Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company’s new app Threads had more than 30 million people sign up within the first few hours of its launch. Threads is aiming to capitalize on recent controversial changes to Twitter under Elon Musk. Ann-Marie Alcántara, personal tech reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to discuss the competition between Twitter and ... Read More »
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What’s next in the Trump classified documents case?
Walt Nauta, an aide to Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty on Thursday to federal charges related to the former president’s alleged mishandling of classified documents. Nauta has been accused of helping Trump obstruct the Justice Department’s investigation into records recovered from Mar-a-Lago in 2022. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane reports on what comes next. Source Read More »
New HIV case linked to “vampire facials” at New Mexico spa
A former client tested positive for HIV years after receiving a “vampire facial” at the spa, which has since closed. Health officials are urging other former spa clients to get tested. Source Read More »
U.S. supporting Sweden joining NATO ahead of summit
President Biden will head to Europe for a five-day trip on Sunday, highlighted by the annual NATO summit in Lithuania. The number one item on the agenda: whether or not to expand the group’s membership — after Biden hosted Sweden’s prime minister yesterday. National Security Council spokesman John Kirby joins “America Decides” to discuss the White House’s plan to urge ... Read More »
Arizona secretary of state’s office subpoenaed in special counsel 2020 probe
The subpoena requested documents related to a pair of election-related lawsuits filed in 2020 by the Trump campaign and the former head of Arizona’s Republican party. Source Read More »
Whereabouts of Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin unknown
It is unclear if Yevgeny Prigozhin, whose mercenary Wagner Group attempted to march on Moscow last month, is in Russia or Belarus. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko has given different answers regarding Prigozhin’s whereabouts, most recently telling reporters that Prigozhin was in St. Petersburg. Charlie D’Agata reports from Ukraine on the latest. Source Read More »
2 firefighters killed, 5 hurt while battling New Jersey cargo ship fire
A large fire that erupted Wednesday night on a cargo ship docked at Port Newark in New Jersey left two firefighters dead and five more injured. Elaine Quijano has more. Source Read More »
Meta launches its Threads social media platform, designed to rival Twitter
Tech giant Meta has rolled out the company’s latest social media platform, Threads, which is meant to serve as an alternative to Twitter. It comes as Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Twitter owner Elon Musk have continued to trade barbs. Jonathan Vigliotti has more on what Threads users can expect. Source Read More »
Much of the U.S. roasts under brutal heat wave
Temperatures topped 90 degrees in more than 31 states Thursday, with many areas seeing heat records broken. Scientists say the concerning heat is likely to be a trend for years to come. Manuel Bojorquez has more. Source Read More »
FDA gives full approval to a drug designed to slow Alzheimer’s disease
The Food and Drug Administration on Thursday gave its approval to Leqembi, a drug designed to slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Leqembi is not considered a cure for Alzheimer’s, but will be covered by Medicare. Dr. Jon LaPook has more. Source Read More »