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Travis Scott announces ‘Utopia’ livestream from Egyptian pyramids
Travis Scott is heading to Egypt and you can join him. The rapper tweeted about an upcoming livestream from the Egyptian pyramids to unveil his “Utopia” album.
Madonna shares health update: ‘I’m on the road to recovery’
Madonna is rescheduling the North American leg of her world tour following her recent hospitalization.
Elon Musk jet-tracking account moves to Twitter rival Threads
One of Elon Musk’s least-favorite Twitter users is moving to Meta’s competing platform Threads.
Biden meets King Charles III for the first time since coronation
President Joe Biden and King Charles III on Monday met for the first time since the British monarch’s coronation, with the US president visiting Windsor Castle for all the pomp and circumstance that comes with a royal meeting.
Teen gets life sentence for killing Spanish teacher
An Iowa teenager who killed his Spanish teacher was sentenced to life in prison Thursday, court documents show.
The US economy can’t function smoothly without UPS. That’s why a strike will hurt
UPS isn’t just another large shipping company. It carries 6% of America’s gross domestic product in its trucks. It also plays a central role in the smooth movement of goods the economy depends upon, feeding supply chains that are only recently recovering from disruptions that drove that drove up prices in the past couple years.
The best new TV shows of 2023 (so far), from ‘The Last of Us’ to ‘Beef’
The television of 2023 has thus far been defined primarily by returning series, and particularly saying goodbye to several signature shows, including the finales of “Succession,” “Barry,” “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “Ted Lasso” (at least, as we currently know it).
CoCo Lee, iconic Hong Kong singer and ‘Mulan’ voice actress, dies at 48
Hong Kong-born singer and actress CoCo Lee, whose decades-long career included dozens of successful albums, movies and television shows, died Wednesday, her sisters announced on social media.
Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef announce they are divorcing
Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef are divorcing after six years of marriage. “We have decided to end our marriage with love, respect and dignity for our children and honoring what we have experienced as a couple all these wonderful years,” the couple told People exclusively in a statement.
Prosecutors say they plan to bring felony charges against man arrested with weapons in Obama’s DC neighborhood
Federal prosecutors on Thursday said they plan to file felony charges against the man who was arrested last week with firearms in former President Barack Obama’s Washington, DC, neighborhood and accused of threatening several politicians.
Nearly half of the tap water in the US is contaminated with ‘forever chemicals,’ government study finds
Almost half of the tap water in the US is contaminated with chemicals known as “forever chemicals,” according to a new study from the US Geological Survey.
Keke Palmer’s partner slammed for shaming her over outfit
The father of Keke Palmer’s son is getting dragged on social media for recent comments he made regarding her clothing.
Margot Robbie isn’t breaking character with her Barbie press looks
She may be a Barbie girl in a Barbie world, but the boundaries between Barbieland and real life are blurring as Margot Robbie undertakes her whirlwind international press tour for the Greta Gerwig-directed movie, out later this month.
Largest federal transportation grant ever awarded to critical NY-NJ tunnel project
The replacement for a crumbling underwater tunnel connecting New York City and New Jersey that carries up to 200,000 people daily just received the largest-ever federal transportation grant, according to Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer.
El Paso Walmart shooter nods ‘yes’ when asked if he was sorry for the massacre
The man being sentenced for fatally shooting 23 people and wounding 22 others at a Texas Walmart nodded “yes” Thursday when asked by the son of a victim if he was sorry for the massacre.
Prosecutors say man went to Obama’s DC neighborhood after Trump posted what he claimed was the Obamas’ address
A man arrested last week with weapons in former President Barack Obama’s Washington, DC, neighborhood began live-streaming in the area shortly after resharing a social media post from Donald Trump in which the former president posted what he claimed was Obama’s address, according to federal prosecutors.
Airline passenger finds plane floor soaked in blood
Pondering on the cleanliness of airplanes is not something most of us like to think about when flying.
Cameraman carted off the field after getting hit by throw in Yankees game; is ‘conscious’ and ‘undergoing tests’ at hospital
A cameraman who was hit by an errant throw in Wednesday’s New York Yankees vs. Baltimore Orioles game is “conscious” and “undergoing tests” in the hospital, his network said in an update after the game.
What to know about the order blocking the Biden administration from communicating with social media companies
A federal judge’s order Tuesday prohibiting various Biden administration agencies and officials from communicating with social media companies about certain content thrust an under-the-radar lawsuit into the national spotlight.
First Alzheimer’s drug to slow disease progression expected to get full FDA approval
The US Food and Drug Administration is expected to decide on Thursday whether to grant traditional approval to the Alzheimer’s drug Leqembi, the first medicine proven to slow the course of the memory-robbing disease.
Shooting in Fort Worth leaves at least 3 dead and 8 others wounded
Gunfire erupted just before midnight Monday in Fort Worth, Texas, leaving at least three dead and eight others wounded, police said.
Drena De Niro says fentanyl killed her son
Drena De Niro has shared the cause of death for her 19-year-old son.
Child dies after car crashes into elementary school in Wimbledon, London
A child has been killed after a car crashed into an elementary school in southwest London, injuring six other children and two adults, London’s Metropolitan Police said in a statement.
2 firefighters die responding to cargo ship fire in port of Newark
Two Newark firefighters have died battling a blaze on a massive cargo ship carrying vehicles in the port of Newark, New Jersey, officials said.
US job openings dropped below 10 million in May
The number of available jobs in the United States dropped in May after an uptick the month before, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Thursday.
