Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 76

6/29/2025: Humans in the Loop; Sealand; Werner Herzog

First, a report on how training AI takes a toll on Kenyan workers. Then, welcome to Sealand, the world’s smallest state. And, Werner Herzog: The 60 Minutes Interview.

Photos of Nazis enjoying themselves at Auschwitz become subject of a play | 60 Minutes

A Nazi’s photo album shows top officers at Auschwitz singing, socializing, and lighting a Christmas tree at a time when hundreds of thousands of Jews were killed in the concentration camp.

Senate votes on Trump's "Big, Beautiful Bill" set for morning

The Senate debate on President Trump's massive tax bill stretched into early Monday. Votes are scheduled to start in the morning.

6/29: CBS Weekend News

GOP Sen. Thom Tillis says he won't seek reelection after clash with Trump on budget bill; Pair of owls become San Francisco celebrities

Barry makes landfall as tropical depression on Mexico's east coast

Satellite images show that the storm would weaken as it nears the coast. Even though the storm weakened as it approached land, it will still bring tropical storm conditions near the coast throughout Monday.

Tropical Depression Barry makes landfall over Mexico

National Hurricane Center forecasters say the two storms are expected to drench the region for several days.

6/29/2025: Under the Radar; The Album; Tasmanian Tiger

First, an investigation into U.S. drone swarm mysteries dating back years. Then, a look at a play based on a Nazi’s photo album from Auschwitz. And, a report on efforts to revive the extinct Tasmanian tiger.

Is America in a New Gilded Age? Wealth, Power, and Democracy | CBS Reports

When tech billionaires were given a front row-seat at the latest presidential inauguration — and the world's richest man gained unprecedented power over federal agencies — questions about the growing influence of today's tycoons took center stage. Is America in a new Gilded Age, or is this just the latest chapter in its struggle to balance wealth, power and democracy?

After their son is murdered by a neo-Nazi, a family turns grief into hope

Blaze Bernstein was stabbed to death by Sam Woodward in what prosecutors called a hate crime. More than six painful years later, Blaze's parents are honoring his memory.

Family of teen killed in hate crime attack stand up for their son

Six years after the murder of Blaze Bernstein, a gay, Jewish college student, his family faced his killer Sam Woodward, a former high school classmate and neo-Nazi, in court.