Brazils Lula Fires Human Rights Minister Accused of Sexual Misconduct

Hegseth dismisses misconduct allegations as "smear campaign"

Senators grilled secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth over sexual assault and misconduct allegations at his confirmation hearing Tuesday. Evan McMorris-Santoro, reporter for NOTUS, and Andrew ...

CBS News - 4h

Artificial Intelligence and the New Human Experience

Labor, identity, and the future of work are at stake.

Inc. - 1d

Brazil’s Mafia-Run Animal Lottery Was Invincible. Online Games Changed That.

Digital gambling could spell the end for a lottery run by criminal gangs that has been a fixture of Brazilian life for decades.

The New York Times - 2d

Hegseth hits back at misconduct allegations in contentious hearing

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's embattled pick for defense secretary, faced tough questions from senators during his confirmation hearing.

ABC News - 8h

Police misconduct hearings over Kiena Dawes abuse

Three officers face disciplinary proceedings over contact Kiena Dawes had with police before she died.

BBC News - 22h

‘A welfare state with a budget on the right side of zero’: Iceland’s youngest-ever prime minister has a plan for a new kind of governance

Kristrún Frostadóttir, who entered politics just four years ago, speaks to the Observer about feminism, the far right and reopening talks on joining the EU. Nearly 45 years ago, Iceland made ...

The Guardian - 2d

Man detained near Kenneth Fire not accused of arson

A man who was detained by citizens shortly after a wildfire exploded near Calabasas and West Hills is not accused of starting the fire, authorities announced Friday morning. Los Angeles police ...

The Hill - 4d

German foreign minister says Syrians have a right to visit homeland

Yahoo News - 4d

AI is taking the 'human' out of human resources

Companies increasingly rely on AI-based tools to replace everyday HR functions, from tracking job applications to monitoring employees’ performance to making decisions about promotions and layoffs.

The Hill - 4d

In data: Brazil, Chile touted as “high-potential” Americas spirits markets

Yahoo News - 4d

Lula Disapproval Hits New High With Brazilians Pessimistic About Economy

Yahoo News - 4d

Florida doctor accused of sexually exploiting 10 children, including teen found dead

A Florida doctor was federally indicted on allegations he sexually exploited 10 children, including a teenage girl who was found dead after he directed her to hurt herself, according to prosecutors ...

NBC News - 5d

Sources: Man City chase Brazil teen Vitor Reis

Manchester City are exploring a January deal for Brazilian youth international Vitor Reis, who is valued at around €40m, sources have told ESPN.

ESPN - 5d

Maps show where fires are burning right now in L.A. area

Updating maps of Southern California show where wildfires, like the Palisades Fire and Eaton Fires, are burning across Los Angeles.

CBS News - 6d

ATF investigates tourist accused of setting businesses on fire in Puerto Rico

Authorities in Missouri and Puerto Rico are investigating an incident where several businesses on the island were allegedly set on fire by a tourist from Missouri; videos of the alleged event have ...

NBC News - 6d

Brazil marks 2nd anniversary of right-wing coup attempt as Bolsonaro's legal troubles deepen

Brazilian authorities are gathering in capital Brasilia to mark the second anniversary of an alleged coup attempt by supporters of former far-right President Jair Bolsonaro

ABC News - 6d

OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman accused of sexual abuse by sister in lawsuit

Tech entrepreneur and family say Ann Altman’s claims that abuse started in childhood are ‘utterly untrue’ . The sister of the OpenAI chief executive, Sam Altman , has filed a lawsuit alleging that ...

The Guardian - 6d

UK minister accuses Musk of endangering her life

Jess Phillips hits back at tech billionaire after he attacks her handling of grooming scandal

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Jimmy Carter’s human rights legacy in US foreign policy

The Carter administration administration marked a break from the Cold War-era policies of prioritizing strategic interests over moral values, advocating instead for a foreign policy that emphasized ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Human Metapneumovirus Is Finally Being Taken Seriously

The attention being paid to a Chinese outbreak of a virus often confused with flu is a sign that respiratory infection tracking is improving.

Wired - Jan. 7

How Jimmy Carter worked to promote human rights through the Carter Center

The Carter Center, based in Atlanta, was launched by the Carter's after they left the White House and has worked to promote human rights, health and democracy worldwide. CBS News' Nikole Killion ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

1st human bird flu death in US reported

The Louisiana Department of Health confirmed the first human bird flu death in the United States on Monday.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Zambia Women coach accused of sexual misconduct is moved aside

Bruce Mwape denies touching chest of official and player He will take ‘advisory role’ with Zambia’s junior teams The Zambia coach accused of sexual misconduct at the 2023 Women’s World Cup has ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

The slow path to reliable data on child sexual abuse

Publishing limited statistics is still vital to ensure scrutiny and transparency as people end up speculating anyway

Financial Times - Jan. 7

Pentagon Reaches Settlement With Veterans Dismissed Over Sexuality

The agreement, if approved by a judge, would let former service members upgrade their discharge status and receive benefits they had been denied.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Israel Conducts Raids in Syria Amid Accusations of Cease-Fire Violations

Four weeks after the fall of the Assad regime, Israel is pressing on with a military campaign on Syrian soil.

The New York Times - Jan. 6

Soccer-loving nun from Brazil is world's oldest person at nearly 117

Sister Inah Canabarro became the world's oldest living person after the death of Japan's Tomiko Itooka.

CBS News - Jan. 5

Legal aid cuts deny parents their human rights, says ex-supreme court president

Exclusive: David Neuberger believes lack of access to state-funded lawyers for family disputes is ‘wrong in principle’. The former president of the supreme court has said parents are being deprived ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Could Humans Have a Brain Microbiome?

The discovery that other vertebrates have healthy, microbial brains is fueling the still controversial possibility that we might have them as well.

Wired - Jan. 5

Elena Rybakina defends suspended former coach as WTA investigates claims of misconduct

Stefano Vukov is under investigation by the WTA 2022 Wimbledon champion was ‘never mistreated’ Elena Rybakina, the 2022 Wimbledon champion, has insisted that her former coach Stefano Vukov did ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Reflecting on Jimmy Carter's work for human rights and health equity

Former President Jimmy Carter will lie in repose at the Carter Center in Atlanta, Georgia, until Tuesday morning. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jon LaPook and CBS News contributor and ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

Brazil ex-official returns toilet she had removed from office

Janaína Lima said she had paid for a bathroom renovation with her own money.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Actor Justin Baldoni fires back after co-star Blake Lively accused him of sexual harassment

Actor Justin Baldoni is firing back after co-star Blake Lively accused him of sexual harassment in a lawsuit. Baldoni's lawyer spoke exclusively to NBC News about Baldoni's own allegations against ...

NBC News - Jan. 3