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The U.S. military conducted its second defensive strike this week against Iran after seeing hostile actions from the Iranian military. The Trump administration also added new economic sanctions on Iran's agency controlling shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing tensions in the region.
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The U.S. military shot down four Iranian drones and struck a military base preparing to launch another drone.
These actions were taken because the drones threatened the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil and gas shipments.
President Donald Trump warned Iran that the U.S. would “finish the job” if no agreement is reached.
The U.S. imposed new sanctions targeting Iran’s agency managing shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Trump administration is also seeking deals with drone companies to boost U.S. drone production.
Israel warned residents of southern Lebanese city Tyre to evacuate ahead of military action against Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group.
The European Central Bank’s chief economist said energy price shocks from the conflict may keep inflation high for some time.
President Trump’s administration emphasized that no one would control the Strait of Hormuz under any future deal, but the U.S. would monitor the area closely.
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A new report warns that many young people in Britain could remain unemployed without major changes to welfare programs. The news also covers rising energy bills and political debates within the Labour Party about welfare and climate policies.
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A report by former Labour minister Alan Milburn warns one in six young people may be unemployed without welfare reform.
Over half of young people not in work or education (called NEETs) have never had a job.
The report suggests more funding is needed for training and support schemes for young people.
Energy bills in Britain are expected to rise by about 13%, making it harder for families to heat their homes.
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair criticized Labour’s net zero energy policy, calling it unrealistic.
A former British ambassador to the US, Lord Peter Mandelson, reportedly gave political advice outside his official role.
The rising costs of living are linked to international conflicts, affecting prices on mortgages, energy, fuel, and food.
The news mentions concerns about swimming safety after deaths during a heatwave, and security measures for England’s World Cup base involving drone technology.
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Ben Rhodes, who advised President Obama on foreign policy, talked about the 2015 agreement with Iran and the ongoing conflict in Iran. He also discussed President Donald Trump’s remarks about the 2015 deal.
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Ben Rhodes was a foreign policy adviser and speechwriter for President Obama.
The 2015 Iran deal refers to an agreement between Iran and several countries about Iran’s nuclear program.
Rhodes spoke about the current war happening in Iran.
He also commented on what President Trump has said regarding the 2015 Iran deal.
The conversation happened on CBS News.
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"Dark Waters" is a movie about a lawyer named Rob who discovers a company is polluting a local stream. As he investigates, he finds out the pollution problem is much bigger than he first thought.
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The movie is called "Dark Waters."
The main character, Rob, is a corporate lawyer.
Rob becomes involved in a case against a polluting company.
The pollution affects a local stream.
The damage caused by the company is very large in scale.
The movie’s length is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
It was first shown in 2019.
"Dark Waters" contains some strong language.
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Some health officials have advised doctors to stop prescribing certain peptides. Dr. Céline Gounder explains what peptides are and why some doctors worry about their safety.
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Peptides are small pieces of proteins that affect the body’s functions.
Some peptides are prescribed by doctors for health purposes.
Health officials have raised concerns about the safety of some peptides.
Due to these concerns, they recommend doctors stop prescribing certain types.
Dr. Céline Gounder provides explanations about peptides on CBS News.
The report aims to inform viewers about the potential risks involved with peptides.
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Iran fired four drones toward a U.S. Navy ship and a commercial ship, but the U.S. military shot down the drones and attacked an Iranian drone base on the ground. This happened during ongoing U.S.-Iran talks to end conflict, and it was the second attack in two days.
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Iran launched four one-way drones at a U.S. Navy ship and a commercial ship.
The U.S. military intercepted the drones and destroyed an Iranian drone launching unit on land.
This is the second drone clash between the U.S. and Iran in 48 hours.
The incidents occurred while the U.S. and Iran are negotiating a peace deal.
President Trump said he is not in a hurry to make a deal with Iran.
Trump suggested Iran might be waiting out the U.S. midterm elections to gain an advantage.
Trump mentioned his endorsed candidates won key primary elections recently.
The situation is developing and more updates are expected.
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The U.S. military shot down four Iranian attack drones and attacked an Iranian ground control station in Bandar Abbas. The station was preparing to launch a fifth drone.
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The U.S. military intercepted four Iranian one-way attack drones and destroyed them.
They targeted and struck a ground control station in Bandar Abbas, Iran.
The ground control station was preparing to launch a fifth drone.
Bandar Abbas is a port city located on Iran’s southern coast.
