The wife of an American who is being held in China has not talked to her husband for over 100 days. She hopes that President Trump will ask Chinese President Xi Jinping to release him during their meeting.
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An American citizen is detained in China.
His wife, Sylvia Zin, has not had contact with him for more than 100 days.
She spoke publicly to share her hope for his release.
Sylvia Zin wants President Trump to bring up the case with President Xi Jinping.
The hope is that the U.S.-China meeting will help free the detained American.
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World leaders met at the United Nations General Assembly to discuss global issues. The meeting happened while the United States is involved in ongoing conflict in Iran.
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The United Nations General Assembly brings together leaders from many countries.
Leaders use the assembly to talk about important global matters.
The first day included speeches and updates on current world events.
At the same time, the U.S. continues military operations in Iran.
CBS News reported live updates from the event.
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President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, marking Xi's first public appearance in 10 days amid health rumors. The meeting will focus on trade, Taiwan, tariffs, and other ongoing issues between the U.S. and China.
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Xi Jinping has not been seen publicly since September 13, sparking speculation about his health.
Xi will arrive in the U.S. on Wednesday and meet President Trump before a White House meeting on Thursday.
The meeting agenda includes trade relations, Taiwan, and tariffs.
Some opponents claim Xi was ill during a recent summit, but these claims are unproven.
Experts say Xi's absence could be normal downtime after foreign trips rather than a health problem.
President Trump previously used tariffs to pressure China on trade and fentanyl issues.
The U.S. and China remain in a tough standstill on technology, rare earth minerals, and security topics.
Both leaders aim to make the visit seem successful, but major disagreements are expected to continue.
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An 87-year-old woman named Maricarmen was evicted from her home in Madrid after living there for 70 years. The rent was increased sharply by a company that bought the property, making it too expensive for her pension, and despite legal challenges and public protests, the eviction took place.
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Maricarmen was the tenant of a flat in Madrid’s Retiro area for 70 years, originally rented by her father in 1956.
The property was bought in 2018 by a company called Urbagestión, which raised her rent from €500 to €2,650, later lowered to €1,650.
Maricarmen’s monthly pension is €1,350, less than the new rent.
Courts had previously blocked her eviction three times, but this time it happened with police involvement.
Hundreds of protesters and some celebrities gathered to support Maricarmen before the eviction.
The UN called for the eviction to stop and suggested affordable alternative housing, but Maricarmen declined local government offers.
An anonymous donor offered to pay most of her rent, but the company refused and proceeded with eviction.
Spain faces a housing shortage, causing large rent increases, especially in cities like Madrid.
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Pope Leo XIV will visit the town of Lourdes in southern France after his time in Paris. Around 150,000 people are expected to attend a mass led by the Pope, and local businesses hope the visitors will help the local economy by buying food, souvenirs, and other items.
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Lourdes will be the second stop for Pope Leo XIV during his visit to France.
The Pope will lead a mass at the Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes.
About 150,000 people are expected to attend the mass.
Many visitors are pilgrims who come for religious reasons.
Local businesses anticipate increased sales because of the large number of visitors.
The visit is part of a larger trip that includes time in Paris.
Lourdes is located in southern France and is known as a religious site.
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The United States completed Operation Absolute Resolve, which disarmed the dictator in Venezuela. Now, the focus is on ending the dictatorship and holding free elections in the country.
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The U.S. ran Operation Absolute Resolve in Venezuela.
This operation successfully disarmed the dictator.
The dictator in Venezuela still holds power after disarmament.
There is a call to dismantle the dictatorship in Venezuela.
Free elections are seen as a way to change the government.
The article suggests the U.S. can help make free elections happen in Venezuela.
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Dolly Parton's management company, She's Alive, has accused her nephew, Bryan Seaver, of making threats and using intimidation over control of the late singer's business and legacy. She's Alive filed for a temporary restraining order against Seaver after alleging he tried to damage Parton's brand and pressured the estate for money; Seaver denies threatening anyone and says his messages were misunderstood.
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Bryan Seaver, Dolly Parton's nephew and former head of security, is accused of threats and intimidation by the management company She's Alive.
She's Alive filed legal papers seeking a temporary restraining order to stop Seaver's alleged actions.
Seaver was fired last week from his security role without explanation.
The company claims Seaver threatened to ruin Dolly Parton's brand and demanded payment.
Seaver says the messages were private talks during grief and denies making threats.
He is a military contractor with experience selling arms to foreign governments.
Some employees and lawyers connected to Dolly Parton's estate have quit because of the situation.
She's Alive has hired private security for its employees due to concerns about safety.
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President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are meeting in the United States for Xi’s first state visit in over 10 years. They will discuss key topics such as artificial intelligence, trade, and Taiwan, with tensions and unresolved issues expected during the talks.
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Xi Jinping is visiting the US for the first time since 2015.
Artificial intelligence (AI) safety and development will be important agenda items.
President Trump has called recent AI safety warnings a “hoax.”
Trade tensions continue after Trump’s 2023 trade war, with a truce set to expire in November.
China has imposed high tariffs on US goods and restricted rare earth exports.
