Apple has revealed its new budget-friendly smartphone, the iPhone 16e, starting at $599 and touting new AI features and a stronger battery. Bridget Carey, editor-at-large for CNET, joined CBS News to discuss the new phone. Source
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Plans for a possible mass casualty attack thwarted at Texas high school, law enforcement says
In Houston, law enforcement says they stopped what could have been a mass casualty attack at a high school. Police claim two teenage girls posted their alleged plan on social media. Both are in custody. Source
Details on Apple’s newest iPhone, which features AI tools
CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O’Grady breaks down Apple’s newest basic iPhone that will be available later this month. The 16e has AI tools and is a lower-cost option compared to the iPhone 16. Source
Family members convicted of fatally stabbing woman in “honor killing”
Four men were sentenced to 25 years for the “honor killing” of a woman stabbed to death in broad daylight in front of her three-year-old daughter. Source
Boy missing after second crocodile attack in 2 weeks in Indonesia
“His friend witnessed the crocodile resurface, maul the victim’s body and drag it into the current,” police said. Source
Planned “mass casualty attack” at Houston-area high school thwarted, FBI says
Two teenagers are under arrest for allegedly plotting what the FBI is calling “a mass casualty attack” at a Houston-area high school. Source
Judge in Idaho killings case makes ruling on key evidence
Bryan Kohberger’s lawyers argued law enforcement violated his constitutional rights when they used Investigative Genetic Genealogy to identify possible suspects. Source
Hamas returns 4 Israeli hostages’ bodies, believed to include mom, 2 young kids
Hamas released the bodies of 4 Israeli hostages, including, it’s believed, the youngest captive taken in the Oct. 7, 2023 terrorist attack, Kfir Bibas, and his brother and mother. Source
Hamas returns 4 Israelis’ bodies, believed to include mom and her 2 young kids
Hamas released the bodies of four Israeli hostages, apparently including the youngest captive taken in the Oct. 7, 2023 Hamas attack on Israel. Source
Hegseth wants Pentagon to cut 8% from defense budget for next 5 years
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told the Pentagon to find $50 billion in programs to cut this year, to redirect funds to President Trump’s priorities. Source