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Updated on: November 5, 2024 / 10:55 AM EST / CBS News Lightning bolt strikes erupting volcano Lightning bolt strikes erupting volcano in Guatemala 00:28 A soccer player was struck by lightning during a match over the weekend in Peru, killing him and wounding four other players in a horrific incident caught on a live video stream of the game. The lightning bolt struck José Hugo De la Cruz Meza, 39, a defender for the Chocca Family team, as players and referees were walking off the field due to worsening weather at the Coto Coto stadium near the city of Huancayo on Sunday, according to Peru’s state-run Andina news agency. De la Cruz died immediately from the strike, Peruvian news outlets reported, before he was taken to a local hospital. The team’s goalkeeper Juan Chocca Llacta, De la Cruz’s cousin, was left in serious condition, and three other players sustained burns. The video of the strike shows the players walking calmly off the field when a flash of light briefly engulfs Meza. A screengrab from video streamed by the Onda Deportivo Huancavelica sports broadcaster in

One of the classic blunders of punditry is to write about politics right before the election. So, let’s look at what politics might be like after the election. One prediction is easy: Expect a lot more political inconsistency and hypocrisy. The term “ realignment ” gets used and abused a lot, because people have agreed to use it without agreeing on a definition . Traditionally, realignments are said to have occurred when majority and minority parties switch places. Starting in 1932, FDR pulled black, working-class and immigrant white voters into the Democratic Party, making it the majority party for generations. It’s a sign of how massive that coalition was that it’s been shrinking since the 1960s without Republicans ever becoming the clear majority party, though the story gets complicated with the rise in voters calling themselves independents. For the last 20 years, the parties have essentially been tied , and it seems unlikely that will change anytime soon. But there’s still a whole lot of realigning going on. Donald Trump has accelerated the trend of the white working class fleeing the Democrats. Meanwhile, college-educated and

It’s dusk inside an empty Hollywood Bowl as David Gilmour peers out from the stage and delivers his song “Dark and Velvet Nights” to no one in particular. A strutting psych-blues jam with visions of “great cities that toppled and drowned,” it’s a highlight from the Pink Floyd veteran’s strong new solo album, “Luck and Strange” — and one of the latter-day cuts his fans will politely nod their heads to a few hours from now between beloved oldies such as “Wish You Were Here” and “Comfortably Numb.” At 78, Gilmour has been at this long enough to know what his audience wants, which is as much of Pink Floyd’s ’70s-era songbook as he’s willing to play. Not that he especially cares: “When I’m working, I don’t consider an audience member’s views because that’s the death of art, if you ask me,” he says after sound check at the Bowl before the second of three gigs there last week. “I’m sorry if it’s arrogant to call what I do art, but I’ll stick with it.” For him, performing his music is its own reward —

A woman from Georgia who operated as a “money mule” in a large real estate wire fraud scheme was sentenced to jail time and probation in Ventura County late last week, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said.  Jasmine Shante Faniel, 39, participated in a scheme where scammers gain access to real estate transactions by impersonating trusted parties like escrow officers, real estate agents and title representatives, among others, the DA’s Office stated in a release issued Monday afternoon.  “This fraud typically occurs through sophisticated computer scammers operating outside the U.S. who compromise emails between the parties,” officials said. “Once fraudsters gain access to the transaction, they target buyers’ closing fees, sellers’ proceeds, lenders’ funds and even commissions.”  Ralphs parent company to pay CA $122M in opioid settlement The legitimate parties in the transaction send funds to the “money mules” after they are deceived through intercepted or manipulated emails, the DA’s office elaborated. The “money mules,” said to be low-level participants in the fraud, receive the stolen funds and launder them to individuals higher up in the scheme who are typically located outside of the

A Lottery player in Los Angeles struck it big by matching five numbers during Monday night’s Powerball drawing. The winning numbers were 6, 18, 33, 48, and 53 with a Powerball of 21. The lucky ticket worth $161,556 was sold at Teddy’s Liquor Store at 2112 S. La Brea Avenue in the Mid-City neighborhood, according to the California Lottery website. Only the Powerball number was missing from the ticket, keeping the unidentified winner from hitting the full $63 million jackpot. Powerball drawings take place every Monday, Wednesday and Saturday at 7:59 p.m. Powerball tickets can be purchased for $2 at a local Lottery retailer or a Lottery vending machine.

