Meta said it was lifting restrictions placed on the Facebook and Instagram accounts of former President Donald Trump 17 months ago, ahead of the Republican National Convention. Source
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3 tips to spot misinformation online
It’s more important than ever to scrutinize what you see online. These three tips from CBS News Confirmed will help you know what to trust. Source
New York City’s Sob Parlour provides space to cry in peace — for a price
You might’ve heard of rage rooms — places to smash things to relieve some stress — but how about a place to go cry in comfort? Source
James Webb Space Telescope captures galaxies merging
The image released Friday depicts two merging galaxies, nicknamed “the Penguin and the Egg,” that are about 100,000 light years apart, a surprisingly close distance in astronomical terms. Source
Map shows states where COVID levels are “high” or “very high” this summer
Nationwide, the CDC says the COVID virus level in wastewater is now “high” for the first time since last winter. Source
Study finds possible lupus cause, way to reverse disease
A new study suggests researchers have found a cause for lupus and a possible way to reverse the chronic autoimmune disease that affects more than 1.5 million Americans. Until now, its cause has largely been unknown and existing treatments have been seen as unreliable. Dr. Jaehyuk Choi, associate professor of dermatology and biochemistry at Northwestern Medicine, joined CBS News to discuss the findings. Source
FAA investigating SpaceX rocket’s catastrophic failure
SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket suffered a catastrophic engine failure as it launched a batch of Starlink satellites into orbit Thursday night, the first time in nearly a decade the rocket has failed. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more on that and the latest images from the James Webb Space Telescope. Source
Alec Baldwin trial temporarily put on hold over evidence dispute
A judge put Alec Baldwin’s involuntary manslaughter trial temporarily on hold over claims from the actor’s lawyers that the state withheld evidence that appeared in Thursday’s testimony from a crime scene technician. Baldwin’s team says the case should be dismissed because of that. Baldwin is charged in the 2021 shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the Western film set “Rust.” Entertainment attorney Tre Lovell joined CBS News to discuss the trial. Source
3 ways to get the best student loan for fall 2024
Do you need a student loan this fall? Here are three ways to get the best deal. Source
Judge dismisses Giuliani bankruptcy case, clearing way for creditors
Giuliani himself asked for the dismissal, after months of missing court deadlines in his bankruptcy case. Source