Kate Doerge, a grief coach and author, shared how her family celebrated her daughter Penny’s life after learning Penny had an inoperable tumor caused by neurofibromatosis. They invited people to their home to honor Penny, who was 16 years old, and expressed their love as a way to say goodbye.
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Penny was 16 years old and had neurofibromatosis, a disorder that causes tumors to grow on nerve tissue.
Doctors told the family that Penny had an inoperable tumor, meaning it could not be removed by surgery.
Kate Doerge is a grief coach and author who spoke about her experience on the show "Healthful."
The family invited friends and loved ones to their home to celebrate Penny’s life.
Doerge described their farewell as sending Penny "out on a rocket ship of love," expressing their care and support.
The story was featured by CBS News and shared by Norah O'Donnell.
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Two Palestinians were killed in separate incidents in the occupied West Bank involving Israeli settlers and soldiers. One was a 17-year-old shot by settlers near Hebron, and the other was a 58-year-old man shot during an Israeli military raid in Jenin.
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A Palestinian teenager, Karim Sanad Shalaldeh, was fatally shot by Israeli settlers in Khirbet Hamroush near Hebron.
During the same attack, a 70-year-old man was also injured.
Israeli settlers reportedly raided the area, firing shots and setting Palestinian homes on fire.
Fathi Khazem, a 58-year-old retired Palestinian colonel, was killed by Israeli forces during a raid in Jenin.
Israeli military said Khazem tried to stab soldiers before being shot.
Israeli forces blocked emergency services and have not returned Khazem’s body to his family.
Settlers and Israeli forces have besieged several Palestinian homes near Nablus, preventing residents from leaving or receiving supplies.
Human Rights Watch reported that over 100 Palestinian communities have been displaced by settler violence since January 2023.
International criticism continues over Israel’s expansion of settlements deemed illegal under international law.
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A person attacked people with a sword at a school in Fagersta, central Sweden, on Friday. Police arrested a suspect, and several people were injured. Authorities are investigating the incident and supporting those affected.
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The attack happened at Brinell School in Fagersta, northwest of Stockholm.
Police received an alert in the early afternoon and quickly responded to the scene.
Authorities are reviewing camera footage to understand the attack better.
Several people were wounded in the attack.
Nearby schools were locked down, and roads were blocked for safety.
A crisis center was set up near the school to help those impacted.
Police, fire services, and healthcare workers are involved in aiding victims.
Sweden’s Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson called the event a serious incident and said police are working hard on the case.
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French border police stopped a small boat carrying migrants trying to cross the English Channel to the UK. There was a clash between the police and migrants during the interception in northern France.
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The incident happened in northern France on Friday.
Migrants tried to cross the English Channel by boat.
French border police intercepted the small boat before it reached the UK.
There was a confrontation between the migrants and police during the interception.
The UK Home Office reports increased efforts by French police to stop migrant boats in recent months.
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Romania stopped a Russian drone boat carrying explosives near a key European gas platform in the Black Sea by shooting it down with fighter jets. The drone was safely destroyed by experts afterward, and Romanian leaders blamed Russia for the attack. This marks a rise in tensions around the Neptun Deep gas project, which is important for European energy supply.
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A Russian drone boat loaded with explosives was found near Romania’s Neptun Deep offshore gas platform in the Black Sea.
Romanian F-16 fighter jets disabled the drone with cannon fire to protect workers and the platform.
Explosive ordnance experts later safely detonated the drone.
This is the second recent incident involving suspected Russian drones near the Neptun Deep site.
Romania confirmed the drones were not from the Ukrainian military.
The Neptun Deep project will make Romania the largest gas producer in the EU once fully operational in 2027.
The drone boat had advanced features, possibly allowing it to carry missiles, aerial drones, and use satellite communications.
The Black Sea area is a conflict zone due to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, with drone attacks happening from both sides.
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Ukraine has banned the Russian cartoon "Masha and the Bear," accusing it of spreading pro-Russian messages and threatening Ukraine's security. The ban includes sanctions on the show's producers and distributors, with efforts to block the cartoon's content and limit its availability in Ukraine.
