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Texas prisoners face new book ban after hundreds test positive for synthetic drugs
3+ hour, 11+ min ago (1010+ words) Inmates say the policy unfairly punishes them " and note that prison staff also bring in contraband. A new state policy that bans prison inmates from receiving hardback books and used books will curb contrabands that enter into facilities, according to…...
Court protection for Delta-8 sales in Texas set to expire Thursday at 5 p. m.
3+ hour, 34+ min ago (851+ words) A Texas Supreme Court order takes effect May 28 that allows state health officials to again treat manufactured Delta-8 THC as a Schedule I controlled substance, a legal category that includes peyote and Ecstasy. Delta-8 gummies and drinks sold at gas…...
Zelenskyy wants more Patriot missile systems for Ukraine's war against Russia
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (37+ words) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is urging the U. S. to expand deliveries of Patriot missile systems for the war against Russia. CBS News' Ramy Inocencio reports. Zelenskyy wants more Patriot missile systems for Ukraine's war against Russia...
Meta will offer exclusive features for paid subscribers
2+ hour, 39+ min ago (22+ words) Meta says its rolling out paid social subscriptions that will include exclusive features like "super reactions" and customizable themes. Kelly O'Grady reports....
Exclusive discounts from CBS Mornings Deals
2+ hour, 31+ min ago (44+ words) On this edition of CBS Mornings Deals, we show you items that will help improve your everyday lifestyle. Visit cbsdeals. com to take advantage of these exclusive deals today. CBS earns commissions on purchases made through cbsdeals. com. Exclusive discounts…...
How high-functioning burnout is different from being stressed or overwhelmed
2+ hour, 34+ min ago (32+ words) Board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Sue Varma explains what high-functioning burnout is and how it can have long-term health consequences. How high-functioning burnout is different from being stressed or overwhelmed...
What will happen to gold and silver prices this June? Here's what experts expect.
2+ hour, 18+ min ago (318+ words) May 28, 2026 / 10: 55 AM EDT / CBS News Unfortunately for current gold and silver investors, prices for both have reversed course since then. The current prices of gold and silver stand at $4, 463 and $74 per ounce, respectively, as of May 25. Both prices represent double-digit…...
U. S. hopes to contain Ebola outbreak spread with facility in Kenya
2+ hour, 51+ min ago (41+ words) The Trump administration is building a facility to contain Americans who contracted Ebola in Kenya and avoid spread in the U. S. CBS News' Dr. Celine Gounder has more. U. S. hopes to contain Ebola outbreak spread with facility in Kenya...
"Donald Trump" the buffalo spared from sacrifice in Bangladesh
2+ hour, 47+ min ago (325+ words) May 28, 2026 / 10: 26 AM EDT / CBS News An albino buffalo nicknamed "Donald Trump" has been spared from sacrifice in a religious festival in Bangladesh. The animal has its familiar hairdo to thank, after images of its golden tuft went viral online. It…...
Talarico explains run for Senate: "We're all getting screwed. None of us can afford anything"
2+ hour, 55+ min ago (47+ words) Texas state Rep. James Talarico is reacting to Ken Paxton's win in the Republican runoff that set up what's bound to be a pivotal race in the 2026 midterms. Ed O'Keefe reports. Talarico explains run for Senate: "We're all getting screwed....