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President Biden on Tuesday marked Holocaust Remembrance Day, when Israel commemorates the millions of Jews murdered during the Holocaust. In a speech, Mr. Biden condemned antisemitism and criticized recent protests at college campuses. Ed O’Keefe reports.

The adult film star at the center of former President Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial took the stand Tuesday. Stormy Daniels described her alleged sexual encounter with Trump in 2006, and why she accepted a $130,000 “hush money” payment. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman joins to unpack the proceedings.

The trial start date was originally scheduled for May 20.

The body of a sixth construction worker was recovered from the Key Bridge wreckage site in Baltimore Tuesday.

Starbucks, once one of America’s most cherished brands, is in a rut. Even long-time former CEO Howard Schultz is worried.

Now’s the time to upgrade your computer monitor to the 49-inch Samsung Odyssey G9 curved OLED.

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Hello, dear readers. I am back after taking a brief sabbatical from my column, a first in 22 years. Several weeks ago, my column featured five areas that highlighted the subject of aging as reflected in digital and print media, podcasts, webinars, research reports and more.   Here are five more areas that indicate the pervasiveness and relevance of the subject. It’s a bird’s eye overview from just one person’s perspective and is not based on formal analytics.  Public policy: One example is the Congressional bill entitled Protecting Older Workers Against Age Discrimination Act (POWADA) of 2023. With bipartisan support, this bill is in response to a 2009 Supreme Court ruling that made it more difficult to prove claims of illegal biases under the Age Discrimination in Employment Act. Since 2009, older workers must prove that age is the deciding factor in the employment decision, rather than just one of the factors. This is a higher burden of proof than needed for other types of job discrimination claims. “ This bill helps level the playing field for older workers and restores their ability to fight back

SAN JOSE – Weeks, even months, of waiting by the San Jose Sharks and their fans will end later today when the NHL conducts its draft lottery just outside New York City. By finishing with the NHL’s worst record at 19-54-9, the Sharks have a 25.5% chance of coming away with the No. 1 overall selection and earning the right to draft Boston University center Macklin Celebrini. Celebrini’s playing style, detailed game, and competitive nature have drawn comparisons to former Chicago Blackhawks captain and three-time Stanley Cup winner Jonathan Toews. The Sharks also have a 18.8% chance of winding up with the second overall pick, and a 55.7% chance of having the third overall selection. The lottery begins at 3:30 p.m. (PDT) and will be televised in the U.S. on ESPN and streamed on ESPN+. Here are five things to know about today’s draft lottery. 1. HISTORY SUGGESTS: Every year from 2016 to 2020, the NHL held three lottery draws to determine the first three spots in the draft order. Under those rules, the team that had the worst record ended up with the No.

Lauren Sausser | KFF Health News (TNS) CHARLESTON, S.C. — When he recently walked into the dental clinic at the Medical University of South Carolina donning a bright-blue pullover with “In Our DNA SC” embroidered prominently on the front, Lee Moultrie said, two Black women stopped him to ask questions. “It’s a walking billboard,” said Moultrie, a health care advocate who serves on the community advisory board for In Our DNA SC, a study underway at the university that aims to enroll 100,000 South Carolinians — including a representative percentage of Black people — in genetics research. The goal is to better understand how genes affect health risks such as cancer and heart disease. Moultrie, who is Black and has participated in the research project himself, used the opportunity at the dental clinic to encourage the women to sign up and contribute their DNA. He keeps brochures about the study in his car and at the barbershop he visits weekly for this reason. It’s one way he wants to help solve a problem that has plagued the field of genetics research for decades: The data

By Melissa Lambarena | NerdWallet Using a credit card to make purchases is straightforward, but understanding the ins and outs of how exactly they work can be more complicated. On the back end, credit card issuers can take certain liberties that impact your cards’ features. If you dig into the fine print, you’ll find that card issuers generally mention they can make certain account decisions at their discretion. There are also unwritten liberties issuers can take, potentially in your favor. For instance, an issuer may be cooperative when you request lower interest rates, a higher credit limit or a switch to a different card entirely. The more you understand your credit cards, the better you can navigate them. Here are a few facts about credit cards that are good to know. 1. Some credit card terms can change with little if any warning You may become accustomed to certain perks, rewards, fees or even interest rates over time, but those features can change — some more quickly than others. You’ll often find language supporting this in a card’s terms and conditions. For significant changes —

TikTok and ByteDance claim the law violates users’ First Amendment rights. By Rachel Scott Tuesday, May 7, 2024 7:25PM TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance filed a lawsuit against the federal government over its potential ban of the social media platform. TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance filed a lawsuit against the federal government Tuesday over its potential ban of the social media platform in the United States. In the lawsuit, TikTok and ByteDance claim the law signed by President Joe Biden last month that would force the company to sell the platform to a non-Chinese company in nine to 12 months or face a ban in the U.S. violates users’ First Amendment rights. Biden signed the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which was part of a massive foreign aid package passed by Congress, on April 24. The White House did not immediately comment on the lawsuit. This is a developing story. Please check back for updates. Copyright © 2024 ABC News Internet Ventures. Top Stories

