Want to Compromise Your PC's Security? Keep Clicking That Spam
You're letting the hackers win, folks. A new survey reveals that people routinely click links they know (or at least suspect) they shouldn't. Why? Why oh why?
Small Business
3 Ways to Reduce Desktop Cable Clutter
Nothing messes up a desk like a snake's nest of power and sync cords. These three options -- two of which cost just a few dollars -- will make things neat and tidy.
DIY: Turn a Hooded Sweatshirt into an Instant Laptop Case
Here's a short video that shows you how to fold your laptop inside a hoodie, effectively turning your jacket into an impromptu, DIY laptop bag.
Prep for Your Next Business Trip: What Readers are Packing
A few days ago, I told you about 8 essentials to pack on a business trip. Well, the fine readers here at Business Hacks have put me to shame, recommending about 14 more items.
Have Windows 7 Starter on your Netbook? Here's How to Change the Desktop
If you have Starter, and you're plagued by Microsoft's decision to lock in the default desktop background, here's a free and easy way to reclaim the ability to change the desktop wallpaper
Five-Second Firefox Tip: Press Ctrl-K for Instant Searching
Keyboard shortcuts are awesome time-savers. If you spend a lot of time in Firefox, you'll learn to love this one: Ctrl-K sends your cursor straight to the search box.
Take Control of Your Meetings with Easy Scheduling, Reminders, and Agendas
we're always on the lookout for scheduling tools that easily bridge the gap across companies and scheduling clients. Here's a way to get simple and powerful scheduling no matter who you need to collaborate with.
Cancel a Print Job Without Waiting Forever for It to End
Surely this has happened to you: You cancel a print job, and then you have to wait what seems like forever for the task to really end. It's annoying, and a serious tie waster. It's one of those things that has bugged me since Windows 95, and it's still a problem today.
Sales Haters: The 'S Word' Is Not an Expletive
Why does the word 'sales' get such a bad rap? Whatever discipline you work in, it's likely that sales plays an increasingly important role. Here's some advice on mastering 'the S word' from an expert sales guy.
Learn How to Protect Important Files with TrueCrypt
TrueCrypt is one of the superstars of the open-source software community, offering enterprise-grade encryption for your drives and data. This nine-minute video teaches you how to use it.
Sync Microsoft Outlook Across Multiple PCs
Outlook here, Outlook there, and nary the twain shall meet. Syncing.net syncs your contacts, calendars, e-mail, files, and more, and does so without a dedicated server. Could be a dream come true for small businesses!
4 Smart Things to Do with Your Tax Refund This Year
When your tax refund appears in your checking account, you might wonder what to do with that windfall of your own cash. I can help you with that -- here are some good things to do with the extra money.
Are Face-to-Face Meetings Valuable?
Last year, the Harvard Business Review conducted a study. 95% of the respondents judged in-person meetings to be critical to long-term business relationships.
Who Needs a Printer? Sign and Complete Forms Right on Your iPhone
Timing is everything, especially when it comes to filling out forms, signing your name, and clicking Send. A $3 iPhone app lets you do all three in the palm of your hand -- no printer or fax machine required.
Get to Work Faster with Beat the Traffic (BlackBerry/iPhone)
Let's not beat around the bush: traffic sucks. The problem is, you never know when you're going to get stuck in it until, well, you're stuck in it. Instead of waiting for the radio announcer to deliver a traffic forecast, just fire up Beat the Traffic on your BlackBerry or iPhone. This handy app ...
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Iranian drones target Bahrain after U.S. strikes Iran
The U.S. carried out retaliatory strikes against Iran on Friday after Iranian forces hit a cargo vessel in the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier.
Letlow, Fleming face off for Cassidy's seat in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff
Louisianans are voting Saturday in the state's Republican Senate runoff, as two candidates vie to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy, who did not receive enough votes in the primary to advance.
Venezuela death toll rises as search for earthquake survivors continues
Venezuelans have taken the search for missing loved ones into their own hands, citing a scarcity of government rescuers.
Germany, Denmark, Switzerland hit heat records as Europe sizzles
Germany hit a high of 106 degrees on Saturday, according to the country's national weather service.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Michigan parents charged with murder after boy found to be 250+ pounds
Two Flint Township, Michigan, parents, are facing several charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds and abused and neglected, according to the Genesee County prosecutor.
