Author: Justin M. Larson

A dive into the history of Iran | 60 Minutes Archive – CBS News Watch CBS News These three 60 Minutes stories illustrate how revolutionary powers came to be and help explain the current day conflict in Iran. From 1974 and 1976, Mike Wallace’s interviews with the Shah of Iran Mohammed Reza Pahlavi. And from 1979, Wallace’s interview with Iran’s Ayatollah Khomeini, just weeks after the Iran Hostage Crisis began. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

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Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, holds a motherboard as he speaks during the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at Porte de Versailles exhibition center in Paris, France, June 11, 2025. Gonzalo Fuentes | ReutersNvidia shares rose nearly 3% on Wednesday and headed for a record close for the first time since January, as investors gain confidence that the company’s leadership in artificial intelligence won’t be dampened by Chinese export controls.The stock rose as high as $153.13 during the day, matching its prior intraday high. It’s currently trading at $151.92, which would put it past its closing high…

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Microsoft vice chair and president Brad Smith breaks down how the company plans to invest in artificial intelligence during an appearance on ‘Mornings with Maria.’ Microsoft is planning another round of cuts at Xbox as part of the tech giant’s ongoing reorganization. Xbox managers are expecting substantial job cuts across the entire group as soon as next week, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. This marks the fourth time Microsoft downsized its gaming division in the past 18 months, the outlet reported. Several video game studios at the company’s Xbox division were shuttered in 2024, too.FOX Business reached out…

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Darsheel Safary, known for his debut in ‘Taare Zameen Par’, experiences intense release anxiety and avoids googling himself to cope. Unprepared for sudden fame, he wasn’t backed by Bollywood but focuses on talent and hard work, choosing to ignore negativity and stay grounded amid challenges. While actors are often seen enjoying the fame that comes with their work’s release, Darsheel Safary, the star of ‘Taare Zameen Par’, experiences a different side of the spotlight—release anxiety. In a recent conversation, he shared how this common actor’s fear still affects him. Currently, Darsheel is featured in the web series Gamerlog.The Struggle with…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Those people scanning the beach with metal detectors, hoping for a lucky find, might not be thrilled about what’s next. While beaches are where we unwind, play, and connect with nature, they’re also under constant threat from plastic pollution and human debris. That’s where BeBot comes in.BeBot, an all-electric beach-cleaning robot developed in Italy by Niteko Robotics in partnership with 4ocean and Poralu Marine, is quietly transforming environmental technology. This innovative machine delivers a smarter, cleaner, and more sustainable way to keep our shorelines pristine, combining advanced robotics with eco-friendly design.Sign up…

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Bumble will lay off roughly 30% of its workforce, or 240 employees, according to a regulatory filing filed by the online dating company on Wednesday. The jobs cuts come as the company moves to reduce costs and refocus on growing its customer base. Bumble estimates the layoffs, which are slated to take place in the second half of the year, will save $40 million. The Texas-based company said it will reinvest most of that money into “product and technology development.” In announcing the decision to staff on Wednesday, Bumble CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd, who also co-founded Tinder, said the online dating business as…

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President Donald Trump said it is “terrible” Spain is refusing to meet NATO’s new 5% defense spending goal, and threatened them with tariffs. President Donald Trump tore into Spain over its refusal to adhere to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s (NATO) new 5% defense spending target during a press conference Wednesday.  “They’re the only country that won’t pay up, they want to stay at 2%,” said Trump. “I think it’s terrible. And you know, they’re doing very well, the economy.” Trump said that as a result of Spain’s refusal, the U.S. was negotiating a trade deal with Spain where “we’re…

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Aditya Narayan marks his return to music with ‘Saansein,’ an album that delves into love, loss, and healing. Launching with ‘Bana Le Tera’ on June 20th, 2025, the album reflects Narayan’s personal journey, including his relationship with his wife, Shweta. He balances honesty with modern digital strategies to connect with listeners in today’s fast-paced music scene. With Saansein, Aditya Narayan returns to his musical roots, offering an intimate glimpse into his emotional journey through love, loss, and healing. In this exclusive interview with ETimes, the singer-actor talked about launching the album with Bana Le Tera, the creative challenges he faced,…

