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Air safety expert weighs in on Alaska Airlines crash attempt, here's how airlines screen their pilots: After an off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot attempted to shut down the engines of an aircraft in mid-flight Sunday, an aviation safety expert and former pilot spoke to CBS News about what can be done to prevent similar incidents and how airlines monitor pilots' mental health.

Drone attacks on American bases injured two dozen U.S. military personnel: The groups conducting the attacks are supported by Iran and its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a Pentagon spokesman said.

Dozens of U.S. states, including California and New York, are suing Meta Platforms Inc. for harming young people and contributing to the youth mental health crisis by knowingly and deliberately designing features on Instagram and Facebook that addict children to its platforms.

Music publishers sue Amazon-backed AI company over song lyrics: The music publishers’ lawsuit appears to be the first copyright case over AI’s use of song lyrics

After 4 years, trial begins for captain in California boat fire that killed 34: The indictment against Jerry Boylan accuses the captain of being the first person to abandon ship and neglecting a number of safety measures. Jury selection in the trial began on Tuesday.

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Ukraine war - Avdiivka civilians cling on amid Russian assault: As Russian missiles shatter the town of Avdiivka, Hanna is desperate to escape. But her elderly mother refuses to leave.

Forced labor concerns prompt US lawmakers to demand ban on seafood from 2 Chinese provinces: A group of U.S. lawmakers wants the Biden administration to ban seafood processed in two Chinese provinces from entering the U.S. market because of concerns about rights abuses.

Lets Talk Business and Tech

20 Jobs Artificial Intelligence Can’t Replace: We have also discussed the potential impact of artificial intelligence on jobs.

UAW expands strike to crucial GM SUV plant in Texas hours after automaker reports earnings: The strike escalation includes roughly 5,000 workers at GM’s Arlington Assembly plant.

Big AI Is Coming for Big Tech: Just about everything you do on the internet is filtered through a handful of tech companies.

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How to Make Money Online For Free with This No Cost Internet Business Model: Yes that is right you can have a viable, profitable and legitimate online business set up and running for nothing - all you will need however is a computer.

Americans say these 3 things define wealth—none of them require making a lot of money | Kamaron McNair, CNBC. What makes you assume someone is wealthy? An outfit dripping with designer labels might be an indicator or perhaps you have an eye for someone stealthily displaying their wealth in muted but expensive clothes. The things Americans say would make them feel wealthy, however, don’t necessarily come with a price tag.

Sports and Showbiz Shenanigans

NFL Week 8 Power Rankings: Ravens catapult into top 3 after demolishing Lions, Steelers also make huge leap | What's going on with the NBA RSN situation?

Why George Clooney's SAG-AFTRA Proposal Was Rejected | Sofia Coppola almost directed 'Twilight' film but it was too weird

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