Banks are leaving savers shortchanged as interest rates soar
When central banks raise interest rates, mortgage borrowers can expect higher monthly repayments, while savers are supposed to be rewarded with bigger returns on their deposits. Or so the theory goes.
What is Threads? Here’s what you need to know about the potential ‘Twitter Killer’
Facebook-parent Meta on Wednesday officially launched its Twitter competitor, Threads, after first confirming its plans for the app just three months ago.
Trump aide Walt Nauta pleads not guilty to charges of mishandling classified documents
Walt Nauta, an aide to former President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty Thursday to multiple counts related to the mishandling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, including several obstruction and concealment-related charges.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez says justices are ‘destroying the legitimacy’ of the Supreme Court
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York said Sunday that some Supreme Court justices are “destroying the legitimacy of the court,” amid a lack of oversight, calling it “profoundly dangerous” for democracy.
‘I’m so sorry I couldn’t save you’: Ryan Mallett’s girlfriend pens emotional Facebook tribute
The girlfriend of former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett, who died last week in an apparent drowning off a Florida beach, said she tried hard to save him.
Burner phones, savings and travel plans: How parents’ sex and birth control talks with teens changed since end of Roe v. Wade
Parents of teens and preteens say it used to be that they only had to worry about explaining the mechanics of sex and pregnancy to their kids.
A Texas man who went missing as a teen 8 years ago was just found alive sleeping outside a church
A Houston man who went missing as a teen more than eight years ago was found sleeping in front of a local church, according to police.
Americans should reconsider travel to China due to the risk of wrongful detention, US State Department warns
Americans should reconsider travel to China due to the risk of wrongful detention, the US State Department warned in an updated travel advisory issued Friday.
Local universities break down plans to maintain a diverse campus
The U.S. Supreme Court rejected affirmative action in a Thursday ruling. What does that mean for Chicago area institutions of higher education? CBS 2's Tara Molina looked for answers.
Some North Texans criticizing, others celebrating the Supreme Court striking down affirmative action
Six of the nine Supreme Court justices ruled that using race for college admission is unconstitutional. CBS News Texas' Jack Fink has both sides of the story.
Mother's Alzheimer's diagnosis inspires man to create THC infused lemonade
An Alzheimer's diagnosis has inspired a Massachusetts man to develop a THC alternative. The Best Dirty Lemonade is now selling in dispensaries statewide and it all started with a son hoping to help the person he loves most.
Criminal investigation into Coast Guard Academy revealed years of sexual assault cover-ups, but findings were kept secret
A secret investigation into alleged sexual abuse at the US Coast Guard Academy, the training ground for the Coast Guard’s top officers, uncovered a dark history of rapes, assaults and other serious misconduct being ignored and, at times, covered up by high-ranking officials.
Alan Arkin, Oscar-winning actor, dead at 89
Alan Arkin, the Oscar-winning star of “Little Miss Sunshine,” has died, his family announced Friday. He was 89.
A wandering kangaroo in Kansas City? Kangaroo receiving care after being hit by a car on the interstate
It's not something a Kansas City area animal control officer ever expects to find.
Supreme Court limits LGBTQ protections with ruling in favor of Christian web designer
The Supreme Court Friday ruled in favor of a Christian web designer in Colorado who refuses to create websites to celebrate same-sex weddings out of religious objections.
Americans are growing optimistic about inflation
With inflation continuing to slow, US consumers are taking notice — and they’re feeling more optimistic.
Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooter considered other targets, psychologist testifies
The Pittsburgh synagogue mass shooter told a forensic psychologist who evaluated him that he had identified multiple targets to carry out the mass shooting of Jews, testimony at the killer’s death penalty trial revealed Thursday.
‘I blame one person,’ mother of teen killed by police says as hundreds arrested in fresh violence across France
The mother of a 17-year-old killed by French police said she blames only the officer who shot her son for his death, a tragedy that has sparked three consecutive nights of destructive unrest and revived a heated debate about discrimination and policing in low-income, multi-ethnic communities.
Supreme Court blocks Biden’s student loan forgiveness program
In a stinging defeat for President Joe Biden, the Supreme Court blocked the administration’s student loan forgiveness plan Friday, rejecting a program aimed at delivering up to $20,000 of relief to millions of borrowers struggling with outstanding debt.
Hunter Biden settles Arkansas child support case
Hunter Biden, the son of President Joe Biden, has settled his child support case in Arkansas, reaching an agreement with the mother of one of his children and resolving a dispute that became a legal headache for him in recent months.
Smoke pours out of Tiffany & Co. flagship 5th Ave. New York store two months after reopening
A fire near Tiffany & Co.’s newly renovated flagship store in New York City sent smoke pouring out of the building on Thursday.
Deadline for airline 5G retrofits could add to travel woes this July 4 holiday
A looming deadline for airlines to retrofit their planes with updated technology could potentially disrupt some flights during one of the heaviest travel weekends of the year.
Supreme Court revives case brought by postal worker seeking religious accommodations
The Supreme Court revived the case of a former mail carrier, an evangelical Christian, who said the United States Postal Service violated federal law by failing to reasonably accommodate his inability to work on Sundays.
France braces for more violence after 17-year-old shot dead by police
France is bracing for what could be a third night of violent protests following the fatal police shooting of a teenage boy that was captured on video.
Father writes 'Daddies Bake Cakes Too!' for brave daughter who had brain surgery
Jeff Mejias Jr. always wanted to write a children's book. After all, he has four kids and A LOT of material from which to choose.