Larry E. Swedroe's Blog, page 949

House Speaker McCarthy renews calls for spending cuts as federal debt limit looms

As the U.S. nears its debt limit, House Republicans are calling for negotiations and federal spending caps. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joined "Red and Blue" to discuss lawmakers' economic options, as well as the latest on the investigations into New York Rep. George Santos.

Rick Rubin: The 60 Minutes Interview

As an NYU college student, Rick Rubin launched Def Jam Recordings some 40 years ago and has been a hitmaker ever since. Anderson Cooper interviews the music producer about his unique approach.

1/15/2023: Star Power, Hide and Seek, The Guru

Inside the nuclear fusion breakthrough; Cyprus: A hiding spot for Russian money; In Shangri-La with music producer Rick Rubin.

CBS Weekend News, January 15, 2023

Biden deals with fallout after more classified documents found; Minnesota man gives up desk job to open dogsled business

U.S. detainee in Iran Siamak Namazi on hunger strike

Namazi is protesting the Biden administration's failure to free him and other Americans detained in Iran's notorious Evin prison.

Nuclear Fusion: Inside the breakthrough that could change our world | 60 Minutes

On December 5th, scientists at the National Ignition Facility reached a breakthrough in nuclear fusion by producing a reaction with an energy gain. It could be a step toward a world in the distant future where fusion is a source of power.

Minnesota man gives up desk job to open dogsled business

Jack Christopher traded in a desk job for a dogsled business. The owner of Silent Run Adventures now has a team of 26 Siberian huskies. CBS Minnesota's John Lauritsen reports.

Bills hold on for playoff win as Damar Hamlin cheers team on from home

The win sets up a rematch with the Bengals two weeks after the last game between the teams was canceled following the on-field collapse of Damar Hamlin.

Cyprus: A hiding spot for Russian money | 60 Minutes

Since the fall of the Soviet Union, the tiny island country of Cyprus has been a destination for Russian oligarchs looking to hide their wealth. But with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, officials are working to seize those assets.

How U.S. prosecutors seize sanctioned Russian assets | 60 Minutes

Since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine, the U.S. has been in pursuit of sanctioned Russian oligarchs trying to hide their illicit assets.