Paris Olympics could break heat records. Will it put athletes at risk?
"It is not in an athlete's DNA to stop and if the conditions are too dangerous I do think there is a risk of fatalities," one rugby player said.
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American among tourists reported missing in Greece amid deadly heat
A local rescuer in Greece says "it defies logic" that people are risking walks alone in such extreme heat.
Northeast and Midwest prepare for dangerous temperatures, heat dome
A heat wave is forecast to bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast this week.
Researchers use drones, A.I. to track infectious disease in tropical regions
Iquitos, Peru cannot be reached by road because of its surrounding jungles and waters, leading to an unwelcome guest: Mosquitoes.
Nonprofit offers Indian women cash, insurance to deal with extreme heat
More than 100 people have died in India in the past month because of heat strokes and other heat-related causes.
Sweating test dummy used to determine how heat impacts human body
As record-breaking heat hits the Southwest, Arizona is using new technology to see how dangerous conditions impact the human body.
Heat stress can turn deadly even sooner than experts thought
As temperatures rise, new research shows critical limits for how heat affects the body may be lower than previously thought. Humidity is a big factor.
Supreme Court seeks Biden administration's views in major climate change lawsuits
The Supreme Court asked the solicitor general to submit a brief in two cases involving the city of Honolulu's efforts to hold the oil and gas industry accountable for the effects of climate change.
Maps show how "Tornado Alley" has shifted in the U.S.
"Tornado Alley" used to refer to the central Plains region, but research shows new areas of the Midwest and Southeast now face a greater threat.
Carbon dioxide levels surging "faster than ever," scientists say
Planet-warming greenhouse gases are "building up, much like trash in a landfill," one researcher said.
World hits 12 consecutive months of record heat — and it's not over
"Our planet is trying to tell us something. But we don't seem to be listening," the U.N.'s secretary-general said after May marked another month of back-to-back global heat records.
Here's how much your summer cooling costs could increase as mercury rises
Climate change could spell financial trouble for families trying to cool homes with summer temperatures projected to hit record highs.
Cicadas are back, but climate change is messing with them
Periodical cicadas used to reliably emerge every 13 or 17 years — but spring arriving sooner interferes with the bugs' internal alarm clocks.
Environmental activist sticks protest poster to Monet's "Poppy Field"
The activist targeted Claude Monet's "Poppy Field" painting, affixing a sticker that covered about half of the artwork with an apocalyptic, futuristic vision of the same scene.
Architects prepare for hurricanes, storms: "Invest now or pay later"
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is forecast to have up to 25 named storms, with up to seven turning into major hurricanes.
Vermont law requires "Big Oil" to pay for climate change damages
the law would require fossil fuel companies to contribute to a superfund that will be used to help the state adapt to climate change and develop more resilient infrastructure.
At least 50 people have died in a week as record heat scorches India
Summer heat hit India early this year, and with temperatures soaring over 120 degrees, deaths blamed on the scorching conditions are soaring, too.
Dramatic video shows Texas couple saving driver from flooded ditch
A Houston-area couple who took a wrong turn during storms on Tuesday stumbled across a truck driver nearly completely submerged in a flooded drainage ditch – and used a hammer to save his life.
6th house collapses into ocean along North Carolina's Outer Banks
U.S. National Park Service officials say an unoccupied house has collapsed into the Atlantic Ocean along North Carolina's Outer Banks.
Delhi temperature may break record for India's highest: 126.1 degrees
A substation in Delhi gave a preliminary reading of 126.1 degrees Fahrenheit this week amid a heat wave.
Holiday weekend storms kill at least 24 in 7 states
Powerful storms left a wide trail of destruction in Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina and Missouri. But there were also remarkable stories of survival.
At least 18 dead after storms tear through Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma
Powerful storms left a trail of devastation in their wake after spawning possible tornadoes in parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas overnight.
