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Pope Leo XIV will release a major document called "Magnifica Humanitas" about the ethical and social challenges of artificial intelligence (AI). He will present the encyclical at the Vatican with Church officials and AI experts, discussing the risks of AI use in areas like the military and urging responsible education and use of technology.
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Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born pope, will publish "Magnifica Humanitas," an encyclical on AI ethics and impact.
The presentation will take place at the Vatican with senior Church officials and AI expert Dario Amodei from Anthropic.
Anthropic is known for refusing to allow its AI models to be used in lethal military technology or mass surveillance.
The pope criticizes using AI to make life-and-death decisions and warns about environmental harm from mining materials for electronics.
AI's global market could reach $4.8 trillion by 2033, concentrating wealth among a few companies.
Pope Leo XIV has made AI concerns central to his papacy, similar to how Pope Francis focused on climate change.
The encyclical is linked to the Church’s tradition of social teachings and aims to promote rational and ethical AI use.
The pope stresses the importance of digital literacy and transparency in AI algorithms.
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A crack was found in a chemical tank in California, which experts say is a good sign but concerns about a possible explosion continue. New information is also coming out about a potential peace deal between the United States and Iran.
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A chemical tank in California has developed a crack.
The crack is viewed as a positive sign regarding safety, but fears of an explosion remain.
Authorities are monitoring the situation closely.
Details about a possible peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran are coming to light.
The U.S. government is involved in discussions with Iran aimed at improving relations.
The news was reported on CBS Weekend News on May 24.
Ongoing updates are expected as the situation develops.
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Police were searching Dezi Freeman’s home because they suspected he sexually abused a child and tried to involve the child in making illegal images. During the police raid, Freeman shot and killed two officers. After a long manhunt, Freeman was found and shot dead by police.
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Police had a warrant to search Freeman’s home for electronic devices related to child abuse evidence.
The search was triggered by allegations involving a child under 16 years old.
Two Victorian police officers, Neal Thompson (59) and Vadim De Waart-Hottart (35), were killed by Freeman during the raid.
Freeman escaped into the bush and was the subject of a large manhunt across the Victoria-New South Wales border.
After about seven months, police found Freeman at a remote campsite and shot him dead.
The coroner is investigating the deaths to understand what happened and how to avoid similar events in the future.
A $1 million reward was offered for information leading to Freeman’s arrest, the largest in Victoria’s history.
Over 125 officers from Australia and New Zealand took part in the manhunt.
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Coyotes used to live mostly in the western and southwestern United States, but now they are found in every state except Hawaii. They have adapted to live in cities and suburbs, including places like Chicago, and play important roles in local ecosystems and culture.
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Coyotes originally lived mainly in the West and Southwest regions of the U.S.
They have expanded their range and are now found in all states except Hawaii.
Coyotes have adapted to urban environments like Chicago.
They play a role in controlling pests and maintaining balance in nature.
Coyotes appear in Native American stories and local art.
Their presence in cities shows how wildlife can live alongside humans.
The CBS News segment explores their history and impact on communities.
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More than one million pilgrims gathered in Mecca for the Hajj pilgrimage, facing extremely high temperatures between 42 and 47 degrees Celsius (108-117 degrees Fahrenheit). Saudi authorities use cooling systems like fans, mist sprayers, and air conditioning to help pilgrims deal with the heat, but many still suffer from heat-related health problems.
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The Hajj pilgrimage began with over a million Muslim worshippers in Mecca.
Daytime temperatures reached between 42°C and 47°C (108°F to 117°F).
Some pilgrims experienced heatstroke, fainting, and cardiac arrest due to the heat.
Cooling measures include powerful air conditioning at the Grand Mosque, mist sprayers, huge fans, and cooled floors.
Free cold water is distributed continuously to pilgrims by trucks.
Pilgrims come from many countries, with some struggling to adjust to the harsh desert climate.
More than 50,000 healthcare workers and 3,000 ambulances are ready to assist during the pilgrimage.
Key ritual sites like Mount Arafat have little shade, increasing heat exposure during ceremonies.
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Syria held legislative elections in the Hasakah region and the town of Kobane. These areas were recently brought back under government control after being managed by Kurdish groups for over ten years.
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Syria conducted legislative elections in Hasakah and Kobane.
Hasakah and Kobane were controlled by pro-Kurdish fighters for more than a decade.
The Syrian government has recently regained control of these areas.
The elections mark the reintegration of these regions into Syrian government administration.
The voting relates to Syria’s national legislative process.
These areas are in the northeastern part of Syria.
The elections were reported by journalist Heidi Pett from Al Jazeera.
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Grizz Chapman, the actor known for playing Grizz on the TV show 30 Rock, died at age 52. He died in his sleep after a long illness related to kidney disease and had undergone dialysis and a kidney transplant.
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Grizz Chapman was best known for his role as Grizz on the comedy 30 Rock.
He died at age 52, confirmed by his cousin Donte Harrison.
Chapman suffered from kidney disease and had a kidney transplant in 2010.
He received dialysis treatments during the filming of 30 Rock.
Chapman was 7 feet tall (2.13 meters).
