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By Khristopher J. Brooks April 26, 2024 / 6:33 PM EDT / MoneyWatch Biden calls for higher taxes on billionaires Biden calls for higher income tax on billionaires: “They can afford it” 07:02 Many Americans aspire to join the ranks of the wealthy, but the income threshold for being considered rich depends a lot on where you live.  It also takes considerably more income to join the top 5% of earners than just a few years ago, according to new research from GoBankingRates.com, which examined state income data for the five-year period from 2017 to 2022. The latter year represents the most recent household income data from the U.S. Census Bureau.  The easiest place to reach the top of the heap is West Virginia, where an annual income of $329,620 will qualify you as among its highest earners. But you’ll have to earn more than twice that, at $719,253, to join the top 5% in Washington D.C.  Americans’ fortunes have improved during the last few years, partly due to the federal government’s pandemic stimulus efforts that doled out billions in aid to businesses and taxpayers

By Jason R. Rich April 26, 2024 / 6:28 PM EDT / Essentials CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Apple Sure, most college students need a laptop  these days, but having a tablet on hand can give a student an extra edge — a more portable option that can easily be taken to classes, used while lying in bed, or just serve as a lighter-weight tool when a full-featured laptop or Chromebook isn’t required. Best entry-level iPad for most students: Apple iPad (10th generation) Best iPad for remote learning: Apple iPad Air (5th generation) Best iPad for using as an e-reader or note taking: Apple iPad Mini (6th generation) Best iPad for running productivity apps: Apple 11-inch iPad Pro (4th generation) Best iPad for creatives and power users: Apple 12.9-inch iPad Pro (6th generation) Since iPads can automatically sync with the iCloud, iPhones and MacBooks, all important information is always available when and where it’s needed. When a college student

They were both first-round picks, this father and son, but the boy now will forever hold an advantage over the old man. Joe Alt was taken fifth overall by the Chargers on Thursday, four decades after John went 21st overall to the Kansas City Chiefs. “We’re a little competitive in our family,” John said, smiling. “So that will be one of the ‘gotchas,’ I’m sure.” The Chargers introduced their latest first-rounder Friday afternoon at their training facility in Costa Mesa, Joe Alt explaining that he felt gratitude and “straight excitement” for the opportunity before him. Listed by the NFL at 6-foot-9, 321 pounds, he’s expected to add a significant presence for the Chargers at right tackle on offense. The addition of Alt marked another step in coach Jim Harbaugh’s expressed desire to transform the Chargers into a more powerful, line-of-scrimmage force. Alt, 21, sounded ready for the assignment when he was asked what he liked best about playing offensive line. “Being able to hit someone every single play,” he answered. “You don’t have a play off. You’re going to be throwing your head in there

Just like Zendaya did with the trend of every pair of “Spider-Man” co-stars dating, the actor has fulfilled another franchise prophecy. The “Challengers” actress is well aware of the alleged “pipeline” through which female “Spider-Man” leads later star in tennis movies. She reacted to the trend earlier this week on “Good Morning America,” where she was appearing to promote “Challengers” with co-stars Mike Faist and Josh O’Connor. Host Robin Roberts showed Zendaya a meme with six photos, two each for her (who played Peter Parker’s and Spider-Man’s love interest, MJ), Kirsten Dunst (also MJ) and Emma Stone (who played love interest Gwen Stacy). Three of the shots showed the women in their respective “Spider-Man” roles. The other three? They showed Dunst in the 2004 rom-com “Wimbledon,” Stone as Billie Jean King in 2017’s “Battle of the Sexes” and Zendaya in her current role as tennis coach Tashi Donaldson in “Challengers.” “this spider-man to tennis pipeline is something serious,” read the X tweet that came with the meme. The group laughed in recognition of the post. “You, Emma Stone, Kirsten Dunst … now you’ve all gone

Ryan Schuermann had practiced for this moment. That’s all the Arcadia resident could do. In his mind, it was similar to a musician getting ready for a gig: You practice, then you get on stage and play your song and hope everything goes right. Schuermann was not playing a song, though. He was taking a guitar apart in his Sherman Oaks repair shop to put it back together. Specifically, he was performing a complicated restoration process known as a neck reset. He had to remove the neck from the body of the guitar and then put it back on at a better angle. And it wasn’t just any guitar — it was a well-known one used by some of the most revered artists of the 20th century. So it was more like getting ready for a gig at Madison Square Garden. “You can be really nervous, but all you can do is prepare,” he said. “I have done this for 15 to 20 years and I’ve done it a lot. It’s just preparation. I wasn’t super nervous once it’s go time. I was ready …

