Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 27

6 found dead during confined space rescue at Northern Colorado dairy farm

Six people were found dead Wednesday evening at a dairy farm in Northern Colorado, officials said.

Erik Menendez denied parole after decades in prison

California officials have denied Erik Menendez parole after he spent decades in prison for killing his parents in 1989.

Lil Nas X arrested in L.A. and treated for possible overdose, police say

Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.

8/21: CBS Evening News Plus

Los Angeles faces dangerous heat wave, increased wildfire threat; Reporter's Notebook: Morning reading ritual

SpaceX launches unpiloted X-37B spaceplane on classified mission

During its secretive mission, the X-37B will test new laser communications gear and a "quantum" navigation sensor.

Supreme Court clears way for canceling NIH grants tied to diversity, gender

The Supreme Court on Thursday cleared the way for NIH to cancel research grants tied to issues like gender identity and diversity, equity and inclusion.

8/21: The Daily Report

Jericka Duncan reports on two states' progress in redistricting plans, and the larger impact of rapid climate change in Antarctica.

U.S. halts issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers

The U.S. will stop issuing worker visas for commercial truck drivers, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Thursday.

8/20: CBS Morning News

White House says Putin agreed to meet with Volodymyr Zelenskyy; Employers turn to old school hiring tactics to rule out AI applicants.

Hurricane Erin bringing tropical storm conditions to North Carolina's Outer Banks

Meteorologists are closely tracking the projected path and forecast of Hurricane Erin, which is the first hurricane to develop over the Atlantic this year.