The two men involved, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, told their stories in the 2019 HBO documentary, “Leaving Neverland.” Source
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Mega Millions estimated jackpot nears $1 billion, at $910 million
There have been no Mega Millions jackpot winners since April 18. Source
7/25: Prime Time with John Dickerson
John Dickerson reports on artificial intelligence in politics, a UFO hearing on Capitol Hill, and Saudi Arabia’s offer for Kylian Mbappé. Source
Tottenham owner Joe Lewis charged by feds with insider trading
The billionaire is accused of giving confidential stock tips to friends, employees and private pilots. Source
Winning numbers drawn for estimated $820 million Mega Millions jackpot
There have been no Mega Millions jackpot winners since April 18. Source
How AI and deepfakes are changing politics
Artificial intelligence has entered politics, with candidates sharing artificial intelligence-generated images and audio of opponents. Some videos have depicted fabricated futures, and other deepfakes have played words that have never been spoken. Danielle Citron, a professor at the University of Virginia School of Law, joined CBS News to discuss how AI is changing the political landscape. Source
How Saudi investments are impacting the world of sports
After getting rejected by Lionel Messi, Saudi Arabia has made an offer to another soccer superstar that may be too good to refuse. The Saudi club Al Hilal has proposed a world-record $332 million transfer fee to bring Kylian Mbappé from the French club Paris Saint-Germain. Michael Goldberg, senior vice president of sports finance for global credit rating firm DBRS Morningstar, discussed the business of soccer and how Saudi investments are reshaping the landscape. Source
UPS, drivers reach tentative deal
Drivers represented by the Teamsters union and UPS have reached a tentative deal on a new contract, averting a possible strike. Source
Whistleblower to testify at UFO hearing on Capitol Hill
A whistleblower is expected to tell Congress Wednesday that the Pentagon is hiding what it knows about “non-human intelligence.” A House subcommittee will hold a hearing regarding “unidentified anomalous phenomena” — also known as UFOs. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins with a preview of what to expect at the hearing. Source
Why Israel’s judicial overhaul is causing such upheaval
The reaction to Israel’s judicial overhaul has for months been loud, and at times chaotic, but that did not stop the country’s right-wing government from approving the first phase of the plan Monday. The law limits the ability of Israel’s Supreme Court to overturn government decisions, and public response has only intensified since Monday’s vote. Steven Zipperstein, a professor in Jewish culture and history at Stanford University, joined CBS News to unpack the significance of the protests, and how they are affecting relations with the West. Source