Extreme wealth has always played a role in democracies. Money has always talked, especially in the US. Years ago, Lawrence Lessig, the great legal scholar, calculated that most of the campaign funding for members of Congress and aspiring politicians came from one-twentieth of the richest 1% of Americans – about 150,000 people. This is about…
Iconic rollercoaster Kingda Ka imploded at Six Flags – CBS News Watch CBS News It’s the end of an era for thrill seekers as an iconic roller coaster in the world is imploded at Six Flags Great Adventure in New Jersey. Kingda Ka was once the tallest and fastest roller coaster in the world. Here’s…
A woman in her 70s is dead one day after she and another woman were hit by a vehicle while crossing a Mississauga street, police say. The collision happened around 6:15 p.m. Friday at the intersection of Lakeshore Road W. and Walden Circle, police said in a post on X. The driver stayed on scene…
City officials will kick off an initiative next week focused on making the region a healthier place to live. Earlier this year, Lodi was chosen as an area in which a Blue Zones team will assess the strengths, needs and challenges its residents face as part of the Blue Zones Ignite pilot. Blue Zones, which…
Quick Links How to Split Screen on a Samsung Phone Save App Pairs for Easy Access Samsung’s multi-window feature lets you multitask with a split screen, open apps in a floating window, and save frequently used split-screen apps as app pairs for quick access—removing the need to switch between apps as often. How to Split…
Watching Keir Starmer with President Trump in Washington last week was a bit like watching an indulgent grandparent deal with a miscreant child. When the prime minister produced his invitation from King Charles – “This is unprecedented!” he said delightedly, of what will be Don’s second state visit to the UK – I half expected…
Love story between two bald eagles plays out in unlikely place – CBS News Watch CBS News Two bald eagles have been nesting in a tree in the San Bernardino National Forest since 2018. They’ve grown a fanbase, thanks to two solar-powered webcams that observe the birds. Now, the pair is expecting triplets and going…
The public spat Friday between U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, at the White House has triggered European solidarity for Ukraine. Barring Hungary, major European powers led by Germany and France have thrown their weight behind Kyiv, calling it the victim of Russian aggression, while promising sustained support to the war-torn…
Before the war, Ramadan was one of the most joyful festivals in Gaza. The month of dawn-to-dusk fasting drew crowds into the mosques, and streets were festooned with colorful lanterns typical of the season. But an enormous gap stretches between the happy holiday memories of a seemingly irrecoverable past and the desolation and grief left…
Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, responsible for about one in every five deaths annually. While Washington state ranks among the states with lower heart disease mortality rates, this doesn’t mean residents are immune to cardiovascular risks. In fact, many young adults in Washington still face high blood pressure…