Antarctica's "doomsday glacier" undergoing "vigorous ice melt," study finds
The "doomsday glacier" packs so much ice that if it were to completely collapse, it could singlehandedly cause global sea levels to rise by more than two feet.
Heat wave in Mexico linked to "mass deaths" of monkeys
"If you see monkeys that are weak... please try to hoist a bucket of water by rope for them to drink," a wildlife preservation group said.
Pope Francis: "Climate change at this moment is a road to death"
Pope Francis has often spoken up about the alarming impact of climate change and urges countries that can "make the most difference" to help create awareness and take action.
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Movement races to preserve fertile land
About 52% of the earth's agricultural land is already in an infertile state, according to the Save Soil movement, citing data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. If the current trend holds, 95% of the earth could be degraded by 2050. Martin Frick, director of the World Food Program's global office in Berlin, joins to discuss what's at stake.
Heat wave puts millions at risk in U.S.
A heat wave is forecast to bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast this week, with at least 265 million people expected to experience temperatures above 90 degrees across the country. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson has more.
Scientists use drones, A.I. to track disease
Climate change means there's a growing risk of spreading tropical diseases like dengue, which has seen a massive rise in cases in recent years. To limit the spread of such illnesses, scientists are using technological advancements like drones and artificial intelligence.
East Coast braces for heat dome
The world recorded its hottest month on record in May, and now, meteorologists say a heat dome currently centered over Mexico and the Southwest will shift this weekend, repositioning over the East by next week. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains what a heat dome is, and how long this one is expected to last.
How drug pollution is threatening animals
A new study from 17 international scientists found that active pharmaceutical ingredients -- the part of medications that help make them effective -- are having increasingly negative impacts on animals and ecosystems across the world. The authors are calling on drug makers to design more sustainable products with environmental impacts in mind. Karen Kidd, one of the study's authors, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
What to know as the world deals with extreme heat
"The highway to climate hell": More than 75% of the entire global population experienced at least one month of extreme heat within the last year, scientists found. Here's what to know as temperatures continue to break records around the world.
"Once-in-a-lifetime" cosmic explosion is likely this summer, NASA says
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
It only takes 5 seconds of hail to damage a plane mid-flight, expert says
Photos of an Austrian Airlines flight went viral this week after a sudden hail storm ripped up the aircraft's nose and shattered its cockpit windows. One expert says it can happen in seconds.
Rare 7-foot fish with a face "only a mother could love" washes ashore
The massive bony fish turns out to be a species that was "hiding in plain sight" for more than a century.
Heat stress can turn deadly even sooner than experts thought
As temperatures rise, new research shows critical limits for how heat affects the body may be lower than previously thought. Humidity is a big factor.
New standard needed for heat risk, experts say
Scientists say we need a new standard to explain how heat is harming our bodies. New research shows the threshold may be lower than experts thought. National environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
How extreme heat can damage the human body
How hot is too hot? New research suggests the human body may be more vulnerable to heat than previously thought. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.
First nonhuman species found to use name-like sounds for each other, study says
Videos show how African elephants may be the first nonhuman species to use vocal name-like identifiers for each other, suggesting "the capacity for some degree of symbolic thought," researchers said.
Americans seem more interested in hybrid cars
The sales growth of fully electric vehicles in the U.S. has slowed in the past year, but the sales of hybrid vehicles surged by 53% in 2023. Surveys show Americans are hesitant to go fully electric because of high sticker prices and the lack of reliable charging infrastructure.
Las Vegas sets new heat record
A massive heat dome is currently sulking over California, Texas, and parts of the Southwest. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy has more details from Las Vegas, which broke a daily record at 111 degrees Fahrenheit Thursday.
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18 million Americans are house poor, a new study shows
Being house poor is defined as a homeowner who pays more than 30% of their monthly income on housing — including the mortgage, utilities and other costs.
Ralph Lauren unveils Team USA uniforms for 2024 Paris Olympics
For the last 16 years, Ralph Lauren has been the official outfitter of Team USA for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics. Here's what they came up with for 2024.