A U.S. official confirmed the actions but spoke anonymously.
The incident shows continued tensions between the U.S. and Iran over military actions.
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Uganda has closed its border with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) for four weeks to stop the spread of Ebola. At least seven Ebola cases, including one death, have been confirmed, and many people are being watched for possible infection.
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Uganda closed its border with the DRC for four weeks.
The border closure is a response to an Ebola outbreak.
Seven Ebola cases have been confirmed so far.
One person has died from Ebola in this outbreak.
Hundreds of people are being monitored for signs of the disease.
The closure aims to prevent Ebola from spreading between the two countries.
Ebola is a serious infectious disease that can cause severe illness and death.
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Israeli airstrikes killed Mohammed Odeh, the new military leader of Hamas’ armed wing, along with his family in Gaza City. The strikes happened amid ongoing conflict and coincided with the Muslim holiday Eid al-Adha, a time usually for celebration but this year marked by violence and suffering in Gaza.
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Mohammed Odeh, the new head of Hamas’ military wing, was killed by an Israeli airstrike on Tuesday.
Odeh died along with his wife and two children during the strike in Gaza City.
At least seven people were killed in additional airstrikes in Gaza City on Wednesday.
Tens of people, including many children, were injured in these attacks.
Odeh was involved with Hamas for over 30 years and helped found its armed wing.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said Israel will continue targeting Hamas leaders linked to the October 7, 2023 attack on Israel.
Thousands attended a joint funeral for Odeh and his family, covering their bodies with Hamas flags.
The violence occurred during Eid al-Adha, an important Muslim holiday, causing sorrow instead of celebration for many in Gaza.
Around 90% of Gaza’s 2 million people are displaced and live in temporary shelters following the ongoing war.
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New forensic evidence challenges Brian Hooker's story about where he was on the night his wife, Lynette, disappeared in the Bahamas. This information raises doubts about his account of the events.
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Brian Hooker’s wife, Lynette, went missing in the Bahamas.
Brian Hooker gave an account of where he was on the night Lynette disappeared.
Recent forensic evidence does not match Brian Hooker’s version of events.
The evidence calls into question his description of his location that night.
The case is being reported by CBS News, with Cristian Benavides providing details.
The situation involves ongoing investigation related to Lynette’s disappearance.
The new evidence could affect how the disappearance case is understood.
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The U.S. military carried out strikes on a military site in Iran that threatened American forces and commercial ships. A U.S. official said the strikes were defensive and that the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran is still holding.
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The U.S. conducted airstrikes targeting an Iranian military facility.
The strikes aimed to defend American forces and commercial shipping.
A U.S. official confirmed these actions to CBS News.
Despite the strikes, the U.S.-Iran ceasefire remains in effect.
Reuters was the first to report the new strikes.
The military facility targeted posed a threat to U.S. interests.
President Trump is currently the U.S. President during these events.
The situation remains fluid and news is still developing.
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Five gold miners were found alive after being trapped for more than a week in a flooded cave in Laos following heavy monsoon rains. Rescue teams are still searching for two other miners who remain missing inside the cave.
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Seven gold miners were trapped in a cave in Laos due to flooding caused by monsoon rains.
Five miners have been found alive by rescue teams.
The miners were isolated inside the cave for over a week.
Two miners are still missing and have not been located yet.
Rescue operations are ongoing to find the missing miners.
The flooding in the cave was caused by heavy seasonal rain known as the monsoon.
The incident has drawn attention to the dangers faced by miners in underground environments.
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Matthew Perry, the actor known for "Friends," died in 2023 after receiving a ketamine injection. His longtime personal assistant pleaded guilty to conspiracy and was sentenced to more than three years in prison for giving the fatal injection.
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Matthew Perry died in 2023 by drowning in his hot tub.
He was under the influence of ketamine at the time of his death.
Perry’s longtime personal assistant gave him the ketamine injection.
The assistant pleaded guilty to conspiracy related to the injection.
The assistant was sentenced to over three years in prison.
Ketamine is a drug that can cause loss of consciousness and other effects.
The case was reported by CBS News.
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Uganda has temporarily closed its border with the Congo due to a rise in suspected cases of a rare Ebola virus type called Bundibugyo. This decision follows confirmed cases in Uganda after health workers were exposed to the virus from patients crossing from Congo.
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Uganda closed its border with Congo immediately to stop the spread of a rare Ebola virus type.
