Senators grill tech CEOs during online child safety hearing
The chief executive officers of tech companies dominating the U.S. market are appearing Wednesday in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee as parents and families of online child exploitation victims listen to their testimony. The hearing is part of an effort to pass legislation after years of inaction by Congress in regulating social media companies. […]
“Legging legs” blocked from TikTok. The harmful body trend, explained.
TikTok users can’t search the attention-garnering term “legging legs” on the app. Here’s what some experts on eating disorders and recovery say about it.
California expects major storms and flooding
The California Bay Area is expecting widespread flooding, downed trees and possible power outages by Wednesday afternoon and evening as the first of two atmospheric river-fueled storms sweeps through the state. CBS News Bay Area reporter Shawn Chitnis reports on the weather developments in the West.
Best ergonomic chairs for your home office in 2024: Branch, Steelcase, Herman Miller and more
Improve your workday (and your posture) with the best ergonomic office chairs in 2024.
New Mexico officers won’t face charges in fatal shooting at wrong address
The New Mexico Department of Justice said it won’t press charges against the officers involved in the April shooting death of Robert Dotson, who was killed in the doorway of his house in Farmington.
New owners to save two Midtown buildings from demolition, redevelop properties
ST. LOUIS – New owners step up to give new life to two historic buildings in St. Louis’ Midtown neighborhood. The Kranzberg Arts Foundation plans to acquire two buildings in the 3200 block of Olive Street. The foundation is planning to save both buildings from demolition and redevelop them to promote local arts within St. […]
Aircraft laser strike reports soar to record high in 2023, FAA says
Laser incidents have soared since 2020 — more than doubling in three years, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Mark Zuckerberg apologizes to parents of victims of online exploitation
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg directly addressed families after prodding from Senator Josh Hawley.
Federal Reserve holds interest rate steady. Here’s what that means.
The Federal Reserve marked its first rate decision of 2024 by keeping its benchmark interest rate unchanged.
FBI Director Wray says China targeting U.S. civilian infrastructure, economic security
FBI Director Christopher Wray painted a stark picture Wednesday during a congressional hearing on Chinese hackers, saying China is targeting critical infrastructure across the U.S. and that not enough attention is being paid to it. Wray also announced that an FBI operation had disrupted hundreds of U.S.-based routers hijacked by a state-sponsored Chinese hacker group […]
