Researchers predict slightly fewer hurricanes than usual this season

Researchers predict slightly fewer hurricanes than usual this season – CBS News Watch CBS News This Atlantic hurricane season might be less busy than what’s typical. Researchers with Colorado State University are estimating 13 named storms in the Atlantic basin this year.

Judge says Pentagon must restore press access

A federal judge ruled the Defense Department violated a court order requiring it to ease stringent restrictions imposed on reporters who cover the Pentagon and blocked a new press policy issued by the department last month. U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman again sided with the New York Times and its reporter Julian Barnes, who filed …

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Judge Rejects Bid to Stop Arizona’s Prosecution of Kalshi on Wagering Charges

PHOENIX (AP) — A federal judge has denied a request from prediction market operator Kalshi to bar Arizona prosecutors from moving forward with a criminal case, alleging the company is operating an illegal betting platform in the state. In a decision Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Michael Liburdi also denied Kalshi’s request for a ruling saying …

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Kennedy Broadens Vaccine Advisory Panel’s Role to Focus on Risks

CHICAGO, April 9 (Reuters) – U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy ⁠Jr. ⁠on Thursday issued a new charter for ⁠a CDC vaccine advisory committee that expands the role of the panel to include a ​focus on vaccine risks and supposed gaps in vaccine safety evidence. The charter, signed by Kennedy on March 31 and posted …

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Israel issues new evacuation orders for Beirut suburbs

Israel issues new evacuation orders for Beirut suburbs – CBS News Watch CBS News Sources tell CBS News that the U.S. will host diplomatic talks to craft a ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel. BBC Middle East correspondent Hugo Bachega joins CBS News with the latest.