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Stellantis and Intel heads resign, adding to record-breaking CEO step-downs this year – CBS News Watch CBS News A record number of CEOs have left their roles in 2024, according to an analysis by a career transitioning firm. Stellantis and Intel’s CEOs contributed to the trend this week as the companies face declining stock prices. Andy Challenger, senior vice president of Challenger, Gray & Christmas, joins “The Daily Report” to discuss. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

A large sewage spill prompted the closure of ocean waters near Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point Tuesday. Approximately 3,375 gallons of sewage were spilled into the ocean due to a breakage in a main lift station sewer line, according to the OC Health Care Agency. The spill forced the closure of the open coastal area spanning 1,500 feet upcoast to 1,500 feet downcoast of the Salt Creek. The ruptured sewer line has since been repaired, but the closure will remain in effect out of caution, health officials said. Visitors will not be allowed to swim, surf or dive into the affected waters during this time. The city’s health inspection team will monitor water quality along the affected beach sites. The swimming areas will remain closed until results meet safe water quality standards. Ocean waters off Salt Creek Beach were closed to the public following a massive sewage spill on Dec. 3, 2024. (OC Health Care Agency) DANA POINT, CA – Warning signs were posted at Salt Creek Beach in Dana Point, CA following a sewage spill. (Photo by Paul Bersebach/Digital First Media/Orange County Register

The cost of convenience is adding up for millions of fast-food customers in the United States. Online food delivery has become a trillion — yes, trillion — dollar business. But with each order comes a slew of fees that can quickly take the cost of an otherwise quick, affordable meal and make it less quick and less affordable. According to Chowhound, delivery services often include fees that aren’t immediately obvious. They can range from service fees to small order fees and even higher menu prices compared to in-store purchases. “While you might be able to grab a meal in-person from one of the cheapest fast-food chains in the U.S. for under $10, it’s exceedingly rare to spend less than $20 on delivery once tax, tip, and fees are applied,” the food industry news website notes. A delivery worker carries a DoorDash bag in New York, US, on Monday, April 29, 2024. DoorDash Inc. is scheduled to release earnings figures on May 1. Photographer: Yuki Iwamura/Bloomberg via Getty Images In addition to these hidden fees, there’s the standard delivery charge. Those vary by service and distance

“I’m a very fortunate human being.” That was the message Jerry Heath had for the California Lottery after winning a life-changing $44.3 million Powerball jackpot. Heath, a retired Long Beach police detective and U.S. Army veteran, purchased his winning ticket at a Ralphs in Dana Point for a drawing held in August. A graduate of Cal State Long Beach — previously Long Beach State College — Heath said he came from humble roots and a low-income upbringing. He said he plays the lottery for fun and to support the overarching mission to support California’s public education system. The money, Heath says, won’t change his priorities or the person he is today. Southern California teen hits big lottery payout during concert road trip “I can’t forget where I came from now that I’m a multimillionaire,” Heath said. “I don’t really travel; playing the lottery is my only luxury.” He told Lottery officials that he plans to share the winnings with his daughter and grandchildren, while still allowing himself the excitement of playing lottery games. He was a daily lottery player before winning the Powerball — now

Daddy Yankee and his wife of nearly 30 years, Mireddys González, are getting divorced. The “Gasolina” rapper, who retired from performing last year to rededicate his life to his Christian faith, announced the split Monday on his Instagram story. “After more than two decades of marriage and after many months of trying to save my marriage, which my wife and I share, today my lawyers responded to the divorce petition received from Mireddys,” Yankee wrote in Spanish. He added that he respects González’s decision and that their family remains their priority. The rapper has three grown children, two of whom he shares with González. “This is not an easy time, but I understand that it is part of my life process,” he added, noting that it was time to “accept and continue.” The Grammy nominee called his faith in Christ his “refuge” and “constant guide” as he and González attempted to work out their differences: “Now more than ever I trust that God has a purpose for every stage of our lives.” Yankee called his Instagram post the only statement he would make about his

Former world champion Israel Vázquez, a Mexican boxing star known “El Magnífico,” died Monday night at the age of 46, World Boxing Council president Mauricio Sulaimán confirmed. The three-time world champion in the super bantamweight division starred in a fierce trio of fights against Rafael Márquez, brother of Juan Manuel Márquez. The bouts were true Mexican boxing classics that left both fighters physically scarred, as neither of them was the same after those three duels in the span of a year. Vázquez’s boxing career ended with a 44-5 record, including 32 knockouts. He was champion of the International Boxing Federation from 2004 to 2005 and twice of the World Boxing Council from 2005 to 2008. Vázquez’s career also included three fights against Oscar “Chololo” Larios, a former world champion and stablemate of then rising star Saul “Canelo” Álvarez, winning two bouts and losing one. “Israel Vázquez finally rests in peace,” Sulaimán, of the WBC, posted on social media. “May God give strength and support to his wife Laura, his children, family and friends in these difficult moments. Thank you champion for leaving such a special

