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CBS' 60 Minutes Under Fire, But Insiders Say No Corporate Interference Yet. A tumultuous period for CBS News' flagship program, "60 Minutes", has come to an end. According to correspondent Scott Pelley, who recently spoke at the USC Annenberg's Walter Cronkite Awards, his show has faced no...

Japan is grappling with an unprecedented dementia crisis. In a staggering 18,000 cases last year, more than 65-year-olds living with the condition abandoned their homes and went missing, many of whom were later found dead. Since 2012, such instances have doubled. The alarming rise in dementia...

New Study Reveals Alarming Link Between Smartphone Ownership in Children Under 12 and Increased Risk of Health Problems. A recent study published in the peer-reviewed journal Pediatrics has found that children who own a smartphone by age 12 are more likely to experience mental health issues...

"When I was 26, a diagnosis that would change my life forever: my fallopian tubes were blocked and I couldn't get pregnant. The devastating news came in 1972, the same year I landed my dream job as a college lecturer. Fertility treatment didn't exist back then, and adoption was our only hope for...

A new documentary series about The New Yorker, one of America's most influential publications, offers a fascinating glimpse into the magazine's rich history and enduring legacy. Marshall Curry, an acclaimed director, has spent years researching and filming for his new project, which explores the...

Research Suggests Modest Link Between Lithium in Drinking Water and Autism Diagnosis, Experts Caution Against Overly Broad Interpretations. A new study published in the journal JAMA Pediatrics has found a moderate correlation between exposure to higher levels of lithium in drinking water during...

The Death of the Living Room: A Space No Longer for Socializing? For Georgie, a 27-year-old climbing instructor, moving into a house-share without a living room was not the end of the world. In fact, she thought it would be fine since she had limited options and the house was cheap. However...

Pentagon Launches Investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly Over Alleged Breach of Military Law The Pentagon has announced a review of allegations against Arizona Democratic Senator Mark Kelly, a former US Navy captain, over concerns that he may have breached military law by releasing a video urging...

China's cybersecurity agency launches probe into US chipmaker Micron Technology as tensions between the two nations escalate. In a move that appears to be retaliation against recent restrictions on China by US allies in Asia and Europe, China's Cyberspace Administration has initiated a review...

Trump's lawyers object to broadcast his arraignment, citing security concerns. A New York judge has been asked by media outlets to broadcast former President Donald Trump's arraignment on Tuesday, but his lawyers have filed a letter opposing the request. They claim that broadcasting the event...

Hamas Returns Captive's Body to Israel Amid Gaza Aid Shortages A grim reminder of the ongoing conflict between Hamas and Israel, the Palestinian group has returned another body of a deceased captive to Israel, leaving six captives' remains still in Gaza. The return comes as Palestinians across...

Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman has publicly spoken out about his struggles with depression, revealing the emotional turmoil he experienced in the aftermath of a tight election victory. In an exclusive interview with CBS, Fetterman, who won his Senate seat by a narrow margin, spoke candidly...

The US government's aggressive efforts to deport immigrants have left many faith groups scrambling to provide support. Catholic parishioners in California are delivering food boxes to immigrants too afraid to leave their homes after federal immigration agents swept through Latino neighborhoods...

Conservative activist sues Google over AI-generated statements, alleging "outrageously false" content. A Delaware state court has seen the filing of a lawsuit against Google by Robby Starbuck, a prominent conservative activist. According to Starbuck's complaint, the tech giant's artificial...

Kelly Reichardt's latest film, The Mastermind, is a deliberate departure from the conventions of traditional heist movies. By placing the crime at the forefront and then expanding outward into the aftermath, Reichardt creates a sense of unease that lingers long after the credits roll. Josh...

US President Donald Trump has announced new economic sanctions on Russia's largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. The move comes after a planned meeting between the US and Russian leaders in Budapest was cancelled indefinitely. Trump stated that he had decided to impose the sanctions...

American Missionary Kidnapped in Niger's Capital, Sources Say; No Demand Yet A US citizen, described as a missionary working for a U.S.-based charity, was kidnapped from his home in the capital of Niger on Tuesday night. According to sources, three armed men abducted him just 100 yards from the...

Rare Coin Uncovered on Nantucket Beach Sparks Treasure Hunter's Elation A metal detectorist has struck gold – or rather, silver – after discovering an 18th-century Spanish coin on a beach in Nantucket. Travis Nichols, a well-known hobbyist with over 300 coins in his private collection, made the...

President Trump's Surprise Commutation of George Santos' Sentence Sparks Outrage and Relief. In a surprise move on Friday, President Trump commuted the prison sentence of former New York Representative George Santos, who was serving over seven years for wire fraud and identity theft. Santos had...

Bangladesh's prosecutors have asked for the death penalty for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, who is facing charges of crimes against humanity over the deadly crackdown on student-led protests that ousted her from power last year. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the country...