Laser incidents have soared since 2020 — more than doubling in three years, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. Source
Author Archives: Stonecom Interactive
The 5 best wireless earbuds for 2024
We’ve done the testing and rounded up the very best wireless earbuds that you can use with your mobile device or computer. Source
FBI Director Wray says China targeting U.S. civilian infrastructure, economic security
FBI Director Christopher Wray painted a stark picture Wednesday during a congressional hearing on Chinese hackers, saying China is targeting critical infrastructure across the U.S. and that not enough attention is being paid to it. Wray also announced that an FBI operation had disrupted hundreds of U.S.-based routers hijacked by a state-sponsored Chinese hacker group known as “Volt Typhoon.” Source
Texas and federal government still clashing over border issues
The state of Texas and the federal government continue clashing as the Texas National Guard installs more razor wire along the southern border despite a Supreme Court decision that allows federal officials to tear it down. Alison LaCroix, a constitutional law professor at the University of Chicago, joined CBS News to discuss the situation. Source
The economic costs of war in the Middle East
As the war between Israel and Hamas nears the four-month mark, the International Monetary Fund has released its regional economic outlook for the Middle East and North Africa, warning of severe economic impacts if the war spreads throughout the region. James Swanston, an economist specializing in the Middle East and North Africa for capital economics, joined CBS News to break down the report. Source
Federal Reserve to announce decision on interest rates
The Federal Reserve is holding its first rate meeting of the year Wednesday, with interest rates expected to be left unchanged. Jeanna Smialek, Federal Reserve and economy reporter for The New York Times, joined CBS News with more insight on the Fed’s decision-making process. Source
Dozens arrested as French farmers’ protests snarl Paris traffic
79 people were arrested as French farmers, 2 weeks into massive protests over taxes and agricultural policy, tried to enter a wholesale food market near Paris. Source
Discussing racial disparities in diagnosing uterine fibroids
According to the National Institute of Health, Black women are 80 percent more likely to develop uterine fibroids by the age of 50 than white women. Source
Watch Live: Zuckerberg, other tech execs testify about child safety practices
Social media CEOs from Discord, Meta, Snap, TikTok and X are testifying at a hearing looking at child sexual exploitation online. Source
White House considering strategic bombing campaign in response to drone attack
President Biden says he has a plan to respond to the drone attack in Jordan that killed three Americans. Administration officials say it will likely involve multiple targets and actions over multiple days, all part of an effort to retaliate without escalating the conflict. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has more. Source