Benjamin Hughes, Author at TrendTrackersNews

The DNC ceremonial roll call featured a DJ and songs to represent each state and territory. Here are all the songs on the playlist

August 21, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

DNC roll call ends with Harris nomination DNC ceremonial roll call ends with California nominating Kamala Harris for president 05:33 The Democratic National Convention turned a routine roll call into a dance party Tuesday night as Democrats celebrated Vice President Kamala Harris as the party’s nominee for the 2024 presidential race. The ceremonial roll call

Feds accuse Tiananmen Square pro-democracy activist of secretly working for China’s intelligence agency decades later

August 21, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Washington — Federal prosecutors in New York filed criminal charges against a Chinese dissident living in the U.S., accusing him of covertly working for China’s intelligence agency, the Ministry of State Security, and spying on pro-democracy activist groups, according to a criminal complaint obtained by CBS News. Yuanjun Tang once protested against the Chinese Communist

Alicia Silverstone, “Clueless” star, gives update after eating possibly toxic fruit

August 21, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Tips on how to avoid food poisoning Tips on how to avoid food poisoning 02:34 “Clueless” actor Alicia Silverstone gave an update on Tuesday after she filmed herself eating a potentially toxic fruit in England earlier this week. In an Instagram post, Silverstone wrote, “Alive and well! Don’t worry… I didn’t swallow.” A day earlier,

Jupiter spacecraft completes first moon-Earth flyby, ESA says

August 21, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

A spacecraft on its way to explore Jupiter flew past Earth on Wednesday, using the planet’s gravity to help it travel through the solar system. The European Space Agency’s Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer, also known as Juice, flew past the moon on Aug. 19 and the Earth on Aug. 20. Both approaches were recorded between

John Legend explains why Kamala Harris is his presidential pick: “We all have a stake in what happens”

August 21, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

John Legend admits most people may “see the glamour and celebrity” when they look at him, but he’s the same person who grew up in a blue-collar town in Ohio with what he described as a UAW family. His upbringing, and now raising a family of his own, are among the many reasons he’s passionate

FKA twigs on how new adaptation of “The Crow” redefines cult classic

August 21, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

FKA twigs on how new adaptation of “The Crow” redefines cult classic – CBS News Watch CBS News FKA twigs joins “CBS Mornings” to talk about her new film ,”The Crow,” where she plays Shelly, a character whose love story transforms her perspective on romance. She shares what drew her to this adaptation, how it

John Legend on why he believes Kamala Harris is the best choice for working-class Americans

August 21, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

John Legend on why he believes Kamala Harris is the best choice for working-class Americans – CBS News Watch CBS News In an exclusive interview with “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil, 12-time Grammy Award winner John Legend shares why he’s backing Vice President Kamala Harris for president. View CBS News In Be the first to

Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck on second anniversary of Georgia wedding

August 21, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

After two years of marriage, Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck After two years of marriage, Jennifer Lopez files for divorce from Ben Affleck 00:18 Jennifer Lopez has filed for divorce from Ben Affleck, ending a relationship that has spanned two decades. Lopez, 55, filed the paperwork Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior

Hometown hero and Paralympian works as a doctor at Philadelphia rehabilitation hospital

August 20, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) — A Philadelphia doctor has come full circle after being treated at a rehabilitation hospital. She now works there. As we uncover the heart behind the headline, there’s also a link to the Paralympics which are coming up. This doctor, who has overcome a devastating injury, wants people to know that with determination

Tornado likely sank luxury yacht off coast of Sicily, officials say, as search for survivors continues

August 20, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Police divers resumed searching Tuesday for six people believed trapped in the hull of a superyacht that sank in deep seas off Sicily, including a British tech magnate who was celebrating his recent acquittal on fraud charges with the people who had defended him at trial. Civil protection officials said they believed the Bayesian, a