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Bye-bye birdie: Twitter jettisons bird logo, replaces it with “X”
Elon Musk says the rebranding will see Twitter evolving into into payments, banking and commerce, to go along with messaging. Source
Viral sexual assault video prompts police to act more than 2 months later
The video helped shine a spotlight on ethnic violence in a northeastern state in India and finally prompted Prime Minister Modi to take public note. Source
U.N. talking with North Korea about fate of Travis King
The American soldier ran into the North last week across the Koreas’ heavily armed border. Pyongyang hasn’t said anything publicly about King. Source
Tensions at fever pitch in Israel over proposed judicial overhaul
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu got out of the hospital in time for the expected vote by lawmakers on the historic plan by his ultra-conservative government. Source
7/23: CBS Weekend News
As record heat continues, Phoenix sees 24th day of triple-digit temperatures; Photographer’s work will be free to download as he battles pancreatic cancer Source
Indonesian ferry capsizes, leaving at least 15 people dead
The wooden boat was carrying 40 people but was designed for just 20. Source
7/23/2023: Litigation Funding; The HistoryMakers; The Unlikely Adventures of David Grann
The growing industry of litigation funding. Then, Archiving untold stories of Black history. And, David Grann: The 60 Minutes Interview. Source
“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Saturday, July 23, 2023
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News with Jericka Duncan.” Source
Gallaudet holds graduation for 24 Black deaf students and teachers who were denied diplomas
Gallaudet University held a graduation ceremony over the weekend 70 years later for 24 Black deaf students and their teachers who were denied diplomas due to segregation. Source