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Sachin Tendulkar recalled being inspired by the 1983 triumph with a heartfelt post on X (Image via X/@sachin_rt & Getty Images)Sachin Tendulkar’s X post on the anniversary of India’s iconic victory in 1983 (Image via X/@sachin_rt)Sachin Tendulkar recalled being inspired by the 1983 triumph with a heartfelt post on X (Image via X/@sachin_rt & Getty Images)Sachin Tendulkar’s X post on the anniversary of India’s iconic victory in 1983 (Image via X/@sachin_rt)Sachin Tendulkar recalled being inspired by the 1983 triumph with a heartfelt post on X (Image via X/@sachin_rt & Getty Images) June 25, 1983 is a date etched in Indian…

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Emil Bove, President Donald Trump’s former defense attorney who took aggressive steps to enforce Trump’s political agenda at the Justice Department in the early months of his presidency, told the Senate Judiciary Committee, “I’m not anybody’s henchman” at a confirmation hearing Wednesday to consider him for a federal judgeship.Trump last month tapped Bove, who has been helping lead the Justice Department, for a judgeship on the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.In his opening statement Wednesday, Bove vigorously disputed what he described as “a wildly inaccurate caricature” of himself generated by the “mainstream media” which has cast him as a…

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Trump holds news conference at NATO summit, addresses Israel-Iran ceasefire | Special Report – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump held a news conference at the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, where he made remarks about the U.S. strikes on Iran’s nuclear sites, addressed early intelligence reports and discussed the Israel-Iran ceasefire. Mr. Trump also confirmed that he met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Watch CBS News’ special report, anchored by John Dickerson. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On Source link

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Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is back Wednesday on Capitol Hill, this time speaking to the Senate banking committee as part of his semiannual monetary policy testimony.In his remarks Tuesday before the House Financial Services Committee, the central bank leader asserted that the Fed is “well positioned to wait” on interest rate policy as it watches the impact that tariffs will have on inflation.Should the duties present a longer-lasting impact on prices, Powell said the Fed would likely be more hesitant to reduce interest rates further. However, if the rise is a one-time move, then he’d be comfortable easing later…

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Amazon co-founder Jeff Bezos has reportedly had to change one of his wedding event venues in Venice after a group of protesters threatened to block the canals surrounding the location with inflatable crocodiles, according to The Guardian. The tech billionaire and his wife-to-be, Lauren Sanchez, a former journalist, were supposed to host a wedding party at the Scuola Grande della Misericordia, a historic building dating back to the 1300s, but pivoted at the last minute amid protest and safety concerns, reports the U.K. outlet.The venue change was also due in part to security concerns, after the U.S. bombed Iran, and…

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American Action Forum President Doug Holtz-Eakin weighs in on fast food prices outpacing wages and the Fed’s trajectory for controlling inflation. Fourth of July barbecue costs remain near record highs as inflation and reduced availability of certain food items keep prices “stubbornly high,” according to the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). Families cooking for the holiday for 10 guests this year should expect to pay about $70.92, which is only 30 cents less from last year’s record-high cost, according to the 2025 American Farm Bureau Federation annual marketbasket survey. Broken down, that’s about $7.09 per person, meaning this year will be…

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Fatima Sana Shaikh, who is gearing up for the release of her upcoming films Metro… In Dino and Aap Jaisa Koi, has spoken candidly about her battle with epilepsy. In a moving conversation with Humans of Bombay, she recalled a terrifying episode while flying to the USA via Dubai. She revealed that she had a major seizure attack mid-air.“I got seizures on the flight… I was taken to the airport hospitals… but then also my seizures weren’t stopping,” she said, adding that doctors eventually had to administer a very high dose of medication to bring the situation under control.‘I was…

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Rapper Dresses as Maa Kali in Explicit Video | Outrage EruptsCanadian rapper Tommy Genesis is under fire for her controversial portrayal of Maa Kali in her new music video True Blue. Covered in blue paint, gold jewellery, and a bindi — and seen licking a crucifix while folding hands in ‘namaste’ — her visuals have enraged both Hindu and Christian communities. The internet exploded with criticism, calling the act “pathetic,” “desperate,” and “deeply disrespectful.” Faith groups and fans alike are demanding the video be removed, reigniting global debates on cultural appropriation and religious insensitivity in art. Tommy Genesis, of Tamil…

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At a confirmation hearing Wednesday, President Donald Trump’s pick for the director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Susan Monarez, faced questions about her stance on vaccines — after Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., a vaccine skeptic, has recently made controversial choices around themMonarez was clear in her support for vaccines.”I think vaccines save lives. I think that we need to continue to support the promotion of utilization of vaccines,” Monarez said.Her comments came as she was asked by Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders about a recent decision reported by POLITICO that Kennedy has decided…

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