The outbreak involves the Bundibugyo type of Ebola, which has no approved medicines or vaccines.
Ugandan health workers got infected after contact with Congolese patients who crossed before the outbreak was declared on May 15.
The border will only allow emergency crossings for outbreak response, humanitarian aid, cargo, or security.
People crossing from Congo under emergency must stay in isolation for 21 days.
Congo has confirmed over 100 Ebola cases in this outbreak.
Ebola spreads through close contact with body fluids of sick or dead patients.
Health workers and family caregivers are at highest risk of catching Ebola.
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President Donald Trump said he will continue to wait for a peace deal with Iran, even though control of Congress is important in the upcoming November elections. He stated that he is not focused on the midterm elections when it comes to negotiations with Tehran.
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President Trump spoke about the peace deal with Iran on a Wednesday.
He expressed confidence in waiting for a deal, regardless of political pressures.
Trump said he does not care about the midterm elections in relation to the Iran peace talks.
The discussion linked the peace deal progress with the political situation in the U.S. Congress.
CBS News reported on this event, with Nancy Cordes providing coverage.
The remarks highlight ongoing issues between the U.S. and Iran.
The midterm elections are set for November, when control of Congress is decided.
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The attorneys general of New York and New Jersey are investigating FIFA’s ticket sales for the 2026 World Cup. They are concerned about very high ticket prices and confusing sales practices at MetLife Stadium, which is hosting World Cup matches including the final.
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New York and New Jersey officials are looking into whether FIFA’s ticket sales broke consumer protection laws.
They sent legal demands (subpoenas) to FIFA for information about ticket prices and sales methods.
Fans complained about “variable pricing,” which caused ticket prices to rise sharply.
Some stadium seat maps were changed, moving fans farther from the field than expected.
MetLife Stadium, hosting eight matches, is temporarily called New York New Jersey Stadium for the event.
Tickets for the July 19 final have sold for nearly $33,000.
New York City is offering 1,000 tickets through a lottery at $50 each to give local fans a fair chance.
FIFA did not comment on the investigation when asked.
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A 36-year-old man from Bundaberg West, Queensland, has been charged with murder after he allegedly attacked several people in a violent spree, killing a 78-year-old pedestrian with a metal pole. The man also injured two others and was arrested after the incidents.
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The man is 36 years old and from Bundaberg West, Queensland.
The attacks started around 1:45 pm on Wednesday afternoon.
He allegedly reversed his car into two vehicles and assaulted their drivers.
A 78-year-old pedestrian was punched and beaten with a metal pole, leading to his death at the scene.
Two other men, aged 65 and 66, were seriously injured in the attacks.
The attacker fled the scene multiple times before being detained by the public and arrested by police.
Victims were strangers to the attacker.
The man was charged with murder, attempted murder, assault, dangerous driving, and evading police.
He appeared in court via video link on Thursday morning.
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Bolivia’s president, Rodrigo Paz, has said that time is running out as protests continue over the country's economic and political problems. He has the authority to declare a State of Emergency, but the protests have not stopped.
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Bolivia is experiencing a long-lasting protest related to economic and political issues.
President Rodrigo Paz has warned that the situation cannot go on much longer.
He has legal power to declare a State of Emergency to handle the crisis.
Despite the warning and potential emergency measures, protesters continue their actions.
The protests have caused a standoff between the government and the public.
The crisis has lasted for several weeks.
The specific economic and political problems causing the unrest were not detailed in the article.
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Uganda has closed its border with Congo due to a rise in cases of a rare Ebola virus called Bundibugyo. The virus has spread to Uganda through patients crossing the border and has no approved treatment or vaccine. Health officials are trying to control the outbreak by isolating people and tracing contacts, but the situation remains challenging.
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Uganda closed its border with Congo to stop the spread of Bundibugyo, a rare Ebola virus.
There are 121 confirmed Ebola cases and 17 deaths in Congo, with 7 cases and 1 death confirmed in Uganda.
The virus spreads through close contact with infected patients' body fluids.
Only emergency border crossings are allowed, and travelers from Congo must isolate for 21 days.
The World Health Organization (WHO) advises against border closures because they can lead to unmonitored crossings and faster spread.
Congo faces problems controlling the outbreak due to armed groups, many displaced people, and poor infrastructure.
The WHO declared this outbreak a public health emergency of international concern.
The U.S. is setting up a facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to or infected with Ebola.
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