White House defends Trump's use of taxpayer money for ad campaignCBS News' Kris Van Cleave has more., John-Clark Levin, head of research for Kurzweil Technologies and former head of research for Google's chief futurist, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.CBS News' Anna Schecter reports., More than 5% of their ice has vanished this year alone — threatening water supplies, ecosystems and communities across Europe.As a Syrian glassmaker created his wares in Damascus, watching his craft reminded this reporter to slow down and enjoy the moment.!

The White House defended the Trump administration's use of taxpayer dollars for a series of TV ads promoting President Trump in the run-up to the midterm elections.Multiple neighborhoods flooded and hundreds of flights have been delayed or canceled., A last-minute court order had temporarily halted Tennessee's plans to execute Christa Pike earlier Wednesday.Tony Dokoupil spoke with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday to discuss the incident..has withdrawn its final troops from Iraq, leaving its defense future uncertain.An exclusive reveal at the Bronx Zoo of a new snow leopard cub named Sarka, which means "shark" in Nepali., Former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem files for divorceIranian state media said the regime has received a full U.S.response to its proposal for a ceasefire and the phased reopening of the Strait of Hormuz..

John-Clark Levin, head of research for Kurzweil Technologies and former head of research for Google's chief futurist, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.The Tompkins County District Attorney now says the rape claim never crossed his desk., Michael Miller explains what research shows about laughter, stress and heart health.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said in a speech on Wednesday that the Pentagon is eliminating roughly 1 in 5 generals and admirals during the second Trump administration through firing or position cuts..Plumber helped subdue flight attacker, pull plane out of diveHegseth says 20% of senior military officers will be cut, unveils new AI command, counterproposal to the seven-day ceasefire plan that was rejected by the White House.Hegseth says 20% of senior military officers will be cut, unveils new AI command.More than 5% of their ice has vanished this year alone — threatening water supplies, ecosystems and communities across Europe.WATCH: Will Reeve shares message of hope after cancer battle, Trump unveils South Korean investment in Alaska gas pipelineMacLean breaks it all down., Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth told hundreds of junior military officers and enlisted leaders on Wednesday that the Trump administration has achieved a cultural shift in the military.WATCH: WNBA playoffs: Fever force Game 3 as NY Liberty advance.

More than 5 million Americans have lost food-stamp benefits since 2025.Russia has been stockpiling "jet-powered drones," a new model of long-range strike drones that fly faster and are harder to intercept., Russia is stockpiling weapons to intensify attacks on Ukraine, analysts sayTwo best friends show that while chemo fights cancer, it's friends who can save your life.Feel free to comment below. The Free Press is a Paramount publication.President Trump on Wednesday announced a $54 billion investment from South Korea in an Alaska natural gas project.!