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A CBS News segment highlights allegations that betting apps fuel addictive behavior and may target vulnerable gamblers, citing a New York Times data journalist's interviews with former DraftKings employees. It presents the claims as concerning but does not include platform response.
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Rising gas prices are frustrating voters across the country ahead of the midterm elections, with many blaming President Trump and the war with Iran. Trump calls the higher prices an 'inexpensive price to pay,' while interviews show financial strain and political fallout for Republicans.
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Paramount settled lawsuits with 12 US states, including California and New York, over its $81bn merger with Warner Bros Discovery, clearing a major antitrust hurdle. The agreement includes commitments on independent editorial boards for CBS and CNN, domestic production spending, and film distribution requirements. The deal remains contentious over media consolidation and concerns about newsroom independence.
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Bill Gates told CBS Mornings that President Trump's dismissal of AI risks reflects a societal blind spot, arguing AI is advancing faster than past technologies and could disrupt jobs and enable misuse. Gates also stressed AI's potential benefits and his foundation's $1 billion effort to improve non-English language models.
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The opinion piece argues that Trump opposes AI regulation not because he is ignorant of the risks but because the AI-driven stock market is the main bright spot in the economy and he fears a bubble burst would erase his strongest economic talking point. It suggests this creates a political vulnerability for Trump's opponents, while warning that an AI slowdown could hurt investors and the broader economy.
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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear criticized President Trump for attempting to cut SNAP benefits, saying 'That's not Christian.' Beshear, a Democrat with Republican support and a possible 2028 presidential candidate, spoke with CBS News about his new book and views on the Trump administration.
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Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) predicted the U.S. will be out of Iran in about six months, arguing objectives are being achieved and lower oil and inflation will follow. The article notes the conflict has passed six months without a deal, Trump's threats to annihilate Iran or strike civilian infrastructure, a House war powers resolution, and rising gas prices and war costs.
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The opinion piece argues inflation and Trump's tariffs are hurting Republicans in Midwest Senate and House races, focusing on Kansas, Nebraska and Iowa. It highlights Democratic momentum, GOP incumbent weaknesses, and voter discontent with the economy.
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This opinion article argues that contemporary US inequality is worse than during the Gilded Age, with today's ultra-wealthy wielding unprecedented political power through campaign finance deregulation and financial secrecy. It calls the present era an 'Age of Oligarchy' and warns that the very rich threaten US democracy.
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Starbucks baristas say health insurance premiums have risen sharply, with some dropping coverage or considering second jobs, according to a Starbucks Workers United survey. The article centers worker hardship and union criticism of the company, while Starbucks says it faces nationwide healthcare cost increases.
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A new federal rule taking effect Oct. 19 will recategorize 10 types of flight disruptions as outside airline control, potentially reducing passenger compensation. Consumer advocates warn it may become harder for travelers to receive meal, hotel, or rebooking support.
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Senate Republicans are confronting a widening midterm battleground as voter anger over gas and diesel prices and the Iran conflict puts more GOP seats in play, according to senators in both parties. Democrats are optimistic about expanding the map, while Republicans acknowledge a difficult environment in states like Kansas and Nebraska.