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Younger generations splurging more on groceries, report finds – CBS News Watch CBS News Younger generations are showing a willingness to buy higher priced items when it comes to groceries, according to a report from McKinsey and Company. CBS News contributor Javier David, managing editor of business and markets at Axios, has more on the trend. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Washington — When the Supreme Court heard arguments in two high-stakes, separate cases last month, Justice Neil Gorsuch raised concerns about how both disputes arrived at the court. The cases — one involving the Biden administration’s communications with social media companies and the other, the accessibility of a commonly used abortion pill — landed before the justices after federal district courts issued nationwide orders that blocked federal agencies from taking certain actions. In the social media case, a Louisiana judge barred certain White House and administration officials from communicating with social media companies. In the abortion case, a Texas judge suspended the Food and Drug Administration’s 2000 approval of the drug mifepristone — it was later reversed by a federal appellate court — and blocked a series of actions taken by the agency that made the drug easier to obtain. A “rash” of universal injunctions Known as nationwide or universal injunctions, these far-reaching orders bar the government from enforcing the policy at issue against anyone, anywhere in the country, and extend beyond the relief necessary to protect the plaintiffs who brought the lawsuits. And they

By Melissa Quinn April 10, 2024 / 1:37 PM EDT / CBS News Arizona reinstates near-total abortion ban Arizona Supreme Court reinstates near-total abortion ban 02:54 Washington — Former President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he believes an Arizona law from 1864 that outlaws nearly all abortions goes too far, but continued to laud the Supreme Court decision  in 2022 that reversed Roe v. Wade and overturned the constitutional right to abortion. Speaking to reporters on the tarmac at the airport in Atlanta, the former president said he believes state lawmakers in Arizona will take action to change the Civil War-era ban. On Tuesday, the Arizona Supreme Court ruled the law  may be enforced . The statute allows abortions only to save the life of the mother, and does not include exceptions in cases of rape or incest. “It’s all about state’s rights, and that’ll be straightened out,” Trump said. “I’m sure that the governor and everybody else are going to bring it back into reason and that’ll be taken care of, I think very quickly.” Former President Donald Trump speaks to the media as

Thieves have stolen nearly a dozen bronze light poles in the city of Pasadena in the last few weeks, with some of the iconic fixtures dating back more than a century. The light poles line Orange Grove Boulevard and cast a warm glow on the street every 30 feet. Once a year, the street plays host to Rose Parade floats as they line up to turn onto Colorado Boulevard. But a suspect or suspects with other designs for the light poles have managed to topple them and drive off with the fixtures, according to Pasadena spokesperson Lisa Derderian. In a recent failed attempt, a thief strapped a large chain around one of the poles and tried to pull it out with a truck. But a local resident saw what was happening and called police. The thief left behind their chain, according to authorities. There have been no arrests made, and there is no description of a suspect vehicle. The first reported incident happened between March 29 and April 1, the Pasadena Police Department said in a news release. Other thefts occurred on April 4 or

Rich Lyons, a UC Berkeley leader of innovation and entrepreneurship who cultivated a culture of questioning the status quo as business school dean, has been named the new chancellor of the premier public research university following unanimous approval by the regents Wednesday. Lyons, 63, is a Berkeley alumnus who headed the Haas School of Business for a decade, shattering fundraising records, and currently serves as associate vice chancellor and chief innovation and entrepreneurship officer. A professor of economics and finance, Lyons has won numerous teaching awards and is seen as a charismatic insider with the skills to navigate the complex Berkeley culture — and enliven campus events with mean guitar-playing skills. UC President Michael V. Drake selected Lyons from a diverse pool of candidates. Lyons would take the helm on July 1, following the retirement of current Chancellor Carol Christ. An open letter to the new chancellor from the Berkeley Faculty Assn. signaled the challenges ahead. It described unprecedented demoralization stemming from growing workloads and financial hardships. “You will inherit a campus that is close to breaking point,” the letter said. “That has created a