FEMA urged to add extreme heat, wildfire smoke to list of disasters
Heat kills more Americans than hurricanes, floods and tornadoes, yet federal aid doesn't flow as with other disasters.
House Ethics panel reviewing sexual misconduct allegations against Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee said it is still examining whether Rep. Matt Gaetz may have "engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use," among other allegations.
"Mysterious" monolith appears in Nevada desert, police say
This monolith was spotted near a peak in the Nevada desert. Police don't seem to know how it got up there.
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18 million Americans are house poor, a new study shows
Being house poor is defined as a homeowner who pays more than 30% of their monthly income on housing — including the mortgage, utilities and other costs.
FEMA urged to add extreme heat, wildfire smoke to list of disasters
Heat kills more Americans than hurricanes, floods and tornadoes, yet federal aid doesn't flow as with other disasters.
New Boeing whistleblower report alleges faulty airplane parts may have been used
A new whistleblower report alleging Boeing may have used some faulty airplane parts on its jets comes as the company already faces quality and safety concerns.
Apple discontinues its buy now, pay later service in the U.S.
Apple is shutting down Apple Pay Later, but will still offer installment loans through other lenders.
Boeing CEO to face congressional grilling as new whistleblower claims emerge
Boeing CEO David Calhoun will tell a Senate hearing that his company's culture is "far from perfect" amid new whistleblower allegations.
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House Ethics panel reviewing sexual misconduct allegations against Matt Gaetz
The House Ethics Committee said it is still examining whether Rep. Matt Gaetz may have "engaged in sexual misconduct and illicit drug use," among other allegations.
Trump's gag order appeal in "hush money" case dismissed by New York court
Former President Donald Trump's appeal of the gag order was dismissed "upon the ground that no substantial constitutional question is directly involved," the court wrote.
Senate Democrats to try to ban bump stocks after Supreme Court ruling
The Supreme Court struck down the Trump-era ban on bump stocks, a device that enables semi-automatic weapons to shoot at a very rapid pace.
Iowa law letting authorities charge people facing deportation blocked for now
A federal judge temporarily blocked an Iowa law allowing law enforcement to file charges against people with outstanding deportation orders or who'd been denied entry to the U.S.
In Virginia GOP primary, Trump, McCarthy try to oust House Freedom Caucus chair
House Freedom Caucus Chairman Bob Good is running for reelection, and both Trump and former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy are backing his primary opponent.
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What to know about the deadly bacterial infection spreading in Japan
A potentially deadly bacterial infection called streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, or STSS, is spreading in Japan, prompting questions about what causes it and how to prevent it.
FEMA urged to add extreme heat, wildfire smoke to list of disasters
Heat kills more Americans than hurricanes, floods and tornadoes, yet federal aid doesn't flow as with other disasters.
Dr. Fauci says long school closures amid COVID "was not a good idea"
The initial shutting down of schools amid the COVID pandemic was "the right thing," but the length of the closures "was the problem," Dr. Anthony Fauci said on "CBS Mornings."
Surgeon general wants social media health warning
The surgeon general is calling for a health warning for social media, similar to the ones found on tobacco products. Dr. Vivek Murthy says teens and adolescents should be notified the platforms are associated with possible harm to mental health. Anna Werner reports.
Nationwide to drop about 100,000 pet insurance policies
The country's biggest provider of pet insurance cites rising cost of veterinary care in pulling product in some states.
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New Zealand rugby star Connor Garden-Bachop dies at 25
Connor Garden-Bachop played representative rugby for the Maori All Blacks and comes from a family of New Zealand internationals.
What to know about the deadly bacterial infection spreading in Japan
A potentially deadly bacterial infection called streptococcal toxic shock syndrome, or STSS, is spreading in Japan, prompting questions about what causes it and how to prevent it.
