Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 59

8/31/2025: China's Spies; St. Mary's; Sounds of Cajun Country

First, a report on China expanding its spying efforts in the U.S. Then, a look at teens’ innovative Pythagorean Theorem work. And, why the music of Cajun country is enjoying a renaissance.

8/31: Sunday Morning

Hosted by Jane Pauley. Featured: David Pogue on how AI is affecting job searches; Jane Pauley talks with Dr. Sanjay Gupta about treatments for chronic pain; Robert Costa interviews singer-songwriter John Fogerty; Steve Hartman explores the bedrooms left behind by children killed by gun violence; Elaine Quijano visits the studio of painter Alex Katz; and Luke Burbank checks out the world’s largest truck stop.

8/31: Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan

This week on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem discusses the federal government's deployment to U.S. cities, while Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker discusses the administration's plans for Chicago. Plus, World Food Programme executive director Cindy McCain discusses the situation in Gaza.

8/31: CBS Weekend News

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker defiant as Trump threatens to send military to Chicago over crime; Artists turning trash into masterpieces

Burning Man death prompts homicide investigation

An unidentified White man was found dead, lying in a pool of blood, according to police.

Judge blocks deportation of Guatemalan migrant children at last minute

The case involves 10 migrants between 10- and 17-years-old who entered the U.S. without authorization and without their parents or legal guardians.

Rudy Giuliani hospitalized after car crash in New Hampshire

According to his spokesperson, Giuliani suffered "fractured thoracic vertebrae, multiple lacerations and contusions, as well as injuries to his left arm and lower leg."

Artists turning trash into masterpieces

As climate concerns take center stage, repurposed art is getting more wall space and less side-eye from the art world. Itay Hod reports.

8/30: CBS Weekend News

Mass held at site of Minneapolis church shooting; Amtrak's new high-speed Acela train a gamechanger for Northeast travelers.

Kiss of Death and the Google Exec

The mysterious death of a Google executive and his last night with an exotic beauty captured on video. "48 Hours" correspondent Maureen Maher reports.