A new “Bridget Jones’s Diary” movie is officially a go, and original stars Renée Zellweger and Hugh Grant will be along for the ride. Universal Pictures and British film studio Working Title Films will team for the fourth installment of the beloved comedy series, based on author Helen Fielding’s books, multiple outlets reported Tuesday. Two-time Oscar winner Zellweger will reprise the ever-clumsy title protagonist, and Grant will return to the series as Bridget’s former boss and lover, Daniel Cleaver. With the fourth movie, the “Bridget Jones’s Diary” series will also welcome Chiwetel Ejiofor and “The White Lotus” actor Leo Woodall. Emma Thompson also returns to the comedy film series, nearly eight years since she appeared in the 2016 chapter, “Bridget Jones’s Baby.” “To Leslie” director Michael Morris will reportedly direct, and Fielding will return to write the script. ”Bridget Jones’s Diary” leaped from page to screen in 2001. Zellweger starred as a hopelessly single woman in her 30s torn between Grant’s Daniel Cleaver and his ex-best friend Mark Darcy (Colin Firth), a human rights barrister. The love triangle persists in 2004’s “Bridget Jones: The Edge

Residents of two California cities are still seeing the cost of consumer goods and services rise faster than the rest of the nation, even as the U.S. inflation rate levels off, according to a new study from WalletHub. The personal finance website compared changes in the Consumer Price Index in 23 major metropolitan areas year-over-year and over three recent months, and then created a score based on those figures. It ranked Riverside third and the Los Angeles-Long Beach area eighth among the 10 worst cities for inflation in the U.S. In Riverside, consumer prices rose 4.30% year over year and 1.40% over three recent months, based on the latest CPI data. In Los Angeles, prices rose by 4% year-over-year and by 1.2% over three recent months. Middle class home buyers are getting priced out of these California cities Of the 23 cities ranked, WalletHub found Honolulu and Miami have seen the steepest increases in consumer prices, which include groceries, rent and automobiles, while Detroit and Anchorage have seen prices cool the most. The U.S. inflation rate hit a 40-year high after the COVID-19 pandemic but

If you’ve been counting down the days until you can order a cab without a taxi driver, your wait is over. Waymo announced on Tuesday that starting Wednesday, the self-driving taxi company is offering paid rides in Los Angeles. The company received state approval last month. While the taxis have been spotted in the area in recent weeks, those were free rides offered to those who had already signed up for the service. On Wednesday, those riders will begin to be charged a fare for their journey. Speaking with NBC News, Chris Ludwick, Waymo’s product management director, said the Los Angeles expansion is a landmark. “The reception from Angelenos so far has been exceptional, and we look forward to welcoming more riders into our service over time,” he told NBC News in a statement. 

By Jason R. Rich Updated on: April 10, 2024 / 1:12 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. Monument Grills, Weber Outdoor grilling season is finally here, so if you’re shopping for a new propane gas grill for your backyard, deck or patio — or a grill you can easily take camping or quickly set up at your next tailgate — we’ve curated this collection of your five best options. Compared to charcoal  with wood-pellet grills, propane grills offer a handful of advantages, including convenience, more precise temperature control and ease of cleaning. Oh: And they also produce great tasting food. Depending on the model, some propane grills can cook different types of foods at once, each at a separate temperature. Plus, some of the latest smart grills take all of the guesswork out of grilling. This makes it almost impossible to overcook or undercook your food.  Best propane grill overall: Weber Genesis SPX-435 Best portable propane

April 10, 2024 / 1:08 PM EDT / CBS/AP A judge sentenced a North Dakota woman Tuesday to about 19 years in prison in connection with the death of a baby and injury of another boy that authorities tied to her unlicensed home child care center. Patricia Wick, of Jamestown, was charged last year. She pleaded guilty in January to felony charges of murder and child abuse and a misdemeanor of operating an unlicensed day care center in Carrington. Patricia Wick Foster County State Attorney On the murder charge, state District Judge James Hovey sentenced Wick to 40 years in prison, with 20 years suspended and credit for over a year already served. She must register as an offender against children and serve 10 years’ supervised probation. The judge also imposed lesser, concurrent sentences on the other charges. Wick must also pay $810 in court fees on the child abuse charge. Wick’s public defender, Samuel Gereszek, and Foster County State’s Attorney Kara Brinster did not immediately return phone messages left Wednesday. Prosecutors alleged Wick caused head and neck injuries to the 5-month-old boy, according to

Updated on: April 10, 2024 / 1:04 PM EDT / CBS/AP What to expect from Chad Daybell murder trial What to expect from Chad Daybell murder trial as jury selection begins 02:36 Opening statements began Wednesday in the trial of Chad Daybell , who is charged in Idaho with killing his wife and the two youngest children of his then-girlfriend,  Lori Vallow Daybell , in an unusual case rooted in extremist religious beliefs . The trial comes nearly a year after Vallow Daybell was convicted of murdering her children. Prosecutor Rob Wood told jurors Wednesday morning that Daybell became obsessed with Vallow Daybell after they met at a religious conference in 2018. Wood said the pair had an affair and came to see Daybell’s wife at the time, Tammy Daybell, and Vallow’s children, Joshua “JJ” Vallow and Tylee Ryan, as obstacles to their future who were sometimes called dark spirits or zombies. “When he had a chance at what he considered his rightful destiny, he made sure that no person, no law would stand in his way,” Wood said about Daybell. “His desire for sex

