Month: April 2024
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From chips to pizza and beer, brands look to cash in on solar eclipse
[ad_1] The coming total solar eclipse will last less than five minutes, but the rare celestial event is inspiring days of promotions, with fast-food chains and others offering discounts, free snacks and limited-edition solar eclipse glasses. Some part of the April 8 eclipse will be visible to nearly all in North America, but the totality…
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What customers should know about AT&T’s massive data breach
[ad_1] Millions of current and former AT&T customers learned over the weekend that hackers have likely stolen their personal information and are sharing it on the dark web. AT&T on Saturday said it doesn’t know if the massive data breach “originated from AT&T or one of its vendors,” but that it has “launched a robust…
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Judges, witnesses, prosecutors increasingly warn of threats to democracy in 2024 elections as Jan. 6 prosecutions continue
[ad_1] In early March, U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly looked at 23-year-old Clifford Mackrell, a Jan. 6 defendant from Ohio, and as she sentenced him to 27 months in prison for his role in the 2021 U.S. Capitol attack, she read a statement warning about the fragility of democracy. “We have an election coming,” Kollar-Kotelly…
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Mayor shot dead while at restaurant with his 14-year-old son in Mexico
[ad_1] A mayor was shot dead at a restaurant in Mexico on Saturday, the regional prosecutor’s office said, the latest politically related killing in the country plagued by violence and organized crime. Guillermo Torres, 39, and his 14-year-old son were attacked at a restaurant in Morelia, the capital of western Michoacan state, the prosecutor’s office…
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Ruling expected on if Florida abortion rights amendment will be on November ballot
[ad_1] Ruling expected on if Florida abortion rights amendment will be on November ballot – CBS News Watch CBS News The Florida Supreme Court is expected to issue a ruling Monday on whether a proposed constitutional amendment protecting abortion rights in the state will go on the November ballot. If the high court does allow…
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Gymnast Aly Raisman teaches kids to trust their body and understand consent in new book
[ad_1] Gymnast Aly Raisman teaches kids to trust their body and understand consent in new book – CBS News Watch CBS News One of the most decorated U.S. gymnasts of all time and a powerful advocate for survivors of sexual abuse, Aly Raisman is releasing her first children’s book. “From My Head to My Toes”…
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Country star Megan Moroney talks CMT Music Awards nominations
[ad_1] Country star Megan Moroney talks CMT Music Awards nominations – CBS News Watch CBS News Country star Megan Moroney joins us ahead of the CMT Music Awards after receiving three nominations. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On [ad_2] Source
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Man arrested after allegedly filming his brother strangling their sister to death in “honor” killing in Pakistan
[ad_1] A Pakistani man who allegedly filmed his brother strangling their sister to death has been arrested as part of the latest “honor” killing that has outraged the country, police said Sunday. Maria Bibi, 22, was killed overnight on March 17, allegedly by her brother Muhammad Faisal and in the presence of her father Abdul…
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Indian Relay horse race dubbed “America’s original extreme sport” | 60 Minutes
[ad_1] Indian Relay horse race dubbed “America’s original extreme sport” | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News Indian Relay, dubbed “America’s original extreme sport,” has roots dating back centuries to horse stealing raids. Native Americans are keeping the dangerous and compelling racing tradition alive. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for…
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How did April Fools’ Day start and what are some famous pranks?
[ad_1] Historians aren’t pulling your leg when they say no one is quite sure about the origins of April Fools’ Day. April 1, the annual day of shenanigans, pranks, tricks and hoaxes, falls on Monday this year. While historians are unsure of the exact source of the tradition, they do know the custom goes back…