LOS ANGELES — Some of the biggest stars in country music, including Luke Bryan, Jelly Roll and Lainey Wilson, surprised 30 of America’s best music teachers who’ve been selected as this year’s CMA Foundation Music Teachers of Excellence. In celebration of Teacher Appreciation Week, the country artists, including Kelsea Ballerini, Cody Johnson, Ashley McBryde, Keith Urban and others recorded video messages congratulating this year’s honorees, which were played at each teacher’s school. This year’s Music Teachers of Excellence class represents teachers from all over the U.S., including California, Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois and more. Each teacher honored receives a $5,000 grant, with half of the money going toward their classroom needs and music programs and the other half going toward their personal expenses. The teachers also get to attend the Music Teachers of Excellence Ceremony in Nashville which will be held September 17 this year at the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum. “We are immensely proud to celebrate these 30 remarkable music educators as part of our Music Teachers of Excellence program,” said Tiffany Kerns, CMA Foundation Executive Director. “These teachers consistently go above

The Walt Disney Co. swung to a loss in its second quarter because of restructuring and impairment charges, but its adjusted profit topped expectations and its streaming business turned a profit. Theme parks also continued to do well and the company boosted its outlook for the year. While Disney said Tuesday that it foresees its overall streaming business softening in the current quarter due to its platform in India, Disney+Hotstar, it expects its combined streaming businesses to be profitable in the fourth quarter and to be a meaningful future growth driver for the company, with further improvements in profitability in fiscal 2025. The direct-to-consumer business, which includes Disney+ and Hulu, posted quarterly operating income of $47 million compared with a loss of $587 million a year earlier. Revenue rose 13% to $5.64 billion. For the combined streaming businesses, which includes Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+, second-quarter operating loss shrunk to $18 million from $659 million, while revenue improved to $6.19 billion from $5.51 billion. Disney+ core subscribers climbed by more than 6% in the second quarter. Yet the improved picture for Disney on streaming arrives with

Apple is hoping its latest iPad lineup will breathe new life into its sluggish tablet market. In a pre-recorded live streamed event from its Cupertino, California headquarters, the company introduced the latest versions of its iPad Pro and iPad Air tablets and an all-new Apple Pencil Pro. CEO Tim Cook said the announcement marked “the biggest day for iPad since its introduction.” EDITOR’S NOTE: The video above is from a previous broadcast and will be updated. At the heart of the new iPad Pro is Apple’s new custom M4 processor, which delivers 4 times the performance as its existing iPad Pro models. Considering Apple’s latest MacBook lineup currently runs on the M3 chip, this is, as Cook put it, an “outrageously powerful chip for AI.” The company is expected to show off its first batch of AI-tools for the iPhone and iPad at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference in June. The latest iPad Pro comes in two sizes: 11 inches and 13 inches. Apple said the 11-inch model is its thinnest yet, at 5.1 mm, and less than a pound. The display combines two OLED

56-year-old Jessie Hager was arrested by the Visalia Police Department in connection to the fire. Tuesday, May 7, 2024 7:21PM A South Valley restaurant is one step closer to opening its doors again after a fire destroyed it just over a year ago. VISALIA, Calif. (KFSN) — A South Valley restaurant is one step closer to opening its doors again after a fire destroyed it just over a year ago. Alejandra’s Mexican Restaurant in Visalia shared a Facebook post that mentions their gratitude for the community’s support. The restaurant was one of three businesses impacted by the fire last spring. 56-year-old Jessie Hager was arrested by the Visalia Police Department in connection to the fire. Police say he had a long history with law enforcement. RELATED: Man sentenced for fire that destroyed multiple Visalia businesses Now, the Downtown Visalia business looks to open again in the near future after spending the last 12 months rebuilding. Copyright © 2024 KFSN-TV. All Rights Reserved. Top Stories

Group of Democrats from states including Minnesota, Nevada and Pennsylvania urges Biden “to use all tools at your disposal” to address border security issues.

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An American army sergeant has been detained in Russia, accused of stealing from a woman. The Pentagon says Staff Sgt. Gordon Black was stationed in South Korea when he traveled to a Russian city not far from the Chinese and North Korean borders. Black’s mother told CBS News he was visiting his girlfriend. CBS News national security correspondent David Martin has more.

Israeli forces have seized control of the Gaza side of the Rafah border crossing, a place where some aid had been making its way to civilians. Tanks moved in on the area just hours after Hamas said it accepted the terms of a Qatari-Egyptian proposed cease-fire plan. Israel ultimately rejected the proposal, saying the deal didn’t meet its core demands. More from correspondent Imtiaz Tyab.

By SAMY MAGDY, MELANIE LIDMAN and LEE KEATH (Associated Press) CAIRO (AP) — An Israeli tank brigade seized control of Gaza’s vital Rafah border crossing Tuesday as Israel brushed off urgent warnings from close allies and launched an incursion into the southern city even as cease-fire negotiations with Hamas remained on a knife’s edge. The U.N. warned of a potential collapse of the flow of aid to Palestinians from the closure of Rafah and the other main crossing into Gaza, Kerem Shalom, at a time when officials say northern Gaza is experiencing “full-blown famine.” The Israeli foray overnight came after hours of whiplash in the now 7-month-old Israel-Hamas war, with Hamas saying Monday it accepted an Egyptian-Qatari mediated cease-fire proposal. Israel, however, insisted the deal did not meet its core demands. Hamas has been designated as a terrorist organization by the United States, Canada and the European Union. The high-stakes diplomatic moves and military brinkmanship left a glimmer of hope alive — if only barely — for a deal to bring at least a pause in the war, which has killed more than 34,700 Palestinians, according to local health