Taiwan is a major conflict point, as China claims Taiwan as its territory while the US supports Taiwan’s defense.
President Trump delayed a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan as a negotiating tactic.
Discussions may also cover conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.
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Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit the White House for talks with President Donald Trump, marking the first visit by a Chinese leader in over ten years. The discussions will focus on trade relations and competition in artificial intelligence, as both countries deal with high tariffs and trade restrictions.
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President Xi Jinping will meet President Donald Trump at the White House during a three-day visit.
This is the first visit by a Chinese leader to the US in more than a decade.
The US and China are in a trade war, with high tariffs on many goods from both sides.
As of July 2026, the US charges an average tariff of 36.5% on Chinese goods, while China charges 31% on US goods.
Tariffs vary by product, such as copper facing 73.6% tariff by the US and US beef facing up to 77% tariff by China.
The trade war includes measures beyond tariffs, like sanctions, export controls, and limits on technology and investments.
China controls about 90% of the world’s processing of rare earth minerals, which are important for electronics and defense.
The US has imposed bans and restrictions on Chinese AI firms, robots, and other technologies, while China has responded with sanctions and export limits.
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Archaeologists found an ancient wall under Paris on the Île de la Cité. This discovery might confirm that the city’s first settlement, called Lutetia, was located there during the Gallo-Roman period.
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A 20-meter (65-foot) wall from the Gallo-Roman period was found under a building on Île de la Cité in Paris.
The wall is believed to be part of the old ramparts built by the Parisii tribe during the Iron Age.
Lutetia is the ancient name for Paris.
Some research had suggested the first settlement might have been in Nanterre, west of Paris.
The wall shows traces of fire, possibly from when the Gauls burned parts of their town before a battle described by Julius Caesar.
Carbon dating places the wall between 200 BC and 10 BC, which matches the time of the Battle of Lutetia in 52 BC.
The discovery was made during excavation near the Hôtel-Dieu hospital, close to Notre Dame Cathedral.
France’s culture ministry called the find a major step in understanding early Paris.
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A study found that infants born to mothers with postpartum depression symptoms have nearly three times the risk of dying before their first birthday compared to infants whose mothers did not have these symptoms. The research shows a strong link between a mother’s mental health after childbirth and the health outcomes of the baby.
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The study analyzed data from 414,890 births in New Jersey between 2016 and 2020.
Mothers with postpartum depressive symptoms were identified using a screening tool called the Edinburgh Postnatal Depression Scale.
Infant death rate was 7.2 per 1,000 births for babies with depressed mothers, versus 2.0 per 1,000 for babies with non-depressed mothers.
After adjusting for different factors, infants of mothers with depressive symptoms had nearly a threefold higher risk of dying before age one.
The increased risk was found across different races, income levels, and whether the baby was born early or not.
The risk was especially higher for deaths related to prematurity, birth complications, birth defects, and sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).
Mental health support for mothers during and after pregnancy could help improve infant health outcomes.
Perinatal depression affects about 1 in 5 mothers during or after pregnancy.
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Two University of Mississippi students died recently, and kratom products were found during investigations, though it is not yet confirmed as the cause of death. Kratom is a plant-based drug with effects similar to opioids and has been linked to addiction and some deaths, raising public health concerns.
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Two students aged 18 and 20 at the University of Mississippi died; kratom was found but not confirmed as the cause.
Lafayette County, where the university is located, banned kratom since 2021 despite state laws allowing its sale to adults 21 and older.
Kratom comes from a Southeast Asian plant and is sold in powders, teas, pills, and liquids.
It can act as a stimulant in low doses and a sedative in high doses, but it is considered unsafe and addictive by medical experts.
Side effects of kratom include nausea, liver damage, confusion, seizures, and other serious symptoms.
Usage of kratom is rising, especially among young adults and some children aged 12-17.
There have been over 35 deaths linked to kratom contaminated with harmful bacteria like salmonella, and tens of thousands of poison calls related to kratom exposure have been reported.
Authorities and health groups regard kratom as a growing public health concern.
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Police in Madrid used teargas and batons to break up protesters trying to stop the eviction of an 87-year-old disabled woman named Maricarmen from her home. Despite the protests and offers to help pay rent, the eviction went ahead, highlighting ongoing housing issues in Spain.
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Maricarmen is an 87-year-old woman with a 50% disability who has lived in her apartment for 71 years.
A developer bought the building and raised her rent from €500 to €1,650 per month, while her state pension is €1,350.
Activists, local tenants’ unions, and celebrities joined hundreds of protesters trying to block the eviction.
Police used teargas and batons to move protesters and allow the eviction to proceed.
Maricarmen’s original rental contract was declared invalid by the Supreme Court because it was a sublet after her mother's death.
Urbagestión SL, the landlord company, refused offers to cover the rent difference or negotiate.
The eviction reflects broader housing problems in Spain, where 4,000 evictions have occurred so far this year.
Protesters linked the eviction to controversies involving the Madrid regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso.
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French President Emmanuel Macron criticized Israel’s actions in the occupied West Bank during a speech at the United Nations. Israel responded sharply to Macron’s remarks, but France still allowed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plane to fly over its airspace on the way to New York, despite an International Criminal Court arrest warrant against him.
