Kids need free time, not screen time, this summer
Overscheduling isn't good for children, especially on summer break, pediatricians say
Digital Family Life
High-tech sensors help kids keep eye on aging parents
Smart home devices give older adults a way to stay safe at home, while giving their children peace of mind
One-third of kids use touchscreens by age one
New research finds many kids are digitally literate before they can even talk, and toddlers are spending an hour a day on devices
Should parents snoop on their kids online?
With new tools available to monitor everything kids do, parents face new choices about how far to go to keep them safe
Keeping "smart homes" safe from hackers
Experts weigh in on what needs to be done to make smart home technology safe and secure
Smart home technology can let homeowners network systems together into a completely automated home
Smart home technology can let homeowners network together entertainment, security, environmental control, and other systems into a completely automated home. But there are a few things you need to know before you make your smartphone the key to your smart home.
Kids with cell phones: How young is too young?
Some cellular carriers are marketing to children as young as five
Some cellular carriers are marketing to children as young as five
Some cellular carriers are marketing to children as young as five. Lindsey Boerma reports.
After a hacker broke into celebrities' cloud-base storage systems online, it leaves many Americans wondering if they could be at risk too
After a hacker broke into celebrities' cloud-base storage systems online, it leaves many Americans wondering if they could be at risk too. CNET.com's senior editor Dan Ackerman joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to discuss.
New tech helps parents keep teen drivers safe
Ford MyKey, GM Family Link and other options let parents set limits and track their teens on the road
A wave of new gadgets, apps and features offer parents some control when their kids are behind the wheel. Alexander Trowbridge reports.
A wave of new gadgets, apps and features offer parents some control when their kids are behind the wheel. Alexander Trowbridge reports.
With OpenTable, you can use your phone to make a reservation and pay for your meal
With OpenTable, you can use your phone to make a reservation and pay for your meal. Dan Ackerman, senior editor at CNET.com, discusses this latest advancement in restaurant apps.
New tech helps kids, parents fight cyber-bullies
New apps offer some high-tech solutions to the problem of bullying on social media
Teens use the power of tech to fight cyber-bullies
A growing number of teenagers say they've been bullied online. But now new technology is empowering kids, parents and schools to fight back against cyber-bullies. CBS News' Naomi Choy Smith reports.
Following over $11 billion of fraud in just 2012, a new app allows you to fight back against credit card thieves
Following over $11 billion of fraud in just 2012, a new app allows you to fight back against credit card thieves. Tim Stevens, editor-at-large for CNET.com, joins the "CBS This Morning" co-hosts to talk about the app.
Medical apps let doctors diagnose by smartphone
One million people had virtual appointments last year on medical consultation apps; but there are concerns about replacing in-person doctor visitors
Distracted teen drivers often on cellphone with parent
Talking or texting while driving is a major concern, and parents may be setting a bad example
Target introduces image-recognition shopping app
Image-recognition technology has improved, and retailers are looking for new ways to improve sales
Coming in 2015: "World's first family robot"
The robots are taking over -- and this one could be in your home by next December
The $5 million cooler
A cooler with built-in blender, Bluetooth and more becomes a Kickstarter sensation, giving new meaning to the word "cool"
Kid-friendly wearables ease parents' minds
Wearable devices can help parents keep track of wandering kids
Kids still getting too much screen time
Three-quarters of children aged 12 to 15 spend more than the recommended amount of time watching TV and using a computer each day
Wearable health monitoring has gone to the dogs. Voyce is just one of the technologies that allows owners to track their pet's health and activity, and the company recently showed CBS News how it works
Wearable health monitoring has gone to the dogs. Voyce is just one of the technologies that allows owners to track their pet's health and activity, and the company recently showed CBS News how it works.
Wearable tech for pets? Devices are not just for humans
Data from wearables could help humans take care of their beloved pets
David Pogue reports on the battle for your wrist as companies create smartwatches and other devices you wear to deliver your email and monitor your health
David Pogue reports on the battle for your wrist as companies create smartwatches and other devices you wear to deliver your email and monitor your health.
