SocietyReturn Right machines are being upgraded to make it easier for users to claim the 10-cent refund on drink containers. The changes include more time for collecting refunds, louder audio prompts and clearer refund buttons. A further 300 machines will be installed at additional locations. Since the Beverage Container Return Scheme began on 1 April, more than 5 million containers have been returned. Plastic containers account for 55% of the total, with the remainder made of metal.
CultureBroadway dancer and podcast host Amanda Kloots appears on “CBS Mornings” to discuss the new Netflix series “Let’s Marry Harry.” Kloots, who is also a close friend of reality star Harry Jowsey, joins the program for the conversation. Weekday co-hosts Gayle King and Nate Burleson present news, interviews and feature reporting. The program airs each weekday morning on CBS and streams through the CBS News app.
PoliticsThe Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted to hold Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. Fauci guided the response to the Covid-19 pandemic and led the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases when the pandemic began. During a committee hearing last week, he invoked the Fifth Amendment more than 100 times. The vote could begin a process that may lead the Justice Department to consider further action.
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SocietyA record number of adults in the United States are moving back in with their parents. Psychiatrist Dr. Gail Saltz and CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explain the forces behind the trend. They also discuss ways to make living together work. The feature is presented through “CBS Mornings,” hosted by Gayle King and Nate Burleson on weekdays.
HealthMigrant workers in Singapore are set to gain easier access to primary healthcare, while employers may face lower medical coverage costs. The Primary Care Plan will be enhanced from April next year. Its current six residential zones are expected to be consolidated into four from 2027. Most workers should then have a participating clinic within 2km of where they live. The changes could save employers up to S$41 per worker each year.
PoliticsPresident Trump first said the Air Force One jet gifted by Qatar would be placed in his presidential library after his second term ends. His son, Eric Trump, now says that will not be the plan. The report examines what may happen to the aircraft after Trump leaves office and highlights the differing accounts about its future use.
PoliticsFormer Secretary of State Mike Pompeo responds to President Donald Trump’s indication that a potential deal between the United States and Iran may be near. Pompeo also addresses JD Vance’s remarks about oil prices and negotiations involving the Strait of Hormuz. The framing warns Trump by calling him a “paper tiger,” while focusing on the possible agreement and related talks. The report presents the diplomatic signals alongside debate over energy prices and the strategic waterway.
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PoliticsThe European Union held an informal meeting on Tuesday to address the mass arrival of migrants in the Spanish enclave of Ceuta. Officials discussed measures to strengthen controls along the bloc’s external borders. The plans also call for faster repatriation of undocumented migrants and additional support for Spain. Katerina Glyniadaki, a fellow at the European Institute, offered her assessment of the issue.
OtherBloomberg This Weekend examines reports that a deal concerning the Strait of Hormuz may be close, alongside an OpenAI breach and Puerto Rico’s months-long water crisis. The program also covers the latest developments involving Iran and control of the strait. Other discussions include the Michigan Senate race and Abdul El-Sayed’s campaign. David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo host conversations spanning news, politics, business, lifestyle and culture.
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EconomySingapore Exchange has recorded its strongest year to date, with net profit reaching an all-time high. Adjusted net profit rose nearly 25 per cent year on year to S$759.5 million. Growth was broad-based, led mainly by the exchange’s stocks business. Shareholders will receive a one-off additional dividend of 12.5 Singapore cents per share. The exchange had 21 new listings in FY2026, three times the previous year’s figure, raising more than S$4 billion.
OtherBloomberg This Weekend previews upcoming consumer-price data and reviews Berkshire Hathaway’s earnings. The program also covers the Senate confirmation of Todd Blanche as Trump’s attorney general. Other discussion topics include Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh and special-purpose acquisition companies. Hosts David Gura, Christina Ruffini and Lisa Mateo present conversations spanning news, politics, lifestyle and culture.
