Trader Joe's customers sue over coffee's caffeine levels
Sources from CBS News say that some Trader Joe's coffee drinkers are angry they didn't get their caffeine fix, according to a new lawsuit filed against the retailer.
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White House mulls using Defense Production Act in Spirit Airlines takeover
According to CBS, the Trump administration is exploring using the Defense Production Act as part of a strategy to save the beleaguered Spirit Airlines...
Justice Department watchdog launches probe into compliance with Epstein files law
According to CBS, the Justice Department's internal watchdog said Thursday that it will audit the department's compliance with the law that required the release of files related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
U.S. special forces soldier who won $409K charged for betting on Maduro's removal before raid was reported
Sources from CBS say that a U.S. special forces soldier involved in the military operation that captured Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro was arrested on Thursday after allegedly betting on Maduro's removal from office before news of the raid was made public
Meta to cut 8,000 jobs as it charges into AI
According to CBS News, Meta plans to lay off roughly 8,000 employees, or 10% of its workforce, in a move to slash costs as the technology company pushes deeper into artificial intelligence.
Nearly 208,000 heated socks sold at Costco are recalled after customers report burns
CBS News reports that nearly 208,000 pairs of heated socks sold at Costco are being recalled after 13 reports of first- and second-degree burns, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Only one Trump "gold card" visa has been approved so far, Commerce's Lutnick says
Sources from CBS say that the Trump administration has approved one "gold card" visa since starting to accept applications for the new U.S. residency permit in December, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Thursday.
Former federal prosecutors see legal flaws in DOJ's indictment of Southern Poverty Law Center
According CBS, the Justice Department's indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center may contain serious legal defects that could lead to a full or partial dismissal because it struggles to articulate the elements of the alleged crimes
School buses should all have alcohol tests to avoid drunken driving, NTSB recommends
Associated Press reports that after a school bus rolled on a West Virginia highway two years ago, forcing one boy to have his leg amputated and seriously injuring two other children aboard, police quickly discovered the driver was drunk...
LaGuardia firefighter heard ‘stop, stop, stop’ before deadly crash but didn’t know who it was for
Sources from AP say that a firefighter whose truck collided with an Air Canada jet last month on a runway at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots, heard an air traffic controller warn “stop, stop, stop” but didn’t know who it was for, federal investigators said Thursday.
Civil rights groups condemn Southern Poverty Law Center’s indictment and prepare for legal fights
According to Associated Press, the criminal indictment of the Southern Poverty Law Center this week was met with much outrage but little surprise from civil rights leaders...
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
Sources from Associated Press, President Donald Trump’s acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.
Hall of Fame pitcher Sandy Koufax wins Baseball Digest lifetime achievement award
According to Associated Press, Sandy Koufax has won the sixth Lifetime Achievement Award presented by Baseball Digest.
DeSantis signs Florida law banning local DEI funding, says white men are ‘disfavored’
According to Associated Press, white men have been discriminated against through diversity, equity and inclusion programs, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday after signing legislation which prohibits counties and cities from funding or promoting DEI initiatives.
Trump administration reaches $1.25 million settlement with ex-Trump campaign adviser Carter Page
According to CBS News, the Trump administration has reached a settlement agreement with ex-Trump campaign aide Carter Page over his claims arising out of surveillance warrants obtained by the FBI during its investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 presidential election.
Rents around the U.S. are growing more slowly than they have in years
Good news, renters, plus a dollop of bad, sources from CBS News say.
Nearly half of U.S. kids are breathing unhealthy air, report says. These are the cleanest and most polluted cities.
According to CBS News, for 152 million Americans, including nearly half of the nation's children and teens, just breathing air in the places they live can be harmful.
With Rep. David Scott's death, 5 members of 119th Congress have died in office
CBS News reports that Democratic Rep. David Scott, who represented Georgia in the House for more than two decades, has become the fifth member of the 119th Congress to die in office. He was 80.
DOJ readies up to $3.5 billion in law enforcement grants, 1 year after steep cuts elsewhere
According to CBS, the Justice Department is preparing to solicit applications for up to $3.5 billion in grants to pay for mostly immigration-related law enforcement programs, equipment and personnel...
Trump Media replaces CEO Devin Nunes as its losses top $1 billion
CBS News reports that Trump Media & Technology Group is replacing CEO Devin Nunes, who led the company through its public debut and a subsequent surge, and swoon, in its market value.
Governor Ivey Announces Revenue Commissioner Vernon Barnett to Retire from State Government, Mary Martin Mitchell to Serve as Next Commissioner
According to an Alabama Press Release, Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday announced Alabama Department of Revenue (ADOR) Commissioner Vernon Barnett will retire from state service at the end of the month
Trump administration and Spirit Airlines in advanced discussions over bailout, sources say
The Trump administration is in advanced discussions with budget carrier Spirit Airlines about a bailout, sources familiar with the negotiations told CBS News.
Crypto billionaire Justin Sun sues Trump family's World Liberty Financial, alleging fraud
According to CBS News, Cryptocurrency billionaire Justin Sun is suing World Liberty Financial, a crypto venture co-founded by President Donald Trump and his sons, alleging the company illegally blocked him from selling digital tokens worth up to $1 billion.
The Gates Foundation is reviewing its Epstein ties as released emails raise questions for funders
According to Associated Press, the Gates Foundation is reviewing its ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the global health funder confirmed Wednesday, as its only remaining founder faces mounting scrutiny over his appearances in Justice Department documents related to its investigation of the disgraced financier.
The US has a long history of gerrymandering legislative voting districts. Is it legal?
According to Associated Press, the gerrymandering of House districts is becoming more rampant across the U.S.