Health insurance giant Kaiser Permanente apologized to 13.4 million of its members that some of their search information may have been inadvertently transmitted to Google, other search engines and media platforms. The Oakland-based company reported that “certain online technologies” that were previously installed on Kaiser Permanente websites and apps were transmitting information such as medical terms that members searched on the company website to Google, Microsoft Bing, and X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, the company said in a statement to its members on April 12 and shared with The Times on Friday. Kaiser Permanente is one of the nation’s largest private nonprofit healthcare organization with 40 hospitals, 618 medical offices, more than 24,000 physicians and 73,000 nurses, according to the company’s website. There were no usernames, passwords, Social Security numbers, financial account information, or credit card numbers shared with those platforms, the company said. Information that may have been shared includes the unique internet address that identifies a person’s computer on a network, commonly referred to as an IP address. Users names could also have been transmitted and “information that could

Californians hoping to become the top 5% of earners in the state need to be making, on average, more than $600,000 a year, according to a new study from Go Banking Rates. Researchers for the financial website sought to find out how much money someone needs to make to land in the top 5% of earners. Unsurprisingly, those figures vary based on location. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau was used in the report. This is how much money you need to be ‘happy’ in California, study says For Californians hoping to join the prestigious club, residents would have to bring in an average income of $613,602, a nearly 40% increase from 2017, when the average income needed for the top 5% of earners was $447,207. Residents in Washington, Massachusetts, Hawaii, Virginia, Colorado, New York, New Jersey, Illinois, Maryland, Connecticut and the District of Columbia would also need to make more than $500,000-plus annually to land in the top 5% of earners, the report found. The report found that top earners typically live in Washington D.C., where it takes $719,000 to be among the top

KTLA 5 News shares stories from L.A.’s robust and vibrant Armenian community in a special broadcast hosted by Ellina Abovian. Features actor Joe Manganiello, the Baghdassarian family, Jim Michaelian, Carolyn Rafaelian, a trip to Armenia’s wine region, and more. Aired April 26, 2024.

Four probation officers at Los Padrinos Juvenile Hall have been placed on administrative leave following an internal review by the Los Angeles County Probation Department. The suspensions relate to multiple incidents of “youth-on-youth violence” at the embattled juvenile detainment facility in Downey. Earlier this year, eight probation officers were placed on administrative leave due to a December incident involving them and several of the incarcerated minors at the facility. Little information has been released about that incident, but the officers were suspended after officials viewed video that apparently captured it. Los Angeles County Probation Department Chief Guillermo Viera Rosa said these latest suspensions are part of a concerted effort to “root out departmental staff” that he says are responsible for perpetuating a “culture of violence, drugs, or abuse” at the county’s juvenile institutions. “While these incidents involve a small number of our staff, they violate our core values and undermine our ability to do our duty to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the rehabilitation of the youth placed in our care,” Viera Rosa said in a news release issued Friday. He added that

By Jennifer McRae Updated on: April 26, 2024 / 6:07 PM EDT / CBS Colorado Former Colorado paramedic Jeremy Cooper was sentenced to four years probation, 14 months work release and 100 hours of community service on Friday afternoon. Cooper is one of the two paramedics who were found guilty of criminally negligent homicide in the  death of Elijah McClain . Adams County District Judge Mark Warner stayed Cooper’s sentence until June 7, which he said will give Cooper time to “make arrangements to continue his employment.”   Jeremy Cooper CBS Former Aurora Fire Rescue paramedic Peter Cichuniec was sentenced last month to 5 years in prison  last month, the minimum sentence, and 3 years of probation by the same judge, Adams County District Judge Mark Warner. He said the sentence and the example it might send are tied to public safety, but also said he does not believe Cichuniec is a risk to the public. McClain was walking home in August 2019 when the 23-year-old Black man was confronted by police officers who forcibly restrained him and then the Aurora Fire Rescue paramedics — 