House GOP delays sending Mayorkas impeachment articles to Senate – CBS News Watch CBS News House Republicans have postponed until next week sending articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas to the Senate. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Rite Aid has announced it will close 53 more store locations, adding to the roughly 200 it has shuttered since filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection last year. The Philadelphia-based company has been reporting annual losses for several years and, like its rivals, faces financial risk from lawsuits over opioid prescriptions. Rite Aid already has reached several settlements, including one announced last year with the state of West Virginia for up to $30 million. After filing for bankruptcy protection in mid-October, the chain announced the closures of more than 150 stores across 15 states. In late November, Rite Aid announced the closures of another 31 stores. More were closed at the start of this year. A full list of closures outlined in court documents released this month can be found below. California 1208 West Redondo Beach Blvd., Gardena, California 1700 W Whittier Boulevard, La Habra, California 15924 Bellflower Boulevard, Bellflower, California 16491 Lakeshore Drive, Lake Elsinore, California 334 South Vermont Avenue, Los Angeles, California 5610 Stockton Boulevard, Sacramento, California 37950 47th St E, Palmdale, California 7224 Broadway, Lemon Grove, California 1030 South White Road, San Jose, California

EDITOR’S NOTE: We will be following the trial, streaming it in the video player above and liveblogging it below. Refresh throughout the day for updates on opening statements. BOISE, Idaho ( ABC4 ) — Opening statements are expected Wednesday in the trial of an Idaho man charged with killing his wife and his then-girlfriend’s two youngest children in  an unusual case  rooted in extremist religious beliefs. Chad Daybell, 55, is facing charges of first-degree murder, insurance fraud, and conspiracy to commit murder and grand theft in connection with the deaths of Tammy Daybell, 7-year-old Joshua “JJ” Vallow and 16-year-old Tylee Ryan. Last year, their mother, Lori Vallow Daybell,  received a life sentence  without parole for the killings. Prosecutors say the couple justified the three killings with doomsday beliefs, part of an elaborate scheme to eliminate any obstacles to their relationship and to obtain money from survivor benefits and life insurance. Vallow Daybell referred to her two youngest kids as zombies, one friend testified during her trial. Chad Daybell was a member  of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and he self-published fiction loosely based

Watch: Biden welcomes Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to the White House – CBS News Watch CBS News President Biden and the White House are hosting Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for an official state visit as the two discuss defense plans to offset China’s hostilities in the Pacific. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has more from the White House. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

By Haley Ott Updated on: April 10, 2024 / 12:01 PM EDT / CBS News Biden: Netanyahu handling of war a mistake Biden calls Netanyahu’s handling of war in Gaza a mistake 05:43 Three sons of Hamas’ most senior political leader, Ismail Haniyeh, were killed Wednesday in an Israeli airstrike in the Gaza Strip, according to relatives and Hamas media channels. Haniyeh himself acknowledged the death of more family members, and he warned Israel that it would not “break the resolve of our people.” Ameer, Hazem and Mohammed Haniyeh were killed near the Shati refugee camp in Gaza City, Hamas said. There was no immediate comment from the Israel Defense Forces about the strike, which hit a vehicle near a home belonging to the Haniyeh family, according to the group. Biden calls Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza “a mistake” “All the people of Gaza paid a high price and saw the blood of their sons being shed, and I am one of them,” Haniyeh told the Al Jazeera network in a live interview Wednesday. He said a number of his grandchildren were also

By Meredith Gordon April 10, 2024 / 11:59 AM 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. Scottie Scheffler of the United States hits his shot from the 12th tee during a practice round prior to the 2024 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club on April 08, 2024 in Augusta, Georgia. Andrew Redington / Getty Images Live from Augusta National Golf Club, the 2024 Masters is on with a stacked leaderboard that includes 2023 Masters winner Jon Rahm, 2022 victor Scottie Scheffler and five-time Masters winner Tiger Woods. For betting enthusiasts, predicting a Masters winner can be, well…unpredictable. We took some of the guesswork (but not the fun) out of the 2024 Masters by asking the PGA Tour experts at Sportsline to sound off on their picks to win this year’s tournament. Keep reading for our trusted expert picks, the full Masters schedule plus how and when to watch even if you don’t have cable. Note: CBS Essentials, CBS, Paramount+ and Sportsline are all subsidiaries of Paramount.

