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Scott Pelley of '60 Minutes' accuses CBS News head Bari Weiss of 'murdering' the show, report says

Reports say Scott Pelley has accused CBS head Bari Weiss of "murdering" the hugely successful “60 Minutes.”.

Taxpayer-funded 'Meth Mansion' under fire as crime concerns mount around homeless campus

The Skid Row Care Campus in downtown LA faces mounting criticism over reported violence, drug activity and reportedly 693 police calls in roughly five months.

Alex Murdaugh murder saga lands right back where it started before next Lowcountry courtroom battle

The South Carolina Supreme Court has sent Alex Murdaugh's murder case back to a lower court, marking the official start of a new retrial proceeding.

Scott Pelley of '60 Minutes' accuses CBS News head Bari Weiss of 'murdering' the show, report says

Reports say Scott Pelley has accused CBS head Bari Weiss of "murdering" the hugely successful “60 Minutes.”.

Taxpayer-funded 'Meth Mansion' under fire as crime concerns mount around homeless campus

The Skid Row Care Campus in downtown LA faces mounting criticism over reported violence, drug activity and reportedly 693 police calls in roughly five months.

Alex Murdaugh murder saga lands right back where it started before next Lowcountry courtroom battle

The South Carolina Supreme Court has sent Alex Murdaugh's murder case back to a lower court, marking the official start of a new retrial proceeding.

Scott Pelley of '60 Minutes' accuses CBS News head Bari Weiss of 'murdering' the show, report says

Reports say Scott Pelley has accused CBS head Bari Weiss of "murdering" the hugely successful “60 Minutes.”.

Around the world

Iran stops talking to mediators over Israel fighting Hezbollah in Lebanon, Iranian reports say

Iran stopped communicating with mediators after Israel threatened to bomb Beirut as it continues fighting the Lebanese militia Hezbollah.

Israel accuses UN of placing it on same sexual violence blacklist as Hamas terrorists, severs ties

Israeli officials blast the U.N. after accusing the body of placing Israel on a sexual violence blacklist that also includes Hamas and other terrorist groups.

Cambodia initiates action with UN agency to force conciliation of maritime dispute with Thailand

Cambodia has filed for compulsory conciliation under a U.N. maritime law agreement to resolve a sea border dispute with Thailand.

Moscow, Taliban forge military alliance in power grab after US Afghanistan exit: reports

Russia and Afghanistan's Taliban government reportedly signed a military cooperation pact, solidifying Moscow's growing alliance in Central Asia.

EU strikes migration deal for more deportations and detention centers abroad

The European Union has agreed on a major overhaul of its migration policy, aiming to increase deportations and establish detention centers abroad.

Crash involving speeding train, minibus in Belgium leaves 4 dead including 2 children

Four people, including two children, were killed when a passenger train hit a minibus at a crossing near Buggenhout, Belgium, during the morning rush.

As Congo grapples with Ebola, volunteers cook meals to support patients

A volunteer for the U.N. food agency is providing crucial support In the Ebola outbreak in eastern Congo.

Technology

Attackers exploit Palo Alto GlobalProtect flaw days after disclosure

A Palo Alto Networks vulnerability that allows attackers to establish unauthorized VPN access into corporate networks is being actively exploited in the wild, weeks after the company disclosed the flaw as a medium-severity issue and said it was unaware of any attacks.

The Pentagon says laser weapons are nearly ready for prime time

This article is republished with permission from Laser Wars, a newsletter about military laser weapons and other futuristic defense technology. The U.S. military is pushing to demonstrate high-energy laser weapons engineered for fielding at scale in the next two years, according to the U.S.

The case for saying no to new gadgets

This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. I love new gadgets and gizmos, and I’m constantly trying new sites and apps. So I was intrigued by the title of Eric Athas’s upcoming book, Saying No to New.

Blue Origin says rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and key launch pad parts

Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin says last week's rocket explosion spared fuel tanks and some other critical parts of the launch pad.

