Illustrating the power of emoji
No word would suffice to express the fluency with which these shorthand icons in texts and emails and on social media have become a language unto themselves. Find out how new symbols are added to the lexicon.
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Illustrating the power of emoji
No word would suffice to express the fluency with which these shorthand icons, which have supplanted words in texts and emails and on social media, have become a language unto themselves. Correspondent David Pogue talks with designers and gatekeepers for emoji, and finds out how new symbols are added to the lexicon.
Cyberattack prompts major pipeline operator to halt operations
The Colonial Pipeline Company said the attack involves ransomware.
Space debris expected to land this weekend
The world is anxiously awaiting the landing of debris from China's Long March Rocket, which is expected to hit Earth this weekend. Ramy Innocencio reports.
Cyberattack on U.S. pipeline
A major U.S. fuel pipeline operator was forced to shut down its entire network after a cyberattack that the company says was caused by ransomware. Christina Ruffini has more.
Robinhood raked in $110 million from "meme stock" rally
SEC Chair Gary Gensler says regulators will examine controversial fees key to the trading app's business.
Peloton apologizes for not recalling deadly treadmills sooner
Exercise equipment maker's chief says company will "get back on the right side of the line with trust and safety."
The future of nuclear power in the U.S.
President Biden aims to cut the country's carbon emissions by half by 2030, and move to a net-zero carbon economy by 2050. Central to that plan is investments in renewable energy sources, like wind, solar and hydroelectric power. But what about nuclear power? Jacopo Buongiorno, a professor of nuclear science and engineering at MIT, joins CBSN to discuss the future of nuclear power in the U.S. and how it could help the country move away from fossil fuels.
Climate expert weighs in on Biden's climate agenda
President Biden is making climate change and the environment one of the key agenda items of his administration. The president has promised to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. He says that goal can be reached by passing his $2 trillion infrastructure bill, which allocates billions of dollars to help address the nation's climate crisis. Nathaniel Keohane, senior vice president at the Environmental Defense Fund, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Ticket auction for flight to space
Jeff Bezos' space company, Blue Origin, is auctioning off one ticket to the highest bidder to fly aboard a planned launch in July. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has more on that plus the latest test flight by it competitor, SpaceX.
SpaceX Starship prototype launch a success
SpaceX successfully launched and landed a prototype Starship spacecraft after several previous efforts ended with explosions. CBSN's Tanya Rivero has details.
Broadband industry sent millions of fake comments to FCC, report finds
New York AG says an industry-funded effort to repeal net neutrality led to 8 million fake comments being sent to regulators.
Facebook asked to reassess Trump suspension
The Facebook Oversight Board has upheld the site’s initial decision to lock former President Trump's accounts, but says indefinite suspension was not appropriate. Co-chair Helle Thorning-Schmidt speaks with Tony Dokoupil.
Facebook Oversight Board upholds Trump suspension but orders review
Indefinitely suspending former president after the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol was "inappropriate," board finds.
SpaceX successfully launches — and lands — Starship prototype
The Starship launch and landing capped a remarkable three weeks for the California-based rocket builder.
Houthis issue new threat on Saudi airspace after attack on Riyadh airport
At least 4 dead as Isaias brings threat of floods across the Southeast
DOJ investigating TV networks over suspension of press pool after Trump media ban
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