BuzzFeed’s CEO announced on Thursday the company is shutting down its news site and shifting its focus to its subsidiary HuffPost. Sharin Ghaffary, a senior correspondent covering technology for Vox.com, joined CBS News to discuss the layoffs in the tech industry. Source Read More »
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Relief options for parent PLUS holders struggling to make payments
Initially intended for the well-off, the federal loans have become a last resort for many lower-income families. Source Read More »
What’s in the House GOP bill to lift the debt ceiling and cut spending?
Called the “Limit, Save, Grow Act,” the 320-page proposal would lift the debt limit by $1.5 trillion or until the end of March 2024. Source Read More »
Netflix reveals new timeline for password-sharing crackdown
The streaming company has been trying to squeeze more revenue out of its subscribers amid increasing competition. Read More »
Should you open Apple’s new savings account?
Apple just launched a new high-yield savings account. Here’s how you can compare it to other high-yield accounts today. Source Read More »
Oklahoma struck by deadly tornadoes
Search and rescue efforts are underway in Oklahoma after tornadoes tore through the state Wednesday. Storme Jones, a reporter from CBS News affiliate KWTV in Oklahoma, joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss the damage and how residents are coping. Source Read More »
New search underway for World War II shipwreck that poses pollution threat
Scientists are continuing to search for the steam freighter SS Norlindo, which sunk in 1942 and may have thousands of barrels of fuel on board. Source Read More »
Cooking with cannabis: Chef takes private dining experience to new highs
The recent legalization of recreational cannabis use in several states has opened the door for weed-infused private dining experiences. Chef Miguel Trinidad joined CBS News to talk about his New York City eatery where marijuana is on the menu. Source Read More »
More than one-third of Americans live in places with unhealthy pollution levels
A new report from the American Lung Association revealed 119.6 million Americans live in places with failing grades for unhealthy levels of pollution. American Lung Association national senior director of policy Katherine Pruitt joined CBS News’ Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the report, who is affected the most, and what states can do to cut down on emissions. ... Read More »
Florida Board of Education expands “Don’t Say Gay” bill
Florida’s Board of Education voted to expand a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity to include all grades. Miami Herald state government reporter Ana Ceballos joined CBS News’ Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the bill, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ battle with Disney and his potential 2024 presidential bid. Source Read More »