EEOC investigating Nike over alleged discrimination against White workers
According to CBS, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, a federal agency that enforces laws against workplace discrimination
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Sen. Mitch McConnell hospitalized with "flu-like symptoms"
Sources from CBS News say that Sen. Mitch McConnell checked himself into a hospital on Monday night "after experiencing flu-like symptoms," a spokesman for the Kentucky Republican said Tuesday.
Democrats lay out demands for DHS funding, urging GOP to "get serious" with both sides far apart
According to CBS, Democratic leaders on Wednesday outlined their demands for funding the Department of Homeland Security beyond next week
Pinterest fired 2 engineers who built an internal layoff tracker
CBS News reports Pinterest said it fired two engineers who built an internal tool to track which employees had been laid off following a recent round of job cuts at the social media company.
Rahmanullah Lakanwal, D.C. National Guard shooting suspect, pleads not guilty to federal charges
CBS News reports that the man accused of shooting two members of the National Guard in Washington, D.C., late last year pleaded not guilty Wednesday to federal charges.
Tesla and Waymo executives defend the safety of self-driving cars before Senate committee
Sources from CBS say top executives at Tesla and Waymo made the case for the safety of their vehicles before a Senate committee on Wednesday
Supreme Court lets California use new congressional map in midterms, rejecting bid to block it
According to CBS News, the Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to block California's new congressional map that could net Democrats five seats in the upcoming midterm elections.
Prosecutors seek life sentence for man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course
Associated Press reports that Federal prosecutors are seeking a sentence of life without parole for the man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024.
Still no suspect in the disappearance of ‘Today’ host Savannah Guthrie’s mother
Sources from Associated Press say that the search for “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother still had no suspect or person of interest Wednesday
Judge set to hear arguments as court gives Trump another shot at nixing hush money conviction
Sources from Associated Press say a federal judge is set to hear arguments Wednesday after an appeals court directed him to take a fresh look at President Donald Trump’s bid to erase his hush money conviction.
Trump’s border czar says 700 immigration officers to leave Minnesota immediately
According to Associated Press, the Trump administration is reducing the number of immigration enforcement officers in Minnesota after state and local officials agreed to cooperate by turning over arrested immigrants
The former Prince Andrew moves to King Charles III’s private estate after Epstein document uproar
Associated Press reports that the former Prince Andrew has moved out of his longtime home on crown-owned land near Windsor Castle earlier than expected after the latest release of documents from the U.S. investigation of Jeffrey Epstein revived questions about his friendship with the convicted sex offender.
Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns
Sources from Associated Press say that rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.
Washington Post says one-third of its staff across all departments is being laid off
According to AP, the Washington Post is laying off one-third of its staff in the newsroom and other departments, a brutal blow at one of journalism’s most legendary brands.
Target and its new CEO face pressure to take a stand against ICE's actions in Minnesota
CBS News reports that new Target CEO Michael Fiddelke faces mounting pressure to take a stand against actions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents in Minneapolis
U.K. says sightings of "rogue drones" near military bases doubled last year amid tension with Russia
CBS News reports that the U.K. government wants to give military personnel new powers to shoot down unidentified drones near British bases, citing a doubling of reported drone incidents around defense installations last year as European countries accused Russia of menacing NATO nations with "hybrid warfare."
Gold and silver prices are slumping after their meteoric rise. Here's why.
Sources from CBS say the shine is coming off gold and silver. Prices for the precious metals, which last week soared to record highs, are extending their slide after a sharp selloff on Friday.
Trump says he wants proposed arch to be world's "biggest"
According to CBS News, President Trump says he wants the new triumphal arch he's commissioning as a gate to Washington, D.C., to be the "biggest one of all" in the world
Jobs report this week will be delayed by government shutdown, Labor Department says
Sources from CBS News say that the Department of Labor won't issue its report on U.S. hiring in January on Friday as planned because of the partial government shutdown.
Trump strikes deal to lower tariffs on India, saying Modi agreed to stop buying Russian oil
According to CBS News, President Trump announced Monday that he and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have agreed to a trade deal that will lower tariffs on products from India to 18% and halt India's purchase of Russian oil.
Stocks, gold and silver steady following wild swings overnight
Associated Press reports that wild swings that swept through financial markets overnight eased as trading headed westward to Wall Street on Monday.
Some companies tie AI to layoffs, but the reality is more complicated
Associated Press, the one thing N. Lee Plumb knows for sure that being laid off from Amazon last week is that it wasn’t a failure to get on board with the company’s artificial intelligence plans.
Disney’s first quarter is powered by box-office hits ‘Zootopia 2' and ‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’
Sources from AP say that Disney posted a strong first quarter, powered by box-office hits “Zootopia 2” and “Avatar: Fire and Ash.”
Planned Parenthood drops lawsuit against Trump administration’s Medicaid cuts
According to Associated Press, Planned Parenthood has moved to drop its legal challenge against the Trump administration for cutting off Medicaid funding to its abortion providers across the U.S.