Earlier this month, SAG-AFTRA members voted overwhelmingly to authorize a potential strike in the event a deal isn’t reached with the major studios. Source
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France engulfed by looting, violence in fourth night of riots
French President Emmanuel Macron has called in 45,000 officers in an effort to quell the violence following the fatal police shooting of 17-year-old Nahel. Source
Violent protests continue in wake of French teen’s fatal shooting by police
Hundreds of protesters squared off with riot police in France amid escalating violence after a police officer fatally shot a 17-year-old delivery driver in Paris. Elaine Cobbe has the latest. Source
Assault trial for actor Jonathan Majors to begin in August
Five weeks before actor Jonathan Majors is set to face trial in New York for misdemeanor assault charges, a new report in Rolling Stone magazine alleges Majors had a pattern of physical and emotional abuse over a roughly 10-year period. Majors has repeatedly denied abuse allegations. Christopher Brown, entertainment law professor at Boston College Law School, joined CBS News to discuss the case. Source
6/30: CBS News Weekender
Catherine Herridge reports on the Supreme Court’s decision on student loans and how it will impact those with debt, what’s happening at airports as millions travel for the holiday weekend, and the summer movies to watch including a new “Indiana Jones” film starring 80-year-old Harrison Ford. Source
Are airlines ready for holiday travel surge after week of delays?
Airlines across the U.S. have dealt with major delays throughout the week, but that’s not stopping people from traveling for the Fourth of July. AAA is expecting over 4 million Americans to fly this weekend. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on how airlines are preparing for the surge. Source
Supreme Court rules on student loan forgiveness, wedding website dispute
The conservative Supreme Court majority on Friday struck down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan while also ruling on a case involving LGBTQ rights, religious freedom and free speech. CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett reports. Then CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson examines how the president could try to move forward with loan forgiveness. Source
Fifth “Indiana Jones” movie whips its way into theaters
Everyone’s favorite archaeologist, Indiana Jones, is returning to the big screen after 15 years. The fifth film in the iconic franchise is only one of several highly-anticipated movies being released this summer. Erik Davis, managing editor at Fandango, joins CBS News to discuss the blockbusters coming soon to theaters. Source
How to prepare for student loan payments to resume
The Supreme Court on Friday struck down the Biden administration’s student loan relief program. Monique White, financial expert and head of community at Self Financial, joins CBS News to share tips on navigating finances after the student loan decision. Source
Retiree becomes street musician to raise money for Alzheimer’s research
After Larry Kingsley’s wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease, all he wanted to do was make a difference. So he became a street performer. Steve Hartman has his story in “On the Road.” Source