What to know about the company behind Puerto Rico’s massive blackout

Dec 31, 2024 | Uncategorized

Luma, a private company that distributes electricity in Puerto Rico, has blamed previous “financial mismanagement” for problems with the island’s grid. read more

Chinese hackers access U.S. Treasury Department workstations, officials say

Dec 31, 2024 | Uncategorized

Officials say cybercriminals backed by the Chinese state government hacked the U.S. Treasury Department system, accessing federal workstations and some unclassified documents. CBS News homeland security and justice reporter Nicole Sganga has the latest. read more

Trump endorses Mike Johnson for House speaker days before vote

Dec 31, 2024 | Uncategorized

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday endorsed Mike Johnson to remain as speaker of the House, where the GOP holds a narrow majority. Democrats plan to nominate House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to oppose Johnson. CBS News political reporter Libby Cathey has the... read more

Former President Jimmy Carter to be honored at services in Georgia, D.C.

Dec 31, 2024 | Uncategorized

Funeral services to honor former President Jimmy Carter, who died on Sunday at 100 years old, will be held starting Jan. 4 in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, before he is brought to Atlanta and later Washington, D.C., for a national funeral service. CBS News... read more

U.S. military strikes Houthi targets in Yemen

Dec 31, 2024 | Uncategorized

The U.S. military said it conducted airstrikes in Yemen on Monday and Tuesday, targeting Houthi operations that have been used for attacks on U.S. Navy warships and merchant vessels in the region. CBS News senior foreign correspondent Holly Williams has more on the... read more

What to know about norovirus as cases surge across U.S.

Dec 31, 2024 | Uncategorized

New data shows cases of norovirus are rising in the U.S. According to the CDC, state health departments reported 91 cases during the week of Dec. 5, which is almost three times greater than the average weekly high of cases reported between 2021 and 2024. CBS News... read more