U.S. trade court rules against Trump's 10% tariffs
According to CBS News, a U.S. trade court on Thursday ruled that President Trump's latest round of global 10% tariffs are invalid.
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Good & Gather snack, other nut mixes recalled due to salmonella risk
CBS News reports that an Illinois food manufacturer is recalling several snack products due to concerns that they may be contaminated with Salmonella, according to a recall notice with the Food and Drug Administration...
5 U.S. states monitoring passengers who departed cruise ship stricken by hantavirus
Sources from CBS News say that the effort to monitor the spread of hantavirus from a cruise ship currently off the west coast of Africa is expanding, including in the United States, after health officials confirmed the virus on the ship is the rare strain that is transmissible from human to human...
Trump-appointed FEMA Review Council proposes major redesign of federal disaster response role
Sources from CBS News say that a council appointed by President Trump to reform the Federal Emergency Management Agency proposed a major overhaul to the agency that stops short of the administration's vows to dismantle it...
AI emerges as a top cause of layoffs, accounting for 26% of April's job cuts
According to CBS News, artificial intelligence is the leading reason companies cite for layoffs for the second straight month, accounting for more than one in four job cuts in April
Woman missing in Pickens County found safe
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office announced 60-year-old Debra Galbreath has been located.
Police in search of a missing woman in Pickens Co.
The Pickens County Sheriff's Office is asking for your help to find a woman who has been missing since yesterday.
MEMA releases report on storm damage across Mississippi
According to a preliminary report by the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency, 17 people were injured...
More than a media mogul, Ted Turner leaves behind a conservation legacy
Sources from AP say that Ted Turner loved the land, and lots of it: As one of the largest private landowners in the United States, he fueled conservation work across some 3,125 square miles (8,094 square kilometers) of ranchland in several states, aiming to leave it in better shape for future generations.
Tennessee lawmakers to vote on new US House map sought by Trump that carves up Memphis
Associated Press reports, Republican lawmakers in Tennessee forged ahead with a plan Thursday that could carve up a majority-Black congressional district...
After the Los Angeles wildfires, clergy crossed denominational lines and forged new bonds
According to AP, Rabbi Amy Bernstein says the wind-whipped fire in January 2025 that scorched much of the Pacific Palisades, destroying her home and damaging her synagogue, “blew everything open” for the community’s faith leaders.
Tornadoes cut across Mississippi as severe storms damage 500 homes
Sources from Associated Press, Powerful storms that spawned at least three tornadoes tore through several Mississippi counties, damaging around 500 homes, uprooting trees and injuring at least 17 people, authorities said Thursday.
One Tech Tip: Why digital devices and online accounts need spring cleaning
According to Associated Press, if the spring season has brought an urge to scrub your living space from top to bottom, why not clear out the digital detritus cluttering your electronic devices and online accounts at the same time?
Judge denies Fulton County's request to return 2020 ballots seized by FBI
According to CBS, a federal judge in Georgia denied a motion by officials in Fulton County, Georgia, to return ballots and other materials from the 2020 election that were taken by the FBI in a court-authorized search earlier this year.
Ted Turner, media tycoon who founded CNN, dies at age 87
According to CBS, Ted Turner, the media tycoon who founded CNN and led an empire that also included cable channels TBS, TNT and Turner Classic Movies as well as the Atlanta Braves and Atlanta Hawks, died Wednesday...
FBI searches office of L. Louise Lucas, Virginia lawmaker who helped lead redistricting effort
The FBI on Wednesday searched the office of longtime Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas in Portsmouth, Virginia, a bureau spokesperson told CBS News.
Gas prices top $4.50 a gallon, reaching highest level since July 2022
According to CBS, gasoline prices across the U.S. surged to an average of $4.54 a gallon on Wednesday, the highest since July 2022, according to AAA data.
Kash Patel, Arizona sheriff clash over handling of investigation into Nancy Guthrie disappearance
CBS News reports that FBI Director Kash Patel is criticizing local officials over their handling of the Nancy Guthrie case — but the Pima County sheriff said some of Patel's comments are not accurate.
iPhone owners could get up to $95 from Apple settlement. Here's what to know.
Sources from CBS News say that iPhone owners could receive up to $95 under a proposed $250 million settlement resolving claims that Apple misled customers about Siri's artificial intelligence features, according to a recent court filing.
Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo skipping Preakness Stakes, won't make Triple Crown run
According to CBS News, Kentucky Derby winner Golden Tempo will skip the Preakness Stakes and not make a run for horse racing's Triple Crown, his trainer's stable announced Wednesday.
Hegseth says "the ceasefire is not over" after U.S., Iran exchange fire in Strait of Hormuz
Sources from CBS News say that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the U.S. operation guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz off the Iranian coast is a "temporary solution" after the standoff resulted in the exchange of fire one day earlier.
For some older Americans, retirement today means unretiring
Sources from CBS News say that on weekday mornings, Myndie Friedman is out the door just as the sun rises over the Atlantic Ocean, a block from her home in Long Beach, New York.
Coinbase to lay off 700 workers as cryptocurrency exchange embraces AI
According to CBS, Coinbase announced on Tuesday that it is cutting 700 jobs, or roughly 14% of its workforce, as the cryptocurrency trading company turns to artificial intelligence to reduce costs and boost productivity.
UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of services. Here's what to know.
CBS News reports that UnitedHealthcare said on Tuesday it is eliminating "prior authorization" requirements for 30% of medical services that previously required insurer approval, a policy shift that could eliminate red tape and speed access to patient care.
Publishers, author Scott Turow accuse Meta and Mark Zuckerberg of training AI on copyrighted works
Sources from CBS News say that a group of publishers and bestselling novelist Scott Turow are suing Meta and its founder, Mark Zuckerberg, alleging that the tech giant used copyrighted material to train Meta's artificial intelligence technology.