When ancient Egyptians built King Menkaure’s pyramid more than 4,000 years ago, they did it a little differently. Now archaeologists want to put it back together. Source
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U.K. considers recognizing Palestinian state to advance 2-state solution
Foreign Secretary David Cameron says the U.K. could unilaterally recognize a Palestinian state to show “irreversible progress to a two-state solution.” Source
IRS to offer free electronic tax filing program to some Americans
The IRS has begun accepting tax returns for the 2024 tax season. Starting in March, the agency will offer a free program in 12 states that will let eligible taxpayers directly file with them electronically. Commissioner of the IRS Danny Werfel joined CBS News to discuss the program. Source
6 things to know before investing in 1-ounce gold bars in 2024
Adding 1-ounce gold bars to your portfolio can be smart, but make sure you know what you’re getting into first. Source
Europe has a new highest recorded temperature at nearly 120°F in Sicily
Previously, the record temperature for the continent was 118.4°F, recorded in Athens and Elefsina, Greece, on July 10, 1977. Source
House committee meeting over Mayorkas impeachment while Trump tries to sink border deal
Members of the House Homeland Security Committee are meeting today to discuss articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas with Democrats calling it a waste of time. Meanwhile, a possible bipartisan border security deal is facing an uphill battle as former President Donald Trump advocates against a deal. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane and CBS News political contributor Sean Sullivan have more. Source
See NASA’s newly-captured “treasure trove” of 19 spiral galaxies
The new images captured by the James Webb Space Telescope are “mind-blowing even for researchers who have studied these same galaxies for decades,” one scientist said. Source
Victoria Monét on her road to the Grammys
Victoria Monét is up for seven Grammy Awards, including Best New Artist, and she is also the writer behind some of the biggest songs of the past decade. As part of our “Road to the Grammys” series, she sits down with Gayle King to talk about her musical journey. Source
How will AI affect CEO jobs?
Artificial intelligence is shaking up the boardroom, according to new reporting from Axios, with CEO’s under pressure to implement AI at their companies. Ryan Heath, a global tech correspondent for Axios, joined CBS News to discuss the trend. Source
Tennessee Titans Announce Verizon as Exclusive Wireless Telecommunications Provider and First Cornerstone Partner in New Nissan Stadium
Verizon will provide state-of-the-art technology and wireless solutions, keeping fans connected in the new building, which is scheduled to open in 2027. Source