Month: June 2024

Search ongoing for extinct Tasmanian tiger amid efforts to revive species | 60 Minutes

Search ongoing for extinct Tasmanian tiger amid efforts to revive species | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News Thylacines — marsupials known as Tasmanian tigers — were declared extinct decades ago, but efforts to find one in the…

Street medicine teams search for homeless people to deliver lifesaving IV hydration in extreme heat

Health Even the Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, featured in last year’s book, “Rough Sleepers,” now sees patients with mild heat exhaustion in the summer. Alfred Handley watches an intravenous saline solution drip administered by the Circle The City…

Here’s how much Americans say they need to earn to feel financially secure

Americans have a specific dollar figure in mind for what it would take to financially secure, according to a new survey from Bankrate. That magic number? $186,000 in annual income. Currently, only 6% of U.S. adults make that amount or…

Indoor air systems “absolutely key” in curbing spread of viruses | 60 Minutes

Indoor air systems “absolutely key” in curbing spread of viruses | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News With COVID an ongoing concern and flu season getting started, aerosol researchers say there needs to be a focus on improving…

Celtics reportedly sign Kornet, Queta to new contracts

Celtics With Kristaps Porzingis sidelined to start the 2024-25 season, the return of Kornet and Queta loom large. Luke Kornet is expected to return to the Celtics on a one-year deal. (Danielle Parhizkaran/Globe Staff) It didn’t take very long for…

Some countries accused of abusing Interpol red notice system | 60 Minutes

Some countries accused of abusing Interpol red notice system | 60 Minutes – CBS News Watch CBS News Interpol, the 100-year-old organization coordinating worldwide police cooperation among nearly 200 countries, has a mixed record. Some members are accused of abusing…

Biden’s family tells him to keep fighting

Politics President Biden is trying to figure out how to tamp down Democratic anxiety after last week’s disastrous debate performance. President Biden steps off Air Force One upon arrival at Hagerstown Regional Airport in Hagerstown, Maryland en route to Camp…

Potential buyer reportedly backs out of Steward Health Care sale

Health Optum’s deal to buy Steward’s national physician group was announced in March before the hospital giant declared bankruptcy. Holy Family Hospital in Methuen which is owned by Steward. Suzanne Kreiter/Globe staff Optum — a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group poised…

How many Bruins free agents will remain in Boston this offseason?

Bruins Jake DeBrusk, Danton Heinen, Pat Maroon, and Matt Grzelcyk are just a few of Boston’s pending free agents. Matt Grzelcyk and Jake DeBrusk could both be on the move this offseason. (AP Photo/John Froschauer) With more than $20 million…

Piping plover grandchild of Monty and Rose hatches at Montrose Beach

A piping plover chick hatched Sunday at Montrose Beach, marking a milestone in conservation efforts to restore the endangered shorebird species in the Great Lakes region. This was the first egg to hatch of four laid by piping plover Searocket,…

Orlando Cepeda, first-ever Red Sox designated hitter, dies at 86

Red Sox When the Red Sox called Cepeda in December 1972 to inquire whether he’d like to be their first designated hitter, the unemployed player accepted on the spot. FILE- Orlando Cepeda, right, swings a bat for photographers after the…

Large sinkhole opens on Mass. highway

Local News The two right lanes on Route 24 southbound were closed for hours Sunday due to a sinkhole about a lane wide and two feet deep. Two lanes were closed for hours on Route 24 after a large sinkhole…

Advocates use end of Pride Month to warn about Mpox

Advocates use end of Pride Month to warn about Mpox – CBS News Watch CBS News Celebrations across the country are marking the end of Pride Month. Advocates are using the opportunity to warn about Mpox in the hopes of…

The gas tax hike goes into effect Monday. Here’s how much you’ll pay at the pump

The state gas tax spikes by 2 cents a gallon Monday just in time for the July 4 holiday. So what do car-dependent suburban drivers think? “I think it’s terrible,” Marco Mastrino said while stopping at a Lisle Shell station…

Bandanna ban? Enjoy that summer festival, but know the rules before you go

If you’re a suburban festival fan, you likely know the drill: Bring your sunscreen but leave beer-filled coolers at home. This year, however, you might find a few surprises among the entry rules. That includes a bandanna ban — when…

Milking parlor to debut at Lake County Fair

  Lynne Doolittle has been superintendent of the Dairy Barn for the Lake County Fair for about 30 years. With an initial donation and the support of the fair association board a “small but awesome” milking parlor is taking shape…

Caretakers make sweet discovery at George Washington’s estate

Caretakers make sweet discovery at George Washington’s estate – CBS News Watch CBS News Caretakers at George Washington’s Mt. Vernon estate stumbled on nearly three dozen glass bottles filled with cherries and berries from the founding father’s plantation. Scott MacFarlane…

