Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal talked about how they started the Tribeca Festival 25 years ago after the 9/11 attacks. They also discussed a new Netflix documentary called "Tribeca 25," which tells the story of the festival.
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Robert De Niro and Jane Rosenthal co-founded the Tribeca Festival.
The festival began after the 9/11 attacks to help revitalize Lower Manhattan.
The Tribeca Festival has been running for 25 years.
De Niro and Rosenthal appeared on "CBS Mornings" to discuss the festival's history.
A new Netflix documentary called "Tribeca 25" will premiere soon.
The documentary focuses on the festival and its impact over 25 years.
The festival celebrates film, culture, and community.
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This article refers to a 2011 report by 60 Minutes on the U.S. military strategy and operations during the Afghanistan War. It discusses how the U.S. approached its goals and actions in Afghanistan at that time.
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The report was produced by 60 Minutes, a CBS News program.
It focused on U.S. military strategy during the Afghanistan War.
The coverage was from the year 2011.
The article is an archive piece, meaning it revisits past reporting.
The report examined how the U.S. planned and executed military operations in Afghanistan.
The Afghanistan War was a major international conflict involving the U.S. and allied forces.
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The British prime minister, Andy Burnham, announced a ban on trade with goods from Israeli settlements in occupied Palestine, labeling them illegal. This decision led to a strong reaction from Israel, including the closure of the UK consulate in East Jerusalem. The policy aims to show Britain’s leadership against injustice and has sparked mixed reactions within UK politics.
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The UK government banned the import of goods made in Israeli settlements deemed illegal under international law.
People who help build or finance these settlements will face sanctions from the UK.
Israel responded by closing the British consulate in East Jerusalem.
Prime Minister Burnham said the UK must stand for fairness and support those facing injustice.
Some members of the UK Conservative Party support the sanctions, while others warn it could fuel antisemitism at home.
A YouGov poll found half of British voters support the trade ban, with only 16% opposed.
Labour officials hope the move will regain support from progressive and Muslim voters who felt alienated after the 2024 election.
Opposition leaders vary in their response, with some calling the UK’s actions “performative,” while others back the two-state solution.
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Some Western countries like Britain, France, and Canada have started boycotting goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank. U.S. officials, including Senator Marco Rubio, have decided not to join these boycotts, saying they might cause more problems and help Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in upcoming elections.
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Britain, France, and Canada announced boycotts on products from Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
These boycotts aim to protest Israel’s settlement activities but have limited economic impact.
The U.S. government, represented by Senator Marco Rubio, will not participate in these boycotts.
The timing of the boycotts may help Prime Minister Netanyahu politically ahead of Israeli elections.
Critics say the boycott mixes very different types of settlements without clear distinction.
East Jerusalem is included by some boycotting countries as occupied territory, though many Israelis consider it their capital.
Some settlement activities have been linked to violence and attempts to block a future Palestinian state.
Western countries want to maintain security and intelligence cooperation with Israel despite the boycotts.
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A man lost his father in the 9/11 attacks when he was 12 years old. He shares how the tragedy shaped his life and inspired him to talk openly about grief and death through his podcast.
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The author's father died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001.
He was in seventh grade when he first learned of the attacks.
His school kept him there for safety while his family dealt with the crisis.
Seeing news footage of the attacks helped him process his grief over many years.
He describes grief as a permanent part of his life, like a scar on a tree.
The author created a podcast called DEAD Talks to explore grief and death openly.
His story shows how trauma from loss can deeply affect a person’s emotional life.
The author emphasizes facing grief instead of avoiding it as a way of healing.
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Australia is facing increasing damage to homes, farmland, and infrastructure due to rising sea levels and coastal flooding. A report projects that by 2100, over 267,000 properties and 2 million hectares of land will be affected, leading to large economic losses and risks to food production.
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Peter Lake’s cattle farm in the Clarence Valley floods regularly, with safe land shrinking due to more frequent floods and drought.
The Climate Council report estimates $855.1 billion in economic losses in Australia by 2100 from coastal flooding.
More than 267,000 coastal properties and 2 million hectares (4.9 million acres) of land are projected to be damaged by rising seas.
