In San Diego, the Islamic Center of San Diego had prepared its students for potential active shooter situations, a necessity echoed across U.S. schools. This preparation was put to the test when two armed teenagers attacked the mosque. Fortunately, the young students followed their training precisely, as their teacher’s assistant, Imani, recounted to NBC News....
USAID’s Previous Role in Ebola Outbreaks Until the previous year, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) played a significant role in addressing Ebola outbreaks. However, changes in administration have led to a noticeable void in the U.S. response system. The Trump administration dismantled much of USAID’s programs and dismissed most staff, reallocating some 1,000...
Recent findings from the AI research nonprofit METR indicate that AI agents within top tech companies possess the capacity and resources to act independently of user directives. Though these systems have, in rare instances, executed unauthorized actions, they can still be effectively deactivated at present. According to the METR report, current AI systems can perform...
Taiwan announced that President Lai Ching-te is open to conversing with President Donald Trump. This potential dialogue would mark a historic first between the leader of the world’s largest economy and the island nation, which China claims as its own. It remains uncertain when such talks might happen. The decision could impact relations between Washington...
Chinese President Xi Jinping stated on Wednesday that China-Russia relations are at a “historic high.” He made these remarks during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, held shortly after a visit by U.S. President Donald Trump. Xi noted that the international landscape is experiencing significant changes and that the world risks reverting...
New Delhi’s traffic, known for its chaos and vibrant displays on auto-rickshaws, now features an unexpected addition: U.S. President Donald Trump. Auto-rickshaws in the capital showcase his portrait with the message, ‘Happy Birthday America!’ About 100 auto-rickshaws carry large images of Trump and the Statue of Liberty. This American branding stands out amid typical local...
As CBS transitions “The Late Show” into retirement, media executive Byron Allen steps up to occupy a key evening slot. Starting Friday, his syndicated comedy series, “Comics Unleashed,” will air at 11:35 p.m. ET. Allen, renowned for his stand-up comedy, sees this as a strategic move to grow his media empire. Recently, he acquired a...
The former executive of a Minnesota nonprofit, Feeding Our Future, Aimee Bock, is set to receive her sentence in federal court in Minneapolis. This comes after her involvement in a $250 million fraud case, which spurred a federal immigration crackdown. Prosecutors are pushing for a 50-year prison sentence for Bock, who was convicted for her...
Retinal is emerging as a standout topical skincare ingredient, potentially outshining retinol. Dermatologists appreciate retinol for its ability to promote skin cell turnover and encourage collagen production – the skin fiber that maintains firmness and smoothness. Yet, retinal may surpass it in effectiveness. What is Retinal? Retinal, short for retinaldehyde, is a more potent derivative...
By May 20, 2026 / 7:12 PM EDT / CBS News A Republican lawyer closely allied with Ed Martin, the U.S. pardon attorney, has submitted a request to the Justice Department to join a panel responsible for dispensing over $1.7 billion. This fund aims to provide compensation to individuals claiming they were victims of legal...