Tigray Party Restores Pre-War Government in Threat to Northern Ethiopia Peace

May 5 (Reuters) – Tigray’s main political party reasserted control over the northern ⁠Ethiopian ⁠region’s political administration on Tuesday, following through ⁠on a threat to violate a key provision of the deal that ended a civil ​war with the federal government. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) said in a statement it had restored the …

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Utz potato chips sold nationwide recalled over salmonella risk

Utz Quality Foods is recalling some Zapp’s and Dirty brand potato chips due to potential salmonella contamination from an ingredient. The seasoning includes dry milk powder that could contain the organism, according to a May 4 recall notice from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Salmonella can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young …

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How anxieties in Gen Z women are being amplified and exploited

Freya India, a Substack writer who focuses on women and technology, says Gen Z women have grown up seeing themselves as “an object in a marketplace.” She talks to “CBS Mornings” about how she thinks social media and tech companies have amplified the generation’s anxieties and her hope for the future.

Key primary elections in Ohio and Indiana

Key primary elections in Ohio and Indiana – CBS News Watch CBS News Ohio and Indiana are holding primary elections as the 2026 midterms near. CBS News’ Fin Gómez reports.

What would a $20,000 debt consolidation loan cost monthly at today’s rates?

The idea of debt consolidation sounds straightforward, but the actual cost can vary more than you might expect. Muhammad Aqib/Getty Images There’s no question that today’s economic landscape is making it tough for borrowers to keep up with, much less get ahead of, their debt. Not only are credit card balances climbingbut credit card rates …

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See highlights from fashion’s biggest night at Met Gala

Stars shined at fashion’s biggest night of the year on Monday, the Met Gala. This year’s event was co-chaired by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams. Outside the museum, protesters gathered holding letters that spelled out “tax the rich.” Adriana Diaz reports.

Latest news as U.S. fights Iranian attacks in Strait of Hormuz

Latest news as U.S. fights Iranian attacks in Strait of Hormuz – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. is attempting to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz in an operation it says is separate and temporary. CBS News’ Aaron Navarro, Holly Williams and Elliot Ackerman have more.

UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of services. Here’s what to know.

UnitedHealthcare said on Tuesday it is eliminating “prior authorization” requirements for 30% of medical services that previously required insurer approval, a policy shift that could eliminate red tape and speed access to patient care. The move comes amid pressure on the health insurance industry to limit prior authorizations, the process by which health care providers …

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