In the right-field Stadium Club at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday afternoon, where dozens of media members gathered for yet another introductory news conference welcoming a star player to the organization, the Dodgers flexed their financial muscles with businesslike handshakes and celebratory smiles. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman and general manager Brandon Gomes sat beside their latest blockbuster acquisition, two-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Blake Snell, and his powerhouse agent, Scott Boras. They watched the 31-year-old left-hander, signed last week to a five-year, $182 million contract, slip into a white Dodgers jersey amid the flicker of cameras. And, barely a month after winning the franchise’s second World Series in the last five seasons (and first since 1988 that came in a full season and with a championship parade), they put the rest of the baseball world back on notice. Their pockets remain deep. Their ambitions remain vast. And with the chance to cement a dynasty now thrust upon them, their willingness to spend doesn’t appear to be waning. In Snell, the Dodgers took their biggest weakness from this October’s World Series run — a lack

Lee Ramer, a longtime Los Angeles arts leader and early champion of L.A. as a cultural capital, died at home Sunday, her family said. She was 90. Ramer served on the Los Angeles Cultural Affairs Commission from 1994 to 2013, eventually becoming the group’s president. Her service in city government began in 1978 with her work as cultural affairs assistant and deputy to former City Councilman Joel Wachs for 17 years. “Lee Ramer and Patty Wilson were my cultural affairs ambassadors, and they articulated the importance of the arts,” said Wachs, now president of the Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts in New York City. “There was no shortage of people going out and saying the police were important. Or the firefighters. But there was a dearth of people who would say the arts were important. We took it on as a priority, and Lee Ramer was an ambassador to the arts community that we valued the arts and would render support.” Born Ina Lee Brown on April 27, 1934, in Stamford, Conn., she majored in political science at Wellesley College in Massachusetts and

December 3, 2024 / 7:07 PM EST / CBS/AP Debbie Nelson, the mother of rapper Eminem and whose rocky relationship with her son was known widely through his hit song lyrics, has died. She was 69. Dennis Dennehy, a representative for Eminem, confirmed Nelson’s death to CBS News Detroit in an email. No cause of death was provided. Nelson had battled lung cancer. Nelson’s fraught relationship with her son, whose real name is Marshall Mathers III, has been no secret since the Detroit rapper became a star. FILE – Debbie Nelson, mother of rap star Eminem, appears in Mount Clemens, Michigan, on April 10, 2001. Paul Sancya / AP Eminem disparaged his mother in songs such as the 2002 single “Cleaning Out My Closet.” Eminem sings, “Witnessin’ your momma poppin’ prescription pills in the kitchen. Bitchin’ that someone’s always goin’ through her purse and shit’s missin’. Goin’ through public housing systems, victim of Münchausen’s Syndrome. My whole life I was made to believe I was sick when I wasn’t.” In lyrics from his Oscar-winning hit “Lose Yourself” from the movie “8 Mile,” his feelings seem to

PSQ Holdings, an online commerce and payments company that describes itself as “valuing life, family and liberty,” saw its shares shoot up more than 270% on Tuesday amid news that Donald Trump Jr. is joining its board of directors.  PSQ, based in West Palm Beach, Florida, operates PublicSquare, an e-commerce platform that offers a range of consumer goods and services. The company, which also sells baby products under the EveryLife brand, describes its mission as one that “connects patriotic Americans to high-quality businesses that share their values, both online and in their local communities.” “With a rapidly growing marketplace and payments ecosystem, PublicSquare has a distinct position in the market based on the core tenets of our nation’s founding, paired with a results-driven management team,” Trump Jr. said in a statement. “The American people have affirmed the importance of liberty, and PublicSquare is at the forefront of this movement.” In a news release, PublicSquare CEO Michael Seifert said Trump Jr., the son of President-elect Donald Trump, is focused on creating a “cancel-proof” economy. He also touted Trump Jr.’s business experience and highlighted his “leadership” in