Queensland, New South Wales, and Western Australia have the highest number of homes at risk.
The Gold Coast, Brisbane, and Melbourne are the cities expected to face the worst damage and economic losses.
The report uses a climate scenario projecting a 2.7°C global temperature rise by 2100 based on current policies.
Economic losses are divided into about $274 billion in property damage and $581 billion in land use damages, including farms.
Sea levels have risen about 22 cm globally since 1900, mainly due to human-caused warming, with 14 cm more expected in Australia by 2050.
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A fishing boat capsized near Alaska’s St. Lawrence Island, leading to two deaths and one teenager rescued alive by the U.S. Coast Guard. The teenager was found holding on to the overturned boat and showed signs of hypothermia before being rescued.
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Three people were reported missing after their 18-foot fishing boat did not return as scheduled.
The boat capsized about 4 miles off St. Lawrence Island in the Bering Sea.
The U.S. Coast Guard found a 15-year-old survivor clinging to the overturned boat.
The teenager was rescued with the help of a good Samaritan boat and Coast Guard aircrew.
Two other boaters were found dead and taken to Nome, Alaska.
The deceased were reported to be the survivor’s brother and cousin.
The survivor said he held onto the boat for several days before being found.
The area is known for cold, rough waters which make rescue difficult.
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The Metropolitan Police are investigating claims that Reform UK may have broken rules about receiving donations from overseas. This follows a Channel 4 report where undercover journalists posed as foreign donors and secretly recorded conversations with two advisers to Nigel Farage, who then resigned.
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The Met police confirmed an investigation into possible illegal overseas donations to Reform UK.
The investigation started after Channel 4 broadcast a report based on an undercover sting operation.
Journalists from Verbatim posed as foreign donors trying to fund Reform UK.
Two advisers to Nigel Farage, Dan Jukes and James Orr, resigned after being recorded discussing how to bypass donation laws.
The police are looking into similar donation issues already under their special enquiry team.
The Met is working with the Electoral Commission and Crown Prosecution Service during the inquiry.
Detectives are trying to get all footage related to the Channel 4 broadcast to aid their investigation.
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A large sinkhole opened near Nicolas Cage’s Malibu home, causing the evacuation of more than 30 properties. Officials declared a local emergency due to the danger from the sinkhole, gas leak, and risk of worsening conditions from weather.
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A sinkhole about 25-30 feet deep and 30 by 60 feet wide appeared near 31630 Sea Level Drive in Malibu, California.
The sinkhole caused a driveway to collapse and led to a gas leak reported early Tuesday morning.
Malibu declared a local emergency and ordered 31 properties to evacuate.
Seven homes were marked as hazardous (red-tagged) due to damage, while 24 others lost safe vehicle access.
Gas service was cut off, and water service might be stopped if conditions get worse.
Officials warned that rain, high tides, and nearby Post-tropical Cyclone Marie could increase risks.
Emergency vehicle access is limited because part of the road collapsed.
The American Red Cross set up a temporary shelter at Malibu High School for evacuees.
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British Columbia has put up new signs saying the province will "NEVER be the 51st state" of the United States. This is a response to President Donald Trump’s repeated comments and social media posts suggesting Canada should join the U.S., which have caused criticism from Canadian leaders during a current trade dispute.
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The signs were introduced by British Columbia Premier David Eby during a news event.
The signs say things like "Strong, proud and will NEVER be the 51st state" to show Canadian pride and independence.
Premier Eby criticized President Trump’s social media posts, calling them strange and inappropriate for a U.S. leader.
Canada is facing a trade dispute with the United States involving tariffs and strong political statements.
Other countries like Iceland, Mexico, and Denmark have also pushed back against similar U.S.-related territorial comments.
Mexican and Danish leaders made public statements denying any wish to be part of the United States.
The trade dispute is causing concern about its impact on workers and businesses in both Canada and the U.S.
British Columbia hopes these signs will have a strong impact on President Trump and others promoting these ideas without hurting local residents.
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A Texas-based energy company called Greenland Energy is merging with a British firm, 80 Mile, to develop oil resources in Greenland’s Jameson Land Basin. Both companies believe there could be about $1 trillion worth of oil underground, but Greenland’s government has delayed drilling due to regulatory concerns and environmental rules.
