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British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak on Wednesday set July 4 as the date for a national election that will determine who governs the U.K., choosing a day of good economic news to urge voters to give his governing Conservatives another chance. “Now is the moment for Britain to choose its future,” Sunak said. Sunak’s center-right
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The massive “doomsday glacier” known for its rapid destabilization is undergoing a “vigorous ice melt” that scientists say could reshape sea level rise projections. In a new study, glaciologists from the University of California, Irvine, found that warm, high-pressure ocean water is seeping beneath West Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier, making it more vulnerable to melting than
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Lenny Kravitz opens up about his insecurities Lenny Kravitz on living authentically amid insecurities 01:03 Legendary singer-songwriter Lenny Kravitz says he strives to live an authentic life – without any apologies – but even the Grammy-winning artist has moments of self-doubt. “I still have these moments – people look at you and think, ‘Oh, he’s
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Jeremy Renner on returning to “Mayor of Kingstown” following near-death snowplow accident – CBS News Watch CBS News Actor Jeremy Renner joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about his return to the hit show “Mayor of Kingstown” following a snowplow accident that nearly took his life. Renner stars as Mike McLusky in the Paramount+ crime drama,
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Washington — The Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., was placed on lockdown early Wednesday morning after two vials of blood were found in a suspicious package, U.S. Capitol Police confirmed. The source of the blood is unclear and under investigation. Capitol Police, which took the lead on the response, confirmed its Hazardous Incident
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Elton John’s gift brings star-studded performances to London train station – CBS News Watch CBS News Commuters in a London train station are being surprised with performances from some of the biggest names in music. It all started with the donation of a piano from Elton John, who wanted to spread a little joy to
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Lenny Kravitz on living authentically amid insecurities – CBS News Watch CBS News In a conversation with “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King, Lenny Kravitz shares that despite his confident exterior, he still struggles with insecurities. View CBS News In Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting.
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Plans to launch Boeing’s oft-delayed Starliner spacecraft on its first crewed test flight Saturday were put on hold Tuesday night to give managers more time to evaluate a small helium leak in the ship’s propulsion system. A new launch target was not announced. The Starliner’s crew — commander Barry “Butch” Wilmore and co-pilot Sunita Williams
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Inside Fire Station 22 in Bellbrook, Ohio, Lt. Jay Leach helped remove buckets of firefighting foam known as aqueous film-forming foams (AFFF) — a tool undeniably effective at suppressing and smothering fires, but one also laced with PFAS, or so-called “forever chemicals,” which are now linked to various cancers. “Most firefighters who got into this
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Scarlett Johansson demands answers after OpenAI releases voice “eerily similar” to hers – CBS News Watch CBS News Scarlett Johansson is demanding answers from OpenAI and its CEO, Sam Altman, after it released a ChatGPT voice that she says sounds “eerily similar” to her own. Johansson claims she declined Altman’s offer for her to voice
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