Doctors say Texas abortion ban is causing preventable deaths – CBS News Watch CBS News According to new reporting from ProPublica, Texas’ strict abortion ban is leading to preventable deaths. ProPublica reporter Lizzie Presser joins “America Decides” to unpack her findings. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

The cost of convenience is adding up for millions of fast-food customers in the United States. Online food delivery has become a trillion — yes, trillion — dollar business. But with each order comes a slew of fees that can quickly take the cost of an otherwise quick, affordable meal and make it less quick and less affordable. According to Chowhound, delivery services often include fees that aren’t immediately obvious. They can range from service fees to small order fees and even higher menu prices compared to in-store purchases. “While you might be able to grab a meal in-person from one of the cheapest fast-food chains in the U.S. for under $10, it’s exceedingly rare to spend less than $20 on delivery once tax, tip, and fees are applied,” the food industry news website notes. A delivery worker carries a DoorDash bag in New York, US, on Monday, April 29, 2024. DoorDash Inc. is scheduled to release earnings figures on May 1. Photographer: Yuki Iwamura/Bloomberg via Getty Images In addition to these hidden fees, there’s the standard delivery charge. Those vary by service and distance

A San Fernando Valley man who pretended to be European nobility has agreed to plead guilty to allegations that he operated a Ponzi scheme that targeted the Filipino community, including many elderly church parishioners, taking nearly $6 million from them in the process. Sylvein William Maximilian D’Habsburg XVII of West Hills will plead guilty to one count of wire fraud, the U.S. Department of Justice announced in a news release. While D’Habsburg’s name is reminiscent of European nobility, he instead had his name legally changed to this, and “he is not a descendant of the Holy Roman emperors and the Austrian emperors,” a DOJ spokesperson confirmed to KTLA. The 48-year-old pseudo-noble apparently didn’t have the royals’ fortunes either, as he took nearly $6 million from people who thought they were investing in artificial intelligence technology that could predict the future and detect a COVID-19 infection using only a video recording, the DOJ said. Using two companies, Wild Rabbit Technologies LLC and BAI Intelligence LLC, D’Habsburg sought investors to join what he said was about $500 million in investments “from retired pro athletes and other noteworthy

The exodus that would define this cycle for USC started almost six months ahead of Wednesday’s early signing day, just as its recruiting efforts were rolling and its 2025 class had climbed into the top five. Lincoln Riley and his USC staff had set out over the last year to stake their claim outside the bounds of Southern California, an approach far removed from that of his predecessors. Heading into the summer, though, the Trojans’ out-of-state pursuits appeared to be humming along. Three five-star prospects, all from the state of Georgia, had committed to play at USC. A flood of other commits from the Southeast followed. The Trojans looked, as of early June, to be headed in an elite direction on the recruiting trail, marching toward the sort of rarefied air that had recently eluded Riley. Then, the two crown jewels of that group — defensive linemen Justus Terry and Isaiah Gibson, each top 10 prospects from the Peach State — pulled their commitments. Over the course of 24 hours, the challenges of keeping such a disparate class intact had become painfully clear. Since June

A 25-year-old woman is dead and two other people are in the hospital after a man fleeing Fountain Valley police in a truck slammed into their vehicle Monday evening, authorities said. Police arrested Huntington Beach resident Timothy Bradford Cole, 43, after his Dodge Ram allegedly smashed into a white BMW at the intersection of Ellis Avenue and Magnolia Street shortly after 10 p.m., according to Fountain Valley Police. Cole was speeding and ran a red light when he collided with the BMW, which was traveling southbound, police alleged. Three people inside the BMW were rushed to a local trauma center, but one of them, a 25-year-old woman, died en route. Her name was not being released pending notification of next of kin. The other two injured people were listed in critical and stable condition, respectively. Fountain Valley Sgt. Henry Hsu said these two passengers were also in their 20s. Cole was taken to a Long Beach trauma center and is listed in serious conditions with non-life-threatening injuries. He will be booked once he’s released from the hospital, Hsu said. Cole was wanted in connection with

In a team sport no player is irreplaceable. But for the Galaxy, Riqui Puig comes close. Puig, the playmaker and leader of one of the most potent attacks in franchise history, will miss Saturday’s MLS Cup final with the New York Red Bulls at Dignity Health Sports Park after tearing the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee in last weekend’s Western Conference final with Seattle. He will undergo surgery soon and is expected to be out until next summer at least. And that leaves the Galaxy searching for a replacement for their most irreplaceable player. “We’re definitely going to miss Riqui,” midfielder Mark Delgado said Tuesday. “Special player. He just brings something completely different that nobody can really bring. “We just have to move forward. The game stops for no one and we just have to sort it out. And that’s Greg’s job.” Greg would be coach Greg Vanney, who was guarded in how he might alter his lineup in Puig’s absence Saturday. When Puig was unavailable during the regular season, Vanney used Marco Reus and Diego Fagúndez in his place. But Reus is