Technology
Amazon CEO says rollout of generative AI will reshape company's workforce
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
AI data centers are driving up energy bills
An increase in demand for artificial intelligence may be increasing the cost of your electric bills. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter explains.
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.
Scammers use AI to create fake job applicants
Artificial intelligence is being used to create realistic video and audio to impersonate people, in some cases looking for love or deceiving companies looking to hire. In a 2024 study, half of the businesses surveyed said they'd experienced AI deepfake fraud. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
AI users form relationships with technology
Some people are using AI as an emotional outlet — and developing a real relationship with artificial intelligence. It's a trend that people and AI companies are hesitant to talk about, but does appear to be on the rise.
Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
ZDNet Editor-in-Chief Jason Hiner explains best practices for setup and success of smart home security systems.
Google, OpenAI, Spotify and other platforms hit by widespread outage
Google, OpenAI and Spotify were down Thursday after a widespread tech outage.
Meta files lawsuit against maker of "nudify" app technology
Meta ramps up efforts to block ads for AI technology used to create fake nude images of real people.
Facial recognition identifying jail escapees
After 10 inmates escaped a New Orleans jail, authorities used facial recognition software to help locate and arrest an escapee. But as facial recognition has become a more common tool, groups like the ACLU have raised concerns about its use. Anna Schecter, who covers crime and safety for CBS News, breaks it all down.
U.S.
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In governor's race, Democrat Abigail Spanberger makes appeal based on her bio
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger is attempting to win the Virginia governor's office after her party lost the race in 2021.
New Mexico wildfires force evacuations for about 2,000 homes
Two wildfires in New Mexico are burning over 80,000 acres, prompting evacuation orders and an emergency response from state officials.
Melissa Hortman's parents in first TV interview: "The division needs to end"
Minnesota lawmaker Melissa Hortman's parents spoke to CBS News about the "unfair and tragic" shooting — and how America's "division needs to end."
2,000 more National Guard troops being sent to Los Angeles, Pentagon says
The 2,000 troops will join about 2,100 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines who are already deployed in L.A.
Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dies at 55
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
MoneyWatch
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Trump to extend TikTok deadline another 90 days, White House says
The Trump administration has ignored a bipartisan law that requires TikTok and ByteDance to fully sever ties.
The GOP wants people up to age 64 to work for food stamps and Medicaid
The GOP's "big beautiful bill" would require people up to age 64 to certify they're working to get aid. Here's what the research shows.
Amazon CEO says rollout of generative AI will reshape company's workforce
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
Trump officials lift pause on ICE arrests at farms, hotels, restaurants
The Trump administration has lifted a short-lived pause on immigration arrests at farms, hotels and restaurants.
More states back $7.4 billion Purdue Pharma opioid settlement
More states, territories and Washington, D.C., have signed on to a settlement with drugmaker Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family over the opioid crisis, officials said.
Politics
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In governor's race, Democrat Abigail Spanberger makes appeal based on her bio
Former Rep. Abigail Spanberger is attempting to win the Virginia governor's office after her party lost the race in 2021.
2,000 more National Guard troops being sent to Los Angeles, Pentagon says
The 2,000 troops will join about 2,100 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines who are already deployed in L.A.
Judge blocks Trump administration passport policy targeting transgender people
A Trump administration policy requiring people to select their gender assigned at birth on passport forms was halted by a federal judge.
Afghan ally detained by ICE after immigration court hearing
An Afghan man who worked alongside U.S. troops against the Taliban was detained by ICE officers after he attended a mandatory immigration hearing in San Diego.
Trump to extend TikTok deadline another 90 days, White House says
The Trump administration has ignored a bipartisan law that requires TikTok and ByteDance to fully sever ties.
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Cannabis use may double risk of heart disease death, study finds
Due to the study's results on cannabis use health risks, an editorial note published alongside the research called for the drug to "be treated like tobacco: not criminalized but discouraged."
The GOP wants people up to age 64 to work for food stamps and Medicaid
The GOP's "big beautiful bill" would require people up to age 64 to certify they're working to get aid. Here's what the research shows.
