PoliticsBrazil’s Supreme Court held a heated debate lasting several hours on Tuesday over how to handle a potential investigation involving one of its senior judges. The unprecedented public confrontation has overshadowed the presidential election campaign.
PoliticsFormer French culture minister Rachida Dati appeared in court on Wednesday to face corruption charges tied to dealings with the Renault-Nissan group, only months after suffering a bruising defeat in the Paris mayoral race.
PoliticsA federal judge’s block on restoring President Donald Trump’s name to the building was followed within hours by a Tuesday vote from the Trump-aligned board to shut most of the Kennedy Center for renovations.
SocietySingapore’s Ministry of Education will pilot smaller classes in six schools from next year—three primary and three secondary schools—to improve learning through more individual attention. As part of a broader classroom redesign, the ministry is also considering reducing teachers’ duties so they can spend more time supporting students’ holistic development.
SocietyThe European Union unveiled proposals on Wednesday to ban social media for children under 13, as a growing number of countries seek to restrict children’s access to the platforms amid a global backlash.
CultureEd Sheeran’s international tour has descended into crisis after rapper Macklemore was removed from the US dates for supporting Palestine onstage. The singer’s other opening acts quit in protest, while New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said Macklemore would be barred from performing at Gillette Stadium in Massachusetts this month.
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WorldUnited Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres holds a news conference in New York ahead of the start of the UN General Assembly.
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PoliticsU.S. President Donald Trump has ended temporary protected status for Haitians in the United States, the latest step in a years-long offensive against the community. The program examines the U.S. focus on Haiti to understand why Trump is concentrating on the Caribbean nation.
PoliticsA judge ruled Tuesday that President Trump’s name cannot be restored to the Kennedy Center without an act of Congress. Trump responded by threatening to halt the renovation entirely.
CultureThe broadcast covers backlash over Sydney Sweeney’s controversial new naked ad, previews Oasis’ new reunion-tour documentary and reveals who was eliminated from “Dancing With the Stars.”
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World1:24The United Nations said Tuesday that intensifying clashes between Yemen's government forces and the Iran-backed Houthis have displaced more than 100,000 people within the country, while thousands more have fled abroad.
EconomyJonathan Ferro, Lisa Abramowicz and Annmarie Hordern speak with leaders and decision-makers from Wall Street, Washington and beyond. The program covers the Fed decision, strong consumer activity, 5% Treasury yields, oil, $5,000 checks facing a congressional roadblock and markets underestimating Fed easing in 2027.
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SocietyEight members of Turkish LGBTQ+ rights group Kaos GL were jailed pending trial on Tuesday as part of a nationwide operation. The government says it is protecting family values and children, while rights groups accuse it of targeting fundamental rights.
TechThe newly formed Skills and Workforce Development Agency is offering more than 200 AI courses. Singaporeans who take eligible courses can receive six months of free access to premium AI tools. Its new Connect by SWDA centre supports individuals and employers with careers, skills and workforce needs. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said the government must ensure people are equipped for, rather than overwhelmed by, technological and workforce changes.
PoliticsEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says she wants to open the door for Canada to become the EU’s first “associate member.” Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa is seeking a “unique alliance” with the EU, not membership. The proposal is examined with Brussels Playbook author Gerardo Fortuna.
TechOpenAI Chief Global Affairs Officer Chris Lehane tells “CBS Mornings” that AI capabilities have entered a “new phase.” He also discusses recent efforts by technology leaders to address AI safety and regulation.
WorldThe US-Iran war has brought Saudi Arabia and its de facto leader, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, to a crisis point. The Houthis have fired at the kingdom nearly every day this month, pushing Saudi oil production to its lowest level in decades and threatening to complicate its multitrillion-dollar economic diversification plans.
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WorldThree people are killed when a news helicopter crashes in Los Angeles, while millions of Americans prepare for extreme weather. FBI Director Kash Patel also clashes with lawmakers over the agency’s role in the midterm elections.
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EconomyThe Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates on Wednesday for the first time in three years. Investors saw a more than 90% chance of a quarter-point increase this week and priced in another hike by year-end.
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CultureJewelry designer Kendra Scott speaks with CBS Mornings about joining Shark Tank full time. She began with $500 and built a billion-dollar jewelry empire.
PoliticsEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed that Canada become the European Union’s first associate member. During her state of the union address in Strasbourg, France, she said she wanted to work with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to open that door for Canada.
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TechUS-based AI and data company Databricks plans to invest more than US$350 million in Singapore over the next three years. It will expand its headquarters to 32,000 sq ft by the end of this year, double its local workforce to more than 500, and work with higher-education institutes to train 20,000 people in data and AI skills.
HealthHumanitarian doctors and healthcare workers in active conflict zones face hazards including so-called “double tap” strikes, roadblocks, evacuation orders and the politicisation of humanitarian organisations. Pierre Catoire, an emergency doctor and vice-president of Mehad, discusses how medical professionals carry out their work.
WorldOver the past week, the Iran-backed Houthi militant group in Yemen has seized two strategic islands on the Red Sea coast, strengthening its control of the Bab al-Mandab, a major international shipping route. Saudi Arabia depends on access to export oil to Asia, while the closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid the Iran war raises the risk of a deeper global oil supply crisis.
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