Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey urges delay on PBS decision by public TV board
According to Associated Press, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday urged the board that oversees Alabama Public Television to delay any decision on severing ties with PBS
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Ultra-processed foods linked to higher risk of precancerous polyps, new study finds
Sources from CBS say eating ultra-processed foods could lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with precancerous colorectal growths for women under 50, according to new research.
South Carolina executes killer who left bloody message, marking third firing-squad execution this year
CBS reports, a South Carolina man convicted of killing three people over five days more than 20 years ago was executed by a firing squad on Friday evening.
White House drops plan to make airlines pay travelers for delayed flights
According to CBS, the Trump administration is scrapping a proposed Biden-era rule that would have made airlines pay customers for long waits when their flights were delayed, according to a document from the U.S. Department of Transportation.
Should you worry about an AI bubble? Investment pros weigh in.
Sources from CBS News say Artificial intelligence has fired the stock market to record highs this year, with companies eager to tout their AI prowess and investor darlings like AI chipmaker Nvidia soaring on expectations of runaway growth.
Washington resident infected with different strain of bird flu, health officials say
According to CBS, a Washington resident has been hospitalized with a different strain of bird flu than those seen in past cases, state health officials announced Friday.
Why Black Friday discounts could be stingier this year
According to CBS News, businesses face a tough decision this holiday season: Run a Black Friday promotion and see their profits drop, or charge full price and risk turning off buyers.
White House drops plan to make airlines pay travelers for delayed flights
The Trump administration is scrapping a proposed Biden-era rule that would have made airlines pay customers for long waits when their flights were delayed, according to a document from the U.S. Department of Transportation, according to CBS.
Proposal to ban Central Park horse carriages voted down by key NYC council committee
According to Associated Press, Central Park’s iconic horse-drawn carriages will trot on, for now.
Disney reaches new deal with YouTube TV, ending dayslong blackout for customers
Disney and YouTube TV reached a new deal to bring channels like ABC and ESPN back to the Google-owned live streaming platform Friday, ending a blackout for customers that dragged on for about two weeks, Associated Press says.
USDA data casts doubt on China’s soybean purchase promises touted by Trump
Sources from Associated Press say new data the Agriculture Department released Friday created serious doubts about whether China will really buy millions of bushels of American soybeans like the Trump administration touted last month after a high-stakes meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
FAA takes first steps to restore flights after shutdown strain, but some limits remain
The Federal Aviation Administration said Friday it plans to roll back some of the restrictions on commercial flights it implemented at 40 major U.S. airports during the shutdown, Associated Press says.
Okolona Separate School District now under state control
The Mississippi State Board of Education announced today that it has placed the Okolona Separate School District into a District of Transformation.
Trump official refers Swalwell to Justice Department over alleged mortgage and tax fraud
A Trump administration official has referred California Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell to the Justice Department over alleged tax and mortgage fraud, sources told CBS News.
Trump’s next immigration crackdown will target Charlotte, North Carolina, a sheriff says
The latest city bracing for the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown is Charlotte, North Carolina, which could see an influx of federal agents as early as this weekend, a county sheriff said Thursday, Associated Press reports.
Federal workers question whether the longest government shutdown was worth their sacrifice
Sources from Associated Press say, with the longest shutdown ever coming to a close, Sweet and hundreds of thousands of other federal workers who missed paychecks will soon get some relief.
States scramble to send full SNAP food benefits to millions of people after government shutdown ends
With the longest U.S. government shutdown over, state officials said Thursday that they are working quickly to get full SNAP food benefits to millions of people who made do with little-to-no assistance for the past couple of weeks, Associated Press says.
Melania Trump launches new ‘Fostering the Future’ effort to support foster youth with jobs, school
Associated Press reports First lady Melania Trump is spearheading a new initiative aimed at improving career and education opportunities for children raised in foster care.
Some TSA agents will get $10,000 bonuses for "exemplary service" during shutdown, Noem says
According to CBS, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced Thursday that TSA agents with "exemplary service" during the government shutdown will receive a $10,000 bonus check.
Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars
Blue Origin launched its huge New Glenn rocket Thursday with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars.
ByHeart sued over recalled formula by families of 4-month-old girls sickened by infantile botulism
CBS reports the parents of at least two babies sickened in an infantile botulism outbreak are suing the makers of the ByHeart baby formula at the heart of a nationwide recall.
Disney warns that its content could remain off YouTube for some time
According to CBS, Walt Disney Co. executives on Thursday warned that the company's dispute with YouTube could drag on
Fetterman hospitalized after fall near his Pennsylvania home
CBS News reports Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has been hospitalized after a fall near his Pennsylvania home, which caused minor injuries to his face, his spokesman said on X.
Airlines are optimistic about a quick recovery ahead of Thanksgiving once FAA ends flight cuts
According to Associated Press, airlines are optimistic they can resume normal operations just a few days after the government lifts its order to cut some flights at 40 busy airports
Toyota recalls nearly 127,000 vehicles because engines can stall
CBS News reports that Toyota is recalling 126,691 Tundra and Lexus models because the engines can stall, increasing the risk of a crash, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.