Michael Tilson Thomas, a leading American conductor for a half-century who headed orchestras in Buffalo, Miami, London and San Francisco while also composing, died Wednesday. He was 81. Tilson Thomas had surgery for a brain tumor in 2021 and resumed his career, then said in February 2025 the tumor had returned. He conducted his final …
Completing a debt relief program is a big step, but it doesn’t automatically close the door on collection activity. Wong Yu Liang/Getty Images A mix of record-high credit card balances, persistent (and rising) inflationand elevated credit card rates is pushing more borrowers to seek help managing their debt right now. In turn, debt relief programs …
WASHINGTON, April 23 (Reuters) – Three Democratic U.S. senators asked a federal watchdog to probe if the head of the Federal Aviation Administration violated his ethics agreement by delaying a stock divestiture after his departure as CEO of Republic Airways. Senators Maria Cantwell, Tammy Duckworth and Ed Markey on Thursday asked if FAA Administrator Bryan …
Spirit Airlines is in advanced bailout discussions with the Trump administration, sources familiar with the negotiations told CBS News. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Washington — Sen. Tom Cotton is pushing new legislation to grant operators of the nation’s most sensitive infrastructure the authority to defend against and stop potentially hostile drones in real time, arguing that current law leaves our power grid and wastewater plants, along with other high-risk sites exposed to emerging aerial threats. The bill, dubbed …
Mortgage interest rates have changed from where they were at the end of March, providing new opportunities for buyers and owners hoping to refinance. Adam Kazmierski/adamkaz/Getty Images Just when borrowers resigned themselves to a continuous rise in the mortgage interest rate market, something surprising happened in recent days – mortgage interest rates actually declined again. …
Iran releases video appearing to show seizure of 2 ships in Strait of Hormuz – CBS News Watch CBS News Iran has released video of its forces seizing two container ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claims it’s retaliation for the U.S. capture of two vessels this week. Charlie D’Agata reports.
A close look at the U.S.-Mexico border as crossings hit 55-year low – CBS News Watch CBS News Illegal crossings along the U.S.-Mexico border have fallen to a 55-year low after skyrocketing several years ago. It comes amid a violent crackdown this year by the Trump administration in some major U.S. cities. Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports.
In the series “USA to Z,” “CBS Mornings” looks at how the nonprofit Big Brothers Big Sisters of America has provided opportunities and mentorship for more than a century. Steve Hartman reports.
California governor race heats up after Swalwell’s exit – CBS News Watch CBS News California’s gubernatorial hopefuls joined a debate on Wednesday after Rep. Eric Swalwell dropped out of the race. The New York Times’ Laurel Rosenhall joins CBS News with more details.