CDC: At least 3% of measles cases this year were in fully vaccinated people
About three dozen of the nearly 1,200 measles infections in 2025 have been in people with two measles vaccine doses, the CDC says.
Judge strikes down some Trump research cuts linked to diversity, gender
A federal judge struck down sweeping Trump administration orders that resulted in the cancellation of hundreds of National Institutes of Health research grants.
CDC official overseeing COVID hospitalization data resigns in protest
Dr. Fiona Havers' resignation follows RFK Jr.'s orders to change the CDC's vaccine recommendations.
World
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Meta 'concerned' by Iran telling citizens to stop using WhatsApp: Spokesperson
Iranian officials had warned people to stop using WhatsApp, Telegram and other "location-based applications," according to a report from the state-run broadcaster IRIB.
Trump weighs joining Israel on strikes of Iranian nuclear sites
The U.S. is considering targeting Iran's uranium enrichment facility at Fordo, multiple sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
Trump's claim of "control of the skies over Iran" raises questions about U.S. role
President Trump also asserted the U.S. knows "exactly where" Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei "is hiding."
Israel hasn't hit Iran's Fordo nuclear facility yet. Here's why it might.
Iran has long been suspected of hiding work toward a nuclear weapon at its underground Fordo enrichment site.
Captain Cook's Endeavour confirmed to be in Rhode Island waters
The location of the HMS Endeavour, a lost ship belonging to 18th-century British explorer Captain James Cook, has been confirmed as Rhode Island's Newport Harbor.
Entertainment
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Anne Burrell, Food Network star, dies at 55
Anne Burrell, an acclaimed chef from upstate New York, hosted "Secrets of a Restaurant Chef," "Worst Cooks in America" and other popular Food Network shows.
R. Kelly hospitalized for overdose, claims murder plot in prison, lawyer says
Prison staff gave R. Kelly "an amount of medicine that could have killed him," his lawyer alleged in a federal court filing.
Inside the addictive world of "The Traitors"
Set in a real Scottish castle, "The Traitors" blends deception and Alan Cumming's theatrical flair to become a reality TV hit.
Meet the NYC dad who won a Pedro Pascal look-alike contest
Pushed by his wife, NYC dad George Gountas entered a Pedro Pascal look-alike contest and won a year of burritos.
Roy Wood Jr. on baseball's most iconic play
Comedian Roy Wood Jr. joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about "Going, Going, Gone: The Magic of the Home Run," a new Roku Original produced by MLB Studios. The film dives into the history and cultural power of baseball's most iconic play, featuring stars like Freddie Freeman.
Technology
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Amazon CEO says rollout of generative AI will reshape company's workforce
Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, said he expects the company to reduce its workforce over the next few years as it rolls out more generative AI and agents.
AI data centers are driving up energy bills
An increase in demand for artificial intelligence may be increasing the cost of your electric bills. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter explains.
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.
Scammers use AI to create fake job applicants
Artificial intelligence is being used to create realistic video and audio to impersonate people, in some cases looking for love or deceiving companies looking to hire. In a 2024 study, half of the businesses surveyed said they'd experienced AI deepfake fraud. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
AI users form relationships with technology
Some people are using AI as an emotional outlet — and developing a real relationship with artificial intelligence. It's a trend that people and AI companies are hesitant to talk about, but does appear to be on the rise.
Science
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Science
Invasive Asian needle ants pose risks
As summer kicks into high gear, the U.S. Forest Service is warning about an invasive Asian needle ant species found in dozens of states. Eric Day, entomologist at Virginia Tech, joins "The Daily Report" with more.
This T. rex ancestor is "missing link" to apex predators, scientists say
Apex predators, like the Tyrannosaurus rex, eventually arose from smaller-bodied tyrannosauroid dinosaurs called Khankhuuluu mongoliensis, the study's researchers said.
What to know about invasive ant with fatal sting reported in multiple states
A "sneaky" invasive species that has a potentially deadly sting can be found in more than a dozen states, according to experts.
Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
Japanese probe's second straight attempt at moon landing a failure
A private lunar lander from Tokyo-based company ispace was aiming for a touchdown in the unexplored far north with a mini rover.
Crime
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Crime
Sen. Tina Smith on Minnesota lawmaker shootings
Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband were killed over the weekend in a politically motivated shooting. Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota, a friend of the Hortmans, joins "The Takeout" to discuss the rise of political violence in the U.S. and her confrontation with Sen. Mike Lee over his post on the shootings.
Congress seeking more security funds
In the wake of Saturday's deadly shooting of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark, Senators met with the Sergeant at Arms and the U.S. Capitol Police to discuss security for its members. CBS News' Lilia Luciano spoke with Rep. Hortman's family and Scott MacFarlane has more.
A fact check on Gov. Walz's appointment of Vance Boelter
About six years ago, Boelter was appointed to the Minnesota Governor's Workforce Development Board by Democratic Gov. Tim Walz. But what exactly does being appointed to that board mean?
Reprimand in Sean "Diddy" Combs trial
The judge in Sean "Diddy" Combs' trial reprimanded both the prosecution and defense Tuesday after information from a sealed proceeding appeared in a news article. CBS News legal reporter Katrina Kaufman has more.
Jury asks three questions in Karen Read trial
Jury deliberations are still ongoing in in the Karen Read murder trial. CBS News Boston's Penny Kmitt has more.
Space
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NASA evaluating data indicating air leaks aboard space station are sealed
If initial results hold up, NASA says the delayed launch of a commercial research mission to the station could come as early as Thursday.
Commercial crew launch delayed while ISS air leak assessed
NASA wants to evaluate recent efforts to stop a small but persistent air leak in the Russian segment of the space station.
Axiom-4 mission delayed due to leak
NASA delayed the Axiom Mission 4 launch on Wednesday after SpaceX detected a liquid oxygen leak during a Falcon 9 rocket inspection. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more.
Report: Pentagon, NASA push SpaceX competitors
Even as Elon Musk's SpaceX launched a radio satellite into orbit on Saturday, the Pentagon and NASA are pushing his competitors to speed up the development of their own spacecraft, according to the Washington Post. CBS News New York journalist Ali Bauman has more.
Mars volcano that dwarfs Earth's tallest ones seen in new image
It marks the first time Arsia Mons has been imaged on the planet's horizon, NASA said.
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Notable Deaths in 2025
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
Summer music heats up 2025
Live performances are in full swing this summer. Scroll through our concert gallery, featuring pictures by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
"No Kings": Protesters across country march against Trump, Musk
Protests against the Trump administration took place across the U.S. Saturday. The demonstrations were held to mark the 250th anniversary of the start of the Revolutionary War.
Jason Corbett murder: A look at the evidence
In August 2015, former FBI agent Tom Martens and his daughter Molly Corbett admitted killing her Irish-born husband Jason Corbett, insisting they beat him in self-defense
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Kraft Heinz removing all artificial food dyes
Kraft Heinz, the maker of Jell-O, Capri-Sun, Kool-Aid and more, says it will remove artificial dyes entirely from its products or replace them with natural colors. CBS News correspondent Carter Evans has the details.
Trump supporters divided on Israel-Iran
President Trump's supporters are at odds on potential U.S. involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict as Mr. Trump considers joining Israel in strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities. CBS News chief Washington analyst Robert Costa reports.
Congress split on U.S. role in Iran conflict
As President Trump considers joining Israel in its strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, Congress is split on the possibility of further U.S. involvement in the conflict. CBS News congressional reporter Taurean Small has more.
B-2 bomber could target Iran's Fordo site
As Israel and Iran continue to exchange strikes and the Trump administration weighs its options, the B-2 Spirit Bomber is drawing attention. It can carry a "bunker-buster" bomb, capable of penetrating 200 feet inside a target. CBS News correspondent Ian Lee has more on the aircraft.
Pentagon sends more forces to Middle East
The Pentagon is sending additional forces towards the Middle East amid the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. Approximately 40,000 U.S. troops are currently in the Middle East. CBS News Pentagon reporter Eleanor Watson has more details.