not leaving food or water outside.
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The family lives in the foothills of Los Angeles, near a forest with no fence separating their pool.
Black bears are common in California, with up to 71,000 estimated in the state.
California’s black bears come in various colors, different from the extinct grizzly bears.
Bears visit homes to find food or water, and this family’s pool is a regular spot for them.
The family records videos of the bears swimming and playing with their daughter’s toys.
They avoid leaving food or water outside to not attract the bears.
The family enjoys watching mother bears bring their cubs to the pool in spring.
They respect the bears by giving them space and appreciating the chance to live alongside wildlife.
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A trial has started for a former gang leader accused of planning the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed rapper Tupac Shakur in Las Vegas. This case remained unsolved for nearly 30 years and is a significant moment in music and criminal history.
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The accused is a former street gang leader.
Tupac Shakur was killed in a drive-by shooting in Las Vegas in 1996.
Jury selection for the trial began recently.
The case was unsolved for about three decades.
Tupac Shakur was a famous hip-hop star.
The trial is seen as important in the history of rap music.
The shooting happened during a time of intense rivalry in the music world.
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A Ukrainian drone attack on the Taneko oil refinery in Nizhnekamsk, Russia, killed at least 13 people. This strike is one of the deadliest Ukrainian attacks deep inside Russia since the war began in 2022, as Ukraine continues long-range strikes targeting Russian military and industrial sites.
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The drone strike hit the Taneko refinery in Nizhnekamsk, about 1,200 km from the Ukrainian border.
At least 13 people died, including nine killed in a drone attack on a hostel.
Seven of the victims were Uzbek citizens, according to the Uzbek consulate.
Nizhnekamsk hosts a major oil refinery and petrochemical plants owned by Tatneft.
Ukrainian forces aim to weaken Russia’s war capability by targeting key industrial and military sites far from the frontline.
Russia’s authorities opened a criminal case accusing Ukraine of terrorism over the attack.
Ukraine has also targeted other industrial facilities and warehouses in Russia and occupied territories recently.
Ukraine claims its drones are destroying Russian air defenses, creating paths for more attacks inside Russia.
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Country singer Riley Green will release a new album called "That's Just Me" in mid-September. He recently discussed the album on the CBS Mornings show.
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Riley Green is a country music artist.
His new album is titled "That's Just Me."
The album will come out in mid-September.
He appeared on CBS Mornings to talk about the album.
The interview was shown on CBS News.
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Researchers used brain scans to find that dogs can tell the difference between various unhappy human faces, such as fearful and angry. The study showed dogs’ brains react differently to happy, neutral, and different negative emotional expressions.
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Dogs’ brains can distinguish happy faces from neutral faces.
Dogs’ brains can tell apart fearful faces from angry or sad faces but have a harder time distinguishing angry from sad faces.
The study used MRI scans of dogs that were trained to stay still while awake.
Different brain areas showed activity linked to processing emotions and rewards when dogs saw happy faces.
The study included two experiments with 8 and then 12 pet dogs, mostly border collies.
Researchers used machine learning to analyze brain activity patterns.
Dogs might need extra cues like body language to fully understand some human emotions.
The research had limits, including small sample size and only healthy dogs without behavioral problems.
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A mother named Elizabeth Waddell has gone missing in Grenada. Her husband said he spoke with people who were on jet skis and who saw and talked to her on July 22.
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Elizabeth Waddell is missing in Grenada.
Her husband spoke with jet skiers who claim to have seen and talked to her.
The sighting allegedly took place on July 22.
The case is recent and ongoing, with updates still coming in.
Authorities and media are paying attention to this disappearance.
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A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia near San Jose del Palmar, killing at least 20 people and causing damage in several cities. Authorities in Colombia and nearby Ecuador are assessing the damage and urging people to stay alert for aftershocks.
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The earthquake occurred on Monday near San Jose del Palmar in Colombia’s Choco region.
The quake’s depth was about 107 km (66 miles) underground.
Initial reports said at least 20 people died, including 18 in Pereira and 2 in Manizales.
The quake caused building damage and injuries, especially in Quibdo, the capital of Choco.
Residents in Bogotá heard alarms but no serious damage or injuries were reported there.
Colombia and Ecuador emergency teams are working to assess and respond to the earthquake.
There was no tsunami warning issued after the earthquake.
This quake happened shortly after deadly earthquakes struck Venezuela in late June, killing over 6,000 people.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) has recommended starting a large human trial of the Ervebo vaccine in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo). This trial aims to find out if the vaccine can protect people against a new deadly strain of Ebola spreading in the area.
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The WHO’s vaccine experts made this recommendation on a Friday.
Ervebo is the only existing Ebola vaccine that is officially approved.
The trial is planned to test if Ervebo can protect against a new strain of the Ebola virus.
The outbreak is currently happening in DR Congo.
