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AMNH shutting down 2 Native American exhibition halls AMNH shutting down 2 Native American exhibition halls 02:04 New York’s American Museum of Natural History is closing two halls featuring Native American objects starting Saturday, acknowledging the exhibits are “severely outdated” and contain culturally sensitive items. The mammoth complex across from Central Park on Manhattan’s Upper West Side is the latest U.S. institution to cover up or remove Native American exhibits to comply with recently revamped federal regulations dealing with the display of Indigenous human remains and cultural items.The museum said in October that it would pull all human remains from…
It’s long since been the vision of Hollywood that robots and humans would be side-by-side. In some Hollywood films, this partnership is a recipe for catastrophe, but in this suburb not far from Tinseltown, AI and robots are working in a restaurant kitchen. The restaurant, called CaliExpress, can be found in the heart of Pasadena, California. It’s the first time that so much technology has been in one place, according to business owner Vic Aulakh. The burger joint uses a grill robot by Cucina and “Flippy,” a robot from Miso Robotics that can handle frying. Both robots can make quite a lot…
The last victim of the Maui wildfires has been identified, officials said Saturday, bringing the death toll on the Hawaiian island to 100. The victim was identified as Lydia Coloma, 70, of Lahaina, according to the Maui Police Department. Lahaina was nearly destroyed by the fast-moving August fires, with one resident calling it “unrecognizable.” Thousands of structures, most of them homes, burned.Roughly two-thirds of the known victims who died in the fire were 60 or older, like Coloma, according to a list from Maui County. The identification of Coloma means that there are no identified individuals who died in the fires…
Inside the museum dedicated entirely to shoes – CBS News Watch CBS News They’re often the last item of clothing we don, but no outfit is complete without a great pair of shoes. For the first time, annual spending on shoes is expected to pass $400 billion. In Canada, a museum studies shoes throughout their ages and across the world, helping visitors understand just how much of a role footwear has played in human history. CBS News’ Dana Jacobson has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn…
Republican governors rally behind Texas in border showdown after Supreme Court ruling – CBS News Watch CBS News Texas is doubling down on the U.S.-Mexico border, refusing to remove razor wire that would allow Border Patrol into a public park in Eagle Pass, Texas. Gov. Greg Abbott said the state will “hold the line” against border crossings, and 25 Republican governors have signed a letter supporting Abbott. CBS News’ Camilo Montoya Galvez has more from Eagle Pass. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On This story originally…
Several camels and zebras were rescued from a trailer fire in Indiana’s Marion County early Saturday morning, police said. The animals were being transported by a trailer that caught fire on Interstate 69. According to CBS affiliate WTTV, the fire started around 2 a.m. local time.It’s not clear how the fire started, but the Grant County Sheriff’s Office told CBS News that the animals survived and were not injured. Police did not share any information about the driver of the trailer. Rescued zebras in Indiana. Grant County Sheriff’s Office “Not only did our first responders rescue them swiftly, but they…
Growing border battle in Congress threatens to upend bipartisan immigration deal – CBS News Watch CBS News The growing border battle in Congress is threatening to upend a bipartisan deal to overhaul immigration policies. President Biden has urged Congress to pass the deal, which he said would include tough reforms to secure the border, but House Speaker Mike Johnson warns it is likely dead on arrival. His words come amid concerns that Republicans are blocking the deal to help former president Donald Trump in the upcoming election. CBS News’ Christina Ruffini reports from the White House. Be the first to…
Author Stefanie Wilder Taylor discusses sobering up in new book “Drunk-ish” – CBS News Watch CBS News Former stand-up comic and television producer Stefanie Wilder-Taylor is best known for her irreverent books on parenting, but in her new book “Drunk-ish,” she takes a hard look at her use of alcohol while raising her kids. CBS News’ Jeff Glor sits down with the author to talk more about the book and her journey with alcohol. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On This story originally appeared on CBS…
Mysterious deaths of three Kansas City Chiefs fans who froze to death outside friend’s home – CBS News Watch CBS News Authorities are investigating the deaths of three Chiefs fans who went to watch a football game and never came home. All three men were found frozen to death outside a friend’s house two days after watching the game there. Jordan Willis says he had no idea his friends were outside and authorities have said there are no obvious signs of foul play. CBS News’ Michael George has more. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news,…