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Ukraine imposed sanctions on the producers and distributors of "Masha and the Bear," including the studio Animaccord.
The ban aims to stop the cartoon from spreading pro-Russian narratives and protect Ukrainian national security.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy signed the decree enforcing the sanctions.
The show has been viewed over 37 billion times on YouTube and is broadcast in about 100 countries.
Ukraine and some allies, like the UK and Estonia, criticize the cartoon as a tool for Russian influence ("soft power").
Ukraine protested Netflix's acquisition of streaming rights for new seasons of the show.
The Ukrainian YouTube channel for "Masha and the Bear" has over 18 million followers and was the most popular children's channel in Ukraine in August.
Russia dismissed the accusations, with Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov praising the cartoon's positive qualities.
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The United Kingdom held its first national day to honor victims and survivors of terrorism. A ceremony in London featured speeches from survivors and leaders, moments of silence, and musical performances.
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The UK marked its first annual national day for victims and survivors of terrorism.
The ceremony took place in London.
Survivors from different terror attacks shared how their lives were affected.
Paul Price, who survived the Manchester Arena attack that killed his wife, spoke at the event.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham expressed his admiration for the survivors.
The ceremony included a two-minute silence to remember victims.
Musical performances were also part of the event.
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Geonroung Park, who was featured in the popular "Baby Shark Dance" video on YouTube, is now 17 years old. She is starting a new career as a K-pop singer.
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Geonroung Park appeared in the "Baby Shark Dance" video.
The video has more than 17 billion views, making it the most-watched on YouTube.
Park is now 17 years old.
She is pursuing a career in K-pop music.
K-pop is a popular music genre from South Korea.
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German intelligence found a hidden stash of guns near Berlin last year, which they believe was meant for killings linked to Russia. German officials are investigating a suspect in Romania connected to planned violent attacks and suspect the involvement of foreign powers.
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A weapons cache with two handguns and ammunition was found near Berlin in October 2023.
German intelligence thinks the weapons were for targeted killings, possibly ordered by Russia.
The German Interior Minister, Alexander Dobrindt, said prosecutors are investigating a suspect held in Romania related to planned parcel bomb attacks.
The suspect is described as a low-level agent, but his nationality is not disclosed.
German security agencies have warned of plans by Russian intelligence to carry out assassinations in Germany.
The weapons cache was kept under surveillance after it was made unusable, but no one approached it.
Several operatives tied to similar plots have been detained this year, including one from Kazakhstan.
There have been past Russian-linked attacks in Germany, including a murder ordered by Moscow in 2021.
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Alfalfa sprouts have been connected to cases of food poisoning in Minnesota and Illinois. These illnesses involve bacteria like E. coli and salmonella, which can cause stomach problems and other health issues.
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People in Minnesota and Illinois have fallen ill after eating alfalfa sprouts.
The illnesses are linked to bacteria called E. coli and salmonella.
Both bacteria can cause food poisoning symptoms like stomach pain, diarrhea, and vomiting.
Health officials are investigating to find the exact source of contamination.
Eating raw or lightly cooked sprouts can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
Washing sprouts may not remove all harmful bacteria.
Authorities may issue warnings or recalls to protect public health.
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Hawaii is preparing for more heavy rain and strong winds just days after Hurricane Lala caused serious damage on the Big Island. The new storm, possibly a tropical storm, is expected to bring more rain starting Saturday and continue through Tuesday, affecting mainly the Big Island’s windward and southeast areas.
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Hurricane Lala caused heavy rain, flooding, and damage to homes, roads, and bridges on Hawaii’s Big Island last weekend.
The northeast coast of the Big Island received over 43 inches (1.1 meters) of rain from Lala.
About 11,630 customers on the Big Island still had no power as of Friday.
The next storm is expected to bring 5 to 10 inches (13 to 25 cm) of rain, with some places possibly getting up to 15 inches (38 cm).
Other islands will get less rain, generally 1 to 2 inches, with east Maui possibly seeing up to 4 inches.
