Banker’s Payments to Big Names in Brasilia Stoke Election Tensions

By Ricardo Brito and Lisandra Paraguassu BRASILIA, April 9 (Reuters) – A Brazilian banker arrested last ⁠month ⁠on fraud allegations had paid millions to powerful ⁠figures across the political spectrum, tax records reviewed by Reuters show, during a period when his bank was ​seeking to avoid liquidation. The payments add to the chances that a …

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Kuwait Condemns Drone Attacks on Vital Facilities, Iran Denies Involvement

CAIRO, April 9 (Reuters) – Kuwait ⁠condemned ⁠what it described ⁠as drone attacks by Iran and ​its proxies targeting vital facilities in the ‌country on Thursday evening, ‌calling the strikes a violation ⁠of ⁠its sovereignty and airspace, the foreign ministry said ​in a statement. Earlier on Thursday, Kuwait’s state news agency reported a National Guard …

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Top Democrats gather for Al Sharpton’s conference in New York

Top Democrats gather for Al Sharpton’s conference in New York – CBS News Watch CBS News Top Democrats who may be considering 2028 presidential bids are appearing in New York City for Al Sharpton’s National Action Network Conference this week. CBS News political director Fin Gómez has more.

Details on experiment using Artemis II crew’s bone marrow

The Artemis II crew is conducting several experiments over the course of their mission, including one involving the astronauts’ bone marrow that could reshape the practice of medicine here on Earth. Donald Ingber, founding director of the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering, joined “The Takeout” to discuss.

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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