Mississippi declares public health emergency over rising infant deaths. Here’s what to know.
Mississippi health officials have declared a public health emergency after releasing data showing the state’s…
SpaceX to buy AI coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion
SpaceX, fresh off its blockbuster initial public offering last week, said on Tuesday that it is buying the artificial coding assistant Cursor for $60 billion in stock, according to a securities filing. Elon Musk’s space exploration and satellite company said Cursor, developed by San Francisco-based startup Anysphere, will become a wholly owned subsidiary upon closing…
Ebola outbreak still spreading in Congo, and “that means we are missing cases,” WHO says
Kampala, Uganda — The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighboring Uganda is still spreading one month after the outbreak was declared. The total number of confirmed cases surged between Monday and Tuesday to over 800, an increase of about 300 since last week. The United Nations’ World Health Organization has warned…
U.K. announces plan to ban social media for children under 16
London — The United Kingdom is the latest country to announce plans to ban children under 16 from using social media apps. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday that the U.K. would go even further than other nations, by also blocking children from accessing “harmful functions” such as livestreaming and the ability to communicate with strangers,…
In Japan, life lessons in healthy eating
Here’s a number that might make you put down that second donut: In the United States, around 40 percent of all adults are considered obese. In Japan, the obesity rate is only one-tenth of that. We’re not saying you’ll never see a heavy person in Japan; you’ll just need to look really hard. But compared…
6/15: The Takeout with Major Garrett
6/15: The Takeout with Major Garrett – CBS News Watch CBS News Details still slim on U.S.-Iran deal; California Gov. Gavin Newsom says the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife. Source link
CBS News poll finds most Americans believe extraterrestrial life exists – and some think it’s already here
We are not alone in space – and maybe not even on Earth. At least that’s what the public believes. Most Americans believe intelligent life exists on other planets, and one in five think they’ve already made contact with us. For those who don’t think that’s happened yet, many expect contact at some point in…
6/14: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: The lack of obesity in Japan; Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance; former child star Bill Mumy; the past and future of the Houston Astrodome; a time capsule for America’s 500th birthday; and soccer art made with gum wrappers. Source link
Why the liberal arts can help young Americans prepare for the era of AI
Computer science is out on U.S. college campuses, while the new “new” things — faculties like critical thinking and communication — may have a familiar ring. The advent of artificial intelligence is giving a new shine to a liberal arts education, which career experts say nurtures the skills valued by employers as AI increasingly changes…
How physical activity can boost your brain health and reduce dementia risk
Daily physical activity is one of the important steps to building healthy habits to lower the risk of dementia. As part of a three-part series, “Brain Health: From Awareness to Action,” Alzheimer’s Association President and CEO Joanne Pike joins “CBS Mornings” with tips on incorporating exercise into your routine as part of their “(re)think your…
Trump’s name has been removed from the Kennedy Center, a court filing says, as tarp remains up
President Trump’s name was removed from the front of the Kennedy Center Saturday, according to a notice of compliance filed by the administration. The removal comes after federal courts denied last-minute attempts to halt a deadline for the name to come down. The administration has “removed signage ‘that purports to name the Kennedy Center after…