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
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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.
Instagram says it will notify parents if teens ‘repeatedly’ search for terms related to suicide
Associated Press reports that Instagram said Thursday it will start alerting parents if their kids repeatedly search for terms clearly associated with suicide or self-harm.
ByHeart infant botulism outbreak ends with 48 babies sickened
Sources from Associated Press say that a rare outbreak of infant botulism that sickened dozens of babies who drank recalled ByHeart formula is over, with no new cases reported since mid-December, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Thursday.
US moves to cut off a Swiss bank over alleged Iran and Russia money flows
Sources from AP say that the U.S. is moving to sever a small Swiss bank from access to the U.S. financial system for its alleged support for Iranian and Russian actors
For the first time since 2022, average US long-term mortgage rate dips below 6%
According to Associated Press, the average long-term U.S. mortgage rate slipped this week below 6% for the first time since late 2022, good news for home shoppers as the spring homebuying season gets rolling.
Arizona governor’s race will test MAGA future for Republican Party
According to Associated Press, “Let’s win not clash” said a sign posted outside a meeting of Arizona Republicans as candidates for governor tried to win over the party’s most ardent supporters inside.
Federal judge in Texas allows lawsuit against California attorney general over ExxonMobil remarks
According to Associated Press, a federal judge in Texas has ruled that ExxonMobil can bring a defamation lawsuit against California’s attorney general over comments about the company’s plastic recycling efforts.
Trump renews his call to ban institutional homebuyers as Democrats offer a competing crackdown
According to CBS News, President Trump renewed his call to ban institutional investors from buying single-family homes during his State of the Union address on Tuesday, the same day Democrats offered their own proposal to crack down on the practice.
Download this: Subscribing to digital apps has gotten a lot more expensive
Sources from CBS News say that the pain of higher prices today isn't limited to things like food and health care costs. Americans now pay nearly 20% more for TV, music, news and other digital apps than they did in 2020.
Larry Summers resigning from Harvard University over Jeffrey Epstein ties
According to CBS News, Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers will resign from his remaining roles at Harvard University over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the school confirmed to CBS News on Wednesday.
FBI serving search warrants at Los Angeles school district headquarters and superintendent’s home
Associated Press reports that the FBI is serving search warrants at the Los Angeles Unified School District’s headquarters and the superintendent’s home.
Judge bars government from ‘wholesale’ search of Washington Post reporter’s seized devices
Sources from AP say that Federal authorities are barred from conducting an “unsupervised, wholesale search” of electronic devices that they seized from a Washington Post reporter’s Virginia home...
Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations
According to AP, Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame
NASA moves its Artemis II moon rocket off the launch pad for more repairs
Associated Press reports that NASA moved its grounded Artemis moon rocket from the launch pad back to its hangar on Wednesday for more repairs.
Discord delays global age verification rollout after criticism
Sources from Associated Press say that Discord, the popular platform for gamers to communicate online, is postponing its controversial age verification policy after receiving swift backlash from users with concerns about their privacy.
Nvidia prepares to release its quarterly results as AI fears weigh on the stock market
According to Associated Press, artificial intelligence chipmaker Nvidia on Wednesday will deliver a quarterly report likely to sway a jittery stock market as investors weigh whether the massive bets riding on technology’s latest craze will pay off.
AI skills are in demand, but don't always command a pay premium, report shows
Sources from CBS News say that artificial intelligence skills are increasingly in demand from employers, but companies are not always inclined to pay a premium for workers who possess them.
These 3 charts highlight the affordability issues Americans worry about most
CBS News reports that President Trump is expected to focus on the economy during his 2026 State of the Union address on Tuesday evening — an urgent topic of concern for millions of Americans who say they're worried about everything from the price of food to spiraling health care costs.
Teens are using AI frequently in their daily lives, and many parents aren't aware, survey finds
Sources from CBS News say that parents are often caught off guard by what their teens are doing in daily life — and when it comes to AI, the "perception gap" might be larger than they thought, according to a Pew Research Center survey released Tuesday.
U.S. men's hockey team to appear at Trump's State of the Union with their gold medals, Johnson says
According to CBS News, the gold-medal winning U.S. men's hockey team is expected to appear at President Trump's State of the Union address Tuesday night, House Speaker Mike Johnson said ahead of the speech.
Hegseth demands full military access to Anthropic's AI model Claude and sets deadline for end of week
Trust is breaking down between the Pentagon and Anthropic over the use of its AI model, sources familiar with the situation told CBS News.
U.S. Attorney's Office drops effort to indict 6 Democratic lawmakers who posted video on illegal orders, sources say
Sources from CBS say that the top federal prosecutor in Washington, D.C. has decided to table efforts to try to indict six Democratic lawmakers for posting a video urging military members not to follow orders they believe are illegal, sources told CBS News on Tuesday.
Alaska Airlines flight forced to turn around after passenger's battery pack catches fire
According to CBS News, an Alaska Airlines flight had to return to the airport on Sunday afternoon after a passenger's power bank device overheated and caught fire, the airline and federal authorities said.
Utah judge is set to rule on disqualifying prosecutors in the Charlie Kirk case
Sources from AP say that a Utah judge is expected to decide Tuesday whether to keep prosecutors on the murder case against Tyler Robinson, the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus.