This Sunday, August 11, 2024, “60 Minutes” presents a compelling lineup of stories that span the spectrum from cybercrime to innovative business models and cinematic triumphs. Airing from 7:00 to 8:00 PM ET/PT on CBS, this post-season edition features updated segments of previously broadcast stories.
Scattered Spider
In a segment titled “Scattered Spider,” correspondent Bill Whitaker takes viewers inside a massive cyber-attack that brought some of Las Vegas’ largest hotels and casinos to their knees. Last fall, a group of young, native English-speaking hackers from Western countries, including the United States, demanded huge ransoms after paralyzing operations at prominent venues like MGM Grand, Aria, and Bellagio. This report delves into their collaboration with a notorious Russian ransomware gang, shedding light on a growing international cyber threat.
Work to Own
The widening American wealth gap is the focus of Jon Wertheim’s “Work to Own.” This story profiles Pete Stavros, an executive at one of the world’s leading private equity firms, KKR. Known for its cutthroat reputation, KKR, under Stavros’ initiative, is advocating for employee ownership—a model that extends financial incentives usually reserved for executives to rank-and-file workers. The segment travels to rural Illinois to explore how this approach is reshaping lives and business practices at the ground level.
Greta Gerwig
In a lighter, yet profoundly inspiring feature, correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi profiles filmmaker Greta Gerwig, the creative force behind last summer’s blockbuster, “Barbie.” The segment explores how Gerwig, an indie film favorite, achieved a billion-dollar success while staying true to the essence of one of the world’s most iconic dolls. It examines the challenges and victories in crafting a film that resonates with both ardent fans and critics alike.
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