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Greenland Energy is an American company focused on finding oil in Greenland’s Jameson Land Basin.
80 Mile, a British company, holds drilling rights to about two million acres in East Greenland, including the Jameson Land Basin.
The merger values 80 Mile at £61.5 million ($83.4 million) and aims to speed up oil development and simplify project financing.
Greenland’s government banned new oil exploration licenses in 2021 but 80 Mile got its license before the ban.
Greenland Energy has ties to President Donald Trump’s administration through board member Carol Craig and financial supporters like Kenneth Griffin.
Greenlandic authorities issued a warning last month when equipment was sent for drilling without proper permission.
A full regulatory review is now required before drilling can start, delaying exploration until at least winter 2027.
Executives say the project could bring economic benefits to Greenland and a chance for greater self-control over its economy.
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The American Red Cross is facing a national blood shortage, which can especially impact women who often need blood transfusions. Donating blood involves a brief health check that can help donors track important health information and sometimes reveal health issues.
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The Red Cross declared its second national blood crisis this summer due to low blood supply.
Only 3% of people who can donate blood do so regularly.
Women may need blood transfusions more often because they have lower hemoglobin levels and face risks during pregnancy and childbirth.
Blood donors get a quick health screening, checking weight, blood pressure, and blood health.
Donors can use the Red Cross app to track their health data from donations.
Giving blood regularly might help lower blood pressure and improve heart health by temporarily reducing iron.
Donating blood does not prevent cancer, despite some incorrect claims.
Some common myths about donating blood include concerns about tattoos, blood types, and high blood pressure, most of which are not barriers to donation.
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Hurricane Lowell caused serious damage on Hawaii’s western islands, especially Kauai and Ni’ihau. The storm brought strong winds, heavy rain, flooding, power outages, and waves that pushed debris onto the land.
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Hurricane Lowell passed just west of Hawaii’s islands, hitting Kauai and Ni’ihau hardest.
Nearly all 35,000 members of Kauai’s utility cooperative lost power due to downed trees and power lines.
Roads on Kauai’s North Shore and Westside were blocked by floodwaters, sand, and debris.
Storm surge damaged piers and boats in Port Allen harbor and flooded Hanapēpē Stadium.
On Oahu, heavy rain and waves caused flooding and rockslides; one man died when a tree fell on his tent.
The hurricane followed other recent storms, like Tropical Storm Lala, which also caused landslides and power loss.
A strong El Niño climate event is contributing to more storm activity and extreme weather in the Pacific.
Climate change can make El Niño effects stronger, leading to more severe floods and storms.
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Young conservatives are increasingly shaping their political views about Israel through internet platforms. This shift is changing how conservative support for Israel is expressed and understood.
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Young conservatives gather and form their opinions online.
The internet plays a major role in shaping views on Israel among this group.
Traditional political messages about Israel are being influenced by online discussions.
Conservatives’ attitudes toward Israel are evolving because of digital media.
This change affects political conversations and actions related to Israel.
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Four women have shared their experiences of being sexually abused and exploited by drug gangs when they were teenagers. They say the authorities did not protect them or take their complaints seriously. Experts say the issue of sexual and criminal exploitation by drug gangs has received less attention than other types of abuse.
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The women spoke openly on a BBC documentary called Britain's Forgotten Girls.
They were targeted by boys and older men linked to drug gangs.
The women were manipulated into abusive relationships and repeatedly sexually exploited.
All believe the authorities failed to protect them and did not properly investigate their claims.
Social workers and experts say this problem has been overshadowed by focus on sexual grooming gangs.
The documentary aims to raise awareness about the sexual and criminal exploitation of girls by drug gangs.
Support information is available for anyone affected by similar issues.
The article includes warnings about sensitive content involving sexual exploitation.
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Americares, a U.S.-based nonprofit that supports health centers worldwide, received a record $50 million donation from a private Connecticut family. This gift will help Americares provide more medicines and healthcare services, especially in areas like sub-Saharan Africa, despite recent cuts in U.S. government aid.
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Americares is a nonprofit that supports thousands of health centers globally.
