State Farm to offer $100 average refund to car insurance customers
Sources from CBS News, State Farm is issuing an average refund of $100 per vehicle to its auto insurance customers in what the company says is the largest dividend in its history.
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DOJ charging 30 more people for roles in anti-ICE protest at Minnesota church
According to CBS News, the Justice Department on Friday announced it is charging 30 more people for their roles in a January anti-ICE protest at Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, in a criminal civil rights case that has also ensnared journalist and former CNN anchor Don Lemon.
Laken Riley’s father accuses Georgia university system of negligence in wrongful death lawsuit
Sources from Associated Press say that the father of Laken Riley, who was killed on the campus of the University of Georgia by a Venezuelan man who lived nearby, is accusing the state university system of negligence that he says led to his daughter’s death.
30 years after Pokémon’s release, fans are still trying to catch ‘em all
According to Associated Press, in the 30 years since Pokémon debuted in Japan with the 1996 release of Pokémon Red and Pokémon Green for Nintendo Game Boy, the franchise has taken over the globe with its animated shows, mobile games, and highly coveted trading cards. Its popularity continues with fans young and old.
Max Scherzer’s 8-year-old daughter sent handwritten note to Blue Jays hoping for Toronto return
According to Associated Press, Max Scherzer’s 8-year-old daughter wanted her father back with the Blue Jays so much she wrote a letter to the team in December expressing her hope for his return to Toronto.
Americans’ sympathies in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have shifted dramatically, new poll shows
Associated Press reports that American sympathies in the Middle East have shifted dramatically toward the Palestinians, according to new Gallup polling
Colin Gray testifies in trial after his son was accused of Georgia high school shooting
Sources from Associated Press say that the father of accused school shooter Colt Gray testified Friday that he gave his son the rifle that was used in the attack as a Christmas present in hopes of bonding with the boy over hunting and outings at the gun range.
OpenAI gets $110 billon in funding from a trio of tech powerhouses, led by Amazon
Associated Press reports that ChatGPT maker OpenAI has received $110 billion in funding from Amazon, SoftBank and Nvidia, putting the technology company’s pre-money valuation at $730 billion.
Bill Clinton says he ‘did nothing wrong’ with Epstein as he faces grilling over their relationship
Sources from Associated Press say that Former President Bill Clinton told members of Congress on Friday that he “did nothing wrong” in his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and saw no signs of his abuse
A total lunar eclipse will turn the moon blood red on Tuesday across several continents
According to Associated Press, a blood-red moon will soon grace the skies for a total lunar eclipse — and there won’t be another until late 2028.
Target to stop selling cereals with certified synthetic colors by end of May
Associated Press reports that Target will stop selling its entire assortment of cereal with certified synthetic colors by the end of May.
NASA revamps Artemis moon landing program to reduce flight gaps and risk
Sources from Associated Press say that NASA said Friday it’s adding an extra moon mission by Artemis astronauts before attempting a high-risk lunar landing with a crew.
Trump heads to Texas, where 3 supporters are battling it out in the Senate Republican primary
According to Associated Press, President Donald Trump just can’t seem to choose among friends in the Texas Senate Republican primary.
FedEx says it will return to customers any refunds it gets back from Trump’s illegal tariffs
According to Associated Press, delivery company FedEx said in a statement on Thursday that it will return any tariff refund it might get to shippers and customers who paid them.
FBI moving command post in Nancy Guthrie investigation from Tucson to Phoenix, source says
Sources from CBS say that the FBI is moving its command post in the Nancy Guthrie investigation from Tucson, Arizona, to Phoenix, a law enforcement source familiar with the investigation told CBS News on Thursday.
Papa John's to close 300 restaurant as it moves to cut costs and boost growth
CBS News reports that Papa John's plans to shutter 300 of its restaurants by the end of 2027 as the struggling pizza chain moves to cut costs and close underperforming locations.
Man accused of torturing, killing wolf in Wyoming agrees to plea deal
Sources from CBS News say that a Wyoming man who allegedly hit a wolf with a snowmobile, taped the wounded animal's mouth shut and showed it off in a rural bar before killing it has agreed to a plea deal that would spare him from going to trial and potentially prison, according to court documents.
Pentagon officials sent Anthropic best and final offer for military use of its AI amid dispute, sources say
According to CBS News, Pentagon officials on Wednesday night sent Anthropic their best and final offer in negotiations for use of the company's artificial intelligence technology, just ahead of a government-imposed deadline, according to sources familiar with the discussions.
Man killed on speedboat off Cuba lived in U.S. for 20 years and had "obsessive" quest for Cuba's freedom, brother says
CBS News reports that the brother of one of the men who was killed after taking a U.S.-registered speedboat into Cuban waters and allegedly opening fire on the country's border patrol said his sibling was fixated on overthrowing Cuba's government.
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to allow it to end deportation protections for Syrian immigrants
Sources from CBS News say that the Trump administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to allow it to end temporary deportation protections for thousands of Syrian immigrants living in the U.S.
Ford recalls 4.4 million vehicles over faulty software. See which models are affected.
According to CBS, Ford Motor is recalling nearly 4.4 million vehicles over a software problem that could cause an attached trailer's tail lights, turn signals and brakes to fail.
Nancy Guthrie's house to be returned to her family as weekslong search for Savannah Guthrie's mom goes on
CBS News reports that the Arizona house where authorities believe Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show co-host Savannah Guthrie, was abducted in the middle of the night will soon be returned to her family, a law enforcement source told CBS News.
Walmart agrees to pay $100 million to settle allegations that it deceived delivery drivers about pay
Sources from CBS News say that Walmart has agreed to pay $100 million to settle allegations that it deceived its delivery drivers about pay, costing them tens of millions of dollars in earnings.
Judge rules construction of Trump's White House ballroom can continue for now
According to CBS News, a federal judge has allowed the Trump administration's ongoing construction of the White House East Wing to continue for now
India’s Modi pledges to stand by Israel in fighting ‘terrorism’ as the two countries boost ties
According to AP, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged to stand with Israel in “opposing terrorism and its supporters” as he wrapped up a two-day visit on Thursday focused on boosting cooperation on security issues and defense.