“The office of Speaker of the House of the United House of Representatives is hereby declared vacant,” said Rep. Steve Womack, who was presiding over the chamber. Source
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Google wants to make your email inbox “less spammy.” Here’s how.
Search giant is taking action to deter bulk senders of email messages, including fraudsters. Source
Woman who planned robbery of slain college student convicted of murder
Krystal Diane Pinkins helped plan the robbery that left 22-year-old Adam Simjee dead. Source
Does Medicare supplemental insurance cover long term care?
Medicare supplemental insurance can help cover many items, but what about the long-term care seniors will need? Source
Who is Laphonza Butler, the newest senator from California?
Laphonza Butler, who had been the head of EMILYs List, was picked by Gov. Gavin Newsom and sworn in Tuesday to fill the seat of Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Source
Largest health care strike in U.S. history possible
75,000 health care workers across several states are prepared to walk off the job starting Wednesday in a strike that would have severe implications for Kaiser Permanente hospitals and facilities. Workers are asking for increased staffing, pay increases and more protections for company employees. Tina Reed, a senior health care reporter at Axios, joined CBS News to discuss the possible work stoppage. Source
Paris suffering severe bedbug outbreak
The City of Love has turned into the city of bedbugs. Paris is enduring a bedbug infestation just 10 months before it’s set to host the 2024 Olympics. CBS News’ Ian Lee has more on what Paris officials are doing to try to get the pests under control. Source
Meta proposes charging $13 a month for ad-free Instagram in Europe
Meta said it may offer a paid-subscription service to comply with European Union privacy rules restricting personalized ads. Source
1-ounce gold bars: Everything to know about the shiny investment
Right now, 1-ounce gold bars are in high demand — and there are a few good reasons why. Source
As Sam Bankman-Fried trial begins, here’s what to expect
Jury selection is underway for the highly anticipated trial of former crypto executive Sam Bankman-Fried, who rose to the top of the cryptocurrency world before his company, FTX, collapsed. He’s now accused of defrauding investors and consumers out of billions of dollars. He has pleaded not guilty. CBS News correspondent Elaine Quijano has more. Source