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Sixty years ago, a pleasure boat called the Prince of Wales sank in the Mawddach Estuary in Wales, killing 15 people, including the entire family of 14-year-old Peter Watts. The boat hit a toll bridge due to strong tides, throwing passengers into the water, and an official inquiry found the boat was overloaded and poorly crewed. A new memorial has been unveiled to remember those who died in this tragedy.
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On July 22, 1966, the Prince of Wales pleasure boat sank in the Mawddach Estuary, Gwynedd, Wales.
The boat struck the Penmaenpool toll bridge because of tides, causing passengers to fall into the water.
Of 42 passengers, 15 died, including Peter Watts’ mother, father, brother, and sister.
The boat carried six more passengers than its legal limit of 36.
Only one crew member, the skipper Edward Llewelyn, was on board instead of the required two.
Lifebelts were insufficient, and safety equipment was improperly stored.
The skipper was found negligent but was not prosecuted; he had to pay £100 towards inquiry costs.
The disaster led to changes in laws about boat passenger limits and insurance.
A memorial has been set up to honor the victims of the disaster.
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Lauren Hutton became a famous supermodel despite initial rejections. She earned a record as the highest-paid model and appeared on American Vogue many times. Hutton shared stories about her adventurous life, including living with the Kalahari bushmen and surviving a serious motorcycle accident.
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Lauren Hutton was rejected by several modeling agencies before being accepted by Eileen Ford.
She became the highest-paid model in history for Revlon.
Hutton holds the record for the most cover appearances on American Vogue magazine.
She lived among the bushmen in the Kalahari desert.
In 2000, she had a near-fatal motorcycle accident.
She views her life experiences without regrets and would make the same choices again.
The interview was originally broadcast on CBS News on January 25, 2026.
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The conflict between Israel, the United States, and Iran since February 28 has shown an unusual pattern: Iran and its allies face most of the damage and costs, while Israel experiences fewer attacks and benefits economically. Iran’s strategy of using allied groups across the region is weakening, and Iran now bears more of the war’s burden.
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The war began on February 28 and involves the US, Israel, and Iran.
Iran used a network of allied groups in Lebanon, Yemen, and Iraq to confront Israel indirectly.
Israel’s main ally groups, like Hezbollah and pro-Iran factions in Iraq, have been weakened by Israeli and US actions.
Iran’s attacks have focused on Gulf countries’ civilian and energy infrastructure rather than heavily targeting Israel.
Israeli air defenses, including the US-supported Iron Dome, have stopped many Iranian missiles aimed at Israel.
The Israel stock market and currency have grown stronger during the war, and Israel’s defense industry profits have increased.
The Gulf states and civilians there have faced most of the damage from Iranian attacks.
Iran is under growing pressure as its long-term strategy to surround Israel with allied groups is falling apart.
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Worm grunting is a method that uses vibrations to bring earthworms up from the soil. People use this trick to gather live worms for fishing bait. Sopchoppy, Florida, holds a Worm Gruntin' Festival to celebrate this practice and the importance of worms.
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Worm grunting uses vibrations to make earthworms come to the soil surface.
This method helps people collect worms without digging.
The technique is not fully understood by scientists yet.
Sopchoppy, Florida, calls itself the "Worm Capital of the World."
The town hosts a yearly Worm Gruntin' Festival to honor worms and worm grunting.
The festival includes events and activities focused on worms and the local culture.
Worms are important for fishing as live bait.
The news piece was originally aired on June 15, 2025.
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JD Vance expressed interest in the effects of living outside Earth's gravity on the human body. He raised questions about space colonies and how they might impact human health.
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JD Vance discussed concerns about the effects of low gravity on people in space.
He wondered about the challenges of living in colonies beyond Earth.
The topic relates to understanding human health in space.
Space colonies involve settling humans outside Earth, often in low or zero gravity.
These questions are important for future space exploration and colonization efforts.
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An Israeli air strike killed two Hamas security officials, including a senior officer in central Gaza, when their car was hit in Deir al-Balah. This attack is one in a series of near-daily Israeli strikes in Gaza since a ceasefire began on October 10, and peace talks remain stalled.
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Colonel Wael Musa al-Ladawi, head of Hamas’s internal security in central Gaza, was killed in the strike.
Another Hamas security official, Ramez Tawfiq Abu Zureiq, died in the same attack.
The car they were traveling in was hit in the city of Deir al-Balah.
The bodies were taken to Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital.
The day before, Israel killed the head of Hamas police in northern Gaza, who was also linked to Hamas’s military wing.
Hamas claims Israel’s attacks aim to disrupt Gaza’s government and cause chaos.
The ceasefire started on October 10 but has not stopped Israeli strikes.
Peace talks led by U.S. President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace have made little progress.
Hamas recently elected a new leader, Khalil al-Hayya, nearly two years after the previous leader was killed.
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Peter Lassally, a television producer known for working with late-night hosts like David Letterman and Johnny Carson, died at age 93. He was respected for helping hosts improve their shows and was called "The Host Whisperer."
