Debunking misinformation about birth control

As the Supreme Court weighs access to the abortion pill, some doctors are sounding the alarm about a troubling trend of online misinformation involving birth control. Lauren Weber, health and science accountability reporter for The Washington Post, joins CBS News to explain.

Minimum wage for most California fast-food workers to rise on April 1

Thursday, March 28, 2024 3:28AM On April 1st, the wage for most fast-food workers in California will increase from the state’s current rate of $16 an hour to $20. FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — On April 1st, the wage for most fast-food workers in California will increase from the state’s current rate of $16 an hour to $20. “It’s good for the workers, definitely. The cost of living is going up. So, they get a better little increase in their check,” said Merced resident Francine Mestaz. Dillon Savory is the executive director for the Central Labor Council. He says employers are always pushing costs onto consumers, but it really comes down to the affordability crisis in California. “A lot of workers are not; they’re just trying to take care of their families. They’re not able to think about things beyond their day-to-day activity or week to week ability to take care of their loved ones,” explained Savory. Action News reached out to Chipotle Mexican Grill regarding the increase. A spokesperson declined our request for an interview but quoted the company’s Chief Financial and Administrative Officer as

Winning numbers drawn for $865 million Powerball jackpot

Thursday, March 28, 2024 4:34AM ABC7 Eyewitness News Stream Southern California’s News Leader and Original Shows 24/7 DES MOINES, Iowa — Nobody won Wednesday’s Powerball drawing so the jackpot is climbing to $935 million for Saturday. Powerball is your only shot right now at a massive payout approaching billion-dollar territory, after someone in New Jersey won the Mega Millions $1.13 billion prize this week. Wednesday’s Powerball drawing was for $865 million. The winning numbers were: 37, 46, 57, 60, 66 and the Powerball is 8. While nobody hit all six, there were three tickets with five winning numbers, for prizes of $1 million each, sold in Arizona, Pennsylvania and Texas. The Powerball jackpot has been growing for months. The last time someone won Powerball’s top prize was on New Year’s Day, meaning there have been 36 consecutive drawings without a winner. The game’s odds of 1 in 292.2 million are designed to create big jackpots that will grab attention and increase sales. The $865 million prize is for a sole winner who is paid over 30 years through an annuity. Winners usually opt for a

Star Wars March to May the 4th takes over the Empire State Building

Thursday, March 28, 2024 2:46AM Star Wars took over the Empire State Building with an out-of-this-world dynamic light show you’ll have to see to believe. NEW YORK CITY — As a participant in multiple affiliate marketing programs, Localish will earn a commission for certain purchases. See full disclaimer below* Star Wars ‘March to May the 4th’ kicked off last week with all new product announcements, fan experiences, and a dynamic light show displayed on the facade of the Empire State Building. Star Wars actor Hayden Christensen was on hand at the festivities for a special lighting ceremony alongside the infamous villain he portrays – Darth Vader. New products were revealed during the special day including the Imaginext Star Wars Darth Vader Bot, a special collaboration with the Dairy Farmers of America for their TruMoo Star Wars Blue Milk and numerous collectibles, toys and gadgets that Star Wars fans of all ages will love. Closing out the event, New Yorkers were treated to a once-in-a-lifetime dynamic light show on the Empire State Building. The five-minute spectacle highlighted iconic scenes from the Star Wars films and series

Baltimore Key Bridge collapse: Dad of 3 who lived in Maryland for 19 years among missing workers

BALTIMORE, Md. — The bodies of two construction workers have been recovered while four others remain missing and are presumed dead after a cargo ship struck Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, sending the workers into the water. Eight workers were fixing potholes on the span when the ship hit the bridge around 1:30 a.m. Tuesday. The workers plunged into the frigid water, and two were rescued, officials said. Search and rescue efforts for the workers were suspended Tuesday evening, with operations shifting to a recovery phase, officials said. RELATED: Officials stopped traffic onto Baltimore’s Key Bridge before collapse: ‘These people are heroes’ “Based on the length of time that we’ve gone in the search, the extensive search efforts that we put into it, the water temperature — at this point, we do not believe that we’re going to find any of these individuals still alive,” Rear Adm. Shannon Gilreath told reporters Tuesday evening. A cargo ship is stuck under the part of the structure of the Francis Scott Key Bridge after the ship hit the bridge Tuesday March 26, 2024, in Baltimore, Md. (AP Photo/Steve

How Shohei Ohtani’s gambling scandal compares to Pete Rose’s

Thursday is opening day for most of Major League Baseball, but the alleged gambling scandal involving the interpreter of LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is drawing attention away from the diamond. Ohtani denied ever placing any bets on sporting events and said he was a victim of theft. Keith O’Brien, author of “Charlie Hustle,” joins CBS News to unpack baseball’s biggest gambling scandal since Pete Rose’s.