It received its largest donation ever: $50 million from an unnamed family in Connecticut.
The donation comes after recent U.S. cuts to foreign aid, which have hurt health programs.
Before the aid cuts, about 10% of Americares’ funding came from the U.S. government.
The donation will help Americares reach 100 million people with quality healthcare by 2030.
Americares plans to focus on sub-Saharan Africa and other high-need areas.
Other philanthropists have also tried to fill gaps left by U.S. aid cuts, but funding remains a challenge.
Americares responded to recent emergencies including floods in Nepal and an Ebola outbreak in Congo.
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Scientists and investors are working to restore a large area of peatland in North Carolina to reduce climate-warming emissions and bring back natural habitats. The project involves stopping drainage, removing invasive plants, and replanting native species to protect the peatland and its stored carbon.
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The peatland covers 23 square miles (60 square kilometers) in North Carolina.
Past drainage efforts dried the peat, making it vulnerable to drought and wildfires.
The peatland currently releases about 130,000 tons of carbon dioxide each year.
Peatlands hold one-third of the world’s soil carbon, despite covering only 3% of the land.
Damaging peatlands causes them to release greenhouse gases, contributing to 6% of global emissions.
The restoration project blocks drainage ditches to raise the water level and reduce emissions.
Native plants and habitats are being restored to support wildlife like birds, bears, and rare plants.
The project plans to sell carbon credits, allowing companies to offset their emissions.
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Investors and scientists are working to restore a large area of peatland in North Carolina to reduce carbon dioxide emissions and bring back native habitats. Peatlands store large amounts of carbon and water, but draining and damaging them causes harmful greenhouse gas releases and increases wildfire risks.
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The restoration project covers 23 square miles (60 square kilometers) in North Carolina’s Inner Banks.
Peatlands make up only 3% of the world’s land but hold about one-third of the planet’s carbon dioxide, more than all forests combined.
When healthy, peatlands trap carbon because their waterlogged soil slows down plant decay and helps absorb carbon dioxide.
Draining the peatlands for farming and other uses has caused the soil to dry out, leading to the release of roughly 130,000 tons of carbon dioxide annually from this site.
Dry peatlands are vulnerable to deep underground fires that burn for long periods and release large amounts of carbon.
Restoring peatlands can help reduce climate-warming gases, prevent wildfires, and support fresh water storage and wildlife habitats.
Around two-thirds of temperate peatlands worldwide, including many in the U.S. and Europe, have been drained and damaged.
Boreal peatlands in colder regions, like Canada and Russia, remain mostly intact but face threats from thawing permafrost, fires, and mining.
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Andy Burnham said that national security should not reduce social security spending. He plans to fund defense and reduce welfare costs by improving education and mental health support, aiming to meet NATO defense spending targets by 2035.
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Andy Burnham said national security cannot come at the expense of social security.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch questioned Burnham about reaching 3% GDP defense spending by 2030.
The government plans to reach 3.5% GDP defense spending by 2035, with a 3% target in the spending review next spring.
Burnham rejected cutting housing benefits by £4 billion to fund defense, warning it would increase homelessness.
Burnham wants to reduce welfare costs by supporting education, youth employment, and mental health programs.
Conservatives criticized Burnham for not cutting welfare to increase defense spending.
John Healey was appointed because of his strong commitment to national defense.
Welfare spending is forecast to rise to £408.6 billion by 2030/31.
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Actor and filmmaker Noel Clarke has been charged with six sexual offences, including sexual assault and voyeurism, based on allegations from five women. The alleged crimes occurred between 2007 and 2016, and Clarke is set to appear in court on 21 October.
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Noel Clarke faces six charges: two for sexual assault, three for voyeurism (illegally watching someone), and one for exposure (showing private parts).
The charges come after claims made by five women about incidents from 2007 to 2016.
The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) says there is enough evidence to take the case to court.
Clarke is due to appear at Westminster magistrates court on 21 October.
Police began investigating the allegations in September 2025.
The police encourage any victims of sexual assault to come forward and assure them of sensitive handling.
Clarke is known for acting in Doctor Who and for his film Kidulthood.
Legal officials reiterated the importance of a fair trial and warned against sharing information that might affect the case.
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