UNITED NATIONS — It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand why K-pop boy band is at the U.N., a senior diplomat told me: “The development goals are set to be completed in 2030 and most Heads of State coming to the General Assembly are 60-plus years old. We need the next generation to follow through.” The U.N. needs youth…
United Airlines is introducing a new boarding process in an effort to relieve overcrowded gates. Already in place at Los Angeles International Airport since February, the carrier on Tuesday rolled out the change at United gates nationwide, following similar moves early last year by American and Delta. United Airlines updates its boarding process, creates new signage: https://t.co/JcJlWXSkOE pic.twitter.com/lpFs9aIfVK — The…
Here his message on why now is a good time for new leadership in the UT System
Rep. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, in new ad campaign Rosen for Nevada Democratic senate candidate Rep. Jacky Rosen, of Nevada, is answering the challenge from the Republican incumbent she hopes to unseat, GOP Sen. Dean Heller. The sitting Nevada senator has been calling on her to compare their records on health care. In a new 30-second TV ad running statewide in…
As many as 10 million Americans are believed to have lost their homes because of the financial crisis that erupted a decade ago, according to the St. Louis Federal Reserve. The crisis wiped out almost $8 trillion in household stock-related wealth and $6 trillion in home value after banks, mortgage lenders and financial companies provided loans to speculators, house flippers and…
Campaign 2018: Election Hacking is a weekly series from CBS News & CNET about the cyber-threats and vulnerabilities of the 2018 midterm election. Part 1: Phishing attacks. Next week: Voting machine hacking. During the 2016 presidential campaign, Russian cyber-operatives conducted a sustained “influence campaign” cyberattack on the American electoral system by relying on social media to radicalize voters, undermine institutions, and…
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk, already under scrutiny for his public outbursts, appeared to smoke marijuana during a live interview with comedian Joe Rogan. The two-hour interview, which aired during Rogan’s podcast on Thursday and which is available on YouTube, shows Musk and Rogan talking about technology, samurai swords and other topics, including marijuana. When Rogan pulled out what he…
Tesla chief executive Elon Musk, already under scrutiny for his public outbursts, appeared to smoke marijuana during a live interview with comedian Joe Rogan. The two-hour interview, which aired during Rogan’s podcast on Thursday and which is available on YouTube, shows Musk and Rogan talking about technology, samurai swords and other topics, including marijuana. When Rogan pulled out what he…
Acclaimed Northern Irish astrophysicist Jocelyn Bell Burnell, pictured at the Edinburgh International Book Festival in 2011 where she talked about her work which included the discovery of the pulsar. Getty LONDON — One of Britain’s leading astrophysicists is donating her $3 million purse from a major science prize to encourage diversity in physics. Jocelyn Bell Burnell says the money will…
Nike aired its first “Just Do It” ad narrated by Colin Kaepernick during the NFL football season opener between the Atlanta Falcons and Philadelphia Eagles Thursday night. The ad created a buzz online when Nike dropped on social media Wednesday. It was the first commercial break of the third quarter, running the entire two minutes. The spot is part of…
People head to safari parks to get up close and personal with animals usually seen only in photos. But, these tourists got a bit too close to a lion when it climbed right into their safari vehicle. A video released by Taigan Safari Park in Vilnohirsk, Crimea, shows the surprising moment a lion hops into an open-air safari vehicle with…
Nike will air its first “Just Do It” ad narrated by Colin Kaepernick during the NFL season opener on Thursday night, the company confirmed. The spot is part of Nike’s “Dream Crazy” marketing campaign, which rolled out on the company’s social feeds on Wednesday and which will air this week during the U.S. Open tennis tournament, as well as during…
Nike will air its first “Just Do It” ad narrated by Colin Kaepernick during the NFL season opener on Thursday night, the company confirmed. The spot is part of Nike’s “Dream Crazy” marketing campaign, which rolled out on the company’s social feeds on Wednesday and which will air this week during the U.S. Open tennis tournament, as well as during…
Previewing Tennessee River Rescue by warning about growing plastic that we’re dumping into our waterways.
TRENTON, N.J. — Geoffrey Owens, an actor who was a regular on “The Cosby Show,” said he’s thankful for the support he has received since photos of him working at a grocery store showed up on news sites. Owens said Tuesday on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that he did feel some people were trying to job shame him. But he…
Chattanooga, TN (WDEF) – Hamilton County Schools are honoring the 25 schools in the district that earned Level 5, the highest level of student growth, in the recent Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS). The schools will be recognized with an academic growth “championship” banner to celebrate the school’s accomplishment. This spotlight shines on East Ridge Middle School in the Harrison…
Last Updated Aug 30, 2018 6:07 PM EDT The FBI has released a new fitness app for people who want to train to be an agent — or just want to see if they could be, even if they don’t want to join the intelligence agency. “Do you have what it takes?” asks the FBI’s website, where users can download…
A day after the Florida primaries, Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Florida, released his first television ad for his re-election bid to the U.S. Senate. Nelson, who ran unopposed in the Democratic primary, will face Republican Governor Rick Scott in the general election. The ad, titled “Oath,” was released in English and Spanish and is “part of a massive, statewide media buy”…
Democrat Max Rose released his first television campaign ad Wednesday in his campaign against incumbent Republican Rep. Dan Donovan. Donovan’s district in New York encompasses Staten Island and a small part of Brooklyn, and is one of the many Republican-held seats across the country which may potentially flip to Democratic control in November. In the ad, Rose highlights his military…
Former Vice President Joe Biden recorded a campaign ad in support of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo Tuesday, two weeks before the state primary election, as Cuomo faces a challenge from actress Cynthia Nixon. “I’ve known Andrew for over 20 years. I know he’s got skills, guts and experience,” Biden says in the video. The ad features several pictures and…
Here are the top trends and people to watch in politics this week… Arizona and the nation lose a giant Algae is major issue in Florida Senate race Women, veterans and political rookies fight on After McCain’s death, Arizona soon to have two new senators On Saturday afternoon, Arizona — and the country — lost a giant. Sen. John McCain…
This 2017 photo released by the National Indian Foundation (FUNAI) shows a “maloca,” or long house, in Vale do Javari, Amazonas state, Brazil. FUNAI via AP In the sprawling greenery of the Brazilian Amazon, near the border with Peru, a group of people — small in the distance — walk through a clearing. These are isolated tribe members, and little…
The Republican National Committee raised $14.2 million in July — the most it has ever raised in that month in a non-presidential year — bringing its total haul for the cycle to $227.2 million. Despite historic odds and voter enthusiasm favoring Democrats, the RNC is finding record-setting support among its donors, according to numbers shared first with CBS News. The…
When it comes to CHANGING MINDS about mental illness, and ending its stigma, few people are more motivated than actress Glenn Close. She’s been talking to Tracy Smith (This story was originally broadcast on March 18, 2018): Glenn Close’s character in “Fatal Attraction” is one of her most memorable roles — and is considered one of the great villains of…