Judge continues to block Justice Department’s $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund

Alexandria, Virginia — A federal judge on Friday continued to block the Justice Department’s nearly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund, expressing skepticism with the Trump administration’s claims that the controversial program is not moving forward. U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema granted a preliminary injunction that indefinitely prevents the Trump administration from creating or operating the controversial …

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Police respond to active shooter in Midland, Texas

Police are responding to an active shooter in Midland, Texas, on Friday morning, according to the city’s police chief, and officials say multiple people have been sent to local and regional hospitals. Midland Police Chief Greg Snow said in a social media post that officers heard gunfire coming from a building in the southwestern part …

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Which CD term is best right now? Here are 4 to consider.

There are four specific CD interest rates and terms that savers should strongly consider this month. Getty Images/iStockphoto There are several advantageous features of a certificate of deposit (CD) accountespecially in today’s uncertain economic environment. CDs come with fixed interest rates that won’t change even if market conditions do. And those rates are exponentially higher …

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Meta provides military veterans with AI smart glasses

Meta provides military veterans with AI smart glasses – CBS News Watch CBS News Tech giant Meta is donating smart glasses to blind veterans. Meta President Dina Powell McCormick and UFC president and Meta board member Dana White share how they believe the glasses could help veterans with vision impairments.

US to Give Poland New $4 Billion Loan for Arms Purchases, PAP Reports

WARSAW, June 12 (Reuters) – The U.S. ⁠will ⁠give Poland a new $4 ⁠billion loan from the Foreign Military Financing ​programme, U.S. Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security ‌Thomas DiNanno said on ‌Friday during the inaugural flight of F-35 jets ⁠bought from ⁠the U.S. DiNanno told PAP news agency the U.S. would ​offer …

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Shawn Hatosy on playing fan favorite Dr. Jack Abbot on “The Pitt”

Actor Shawn Hatosy went from guest star to Emmy Award-winning fan favorite as Dr. Jack Abbot on the hit medical drama “The Pitt.” Dr. Abbot “is very calm in the face of chaos and he can handle anything, but he’s struggling, as is Robby, and they have to come together,” Hatosy tells “CBS Mornings.”

FDA clears emergency use of drug to fight screwworm infections in pets

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration granted emergency use authorization for nitenpyram, a medication to treat New World screwworm infestations in dogs and cats. It is the first generic animal drug approved for use against the flesh-eating parasite. Nitenpyram tablets can be used in dogs and cats that weigh at least two pounds and are at least …

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