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CBS News shakes up 60 Minutes as ousted correspondents ‘fear what comes next’

Ex-New York Times journalist Nick Bilton to replace Tanya Simon as executive producer of the Sunday newsmagazine

The Guardian - US · May 28

Jorge Ramos Makes Digital Journalism History at News Emmys With "Así Veo las Cosas"

Latino journalism had one of its strongest nights at the 47th annual News & Documentary Emmy Awards, where Jorge Ramos' independent digital show "Así Veo las Cosas" won Outstanding News Program in Spanish, and several Spanish-language projects took home major awards.

Latin Times · May 28

Woman With No Right Hand Speaks Out After She Was Ticketed For Using Her Phone With Her Right Hand

“The cop would rather go through all this than drop his ego and admit he’s wrong.”

Bored Panda · May 28

How Much You Need To Earn To Buy A Home In 49 Major US Cities: First-Time Buyers Are In For A Shock

The challenge of homeownership in the US is that rising wages lag behind soaring property prices. Discover which Midwest cities offer affordable options amid the national crisis.

International Business Times UK · May 28

Why Did Sharyn Alfonsi Leave CBS? Real Reason Behind Her '60 Minutes' Exit After Explosive Editorial Dispute

Sharyn Alfonsi exits CBS News after a dispute over a Salvadoran prison report, sparking debate on editorial independence and political influence within the network.

International Business Times UK · May 28

Iran targets US airbase after Washington’s strikes near Hormuz, warns ‘aggressor’ of harsher response

Iran's Revolutionary Guards announced they struck a U.S. airbase early Thursday, claiming it followed a U.S. attack near Bandar Abbas. The Guards issued a stern warning, vowing a more forceful response to any future "aggression" and holding the "aggressor" accountable for repercussions. The specific base targeted was not disclosed.

The Economic Times · May 28

‘Frightened’ Jill Biden thought Joe was having a stroke during disastrous debate with Trump

Biden, looking pale and sounding hoarse, rambled through his agenda during the most consequential debate of the 2024 election

The Independent UK · May 28

CBS officially fires 60 Minutes reporter who went scorched earth on Bari Weiss early in the week: report

Sharyn Alfonsi’s contract expired over the weekend, making her an at-will employee until she was fired, according to a report

The Independent UK · May 27

Americans are earning more, but still can’t afford homes - here’s why families now need more than $116,000 income to buy a house in the US

US housing market 2026: Despite rising wages, many American families find homeownership increasingly out of reach as housing costs outpace income growth. A significant income gap persists, with the national median household income falling far short of what's needed to afford the average US home. Experts predict these affordability challenges…

The Economic Times · May 27

60 Minutes journalist accuses CBS News of penalizing her after contract not renewed

Sharyn Alfonsi confirms contract expiration after decrying network over ‘the spread of corporate meddling’ last month

The Guardian - US · May 27