In September, Lamb Weston closed its Connell plant, citing a decrease in fast food sales spurred by inflation. Source
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
Trump administration looks to deputize IRS agents for immigration enforcement
The Trump administration is asking the Treasury Department to deputize some of its law enforcement agents to help carry out the president’s mass deportation plans. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more. Source
Measles, polio outbreaks could reemerge as vaccination rates fall
The vaccination rate for Florida kindergartners has fallen to 88.1%, the lowest in decades. Source
Trump issues ultimatum to Hamas on hostage release
President Trump said he would give Hamas until noon Saturday to release all Israeli hostages. Source
What are the ramifications of Trump’s Gaza plan?
President Trump has said the U.S. is committed to buying and owning the Gaza Strip, despite the Palestinian Authority saying the land is not for sale. Matthew Kroenig, an expert with the Atlantic Council, joins CBS News to assess Trump’s plans for the future of the Palestinian territory. Source
Why astronaut Suni Williams is inspired by “Ted Lasso”
When we think about television shows and space, the space exploration is usually the topic of the show. So, it was striking recently to see a TV show that has nothing to do with space exploration referenced with a single word on astronaut Suni Williams’ space suit. Source
Falling vaccination rates among children have doctors worried
Vaccination rates are declining, jeopardizing the country’s herd immunity from widespread outbreaks. Manny Bojorquez takes an in-depth look at the impact. Source
Author warns of artificial intelligence without guardrails in new book
This week marks 29 years since an epic man versus machine battle. It’s when IBM’s supercomputer, Deep Blue, beat Garry Kasparov, the world’s best chess player, in 37 moves. Kasparov eventually prevailed in the six match series, but the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence raises questions about the possible battle royale to come. Christopher DiCarlo, author of a new book “Building a God,” warns about the consequences of living without technological guardrails. Source
DOJ tells prosecutors to drop case against NYC Mayor Eric Adams
In September, Adams was indicted on five counts including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. He pleaded not guilty to all charges. Source
Breaking down the judicial branch’s role in curbing executive power
Presidents and the judicial branch have tangled before, but what is new, is the gusto with which President Trump and his team have asserted the scope of executive power. Jessica Levinson breaks it all down. Source