A six-year-old boy in India died after being slapped by his kindergarten teacher for not finishing his homework. Despite laws banning physical punishment in schools, hitting children remains common, especially in poorer areas, raising concerns about law enforcement and child protection.
Key Facts
A six-year-old boy named Pranay Teja died after collapsing in school following a slap from his teacher.
The teacher slapped him because he allegedly did not complete his homework.
The boy’s family says the school regularly used physical punishment.
India banned corporal punishment in schools in 2010 under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act.
Physical punishment and mental harassment of children are illegal in India.
Studies show many low-income children in India still experience regular physical punishment at school and home.
Law enforcement and courts often treat corporal punishment cases as minor and hesitate to prosecute teachers.
School authorities sometimes discourage complaints and settle matters quietly, limiting protection for children.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A weather system in the Atlantic Ocean may develop into Tropical Storm Dolly in the next few days. Experts say it has a medium chance of forming but face challenges like dry air and wind that could stop its growth or change its path.
Key Facts
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) gave the system a 60% chance to develop into a tropical storm within 48 hours and seven days.
The system, called AL96, is located southwest of Cabo Verde in the Atlantic Ocean.
Conditions might allow it to become a tropical depression as it moves west or west-northwest.
By the weekend, conditions are expected to become less favorable for storm formation.
If the storm forms, it may reach the Lesser Antilles around Sunday or early next week.
The potential storm could either move north out to sea or stay closer to the islands and possibly near the Bahamas.
Effects on the U.S., if any, would likely happen at the end of next week or later.
The next storm name, Dolly, was chosen years ago and is unrelated to country singer Dolly Parton's recent death.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The head of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Tomoko Akane, asked Japan to resist U.S. pressure urging countries to leave the ICC. She emphasized Japan’s strong role as the court’s largest funder and said its support is crucial for the ICC’s survival amid U.S. opposition.
Key Facts
ICC President Tomoko Akane spoke to reporters in Tokyo by video call.
She urged Japan to help the ICC against U.S. efforts to weaken it.
The U.S., under President Donald Trump, has sanctioned ICC leaders and pressured members to withdraw.
At least five countries have already left the ICC following U.S. pressure.
Japan joined the ICC in 2007 and is its biggest financial supporter.
Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi called the U.S. actions “very unfortunate” but faced criticism for not defending the ICC strongly.
The ICC was created in 2002 to investigate war crimes, genocide, and crimes against humanity.
The U.S. is not an ICC member and opposes ICC actions involving Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and past investigations of U.S. troops.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A large UK study found that postmenopausal women who used hormone replacement therapy (HRT) had a lower risk of developing dementia, especially Alzheimer’s disease. Women who had surgical menopause and used HRT showed the greatest reduction in dementia risk.
Key Facts
The study tracked over 180,000 postmenopausal women in the UK for an average of 13 years.
Women who used HRT were 10% less likely to develop any dementia and 16% less likely to develop Alzheimer’s compared to those who never used it.
Women who had surgical menopause and used HRT had a 26% lower risk of developing dementia.
Women with shorter natural estrogen exposure, such as early menopause, seemed to benefit more from HRT.
Women carrying the Apoe4 gene variant, linked to higher Alzheimer’s risk, showed stronger protective effects from HRT.
The study is observational, so it cannot prove that HRT directly prevents dementia.
Researchers said more studies are needed to confirm these findings and understand which HRT types may help.
People considering HRT should talk with their doctor about potential benefits and risks.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A new study found that the sugar people ate as babies may be linked to changes in their telomeres, which are parts of cells that affect aging. The difference in telomere length could relate to living about two years longer.
Key Facts
Telomeres are protective caps at the ends of chromosomes that affect how cells age.
Researchers studied how sugar intake in infancy might change telomere length later in life.
Longer telomeres are generally linked to longer life expectancy.
The study estimated that differences in telomere length due to early sugar consumption could add about two years to lifespan.
The research suggests early diet might influence long-term health through genetic processes.
The study looked at patterns over time rather than immediate effects.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Audience members at a "9 to 5: The Musical" show in England learned about Dolly Parton's death before the performance. The cast dedicated the night's show to Parton, honoring her impact as a musician and creator of the original work.
Key Facts
Dolly Parton died on Tuesday at age 80 after a short battle with cancer.
