Bari Weiss, the editor‑in‑chief at CBS News, has decided it was time for a fresh start. She announced that Nick Bilton, known for his tech writing and documentary work, will take over as the executive producer of “60 Minutes. ” This change follows Tanya Simon’s departure after a decade with the prog
The United States has officially labeled two major Brazilian crime syndicates, the Red Command and First Capital Command, as terrorist groups. This move follows a trend started by former President Trump in 2025 that aimed to give law‑enforcement agencies more power against violent organizations worl
In a recent interview on CNN, Senator Cory Booker highlighted an immigration facility in Newark. He said most people there are not criminals; their only “crime” is being in the country without proper paperwork. Booker explained that many of those detained are already working to obtain green cards
A federal jury in Spokane declared three local activists guilty of conspiracy after a heated confrontation with U. S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents last summer. The case stemmed from an attempt by ICE to move a group of detainees to a Tacoma center. Local residents gathered outside the
The battle against smoking in the United States has seen huge gains, with high‑school cigarette use dropping from nearly 30% a quarter century ago to just 1. 7% today. Yet this progress is now under attack from a new product: flavored e‑cigarettes. About eight percent of teens vape regularly, and mo
The quiz this week asked readers about a mix of politics, entertainment and local news. It began with a question on former First Lady Jill Biden’s worries about President Joe Biden during an important public appearance. Another prompt brought up actor Russell Crowe, who had a heated exchange outside
The U. S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has asked a judge to undo the $5 million fine it slapped on Gemini, the cryptocurrency exchange run by Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss. The twins are well‑known donors to Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign, and the fine was originally imposed last year du
Every time a leader visits the Vatican, people wonder what to bring. Pope Leo XIV, who took office last year, has become the latest recipient of a wide range of presents. Some gifts are extravagant and symbolic; others come from hometown pride or personal hobbies. In Chicago, the mayor and a city d
Australia’s defence chief said China’s limited participation in the Shangri‑La Dialogue was a lost opportunity for strategic dialogue. He argued that many countries need clear reassurance from Beijing about its intentions. The event is the biggest defence gathering in Asia, and leaders expect to sha
Colorado lawmakers pushed through a new education funding bill that raises the state’s total money for K‑12 schools by about $180 million. The plan adds $449 to each student’s budget, bringing the average to roughly $12, 325 for the 2026‑27 school year. Most districts will keep or grow their funding
