The top predator prowling the seas during the age of the dinosaurs 100 million years ago may have been the octopus. New analyses of fossilized jaws reveal that massive, kraken-like octopuses once hunted alongside other marine predators. They boasted eight arms and long bodies that extended more than 60 feet, rivaling other carnivorous marine reptiles….
8/3: The Takeout with Major Garrett – CBS News Watch CBS News Trump says he’s giving Iran a “last chance” at diplomacy; Blanche one step closer to confirmation as attorney general. Source link
Sell your home, or the state will take it — that’s the ultimatum some homeowners in Georgia say they are facing amid the AI boom. Utility giant Georgia Power is planning to build a new transmission line to in part help power new data centers. It estimates 70-80% of the power on the new line…
How elementary schoolers are celebrating America 250 – CBS News Watch CBS News Tony Dokoupil visited an elementary school in New Jersey where students celebrated the country’s 250th birthday with some historical figures. Source link
Washington — The Pentagon is asking Congress for broad new authority to withhold unclassified records from the public, a proposal that transparency advocates say could significantly reduce the public’s ability to scrutinize the nation’s largest federal agency and understand how billions of taxpayer dollars are spent. The legislative proposal seeks to create a new section…
Smoke from hundreds of wildfires burning across Canada and Minnesota is creating air quality issues in the Northeast. There are also severe weather threats to the Midwest, as well as the risk of flash flooding in some areas. Meteorologist Andrew Kozak has the forecast. Source link
When U.S. intelligence agencies look at attempts by foreign countries to meddle in elections, they draw a distinction between “election influence” and “election interference.” Election influence covers attempts by foreign governments to affect who voters decide to vote for, including by promoting or denigrating certain candidates, spreading false claims or sowing distrust. Election interference includes…
Millions of Americans are borrowing money or draining their savings to buy groceries, highlighting the financial strain many households face as the cost of living rises, new research has found. More than a quarter of working-age adults who relied on credit cards to buy groceries were either unable to pay their balance in full or…
Train lovers seek out the lingering romance of steam locomotives – CBS News Watch CBS News Trainspotters love to see a Union Pacific locomotive rounding a curve or crossing a bridge. First built in 1941, these moving museums showcase the best of American railroad history. Source link
U.S. builds up military in Middle East as Iran war continues – CBS News Watch CBS News There are new signs of a U.S. military buildup in the Middle East. More aerial refuelers have been deployed to places like Israel while flight trackers show B-1 bombers leaving bases in the U.K. Charlie D’Agata has more….
