Wary public urged to use smartphone tech to track COVID-19 exposure
Downloadable apps and operating system updates can help public health officials measure the spread of coronavirus, if a wary public "opts in"
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Amazon pauses police use of its facial recognition software for year
The company said it hopes Congress will pass a law governing responsible use of the technology.
As workers return to jobs, "stakes have never been higher"
Managers may be used to decisions that determine the life or death of a company. But the life or death of an employee?
Bots are spreading COVID-19 misinformation
Bots have dominated the Twitter discussion about "reopening America," tech researchers say.
Facebook follows Zoom boom with new video chat app
Facebook says its new Messenger Rooms group chat feature will be "very secure and encrypted."
Hackers may be using viral senior photo Facebook posts against you
"Once your data is in the wild, it stays in the wild and can be used by any number of unscrupulous characters," said CNET's Dan Patterson.
Zoom looks to fix major security shortcomings
Zoom's CEO said conferencing company will freeze certain features for 90 days to work on strengthening its security.
Marriott reveals second big data breach in two years
Marriott said 5.2 million hotel guests may have had their personal information accessed dating back to mid-January.
Google secretly monitors millions of schoolkids: lawsuit
New Mexico AG claims the company uses its dominance in educational software to track millions of future customers.
Job hunters face a new hurdle: Impressing AI
Artificial intelligence is increasingly deciding whether you're fit for a job, but some experts call it "snake oil."
Your hacked Wawa data now for sale on dark web
Wawa admitted that people's personal data are being peddled and urged customers to monitor their bank transactions.
Why identity theft is "so easy" and what consumers can do
The Identity Theft Research Center warned about a 17% jump in data breaches in 2019. What can you do to protect your information?
Google CEO: AI's "negative consequences" need regulating
Tech chief acknowledges "nefarious" risks in face-recognition and other programs that can beat humans to the punch.
Twitter suspends Grindr over privacy concerns
Dating apps gave advertisers data about user "personalities, predispositions and secret desires," privacy group claims.
NSA identifies "critical vulnerability" in Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft released its patch on Tuesday.
Google speakers can "vacuum up" personal data, lawsuit says
Speaker company's suit echoes a growing number of antitrust complaints about Google's entering new markets.
Facebook bans "deepfake" videos, with exceptions
The social media giant said it would ban "deepfake" videos made using artificial intelligence, as long as they're not satire and might mislead "an average person."
California is expanding digital privacy. Will people use it?
A new law will allow 1 in 10 Americans to review the personal data collected on them by large corporations.
Personal loans may require more personal info than you think
Sharing your work history or college major can help — or limit access to money for low- and middle-income people
California data privacy law to hit businesses across U.S.
The new law gives consumers control over the personal information companies collect, store and often share with others.
Hackers target home cameras: "I'm coming for your baby"
Amazon's Ring service says "malicious actors" have obtained some user passwords and gained access to their accounts.
Kids smartwatches sold on Amazon can be hacked
Cybersecurity experts purchased and reviewed poorly secured devices that come with default passwords like "123456."
U.S. uses surveillance cameras just as much as China, report says
In China, there's one camera for every 4.1 people, a report finds. In the U.S., it's one camera for every 4.6.
Your smart TV might be spying on you, FBI warns
Hackers can take over your TV set to change channels, turn up volume or cyberstalk through its microphone and camera.
Macy's customer data stolen after online store hacked
Retailer says "highly sophisticated" data breach potentially exposed some online shoppers' credit card information
Technology
Coinbase to lay off 700 workers as crypto company embraces AI
"This is a new way of working, and we need to leverage AI across every facet of our jobs," CEO Brian Armstrong said in a letter to employees.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
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.
GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
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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.
Reducing data center impact on U.S. power grid
Powerful artificial intelligence data centers are putting a significant strain on the nation's power grid, but one U.S.-based company has a proposal to help solve the issue. Jon Parella, CEO and founder of Terraflow Energy, joins to discuss.
Apple's latest earnings beat expectations
Apple's latest earnings report beat Wall Street expectations. CBS News contributor Patrick McGee joins with more.
Elon Musk concludes testimony in OpenAI trial
Elon Musk's testimony concluded Thursday in his lawsuit against OpenAI. Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and host of "The Most Interesting Thing in AI" podcast, joins "The Takeout" with analysis.
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Manhunt on for retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife
Authorities say Craig Berry, a retired special forces soldier, shot his wife and then fled into the woods in northern Tennessee.
