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SpaceX rocket lifts off for historic mission with veteran astronaut – CBS News Watch CBS News A SpaceX rocket blasted off on a historic two-week mission to the international Space Station, carrying astronauts from India, Poland and Hungary – three countries that haven’t been to space in decades. It is led by veteran NASA astronaut…
Bumble will lay off roughly 30% of its workforce, or 240 employees, according to a regulatory filing filed by the online dating company on Wednesday. The jobs cuts come as the company moves to reduce costs and refocus on growing its customer base. Bumble estimates the layoffs, which are slated to take place in the second…
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla after incidents involving the electric car maker’s robotaxis were caught on camera this weekend during a pilot in Austin, Texas. NHTSA, which operates under the Department of Transportation and regulates automobile safety, said it contacted Tesla after videos surfaced showing instances of the company’s self-driving taxi…
Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte was seen in tears on the field after a spectator yelled a derogatory comment about his late mother during an at-bat in Arizona’s game against the White Sox on Tuesday night in Chicago. Arizona manager Torey Lovullo and bench coach Jeff Banis asked for the person to be removed…
How to handle misinformation without starting a fight – CBS News Watch CBS News University of Pennsylvania researchers developed a strategy for dealing with political misinformation in everyday conversations. Study author Javier Granados Samayoa shares how “bypassing misinformation” helps avoid arguments while setting the record straight. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for…
President Trump says the U.S. will meet with Iran next week, as a tenuous ceasefire between Israel and Iran holds for now. During a news conference Wednesday to cap off the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, the president said there may be a formal agreement at some point with Iran, but he doesn’t believe…
“The Dish”: Black Dragon fuses Chinese takeout and soul food in Philly – CBS News Watch CBS News In this week’s edition of The Dish, Nancy Chen visits Black Dragon, a Philadelphia restaurant blending traditional Chinese flavors with soul food to create a first-of-its-kind culinary experience. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for…
NTSB report blames Boeing training, FAA oversight for Alaska Airlines door plug incident – CBS News Watch CBS News A report from the National Transportation Safety Board found issues with Boeing’s production process, training, documentation and safety culture, as well as the FAA’s oversight in a review following a midair door panel blow out of…
A cargo ship that had been delivering new vehicles to Mexico sank in the North Pacific Ocean, weeks after crew members abandoned ship when they couldn’t extinguish an onboard fire that left the carrier dead in the water. The Morning Midas sank Monday in international water off Alaska’s Aleutian Islands chain, the ship’s management company,…
ABC News announced on Tuesday that it won’t renew its agreement with senior correspondent Terry Moran after he made, and later deleted, a social media post criticizing President Trump and White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller. “We are at the end of our agreement with Terry Moran and based on his recent post…