Syrian rebels celebrated the fall of President Bashar al-Assad following a swift offensive through the country. Imtiaz Tyab has more on what comes next. Source
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“CBS Weekend News” headlines for Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024
Here’s a look at the top stories making headlines on the “CBS Weekend News” with Jericka Duncan. Source
Biden responds to fall of Assad regime
President Biden expressed cautious optimism over the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, but also noted the situation presents a “moment of considerable risk.” Charlie D’Agata has more on the U.S. response. Source
60 Minutes reports on elephants in Thailand
In tonight’s expanded edition of 60 Minutes, Sharyn Alfonsi reports from Thailand, where scientists are studying elephants in the hopes of stopping human-elephant conflict. Source
How classroom AI Khanmigo can help students in emotional distress
Anderson Cooper spoke to students and a superintendent about how Khan Academy’s AI Khanmigo “flags” concerning student activity on the platform, which can lead to an intervention by a mental health counselor. Source
Who were the 2024 election’s “crypto voters”?
A leading cryptocurrency executive told 60 Minutes crypto’s success was not just because of the enormous amount of money the industry spent on ads. It was also because people they described as “crypto voters” turned out to cast their ballots. Source
Human-elephant conflict is on the rise in Thailand
A group of U.S. and Thai scientists is developing groundbreaking solutions to try and stem the growing human-elephant conflict in Thailand. Source
Farmers and villagers facing growing elephant conflict in Thailand
Decades of deforestation and overdevelopment in Thailand have led to human-elephant conflict, sometimes with deadly consequences. Now, scientists may have a solution after studying elephant behavior. Source
Sal Khan wants an AI tutor for every student
Anderson Cooper headed back to school with Sal Khan, the founder of Khan Academy, and creator of the AI tutor Khanmigo. The tool is helping students and teachers alike, and evaluating Cooper’s middle school essay. Source
AI-powered tutor tested as a way to help educators and students
Khanmigo, an AI-powered online tutor, could change the way teachers work and students learn. Created by Khan Academy, the new technology is being piloted in 266 school districts. Source