Minnesota fraud suspect arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
Buttigieg targeted by fake report to child protective services
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
Appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
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Letlow, Fleming face off for Cassidy's seat in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff
Louisianans are voting Saturday in the state's Republican Senate runoff, as two candidates vie to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy, who did not receive enough votes in the primary to advance.
Utah declares emergency, limits fireworks as crews battle largest U.S. wildfire
Utah is restricting fireworks as the largest wildfire in the nation grows, fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds.
Nurse who went above and beyond gets special send-off: "You're an angel"
Wynola Wayne received a special retirement send-off after 58 years as a nurse. One former patient, Marco Houpe, said, "If it wasn't for her then, I wouldn't be here today."
Video shows Boeing 777 making very low pass over Texas airfield
Data from FlightRadar24 showed the plane was no more than 25 feet above the ground during the low pass as it approached the Horseshoe Bay Resort Jet Center airport.
Appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein's California rape conviction
A California appeals court has upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction.
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Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Nude portrait by Amedeo Modigliani sets record at auction
The Modigliani painting "Nu assis au collier" (Seated Nude Wearing a Necklace) sold for $63.9 million, the highest price achieved for a work by the artist sold at auction in Europe, Sotheby's said.
Apple and Microsoft are raising their prices as chip costs soar
Apple is raising the prices of some MacBooks and iPads, while Microsoft is raising Xbox prices as semiconductor costs surge.
Big Tech is spending trillions on AI. Investors want proof it'll pay off.
Technology companies are betting trillions of dollars that consumers will open their wallets for AI services. But what if Big Tech is wrong?
Politics
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Letlow, Fleming face off for Cassidy's seat in Louisiana GOP Senate runoff
Louisianans are voting Saturday in the state's Republican Senate runoff, as two candidates vie to replace Sen. Bill Cassidy, who did not receive enough votes in the primary to advance.
Buttigieg targeted by fake report to child protective services
Michigan State Police said law enforcement and Child Protective Services confirmed a report against Pete Buttigieg was unsubstantiated and false.
U.S. strikes targets in Iran after drone attack on cargo ship
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Trump vows immediate 100% tariff if countries levy digital services tax
Countries that tax U.S. companies offering digital products and services would immediately face a 100% tariff on their exports to the U.S., President Trump said.
Epstein's assistant grilled by lawmakers over Amex travel booked for women or girls
U.S. lawmakers recently grilled Jeffrey Epstein's longtime assistant Lesley Groff about Epstein's use of American Express to book travel for multiple women or girls.
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Mom gets answers after fighting for diagnosis: "Something's wrong"
Michelle Williams struggled with high blood pressure and swelling for years before she was finally diagnosed with an unusual condition.
Internal emails show how RFK Jr.'s team sought to sway the CDC
A trove of emails offers a new look at how the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention navigated some of the most controversial decisions of President Trump's second term.
Chris Evert announces her ovarian cancer has returned
American tennis legend Chris Evert announced that her ovarian cancer had returned in a social media post Thursday.
Democrats to propose bill capping out-of-pocket Medicare costs for enrollees
Some Senate Democrats want to cap the amount beneficiaries in traditional Medicare have to pay toward care, but the move is expected to draw GOP opposition for potentially adding billions to Medicare costs.
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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Germany, Denmark, Switzerland hit heat records as Europe sizzles
Germany hit a high of 106 degrees on Saturday, according to the country's national weather service.
Dissident who fled China by boat arrives in Canada, his friend says
Dong Guangping landed in Toronto following an Air Canada flight on Friday, his friend said.
Venezuela death toll rises as search for earthquake survivors continues
Venezuelans have taken the search for missing loved ones into their own hands, citing a scarcity of government rescuers.
U.S. strikes targets in Iran after drone attack on cargo ship
The U.S. military says it hit Iranian targets over Iran's drone attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first American strikes on Iran since the two countries formally agreed to extend a ceasefire last week.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison in Utah following his convictions in 2025 in two sexual assault cases.
Entertainment
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Entertainment
The voice behind your favorite cartoon characters
Jeff Bergman, who voices nearly all of the modern Looney Tunes cast, sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to talk about stepping in for Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head in "Toy Story 5."
Kevin Morby performs "Javelin"
Kansas City-based singer-songwriter Kevin Morby has been likened to Bob Dylan and Tom Petty, with his rich, soulful lyrics across eight studio albums. His latest album, "Little Wide Open" was produced by The National's Aaron Dessner. Here's Kevin Morby performing "Javelin."