My first meeting with Aescape, the AI-powered massage robot, was benign enough — if a bit eerie. As if HAL had gotten a job in the Valley. I stepped into the austere spa room at Pause, a wellness center in Studio City, and a sturdy massage table commanded the space. It was deep-sea blue and plush, glowing from LED lights that lined its base. Its enormous, sculpted robot arms promised a unique spa experience. Yes, I was about to get a transformative butt massage by an AI-powered masseuse. Aescape sparked a media frenzy when it debuted in New York in August at a handful of Equinox gyms. This week, it arrives in Los Angeles. Aescape will open its robotic arms for business Friday at Pause. I got a sneak peek, however, the day before Thanksgiving. Upon arrival, I slipped into specialized compression wear that the Aescape company provided for optimal friction; no oil is required for this massage. After lying on the table belly down, my face nestled into a padded cradle, I selected my playlist on a touch screen (beach house to start, then

An E. coli outbreak that hit McDonald’s Corp. is over, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. Fresh, slivered onions at McDonald’s were the likely source of the outbreak, the CDC said, in line with previous reports. Beef had been ruled out earlier as the potential cause. The Food and Drug Administration also said Tuesday that it had closed its investigation. The announcements give “certainty and validation from leading health authorities, which will be meaningful for our customers and communities,” McDonald’s said. A total of 104 people in 14 states reported illnesses, according to the CDC. However, the number of sickened individuals probably was much larger because many recover without medical care and aren’t tested for E. coli. McDonald’s had stopped sourcing onions from a Colorado facility of supplier Taylor Farms, which issued a recall after the outbreak. It’s not yet clear how or at what stage E. coli entered the supply chain, a McDonald’s spokesperson said in a media briefing. That’s why the chain has stopped sourcing from both the facility that processed the onions and the farm where they originated

A 20-year-old suspect has pleaded guilty to multiple felony charges in a plea deal related to a November 2022 shooting in Lake Elsinore. Quail Valley resident Miguel Lopez Flores entered guilty pleas to felony counts of attempted murder and assault with a semi-automatic firearm Monday at the Southwest Justice Center, according to case records. He also admitted sentence-enhancing allegations relating to great bodily injury and use of a firearm for each charge. Additional felony counts of attempted murder, assault with a semi-automatic firearm and possession of a controlled substance for sale were dismissed as part of a plea agreement, as well as the same pair of attached enhancements for the first two charges, according to Thalia Hayden of the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office, who told City News Service “[the charges] were duplicative anyway.” Flores is set to be sentenced on Feb. 3. The shooting happened on Nov. 24, 2022 in the 32600 block of Mission Trail. Deputies responded to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon, and upon arrival discovered several individuals suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The suspect was identified as

A proposed trucking depot in Lincoln Heights that has raised the ire of residents concerned about potential pollution in their neighborhood will be required to meet new regulations before it can move forward, officials announced Tuesday. During a morning news conference at City Hall, Councilwoman Eunisses Hernandez, who represents the First District encompassing Lincoln Heights, announced that the applicant’s deadline passed on Monday. In order to reapply or request an extension, the applicant will now be subject to rules under the recently approved Interim Control Ordinance, which mandates stricter regulations before a permit can be issued for warehousing, distribution and storage developments larger than 15,000 square feet in the Cornfield Arroyo Seco Specific Plan. “For too long, our communities have been treated as afterthoughts in the face of unchecked pollution and hazardous development,” Hernandez said. Xebec, a privately held real estate investment company, sought to develop a 56,700-square-foot distribution center on an empty lot, located at 3505 Pasadena Ave. Representatives for the company did not immediately respond to a request for comment. On its website, the company said it has acquired and developed industrial projects

Extended interview: Selena Gomez – CBS News Watch CBS News In this web exclusive, singer-songwriter-actress-entrepreneur Selena Gomez opens up to correspondent Tracy Smith about her experiences graduating from Disney Channel programs to her latest film, “Emilia Pérez,” and her series “Only Murders in the Building”; how rejection fueled her ambition and subsequent success; her revealing documentary, “My Mind & Me,” in which she discusses her physical and mental health struggles; and of life beyond social media. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On