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Peter Lassally worked in television for about 50 years.
He produced shows for famous late-night hosts such as David Letterman, Craig Ferguson, Tom Snyder, and Johnny Carson.
Lassally was known as a trusted advisor and friend to many hosts.
He passed away last Sunday at the age of 93.
Mo Rocca shared a tribute remembering Lassally's impact on late-night TV.
He was recognized for his skill in guiding television hosts to succeed.
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Corinne Bailey Rae started her music career working coat check before her singing talents were discovered at a club in Leeds, England. After her first album's success, she faced personal tragedy when her husband died, which deeply affected her but also inspired her second album. Today, she balances her music career with family life, appreciating both loss and the beauty of life.
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Corinne Bailey Rae worked at a coat check in Leeds before becoming famous.
Her first hit song was "Like a Star," followed by "Put Your Records On."
She grew up feeling different because of her mixed Black and white heritage.
Her husband, Jason Rae, died of an accidental overdose in 2008.
After a two-year break, she released a second album called "The Sea."
Jason Rae’s mother helped her meet and marry producer Steve Brown in 2013.
She has two daughters and sees her life as divided into before and after her husband's death.
Bailey Rae reflects on grief as both sadness and a reminder of life’s beauty.
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A 19-year-old Sudanese teenager, Chan Mathok Atak, has been charged for piloting a small boat carrying a record 165 migrants across the English Channel from France to England. This crossing broke the previous record of 128 people on one boat, highlighting ongoing challenges with migrant crossings and safety concerns.
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Chan Mathok Atak, aged 19, is charged with endangering lives during a Channel crossing.
The boat carried 165 migrants, the highest number ever recorded on one small vessel crossing the Channel.
The previous record was 128 people crossing in July.
Over 13,000 migrant arrivals were recorded in 2026 so far, down 45% from the same time in 2025.
The dinghy used was about 13 meters (42 feet) long, roughly the size of a standard bus.
Migrant crossings by small boats have become the most common way to enter the UK illegally since 2020.
Nearly all arrivals by small boat apply for asylum, which lets them stay while their applications are processed.
The UK government is working with France to stop people smuggling and has deported or removed nearly 70,000 people arriving illegally.
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British singer-songwriter Corinne Bailey Rae talks about her life and music in an extended interview. She shares her experiences growing up, musical influences, personal losses, and lessons from aging.
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Corinne Bailey Rae grew up in Leeds, England.
She felt like an outsider during her childhood.
Billie Holiday and Kurt Cobain have influenced her music style.
Her song "Put Your Records On" became very popular.
She experienced the loss of her first husband.
She later found love again.
She reflects on what aging has taught her.
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Health workers in Mukalla, Yemen, are working to stop a dengue fever outbreak by finding and removing mosquito breeding sites. Despite efforts like spraying insecticide and raising awareness, mosquitoes that carry dengue and malaria continue to breed in stagnant water, causing many illness cases.
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Dengue fever is spread by Aedes mosquitoes and can cause high fever and serious health problems.
Mukalla, a city in Yemen, is one of the worst-hit areas in the latest dengue outbreak.
Health workers search for mosquito larvae in stagnant water, such as open drainage and water tanks.
A previous mosquito control campaign took place two months ago but breeding sites still exist.
Covering water storage tanks and removing standing water can help stop mosquito breeding.
Some residents are not cooperating with health workers, making control efforts harder.
From January to July 2026, there were 7,815 suspected dengue cases and 33 deaths in Yemen’s government-controlled areas.
The hardest-hit regions include Hadramout, Aden, Abyan, Shabwa, and Taiz governorates.
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British singer Corinne Bailey Rae is going on tour to celebrate 20 years since her first album was released. She spoke about her inspirations, including Billie Holiday and Kurt Cobain, and how she has coped with the loss of her first husband and moved forward in life.
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Corinne Bailey Rae became well known 20 years ago with her hit song "Put Your Records On."
She has won two Grammy Awards.
She is starting a tour to mark the 20th anniversary of her first album.
She mentioned that Billie Holiday and Kurt Cobain inspired her music.
She talked about dealing with her first husband's death.
Rae described her experience as one of rebirth and moving on after loss.
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Derrick Adams is a well-known artist who creates colorful works showing Black life in America. His art focuses on everyday moments of joy and safety that reflect the experiences of Black people.
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Derrick Adams is 56 years old and originally from Baltimore, Maryland.
He is famous for his bright, colorful style that often mixes paint and fabric.
Adams' current exhibition, "View Master," is displayed at the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston.
His artwork shows Black life in a positive, joyful way, highlighting moments of relaxation and normalcy.
Adams talks about "Black joy" as doing everyday things despite risks caused by racial history.
Some people think his work is "too light" and does not show enough of the struggles Black people face.
Adams believes artists should share many sides of their experience, including joy and individuality.