To avoid risk of mines, Navy directs ships on path farther from Iran
The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be "extremely hazardous" because of mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
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Homan: "Things weren't perfect" in Minneapolis, but ICE not backing down
Border czar Tom Homan conceded "things weren't perfect" during the crackdown in Minneapolis, but stressed that the administration is not backing down from its mass deportation effort.
EEOC sues New York Times, alleging bias against White male worker
Employment watchdog accuses the New York Times of violating federal law by passing over a White male journalist for a job.
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In Lynette Hooker probe, Coast Guard seeks info about mystery sailboat
The U.S. Coast Guard is trying to find the owners of a sailboat that may have been moored next to Lynette Hooker's vessel the night she disappeared in the Bahamas, marking a new development in the search for the missing Michigan woman.
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EEOC sues New York Times, alleging bias against White male worker
Employment watchdog accuses the New York Times of violating federal law by passing over a White male journalist for a job.
Meta trained its AI on copyrighted work, new lawsuit alleges
The lawsuit claims that Meta's Llama is generating summaries — and, in some cases, verbatim copies — of original works.
Delta ending food and beverage service on shorter flights
Routes that are under a certain distance will no longer offer food and beverage service, the airline said.
Utz potato chips sold nationwide recalled over salmonella risk
Utz Quality Foods is recalling some of its Zapp's and Dirty brand potato chips because an ingredient may be contaminated by salmonella.
UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of treatments
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
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Ohio Senate race set between Jon Husted, Sherrod Brown
CBS News projected that former Sen. Sherrod Brown won the Democratic primary, while incumbent Sen. Jon Husted ran unopposed.
Trump pauses Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz to see if Iran deal can be struck
President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
To avoid risk of mines, Navy directs ships on path farther from Iran
The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route could be "extremely hazardous" because of mines laid in the Strait of Hormuz by Iran.
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Homan: "Things weren't perfect" in Minneapolis, but ICE not backing down
Border czar Tom Homan conceded "things weren't perfect" during the crackdown in Minneapolis, but stressed that the administration is not backing down from its mass deportation effort.
Accused correspondents' dinner shooter charged with assaulting a federal officer
Accused White House Correspondents' Dinner attacker Cole Allen was indicted Tuesday on four charges, including a new charge of assaulting a federal officer.
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What we know about cruise hantavirus outbreak
A rare form of hantavirus is believed to have spread person-to-person on board a cruise ship. Three people are dead, four more are ill and nearly 150 others are stranded aboard the ship, where they will stay potentially for months until they are cleared to leave. Tom Hanson has more.
How hantavirus may have spread aboard a cruise ship
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three people and sickened at least four others, officials said.
UnitedHealthcare to cut prior authorization for 30% of treatments
The largest U.S. health insurer said it will eliminate approval requirements for some treatments, including select outpatient surgeries and other procedures.
Latest on apparent hantavirus cruise outbreak
A suspected outbreak of hantavirus on a cruise ship has killed three people, officials say. Tom Hanson reports.
Alito temporarily restores FDA rule allowing abortion pill to be sent by mail
A federal appeals court blocked a FDA rule that allowed the abortion pill mifepristone to be dispensed through the mail.
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Trump pauses Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz to see if Iran deal can be struck
President Trump said Tuesday he has paused Project Freedom, a U.S. effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
How hantavirus may have spread aboard a cruise ship
A suspected hantavirus outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship has killed three people and sickened at least four others, officials said.
Amsterdam bans advertising for meat and fossil fuels in public places
The city, known for its tolerance of some drugs and sex work, no longer allows ads for airlines, cruises, beef, chicken, pork or fish products.
U.K. counter-terror police investigate arson at former synagogue
Keir Starmer warned Tuesday that there would be "consequences" if Iran is proven to be behind a recent series of antisemitic attacks in the capital.
Hegseth says "ceasefire is not over" after Strait of Hormuz exchange of fire
Iranian vessels fired on U.S. ships guiding vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, resulting in the U.S. sinking several small Iranian boats.
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Douglas Stuart reads "John of John" excerpt
Oprah Winfrey selected "John of John" by award-winning author Douglas Stuart, known for "Shuggie Bain," as her latest book club pick. Watch the author, Douglas Stuart, read an excerpt from his novel that Winfrey calls " a complex and compelling tale that ultimately showcases the transformational power of love."
Details from the Met Gala red carpet
CBS News' Adriana Diaz and contributor Lauren Sherman join CBS News 24/7 to share details from the 2026 Met Gala.
Breaking down the 2026 Tony Awards nominees
The nominees for the 79th annual Tony Awards, which air on CBS on June 7, were revealed on Tuesday. CBS News New York's Dave Carlin joins with more.