Barbados residents brace as Beryl becomes Category 4 storm

Barbados residents brace as Beryl becomes Category 4 storm – CBS News Watch CBS News Hurricane Beryl, the first named storm of the season, has quickly strengthened to Category 4 strength as it barrels toward the Caribbean. CBS Philadelphia meteorologist…

Summer travel rush picks up for July 4

Summer travel rush picks up for July 4 – CBS News Watch CBS News The TSA has seen six of its busiest days in history just this June. Now, with Independence Day approaching, another surge of travelers is expected. Adam…

Democrats rally voters after debate

Democrats rally voters after debate – CBS News Watch CBS News Democrats are making efforts to reassure voters following President Biden’s lackluster performance at the first debate last week. But polling shows many are worried about Mr. Biden’s capability. Skyler…

St. Bernadette celebrates final Mass at in Evergreen Park

Parishioners of St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church in Evergreen Park celebrated a death and a rebirth Sunday. The church, a staple in the community since its 1947 foundation, closed its doors as a place of holy sanctuary and moved its tabernacle…

Justice Department presents plea deal to Boeing over alleged violations of deferred prosecution agreement

The Justice Department has presented Boeing with a plea deal after it accused the airplane manufacturer of violating the terms of a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement that was put in place following two 737 Max crashes in 2018 and 2019….

Winning momentum continues to elude Cubs

The Cubs’ Kyle Hendricks pitches during the first inning of Sunday’s 7-1 loss to the Brewers in Milwaukee. Associated Press MILWAUKEE — A weekend in Wisconsin is supposed to be an opportunity to escape problems for a few days and…

North Korea launches ballistic missile off its east coast, South Korea says

North Korea launched a ballistic missile off its east coast on Monday, South Korea’s military said, a day after the North vowed “offensive and overwhelming” responses to protest a new U.S. military drill with South Korea and Japan. South Korea’s…

Bruins bank on upside, heft as they try to replenish prospect pool

Bruins “We love looking at the upward trajectory of these players.” The Bruins are hoping Dean Letourneau realizes his potential as a top-six fixture in the NHL. (AP Photo/Steve Marcus) Don Sweeney and the Bruins’ front office found themselves in…

Everett man arrested for allegedly causing Squealing Pig fire

Local News 23-year-old Prasidda Baruwal allegedly set fire to the Mission Hill establishment, which was completely destroyed flames last week. A fire badly damaged the Squealing Pig in Mission Hill early Wednesday morning. Boston Fire Department A 23-year-old man from…

Hochul shows MTA ‘pride’ on day NYC congestion pricing would have begun

Congestion pricing may be on an indefinite pause, but Gov. Kathy Hochul still showed her MTA “pride” on Sunday while marching in the Pride March in Manhattan – the same day the tolling program would have gone into effect. The…

Three Atlanta restaurants that fed the Civil Rights Movement

The restaurant scene is integral to Atlanta culture. But as important as it is today, it was just as critical in the 1960s.  The passing of the Civil Rights Act in 1964 forbade discrimination in public places, including restaurants and…

Bolingbrook man injured in Naperville shooting

Naperville police are investigating an early morning shooting Sunday that injured a Bolingbrook man. Police were called to the 1500 block of Watkins Lane about 5:12 a.m. for a report of a gunshot. The caller reported that three people were…

Devers hits 2-run homer as Red Sox top Padres 4-1

Red Sox Rafael Devers of the Red Sox celebrates with teammates in the dugout after scoring on his two-run home run in the first inning. AP Photo/Steven Senne By KEN POWTAK, Associated Press June 30, 2024 | 4:42 PM BOSTON…

‘Unpredictable’ free agency is on tap around the NHL as part of a fast-tracked offseason

Detroit Red Wings right wing Patrick Kane, who won three Stanley Cup titles with the Blackhawks, is one of the many free-agent forwards looking for a home this offseason. Associated Press NHL free agency opens Monday, less than a week…

Here Comes the Sun: Courteney Cox and more

Here Comes the Sun: Courteney Cox and more – CBS News Watch CBS News Actor Courteney Cox sits down with Jonathan Vigliotti to discuss her cleaning product line “Homecourt.” Then, Seth Doane travels to Burgundy, France, to learn about the…

Biden allies rally behind him with a public show of support

Politics President Joe Biden, left, talks on the phone as he walks to board Air Force One at McGuire Air Force Base, Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Burlington County, N.J. AP Photo/Evan Vucci By THOMAS BEAUMONT and COLLEEN LONG, Associated…

What college protests looked like in Atlanta in 1960 vs 2024

Credit: Logan C. Ritchie As the Israel-Palestine war drags on, students across the United States have used their college campuses as catalysts for change.  After over 100 protestors were arrested at Columbia University in April, students across multiple colleges and…