She was a famous country music singer who released nearly 50 albums and sold over 100 million records.
Parton received 55 Grammy nominations and won 10 Grammy Awards.
She wrote and performed the song "9 to 5," which was part of the 1980 film and later inspired the musical.
The cast of "9 to 5: The Musical" paid tribute to her before the show in Worthing, England.
The musical continues to run at the Pavilion Theatre in Worthing through Friday.
Parton was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2022.
Worthing Theatres and Museum highlighted her creativity, humor, and contributions to music worldwide.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan, arrived in the UK with their two children for an extended stay. They plan to live outside London, keep their homes in California and Spain, and will not return to official royal duties.
Key Facts
Prince Harry, Meghan, and their children, Archie (7) and Lilibet (5), landed at Birmingham airport in the UK.
The children are enrolled in UK schools and start classes next week.
The couple left the UK in 2018 and stepped down from royal duties in early 2020.
They plan to live outside London, likely near the Cotswolds, and keep homes in California and Spain.
Meghan will continue her California-based business from the UK and may travel back to the US.
There are no plans for them to resume official royal work.
Details about their UK security arrangements are still unclear.
The family visited the UK briefly in July 2023 to visit Diana, Princess of Wales’s resting place.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Country music singer Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80. Fans and people around the world are mourning her passing and remembering her kindness and generosity.
Key Facts
Dolly Parton was a famous country music singer.
She was also known for her charitable work.
She died at the age of 80.
Her death has caused grief among millions of fans.
Reports about her death came from Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, where she lived.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Channel 5 is making a drama about how Peter Murrell, Nicola Sturgeon’s ex-husband, stole £400,000 from the Scottish National Party (SNP) over 12 years. The show will explore their relationship and the impact of his crimes, which damaged Sturgeon’s political career.
Key Facts
Peter Murrell was the SNP’s chief executive and embezzled £400,000 from the party.
He used the stolen money to buy items like a £124,550 motorhome, a Jaguar SUV, luxury pens, watches, and expensive salt and pepper grinders.
Murrell was arrested in 2023 and sentenced to five years and three months in jail.
Nicola Sturgeon said she has not spoken to Murrell since his imprisonment.
The embezzlement was partly hidden by the SNP’s large spending from 2010 to 2022.
Channel 5’s drama, titled *To Nicola, Love Peter*, will show how these events affected Sturgeon’s reputation.
The drama is produced by Wonderhood Studios, known for *Power: the Downfall of Huw Edwards*.
Casting is underway, with some public speculation about possible stars for the role of Sturgeon.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Carly Pearce, a country music singer, shared a story about when Dolly Parton invited her to join the Grand Ole Opry, a famous country music stage. Pearce also talked about starting work at Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s theme park, when she was 16 years old.
Key Facts
Carly Pearce is a Grammy-winning country music singer.
Dolly Parton invited Pearce to become an official member of the Grand Ole Opry.
The Grand Ole Opry is a well-known country music venue and organization.
Pearce began working at Dollywood, Dolly Parton’s theme park, at age 16.
Carly Pearce discussed her relationship with Dolly Parton on the show CBS Mornings.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visited Moscow for talks with Russian intelligence officials, a rare event during tense times between the U.S. and Russia. The Kremlin confirmed the meeting but did not share details, and President Putin was informed but did not attend.
Key Facts
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Russian intelligence counterparts in Moscow.
The visit was secretive and happened while U.S.-Russia relations remain tense due to the war in Ukraine.
President Vladimir Putin was informed of the talks but did not meet with Ratcliffe.
The CIA and the White House declined to comment on the talks.
A U.S. military plane landed and left Moscow's Vnukovo airport the same day.
The U.S. asked Ukraine to pause strikes near Moscow, St. Petersburg, and northern regions during the visit.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov called intelligence contacts a "positive process" but said relations are still in "a profound crisis."
Such meetings are rare and usually happen when urgent national security issues arise.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
An inquest has started into the sudden death of Jason Arday, a former Cambridge University professor who died on August 13, 2026. Arday faced public accusations of plagiarism and questions about his personal claims before he resigned from his position.
Key Facts
Jason Arday was Cambridge University’s youngest Black professor, appointed in 2023.
He was found dead in south London on August 13, 2026, shortly after resigning.
