Google to start deleting inactive accounts
Starting this week, Google will be deleting inactive accounts as part of its updated security policy. Betty Lin-Fisher, a consumer news reporter for USA Today, joined CBS News to talk about the purge.
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Today is the last day to save your old Google account. Here's what to know.
Starting Dec. 1, Google will delete accounts that haven't been used in two years, which could impact photos, emails and more.
Google wants to make your email inbox "less spammy." Here's how.
Search giant is taking action to deter bulk senders of email messages, including fraudsters.
Haven't checked your old Gmail account in a while? Google could delete it
Starting on Dec. 1, Google plans to delete accounts that have been inactive for at least two years.
Gmail users gripe about ads in middle of inboxes
Google account holders say new positioning of sponsored emails makes it harder to keep their inboxes clean.
Google supporting passkeys for password-free login
Google account holders can now use passkeys instead of passwords to login to their accounts. Google says passkeys are safer than passwords and resistant to phishing.
Google services including Gmail and YouTube suffer outage
Services including Google Drive and Google Classroom suffered a widespread outage on Monday morning.
How political ads make it into Gmail inboxes
According to a report by the new tech news site The Markup, most political emails never make it into a Gmail user's primary inbox. Almost half of the messages were delivered to the promotions tab, while 40% were sent to spam. Adrianne Jeffries, investigative reporter at The Markup, joins CBSN to discuss her findings.
Google must turn over Jussie Smollett's data
A judge has ordered Google to turn over a year's worth of Jussie Smollett's emails, private messages, photographs and location data to a special prosecutor who is looking into why prosecutors abruptly dismissed criminal charges against the actor.
How to stop Google Calendar invite spam
Spam is bad enough in email. Here's how to stop it from invading your calendar too
Google Cloud outage hits YouTube, Gmail and other sites
Google Cloud is relied on by a variety of large-scale companies, including Weight Watchers, PayPal and Target
Google makes move against Chinese telecom giant Huawei: Report
The search and mobile giant's apparent move follows Trump's executive order that effectively bans the Chinese company in the U.S., according to Reuters
How I tried and failed to quit Google
Technology experts explain why attempting to stop using one of the world's largest tech companies is so difficult – and possibly futile
Google reportedly allows apps to scan some people's Gmail inboxes
Wired's Nicholas Thompson discusses why this is raising privacy concerns and what Google should do about it
Report: App developers scan through Gmail
A new report says Google allows third-party applications to scan the emails of some Gmail users. According to the Wall Street Journal, Google does little to police developers that gain access to inboxes by offering email-based services such as price comparisons or other tools. Google says it vets all the apps that request access to Gmail accounts and only grants access with the explicit consent of users. Wired editor-in-chief and CBS News contributor Nicholas Thompson joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss whether this is similar to the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data scandal and what Google needs to do to make privacy settings clearer.
Google rolls out security tools for Gmail
Users of Google's popular Gmail and other G Suite apps are getting a new set of privacy and security controls. TechRepublic senior writer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to explain the changes.
Gmail revamp puts focus on security, privacy
Google's changes are mainly aimed at business customers, but many will also be coming to the free consumer version of Gmail
"It doesn't come free": How to shop online without being tracked
With hidden trackers on most websites -- and with companies making billions off our info -- trying to hide is easier said than done
Google: No more reading your emails to place ads
A less creepy Gmail experience expected as Google stops showing users ads based on the content it mines from their messages
Google issues "digital death sentence" to resellers
Google's latest disciplinary action is a warning to resellers large and small
The dark side of Pokemon Go
Millions are enjoying the addictive mobile "augmented reality" game -- but too many are also unaware of some dangers
Google's April Fools' Day prank backfires
Gmail's Mic Drop feature is dropped after complaints that silly animation lost email users their jobs; "It looks like we pranked ourselves this year"
How to "undo send" in Gmail
Wish you hadn't hit send? Gmail's newest feature gives you a digital do-over
Make Gmail better with these simple tweaks
Gmail is a very bare-bones email client, but there are some ways to make it work better -- you just need to learn about Gmail Labs
You may soon be able to pay bills from Gmail
Google is reportedly building a service called Pony Express that will put bill pay in your email
Rep. Jeffries says House Democrats "governing as if we were in the majority"
Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries says Democrats are focused on getting work done while "extremists" in the Republican House majority are more interested in creating chaos.
Hamas attacks Israel-Gaza border crossing as cease-fire talks fizzle
The attack on Israel's Kerem Shalom prompted officials to close the terminal, disrupting critical shipments of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza.
At least one child killed as flooding hits Texas
At least one child was killed and hundreds had to be rescued as portions of Texas dealt with flooding over the weekend.
Noem says "I want the truth to be out there" about viral story of killing her dog
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been under fire for details about killing her dog and a false claim about meeting with North Korea's leader in her new book.
Man arrested after allegedly trying to shoot pastor during sermon
A man was also found shot to death inside the home where the man who pulled the gun during the service.
Bodies of missing surfers found with bullet wounds, Mexican officials say
Officials confirmed the bodies found in a well last week in Mexico belonged to three missing surfers and that they each had bullet wounds.
Trump campaign woos donors at Florida retreat
The Trump campaign told donors over the weekend that $76 million was raised in April between the RNC and the campaign, sources said.
Boeing Starliner crew set for first piloted test flight to space station
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
Bernard Hill, actor known for "Titanic" and "Lord of the Rings," dead at 79
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
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Full transcript of "Face the Nation," May 5, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Jordan's Queen Rania al Abdullah and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem join Margaret Brennan.
When and where you can see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower peak
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
Noem says "I want the truth to be out there" after viral story of killing her dog
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem has been under fire for details about killing her dog and a false claim about meeting with North Korea's leader in her new book.
At least one child killed as flooding hits Texas
At least one child was killed and hundreds had to be rescued as portions of Texas dealt with flooding over the weekend.
Boeing preps Starliner crew ferry ship for first piloted test flight
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
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Berkshire Hathaway has first annual meeting since Charlie Munger's death
Warren Buffett referred to close friend Charlie Munger as the "the architect of Berkshire Hathaway."
Walgreens limits Gummy Mango candy sales to one bag per customer
The retailer says the peelable treats have been "flying off the shelves" ever since TikTokers discovered the candy.
Trump Media's auditor is charged with "massive fraud" by the SEC
Audit firm BF Borgers allegedly failed to comply with accounting standards and fabricated audit documentation, regulators claim.
Employers added 175,000 jobs last month, marking a hiring slowdown
U.S. unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.9% in April, continuing a stretch of remaining under 4% for 27 months.
Here are the job candidates that employers are searching for most
Job site Indeed identified the top 10 most sought-after job candidates by employers and recruiters. Here's what they found.
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Black men in Georgia were key for Biden in 2020. Can he keep their support?
Conservative groups look to peel off a key part of President Biden's base.
Trump campaign woos donors at Florida retreat
The Trump campaign told donors over the weekend that $76 million was raised in April between the RNC and the campaign, sources said.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation," May 5, 2024
On this "Face the Nation" broadcast, Jordan's Queen Rania al Abdullah and South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem join Margaret Brennan.
Transcript: Rep. Ro Khanna on "Face the Nation," May 5, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Rep. Ro Khanna, Democrat of California, that aired on May 5, 2024.
Transcript: Sen. John Fetterman on "Face the Nation," May 5, 2024
The following is a transcript of an interview with Sen. John Fetterman, Democrat of Pennsylvania, that aired on May 5, 2024.
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CDC says bird flu viruses "pose pandemic potential," cites major knowledge gaps
The Texas dairy worker infected by H5N1 "did not disclose the name of their workplace," frustrating investigators.
Want an easy way to relieve stress? Try this doctor-approved method.
Stress is hard to avoid, but experts say getting outdoors can have a positive impact on both our mental and physical health.
Halle Berry joins senators to announce menopause legislation
Actress Halle Berry joined with a group of bipartisan senators on Thursday to announce new legislation to promote menopause research, training and education.
