Julian Shapiro-Barnum, creator of the series "Recess Therapy," talks about why adults should bring more child-like behavior into their lives. He believes acting more like children can benefit adults in everyday life.
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Julian Shapiro-Barnum hosts "Recess Therapy," a series that features conversations with children.
He appeared on CBS Mornings to share his views on adult behavior.
Shapiro-Barnum encourages adults to embrace playful and child-like actions.
He believes adults can gain positive benefits from acting more like children.
The discussion was featured on CBS News and is available on the CBS News app.
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Actress Isla Fisher talked about the new movie "Spa Weekend." She explained what the movie means to her and how it shows the importance of friendships between women. She also shared how the cast became close during filming.
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Isla Fisher is an actress featured in the movie "Spa Weekend."
The movie highlights the value of female friendships.
Fisher shared her personal thoughts on the film's meaning.
The cast of "Spa Weekend" included many well-known actors.
The actors formed strong bonds while working together.
The interview was shown on CBS News.
Viewers can watch the discussion on the CBS News app or website.
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The UK’s largest water reuse system in Cambridgeshire cannot be turned on because current drinking water laws do not allow recycled water to be used for household purposes. This legal barrier is preventing water companies from using recycled rainwater and greywater to reduce water use in a region that faces serious water shortages.
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The water reuse system was ready to start in 2021 but remains off due to legal restrictions.
It could save about 25 litres of water per person each day by recycling rainwater for non-drinking uses like toilet flushing.
The Drinking Water Inspectorate says supplying grey water for household use breaks the law under the 1991 Water Act and 2016 water quality regulations.
Other countries, like Belgium and Germany, have successfully used similar water recycling systems for over 20 years.
The Greater Cambridgeshire area is one of the driest parts of the UK and faces critical water shortages.
Hosepipe bans have been imposed by water companies due to low reservoir levels after drought.
Experts and industry leaders say the law needs urgent change to allow large-scale water recycling.
The Eddington urban quarter will eventually house 8,000 people and aims to reduce water consumption significantly through its system.
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The article describes the 1966 Compton’s Cafeteria riot in San Francisco, an early protest by transgender and queer people against police harassment. Currently, the historic site is occupied by Geo Group, a large prison company and contractor for ICE, leading local activists to campaign for the building’s designation as a historic landmark to preserve its significance.
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The Compton’s Cafeteria riot happened 60 years ago in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood.
The riot involved trans people, drag queens, and sex workers fighting police harassment.
It preceded the more famous 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City.
The site of Compton’s Cafeteria is now 111 Taylor Street, home to a halfway house run by Geo Group.
Geo Group is a large for-profit prison company and the biggest contractor for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
A man was found dead near the halfway house in 2023, prompting investigations.
Local activists want the city to recognize the interior of 111 Taylor as a historic landmark.
The Transgender District in the Tenderloin aims to protect and honor the history of the trans community there.
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Fernando Cerimedo, a political adviser connected to several far-right Latin American leaders, was arrested in Bolivia for allegedly organizing a shooting attack on his girlfriend, Nadia Beller, who survived the attack. Cerimedo has worked with leaders in Bolivia, Argentina, and Honduras, and has been involved in political campaigns and controversies in the region.
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Fernando Cerimedo, 42, advises far-right Latin American leaders like Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz Pereira and campaigned for Argentina’s Javier Milei in 2023.
He was arrested in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia, before boarding a flight to Argentina.
Police accused him of ordering the shooting of Nadia Beller, a Bolivian lawyer and his girlfriend, outside a hotel; Beller was injured but survived.
Beller said she was tricked into going to the hotel with fake promises of evidence against former Bolivian President Evo Morales.
Authorities suspect a personal dispute between Cerimedo and Beller led to the attack.
Cerimedo denies involvement and says he went to visit Beller in the hospital.
Cerimedo was connected to far-right movements like Donald Trump’s MAGA and helped secure Trump’s endorsement of Honduras’s president, Nasry Asfura.