By Anna Matranga April 10, 2024 / 11:51 AM EDT / CBS News Amanda Knox blasts media coverage of trial Amanda Knox blasts the media for “Guilty until proven innocent” trial coverage 02:58 Rome — Amanda Knox , the American woman who spent nearly four years in an Italian prison after being convicted in 2007 of murdering her college roommate Meredith Kercher as they both studied abroad, was back on trial in Italy on Wednesday. Kercher, a British student, was found dead in her bedroom in the apartment she shared with Knox in the Italian city of Perugia. She had been sexually assaulted and had multiple stab wounds.  Knox and her then-boyfriend Raffaele Sollecito were convicted of the murder and depicted by prosecutors during the trial as sexual miscreants who’d killed Kercher in a sex game that went awry. But after flip-flop verdicts and with worldwide media attention, the two were eventually exonerated by a higher court in 2015 . One conviction against Knox still stands, however. She was found guilty of slander for falsely accusing Congolese bar owner Patrick Lumumba of killing Kercher. Knox

An 85-year-old woman has reached a settlement in her lawsuit against the Department of Water and Power in which she alleged she was seriously injured when a power line fell on her while she was walking in the Fairfax district in 2023. The plaintiffs are Ann Gelfand and her husband, 87-year-old Martin Gelfand. On Tuesday, the couple’s attorneys filed court papers with Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Lynne M. Hobbs informing her of a “conditional” settlement in the case pending a final decision by the DWP Board of Commissioners. No terms were divulged. Ann Gelfand alleged a claim for dangerous condition of public property and her spouse contended loss of consortium. Hobbs previously dismissed Ann Gelfand’s negligence claim. In their court papers, the couple’s attorneys stated that Ann Gelfand sustained severe injuries that left her with “debilitating and lifelong deficits that will require future medical care.” The suit was filed last June 7 and stated that Ann Gelfand was walking near the corner of Kilkea Drive and Clinton Street on March 1, 2023, when an electrical power line fell from an overhead pole and was

A female Los Angeles Police Department helicopter pilot who sued the city Wednesday, alleging she was subjected to gender and disability discrimination by supervisors who considered her overly emotional and incompetent to perform her job, won a round in her bid to review the personnel records of multiple LAPD colleagues. Officer Sara Marin’s Los Angeles Superior Court lawsuit alleges sex and disability discrimination, retaliation and failure to prevent discrimination and retaliation. Marin seeks unspecified damages. On Tuesday, Judge Maurice A. Leiter granted Marin’s records inspection motion in which he will review the documents in chambers on April 26 and decide if any of them should be turned over to Marin’s attorney. In opposing the plaintiff’s motion, the City Attorney’s Office called it “overreaching” and said it should be denied because the requests were “impermissibly vague” and failed to give proper notice to the affected officers. According to her lawsuit, Marin was hired by the LAPD in 1997 and she joined the department’s Air Support Division in 2004, starting as a tactical flight officer and she currently is a command pilot, a non-supervisorial position. She is

Warner Bros. on Tuesday debuted the first trailer for “Joker: Folie à Deux,” starring Joaquin Phoenix and Lady Gaga. The studio screened the preview during a presentation celebrating its upcoming slate of movies at CinemaCon in Las Vegas and released the footage online shortly thereafter. The roughly 2-minute teaser sees Phoenix’s Joker and Gaga’s Harley Quinn escape from a mental asylum and embark on an intense, twisted romance to the tune of Tom Jones and Sammy Davis Jr.’s “What the World Needs Now Is Love.” “We use music to make us whole,” Phoenix’s Arthur Fleck, also known as Joker, remarks in the trailer, “to balance the fractures within ourselves.” “I’m nobody,” Gaga’s Harleen Francis Quinzel says. “I haven’t done anything with my life like you have.” Unlike 2019’s “Joker” — a box-office smash that won two Oscars, including lead actor — the highly anticipated sequel to the Batman villain origin story has been billed as a musical. Though you wouldn’t necessarily conclude that from the trailer, which features no singing — continuing a recent trend in which entertainment companies seem reluctant to market movie musicals