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NASA will end its MAVEN mission after losing contact with the spacecraft for six months. MAVEN, launched in 2014 to study Mars' atmosphere, operated for over ten years before going silent in December 2025.
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MAVEN stands for Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution.
The spacecraft entered orbit around Mars in 2014.
The original mission was planned for 1-2 years, but MAVEN lasted more than a decade.
Contact with MAVEN was lost in December 2025 and remained silent for six months.
NASA believes the spacecraft is still orbiting Mars but cannot communicate with it.
MAVEN helped scientists learn about atmospheric escape, which is when gases leave a planet’s atmosphere.
The probe also acted as a communication relay between Earth and Mars surface robots.
Other Mars orbiters will now take over communication duties.
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A new report says that if fighting in Iran causes long-lasting problems in energy supplies, it could hurt the world economy badly. Many countries might go into recession, and more people could lose their jobs.
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The report was released by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) on Wednesday.
It focuses on the effects of the war in Iran on global energy supplies.
A long disruption in energy would make the global economy weaker.
Many countries could face recessions, which means their economies would shrink.
Unemployment rates could rise as a result of these economic difficulties.
The report emphasizes the serious global impact if energy flow is interrupted for a long time.
Iran’s conflict is the main cause of these potential energy problems affecting many countries.
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Activists in London attempted to put up a statue of Marwan Barghouti in Parliament Square. The police stopped them from doing this. Barghouti is a Palestinian leader who has been in an Israeli prison since 2002.
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Activists wanted to place a statue of Marwan Barghouti in London’s Parliament Square.
The police prevented the statue from being installed.
Marwan Barghouti is a Palestinian political figure.
He is often called the ‘Palestinian Mandela’.
Barghouti has been imprisoned by Israel since 2002.
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A dog owner, Tabitha Doepel, accidentally left her dog outside for a several hours early one morning while very tired from a long workweek. The dog, Wednesday, was caught on security camera crying to be let back inside. The owner felt bad but later gave the dog many treats and said the dog quickly forgave her.
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Tabitha Doepel was very sleep-deprived after working seven days in a row.
Her dog, Wednesday, a pit bull mix, begged to go outside at 3 a.m. and she let her out.
Doepel then went back to bed and forgot the dog was outside.
Wednesday was outside alone, crying and trying to get back in until Doepel’s husband heard her at 6 a.m. and let her in.
The dog’s cries were caught on a security camera, which Doepel shared on TikTok.
Doepel felt guilty but said it was a mistake caused by exhaustion.
Experts note that lack of sleep can affect memory and attention, which may explain the error.
After the incident, Doepel gave the dog many treats and said Wednesday remains well cared for with multiple beds and good food.
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A special team from the U.S. Coast Guard is searching the waters near the Sea of Abaco in the Bahamas. They are looking for evidence related to Lynette Hooker, a mother from Michigan who is missing.
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The Coast Guard team includes trained divers and investigators.
Their search area is the Sea of Abaco in the Bahamas.
Lynette Hooker is a missing mother from Michigan.
The search is part of an ongoing investigation to find clues or evidence.
CBS News is reporting on this effort, with Cristian Benavides providing coverage.
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A new drug called mirvetuximab soravtansine is now available on the NHS for ovarian cancer patients. This drug targets cancer cells directly, causing fewer side effects and helping patients live longer and feel better than with traditional chemotherapy.
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The drug is designed to deliver chemotherapy directly to cancer cells, reducing harm to the rest of the body.
It is known as a "biological missile" or "Trojan horse" therapy because it uses antibodies to target specific cancer cell markers.
Mirvetuximab extends average survival time from 12.8 months to 16.5 months for patients with hard-to-treat ovarian cancer.
About 400 patients a year in England could benefit from this treatment.
The therapy has fewer side effects, allowing patients to keep their hair and have more energy.
The drug is given by infusion every three weeks, compared to weekly chemotherapy sessions.
The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has approved the drug for ovarian, peritoneal, and fallopian tube cancers that have the correct markers and no longer respond to chemotherapy.
NHS England will fund the treatment, with other UK nations following similar or their own rules.
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Israel and Lebanon have agreed to a full ceasefire that depends on Hezbollah stopping its attacks and pulling back its forces south of the Litani River. A joint statement from the U.S., Israel, and Lebanon confirmed this agreement, but it is not yet clear if Hezbollah will accept these conditions.
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Israel and Lebanon agreed to a full ceasefire.
The ceasefire depends on Hezbollah stopping attacks.
Hezbollah must also withdraw its forces from south of the Litani River.
The agreement was announced by the U.S., Israel, and Lebanon together.
Hezbollah has said it would agree to a full ceasefire before, but details are still uncertain.
It is not confirmed if Hezbollah will accept the terms set by Israel and Lebanon.
The situation is still developing and may change.