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WorldJapan is marking 81 years since the atomic bombing. The country has also reaffirmed its pledge to remain non-nuclear. The commemoration highlights Japan’s continuing remembrance of the bombing and its stated commitment to that vow.
HealthThe FDA has approved a new flu vaccine built with mRNA technology. Dr. Céline Gounder reports on the development. The item appears within a weekday morning program that combines breaking news, conversation and feature reporting. The program airs on CBS and streams through the CBS News app.
PoliticsMyanmar’s leader is visiting Thailand in an official capacity for the first time. Bangkok is seeking to re-engage with its war-torn neighbour through the visit. It is also pressing for renewed engagement with the regional bloc, ASEAN. Maung Zarni, co-founder of Forces Renewal for Southeast Asia, offers his analysis of the trip.
EconomyKrispy Kreme CEO Josh Charlesworth says the company’s ongoing turnaround strategy is beginning to deliver results. He points to improving margins and reduced leverage as signs of progress. Charlesworth also outlines the company’s approach to competing in the current market environment. He discussed the strategy on Bloomberg Open Interest.
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World4:01Iran and Oman have reportedly reached an understanding on the Strait of Hormuz, including the coordinates of a shipping route. The development raises the question of whether the waterway can finally reopen. US President Donald Trump says he remains optimistic and insists that he prefers diplomacy to war. Ali Vaez, director of the Iran Project and senior adviser at the International Crisis Group, provides further analysis.
EconomyJill Schlesinger appears on CBS Mornings to offer investment guidance as the stock market booms. The weekday program is hosted by Gayle King and Nate Burleson and features breaking news, conversation and in-depth reporting. CBS Mornings airs at 7 a.m. on CBS and streams at 8 a.m. ET through the CBS News app.
WorldA week after President Trump said the Board of Peace had reached an “historic agreement” in Gaza for Hamas’s “complete disarmament,” uncertainty has grown. Hamas says it will give up its weapons only after Israel withdraws its forces from Gaza. Israeli officials maintain that withdrawal will not happen until Hamas hands over its weapons. On Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had not agreed to the plan, leaving the proposed arrangement in doubt.
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WorldIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said it has been “very difficult” to contact the country’s new supreme leader. His comments came as speculation continued about Mojtaba Khamenei’s whereabouts and health. Khamenei was reportedly wounded in the strike that killed his father during the opening minutes of the war on Feb. 28. He has not appeared publicly since then.
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TechThe global contest for technological self-sufficiency is gathering pace. The United States and China are competing for leadership in artificial intelligence, advanced semiconductors, AI infrastructure, optical transceivers and robotics. They are also vying for control of the critical supply chains expected to support the next generation of technological innovation. TRT World Digital Lead Abdulvehab Ejupi reports on the competition.
PoliticsA man says he is reconsidering his vote for President Trump after his fiancée was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement at an airport. ICE detentions reached a Trump-era high in July, and many detainees were picked up at airports. He described his change in view to Camilo Montoya-Galvez. The report appears in the context of heightened immigration enforcement under the Trump administration.
World4:15Local authorities say Russian attacks across Ukraine overnight killed at least 10 people. The strikes affected the regions of Sumy, Odessa and Kyiv. FRANCE 24 correspondent Emmanuelle Chaze reports from Kharkiv with further details on the overnight attacks and their impact.
EconomyLeopold Aschenbrenner has invested $400 million in a privately held company, according to people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg’s Nishant Kumar described the move as part of the apparent comeback of the Situational Awareness hedge fund. The development was discussed on “Bloomberg Open Interest.”
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World4:56Israel has launched another wave of air strikes across southern Lebanon after two Israeli soldiers died in an explosion near the border. Several towns, including Al-Mansouri and Bourj El-Shemali, were hit. The attacks came while a US-backed ceasefire technically remains in force. Israeli and Lebanese officials are meeting in Rome in an effort to preserve the truce, as residents fear the violence could develop into a return to full-scale conflict.