He was also involved in political controversies in Brazil, including a 2022 event with false claims about the election involving former president Jair Bolsonaro.
The Bolivian president said Cerimedo was a personal consultant without an official government role and promised no interference in the investigation.
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A heat dome caused very high temperatures in parts of the southern United States on Tuesday. Six states experienced record-hot weather due to this weather pattern.
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A heat dome is a weather pattern that traps hot air in one region.
On Tuesday, six states in the southern U.S. had their highest temperatures ever recorded.
The heat dome led to extreme heat conditions in these areas.
Weather experts are monitoring the situation to keep people safe.
Such high temperatures can affect health and daily activities.
The CBS News team provided live updates on this event.
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A train derailment near Lewes, East Sussex, happened on August 13, 2026, during a period of very hot weather. An investigation found that the railway track had a defect before the accident, which caused 30 people to be injured and significant damage to the train and track.
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The derailment occurred on the hottest day of the year, with temperatures around 27°C (81°F).
CCTV footage showed that the railway track had a "geometry irregularity" or defect before the accident.
About 150 passengers were on board; 30 were injured, and 20 needed hospital treatment.
The train was traveling at about 65 mph, under the 70 mph speed limit.
The railway embankment is made of clay, which can move when moisture levels change.
Network Rail and Greater Thameslink Railway apologized and said safety is their top priority.
The railway between Lewes and Haywards Heath will remain closed until at least August 26 to recover the train and investigate.
The investigation will consider weather, track and embankment conditions, train condition, and safety measures.
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) announced they will start criminal investigations into two attacks on Palestinians during the Gaza war. One attack killed a 5-year-old girl and her family in 2024, and the other killed 15 Palestinian paramedics in 2025.
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The IDF is investigating two specific attacks on Palestinians from the Gaza war.
One attack in 2024 killed Hind Rajab, a 5-year-old girl, and her family.
Another attack in 2025 resulted in the death of 15 Palestinian paramedics.
The IDF reviews unusual incidents during combat as part of obligations under international and Israeli law.
Since the war began in October 2023, about 150 incidents have been reviewed by the IDF’s Fact-Finding and Assessment Mechanism.
These incidents are then sent to the Military Prosecution for further examination.
So far, the Military Prosecution has made decisions in five cases.
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Deadly airstrikes by Israel in Gaza and an Israeli raid have raised doubts about progress toward a ceasefire after recent U.S. efforts. Despite calls for Israel to reduce attacks, at least 10 people were killed in strikes on Wednesday, and Israeli troops detained a Hamas police colonel inside Gaza.
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On Wednesday, Israeli strikes killed at least 10 people in Gaza, including attacks in Nuseirat and Gaza City.
Israeli troops entered southern Gaza and arrested a Hamas police colonel.
Israel said one strike targeted a Hamas commander involved in the attack on southern Israel in October 2023.
Another strike targeted a Hamas commander planning attacks on Israeli forces.
A strike on Tuesday killed seven Palestinians, including a child, at a seaside cafe.
U.S. negotiator Jared Kushner met with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and asked Israel to reduce attacks on Gaza.
Since a ceasefire started in October, Israeli strikes have killed over 1,273 people in Gaza.
The nearly three-year Israel-Hamas war has resulted in more than 73,400 Palestinian deaths according to Gaza health officials.
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Israeli forces conducted large-scale arrests in Qabatiya, a town in the occupied West Bank near Jenin. During this operation, the Israeli military marked Palestinian detainees with numbers.
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The arrests took place in Qabatiya, south of Jenin, in the occupied West Bank.
Israeli forces carried out a mass arrest campaign against Palestinians.
Palestinian detainees were identified by marking them with numbers.
The operation involved multiple arrests as part of Israeli security actions.
Qabatiya is located in a region with frequent Israeli-Palestinian tensions.
The practice of marking detainees is unusual and notable in this context.
