Anchor Jeff Vaughn sues for $5M CBS over diversity hire claim
An Emmy Award-winning CBS anchor claims the Tiffany network blindly pursued diversity hiring and fired him because he’s an older, white, heterosexual man, according to a massive lawsuit. Jeff Vaughn, 58, who worked at CBS’ Los Angeles affiliate for eight years, claims in a $5 million discrimination lawsuit filed Monday in California federal court against […]
Rocket Mortgage Classic gives CBS Sports highest rated non-major/Signature Event of 2024
Akshay Bhatia’s three-putt on the 72nd hole helped Cameron Davis become the only player at 18 under par to win the 2024 Rocket Mortgage Classic, which led to a big ratings boost for CBS Sports. The network averaged 2.472 million viewers for Sunday’s final round at the Detroit Golf Club, up 1 percent from last […]
Patelco Credit Union "serious security incident" halts banking services for nearly half a million members – CBS San Francisco
Cybersecurity experts predict AI advances will lead to increased cyber threats in 2024 About 500,000 members of Patelco Credit Union, which has branches in the Bay Area and Northern California, are unable to access banking services after what its chief executive officer called a “serious security incident” over the weekend. The Dublin, Alameda County-based credit […]
CBS host annoyed with JD Vance for criticizing media for not fact-checking Biden: ‘Everything’s our fault’
CBS host Margaret Brennan on Sunday interrupted Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, who criticized the media for defending President Biden over “false” statements made during last week’s debate, saying everything always seems to be the media’s “fault.” Trump and Biden faced off in a presidential debate on CNN on Thursday night, with the president’s awkward and […]
$128M upgrade helps former CBS headquarters keep white-shoe firm
In the latest reflection of Sixth Avenue’s enduring appeal, global law firm Auric, Herrington & Sutcliffe has renewed its lease for 15 years for 144,312 square feet at 51 West 52nd Street, the street’s legendary “Black Rock” tower. More than 90% of the former CBS headquarters building has been leased since Harbor Group International purchased […]
‘I Think The Media Is Running Interference’: CBS Host Margaret Brennan, JD Vance Spar Over Trump’s Debate Responses
CBS host Margaret Brennan and Republican Ohio Sen. JD Vance sparred Sunday over former President Donald Trump’s debate responses, in which Brennan claimed some were lies. Vance appeared on “Face the Nation” to discuss the recap of Trump’s performance as he went head-to-head with President Joe Biden Thursday evening. Brennan began her questioning by calling […]
‘He’s Not Here, You Are’: CBS Host Margaret Brennan Tears Into Dem Governor Attempting To Defend Biden As Nominee
CBS host Margaret Brennan tore into Democratic Gov. Wes Moore Sunday after he attempted to defend President Joe Biden as the party’s nominee following his poor debate performance. Moore appeared on “Face the Nation” to discuss his support of Biden’s campaign despite calls from some in the party to replace him as the nominee after […]
Only 1 in 5 workers nearing retirement is financially on track: "It will come down to hard choices" – CBS News
The rule of thumb for people who are 55 and have 10 more years to work before reaching traditional retirement age is that they should already have about eight times their salary saved in their retirement accounts. But a new study finds that today’s median 55-year-olds have just $50,000 saved, hardly enough to retire comfortably. […]
IRS apologizes to billionaire Ken Griffin for leaking his tax records – CBS News
The IRS has issued an unusual apology for releasing billionaire investor Ken Griffin’s tax records to the media and to other taxpayers whose information was leaked, the tax agency said. statement on tuesday. “The Internal Revenue Service sincerely apologizes to Kenneth Griffin and the thousands of other Americans whose personal information was leaked to the […]
CBS reporter warns Americans to expect ‘surprises’ from Biden at presidential debate: ‘His physical performance’
CBS News reported Wednesday that Americans should expect “surprises” from President Joe Biden during next week’s presidential debate. Biden is spending the next week at Camp David with his closest and most trusted political advisers, planning “extensive preparations” before heading to CNN headquarters in Atlanta for the June 27 debate, according to CBS News senior […]