He was born in Brooklyn in 1974 and originally worked as a bodyguard and bouncer.
He acted in 80 episodes of 30 Rock between 2006 and 2013.
Chapman is survived by his wife Diana and their two children.
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Saudi Arabia launched a huge plan called Vision 2030 to transform its economy and society by building massive new cities and resorts, funded by its large oil wealth. However, due to lower oil prices before the recent Middle East war and less foreign investment than expected, many of these projects are being scaled back, delayed, or canceled.
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Vision 2030 was started by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to reduce Saudi Arabia’s dependence on oil.
The plan included huge projects like NEOM, a futuristic city stretching over 100 miles.
The Line, a central NEOM project, is being scaled down from the original ambitious design.
The winter resort Trojena was planned for year-round skiing but is now less ambitious; the Asian Winter Games it was supposed to host moved to Kazakhstan.
The Cube, a giant building project costing about $50 billion, has been canceled.
The LIV Golf tour, a sports project costing around $5 billion, has not delivered financial or reputational benefits.
Falling oil prices before the Middle East war and the recent regional conflict reduced Saudi Arabia’s money for these projects.
Foreign investment in these expensive plans has been much lower than expected.
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Scientists found a new type of small, blue octopus deep under the ocean near the Galapagos Islands. They studied the octopus using special X-ray scans instead of cutting it open and named it Microeledone galapagensis.
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The octopus was discovered about 1,800 meters (5,900 feet) deep near the Galapagos Islands.
It is very small, about the size of a golf ball, and has a rare blue color on its back and deep purple underneath.
The species belongs to the Megaleledonidae family, whose usual members are larger and live near Antarctica.
The octopus has short arms with only one row of suckers, setting it apart from most octopuses.
Scientists used CT scans to create a 3D model of the octopus without damaging the single specimen.
The octopus uses its dark-colored webbing to hide prey that might shine and attract predators.
Finding new octopus species in the deep ocean is not unusual because much of the ocean floor is unexplored.
The discovery was first seen in 2015, and research was published in the journal Zootaxa.
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Scientists discovered a new species of small, blue octopus nearly 1,800 meters deep near the Galapagos Islands. Named Microeledone galapagensis, this octopus has a unique blue color and unusual physical features unlike other known octopuses.
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The new octopus was found near the Galapagos Islands at a depth of about 1,800 meters (almost 6,000 feet).
It is very small, about the size of a golf ball.
The octopus has a rare blue color on its back and deep purple color underneath.
It has stubby arms with only one row of suckers, different from most other octopuses.
Scientists used CT scans to create a 3D model of the octopus’s insides without harming the single specimen.
The octopus belongs to the Megaleledonidae family, generally made up of much larger octopuses from the Southern Ocean near Antarctica.
The blue octopus may cover its prey with its dark web to avoid attracting predators.
More new octopus species are often found in deep sea areas that haven’t been well explored.
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President Donald Trump says he does not want to rush into a peace deal with Iran and insists he does not make bad deals. The United States is reportedly close to a peace agreement with Iran, while the situation in Ukraine remains tense with heavy attacks on Kyiv.
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President Trump told negotiators not to hurry when making a deal with Iran.
The US is reported to be close to a peace deal with Iran.
Trump is facing criticism from members of his own political party over the Iran talks.
Kyiv, the capital of Ukraine, has been heavily bombed in recent attacks.
A US official said Iran may give up uranium as part of a peace deal.
UK ministers are considering giving money to families to encourage young people to take apprenticeships.
Russian hackers are accused by Nigel Farage of exposing a £5 million gift he received.
The mood in Russia is reportedly shifting against President Vladimir Putin.
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The UK is set to have its hottest May day ever, with temperatures expected to reach 34°C, breaking a record set over 80 years ago. Parts of southern and eastern England are in heatwave conditions, and the hot weather is likely to continue into next week with some cooling only expected after the weekend.
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Temperatures in the UK may reach 34°C, beating the previous May record of 32.8°C from over 80 years ago.
Eight regions in southern and eastern England have entered official heatwave conditions.
Amber heat health alerts are active in parts of the Midlands and eastern England until at least Wednesday.
Monday and Tuesday are forecasted to be the hottest days of the week, with all UK nations experiencing their hottest May weather so far.
Wales may also break its May heat record, which is 30.6°C from Newport in 1944.
Nighttime temperatures could exceed the 18.9°C May record set in Folkestone in 1947.
A few local thunderstorms may occur on Tuesday but are unlikely to reduce the heat significantly.
Cooler air is expected to arrive Wednesday in parts of eastern and southeastern England, but Wales and southwest England will remain hot.
The hot air will return by Thursday, and temperatures are forecast to stay high until a more noticeable drop comes after the weekend due to changes in the jet stream and low-pressure systems.
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Several European leaders have criticized Russia for using a hypersonic missile called Oreshnik in an attack on Ukraine. The missile strike occurred during heavy fighting in the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv.
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Russia launched a hypersonic ballistic missile named Oreshnik against Ukraine.
The attack targeted the capital city, Kyiv.
The missile is considered hypersonic because it travels faster than five times the speed of sound.