Pregnancy-related deaths fall to pre-pandemic levels, new data shows
New CDC data shows about 680 women in the U.S. died during pregnancy or shortly after childbirth in 2023, a decline from the previous year.
UnitedHealth Group CEO reports cyberattack
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty disclosed that a cyberattack on one of its subsidiaries earlier this year might affect up to a third of all Americans.
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Bodies of missing surfers found with bullet wounds, Mexican officials say
Officials confirmed the bodies found in a well last week in Mexico belonged to three missing surfers and that they each had bullet wounds.
Madonna concert brings estimated 1.6 million to Rio's Copacabana beach
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.
Floods in southern Brazil kill at least 60, more than 100 missing
Massive floods in Brazil's southern Rio Grande do Sul state have killed at least 60 people and another 101 are reported missing, according to Sunday's toll from local authorities.
Hamas attacks Israel-Gaza border crossing as cease-fire talks fizzle
The attack on Israel's Kerem Shalom prompted officials to close the terminal, disrupting critical shipments of food and other humanitarian aid into Gaza.
Australian police shoot armed teenager after stabbing attack
The incident occurred in the parking lot of a hardware store in Willetton, a suburb in the west coast city of Perth, on Saturday night.
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Bernard Hill, actor known for "Titanic" and "Lord of the Rings," dead at 79
Bernard Hill died Sunday at 79. The actor was known for his roles in "Lord of the Rings" and "Titanic."
Madonna concert brings estimated 1.6 million to Rio's Copacabana beach
Madonna put on a free concert in Rio de Janeiro, turning a stretch of Copacabana beach into an enormous dance floor.
"Bits and Pieces" of Whoopi Goldberg
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She talks about her new memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me."
"Bits and Pieces" of Whoopi Goldberg
At 68 years old, and after about 100 films and 16 seasons on "The View," Whoopi Goldberg thinks there's still part of her you do not know. She's penned a memoir, "Bits and Pieces: My Mother, My Brother, and Me," which she calls a "thank you" to her late mother, Emma, and late brother, Clyde. Goldberg talks with correspondent Seth Doane about her remarkable path, from a housing project in New York's Chelsea neighborhood, to a retreat overlooking a peninsula on the island of Sardinia.
Tom Selleck on the future of "Blue Bloods"
The hit CBS drama is set to end this year, but there's been pushback, most notably from its star. He talks about his desire to continue the show; his memoir, "You Never Know"; and the legacy of "Magnum, P.I."
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Students use "Sidechat" app for protests
Sidechat, an app launched in 2022 where students can post anonymously about their colleges, is becoming a tool for those choosing to protest at U.S. campuses. Amanda Silberling, a senior culture writer for TechCrunch, joins CBS News with more details on the app.
Microsoft expanding biometric passkey access
Microsoft users can now use biometric passkeys, like a thumbprint or Face ID, to sign into Microsoft 365, Copilot. Jon Fingas, senior editor at Techopedia, has more.
How AI powered robots are helping small farms
From labor shortages to environmental impacts, farmers are looking to AI to help revolutionize the agriculture industry. One California startup, Farm-ng, is tapping into the power of AI and robotics to perform a wide range of tasks, including seeding, weeding and harvesting.
What is Sidechat? The controversial messaging app, explained
Sidechat, an anonymous messaging app, has been used by students to share opinions and updates, but university administrators say it has also fueled hateful rhetoric.
New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
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Ingenuity, NASA's "little 'copter that could" (and did!)
When NASA added a tiny four-pound helicopter as a stowaway to its Mars 2020 lander, it expected the helicopter to fly five very brief flights in the thin Martian atmosphere. Yet, Ingenuity would far surpass all expectations.
Ingenuity: NASA's remarkable Martian helicopter
When NASA added a drone named Ingenuity to its Mars 2020 rover Perseverance, it expected the tiny four-pound helicopter to fly a total of five very brief missions in the thin Martian atmosphere. But Ingenuity far surpassed all expectations, flying dozens of flights before suffering damage to its rotors in January. Correspondent David Pogue reports on how the tiny drone, created from off-the-shelf parts, continued to provide valuable data and images from the Red Planet three years into its mission.