A man was stabbed on or near a Metro bus Friday in the University Park area. Officers responded to the intersection of Adams Boulevard and Figueroa Way around 12:35 p.m. and discovered a man had sustained an injury after being cut, according to the Los Angeles Police Department. Circumstances of the stabbing remained unclear. Video from the scene showed police units parked directly in front of a Metro bus, but it was unclear if it was the scene of the attack or simply in the area. Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics took the injured man to a hospital in unknown condition. KTLA5 reported that the suspect was located at Grand Avenue and Adams Boulevard, where the attacker was taken in custody, and a knife was recovered. LAFD spokesman Brian Humphrey said a person was taken to a hospital from that location around 12:50 p.m., but it was unclear if that person was connected to the other patient. Anyone with information regarding the assault was urged to contact 877-527-3247. Tipsters who prefer to remain anonymous can call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477. The proximity of the crime

Mayor Karen Bass Friday announced Carmen Chang as her nominee to serve as the new general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Neighborhood Empowerment. Following a nationwide search, Bass said Chang will drive a “bold and equity-driven vision” for the department, which oversees the city’s neighborhood council system. She described Chang as an organizer who brings extensive experience with centering the voices of marginalized Californians and bolstering economic opportunities for these groups. “Carmen will leverage her background in advocacy campaigns, grassroots organizing and coalition building across the state to lead the department into a new era of stronger neighborhood councils,” Bass said in a statement. She added, “I believe that Carmen’s proven commitment to transparency, trust building and coalition building will help the department deliver on the charter’s promise for neighborhood representation and begin a transformation that ensures that Angelenos are driving decision-making within their communities.” Bass’ nominee will now be considered by the Los Angeles City Council at a future meeting. Chang, who currently serves as the director of programs and organizing at Gold State Opportunity, a statewide anti-poverty organization, leads a team

By Tom Horton April 26, 2024 / 5:22 PM EDT / Essentials CBS Essentials is created independently of the CBS News editorial staff. We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. Catherine Falls Commercial / Getty Images Bees! These cute yet annoying insects like to come out of hiding in early spring, so if you think you’ll be looking for bee removal options sooner rather than later — then this guide is for you. We’ve outlined some safe and humane ways to help rid your home or yard of the brightly colored flying stingers. Most bees tend to be attracted to sweet and sugary things: food, drinks, nectar from flowers, all that good stuff. Your garden may summon honey bees or carpenter bees, the latter of which is likely to nest in nearby trees or wooden structures. So if you have an indoor bee problem, you may want to look around for a hidden carpenter bee nest. But how exactly do you go about getting rid of bees in an ethical way? Unless

Understanding the FAFSA “grandparent loophole” – CBS News Watch CBS News Students will not have to answer questions regarding grandparent contributions on the new FAFSA forms for college tuition assistance. Jillian Berman, a deputy enterprise editor at MarketWatch, joins CBS News with more details on the “grandparent loophole.” Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Biden administration faces pressure over continued support for Israel – CBS News Watch CBS News Protests against the war in Gaza that have spread across U.S. college campuses are applying increased pressure on President Biden’s administration over its continued support for Israel. CBS News chief White House correspondent Nancy Cordes has more on Mr. Biden’s response to the demonstrations and an interview he did with talk-radio host Howard Stern. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

For Ellen DeGeneres, toxic-workplace allegations that clouded her long-running daytime series marked the end of an era. This week, the comedian’s public fallout became comeback material. Two years after “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” aired its final episode in 2022, its 66-year-old host re-entered the spotlight with a Thursday night set at Largo at the Coronet Theatre. During her set, the first on her Ellen’s Last Stand … Up Tour, DeGeneres joked to her audience, “I got kicked out of show business,” according to Rolling Stone. “There’s no mean people in show business,” she said sarcastically. Multiple outlets reported that DeGeneres’ set revolved heavily around the controversy that colored the final year of her Daytime Emmy-winning show and soured the public’s perception of the “Finding Nemo” comedian. In July 2020, an investigation by BuzzFeed News detailed allegations of intimidation and racism on the long-running show that challenged its host’s “Be kind” mantra. A second report detailed instances of alleged sexual misconduct involving the show’s three top producers. The fallout resulted in the departure of three members of the show’s production team and the announcement that DeGeneres

