Free Video Training for Outlook 2010
Making the switch from an older version of Outlook? Look no further: Microsoft has published a handful of short training videos on how to use Outlook 2010.
Small Business
How to Win on Price Wars? Don't Fight 'Em
Amy Rutherford knew her retail store would have to compete with big-box stores, but she didn't realize she'd have to compete with her vendors, too.
NYT Says Multitasking No Good for Productivity. I Say Bull.
The New York Times quotes a rather narrow study and slaps it with the headline, "The Myth of Multitasking." I call it "the Myth of Good Reporting."
Strategic Planning, Done Backwards
How we relegated our SWOT analysis to better understand our strategic direction. Will the gamble pay off?
Why Do People Start Businesses? It's Not What You Think
Why do people forgo stable employment and strike out on their own? The answer is more complicated than it seems.
Make Presentations, Flyers, Web Animations, and More, for Free (Thanks, Adobe)
Need to whip up a quick animated presentation for your Web site? How about a flyer, gift certificate, or PowerPoint-like slide show? Here's a free way to do it with a Web app from Adobe.
The Only Interview Tip You'll Ever Need: Don't Pee in Your Soup
Larry O'Toole, the CEO of Gentle Giants Moving Company, thinks every CEO should have a special test to suss out job candidates' character. Granted, his is a little extreme.
Get Three Copies of Windows 7 for $149
If you're still running Windows XP or Windows Vista, I've got some news you'll want to hear: Now money is no obstacle to stepping up as many as three PCs to Windows 7.
Update Twitter and Facebook with a Phone Call
Free service JawBite makes it a snap to update your social-network status. Just dial a special number, say your piece, and hang up.
Your New Source for Small Business Advice
Check out Business Owners, the newest section on BNET where you'll find stories and advice from the trenches.
My Dilemma: Our Sales Commissions Made Employees Complacent
Jared Franklin realized that his company's incentive system failed to motivate his sales staff, and lent itself to inconsistent productivity. So he created a system to reward the behavior he wanted -- and sales boomed.
The Two Critical Elements of the Perfect Media Pitch
How to make sure your pitch emails get opened -- and read.
Recapture Lost Customers with RevenueExpect
Statistics show that 7 out of 10 potential buyers abandon their shopping carts mid-purchase. RevenueExpect helps you find out why and convert "abandoners" into customers.
Smashing the Myths of Business Valuation
Before you try to sell the business you have built, try to clear your mind of misconception.
Detect Faked Data at Your Next Presentation Using Simple Science
There's a simple mathematical principle called Benford's Law that says numbers don't occur randomly in nature, and that makes it somewhat easier to know if you're looking at faked data.
Live
Trump says Iran agreed to nuclear inspections, but Tehran denies claim
Iran insists there are no plans for inspections of its bombed nuclear sites, but Trump says Tehran "fully and completely" agreed to let inspectors return.
N.Y. House primaries test Mamdani's influence, and more races to watch today
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for contests in New York, South Carolina, Maryland and Utah.
Nancy Guthrie ransom note, believed to be from abductor, said she died, sources say
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including one saying she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
40 drowning deaths reported in France as Europe swelters in heat wave
Millions in France are enduring extreme heat, with temperatures soaring and 40 drowning deaths reported since June 18.
Trump says proof that vandals cut Reflecting Pool will be provided in court
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here's what is behind the selloff.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
Supreme Court rules ex-inmate can't sue prison officials for shaving dreadlocks
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
AI on pace to bypass cybersecurity systems soon, "Five Eyes" spy partners warn
The most advanced artificial intelligence models are improving quickly enough to outsmart prevailing cybersecurity know-how within months, the Five Eyes spy agency alliance is warning.
Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
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Supreme Court rules ex-inmate can't sue prison officials for shaving dreadlocks
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here's what is behind the selloff.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect's ex-roommate can't testify at hearing, judge rules
The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing.
Feds fight planned sale of personal items salvaged from the Titanic
Court documents referenced RMS Titanic's plan to sell artifacts including a bronze cherub, a necklace of gold nuggets and a heart-shaped pendant.
Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
MoneyWatch
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Tech stocks tumble for a second day. Here's what is behind the selloff.
Nvidia, Alphabet and other technology stocks fell as Wall Street shifted from rewarding AI spending to demanding evidence that it will produce outsized returns.
AI on pace to bypass cybersecurity systems soon, "Five Eyes" spy partners warn
The most advanced artificial intelligence models are improving quickly enough to outsmart prevailing cybersecurity know-how within months, the Five Eyes spy agency alliance is warning.
Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
Bipartisan housing bill aims to boost homeownership. Could it work?
The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, which has rare bipartisan support, would make it harder for major investors to hoard homes.
Coke and Pepsi rolling out QR codes linked to ingredient information
The QR codes will take soda drinkers to a website listing more than 140 beverage ingredients and their nutritional content.
Politics
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Supreme Court rules ex-inmate can't sue prison officials for shaving dreadlocks
The Supreme Court rejected a former Louisiana inmate's effort to sue state prison officials after they shaved his dreadlocks in violation of his religious beliefs.
Charlie Kirk murder suspect's ex-roommate can't testify at hearing, judge rules
The Utah judge in the murder case of Charlie Kirk's alleged killer has denied a defense request to force Tyler Robinson's former roommate to testify in person during the preliminary hearing.
