South Carolina’s measles outbreak is over after sickening nearly 1,000 people
Sources from Associated Press, South Carolina’s measles outbreak — the worst in the U.S. in more than 35 years — is over, state health officials declared Monday.
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College students are changing course in search of ‘AI-proof’ majors. But no one knows what they are
According to Associated Press, two years ago, Josephine Timperman arrived at college with a plan. She declared a major in business analytics, figuring she’d learn niche skills that would stand out on a resume and help land a good job after college...
MEMA reports scams circulating across Mississippi
The Mississippi Emergency Management Agency reports it has received reports of individuals posing as FEMA representatives, charging $100 and requesting personal information to “help” with FEMA assistance applications.
Justice Department drops probe into Fed Chair Jerome Powell
CBS News reports that Federal prosecutors are ending their criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro announced, clearing a key obstacle for the confirmation of Kevin Warsh, President Trump's pick to take over as head of the central bank's Board of Governors.
Roommate arrested after 1 missing University of South Florida doctoral student found dead
Sources from CBS News say that one of the missing University of South Florida doctoral students was found dead and his roommate has been arrested, local authorities said Friday.
Here are the college majors that new grads regret the most, according to a recent survey
According to CBS News, a college degree is often seen as a way to get a leg up in the labor market, which has recently been challenging for early-career workers. But as new grads begin their job searches, many say they wish they had chosen a different field of study...
In 8 weeks, the Iran war has dented the U.S. economy. The damage could linger, economists say.
CBS News reports that in the eight weeks since the Iran war started, the conflict has driven gas prices above $4 a gallon, strained homebuyers and pushed inflation to its highest level in nearly two years.
DOJ reinstates firing squads, pentobarbital for federal executions
Sources from CBS News say that the Justice Department announced on Friday that it would reimplement lethal injection and firing squads as part of the Trump administration's efforts to "strengthen" the federal death penalty.
IEA says Iran war will keep the global natural gas market tight for two years
According to CBS News, the implications of the Iran war on energy markets will extend well beyond this year, according to a new report from the International Energy Agency (IEA) on Friday.
Appeals court blocks Trump's asylum crackdown at U.S.-Mexico border
CBS News reports that a federal appeals court on Friday blocked President Trump's directive suspending access to asylum and other legal protections for migrants unlawfully crossing the southern border.
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.
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.