Ralph Lauren unveils Team USA uniforms for 2024 Paris Olympics
For the last 16 years, Ralph Lauren has been the official outfitter of Team USA for the opening and closing ceremonies of the Olympics. Here's what they came up with for 2024.
French soccer star Kylian Mbappé breaks nose in UEFA championship match
Doctors say France's Kylian Mbappé won't need surgery on his broken nose right away, but if he returns to play in the tournament, it will be in a mask.
16 fallen U.S. soldiers from World War II, Korean War accounted for
A number of the soldiers died as prisoners of war. Others were reported missing and their remains deemed unrecoverable until now.
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Joseph Gordon-Levitt on new movie
Joseph Gordon-Levitt stars as Det. Bobby Abbot, the new partner of Eddie Murphy's Axel Foley, in the latest installment of the "Beverly Hills Cop" series. Celebrating 40 years since the original and 30 years since the last film, Gordon-Levitt talks about experiences of joining the legendary franchise and working with Murphy.
Justin Timberlake arrested for DWI on Long Island
Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday on Long Island, Sag Harbor police said. He was charged with driving while intoxicated.
Ian McKellen hospitalized after falling off stage in London
Ian McKellen, 85, was hospitalized Monday after toppling off a London stage during a fight scene in "Player Kings."
Armie Hammer breaks silence on cannibalism accusations
"Call Me by Your Name" actor Armie Hammer opened up about cannibalism accusations that led to his "career death" and why he's "grateful for every single bit of it."
Lily Gladstone on connection to "Fancy Pants"
Fresh from her historic Oscar nod, Lily Gladstone stars in the new movie "Fancy Dance," which she calls the "most important" story of her career.
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Vivek Murthy on social media, mental health
In a new op-ed, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy is calling on Congress to take action and pass legislation that would put a warning label on social media apps. Murthy sits down to discuss.
Concerns about titanium dioxide in foods
Titanium dioxide, an ingredient usually found in some sunscreens, is turning up in foods consumed by many Americans, according to a report by the Wall Street Journal. David Julian McClements, a food science professor at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, joins CBS News with more details.
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.
McDonald's ends AI drive-thru orders — for now
Despite customer flubs, fast-food giant says it still sees "tremendous opportunity" for using voice bots in drive-thru lanes.
Adobe traps customers in annual subscription plans, FTC alleges
Adobe pushes customers toward annual subscriptions for products like Photoshop and hides the cancellation fees, federal lawsuit alleges.
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Movement races to preserve fertile land
About 52% of the earth's agricultural land is already in an infertile state, according to the Save Soil movement, citing data from the Intergovernmental Panel on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services. If the current trend holds, 95% of the earth could be degraded by 2050. Martin Frick, director of the World Food Program's global office in Berlin, joins to discuss what's at stake.
Heat wave puts millions at risk in U.S.
A heat wave is forecast to bring dangerously hot temperatures to the Midwest and Northeast this week, with at least 265 million people expected to experience temperatures above 90 degrees across the country. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson has more.
Scientists use drones, A.I. to track disease
Climate change means there's a growing risk of spreading tropical diseases like dengue, which has seen a massive rise in cases in recent years. To limit the spread of such illnesses, scientists are using technological advancements like drones and artificial intelligence.
East Coast braces for heat dome
The world recorded its hottest month on record in May, and now, meteorologists say a heat dome currently centered over Mexico and the Southwest will shift this weekend, repositioning over the East by next week. CBS News senior weather producer David Parkinson explains what a heat dome is, and how long this one is expected to last.
How drug pollution is threatening animals
A new study from 17 international scientists found that active pharmaceutical ingredients -- the part of medications that help make them effective -- are having increasingly negative impacts on animals and ecosystems across the world. The authors are calling on drug makers to design more sustainable products with environmental impacts in mind. Karen Kidd, one of the study's authors, joins CBS News to unpack the findings.
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Florida plastic surgeon arrested after wife died following procedure
Benjamin Brown was arrested after an "extensive investigation" by the sheriff's office, the medical examiner's office and the state attorney's office.