N.Y. House primaries test Mamdani's influence, and more races to watch today
Voters are going to the polls Tuesday for contests in New York, South Carolina, Maryland and Utah.
Trump says proof that vandals cut Reflecting Pool will be provided in court
President Trump has insisted that vandals, rather than questionable craftsmanship, are responsible for the enduring problems following the Reflecting Pool's $14.7 million sealant job.
Senate passes landmark housing affordability bill after bipartisan breakthrough
The Senate passed a bill aimed at lowering housing costs on Monday after a major breakthrough and rare bipartisan consensus.
HealthWatch
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Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
World
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40 drowning deaths reported in France as Europe swelters in heat wave
Millions in France are enduring extreme heat, with temperatures soaring and 40 drowning deaths reported since June 18.
India eyes a risky Everest mission to recover the body of "Green Boots"
A Mount Everest veteran tells CBS News why retrieving "Green Boots," whose remains have become a grim waypoint for climbers, would be a perilous mission.
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Trump says Iran agreed to nuclear inspections, but Tehran denies claim
Iran insists there are no plans for inspections of its bombed nuclear sites, but Trump says Tehran "fully and completely" agreed to let inspectors return.
2 killed, including police officer, in shooting in Montreal
The suspect was shot and killed "right away," according to police, and there was no immediate word on a possible motive.
Who is Andy Burnham, the man likely to be Britain's next prime minister?
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is resigning, and the man widely expected to replace him is a fellow Labour Party lawmaker known as the "King of the North."
Entertainment
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Jim Parsons on Broadway musical debut
Jim Parsons speaks about starring in the musical "Titaníque," which is a comedic retelling of the story of the "Titanic," from the perspective and songs of Celine Dion. Parsons talks about why he wanted to portray's Rose's mother, the show's impact on the LGBTQ+ community and the cast.
Clive Davis dies at 94
Clive Davis, known for propelling artists across genres to stardom, died Monday at the age of 94. "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King looks back at his legacy in the music industry.
Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Remembering the legacy of Clive Davis
Clive Davis, the legendary music mogul who shaped the careers of several superstars, died Monday at 94. Carter Evans looks back on his life.
Clive Davis collaborator remembers music mogul
After decades of building some of America's greatest hits, legendary music executive Clive Davis died Monday at 94. Narada Michael Walden, a singer-songwriter and record producer who worked closely with Davis, joins CBS News to reflect on the music mogul's legacy.
Technology
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Medicare's AI push snarls patients and doctors in errors and delays
Medicare is testing the use of artificial intelligence to preapprove several healthcare services.
Use of AI, deepfakes growing in U.S. elections
Artificial intelligence-generated images, videos and deepfakes are becoming more common in political advertising to attack opponents or influence Americans' opinions. CBS News political director Fin Gómez joins to discuss.
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.
Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
Science
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
Crime
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Crime
New details in Nancy Guthrie case
Investigators familiar with the case believe it is likely that two ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie's family were written by the person or group that abducted her. While the first note demanded millions in bitcoin, the second claimed that Nancy Guthrie had died, albeit not purposefully, according to sources who reviewed the notes. CBS News' Bradley Blackburn has more details on the case.
Deadly shooting in Montreal
Two people are dead, including a police officer, after a suspect opened fire at police in Montreal. The suspect is also dead. Shanelle Kaul reports on the investigation. Warning, some of the video is graphic.
Actor James Handy's alleged killer found mentally incompetent for prosecution
A judge has found that a man charged with murder in the stabbing of actor James Handy isn't mentally competent for criminal court proceedings.
Library shooting suspect apparently wanted Columbine-type massacre, police say
Two people were killed and a child was injured in a shooting inside a library in Chico on Monday, officials said.
Nancy Guthrie ransom note, believed to be from abductor, said she died, sources say
Authorities believe two ransom notes addressed to Nancy Guthrie's family — including a note that said she had died — were likely sent by the person or group of people who abducted her.
Space
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Interstellar comet may be oldest object ever seen in solar system
Exactly where the comet 3I/ATLAS came from within the Milky Way remains a mystery.
Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
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Celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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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Jim Parsons on Broadway musical debut
Jim Parsons speaks about starring in the musical "Titaníque," which is a comedic retelling of the story of the "Titanic," from the perspective and songs of Celine Dion. Parsons talks about why he wanted to portray's Rose's mother, the show's impact on the LGBTQ+ community and the cast.
Messi honored for historic World Cup run
Argentina's Lionel Messi broke a World Cup record during a match against Austria, becoming the tournament's top-scoring athlete as he racked up his 18th goal across his World Cup career. Former U.S. player Charlie Davies gives Messi his kudos and reacts to other top headlines from the world of soccer.
Will Andy Burnham lead the U.K. Labour Party?
British lawmaker Andy Burnham is a favorite pick to replace Prime Minister Keir Starmer following Starmer's resignation announcement. Author and journalist Ian Dunt has more context.
Trump's Reflecting Pool woes continue
Preparations are underway to drain the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., for repairs after a multi-million dollar renovation gone awry. President Trump is blaming vandals for an alleged 350-foot gash in the pool's blue lining. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe has more on this.
Commute times and distances are rising
Average commute times and distances for the American worker are rising, now reaching lengths not seen since before the pandemic, new data shows. Business Insider senior labor and inequality reporter Juliana Kaplan explains.