No coastal watches or warnings were in effect on Friday morning, but officials urged people to keep watching the storm.
Dangerous flooding, mudslides, and strong rip currents are possible, especially in areas already wet from Hurricane Lala.
Hawaii state officials asked residents to prepare emergency supplies for up to 14 days ahead of the new storm.
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Data cards have been taken from a small plane and a Pennsylvania State Police helicopter that crashed at a rural airport. The collision killed the plane’s pilot and injured two state troopers, and investigators are studying the data to find out why the accident happened.
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The crash happened at Carlisle airport in central Pennsylvania.
A Cessna 150 plane collided with a Bell 407 police helicopter.
The Cessna was landing when it veered and hit the helicopter's tail.
The helicopter was hovering during a training exercise at the time of the crash.
The plane’s pilot died in the collision.
Two people inside the helicopter were injured.
Investigators recovered intact data cards from both aircraft to help understand the cause.
Neither aircraft is required to have a cockpit voice recorder, which is common in bigger planes.
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Russian drones attacked a shopping center in Kryvyi Rih, a city in central Ukraine, killing six people and injuring 91 others, including six children. The attack came after a recent wave of missile strikes on Kyiv and is part of ongoing violence in the region.
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The strike happened in Kryvyi Rih, President Zelenskyy’s hometown.
Six people died, and 91 were injured, including six children.
The attack involved two waves of drones hitting the same area.
President Zelenskyy called the strike a terrorist act.
Kryvyi Rih has been targeted several times during the war, with a deadly strike in April 2025 killing 20 people.
The day before, Kyiv was hit by a large missile and drone attack, killing at least 16 people.
Russia has increased missile attacks in recent months, exploiting Ukraine’s limited air defenses.
The United Nations reported that Kyiv was heavily affected in July, with many civilian casualties from Russian strikes.
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The U.S. and South Korean militaries ended their joint annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise six days early as a gesture to North Korea. Despite this, North Korea rejected the move and fired missiles into the sea, keeping tensions high and talks stalled.
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The Ulchi Freedom Shield military drill was cut short from 11 days to around 5 days.
President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to reduce the size of the exercise, citing good relations with North Korea’s leader, Kim Jong Un.
North Korea sees the exercise as a rehearsal for invasion and did not accept the reduction as a positive step.
North Korea fired about 10 short-range missiles into the sea after dismissing Trump’s outreach.
South Korea and the U.S. also halved the number of joint field training exercises during this drill.
Kim Yo Jong, North Korean leader’s sister, said the drills were still provocative despite being smaller.
North Korea has strengthened ties with Russia, which may give it more support against sanctions and pressure.
Experts believe North Korea may want bigger concessions from the U.S. before returning to talks.
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A popular festival called Ashenda, which celebrates women and the Virgin Mary in northern Ethiopia's Tigray region, has been cancelled in Mekelle due to fears of drone attacks. Recent drone strikes have caused injuries and deaths, raising concerns about the possibility of the civil war in Tigray restarting.
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The Ashenda festival is a three-day event celebrated by Orthodox Christians and is especially important for young women in Tigray.
The main Ashenda gathering planned for Mekelle stadium was cancelled because of safety concerns over drone strikes.
A recent drone attack in Mekelle injured 13 civilians and damaged homes.
Other drone strikes in nearby districts between early and mid-August caused several deaths and injuries.
The Tigray region is still recovering from a civil war that ended in 2022 with a peace deal between the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) and Ethiopia’s federal government.
Political tensions are rising again as the TPLF removed the interim peace administration and reinstated its pre-war council.
Both sides accuse each other of not following the peace agreement.
Regional officials called for international diplomatic action to stop the violence from escalating.
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President Donald Trump wants to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, but North Korea refuses to talk with the U.S. or South Korea. Despite Trump reducing joint military drills with South Korea as a possible peace gesture, North Korea remains firm against communication and calls the U.S. policy hostile.
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President Trump has expressed a strong desire to meet with Kim Jong Un soon.
North Korea has not agreed to talks with the U.S. or South Korea.