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Macron spoke at the UN General Assembly and criticized Israel’s behavior in the West Bank.
Andy Burnham, the new UK Prime Minister, met President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly in a calm and drama-free encounter. Burnham’s friendly and modest behavior, along with some personal traits like his hair, may have helped create a positive impression on Trump.
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Andy Burnham had his first face-to-face meeting with President Donald Trump at the UN General Assembly.
The meeting was moved behind closed doors but later included a joint press conference.
Burnham appeared relaxed and friendly, showing a junior partner attitude.
Trump praised the UK and complimented Burnham as a “natural businessperson.”
Trump compared Burnham favorably to the previous UK prime minister, Keir Starmer.
Burnham’s appearance, including his hair, possibly influenced Trump, who cares about his own hair.
Trump seemed tired and less chaotic during the meeting compared to earlier UN events.
At the time, Trump was having conflicts with other world leaders but spoke positively about Burnham.
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Police are investigating a video showing anti-migrant activist Daniel Thomas slashing an empty inflatable boat with a knife in the English Channel. The boat had recently carried about 50 migrants from France to the UK and was being transferred by rescue crews when the incident happened.
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The inflatable boat belonged to a group of about 50 migrants traveling from Normandy, France to the UK.
Two RNLI lifeboats picked up the migrants and took them to Dover for processing.
Daniel Thomas, also known as Danny Tommo, filmed the transfer from a speedboat and livestreamed to over 15,000 viewers.
The video shows Thomas approaching the empty boat and cutting at its side with a small knife while shouting.
A French coastguard official was present on the migrant boat when Thomas attacked it.
Thomas said he wanted to prevent the boat from being taken back to France and reused.
Police from Hampshire and Isle of Wight are investigating the incident.
There is no proof that boats used by migrants have ever been returned to France for reuse.
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Local forces in Ethiopia's Tigray region took control of the main airport in Mekelle from the federal police. Fighting and tensions have risen again between the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and the Ethiopian government, with both sides accusing each other of breaking the 2022 peace deal.
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Tigray forces seized the Mekelle airport from Ethiopia’s federal police.
Ethiopian Airlines has stopped flights to Mekelle, Shire, and Axum because of the conflict.
The TPLF announced an alliance with six other armed groups to remove the government in Addis Ababa.
A two-year war in Tigray ended in November 2022, with an estimated 600,000 deaths and severe famine risk.
On Tuesday, drone and jet strikes in Alamata killed at least 14 civilians, reportedly hitting two empty schools.
The US condemned a drone strike on a convoy carrying food aid and called for an investigation.
Both the TPLF and Ethiopian government have been slow to implement the peace agreement.
The TPLF has re-established its administration in the region and reportedly forced young men to join its forces.
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A new study found that most Americans over 50 would be interested in a vaccine that cuts the chance of getting dementia by half. The study showed that 72% would likely get such a vaccine, while 21% were unsure, and 7% would not. Willingness to get the vaccine varied by age, gender, and race.
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The study surveyed over 1,500 Americans aged 50 and older.
It focused on a low-cost, multi-dose vaccine that could reduce dementia risk by 50%.
72% said they would likely or definitely get the vaccine.
21% were unsure about receiving the vaccine.
7% said they likely or definitely would not get the vaccine.
People aged 70 and older were slightly more willing than those in their 50s.
Women were more hesitant than men to accept the vaccine.
Black Americans showed more hesitation compared to White Americans.
Researchers noted that uncertainty about the vaccine was more common than outright refusal.
Previous studies have shown some existing vaccines, like the shingles vaccine, might be linked to lower dementia risk.
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UEFA President Aleksander Ceferin said that trust in world football is still damaged after FIFA dropped a plan to sell a part of its commercial rights to private investors. He emphasized that unity, transparency, and good governance are needed to rebuild trust in the sport.
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FIFA had planned to sell 20% of its commercial rights, including World Cup rights, to private investors.
The plan was cancelled in July after strong opposition from UEFA, the Asian Football Confederation, and CONCACAF.
Ceferin spoke at the Portugal Football Summit about the need to protect football’s unity and trust.
He highlighted that football should not be treated as a commodity for sale.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino offered to review FIFA’s decision-making and governance processes after criticism of the investment plan.
Infantino proposed an independent review and wider consultations with football groups to improve transparency and accountability.
Some football federations remain unhappy with Infantino’s leadership and his handling of the investment proposal.
Infantino plans to seek re-election as FIFA president in March 2027.
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About half of women over 50 lose bone density without realizing it, which can lead to serious problems. Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein explains that bone loss is a "silent disease" and discusses how hormones affect bone strength and ways to reverse the loss.
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Nearly 50% of women over age 50 experience bone density loss.
Many women with bone loss do not know they have it.
Bone loss is often called a "silent disease" because it shows little warning at first.
Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein studies how joint pain and bone health change during a woman’s life.
Hormones play an important role in maintaining bone density.
It is possible to reverse some bone loss with treatment and lifestyle changes.
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