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Thieves hack Ticketmaster accounts, steal concert tickets Thieves hack Ticketmaster accounts, steal concert tickets 00:43 Taylor Swift Eras Tour concerts tickets don’t come easy, or cheap. For fans of the superstar who manage to snag tickets, the thought of losing them never crosses their mind. But that’s exactly what’s happening to Swifties nationwide as hackers target Ticketmaster accounts, stealing customers’ tickets for resale on other sites. “It was like that gut punch,” Morgen Bernius, a Maryland mom, told CBS News national consumer correspondent Usher Qurashi in describing the moment she discovered the Taylor Swift tickets she purchased for her daughter had suddenly disappeared from her Ticketmaster account. “The tickets are gone — gone,” said Bernius, adding that she could cry just thinking about it. “It was devastating,” she added. Ticketmaster won’t say how many people have had their tickets stolen, reported Qurashi, but accounts of ticket theft similar to Bernius’ have rippled throughout social media over the past month. “I woke up and my tickets had been ‘successfully’ transferred,” said another theft victim, using air quotes. Maryland woman says Taylor Swift tickets stolen from Ticketmaster

How congressional races could shape next administration’s agenda – CBS News Watch CBS News With the balance of power in Congress at stake, Election Day results could determine the legislative path for the next administration. Scott MacFarlane reports on key races to watch. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

We may receive commissions from some links to products on this page. Promotions are subject to availability and retailer terms. By Aly Yale Edited By Angelica Leicht Updated on: November 5, 2024 / 10:01 AM EST / CBS News Gold and silver are both precious metal assets worth investing in, but one could be a better bet right now. Getty Images/iStockphoto Until recently, inflation had been high in the U.S. That, in turn, helped to drive many consumers to safe-haven investments like gold, silver and other precious metals.  These precious metals are often considered a hedge against the declining dollar and a smart safeguard of wealth, which is why investors tend to flock to them during times of economic turmoil. But today, inflation is finally close to the 2% target rate, and the Federal Reserve has begun cutting its benchmark rate as a result. Does that mean gold and silver are still wise investments? And if so, which one is best for your money? Here’s what experts have to say. Learn more about your gold investing options now. When gold investing is better as interest

By Kerry Breen Updated on: November 5, 2024 / 9:48 AM EST / CBS News Attacks on power grids surge across the U.S. Attacks on power grids surge across the U.S. 04:49 A Tennessee man with ties to white nationalist groups has been arrested after federal prosecutors say he tried to use what he thought was a drone packed with explosives to destroy a power station in Nashville, the Justice Department said Monday. Skyler Philippi, 24, was charged with attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction and attempting to destroy an energy facility,  prosecutors said in a news release. According to a recently unsealed criminal complaint, Philippi allegedly told multiple undercover sources from the FBI that he wanted to blow up multiple energy stations to “shock the system” and lead to the collapse of the nation’s power grid. He also allegedly talked about other attacks, including a mass shooting at at YMCA facility and a plan to derail a train in Tennessee. Philippi allegedly told the FBI sources that he was affiliated with multiple white supremacist groups and said he believed a conspiracy theory about the

The average age of homebuyers in the United States reached an all-time high of 56 years in 2024, up from 49 in 2023, according to the National Association of Realtors. Recorded from July 2023 to July 2024, the average age of first-time buyers also rose from 35 to 38, and from 58 to 61 for repeat buyers. NAR released its annual housing market report on Monday, highlighting that while homebuyers’ ages hit historic highs, the first-time homebuyer market share hit a historic low of 24%. Prior to 2008, according to NAR, the historical norm of first-time buyers was 40%. Also noted in 2024 is a record-high 26% of buyers paying for their homes in cash. “The U.S. housing market is split into two groups: first-time buyers struggling to enter the market and current homeowners buying with cash,” said Jessica Lautz, NAR deputy chief economist and vice president of research.  NAR found that 73% of recent homebuyers did not have a child under the age of 18 in their home – the highest share recorded. “First-time buyers face high home prices, high mortgage interest rates and