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More than 20 tons of squid spilled onto a highway in Rhode Island after a truck carrying them tipped over. The accident caused long traffic delays and a strong smell while crews worked to clean up the squid on a hot day.
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The accident happened on a Sunday morning in Narragansett, Rhode Island.
A tractor-trailer carrying squid failed to make a turn and fell on its side.
Over 20 tons of squid fell onto the road.
The road was closed from about 9:30 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. due to the spill and cleanup.
Temperatures were above 80°F (27°C) during the cleanup.
Fire department and cleanup crews used machines to remove the squid remains.
The truck’s driver and passenger were not hurt.
The driver was cited for not securing the load properly.
Rhode Island is an important area for the squid fishing industry.
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Crews in Hawaii are restoring power after Hurricane Lala caused flooding and damage across several islands. One person died, and some communities remain isolated as repairs continue.
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Hurricane Lala hit Hawaii over the weekend, causing flooding and damage.
One person, a 90-year-old woman, died in Naalehu.
Power outages affected thousands on the Big Island, Maui, and Oahu.
Crews are clearing roads and working overnight to restore power.
Some southern communities on the Big Island remain cut off from communication.
Most public schools reopened, but some government services stayed suspended.
The storm weakened to a tropical storm as it passed the islands and is now moving west.
The storm is expected to turn toward a large, protected marine area called Papahānaumokuākea.
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Ukraine's former defense minister, Mykhailo Fedorov, is calling for presidential elections to be held during the ongoing war. His demand comes after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired him, which led to protests in Ukraine.
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Mykhailo Fedorov is Ukraine’s former defense minister.
He wants Ukraine to hold presidential elections despite the war.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy removed Fedorov from his position.
Fedorov’s firing caused protests in Ukraine.
The situation reflects tensions about how Ukraine’s democracy is functioning during the conflict.
The news was reported by CBS News.
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The Israeli military announced it will investigate the killing of five-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab and six of her relatives in Gaza in January 2024. It will also investigate the deaths of 15 medics and aid workers killed in 2025. Rights groups say such military investigations rarely lead to criminal charges.
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Hind Rajab, a five-year-old Palestinian girl, was killed in January 2024 in Gaza along with six relatives.
Her body was found in a bullet-riddled car after she made a long, urgent call to the Palestinian Red Crescent.
The Israeli military said troops fired on a vehicle that was moving in a way that was not coordinated with them.
After Rajab’s and her cousin’s emergency call, an ambulance was sent but came under fire, killing two paramedics.
The military is opening a criminal investigation into these incidents through its Military Police Criminal Investigation Division.
Israeli rights groups say few investigations into troop misconduct lead to convictions, citing political pressure as a factor.
The military also announced probes into the killing of 15 medics and humanitarian workers in Gaza in 2025.
Hind Rajab’s emergency call recordings were used in an Oscar-nominated film called "The Voice of Hind Rajab."
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A jury was dismissed in the trial of eight activists accused of helping plan a raid on a UK factory owned by an Israeli defence company. The defendants denied the charges, and the court will decide later if the case will be retried.
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Eight Palestine Action activists were on trial for criminal damage and violent disorder related to a raid on Elbit Systems in Filton, UK.
The raid happened in August 2024 at the Elbit Systems factory near Bristol.
None of the defendants were at the site during the raid but were accused of aiding the plan, such as gathering equipment and coordinating the break-in.
One defendant, William Plastow, was found not guilty of violent disorder earlier.
The trial took place at the Old Bailey and began on 22 June 2024.
After 37 hours of jury deliberation, the judge discharged the jury without a verdict.
The Crown Prosecution Service will decide whether to request a new trial.
A hearing to discuss the case’s future is scheduled for 14 September 2024.
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Aid trucks entering Gaza face many problems before they can deliver food, medicine, and fuel to people. Many vehicles are broken or damaged, roads are destroyed, and drivers face dangers from ongoing violence and lack of supplies.
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About 1,200 vehicles used to serve Gaza’s aid and transport needs before the war; now only a few still work.
