Storm damage cleanup in Valley Park
VALLEY PARK, Mo. – Cleanup efforts continued in Valley Park after Sunday’s hailstorm. Residents were out cleaning up broken tree limbs, broken windows, and shattered windshields. Video from the storm showed a river of flood water gushing down the street and hailstones covering the ground like a blanket of snow. Neighbors said seconds later, the […]
North St. Louis restauranteur continues tradition of giving away free meals to first responders
ST. LOUIS – It’s become a Memorial Day tradition for one north St. Louis City businesswoman. Deb Creswell honors the fallen and first responders and gives back to her community by giving away free meals. It’s been a steady stream of cars and people stopping by at Tripe City on Monday. Creswell said she’ll likely […]
Elon Musk’s xAI says it raised $6 billion to develop AI
A group of investors will put up $6 billion to fund development of artificial intelligence by Elon Musk’s xAI.
Spirit Airlines passengers told to put on life vests: “Nerve racking”
Passengers on a Spirit Airlines flight from Jamaica to Florida were told to prepare for a water emergency Saturday after a possible mechanical issue.
What to know about U.S. lifeguard shortages
Lifeguard shortages in some U.S. states, such as New York and Michigan, are forcing officials to close or limit open hours at beaches and pools. Wyatt Werneth, a national spokesman for the American Lifeguard Association, joins CBS News to share details on the shortage.
Retired lieutenant general discusses Memorial Day, honoring fallen troops
Americans are honoring fallen troops this Memorial Day as the U.S. continues to advocate for democracy in different parts of the world. Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré joins CBS News to discuss the impact of America’s service members for the national holiday.
Many think U.S. is in a recession despite strong economic data
More than half of Americans believe the U.S. is in a recession, according to a Harris poll conducted for the Guardian. CBS News contributor Javier E. David discusses the data, which shows the economy is strong despite people’s sentiment.
Tesla shareholders urged to reject Elon Musk’s $56 billion package
Prominent proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis aired concerns about the “excessive size” of Musk’s pay deal.
Illinois Senate passes budget that includes increases in spending
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (NEXSTAR) — The Illinois Senate passed the budget for the next fiscal year. The budget is built on 53 billion dollars in spending, a 1.6 percent increase over last fiscal year. It continues a trend of increased spending since Governor J.B. Pritzker took office. Lead budgeteer for the Senate Democrats, Elgie Sims, said […]
Biden delivers Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery
President Biden laid a wreath Monday at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at the Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia before honoring fallen troops during his annual Memorial Day address. CBS News’ Skyler Henry reports.