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President Donald Trump wants to handle talks about the conflict in Lebanon separately from negotiations about the war between the US and Iran. He has asked Israel to stop attacking Lebanon, but attacks continue, making it harder to reach an agreement with Iran, which says the two issues must be discussed together.
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President Donald Trump aims to separate discussions on the Lebanon conflict from talks on the US-Iran war.
He has urged Israel to stop attacks on Lebanon.
Attacks in southern Lebanon are ongoing despite these requests.
Iran considers the Lebanon conflict and US-Iran war negotiations as linked and inseparable.
Continued attacks in Lebanon complicate progress in talks with Iran.
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Iran's foreign minister said talks to end the Middle East war have made no real progress after recent strikes by the US and Iran. Meanwhile, President Donald Trump said the negotiations might lead to a deal soon, possibly over the weekend.
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Iran’s foreign minister said there is no real progress in peace talks despite ongoing negotiations.
Recent violence includes an Iranian drone strike on Kuwait International Airport, killing one person and wounding 63.
President Donald Trump expressed optimism about the talks and hopes for a breakthrough soon.
Trump wants to separate peace talks about the Lebanon-Israel conflict from those between the US and Iran.
Iranian officials warn that an Israeli attack on Beirut could restart the war on a large scale.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Iran’s nuclear materials are a key issue in the talks.
Washington demands Iran reduce its nuclear activities, hand over enriched uranium, and keep the Strait of Hormuz open for oil shipping.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards denied attacking Kuwait airport and blamed US missile defenses for the incident.
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Israel and Lebanon agreed to continue their ceasefire and to set up special security zones in Lebanon where Hezbollah fighters will not be allowed. The two countries are holding US-mediated talks and plan to meet again in June to work toward a full peace and security agreement.
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Israel and Lebanon renewed a fragile ceasefire agreement.
They plan to create "pilot" security zones in Lebanon that Hezbollah militants must leave.
The Lebanese army will have exclusive control over these zones, excluding non-state groups like Hezbollah.
The ceasefire depends on Hezbollah stopping all attacks and leaving areas south of the Litani River.
Lebanon and Israel do not have formal diplomatic ties but are engaging in talks mediated by the US.
The next round of talks on political and security issues is set for the week of June 22.
Iran supports Hezbollah and wants Israeli attacks on Lebanon to stop, linking this to broader conflicts.
President Donald Trump supports separating peace talks between Lebanon-Israel and the US-Iran conflicts.
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Kuwait shared video footage that it says shows an Iranian drone hitting Terminal 1 at Kuwait International Airport. The strike caused one death, many injuries, and damaged the terminal. Iran's military group had blamed a US missile for the damage.
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Kuwait released security camera footage of the attack at its international airport.
The footage shows a drone strike on Terminal 1.
One person died and dozens were hurt in the attack.
The airport terminal was badly damaged.
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said a US Patriot missile caused the damage.
Kuwait disagrees and says the footage proves Iran was responsible.
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A study found that hospitals in England with higher empathy scores tend to have better patient outcomes, improved staff wellbeing, and lower costs on temporary staff. The empathy scores were based on factors like hospital culture, leadership, and how well healthcare workers understand and listen to patients.
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The study rated NHS trusts in England for empathy using data on culture, leadership, and practitioner empathy.
Higher empathy scores were linked to better chances of receiving a “good” or “outstanding” rating for patient safety and effectiveness.
Hospitals with higher empathy had less staff burnout and fewer absences.
These hospitals also spent less money on agency staff and external consultants.
Empathy helps patients feel listened to, leading to better diagnosis and care.
The study used publicly available data including Care Quality Commission ratings and NHS staff surveys.
The average empathy score among NHS trusts was 6 out of 10.
The research is provisional and has not yet been peer-reviewed.
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Text messages reveal that Darren Jones, a close ally of Prime Minister Starmer, sent supportive messages to Peter Mandelson after Mandelson was removed as UK ambassador to the US. Some government messages were deleted or missing, raising concerns about transparency during a recent cabinet reshuffle involving Mandelson.
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Peter Mandelson was dismissed as UK ambassador to the US in September due to his close friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.
Darren Jones, chief secretary to the prime minister, sent him messages expressing sympathy and asking for advice on the cabinet reshuffle.
Jones criticized then-business secretary Jonathan Reynolds and mentioned losing faith in his advisers due to trade union influence.
Jones wanted a senior government position such as business secretary, technology secretary, or energy secretary.
Jones and other ministers said some messages were deleted or lost after phone changes or use of disappearing messages.
Mandelson refused to share his phone messages related to the inquiry.
The government released over 1,500 pages of documents but some information is still withheld due to a police investigation into Mandelson.
Former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney had exchanged messages with Mandelson before the reshuffle, which have not been disclosed.