His work is seen as important for expanding how American art shows contemporary Black culture.
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Israeli settlers, supported by the military, have attacked Palestinian villages in the occupied West Bank, setting fire to at least two mosques and damaging homes. These incidents followed a clash in the town of Tal where four Palestinians and two Israelis were killed, leading to increased military actions and settler violence.
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Around 30 Israeli settlers entered the town of Tal near Nablus and fired weapons during a confrontation with Palestinians.
Four Palestinians and two Israelis died in the clashes; soldiers killed a Palestinian man who had seized a settler’s rifle.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered troops to enter Palestinian villages, search homes, seize weapons, and make arrests.
Settlers torched a mosque in Qusra village and attempted to burn another mosque near Kour, but worshippers stopped the fire.
Surveillance footage showed settlers setting fire to a Palestinian home in Beit Furik.
Since Friday, there have been at least 30 settler attacks across the West Bank, a significant rise compared to previous months.
The number of such attacks in the first half of 2026 increased by 63% compared to the second half of 2025.
Since October 2023, over 1,185 Palestinians, including 250 children, have been killed in the West Bank; 87 Palestinians have died in 2026 alone, with 21 killed by settlers.
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A small study found that older women who ate all their meals within nine hours and avoided food for four hours before bedtime showed slight improvement in mental skills compared to those who ate over a longer period. While the results are early, researchers say eating within a shorter time and not eating late at night may help protect brain function as people age.
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The study involved 47 women aged 50 to 79 with overweight or obesity.
Participants cut 500 calories daily for six months; 26 ate within a 9-hour window (around 10am to 6pm).
Both groups lost a similar amount of weight (about 7 kg or 15 lbs).
Women who restricted eating to 9 hours did better on tests of spatial planning and problem solving.
They also showed signs of fewer errors in memory and learning tasks.
Both groups performed similarly on multitasking and reaction time tests.
The study was presented at the American Society for Nutrition meeting in Maryland.
Researchers suggest timing of meals may affect brain health due to body clock, metabolism, and inflammation.
Many people eat over 14 hours a day, but fasting longer overnight may improve health measures like weight and blood pressure.
Experts say these early findings need confirmation from larger, peer-reviewed studies before firm conclusions.
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Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, appeared as a guest judge on MasterChef Australia, where Prince Harry surprised her with a video call during the show. The couple visited Australia privately in April and combined charitable visits with paid events.
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Meghan was a guest judge on MasterChef Australia and filmed the episode in Melbourne in April.
Prince Harry called Meghan live on the show, and she greeted him warmly.
Contestants were asked to cook a dish "fit for a duchess," but Meghan asked to be called simply by her first name.
Meghan shared that her husband likes traditional dishes like meat and potatoes, while she prefers grilled fish.
Their children, Archie and Lilibet, help with cooking and are good eaters.
Meghan’s appearance on the show received mixed reviews from critics and online viewers.
Meghan has her own cooking and lifestyle show called With Love, Meghan, which is nominated for a Daytime Emmy Award.
The couple, no longer working royals, recently visited the UK privately, meeting King Charles and Queen Camilla.
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Parents of students who died by suicide after an exam paper leak in India said that changing the education minister will not bring their children back. Pralhad Joshi became the new education minister after protests led to the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan.
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A leak of exam papers in India led to several student suicides.
Parents of these students expressed that no political change can undo their loss.
Dharmendra Pradhan resigned as education minister due to scandals related to exams.
Protests by the Cockroach Janta Party pushed for this leadership change.
Pralhad Joshi was appointed as the new education minister following Pradhan’s resignation.
The situation has caused public outcry over the handling of the exam process.
The focus is on the emotional impact on families and accountability in education.
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Russian missile attacks hit Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine on Sunday, causing fires and injuring several people. In response, Ukraine launched drone strikes on Russian-held areas, killing civilians and slowing Russian military advances.
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Russian missiles struck Kyiv early Sunday, causing fires and injuring at least three civilians.
Russian attacks also hit other Ukrainian cities, killing at least two people.
Ukrainian drone attacks targeted Russian-occupied eastern Ukraine, killing four civilians in Horlivka.
Russia said it shot down 133 Ukrainian drones over its territory and nearby waters overnight.
Kyiv’s mayor reported debris from missile strikes set fire to buildings and cars.
Drone strikes in Kharkiv killed one person and wounded six others, including children.
A Russian glide bomb in Zaporizhzhia killed one man and wounded six more.
Ukrainian drone attacks have slowed the Russian army’s advances inside Russia, causing fuel shortages there.
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The CBS News Almanac segment for July 26 reviews important historical events that happened on this date in the past. It provides viewers with a look back at notable moments in history.
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The segment is part of the "Sunday Morning" show on CBS News.
It focuses on events that occurred on July 26 in previous years.
The program aims to inform viewers about historical milestones.
The Almanac can be accessed through the CBS News app or website.
It serves as a regular feature to highlight past news and anniversaries.
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