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Maia Davies & Johanna ChisholmBBC NewsGetty ImagesDame Esther Rantzen told the BBC in 2023 that she had joined assisted dying clinic DignitasDame Esther Rantzen has appealed to the House of Lords not to block a bill giving terminally ill adults in England and Wales the right to an assisted death, after it was backed by MPs on Friday.The Terminally Ill Adults Bill was passed by 314 votes to 291 in the House of Commons – but will need to go through the Lords before becoming law.Broadcaster Dame Esther, who joined the Swiss assisted dying clinic Dignitas after being diagnosed with…

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Millions brace for dangerous heat wave that could impact travel – CBS News Watch CBS News The start of summer delivered a sudden shift in weather, as millions of Americans are bracing for what’s expected to be an extremely dangerous heat wave. Ali Bauman and Andrew Kozak have more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

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Multiple U.S. B-2 bombers head to Guam as Trump weighs joining Israel – CBS News Watch CBS News Multiple U.S. Air Force B-2 bombers headed across the Pacific to Guam amid rising tensions in the Middle East. President Trump said Thursday he will make a decision on whether to strike Iran within the next two weeks. Natalie Brand has the latest. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

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Israeli military planning for possibility of a lengthy war with Iran – CBS News Watch CBS News Israel’s military said it is preparing for the possibility of a lengthy war. Iran’s foreign minister warned Saturday that U.S. involvement would be “very, very dangerous for everyone.” Debora Patta reports from Tel Aviv. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

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Ruth CleggHealth and wellbeing reporterGetty ImagesIt could apparently change the shape of my face, add pounds to my midriff, and even make my hair fall out. I feel like warnings about cortisol – a stress hormone I know very little about – have hijacked my social media accounts. I see posts advising me to drink a cortisol cocktail – a blend of orange juice, coconut water and sea salt, take a range of different supplements, and massage lavender balm into my temples.Not knowing how high my cortisol levels are makes it difficult to know whether or not I need to…

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EPABrazilian police and firefighters work at the crash siteAt least eight people have died in a hot air balloon accident in southern Brazil, the governor of Santa Catarina state has said. There were 21 people on board the balloon in the city of Praia Grande on Saturday morning, Jorginho Mello posted on X.Thirteen people, including the pilot, survived and no one is missing, the state government press office reported.Brazil’s National Civil Aviation Agency (Anac) said it was taking “all necessary steps to investigate the condition of the aircraft and the crew”.”According to the pilot, who is one of the survivors,…

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Dodgers respond to ICE raids in Los Angeles – CBS News Watch CBS News Amid the Trump administration’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids taking place in Southern California, the Los Angeles Dodgers Friday weighed in on the issue, claiming they blocked federal agents from their stadium. The use of federal troops has angered residents and infuriated L.A.’s mayor. Elise Preston has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

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Former Rep. Blake Farenthold, who left Congress amid sexual harassment allegations, has died. He was 63.Steve Ray, Farenthold’s former longtime political consultant, told CBS News in an email Saturday that he “died because of health reasons.” Farenthold’s wife, Debbie Farenthold, also confirmed to the Associated Press that he died Friday. FILE — Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, leaves the House Republican Conference meeting in the basement of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015. ( ) Bill Clark/Roll Call/Pool Farenthold was elected in 2010, upsetting long-serving Democratic Rep. Solomon Ortiz. Seven years later, Farenthold announced that he wouldn’t seek reelection.In a…

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Some Spanish residents, armed with water guns, want tourists to go home – CBS News Watch CBS News Europe has long been a popular destination for Americans, and it shows no signs of slowing down. But in some hotspots like Barcelona and Madrid, locals are saying enough. Leigh Kiniry has more details. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

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Most people in the early stages of a new romance look for evidence that confirms their compatibility. Not my husband and me.Despite having chemistry, we started with the hypothesis that we weren’t a good match. We would discover a deal-breaker down the road — something big like how much money we wanted to give our aging parents or something small like what temperature room we like to sleep in — that would lead to our demise.At the time, we were both tenured professors in the same academic department at the same university. If things went bust, it would be very…

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Returns on Amazon are free and easy for shoppers, but they’re risky and expensive for the small businesses that sell a majority of the goods on the world’s biggest e-commerce site. Returns have driven some sellers to exit the popular Fulfillment by Amazon program, while others told CNBC they’d like to leave the platform altogether.At the heart of the problem is a big rise in returns fraud, which has led to customers mistakenly receiving used products when they ordered something new. In two particularly egregious examples involving baby products described to CNBC, Amazon sent customers used diapers and a chiller…

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Multiple B-2 stealth bombers were headed to Guam Saturday, two sources familiar with their movements told ABC News.At this point, the bombers have no orders beyond that, according to the sources.In this July 4, 2020, file photo, a U.S. Air Force B-2 Spirit Stealth Bomber is flanked by 4 U.S. Marine Corps F-35 fighters during a flyover of military aircraft down the Hudson River and New York Harbor.Mike Segar/Reuters, FILEThe moves come as tensions between Iran and the West have escalated over its nuclear program and the Trump administration weighs its options.Trump has had numerous meetings with national security advisors…

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CBS News Live CBS News New York Live Several people were hurt when a yacht struck a dock in the Hudson River on Saturday, the New York City Fire Department says.It happened around 4:15 p.m. in the water near the Henry Hudson Parkway and West 125th Street.According to the FDNY, about 400 people were on board the vessel when it hit a dock. Marine units then escorted the yacht to a dock at West 125th Street, where passengers were unloaded.The FDNY says at least ten civilians suffered minor injuries and were taken to local hospitals to be treated.Police confirm there…

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Taahir Shaikh needed headshots for his new job, so he set up an appointment with a photographer named Ward Sakeik. One appointment turned into three photo shoots, and the two just kept talking.Three years later, the newlywed couple was elated to go on their honeymoon.But after spending nine days in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the couple’s trip ended with Sakeik, 22, being detained for what has become months in several U.S. immigration detention centers.Sakeik, whose family is from Gaza but is legally stateless, has lived in the U.S. since she was 8, when her family travelled to the U.S. on…

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UPDATE: Two days after this story initially aired, the Senate President pro-Tempore Mike McGuire re-appointed Senator Susan Rubio to lead the California Senate Insurance Committee. His office emailed CBS News California Investigates the following statement:”Senator Rubio has headed up the Insurance Committee since 2019, and I have confidence in her experience, and her ability to lead the Committee while the State faces unprecedented challenges with the insurance market.” –  Senate President pro-Tempore Mike McGuire (D-North Coast)CBS News California followed up by asking if the Pro Tem has heard back from the US Attorney regarding a possible case against Rubio. His office…

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Ken Martin speaks at the Democratic National Committee Winter Meeting at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., on Sat., Feb. 1, 2025.Rod Lamkey, Jr. | AP PhotoThe Republican National Committee has almost five times the cash on hand as its Democratic counterpart, as Democrats seek to regain their footing following a disappointing 2024 cycle.The RNC reported having $72 million on hand at the end of May, compared to just $15 million for the DNC, according to campaign filings out Friday.While the RNC has for months held a cash advantage over the Democratic National Committee, the…

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Minnesota-based General Mills says it will remove artificial coloring from all of its products in the next two years.The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and “nearly all” of its school offerings are already made without “certified colors.”It will excise the dyes from all of its cereals and school products by summer of 2026, and the rest of its lineup by the end of 2027. General Mills’ brands include Pillsbury, Betty Crocker, Cheerios and a variety of other popular cereals, though the company did not say which brands actually contain artificial dyes.The company did confirm reports that…

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