Justin Timberlake arrested for DWI on Long Island
Singer Justin Timberlake was arrested early Tuesday on Long Island, Sag Harbor police said. He was charged with driving while intoxicated.
U.S. Secret Service member robbed at gunpoint in California during Biden trip
President Biden was in Los Angeles for a glitzy fundraiser with former President Obama and a host of Hollywood stars.
Child shot at splash pad improving: Sheriff
Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard gave an update Monday on the Rochester Hills, Michigan, splash pad shooting investigation. Nine people were wounded Sunday, including two children, when a man opened fire at the Brooklands Plaza splash pad before taking his life. Bouchard said a child shot in the head is improving, and that no clear motive for the shooting has been uncovered.
Newborn baby found abandoned near Texas walking trail
A baby girl was left on a bridge at the start of a walking path in Texas. The newborn, wrapped in a towel, was quickly found and brought to a hospital.
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NASA rover discovers boulder "never observed before" on Mars
NASA's Perseverance rover discovered a mysterious boulder that stood out in a field of rocks while exploring a crater on Mars.
"Once-in-a-lifetime" cosmic explosion is likely this summer, NASA says
A dramatic cosmic explosion is expected this summer. NASA says the event will be visible to even the naked eye.
Virgin Galactic chalks up 7th commercial sub-orbital space flight
It was the final flight of Virgin's Unity spaceplane while the company transitions to a more capable spacecraft.
From the archives: Bill Anders, Apollo 8 and the "Earthrise" photo
Astronaut Williams Anders died Friday, June 7, 2024, at the age of 90. In this "CBS Sunday Morning" story originally broadcast December 23, 2018, Anders and his fellow crewmates from Apollo 8, James Lovell and Frank Borman, talked with Lee Cowan about becoming the first humans to circle the moon, and of the photograph they brought back: the first image of the Earth above the lunar surface. Dubbed "Earthrise," it showed humanity the beauty and fragility of our home planet, and helped invigorate the environmental movement.
William Anders, former Apollo 8 astronaut, dies in plane crash
William Anders, who snapped one of the most iconic images of the space age, was killed when his small plane went down off the coast of Washington state.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Summer music heats up 2024
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographer Ed Spinelli.
Becky Bliefnick texted about fear of her estranged husband
The Illinois mom wrote, "If something ever happens to me, please make sure the number one person of interest is Tim." Take a look at the evidence that led to Tim Bliefnick's arrest.
The hunt for Forrest Fenn's treasure
Forrest Fenn hid a treasure somewhere in the Rocky Mountains. Five men died searching for it.
The Circleville letters: You've got hate mail
An anonymous letter writer terrorizes a small town, threatening to expose their rumored dark secrets.
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Gayle King on Melinda French Gates interview
Earlier this month, philanthropist Melinda French Gates left the Gates Foundation after building it from the ground up with her ex-husband, Bill Gates, over more than 20 years. Gates spoke with "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about the move in an exclusive interview.
Soccer star Kylian Mbappé breaks nose
French soccer superstar Kylian Mbappé suffered a fractured nose during France's 1-0 win over Austria Monday in the European Championship. The French national team says Mbappé will wear a mask if he continues to play in the tournament.
Texas bracing for potential tropical storm
A possible tropical storm is developing in the Gulf of Mexico and is predicted to come ashore in Mexico by early Thursday, but some impacts are already being felt in Texas. CBS News national correspondent Dave Malkoff has more.
GOP primaries in Virginia, Georgia, Oklahoma
Republican voters are headed to the polls in Virginia, Georgia and Oklahoma Tuesday to cast primary ballots for some key down-ballot races. CBS News campaign reporters Hunter Woodall and Shawna Mizelle have the latest on the races.
Putin in North Korea, meets with Kim Jong Un
Russian President Vladimir Putin is in North Korea meeting with Kim Jong Un amid mounting international concern about the military cooperation between the two countries. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.