Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 260

Social media users are wondering why they're suddenly following Trump. Here's the reason.

Some social media users have been questioning why it appears they are suddenly following President Trump on platforms like Facebook or Instagram. This and other questions and conspiracy theories have been flooding the internet in recent days. CBS News confirmed executive editor Rhonna Tarrant breaks them down.

Prince Harry settles lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch's British tabloids

Just ahead of the start of trial, Prince Harry reached a financial settlement with the News Group Newspapers, a group of British tabloids owned by Rupert Murdoch, in his lawsuit alleging the tabloids violated his privacy. As part of the settlement, Harry also received a public apology in which the newspapers acknowledged "phone hacking, surveillance and misuse of private information." Imtiaz Tyab reports.

Drug traffickers nabbed by photo of French Bulldog must pay $1.4 million

Investigators used an intercepted photo of Bob the French Bulldog to track down an organized crime group.

4 arrested in correction with burglary at Joe Burrow's home

An old LSU shirt and a Bengals hat believed to have been stolen from Joe Burrow's home were found after police pulled four men over.

What Trump's executive orders mean for the fight against climate change

On his first day in office, President Trump signed a slew of executive orders promoting fossil fuels and ending many of the Biden administration's efforts to combat climate change. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter joins "America Decides" to explain what Trump's actions could mean for the planet.

Trump's return to power looming over World Economic Forum

Leaders from around the globe are currently gathering in Davos, Switzerland, for the World Economic Forum's annual multi-day meeting as newly-inaugurated President Trump is beginning his second term. Ravi Agrawal, editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine, joins "America Decides" from Davos to discuss how Trump is looming large over world leaders' talks.

Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht

Libertarian activists, who generally oppose criminal drug policies, argued the government overreached in building its case against Ross Ulbricht and the dark web marketplace Silk Road.

Snow and winter conditions force school and airport closures in the South

A winter storm brought snow and frigid temperatures to parts of the South that rarely see this type of weather. CBS News correspondent Janet Shamlian reports from Houston and CBS News Texas meteorologist McKenna King has the forecast.

Did TikTok legally have to shut down, or did its leadership choose to?

President Trump signed an executive order delaying a nationwide ban on TikTok for 75 days. The move comes after the app was unavailable in the U.S. for around 12 hours over the weekend. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson and dosomething.org CEO DeNora Getachew break it down.

What happened when 4 teens swapped their smartphones for flip phones

Half of American teenagers get 4 hours or more of daily screen time and are more likely to experience anxiety and depression, a report found.