Kim Yo Jong, Kim’s sister, denied recent leader-to-leader communication despite Trump’s claims.
North Korea calls U.S.-South Korea military drills hostile and inappropriate.
Trump shortened these joint drills as a possible peace signal but also linked it to South Korea’s stance on the U.S.-Iran conflict.
South Korea has tried to lower tensions since President Lee Jae-myung took office in 2023.
North Korea officially dropped its goal of reunifying with South Korea in May 2024.
The Korean Peninsula remains technically at war since the 1953 Korean War armistice.
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Tornadoes struck Long Island, New York, and Dover, Delaware, causing significant damage and flooding. Emergency crews rescued people trapped in cars, and authorities lifted a state of emergency as cleanup efforts began.
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A tornado hit the Sun & Surf Beach Club on Long Island, damaging at least 50 beach cabanas and injuring one person.
The beach club was hosting 200 to 300 people who started evacuating before the tornado struck.
Another tornado was reported in Dover, Delaware, causing roof damage and other destruction.
Dover's mayor lifted the state of emergency on Friday morning, allowing residents and businesses to return to normal.
Flooding caused the Long Island Expressway in Queens to close temporarily.
Emergency crews in Jersey City, New Jersey, rescued 69 people trapped in floodwaters using small inflatable boats.
Tornadoes are uncommon in the northeastern US compared to other parts of the country.
Rescue and cleanup efforts continue, with authorities advising caution due to debris and blocked roads.
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Lake Powell has dropped to its lowest water level since it was created over 60 years ago, approaching a point where the Glen Canyon Dam can no longer produce hydropower normally. This decline is linked to climate change and lower Colorado River flows, affecting water supply for millions of people and raising concerns about how to manage Lakes Powell and Mead in the future.
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Lake Powell's water level fell to about 3,520 feet above sea level in mid-August, close to a critical limit of 3,490 feet needed for hydropower generation.
Lake Mead, another major reservoir on the Colorado River, also reached a record low recently.
The Colorado River supplies water to about 40 million people, millions of acres of farmland, seven U.S. states, tribal nations, and Mexico.
Climate change has caused roughly a 20% drop in river flows this century, with forecasts for further declines between 20% and 40%.
If water levels drop too low, Glen Canyon Dam may have to stop using turbines and rely on less safe water outlets.
Federal officials have tried releasing water from upstream reservoirs to keep Lake Powell above the danger level but may cause problems for Lake Mead.
Some experts suggest making Lake Mead the main reservoir and Lake Powell a backup to better manage water storage long term.
New guidelines for managing these reservoirs after 2026 are under review to address these challenges.
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A large study found that doing exercise for fun, like walking or swimming, lowers the risk of dementia. However, physical activity done as part of a job may increase the risk of dementia.
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Researchers studied data from over 4.2 million people in 30 countries.
Leisure-time exercise was linked to a 24% lower risk of dementia.
Physical activity at work was linked to a 20% higher risk of dementia.
The study followed participants aged 45 to 93 for about 10 years.
Household physical activity might help reduce dementia risk, but evidence is limited.
Using walking or cycling to commute showed a slight increase in dementia risk based on few studies.
Job-related physical activities may involve repetitive tasks and exposure to pollution, which could affect brain health.
Voluntary exercise often has social and mental benefits, like companionship and fresh air, which may protect the brain.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Novosibirsk, Siberia, was claimed on social media to have involved little or no security. However, videos and expert analysis show he was protected by a large, well-organized security team, similar to those that safeguard other world leaders.
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A pro-Russian social media post claimed Putin traveled without security in Siberia on August 11, 2026.
The post compared Putin’s security to that of French President Emmanuel Macron, saying Macron had heavy protection while Putin did not.
An expert confirmed that Putin’s trip included a strong security presence, equivalent to other presidents’ protection plans.
The crowd Putin met was controlled, with roads closed to ensure safety.
Video footage showed Putin’s convoy and security team arriving, including men with assault rifles and special gear.
The security personnel had insignia indicating they belonged to Russia’s presidential security service.
The social media claim of minimal security was proven false by available evidence and expert analysis.
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