Family of 13-year-old killed in shooting by Utica, N.Y. police demands accountability

The family of a 13-year-old boy who was shot and killed by police in central New York on Friday is demanding justice and accountability. New York Attorney General Letitia James’ office is investigating the shooting of Nyah Mway, who was…

Matt Waldron opens game with knuckleball to honor Tim Wakefield

Red Sox Waldron, the only active knuckleballer, sharpened his craft with Wakefield’s help. San Diego Padres pitcher Matt Waldron delivers a pitch against the Red Sox. Steven Senne/AP Photo As a kid in Omaha, Nebraska, San Diego Padres right-hander Matt…

Highland Park shooting victim’s family sues Smith & Wesson

Eduardo Uvaldo, 69, of Waukegan was one of the seven people killed in the mass shooting during Highland Park’s 2022 Independence Day parade. Courtesy of Chicago Sun-Times The family of a Waukegan man killed at Highland Park’s 2022 Fourth of…

UNICEF chief says Gaza crisis is “the most challenging environment for us”

UNICEF chief says Gaza crisis is “the most challenging environment for us” – CBS News Watch CBS News Catherine Russell, the UNICEF executive director, tells “Face the Nation” that the humanitarian crisis in Gaza is “the most challenging environment for…

Man run over by e-scooter rider outside Macy’s hospitalized with serious head trauma

A man riding an electric scooter ran over two pedestrians Saturday evening after he jumped the curb in the bustling tourist area of Herald Square, leaving one hospitalized in critical condition, according to the NYPD. Police said the crash came…

Hoyer feels Brissett is ‘perfect’ choice to mentor Maye

Patriots “He’s very endearing to his teammates; they love him.” Jacoby Brissett and Drake Maye will likely battle for the Patriots’ starting quarterback gig in training camp. (AP Photo/Steven Senne) The push for Drake Maye to be the Patriots’ starting…

Full transcript of “Face the Nation,” June 30, 2024

On this “Face the Nation” broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:  Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat  Sen. J.D. Vance of Ohio, a Republican CBS News correspondents Major Garrett and Jan Crawford Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut, a Democrat UNICEF executive…

6/30: Face the Nation – CBS News

6/30: Face the Nation – CBS News Watch CBS News This week on “Face the Nation,” days after President Biden’s disastrous debate performance, Democrats Maryland Gov. Wes Moore and Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut join “Face the Nation,” along with…

Elise Organic Ice Cream finds community at Morningside Farmer’s Market

Elise Organic Ice Cream founder Simone Elise Gordon, left. (Courtesy Elise Organic Ice Cream) Farmer’s markets in Atlanta are creating community and recognition for the bakers, recipe makers, and foodies of Atlanta. Elise Organic Ice Cream, a Black-owned small business…

Face the Nation: Himes, Russell, Brennan

Face the Nation: Himes, Russell, Brennan – CBS News Watch CBS News Missed the second half of the show? The latest on…Democratic Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut tells “Face the Nation” that while President Biden “did not perform the way…

Transcript: UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell on “Face the Nation,” June 30, 2024

The following is a transcript of an interview with UNICEF executive director Catherine Russell on “Face the Nation” that aired on June 30, 2024. MARGARET BRENNAN: We turn now to the executive director of the UN agency that helps disadvantaged…

Rep. Jim Himes says Americans know Biden’s “four-year record” is important more than debate

Rep. Jim Himes says Americans know Biden’s “four-year record” is important more than debate – CBS News Watch CBS News Democratic Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut tells “Face the Nation” that while President Biden “did not perform the way we…

Trump VP hopeful Sen. J.D. Vance says immunity “has to apply to the president”

Trump VP hopeful Sen. J.D. Vance says immunity “has to apply to the president” – CBS News Watch CBS News As the Supreme Court is set to rule on whether a former president is shielded from criminal immunity, potential Trump…

Zero chance” Supreme Court will rule that Trump has “absolute immunity,” Jan Crawford says

Zero chance” Supreme Court will rule that Trump has “absolute immunity,” Jan Crawford says – CBS News Watch CBS News With the Supreme Court set to rule on presidential immunity, CBS News legal correspondent Jan Crawford says that she foresees…

Local residents mixed on state’s private school vouchers

File Credit: Photo by CDC via Pexels When Gov. Brian Kemp signed a controversial school voucher bill into law earlier this year, it left some educators feeling apprehensive. In the wake of the bill, local residents are also feeling mixed…

Gov. Wes Moore says “I will not” seek 2024 Democratic nomination, says Biden isn’t dropping out

Gov. Wes Moore says “I will not” seek 2024 Democratic nomination, says Biden isn’t dropping out – CBS News Watch CBS News Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, a Democrat, tells “Face the Nation” that despite President Biden’s performance in the debate,…