Cisco redefines ‘job-ready’ for network engineers with its certification overhaul

Cisco is revamping its flagship Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) certification for the first time in seven years, adding a new AI literacy pillar, more hands-on lab requirements, and a security-first mindset to a credential held by more than 1.8 million professionals worldwide.

Venice’s growing flamingo population finds refuge in recovering wetlands

Flamingos are flocking to the Venetian Lagoon in record numbers as ecological efforts restore damaged wetlands.

How to protect Windows 10 and 11 PCs from ransomware

CryptoLocker. WannaCry. DarkSide. Conti. MedusaLocker. Qilin. The ransomware threat has exploded over the past decade, and it isn’t going away anytime soon; the news brings constant reports of new waves of this pernicious type of malware washing across the world.

Sports News

Caitlin Clark defends coach Stephanie White after sideline confrontation sparks debate

Caitlin Clark and Stephanie White both address their heated sideline exchange, dismissing criticism and calling it competitive coaching in action.

Congress asks NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell to testify about league's embrace of streaming services

NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has been invited to testify before Congress as the league faces increasing federal scrutiny about its broadcast deals and its recent practice of airing games on paywalled streaming services.

MLB's Biggest Surprises From May And Bold Predictions For June

During MLB on FOX, Eric Karros and Dontrell Willis revealed their biggest surprises from May and their bold predictions for June.

Liverpool Could Miss On Mo Salah Successor As Yan Diomande Agrees To PSG Transfer

Liverpool's search for a long-term successor to Mohamed Salah has hit a significant roadblock as Paris Saint-Germain appear to have moved into pole position for one of Europe's brightest talents.

MLW star Shotzi to take part in Battle for the Brave event, auction battle helmet to support Tunnel to Towers

Shotzi joins the Battle for the Brave wrestling showcase organized by Steve Maclin and Deonna Purrazzo to support the Tunnel to Towers Foundation.

Golden Knights and Hurricanes built their Stanley Cup Final teams in different ways

From their inception, the Vegas Golden Knights have been aggressive, pillaging the rest of the NHL during the expansion draft and making one big move after another to assemble the most talented roster money can buy in a salary-cap system.

After escaping the Taliban and years in exile, the Afghan women's soccer team rises again

Fatima Yousufi and Mona Amini escaped the Taliban and found refuge in Australia with dreams of playing international soccer.

Politics News

Fox News Poll: 'Resilient discontent' defines the US mood at 250th anniversary

Two-thirds of American voters describe the U.S. in negative terms, yet 81% still prefer living here as the nation approaches its 250th anniversary.

Minnesota's cannabis and hemp industries overhauled

Cannabis and hemp supply chains will merge, businesses making hemp-derived products will have an easier time transitioning into the cannabis market, hemp-derived THC drinks can now be sold in sizes similar to liquor bottles, and more.

Minnesota Republicans seek winning formula in key races

Minnesota Republicans will convene this weekend in Duluth to endorse candidates in several statewide races. They split on whether steering candidates closely aligned to President Donald Trump or those seen as more politically moderate will be the best path to victory in November.

Minnesota political conventions 2026: DFL, GOP pick candidates

In Duluth, Qualls secured the GOP endorsement for governor after a 10-ballot marathon marked by voting glitches, while Schwarze won the GOP endorsement for U.S. Senate. In Rochester, Flanagan won the DFL endorsement for U.S.

Trump administration names Rosario 'Pete' Vasquez to serve as next US Border Patrol chief

CBP announces Pete Vasquez as the next U.S. Border Patrol chief, succeeding Mike Banks who retired after 37 years of federal law enforcement service.

A federal judge in D.C. declines to block Trump’s executive order on voting by mail

A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has declined to temporarily block President Trump's executive order that calls for restricting mail-in voting. Another judge may rule on the order soon.

GOP urges SCOTUS to reject 'war on American energy' they say would hit families' wallets

More than 70 House Republicans pushed the Supreme Court to reject Boulder County's lawsuit seeking to hold oil companies liable for climate damages.