Election Day 2024: Americans head to the polls – CBS News Watch CBS News With the nation deeply divided, millions of voters are casting ballots in a high-stakes election. Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are neck and neck in key battleground states, each offering sharply different visions for America’s future. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Georgia sees record early turnout amid tight race for 16 electoral votes – CBS News Watch CBS News In Georgia, where 16 electoral votes are up for grabs, early voting has hit record levels. Nikole Killion reports from Atlanta. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Major Garrett on key themes as voters cast ballots – CBS News Watch CBS News As voters decide who will lead the nation, Major Garrett breaks down the top issues, what’s at stake, and what to expect as the results roll in. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Race heats up in Michigan as candidates battle for state’s 15 electoral votes – CBS News Watch CBS News With close to 50 visits, both candidates see Michigan as crucial to their path to victory. Michigan has 15 electoral votes. Jericka Duncan reports from Detroit on the final moments of this high-stakes race. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

This might sound impossibly old-fashioned, but I still like the idea that education is about learning: facts, skills, concepts, research, culture, analysis, inspiration. It’s supposed to enrich our lives and make us better citizens and independent thinkers. But over the last decade and a half, the goal of learning has given way to proxies for learning: grades and degrees. The unfortunate result has been inflation of both. They rise ever higher; learning doesn’t. I’ve written about degree inflation before — employers requiring a bachelor’s degree or more for work that really doesn’t need it. Fortunately, hiring managers have begun to learn that, and degree requirements have been dropping in many fields. But grade inflation marches on. A 2022 Times analysis showed that grades in the Los Angeles Unified School District had been rising while scores on standardized tests were falling — and that the two weren’t anywhere near each other. Not to pick on L.A. schools or students: Grade inflation is omnipresent and more common in affluent areas. To avoid discouraging students, some school districts did away with D and F grades. Grade-point averages have

After months of campaign ads, Americans finally get to choose the next president of the United States. But that’s not all, voters will also be deciding on several other important races and propositions Tuesday. California voters will decide between Rep. Adam Schiff and Republican former baseball player Steve Garvey to fill the Senate seat long held by the late Democrat Dianne Feinstein. They are running in two separate elections: one for the full six-year term and the other for the remaining weeks of Feinstein’s unexpired term.  The Los Angeles County district attorney race and Proposition 36 (increasing crime sentences) have also garnered considerable attention this November. Election 2024: Los Angeles County ballot measures explained Polling locations for those casting their vote in person will open at 7 a.m. (find yours here). Polls close at 8 p.m. PST. Local transit agencies are providing free rides and other offerings to make voting easier on Election Day. Do you have to fill out the entire 2024 election ballot? Here’s what to know Haven’t registered yet? California has a safety net allowing for same-day registration on Election Day (known as Conditional Voter

Boeing strike ends after workers agree to new contract – CBS News Watch CBS News 33,000 Boeing workers could be back on the job as soon as Wednesday after they voted to accept the planemaker’s latest contract offer, ending a 7-week strike. The new deal includes a 38% wage increase over four years, but it does not include a reinstated pension, which had been a key sticking point for the union. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Polls open, Election Day underway after Harris, Trump make final campaign pitches – CBS News Watch CBS News Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump have reached the end of their campaign trails and the polls have opened for Election Day across America. CBS News’ Aaron Navarro, Libby Cathey and Fin Gómez have the latest on the candidates’ last messages for voters and when we can expect to see results. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On

Trump and Harris rally voters Trump and Harris make final push in battleground states 02:11 The vice president of the U.S. — who occupies the second-highest office in the executive branch of the federal government and who in an emergency is first in line to succeed the president — doesn’t earn the second-highest salary.  The president earns $400,000 per year, while next highest earner is the chief justice of the Supreme Court, who earns $300,000. Even associate justices on the high court, at $298,500, earn more than the vice president of the U.S., whose salary is currently set at $235,100 a year.  The last time the salary for the vice president position increased was in January 2019, when the role got a $4,400 raise, from $230,700.  The vice president’s salary was set at $284,600 for 2024, according to an executive order on pay adjustments. However, a pay freeze has been in effect since 2019, meaning that only $235,100 of the vice president’s salary is payable.  Presidential historian Douglas Brinkley, a professor of history at Rice University, think the vice president’s salary is reasonably commensurate with the