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Author Michael Lewis on the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried

Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried delivered opening statements in his criminal trial Wednesday. Prosecutors have accused the former FTX CEO of misusing billions of dollars in customer funds. Author Michael Lewis joins CBS News to discuss his new book, “Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon,” which takes an in-depth look at the rise and fall of Bankman-Fried. Source

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Steve Scalise, Jim Jordan to run for House speaker

Following the historic vote to remove House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, Reps. Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan announced bids to replace him. Scalise is the House majority leader, while Jordan chairs the powerful House Judiciary Committee. Scott MacFarlane has more. Source

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75,000 Kaiser Permanente health care workers go on strike

About 75,000 union health care workers with Kaiser Permanente began a three-day strike Tuesday across five states. The union is calling for better working conditions and a $25 minimum wage. Kaiser said it its hospitals and medical centers will remain open during the strike, but it may need to reschedule non-urgent appointments or procedures. Jo Ling Kent has more. Source

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