European leaders publicly condemned Russia’s use of this advanced weapon.
The missile strike happened during a large-scale assault on Ukraine.
Ukraine is currently facing ongoing military attacks from Russia.
This event has increased tensions between Russia and European countries.
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The U.S. and Iran have agreed on main ideas for a potential peace deal, including some difficult issues between the two countries. President Donald Trump has said the White House will take its time before signing any agreement.
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U.S. and Iranian negotiators have found common ground on broad principles of a peace deal.
The deal addresses several major disagreements that have divided the two countries.
President Trump warned there will be no rush to finalize the agreement.
The talks aim to reduce tension between the U.S. and Iran.
Details about the exact terms of the agreement are still emerging.
The news was reported by Imtiaz Tyab on CBS News.
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An industrial tank holding around 7,000 gallons of flammable and toxic chemicals cracked in Southern California. Officials say this crack might prevent a worse accident, like a large explosion, but fears remain. Thousands of people were evacuated from nearby areas in Orange County.
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The tank contains about 7,000 gallons of highly flammable and toxic chemicals.
A crack was found on the chemical tank in Southern California.
Experts think the crack might stop a full rupture or big explosion.
Thousands of residents from several communities in Orange County were evacuated.
Authorities are monitoring the situation closely for safety.
The evacuation aims to protect people from potential chemical hazards.
The incident was reported by CBS News with updates for the public.
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Morocco is encouraging tourists to visit Western Sahara, especially the city of Dakhla, through new flight routes from Europe and tourism developments. Western Sahara is a disputed territory mostly controlled by Morocco but considered by the United Nations as a non-self-governing area where the local people cannot govern themselves.
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Western Sahara is claimed and mostly administered by Morocco, which calls it its "southern provinces."
The United Nations classifies Western Sahara as a territory without self-government.
Tourism to Morocco-controlled Western Sahara has increased over 50% in seven years, reaching over 740,000 visitors in 2025.
Airlines like Ryanair and Transavia offer direct flights to cities in Western Sahara from European hubs.
Some airlines label Western Sahara destinations as part of Morocco, while others use the territory's name separately.
Human rights groups warn that referring to Western Sahara as Moroccan territory risks legitimizing Morocco’s occupation against international law.
The Moroccan government has invested in tourism infrastructure in Western Sahara, building resorts and other accommodations.
Local people in Western Sahara have never been allowed to vote on their political future despite calls by the UN for a referendum.
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UK university leaders warn that continued severe funding problems may force them to cut support for poor students and reduce outreach programs that help disadvantaged groups attend university. Many universities also plan job cuts and hiring freezes, and some are considering mergers to manage financial challenges.
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Over two-thirds of UK university leaders may make compulsory job cuts if funding problems last for three years.
Nearly 90% of universities are planning hiring freezes or voluntary job cuts.
About one-third may reduce hardship funding, which helps students facing financial difficulties.
More than half are prepared to cut outreach activities that encourage disadvantaged students to attend university.
Student debt is high, and many students work part-time or live at home to manage costs.
University mergers are being considered, like King’s College London absorbing Cranfield University.
Experts warn that cuts could make university less accessible for poor students and widen inequality.
University staff unions say mergers do not solve the funding crisis and call for government investment.
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Scientists are working on changing the genes of wild mice to help stop the spread of Lyme disease. Instead of targeting ticks or deer, they focus on mice because these animals play a key role in passing the disease to ticks.
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Lyme disease spreads through ticks that bite infected animals and then humans.
Wild mice carry the bacteria that cause Lyme disease.
Researchers aim to use genetic engineering to alter mice DNA.
The goal is to make mice less able to infect ticks with Lyme bacteria.
This approach could reduce Lyme disease cases in humans.
Genetic engineering means changing the DNA, the instructions inside living things.
The project is still under study and not yet widely used.
Scientists believe this method could be safer and more effective than killing ticks or deer.
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An RAF plane carrying UK Defence Secretary John Healey experienced GPS jamming for three hours while flying near the Russian border. Officials believe Russia was behind the attack, which affected navigation systems and internet connections on board, but the flight continued safely.
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The GPS signal on an RAF Dassault Falcon 900LX plane was jammed during a flight near Russia.
John Healey, the UK Defence Secretary, was on board returning from Estonia.
Smartphones and laptops lost internet access due to the jamming.
Pilots had to use alternative navigation methods because GPS was disabled.
It is unclear if Healey was specifically targeted, but the flight path was publicly visible.
The UK Ministry of Defence reported dangerous Russian jet interceptions of RAF spy planes over the Black Sea last month.
In March 2024, another RAF plane carrying a previous defence secretary also experienced GPS jamming near Russian territory.
Healey confirmed the UK tracked Russian submarines near critical underwater infrastructure in the North Atlantic recently.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that the hantavirus situation is currently stable. There have been 12 cases and three deaths, with no new deaths reported since May 2.
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WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus gave the update on Sunday.
There are 12 confirmed hantavirus cases so far.
Three people have died from the virus.
No new deaths have occurred since May 2.
The outbreak likely started in South America.
The virus is being monitored closely by health officials.
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