Ebola is a serious disease that can cause severe illness and death.
The trial involves vaccinating people to see how well the vaccine works against this strain.
The goal is to have a vaccine available for the public to control the outbreak.
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A contest was held to find people who look like characters from the children’s show Paw Patrol. The winners appeared on CBS Mornings to celebrate the upcoming premiere of "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie" on August 14.
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The contest was for fans who resemble Paw Patrol characters.
Winners were invited to appear on the CBS Mornings show.
The event was linked to promoting "Paw Patrol: The Dino Movie."
The movie’s premiere date is August 14.
Paw Patrol is a popular children’s television series.
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A strong 7.4-magnitude earthquake hit western Colombia, causing buildings to collapse and injuring people. At least 20 people died, and rescue efforts are underway in multiple cities, including Cali and Pereira.
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The earthquake struck near San Jose Del Palmar in Colombia’s Choco region at a depth of 66 miles.
At least 20 buildings collapsed in Cali, trapping some residents inside.
The death toll has reached at least 20 people, including 18 in Pereira and 2 in Manizales.
Several cities reported serious damage to buildings and infrastructure.
Six airports in western Colombia suspended operations due to damage.
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella will oversee recovery efforts and set up an emergency center.
The quake affected neighboring Ecuador and triggered evacuations.
This earthquake follows two deadly earthquakes in Venezuela in June.
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Police in Jharkhand, India, used batons, tear gas, and water cannons to stop protesters. The protesters were marching to the state assembly to ask for changes in the examination system after claims of cheating in government job tests.
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The protests took place in the Indian state of Jharkhand.
Protesters were demanding reforms in the state's exam system.
The protests were sparked by alleged cheating in government hiring exams.
Police used batons (sticks), tear gas (a chemical that causes eye and breathing irritation), and water cannons to disperse protesters.
The protesters were trying to reach the state assembly building.
The issue relates to recruitment for government jobs.
Authorities responded forcefully to the demonstrations.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that Israel’s military will not leave Gaza unless the group Hamas gives up its weapons. The White House has not responded to Netanyahu’s rejection of President Trump’s plan for Gaza.
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Netanyahu stated Israel will only withdraw from Gaza if Hamas disarms.
He made this statement on Sunday.
Hamas is the group controlling Gaza and considered a militant organization by Israel.
President Trump proposed a deal regarding Gaza, which Netanyahu dismissed.
The White House has not commented on Netanyahu’s statement or the deal.
The situation concerns security and control in the Gaza region.
Netanyahu is Israel’s current Prime Minister.
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There is a big rush in the UK to buy special glasses to safely view a partial solar eclipse happening this Wednesday. Many shops have sold out, and online orders may not arrive in time. Experts say ordinary sunglasses are not safe and suggest alternative ways to watch the eclipse without looking directly at the sun.
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UK stores are running out of solar eclipse glasses before Wednesday’s event.
Online orders for eclipse glasses often will not arrive before the eclipse.
The Royal Observatory Greenwich has sold out of glasses due to high demand.
Ordinary sunglasses are not safe for looking at a solar eclipse.
Some people are sharing glasses among family members due to shortages.
One expert imported 300,000 glasses but many are already distributed or delayed.
Alternatives to direct viewing include using household items with small holes to project the eclipse image safely.
Past eclipses have caused vision problems for people who looked at the sun without protection.
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Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a U.S.-backed 15-point peace plan to disarm Hamas in Gaza, but the U.S. does not see this as final. The plan involves disarming Hamas, withdrawing Israeli forces from parts of Gaza, and deploying an international stabilization force to help secure the area.
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Netanyahu said Israel will not withdraw from Gaza until Hamas is fully disarmed, including both heavy and light weapons.
The new peace plan was announced by President Donald Trump and includes a phased disarmament of Hamas and other armed groups.
Hamas officials have agreed to the plan but require Israel’s full compliance.
The White House has not officially commented but reportedly understands Netanyahu’s political position and supports restraint in Gaza.
An international stabilization force (ISF) is planned to help secure Gaza alongside a new Palestinian police force.
The first ISF base is expected to be built in Rafah, southern Gaza, by the end of the month.
Some Israeli politicians, including right-wing members, oppose the plan, doubting Hamas’s intentions and the sequencing of disarmament.
The UK and European Union have welcomed the plan as a positive step toward peace in the region.
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A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 hit Colombia, causing buildings to fall and widespread damage. The earthquake affected many areas and was reported by CBS News.
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The earthquake measured 7.4 on the Richter scale.
It struck parts of Colombia.
Buildings were damaged and some collapsed.
The damage was widespread across the affected areas.
CBS News reporter Rob Marciano covered the event.
The earthquake caused concern for safety and emergency responses.
Authorities likely began assessing the situation after the quake.
Details on casualties or aftershocks were not included in the report.
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