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Using AI tools for writing can reduce brain activity, study finds

A new MIT study finds that over-reliance on artificial intelligence can reduce brain activity and critical cognitive functions. Nataliya Kosmyna, lead author of the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.

CBS America

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Amazon Prime Day deals to look for

Tuesday marks the start of one of the biggest online shopping events of the year: Amazon Prime Day. Nathan Burrow, senior deals editor for Wirecutter, joins CBS News to round up some of the best promotions.

CBS America

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What to know ahead of Amazon Prime Day

Amazon Prime Day 2025, which is actually a stretch of four days, runs from July 8-11 and offers major deals on all kinds of merchandise. Andrea Woroch, a consumer savings expert, shares what to know ahead of the big sale.

CBS America

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No, Trump hasn't threatened to bomb Norway

U.S. President Donald Trump has previously been nominated for the award and has claimed that it is rigged against him. So far, he has never won it.

Euronews

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Is this Turkey’s most expensive villa?

Bodrum is renowned for its luxury villas, but the Villa Macakizi may be the most exclusive. Costing $50,000 a night in peak season, and with capacity to cater 200 people, it comes with its own celebrity chef and 50 staff.

CNN

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Eva Longoria learns how to prepare the perfect wood-fired fish

After making Marbella her home, Eva Longoria celebrates with family and friends, enjoying the city’s vibrant dishes and local flavors.

CNN

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Millions head home as Fourth of July weekend wraps up

AAA projects that 72 million Americans made a holiday getaway this Fourth of July weekend. Elise Preston reports.

CBS America

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Inside restored grasslands with a bison herd

Two hours west of Chicago is the Nachusa Grasslands, replanted by the Nature Conservancy. Noel Brennan reports on the restored prairie and the animals that graze there.

CBS America

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Spain's San Fermin bull-running festival begins

The nine-day festival is famed for its “encierros,” or bull runs, which, starting on Monday, will see thousands of people sprint to avoid six bulls charging along a winding cobblestoned route to the city’s bullring.

Euronews

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The world of Rubik's speed cubing

There are 43 quintillion possible permutations on a Rubik's cube – that's 43 billion BILLION! But for some, solving a cube is child's play, as correspondent David Pogue discovered when he met with some speed cubers – including a pair of ...

CBS News

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Morocco sees surge in Chinese tourists

Chinese tourists are pouring into one of Morocco’s most famous sites, drawn by its culture and landscapes. Their enthusiasm - and spending - are providing a boost to the local economy at Ksar Aït Ben Haddou.

Africanews

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CNN in Iran: Behind the scenes with our team

CNN journalists Frederik Pleitgen and Claudia Otto were the first western team to enter Iran after Israel launched an attack on the country in June. For 12 days they had unrivaled access to people and places that suffered the consequence...

CNN

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Uganda's 'Ghost Island' under threat from international tourism

On a tiny island in Uganda’s Lake Victoria, local fishermen have created a rare harmony with nature, guided by strict cultural traditions and spiritual beliefs. But with growing interest from tourists, there are fears it could soon be at...

Africanews

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Scientists are trying to change people's minds about sharks

While the box office hit "Jaws" sold a lot of tickets, it also instilled extreme fear in people about sharks. Scientists are working hard to change the narrative about the sea creature.

CBS News

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Meet the man teaching millions British etiquette

William Hanson is a British etiquette expert who teaches millions on social media everything from table manners to business meeting rules. His new book, "Just Good Manners," is out now in the U.S.

CBS America

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Lightning strike sets off city's entire fireworks display

A lightning strike in Sanford, Florida, set off the city's entire Fourth of July fireworks display on Friday. While acts of nature are unavoidable, here are some tips for staying safe and steering clear of accidents around fireworks.

CBS America

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85 million LEGO bricks used to build Shanghai's Legoland

The world’s biggest Legoland has opened in Shanghai. It cost $550 million to build and is expected to attract more than two million people every year.

Al Jazeera

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Why is one Florida beach in particular a hot spot for sharks?

Thousands of migratory sharks pass by the Florida coast twice a year, in addition to multiple species of resident sharks in the water.

AccuWeather

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Prehistoric reptiles could help treat cancer

Asian monitor lizards are a common sight in the Thai capital, Bangkok, thriving on the waste of a mega-city. Many Thais believe they bring bad luck, but scientists think they could be the key to unlocking new cancer treatments.

Al Jazeera

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Buffalo, N.Y., trying to lure back Canadian tourists

A new billboard next to Toronto's busy Gardiner Expressway is attempting to attract tourists from southern Ontario back to a destination they once flocked to for chicken wings, pro sports and cross-border shopping: Buffalo, N.Y.

CBC News

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Record-breaking travel expected for Fourth of July

With the Fourth of July falling on a Friday, Americans are taking advantage of the long weekend. AAA estimates 72 million people are traveling at least 50 miles for the holiday, which is 1.7 million more than last year.

CBS America

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Shark safety tips for holiday beachgoers

AccuWeather's Leslie Hudson was live from Florida on July 4 with shark safety tips for the holiday weekend.

AccuWeather

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Six Canadian airports hit with bomb threats

Bomb threats targeting air traffic control sites at six major Canadian airports led to widespread delays and cancellations. Operations have resumed, but many passengers remain stranded as police investigate.

CBC News

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Viral quake doomsday rumors spook tourists to Japan

Viral rumors of impending disaster stemming from a comic book prediction have taken the sheen off Japan's tourism boom, with some airlines cancelling flights from Hong Kong due to plunging passenger numbers.

Reuters

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Airlines brace for storms, full flights ahead of July 4 holiday

Tens of millions of Americans are squeezing themselves into middle seats of planes, trains and automobiles, hoping to outrun everyone else and the bad weather. Airlines are bracing for storms and full flights, while bomb threats in Canad...

CBS America

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National parks face lifeguard shortages after Trump cuts

Among popular summer vacation destinations are national parks. More Americans than ever are visiting them, but there are fewer rangers, lifeguards and other workers to help them. Nancy Chen reports on the safety concerns.

CBS America

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Tracking Fourth of July travel trends

In New York City, airfare is actually one of the most expensive increases over last year. So domestic tourism is up, Brian Kelly Points Guys Founder joins "The Close".

Bloomberg

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Fourth of July travel rush underway

AAA is predicting 72.2 million people will travel domestically for Independence Day. CBS News correspondent Nicole Valdes has more.

CBS America