Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 39

2 Pa. state troopers shot in Susquehanna County, suspect dead, police say

Gov. Josh Shapiro said Thursday that two Pennsylvania State Police troopers were shot in Thompson, Susquehanna County.

Trump doubles Nicolas Maduro bounty, offers $50 million reward for arrest of Venezuela's president

Maduro was indicted in Manhattan federal court in 2020, during the first Trump presidency on federal charges of narco-terrorism and conspiracy to import cocaine.

Israel's Security Cabinet approves plan for Israeli military to take control of Gaza City

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu earlier said that Israel intends to take control of all of Gaza but does not want to "keep" or govern the territory, and instead wants to hand it over to "Arab forces."

4/7/2024: Dr. Kuznetzov; Your Chatbot Will See You Now; The Ring

First, a report on deadly landmines plaguing Ukraine. Then, a look at AI’s role in mental health treatments. And, a thief says he melted down Yogi Berra rings.

The Uplift: Small but mighty

Two young girls from a small, remote town in Scotland want others to see how small but mighty they are – and so is their school. Despite only having two students, the girls say the school is worth it and are fighting to keep it running. Plus, more good news stories.

Federal judge issues fourth block of Trump's birthright citizenship order

U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman ruled that President Trump's administration cannot withhold citizenship from children born to people in the country illegally or temporarily.

8/7: CBS Evening News

Eli Lilly reports positive results from new weight loss pill; More people turning off dating apps and trying to find love in real life

Trump wants to change the census. Here's how the census works

The Census Bureau said it began planning the 2030 census in 2019.

Why is Trump calling on the CEO of Intel to resign?

President Trump urged Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan to resign on Thursday, calling him "highly conflicted."

CBS Reports - City Under Surveillance

The Detroit Police Department is using facial recognition technology and a network of surveillance cameras to combat the city's high crime rates. But critics say the technology has racial bias built into it and has even landed innocent people behind bars. In this documentary, CBS Reports explores the debate over high-tech policing that promises to make our communities safer yet at the same time threatens our civil liberties.