Questions about his academic work, including plagiarism in his 2015 Ph.D. thesis, were raised publicly.
Media scrutiny also questioned many of his personal claims, such as fundraising achievements and overcoming developmental delays.
Arday denied plagiarism but acknowledged some mistakes in his doctoral work.
The inquest was opened because his death is considered “unnatural” but not suspicious by police.
A fundraiser in memory of Arday raised nearly £225,000 ($305,000) to support his family and funeral costs.
Arday’s memoir is set to be published in the UK, telling his life story including his autism diagnosis and challenges.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Country music singer and philanthropist Dolly Parton has died at age 80, according to her family. People around the world, including her fans in Tennessee and on Hollywood Boulevard, have been paying tribute to her.
Key Facts
Dolly Parton was a famous country music singer and philanthropist.
She died at the age of 80.
Her family shared the news of her death.
Fans gathered in her hometown, Sevierville, Tennessee, to honor her.
People also visited her star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to show respect.
CBS News reported on the reactions to her death.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Flash floods in northern Nepal have killed at least eight people and destroyed homes. Authorities are still looking for hundreds of missing people and assessing the damage caused by the heavy water flow.
Key Facts
At least eight people have died due to flash floods in northern Nepal.
The floods have washed away many homes in mountain villages.
Videos from Nepal police show fast-moving muddy water hitting the villages.
Hundreds of people are still missing after the floods.
Authorities are working to evaluate the damage and continue rescue efforts.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
The article looks back at various times Dolly Parton appeared on the TV show "Good Morning America" (GMA). It highlights her memorable interviews and visits over the years, alongside news of her recent death at age 80.
Key Facts
Dolly Parton was a frequent guest on "Good Morning America."
She appeared in interviews starting early in her career with hosts like Barbara Walters.
Parton visited her theme park, Dollywood, on the show in later years.
Dolly Parton died at the age of 80.
The article shows a timeline of her joyful moments on the program.
Dolly Parton was a well-known country music star.
Tributes and memories of her contributions to music and culture are featured in related news segments.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Panama and El Salvador have declared emergencies due to a severe drought caused by the El Nino weather pattern. This drought has damaged crops, raised temperatures to record levels, and forced the Panama Canal to reduce ship traffic.
Key Facts
Panama and El Salvador joined Honduras in declaring emergencies over the El Nino drought.
El Nino causes warmer ocean temperatures in the Pacific, affecting global weather and rainfall.
The drought led Panama to cut shipping through the Panama Canal because water levels are low.
El Salvador declared a red alert to prepare for drought effects on farming and communities.
All three countries set new monthly temperature records in June and July, increasing famine risks.
The drought has destroyed crops, especially in areas lacking irrigation systems.
Peru also declared a state of emergency due to flooding and heat from El Nino.
Central America’s "Dry Corridor" area is especially vulnerable to these extreme weather changes.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A large mudslide struck the Nepal-China border area, affecting roads, buildings, and vehicles. At least nine people died, and hundreds are missing due to heavy flooding in the region.
Key Facts
A mudslide occurred at the Nepal-China border crossing.
The mudslide covered roads, buildings, and vehicles.
CCTV footage captured people running away just before the mudslide.
At least nine people lost their lives in the event.
Hundreds of people are reported missing.
The disaster resulted from heavy rains causing floods.
Rescue and search efforts are likely underway to find missing individuals.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
A flash flood hit the area along the Nepal-Tibet border, causing deaths and many people missing. At least 18 people have died, and over 100 Indian and 12 British tourists are reported missing.
Key Facts
A flash flood occurred at the Nepal-Tibet border.
The flood caused at least 18 deaths.
More than 100 people from India are missing.
12 people from the UK are also reported missing.
The video showing the flood was edited by the BBC because of its distressing content.
The incident is currently being followed live by news outlets.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
Dolly Parton, a well-known singer and songwriter, has died at age 80 after a short fight with cancer. News reports highlight her life and the impact she made during her career.
Key Facts
Dolly Parton died at the age of 80.
She had a brief battle with cancer before her death.
She was famous for her singing and songwriting.
News outlets have reported on her life and legacy.
Her career spanned many years and influenced many people.
CBS News covered the story and shared details about her life.
Read the Original
Want the full story? Tap a source to open the original
article.
