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Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war just a week after deadly plane crash

January 31, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

New information regarding the crash of a Russian military aircraft Flight data recorders recovered from the crash of a Russian military aircraft, according to Russian state media. and Kiev agreed to a mass exchange Officials from Russia and Ukraine confirmed that on Wednesday, hundreds of prisoners of war were exchanged between the two countries. This

Major technology CEOs are getting ready to give testimony about safeguarding minors on social media, while a mother is taking legal action over her daughter’s suicide.

January 31, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Tammy Rodriguez knows firsthand the critical importance of online safety for children. Tragically, her 11-year-old daughter Selena took her own life due to a severe addiction to social media that ultimately resulted in her being victimized by online predators. Rodriguez, speaking to CBS News, expressed surprise at the extent of the situation. They stated that

Endeavour, the space shuttle, was lifted into an upright position in preparation for being put on display.

January 31, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

The space shuttle Endeavour was lifted into an upright position for public display. Watch CBS News On Monday, the decommissioned Endeavour space shuttle was lifted into position for public viewing in Los Angeles. The spacecraft, attached to the external boosters that assisted in launching it into Earth’s atmosphere, is the first to be exhibited in

Industry executives to give testimony on ensuring the safety of children on social media.

January 31, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Leaders in the tech industry will be testifying about the safety of social media for children. Watch CBS News Five CEOs from the largest technology companies will be giving testimony on their efforts to safeguard children who utilize their social media platforms. Jo Ling Kent interviews a mother whose daughter tragically took her own life

Chita Rivera, a pioneering Latina actress known for her role in “West Side Story,” passes away at the age of 91.

January 30, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Broadway icon Chita Rivera, best known for her role as Anita in the original 1957 Broadway cast of “West Side Story,” has died at age 91. Rivera died Tuesday in New York after a brief illness, her daughter said in a statement provided to CBS News. In recognition of her groundbreaking achievements on the Broadway stage,

The Carnival cruise company is changing the routes of their Red Sea cruises due to increased conflict in the area.

January 30, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Carnival is rerouting 12 ships across seven brands that were scheduled to cruise through the Red Sea in May, joining an expanding list of companies bypassing the key transit route as on assaults carried out by Houthi rebels against persist. Carnival has chosen to steer clear of the area following discussions with security professionals and government

Syphilis cases rise sharply in women as CDC reports an “alarming” resurgence nationwide

January 30, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Nearly a quarter of syphilis cases in the U.S. were being diagnosed in women in 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported Tuesday, in a sign that the nation’s “alarming” epidemic of the sexually transmitted infection is increasingly spreading among heterosexual couples. The number of syphilis cases reported in women climbed 19.5% in

Weeks after dancer’s death, another recall for undeclared peanuts

January 30, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Byrne Dairy is recalling half-gallon cartons of chocolate ice cream sold by retailers in upstate New York because the ice cream may contain undeclared peanuts, posing the risk of a serious or life-threatening reaction to those who are allergic to the nuts. The recall is notable in that it comes nearly three weeks after the

A female was apprehended at a Colombian airport for possession of 130 endangered poisonous frogs valued at $130,000.

January 30, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

Authorities reported that a female from Brazil was detained at a Bogota airport on Monday for trying to transport 130 toxic dart frogs out of Colombia. According to a statement from Colombia’s environment ministry, a woman was taken into custody at El Dorado International Airport while traveling to São Paulo, Brazil through Panama. Upon inspecting

Victoria Monét, who has been nominated for a Grammy, reflects on her historic achievement as being one step closer to fulfilling a significant aspiration.

January 30, 2024 Benjamin Hughes

It is thought that Victoria Monét is achieving a milestone with her seven Grammy nominations, making her the most nominated openly queer, Black woman artist in one year. Her 2-year-old daughter, Hazel, is also setting a record as the youngest ever Grammy nominee for Best Traditional R&B Performance, being featured on Monét’s popular song “Hollywood”