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More than twelve people have gotten sick with cyclosporiasis, a parasitic infection, in a new outbreak. This outbreak is not connected to lettuce, based on data from the FDA.
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Over a dozen cases of cyclosporiasis have been reported in the current outbreak.
The illness is caused by a parasite called Cyclospora.
This outbreak is different from previous ones linked to lettuce.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is tracking these cases.
Cyclosporiasis usually spreads through contaminated food or water.
Symptoms can include diarrhea, stomach cramps, and fatigue.
The FDA is investigating the source of this outbreak to prevent more cases.
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More than half of England and all of Wales are currently in drought, marking the third drought event in five years. Despite some normal rainfall in winter and reservoir levels being near average, drought conditions have developed mainly due to low recent rainfall, high temperatures, and water demand affecting rivers and underground water stores.
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Over half of England and the whole of Wales have been declared in drought this week.
This is the third drought event in the last five years in the region.
Farmers report lower crop yields, earlier harvesting, and increased field fires.
Winter saw above-average rainfall, and reservoirs remain near typical levels for the season.
Rivers and groundwater levels have dropped significantly because of little recent rain and hot weather.
Drought impacts differ depending on factors like water use and who experiences the effects.
Temporary water use bans, such as hosepipe bans, are affecting around 20 million people.
Areas dependent on groundwater, such as South East England and chalk regions, are experiencing below-normal water levels.
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BTS announced they will not submit their new album or songs for the 2027 Grammy Awards. The Recording Academy CEO responded by explaining the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance category was created to support more Asian artists, not to separate them from other awards.
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BTS decided not to enter their album “ARIRANG” for the 2027 Grammys.
The Recording Academy added a new category called Best Asian Pop Music Performance in June 2026.
This category covers music genres like K-pop, J-pop, and C-pop.
Some fans felt the new category might limit Asian artists from the main Grammy awards.
The Grammy CEO, Harvey Mason Jr., said the new category aims to celebrate Asian music diversity and increase recognition.
Artists can still be nominated in both genre-specific and general Grammy categories.
BTS has been nominated five times at the Grammys but has not won yet.
The first K-pop Grammy win was recently awarded for a song in a Netflix animated film.
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Pope Leo, the first pope from the United States, spoke about his love for America and its principles of freedom and welcoming immigrants. He shared his family’s mixed history of immigrants, slaves, and slave owners, and emphasized his role as a global religious leader rather than just an American.
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Pope Leo is the first US-born pope.
He described America as a land of freedom, opportunity, and a welcoming home for immigrants.
His grandparents were immigrants, and on his mother’s side, there were both slaves and slave owners.
He sees himself primarily as the pope with a global mission, not only as an American.
Pope Leo has criticized President Trump’s immigration policies, calling them harsh.
The pope praised America’s welcoming history on the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
He visited the Italian island of Lampedusa, a key entry point for migrants coming to Europe.
Pope Leo has not yet accepted an invitation from President Trump to visit the White House but hopes to visit the US soon.
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A seven-year-old boy named Musa Ahmed died a week after being rescued from the sea in West Mersea, Essex. The rescue involved six family members who faced danger in strong tides, resulting in the deaths of Musa, his cousin Sameeha Rahman, and her mother Shelina.
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Musa Ahmed and five relatives got into trouble in the sea on 22 July.
Musa was airlifted to London but died a week later.
Musa’s 15-year-old cousin Sameeha Rahman and her mother Shelina, 41, drowned at the scene.
The group was caught by a very strong tide at West Mersea beach.
Police say the group made strong efforts to help each other.
Around 100 people attended a vigil to remember the victims.
People on the beach tried to rescue those in trouble, including Craig Bowe, who helped Musa onto a lifeboat.
Colchester City Council and West Mersea Town Council plan to install warning signs at the beach to improve safety.
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Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard, known for writing the music for the film "Once," died on July 29, 2026, at age 56. He gained fame as a street performer in Dublin and later became a member of the band The Frames and part of the duo The Swell Season.
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Glen Hansard was an Irish musician and songwriter.
He won an Oscar for the music in the movie "Once."
"Once" was later turned into a Tony Award-winning musical.
Hansard grew up performing music on the streets of Dublin.
He was a member of the rock band The Frames.
He was part of the musical duo The Swell Season with Markéta Irglová.
