Tess Bonn

6 days ago | katiecouric.com | Tess Bonn

For months, Elon Musk played an unusually hands-on role in one of the federal government’s most controversial experiments: the Department of Government Efficiency, or DOGE. Created with the promise of slashing waste and “running America like a business,” the initiative gave Musk sweeping authority over everything from agency budgets to personnel decisions. Now, after just 130 days, he’s walking away — well, sort of.

1 week ago | katiecouric.com | Tess Bonn

Five years ago, the world watched in horror as George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police — a moment that ignited a global movement for racial justice. For Selwyn Jones, George’s uncle, that moment wasn’t just a tragedy; it was a turning point. “I watched one of my favorite people die right in front of my eyes,” he tells Katie Couric Media in a new interview. “When I first started watching the video, I didn’t even realize who he was.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Tess Bonn

Five years ago, the world watched in horror as George Floyd was murdered by Minneapolis police — a moment that ignited a global movement for racial justice. For Selwyn Jones, George’s uncle, that moment wasn’t just a tragedy; it was a turning point. “I watched one of my favorite people die right in front of my eyes,” he tells Katie Couric Media in a new interview. “When I first started watching the video, I didn’t even realize who he was.

1 week ago | katiecouric.com | Tess Bonn

It’s more contagious, flying under the radar, and already in the U.S. — meet NB.1.8.1, the latest Covid variant. It hasn’t sparked major outbreaks yet, but experts warn this strain is quietly spreading and may be more transmissible than earlier versions. Scientists and health officials are closely monitoring the evolution of NB.1.8.1 to compare its characteristics with those of earlier strains, including whether it causes more severe illness and how well current vaccines will protect against it.

2 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Tess Bonn

In a world overflowing with podcasts, three brothers saw a gap and decided to fill it. But Ben, Brett, and Jordy Meiselas aren’t exactly the usual suspects for launching a political media empire. Ben is a powerhouse attorney and business partner to former NFL player Colin Kaepernick. Brett earned an Emmy for editing The Ellen DeGeneres Show. And Jordy? He’s an award-winning marketer with a sharp instinct for generating buzz.