Kevin Morby performs "Badlands"
Kansas City-based singer-songwriter Kevin Morby has been likened to Bob Dylan and Tom Petty, with his rich, soulful lyrics across eight studio albums. His latest album, "Little Wide Open" was produced by The National's Aaron Dessner. Here's Kevin Morby performing "Badlands."
Kevin Morby performs "100,000"
Kansas City-based singer-songwriter Kevin Morby has been likened to Bob Dylan and Tom Petty, with his rich, soulful lyrics across eight studio albums. His latest album, "Little Wide Open" was produced by The National's Aaron Dessner. Here's Kevin Morby performing "100,000."
Danny McBride on his new book
Danny McBride's new book, "Thrilling Tales of Modern Men," explores themes of masculinity through funny and dark short stories.
Technology
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Technology
California creates AI job trend tracker
California now has the nation's first dashboard to publicly track artificial intelligence-related job trends, ones created and ones lost. As of now, early findings show no evidence of rising statewide unemployment from jobs exposed to AI. Till von Wachter, a faculty director of the California Policy Lab at UCLA, joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Gadget prices have fallen for decades. Then AI happened.
The race to build AI data centers is leading to a global shortage of memory chips, driving up the cost of personal electronics.
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.
Apple, Microsoft announce price hikes
Apple and Microsoft announced they're hiking prices for some electronic products, including computers and XBOX consoles, citing a shortage of memory chips. CNET editor-at-large Scott Stein weighs in.
How much water does AI really use?
The heaviest demand on America's water supply isn't data centers or AI. It's from everyday uses such as growing food, watering lawns and flushing toilets.
Science
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Ancient Egyptian burial site reveals centuries of changing traditions
Human and animal remains unearthed in Egypt's Nile Delta reveal changing funerary practices over some 600 years, and the evolution of a key site itself.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
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.
Crime
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Michigan parents charged with murder after boy found to be 250+ pounds
Two Flint Township, Michigan, parents, are facing several charges, including second-degree murder, in the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds and abused and neglected, according to the Genesee County prosecutor.
Billionaire Leon Black testifies on Epstein
Billionaire Leon Black testified before the House Oversight Committee on Friday. After Black ended the interview, the committee issued two subpoenas. Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam of Virginia, a member of the House Oversight Committee, joins "The Takeout" to discuss this and the U.S. strike on Iran.
Minnesota fraud suspect arrested in Somalia after 4 years on the run, officials say
Abdikerm Eidleh, accused of playing a key role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme, was arrested in Somalia after more than four years, federal officials said.
Mistrial ruled in Palisades Fire arson case
A judge declared a mistrial in the case against a man accused of starting a fire that grew into the deadly 2025 Palisades Fire. The jury was deadlocked during deliberations. CBS News Los Angeles has more.
Convicted rapist who faked death and fled U.S. has died
Nicholas Rossi, 38, was serving at least 10 years in prison in Utah following his convictions in 2025 in two sexual assault cases.
Space
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Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
Telescope snaps most detailed photo yet of Milky Way's heart
Euclid is on a mission to chart one-third of the sky in the hopes of shedding light on the enduring mysteries of dark matter and dark energy.
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.
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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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Latest CBS News Videos
The voice behind your favorite cartoon characters
Jeff Bergman, who voices nearly all of the modern Looney Tunes cast, sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to talk about stepping in for Don Rickles as Mr. Potato Head in "Toy Story 5."
The Dish: Chef Tim Love
Chef Tim Love sits down with "CBS Saturday Morning" to share some of the inspiration for bringing bold flavors to Fort Worth, Texas.
Yellowstone National Park through a lens
In the series "USA to Z," which celebrates 250 years of American history and culture, Kelly O'Grady sits down with wildlife photographer Tom Murphy to talk about Yellowstone National Park and the importance of preservation.
Kacey White on the World Cup so far
Kacey White, an MLS analyst and former U.S. Women's National Team member, joins "CBS Saturday Morning" to break down the U.S. men's performance at the World Cup so far, and what to expect heading into the knockout rounds.
Kevin Morby performs "Javelin"
Kansas City-based singer-songwriter Kevin Morby has been likened to Bob Dylan and Tom Petty, with his rich, soulful lyrics across eight studio albums. His latest album, "Little Wide Open" was produced by The National's Aaron Dessner. Here's Kevin Morby performing "Javelin."