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.
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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.
2 Southwest planes came within 500 feet in close call near Nashville airport
Sources from CBS News say that two Southwest Airlines flights had a close call on Saturday near Nashville International Airport as an aborted landing brought one plane into the direct path of another jet that was taking off.
Tim Cook to step down as Apple CEO, with John Ternus tapped as successor
CBS News reports that Tim Cook will step down as Apple's CEO later this year and be replaced by John Ternus, a senior vice president of hardware engineering, the technology company announced on Monday.
Bears chase, bite visitors at Great Smoky Mountains National Park, prompting closures
CBS News reports that parts of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park are closed to the public after visitors encountered aggressive bears in two areas over the weekend, the National Park Service said. In some cases, bears chased and bit people.
Trump extends ceasefire with Iran indefinitely, until "discussions are concluded"
Sources from CBS say that President Trump is extending the ceasefire in the war with Iran until talks between the U.S. and Iran are "concluded," he announced Tuesday, despite previously saying he wouldn't extend the deadline.
UPS, FedEx and DHL are seeking tariff refunds. Here's what it means for consumers.
Sources from CBS News say that major shippers, including UPS, FedEx and DHL, have filed claims for tariff refunds with U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), which on Monday launched a portal through which businesses can request money back for some of the import duties they had paid under the Trump administration.
Pete Hegseth scraps mandatory flu shots for U.S. service members
According to CBS, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday that the Department of Defense will no longer mandate U.S. service members to receive the flu shot each year.
Senate Republicans unveil budget resolution, kickstarting reconciliation process to fund ICE
CBS News reports that Senate Republicans unveiled a budget resolution on Tuesday to begin the process of funding immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress, moments before Ethics hearing to determine sanctions
Sources from CBS News say that Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned from Congress on Tuesday, moments before the House Ethics Committee was set to determine whether she should be sanctioned for allegations of theft and other misconduct.
Will gas dip below $3 a gallon this year? Here's what experts predict.
According to CBS News, drivers around the U.S. have seen some modest relief at the pump lately as gasoline prices retreat toward $4 a gallon. But motorists shouldn't bank on fuel costs returning to where they were just before the Iran war anytime soon, according to experts.
Stanford’s sports teams capture an NCAA championship for a 50th straight year
Sources from Associated Press say that Dick Gould has been around Stanford sports long enough as a tennis player and coach — a remarkable run of seven decades — that he clearly remembers some down years for the university’s sports programs.
Harvey Weinstein’s rape retrial opens in New York, the third time this case has gone to trial
According to Associated Press, prosecutors once again portrayed Harvey Weinstein as a onetime Hollywood power player who used his sway as a tool of sexual assault
Takeaways from former top UK official’s testimony on the Mandelson appointment scandal
Associated Press reports that a former top British official on Tuesday revealed behind-the-scenes details about how scandal-tainted politician Peter Mandelson, a friend of Jeffrey Epstein, came to be approved as Britain’s ambassador to Washington despite failing security checks.
Florida’s attorney general launches criminal probe into ChatGPT over FSU shooting
Sources from AP say that Florida’s attorney general on Tuesday opened an investigation into OpenAI’s ChatGPT over whether there was criminal behavior involving interactions between the artificial intelligence app and a gunman who killed two people and wounded six others last year at Florida State University.
Rideshare drivers sue Uber over being kicked off app in new challenge to California law
According to Associated Press, Uber has failed to create an appeals system to give drivers due process when they’re kicked off the app, violating the California law it carved out that declared app-based drivers independent contractors
What to know about the Southern Poverty Law Center
Associated Press reports that the Southern Poverty Law Center is in the spotlight after the civil rights group announced Tuesday that it is the subject of a U.S. Justice Department criminal investigation because of its past use of paid informants.
Yelp introduces an AI chatbot to help users sift local recommendations
Sources from Associated Press say that online review aggregator Yelp wants to harness artificial intelligence to make it easier for users to find information curated by other people.
Southern Poverty Law Center says it faces a Justice Department criminal probe over paid informants
According to Associated Press, the Southern Poverty Law Center says it’s the subject of a criminal investigation by the Justice Department and faces possible charges over its past use of paid informants to infiltrate extremist groups.
California says Amazon pressured retailers to boost prices on their websites to not undercut it
According to Associated Press, Amazon used its market leverage to get companies such as Walmart to increase prices on their websites so the e-commerce giant would not be undercut by its competitors..
Kevin Warsh set to face lawmakers in Fed chair confirmation hearing. Here's what to expect.
According to CBS News, Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, is set to face questions regarding his views on inflation, interest rates and other economic issues at a Senate Banking Committee hearing on Tuesday.