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The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran continues, even though both sides have exchanged attacks overnight. Iran attacked Kuwait’s largest airport, causing one death and many injuries, while Israel’s military actions in Lebanon are adding tension to the situation.
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The U.S. and Iran have a fragile ceasefire that is still in place.
Despite the ceasefire, both countries exchanged gunfire during the night.
Iran attacked Kuwait’s main airport, resulting in one person killed and many injured.
Israel is currently conducting military operations in Lebanon.
These Israel-Lebanon actions are creating additional pressure on the ceasefire.
There are rare public disagreements between President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu about the situation.
The information was reported by Nick Schifrin.
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A new study found that older adults who eat a lot of ultra-processed foods have a higher chance of getting dementia and memory problems. The study showed a 58% higher risk of dementia and a 46% higher risk of cognitive decline in people with diets high in these foods.
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Ultra-processed foods are foods that are heavily processed and often contain many added ingredients.
People who ate high amounts of these foods had a 58% greater chance of developing dementia.
The same group had a 46% increased risk of cognitive impairment, which means problems with thinking and memory.
The study focused on older adults and their diet habits.
Researchers suggest limiting ultra-processed foods to protect brain health.
The findings were reported by CBS News medical correspondent Dr. Céline Gounder.
The study adds to growing evidence on the impact of food quality on brain health.
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Poland and Lithuania are discussing how they might take a larger role in NATO’s nuclear deterrence, which involves U.S. nuclear weapons in Europe. These talks are early, and neither country has confirmed plans to host nuclear weapons, but they want to strengthen NATO’s defense at a time when President Donald Trump is reducing U.S. conventional forces in Europe.
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Poland and Lithuania are involved in talks about expanding their roles in NATO’s nuclear deterrence.
NATO’s nuclear deterrence in Europe is built around U.S. nuclear weapons stationed in several European countries.
Poland denies any current plans to host U.S. nuclear weapons, calling it a serious political issue.
Lithuania confirms it is not just watching but actively participating in these discussions.
The U.S. has nuclear weapons in Belgium, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Turkey, and the UK as part of NATO sharing.
Poland has expressed interest in playing a bigger role since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022.
The U.S. is cautious about placing nuclear weapons closer to Russia, fearing it could be seen as too provocative.
NATO says it regularly reviews its nuclear deterrence based on security needs, independent of changes in U.S. conventional forces in Europe.
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Ukraine reported that it attacked an oil depot in St. Petersburg, Russia, using drones that traveled over 600 miles to hit the target. Meanwhile, the UK’s prime minister spoke out against violent protests caused by the death of a teenager, and a fire in a New Delhi hotel killed at least 21 people. U.S. federal prosecutors are also investigating former Representative George Santos.
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Ukraine used drones to strike an oil depot in St. Petersburg, Russia.
The drones flew more than 600 miles to reach the target.
The UK prime minister condemned violent protests following a teenager’s death.
A hotel fire in New Delhi resulted in at least 21 deaths.
U.S. federal prosecutors are investigating former Representative George Santos.
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Health officials say efforts to control the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo are improving but the virus is still spreading. More than 340 cases have been confirmed, and the outbreak has reached Uganda.
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The Ebola outbreak is happening in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Over 340 cases of Ebola have been confirmed so far.
The virus has spread beyond DRC into neighboring Uganda.
The World Health Organization is involved in the response.
Health workers say the situation is improving but remains serious.
The outbreak is ongoing and still a public health concern.
Reporting comes from Kinshasa, the capital of the DRC.
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The U.S. and Iran have increased attacks despite a ceasefire announced two months ago. Iran attacked Kuwait International Airport, killing one person and injuring many, claiming it was retaliation for U.S. strikes on Iranian military sites. The U.S. said its actions were for self-defense.
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The U.S. and Iran declared a ceasefire nearly two months ago.
Despite the ceasefire, tensions have risen with new attacks.
Iran bombed Kuwait International Airport overnight.
One person was killed and dozens were wounded in the Iran strike.
Iran says its attack was to respond to U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets.
The U.S. states that its strikes were acts of self-defense.
This conflict is one of the most intense exchanges since the ceasefire began.
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Henry Nowak, an 18-year-old university student, was killed on December 3 as he walked home in Southampton. CCTV, body camera footage, and a 999 emergency call helped reveal the details of the murder, which involved a false racial abuse claim by the suspect, Vickrum Digwa.
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Henry Nowak was 18 years old and a first-year university student.
He was attacked and stabbed on his way home in Southampton.
Henry told police he had been stabbed before he was handcuffed.
The suspect, Vickrum Digwa, falsely said Henry had racially abused him.
CCTV and police bodycam footage captured the event.
The 999 emergency call was made by the suspect’s brother, Gurpreet Digwa.
The attack happened after Henry was out with friends on the night of December 3.
The case highlights issues related to knife crime in England.
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