TechThis week’s tech roundup highlights SpaceX’s giant Starship finally reaching orbit, along with growing concerns about misbehaving robots at OpenAI and Anthropic.
TechThis week’s tech roundup highlights SpaceX’s giant Starship finally reaching orbit, along with growing concerns about misbehaving robots at OpenAI and Anthropic.
EconomyFederal Reserve Vice Chair for Supervision Bowman delivered opening remarks at the Community Bank Cyber Workshop. The Federal Reserve says its functions include supporting the effective operation of the U.S. economy, the public interest and financial-system stability.
WorldThe broadcast covers the prosecutor’s reopening of an alleged gang-rape case at Cornell amid growing outrage, Denise Trigo-Fleming’s book about her past as a teenage cocaine dealer, an exclusive interview with Evan Gershkovich after his release from a Russian prison, and the details of Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen’s split.
SocietyAdult public transport fares in Singapore will increase by 12 to 13 cents per journey from Dec 26, the largest rise in cash terms. Overall fares will go up 7%, largely because of higher energy costs, while authorities plan additional support to cushion commuters.
EconomyFormer Walt Disney CEO Bob Chapek says the company needs a “growth engine.” He also says Disney employees have been discouraged from staying in touch with him and that he has not heard from CEO Josh D’Amaro since 2022. Chapek discussed his departure, Disney’s path forward and his new book.
PoliticsCook Political Report founder and contributor Charlie Cook says the midterm outlook has deteriorated sharply for Republicans over the past month as energy costs, tariffs and affordability concerns weigh on voters. He says the Democratic brand remains weak, with voters acting less to support Democrats than to oppose Republicans.
SocietyTompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said his office will present evidence to a grand jury. The move follows public questions about why the allegations led to no criminal prosecutions and comes after the accuser filed a lawsuit.
CultureEmerging musician and DJ Blu DeTiger began on TikTok before sharing stages with Sabrina Carpenter, Sombr and others. She spoke with “CBS Mornings” about her music and upcoming album, “N.Y. Baby.”
CultureJohn Grisham, the author of more than 50 bestselling books, is entering the spy genre with “The French Illusion,” about a newlywed couple kidnapped in Paris. He discusses the book on “CBS Mornings.”
PoliticsMore than 158 million Brazilians will vote on Sunday for their next president, members of Congress and governors. In Rio de Janeiro, local candidates are competing for the highly sought-after favela electorate, including residents of Rocinha, Brazil’s largest favela.
PoliticsFormer special counsel Jack Smith is scheduled to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee to defend his past criminal investigations into President Trump. Lindsay Clancy is expected in court for the first time since her case ended in a mistrial, while Trump plans to meet top technology leaders at the White House amid rising concerns about AI security.
SocietyFrench civil servants mobilised in large numbers on Tuesday, with more than 170 rallies planned nationwide. A coalition of unions is seeking extra budgetary resources for schools, hospitals and other public services. Firefighters are among those striking after being pushed to their limits by this summer’s historic wildfires. The report looks at a protest in Lyon.
WorldThis edition examines the economic risks of El Niño as drought and floods threaten crops, food prices and hydropower across Africa. Experts discuss the most exposed regions, investment needed to strengthen water resilience and how AI tools are helping smallholder farmers make critical decisions as weather becomes harder to predict.
WorldMore than 100 Israeli settlers attacked Jalud in the northern occupied West Bank early Tuesday, injuring three members of Israel’s security forces and setting fire to two Palestinian homes, authorities and residents said. The violence erupted as the military tried to escort home a Palestinian family displaced by settler attacks two months ago. Journalist Jordana Miller reports.
EconomyAt 81.9, the Conference Board’s September measure marked the lowest US consumer reading since 2014. Americans were dealing with higher prices for gasoline and oil.
SportsAfter winning Singapore’s historic Asian Games badminton silver, Loh Kean Yew said he was still sad that he “couldn’t get a gold medal for Singapore”. He described playing familiar opponent and Thai world No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn as never easy; Vitidsarn won 21-12, 21-16 on Tuesday. The silver is Singapore’s best Asian Games badminton result.
SocietyAn 87-year-old woman whose eviction triggered protests over Spain’s housing crisis will be allowed to return to her Madrid home after reaching an agreement with the property owner, according to a tenants union.
TechGary Gensler, an MIT professor and former SEC chair, discussed the legacy of Alan Greenspan, artificial intelligence and the need for regulation, warning of an existential risk if AI does not align with humans.
EconomyGoldman Sachs’s board has discussed a plan that could see John Waldron succeed David Solomon as chief executive as early as next year.
SocietyFree Press columnist Arthur Brooks argues that caring for an aging parent does not have to be a burden.
HealthOfficials say used GLP-1 injector pens have caused injuries to sanitation workers. New York City has raised the fine to $250 for people who fail to dispose of medical sharps properly.
WorldA Russian drone attack has killed nine people across Ukraine. ABC News' Maggie Rulli and contributor Mick Mulroy discuss the latest developments in the war in Ukraine.
Politics2:09French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen vowed on Tuesday to fight allegations of antisemitism aimed at her de facto number two, Jordan Bardella. She attacked the Mediapart website that published the claims and said Bardella had her “total confidence”.
WorldA 10-year-old child and two women died Monday while attempting the dangerous crossing from France to England, French authorities said. They were apparently trampled on an inflatable boat carrying more than 100 people after the so-called taxi boat encountered difficulty off the northern French coast and passengers sought help.