In a season that had the most Latina queens in “RuPaul’s Drag Race” herstory, Sapphira Cristál felt right at home. Though now based in Philadelphia , the Season 16 contestant and fan favorite was born and raised in Houston in a diverse household — her mother is Black and her stepfather, who came into Cristál’s life when she was 10 months old, was of Mexican and Thai heritage. “I was raised in Latino culture, Thai culture and Black culture. I was very multicultural growing up,” she said. The drag performer notes that her stepfather, renowned mixed martial arts trainer Saul Soliz, embraced her as his own child. Soliz died in 2021 from COVID-19. “People say you have your chosen family, and we as LGBTQIA people have a chosen family, and my dad chose to be my father,” Cristál said. “I’ve lived the life of someone who was loved beyond blood.” Despite growing up with Mexican culture, Cristál says she’s often felt rejected by other Latinos. (MTV) “The Latino community is very blood-centered, so sometimes I have felt a little less included in things,” she said.

Long Beach police arrested two men on Friday that they say are responsible for the March death of a 54-year-old man. The Long Beach Fire Department initially responded to reports of a structure fire on the 5300 block of Pine Avenue around 6:30 a.m. on March 13. Firefighters found the body of a man inside the home while knocking down the fire, though the cause of death was initially undetermined. The man was identified as 54-year-old Long Beach resident Willie Smith. His death was later ruled a homicide, though police didn’t share how he was killed. L.A. officials grapple with wave of violent Metro attacks Investigators later identified the suspects as Preston Jabari Prince, a 31-year-old resident of Long Beach and Kevin Anthony Leslie Jr, a 27-year-old resident of Los Angeles. It wasn’t revealed how they were identified. The two men were arrested Friday — both on suspicion of one count of murder. Prince was also booked for an alleged parole violation and he’s being held without bail. Leslie is being held on $2 million bail. The motive remains under investigation, police said. Evidence will

The NFL has cleared the way for players to wear padded caps designed to reduce concussion risks during regular season games. Previously, the “Guardian Caps” were worn exclusively during practices and offseason training. The caps slide over a player’s existing helmet, providing an extra layer of cushion in hopes of reducing the impact of collisions on a player’s head. The announcement received some confused comments and ribbing from NFL fans, with some pondering if it’s a late Aprils Fool’s joke. Others compared it to the “Big Head Mode” cheat from the beloved discontinued football video game NFL Blitz. But the NFL insists that the data showing their effectiveness is no joke. On April 9, Dr. Allen Sills, the NFL’s chief medical officer, led a panel discussion about what the league is doing to combat concussions and protect its players. He says the league has seen a meaningful and measurable improvement thanks to the Guardian Caps. “We’ve got two years of data now showing significant concussion reductions in those players that use those Guardian Caps in practice in the NFL,” Sills said. “About a 50% reduction.”

A man was stabbed either on or near a Metro bus in the University Park area of Los Angeles early Friday afternoon, the latest in a series of high-profile attacks. The attack was reported at about 12:35 p.m., and officers responded to the intersection of Adams Boulevard and Figueroa Way, where they found a man who had been cut, according to Officer Miller of the Los Angeles Police Department. Police requested an ambulance for the man, and the Los Angeles Fire Department confirmed that he was taken to a local hospital. His condition is unknown. The alleged attacker was found at Grand Avenue and Adams Boulevard, police said. Both he and the knife are in custody. Aerial footage from Sky5 showed what appeared to be a great deal of blood on the sidewalk near that intersection, but it remains unknown if that is indeed blood and, if so, whose it is. This attack comes after a spree of violence related to the Metro. In the past week, three people have been attacked, one of whom was fatally stabbed. Metro Board Member Kathryn Barger said the

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators and pro-Israel counterprotesters squared off on the campus of UCLA this week as student protests over the Israel-Hamas war developed on a number of college campuses. LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 25: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators and Pro-Israel demonstrators clash with each other on the campus of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) on April 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Students protesting on campuses across US ask colleges to cut investments supporting Israel. (Photo by Qian Weizhong/VCG via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 25: Pro-Palestinian demonstrators and Pro-Israel demonstrators clash with each other on the campus of the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) on April 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Students protesting on campuses across US ask colleges to cut investments supporting Israel. (Photo by Qian Weizhong/VCG via Getty Images) LOS ANGELES, CA – APRIL 25: Pro-Palestinian students gather at an encampment as they demonstrate at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) on April 25, 2024 in Los Angeles, California. Students protesting on campuses across US ask colleges to cut investments supporting Israel. (Photo by Qian Weizhong/VCG via