It’s been one year since Elon Musk took over Twitter, which he later renamed X. In that time, the company has seen massive layoffs and a rise in disinformation shared on the site. Aisha Counts, tech reporter for Bloomberg News, joined CBS News to talk about Musk’s time leading the company. Source
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WATCH: Maine officials give update on manhunt for suspect in mass shootings
Authorities in Maine took questions from reporters Friday as they continue to search for Robert Card, the 40-year-old man suspected of killing 18 people in shootings across multiple locations Wednesday night. Following the news conference, CBS News’ Jericka Duncan and Elaine Quijano reported on what’s known so far about the situation. Source
Body of missing 5-year-old Milwaukee boy found in dumpster
Prince McCree’s cause of death was being investigated and police said his death was being treated as a homicide. Source
Maine hospital’s trauma chief: “Sobering” to see destructive ability of rounds used in shooting
Dr. Richard King, chief of trauma at Central Maine Medical Center, describes on “CBS Mornings” the “devastating injuries” he has seen in victims of the Maine mass shootings. Source
Israel faces pressure to bring home hostages as plans continue for ground invasion
Israeli forces conducted a ground raid into Gaza for the second consecutive night, the country’s military said Friday. The raid comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting pressure from the families of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta reports from Jerusalem. Source
Many Israeli dual citizens decide to stay amid war: “The only place we belong”
Many U.S.-Israeli dual citizens are committed to staying in the country, while in Gaza U.S. citizens have not had the option to leave. Source
Maine shooting suspect may have been targeting ex-girlfriend, officials say
Investigators are looking into whether Maine shooting suspect Robert Card was targeting a specific person, believed to be a current or former girlfriend, two U.S. officials and a former high-ranking official told CBS News. Card is suspected of killing 18 people and injuring 13 in shootings at multiple Lewiston, Maine, locations Wednesday night. Police are still searching for Card. CBS News Jericka Duncan and Jeff Pegues have more. Source
The JAY-Z interview: Part 2
Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter gives “CBS Mornings” co-host Gayle King an exclusive tour of the “Book of HOV” exhibit at Brooklyn Public Library. He reflects on his vulnerability through music and shares what it was like watching his daughter Blue Ivy perform on stage with her mom, Beyoncé, during the Renaissance World Tour. Source
“Hero” bar manager died trying to stop mass shooter with knife, dad says
“He picked up a butcher knife and went after the gunman to try and stop from killing other people,” Joseph Walker’s father said, “and that’s when he shot my son to death.” Source
X, formerly known as Twitter, suspends Minnesota Rep. Dean Phillips’ account ahead of planned 2024 presidential filing
Phillips’ campaign accounts on Facebook and Instagram remain active, and it’s not immediately clear what X rules the account may have allegedly violated. Source