Zac Posen on Kendall Jenner's Met Gala look
GAP Inc. executive vice president and creative director Zac Posen discusses designing model Kendall Jenner's dress for this year's Met Gala. He also dives into other looks that stood out at the annual event.
Stars shine at Met Gala
Stars shined at fashion's biggest night of the year on Monday, the Met Gala. This year's event was co-chaired by Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman and Venus Williams. Outside the museum, protesters gathered holding letters that spelled out "tax the rich." Adriana Diaz reports.
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Coinbase to lay off 700 workers as crypto company embraces AI
"This is a new way of working, and we need to leverage AI across every facet of our jobs," CEO Brian Armstrong said in a letter to employees.
Pennsylvania suing Character AI, claims chatbot posed as medical professional
A Character AI chatbot falsely claimed to be a licensed psychiatrist in Pennsylvania and provided an invalid license number, the state alleged.
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.
GameStop offers to buy eBay for $55.5 billion, threatens hostile bid
EBay said on Monday that it will "carefully review" GameStop's unsolicited $ 125-per-share takeover offer.
Almanac: May 3
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Science
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Bill Nye on the Artemis II moon mission
Bill Nye The Science Guy, the chief ambassador of The Planetary Society, joins CBS News 24/7 Mornings with more after meeting the Artemis II crew in person after their successful mission around the moon.
Trump administration fires board overseeing National Science Foundation
The Trump administration has fired all 22 current members of an independent board that oversees the National Science Foundation, one dismissed member says.
AI used to reveal face of victim fleeing Mount Vesuvius eruption
Archaeologists found the victim holding a terracotta mortar, which they interpret as an improvised attempt to shield his head.
In a first, endangered orangutan seen using canopy bridge to cross road
Rapid development has been shrinking the jungle habitat of the critically endangered species, and fatal conflicts with people have been increasing.
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Manhunt on for retired special forces soldier accused of shooting wife
Authorities say Craig Berry, a retired special forces soldier, shot his wife and then fled into the woods in northern Tennessee.
Tanner Horner sentenced to death in murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand
A Tarrant County jury sentenced Tanner Horner to death for the 2022 kidnapping and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand.
2 killed in Texas shopping center shooting
Police gave an update Tuesday on a shooting at a Dallas-area shopping center that killed two people. The suspect is in custody, authorities said.
2 dead, 3 injured in shooting at Carrollton shopping center, police say
The incident happened at about 10 a.m. The Carrollton Police Department, Texas Department of Public Safety and other agencies are on scene.
Judge apologizes to Cole Allen for treatment
A federal judge apologized to Cole Allen, the suspect in the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting case, for what he saw as overly restrictive and punitive conditions at the D.C. jail where he's being held. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.
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Mysterious world beyond Pluto may have atmosphere, study says
If confirmed, the rock would become just the second world past Neptune in our solar system to host an atmosphere.
Artemis crew surprises 5-year-old aspiring astronaut with special gift
The Artemis II team gained a new member, and the crew made sure their youngest teammate had the right stuff for space.
Artemis II crew reveals what snack they ate right after splashdown
The Artemis II astronauts said they actually really enjoyed the space food, but it was a familiar candy they enjoyed after splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
Artemis II astronauts talk mission toilet troubles: "We made do"
The plumbing issues aboard the Orion capsule became headline news in the early days of the historic Artemis II mission.
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Artemis crew tells kids moon flight was "the best roller coaster ride"
The Artemis II astronauts joined "CBS Mornings" for a live town hall where they took questions from kids just weeks after returning from their historic moon mission.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Trump pausing Project Freedom for short period
President Trump announced Tuesday night that he's pausing Project Freedom for "a short period of time" to see if an agreement with Iran can be finalized.
California battling State Farm over fires
The California Department of Insurance is accusing State Farm, the nation's largest home insurance company, of delaying, denying and underpaying claims after last year's wildfires. Carter Evans reports.
Geoff Duncan slams 2020 election probe
The Justice Department is seeking the names of people who worked the 2020 election in Fulton County, Georgia. Former Georgia GOP Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, who is running for governor as a Democrat, joins "The Takeout" with his reaction.
Coast Guard seeks help in missing woman case
The Coast Guard is asking for the public's help in the search for a Michigan woman who disappeared last month in the Bahamas.
Trump argues rising gas prices are worth war
Iran's leverage depends on President Trump feeling political pressure at home. Gas prices are up and support for the war is not. Ed O'Keefe reports on domestic pressure on the Trump administration.