Noam Chomsky Wealth Inequality Documentary (www.youtube.com)
Lots of good information. Explains many of our current issues
"100% coral mortality" found in coral reef restoration site off Florida as ocean temperatures soar (www.cbsnews.com)
Texas city strictly limits water consumption as thousands across state face water shortages (www.cbsnews.com)
A small Texas city west of Austin remains under tight water restrictions amid a significant drought. After days of being at the highest emergency level for water conservation, officials said Monday that those restrictions have only slightly been loosened, limiting water consumption to “indoor use only” until further notice.
Danny Masterson's wife, Bijou Phillips, files for divorce following actor's sentencing for rape convictions (www.cbsnews.com)
Bijou Phillips, the wife of Danny Masterson, has filed for divorce following the “That '70s Show” actor’s sentencing of 30 years to life after he was convicted of raping two women, Phillips’ lawyer confirmed to CBS News....
California elementary teacher arrested after allegedly driving to school, teaching class drunk (www.cbsnews.com)
A second-grade teacher in Northern California has been arrested on allegations that she drove to work and was teaching class drunk....
Houston school libraries turned into 'discipline centers' in 'hostile takeover' by state (youtu.be)
In an unwelcomed assertion of state power, the Texas Education Agency has implemented a "New Education System" in the Houston Independent School District, re...
Utah man posing as doctor selling fake COVID-19 cure arrested after three-year manhunt (www.cbsnews.com)
A 63-year-old man was arrested in Utah years after he was charged with crimes related to selling a fake cure for the coronavirus, officials said Monday.
Michigan meat processor ordered to pay fines after teen lost hand in grinder (www.cbsnews.com)
The owner of a meat business in western Michigan has been ordered to pay nearly $1,200 after a 17-year-old worker lost his hand in a grinder.
Wagner Group leader Yevgeny Prigozhin dies in plane crash in Russia (ABC News YouTube link) (youtu.be)
Texas says no inmates have died due to stifling heat in its prisons since 2012. Some data may suggest otherwise (www.cbsnews.com)
A heat wave that has consistently pushed temperatures well above 100 degrees across much of Texas this summer had family members of inmates on Tuesday calling for lawmakers to ensure that all of the state’s prisons are fully air conditioned.
Realtor must pay $1.8B for inflating commissions (www.cbsnews.com)
Maybe high realtor commissions will come down now. Would you really care if your U.S. realtor shows up in a Civic instead of a Cadillac?
Ambridge man arrested with gun outside church and appeared 'ready for a standoff' (www.cbsnews.com)
Mexican drug cartels pay Americans to smuggle weapons across the border, intelligence documents show (www.cbsnews.com)
Link: cbsnews.com/…/mexican-drug-cartels-american-weapo…...
UMass Memorial reinstates staff mask mandate after 'dramatic increase' in COVID cases (www.cbsnews.com)
With COVID cases and hospitalizations climbing, UMass Memorial is bringing back a mask mandate for staff when interacting with patients....
A former "Family Feud" contestant convicted of wife's murder speaks out: "I'm innocent. I didn't kill Becky." (www.cbsnews.com)
Josh Jones and Laura Keck have prosecuted hundreds of cases, but no case has troubled them quite like the murder of Becky Bliefnick....
4 Roman-era swords discovered after 1,900 years in Dead Sea cave: "Almost in mint condition" (www.cbsnews.com)
Harris addresses shootings in Maine: 'It does not have to be this way' (youtu.be)
Vice President Harris began her remarks at an event with the Australian prime minister by addressing the shootings in Lewiston, Maine, that killed at least 1...
Gen. Milley says he has "appropriate" safety measures after Trump social media threat (www.cbsnews.com)
Outgoing Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Mark Milley has “appropriate measures” to ensure his safety, he said this week in his first public response to shocking comments made by former President Donald Trump suggesting that the Army general is a traitor who deserves execution....
Huntington Beach City Council approves banning mask and vaccine mandates (www.cbsnews.com)
The Huntington Beach City Council narrowly voted to approve a declaration to ban universal mask and COVID-19 vaccine mandates in the city....
More U.S. school districts are shifting to a 4-day week. Here's why. (www.cbsnews.com)
When the school bell rings in Independence, Missouri, this year, 14,000 students are trying something new: a four-day week, with Mondays off. And they’re not alone. As kids head back to school this year, a growing number will be returning to a four-day school week....
Trump, co-defendants in Georgia election case expected to be booked in Fulton County jail, sheriff says (www.cbsnews.com)
Former President Donald Trump and the 18 others facing state felony charges related to alleged efforts to reverse the outcome of the 2020 election in Georgia are expected to be booked at the jail in Fulton County, the sheriff’s office said Tuesday.
Anti-vax pet parents put animals at risk, study shows. Why experts say you shouldn't skip your dog's shots. (www.cbsnews.com)
The impact of anti-vaccine activists is spreading beyond humans. A recent study found many dog owners are skeptical of vaccinating their pets — even though that leaves animals and humans at risk....
Hurricane Hilary on path toward Southern California (www.cbsnews.com)
A storm headed in the direction of Southern California became a hurricane and later strengthened to a Category 2 on Thursday, the National Hurricane Center said in a public advisory. It is expected to bring heavy rainfall to parts of the state after hitting Mexico.
Political fallout from Ken Paxton's impeachment - Republicans under threat (www.cbsnews.com)
Pennsylvania adds automatic voter registration when renewing driver's licenses (www.cbsnews.com)
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s administration said starting Tuesday it is making it easier for someone to register to vote when they are getting or renewing a driver’s license in Pennsylvania....