Bumblebee nests are under attack – and it's killing their babies
There's a newly-determined "major factor" in declining bumblebee populations – and it's attacking their nests.
Boeing to launch astronauts on new spacecraft
On Monday, Boeing plans to launch astronauts on its new spacecraft that is called Starliner. The test flight to the International Space Station is years behind schedule.
New nuclear reactor comes online in Georgia
Georgia is home to the nation's newest nuclear reactor. It's bringing clean energy to the state, but the project has run over budget and past its original completion date. Drew Kann, climate and environment reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, joins CBS News to explore the effort.
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Bodies of missing surfers found with bullet wounds, Mexican officials say
Officials confirmed the bodies found in a well last week in Mexico belonged to three missing surfers and that they each had bullet wounds.
Detective's affair exposed during wife's murder investigation
Brian Fanion says he and his wife Amy Fanion had been arguing about his retirement plans when she picked up his service weapon and shot herself. Investigators did not believe his story.
5 men impersonating police officers charged in 2006 kidnapping, murder
Federal prosecutors said the men used fake badges, police lights and firearms to rob and kidnap Shamari Taylor for drug money.
Wisconsin police fatally shot student after he pointed pellet rifle at them, state DOJ says
Police in Wisconsin fatally shot a student who had pointed a pellet rifle in their direction outside a middle school, according to the state's Department of Justice.
After striped bass poachers busted, New York alters fishing rules
In one find, a K-9 officer helped police find over a dozen fish buried in the sand and hidden behind logs and brush piles.
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When and where you can see the Eta Aquariids meteor shower peak
The Eta Aquariids meteor shower will peak overnight on Sunday into Monday, according to NASA.
Boeing preps Starliner crew ferry ship for first piloted test flight
Two veteran astronauts will put the Starliner through its paces in the ship's first piloted flight to orbit.
Boeing to send astronauts to space
Boeing is expected to launch its Starliner space capsule that will take two astronauts to the International Space Station. CBS News consultant Bill Harwood breaks down Boeing's mission.
In a first, China launches probe to get samples from far side of moon
It is the latest advance in China's increasingly sophisticated space exploration program, which is now competing with the U.S.
Meet the NASA astronauts on Starliner flight
Boeing is set to launch its first-ever spaceflight with humans next week. The Starliner spacecraft will lift off from Florida on Monday night for a multi-day mission to the International Space Station. Commander Barry "Butch" Wilmore and pilot Sunny Williams, two seasoned NASA astronauts who are a part of the mission, join CBS News to go over the flight.
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PHOTOS: Baltimore bridge collapses after cargo ship rams into overpass
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
Could an Alabama woman have shot herself twice?
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CBS newsman Charles Osgood (1933-2024)
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Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
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Ukrainian who fled war studying music in U.S.
David Korzyrkov fled Ukraine with his family two years ago when Russia invaded his country. Now, he's set to attend the Berklee College of Music in Boston. CBS Philadelphia's Josh Sanders has the story.
Gaza crossing attacked amid cease-fire talks
Hamas on Sunday attacked a border crossing with Israel as cease-fire talks appeared to be on the verge of collapse. Ramy Inocencio reports.
Boeing preps Starliner ship for piloted flight
Boeing is preparing its Starliner capsule for its first piloted launch. The launch, scheduled for Monday, comes after years of delays and a ballooning budget. Mark Strassmann reports.
Presidential campaigns ramp up as protests continue
Democrats are rallying behind President Biden's response to pro-Palestinian protests, while Republicans pounced on Biden's position. Speculation is also increasing over who Trump will pick as his running mate. Skyler Henry reports.
Campus protests amid graduation
Protests over the Israel-Hamas war continued on college campuses over the weekend, with some demonstrations spilling over into commencement ceremonies. Shanelle Kaul reports.