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The 5 best desktop computers for 2024
Our in-house consumer tech experts have compiled this roundup of the best desktop PCs currently available to Windows and MacOS users. Source
Cooking with Lynja TikTok chef Lynn Yamada Davis dies at age 67
Lynn Yamada Davis had close to 30 million followers across various platforms, where she posted over-the-top videos of her cooking. Source
Mortgage applications are rising. Here’s why you should act now.
Waiting to buy a home could result in a lower interest rate, but that alone may not be worth it for some buyers. Source
State Department spokesman on Houthi strikes: Nobody wants to see any escalation
Several nations, including Russia and Iran, are condemning the U.S.-led joint airstrikes against Houthi rebels in Yemen. The U.S. and NATO are defending the move, saying the strikes were aimed at protecting commercial shipping vessels traveling through the Red Sea. State Department spokesman Vedant Patel joined CBS News to discuss the strikes. Source
AI takes center stage at CES 2024
The annual CES consumer tech convention is wrapping up its week-long stay in Las Vegas on Friday. The event featured some of the industry’s latest advances across virtual reality, robots, and the growing realm of artificial intelligence. Nick Wolny, senior editor at CNET, joined CBS News with a recap of the week. Source
Texas blocking federal agents from processing migrants in border town park
Texas National Guard troops deployed by Gov. Greg Abbott are blocking U.S. Border Patrol agents from processing migrants in a public area of Eagle Pass, just a mile away from the U.S.-Mexico border. The federal government previously used the space to hold migrants in a staging area before further processing. CBS News immigration reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more. Source
Purina refutes “online rumors,” says pet food safe for dogs and cats
Purina is responding to unsubstantiated accounts on social media alleging its Pro Plan food had sickened dozens of pets. Source
Bitcoin exchange-traded funds win SEC approval: Here’s what that means
Bitcoin fund trading is underway for the second day following the SEC’s approval of the first U.S.-listed exchange-traded funds tied to the cryptocurrency. The move offers investors exposure to the world’s largest cryptocurrency without directly holding it. Eric Balchunas, senior ETF analyst at Bloomberg, joined CBS News to discuss what this all means. Source
CDC reports single-week decrease in flu activity — but “upsurge” may loom
The CDC noted a recent dip in influenza activity, but experts say more increases are expected, meaning it’s not time to back down from precautions like the flu shot. Source