SpaceX's Starship blasts off in first rocket launch since IPO
Elon Musk’s aerospace company, SpaceX, launched its massive Starship rocket in its first test flight…
Millions of U.S. children could lose free school meals this fall due to SNAP changes, experts say
Fewer U.S. children may have access to free school meals this academic year amid changes ushered in by the Republicans’ tax-and-spending law, the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” according to food and public policy experts. The impact on school meal programs stems from the OBBBA’s overhaul of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the formal name…
Senate eyes deal to leave for recess as agenda items pile up
Washington — The Senate is searching for a deal to speed up consideration of a number of priorities as a handful of outstanding issues, including on funding the government and confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general, stand between them and their August recess. “There’s still a lot of stuff that’s piled up, trying to get…
PM Shehbaz arrives in Saudi Arabia on 3-day visit – Pakistan
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, accompanied by the Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday evening for a three-day visit. Apart from CDF Munir, Defence Minister Khawaja Asif, Information Minister Attaullah Tarar and Special Assistant Tariq Fatemi are also accompanying the premier on the…
More adults are living with their parents now than during the pandemic. Here’s why.
A record number of U.S. adults are moving back in with their parents. Dr. Gail Saltz, a psychiatrist at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital and Weill-Cornell Medical College, and CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explain what’s behind the trend, and how to make it work. Source link
DOGE’s “wall of receipts” riddled with inaccuracies and unsubstantiated claims, congressional watchdog says
Washington — The Department of Government Efficiency’s infamous “Wall of Receipts” listing billions of dollars DOGE said it saved was riddled with inaccuracies and unsubstantiated claims, a congressional watchdog found. A Government Accountability Office report released Thursday confirmed previous reporting from CBS News and other news outlets that found the DOGE team’s updating “Wall of…
Amanda Kloots on new Netflix series, "Let's Marry Harry"
Amanda Kloots, a Broadway dancer, podcast host and best friend to reality star Harry Jowsey, joins “CBS Mornings” to discuss their new Netflix series “Let’s Marry Harry.” Source link
Job cuts plunge to a 2-year low despite AI fears, economic shocks
Layoffs across the U.S. in July fell to their lowest level in two years, new data shows, a sign that the labor market remains resilient despite the impact of inflation driven by the Iran war and artificial intelligence. Employers announced 33,429 job cuts in July, down 46% from a year ago, according to outplacement firm…
Tennessee voters to choose gubernatorial nominees, and more primary races to watch today
Tennessee voters are heading to the polls Thursday to choose their gubernatorial nominees, as well as candidates in newly redrawn congressional districts. Republican Sen. Marsha Blackburn is running for governor, with two primary challengers: U.S. Rep. John Rose and state Rep. Monty Fritts. Five Democrats are vying for a place on the November ballot to…
Minnesota woman hospitalized with sepsis sues Chipotle over salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeño peppers
A Minnesota woman hospitalized with sepsis after eating a Chipotle burrito bowl is suing the restaurant chain, alleging it served salmonella-contaminated jalapeño peppers that triggered a multistate outbreak now linked to more than 200 illnesses. Kristen Behne filed the lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Minnesota, seeking more than $75,000 in damages. According to…
Genetically altered beagles offer hope for dog lovers with allergies
Matt Walker, a geneticist and the CEO of Kindred Companion Sciences, joins “CBS Mornings” with his gene-altered beagle, Bailey, to discuss creating future options for people with severe pet allergies. Source link