Hansard died on July 29, 2026, at the age of 56.
CBS News aired a profile of him from 2013 and shared footage of him busking in New York City.
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British police arrested dozens of people at a rally outside a London court supporting Palestine Action, a group banned as a terrorist organization in the UK. The protest was organized as court hearings began for dozens charged with supporting Palestine Action.
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Palestine Action is banned in the UK under the Terrorism Act.
The rally took place outside Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London.
The protest was organized by Defend Our Juries, a group seeking to protect the legal process.
Supporters waved Palestinian flags and voiced opposition to Israeli actions in Gaza and the West Bank.
Palestinian supporters say violence by Israeli settlers in the West Bank has increased and is linked to government policy.
The protest is the first since Andy Burnham became UK Prime Minister and Labour Party leader.
UK Green Party leader Zack Polanski called for the ban on Palestine Action to be lifted.
Defend Our Juries criticized UK terrorism laws for punishing peaceful support for Palestine Action.
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The conflict between the U.S. and Iran is leading to violence spreading to other countries in the Middle East. This expansion is causing concern about a larger regional conflict.
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The U.S. and Iran have been involved in military strikes against each other.
The fighting is no longer limited to just these two countries.
Neighboring Middle Eastern countries are becoming involved or affected.
The situation is raising fears of a wider war in the region.
CBS News reporters Charlie D'Agata and Olivia Rinaldi are covering these developments.
The news report is available on the CBS News app.
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France is still facing a very high risk of wildfires even though the weather has slightly improved. The country's interior minister said dry conditions and several active fires across France continue to be a serious problem.
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France has an ongoing wildfire risk described as "extremely high."
Weather conditions improved slightly with higher humidity and weaker winds.
Despite this, 26 fires were active nationwide on July 29, 2026.
A persistent drought has left vegetation very dry and prone to catching fire.
Interior Minister Laurent Nunez highlighted the continued difficulty in controlling wildfires.
The situation remains complicated due to fast-spreading blazes.
Authorities are monitoring the fires carefully as they affect many regions.
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The article highlights interns from the television program "Good Morning America" (GMA) sharing their experiences working behind the scenes. This feature is presented in honor of National Intern Day in 2026.
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The interns work behind the scenes on the GMA television show.
The feature was created to celebrate National Intern Day 2026.
"Good Morning America" is a popular U.S.-based news and talk show.
Interns shared personal views of their work experience.
The story gives viewers a look into the production side of the show.
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In July, Newsweek covered several global and national stories including Venezuela's economic recovery six months after American forces captured Nicolás Maduro, and the resilience of the so-called American Dream across the U.S. The article also touched on sensitive social issues, such as debates over trans athletes in sports and a suspected Islamist attack in Berlin.
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American forces took control of Nicolás Maduro in Venezuela six months ago.
Venezuela's oil production increased from 800,000 barrels per day in January to 1.1 million by June.
Over 670 political prisoners in Venezuela have been released, and opposition figures are returning home.
The U.S. provided $386 million in aid for earthquake recovery in Venezuela, far more than China’s $14.7 million.
Newsweek’s American Dream Index analyzed all U.S. ZIP codes based on factors like jobs, housing, education, and cost of living.
The top-ranked states for the American Dream were North Dakota, Utah, Minnesota, and Massachusetts.
A WNBA player spoke out against trans athletes competing in women’s sports but did not suffer the usual backlash.
A suspected Islamist attack targeted a Pride march in Berlin, raising questions about Western social issues.
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Actor Ben Affleck and quiz champion Jamie Ding worked together on the game show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" They won a large amount of money, which will go to Ben Affleck's charity, the Eastern Congo Initiative.
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Ben Affleck is an Oscar-winning actor.
Jamie Ding is a champion from the quiz show "Jeopardy!".
They appeared together on the TV game show "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?".
They won a significant prize on the show.
The prize money will support the Eastern Congo Initiative, a nonprofit started by Ben Affleck.
The Eastern Congo Initiative works on projects in the eastern part of Congo to help people there.
The event took place recently, as reported on July 30, 2026.
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Wales has been declared to be in a drought across the entire country due to very dry conditions and high temperatures. This is expected to cause the driest July in Wales in 190 years.
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The drought now covers all of Wales.
High temperatures have caused the environment to get worse.
River levels are at record lows.
Soils are very dry.
There have been many wildfires across Wales.
Wildlife, farming, and forestry are all being affected.
The announcement was made by Natural Resources Wales (NRW).
More river monitoring and stronger public advice on water use will start soon.
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El Salvador has sentenced some gang members to prison terms totaling more than 1,000 years. This is part of a large crackdown on gangs started by President Nayib Bukele in 2022.
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Several gang members in El Salvador received prison sentences that add up to more than 1,000 years.
The crackdown began in 2022 under President Nayib Bukele.
The government aims to reduce gang violence and crime through this crackdown.
President Bukele has described himself using the phrase “world’s coolest dictator.”
These long sentences reflect El Salvador’s tough approach to dealing with gangs.
The crackdown has been widely reported internationally.
El Salvador faces significant challenges with gang-related crime.
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Polish officials say a missile, likely Russian, crashed in eastern Poland, creating a large crater and scattering debris. Poland and NATO leaders blame Russia for the incident, which happened during Russia's mass attack on Ukraine.
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A missile caused a 10-meter crater in a field in eastern Poland near Tarnawa Kolonia village.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said the missile was likely a Russian Kh-101 type.
The missile entered Polish airspace but Poland was not the intended target.
Poland is a NATO and EU member and has faced missile and drone incursions during the Russia-Ukraine war.
Polish authorities opened a military investigation to confirm the missile's origin and impact.
NATO activated air and ground defenses in response to the missile incursion.
A Polish F-16 fighter jet tried to intercept the missile but lost track of it.
European leaders, including French President Emmanuel Macron, condemned Russia for the missile strike and violation of Polish airspace.
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New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters told a Chinese-born Member of Parliament to "go back to your own country" during a debate. This statement caused criticism in New Zealand and led China to ask New Zealand politicians not to involve Beijing in their internal matters.
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Winston Peters is the Foreign Minister of New Zealand.
He told a Chinese-born MP to "go back to your own country" during a parliament debate.
The comment sparked backlash from people in New Zealand.
China responded by urging New Zealand politicians to avoid using Beijing in domestic arguments.
The incident raised tensions between New Zealand's political figures and China.
The Chinese-born MP was directly targeted by the Foreign Minister’s remark.
This event highlights sensitivity around race and nationality in New Zealand politics.
China's government is closely watching how foreign-born politicians are treated abroad.
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Firefighters in the Bordeaux region of France are working to stop large wildfires that have forced many people to leave their homes and have destroyed several communities. Some evacuation orders have been lifted as the situation improves.
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Wildfires are burning across parts of Europe, including the Bordeaux region in France.
Thousands of people have had to evacuate their homes because of the fires.
The fires have destroyed multiple communities in the affected areas.
Firefighters are actively working to control and put out the flames.
Some areas have become safe enough for people to return home as evacuations are lifted.
The situation remains serious, requiring ongoing efforts from emergency crews.
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People in Islamabad held a rally to support protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir. The protests are related to ongoing violence connected to upcoming elections scheduled for August 2.
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A rally took place in Islamabad, Pakistan's capital city.
The rally was to show support for protesters in Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
The protests are happening because of election-related violence.
The next round of elections in the region is set for August 2.
The unrest has involved deadly incidents linked to the elections.
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A 28-year-old woman from Pennsylvania, Devin Lark, experienced severe arm pain after a workout, which turned out to be rhabdomyolysis—a rare and serious muscle injury that can damage the kidneys. She was treated in the hospital with IV fluids and has since recovered fully.
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Devin Lark initially thought her arm pain was from a normal workout.
Her arm became increasingly painful and swollen over several days.
Medical staff first suspected a blood clot but ruled it out with a scan.
Tests revealed rhabdomyolysis, where muscle tissue breaks down and harms the kidneys.
Sudan’s paramilitary group, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), led by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (Hemedti), has called on its fighters to take control of the capital city, Khartoum. Meanwhile, fighting is increasing in another region, North Kordofan, and the humanitarian situation is getting worse.
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The RSF is a paramilitary group in Sudan.
Its leader is Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedti.
The RSF released a video with Hemedti urging fighters to seize Khartoum.
Fighting is also spreading in North Kordofan, another part of Sudan.
The ongoing conflict is causing a growing humanitarian crisis in Sudan.
Khartoum is the capital city of Sudan.
The situation in Sudan involves armed clashes between forces.
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