Hunter Biden’s tax case heads to a California courtroom as his defense seeks to have it tossed out

By STEFANIE DAZIO and LINDSAY WHITEHURST (Associated Press) LOS ANGELES (AP) — Attorneys for Hunter Biden were expected in court Wednesday in Los Angeles, where he is accused in what prosecutors call a four-year scheme to avoid paying $1.4 million in taxes while living an extravagant lifestyle. President Joe Biden’s son has pleaded not guilty to the nine felony and misdemeanor tax offenses. He’s asking the judge to toss out the case, arguing that the prosecution was politically motivated, was tainted by leaks from IRS agents who claimed publicly the case was mishandled and includes some allegations from before he moved to California. He has also been charged in Delaware with lying on a federal form to buy a gun in 2018 by saying he wasn’t using or addicted to illegal drugs, even though he has acknowledged being addicted to crack cocaine at the time. He has pleaded not guilty in that case, which also accuses him of possessing the gun illegally. Both cases are overseen by special counsel David Weiss and now have tentative trials scheduled for June, though defense attorneys are also trying

Draymond Green ejected from Warriors-Magic game

ORLANDO, Fla. — Less than four minutes into the Warriors’ contest against the Magic in the Kia Center, Draymond Green got ejected. Green, arguing with official Ray Acosta, got assessed a pair of technical fouls in rapid succession. The faces of his teammates in front of Golden State’s bench expressed mild bewilderment. Green hadn’t been ejected from a game since he returned from his indefinite suspension for reckless on-court behavior. Just days ago, Steve Kerr praised the veteran big man for his composure and leadership. “He’s walked the line perfectly,” Kerr said on March 24. “Gotten a couple techs for yelling at the refs, but he has not crossed that line, nor do I expect him to. I hate that that happened to Rudy (Gobert) and to (Jusuf) Nurkic. I hate that that happened to Jordan. I’ve said this many times, I hate that all that happened. But I couldn’t be more proud with the way Draymond has responded, and he’s gotten his career and his life back on track. It’s wonderful.” Green’s ejection came with 8:24 left in the first quarter. His ninth and

From the archives: Richard Serra’s towering steel art

Artist and sculptor Richard Serra, famed for making large-scale artworks from giant curved walls of steel, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the age of 85. In this “Sunday Morning” report originally broadcast December 6, 1998, correspondent Martha Teichner talked with the artist about the disorienting effects of his massive constructions, and toured exhibits of Serra’s “Torqued Ellipses” at the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles, and “The Snake” at the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain.

Warriors shock Magic despite Draymond Green’s ejection

ORLANDO, Fla. — Steph Curry keeled over with his hands on his knees. He tugged the neck of his jersey over his red face, visibly upset that his long-time teammate got himself tossed. Draymond Green, the Warriors’ embattled defensive star, got ejected less than four minutes into Wednesday night’s game for arguing with official Ray Acosta. But Curry and the Warriors recovered from the early, Green-imposed drama. In fact, they never trailed after Green headed to the locker room. In a tight fourth quarter, Andrew Wiggins dropped 13 points and Curry (17 points, 10 rebounds) celebrated a step-back 3 that clinched a 101-93 victory. On the second night of a back-to-back, when everything could’ve gone south, the Warriors (38-34) pulled out a win over the contending Magic. “It was a gutsy effort in tough circumstances,” Steve Kerr said after Golden State’s win. With 8:24 in the first quarter, Green earned his fourth ejection of the season — and his first since returning from his indefinite suspension. Kerr said that Green “deserved” the ejection, and that he’s confident he’ll bounce back. The coach recently praised Green

Baltimore bridge collapse: What we know about the missing workers as recovery efforts continue

BALTIMORE, Md. — Two bodies were recovered from a red pickup truck found in the water near the middle span of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge, Maryland State Police said during a press briefing Wednesday. The two men were located by divers shortly before 10 a.m. Wednesday, according to Roland Butler Jr., superintendent for Maryland State Police. The truck was submerged in approximately 25 feet of water, he said. Since the collapse, crews have been searching the water for six people who are now presumed dead. The two victims found Wednesday were identified by police as Alejandro Hernandez Fuentes, 35, a native of Mexico who lived in Baltimore, and Dorlian Ronial Castillo Cabrera, 26, a native of Guatemala who lived in Dundalk. They were both construction workers, authorities said. One was identified by a driver’s license in his pocket and the other by fingerprint, authorities said. Other workers who remain unaccounted for are believed to be from Mexico and Honduras. The workers were fixing potholes on the bridge when it plunged into the frigid water early Tuesday. Two people were also pulled from the water