At least 150 vehicles have been damaged or destroyed during the conflict.
Many trucks are repaired using spare parts taken from broken vehicles due to shortages.
Aid trucks enter Gaza through the Rafah crossing from Egypt but still must travel damaged roads to reach distribution centers.
Roads inside Gaza are often blocked or destroyed, making it hard for trucks to deliver aid.
Drivers risk their lives, as some have been killed by Israeli forces while trying to deliver aid.
Fuel, tires, and engine parts are in short supply, making it difficult to keep trucks running.
The main problem is not just getting trucks into Gaza but moving aid from crossings to people in need.
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Iran reportedly fired two ballistic missiles at the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In response, the UAE stopped trading with Iran. Despite these events, mediators say talks between the US and Iran are still ongoing.
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Iran allegedly launched two ballistic missiles toward the UAE.
The UAE has suspended trade relations with Iran after the missile reports.
Ballistic missiles are rockets that can carry explosives over long distances.
Tensions have increased between Iran and the Gulf region due to this incident.
Mediators continue to encourage diplomatic talks between the US and Iran.
The situation is part of broader regional conflicts involving Iran and neighboring countries.
No details were provided about damage or casualties from the missile attacks.
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BBC presenter Emma Barnett had surgery for endometriosis and a hysterectomy just before her documentary on the condition was shown. She explained that the surgery was unexpected and difficult but hopes it will relieve her pain.
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Emma Barnett, 41, underwent surgery for endometriosis and a hysterectomy days before her documentary on the condition aired.
She was also treated for a gallbladder problem found during an ultrasound.
Endometriosis causes painful tissue growth outside the womb and affects 1 in 10 women.
A hysterectomy is the removal of the womb and can help reduce endometriosis symptoms.
Barnett said she did not want the hysterectomy but it was necessary.
Her pain may have been partly caused by adenomyosis, another condition treatable by hysterectomy.
She is recovering from surgery and feels hopeful the pain will improve.
Barnett shared her experience to raise awareness about endometriosis and related conditions.
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Palestinian political groups opposed to President Mahmoud Abbas are working together to form a large coalition for upcoming elections on November 28. Hamas and other factions have held talks to unite, while Fatah plans to run alone. These elections are the first since 2006 and face challenges like ongoing conflicts and restrictions.
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Palestinian legislative elections are scheduled for November 28, the first since January 2006.
Hamas is seeking to join a broad coalition with groups including Islamic Jihad, PFLP, and factions led by Mohammed Dahlan.
Hamas insists it does not need permission from any party to participate in the elections.
Fatah refuses to run with Hamas on a joint list but is open to alliances with other groups.
President Abbas formed a committee to help coordinate the elections across Palestinian areas, including Gaza.
Mohammed Dahlan, once a Fatah leader and now in exile, is a key figure promoting a wide national alliance with Hamas and others.
Marwan Barghouti, a popular detained leader, is considered a possible presidential candidate by the factions.
Previous elections planned for 2021 were cancelled last minute, raising concerns about election delays.
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) criticized the United States for imposing sanctions on its president and a senior lawyer, calling it an attack on the court’s independence. The US took these actions mainly because of ICC investigations involving Israel, a US ally. Several countries and organizations, including Japan and the European Union, have supported the ICC against the US sanctions.
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The US sanctioned ICC President Tomoko Akane and senior lawyer Abdoulaye Seye.
The ICC said these sanctions threaten the independence of its judicial work.
The sanctions prevent the targeted individuals from entering the US or using its financial system.
The US claims the ICC tried to investigate officials from countries that don’t accept its authority.
Japan and the European Union support the ICC and oppose the US sanctions.
The Trump administration previously sanctioned other ICC officials after the court issued an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu.
Some countries, like Chad and Venezuela, have announced plans to leave the ICC following US pressure.
Human rights groups have sued President Trump in the US over these sanctions, claiming they block justice for war crimes victims.
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