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There haven't yet been major flight disruptions caused by new 5G wireless signals around airports. But a small number of planes, including 190 Delta jets, have not yet been updated to address possible 5G interference. Ted Reed, an aviation reporter for Forbes, joins CBS News to discuss.
Most of the major U.S. airlines had made the changes needed to adapt to 5G.
There were no widespread flight disruptions from new 5G wireless systems which rolled out Saturday near major airports across the U.S. There were fears that the 5G signals could affect planes which had not upgraded their radio altimeter equipment. Michael George has more.
A new OODA report warns that Chinese-manufactured microchips embedded in smart devices such as fridges and laptops, pose a threat to U.K. national security. The author of the report, Charles Parton, joined CBS News to discuss how such microchips could also impact U.S. national security.
An estimated 90% of U.S. commercial aircraft are approved to operate in 5G-deployed areas, according to the FAA.
The telecom carriers are expanding their high-speed networks to bring faster service to more parts of U.S.
Major U.S. airlines warn the rollout of new 5G networks could potentially ground and delay planes, as AT&T and Verizon plan to launch 5G towers near airports across the country. CBS News correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports on how airlines are being affected and CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Irina Ivanova joins CBSN to discuss the technology.
America's biggest airports could see major cancellations and delays as telecom companies implement their 5G technology Wednesday. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave joins "CBSN AM" with more.
Verizon and AT&T are launching their 5G service nationwide, but are delaying the rollout at some airports on Wednesday as airlines continue to warn of flight cancellations and delays. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Denver International Airport.
Major carriers involved include Emirates and All Nippon, even as Verizon and AT&T push back the debut of their new 5G technology.
Two major wireless companies are moving ahead with their plans to launch 5G cell phone networks on Wednesday. But they will delay the rollout near some U.S. airports. Airlines warn the technology could impact a plane's landing instruments and lead to significant interruptions. CBS News congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports from Dallas. Then, Drew FitzGerald, a reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's Errol Barnett to discuss.
Two wireless companies are delaying the launch of 5G networks in certain areas as airlines continue to voice concerns it will cause disruptions to service. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN's Tanya Rivero to explain the issue between the wireless companies and the airline industry.
Chief executives of America's largest airlines warned of "catastrophic disruption" to travel and shipping operations should the technology not be limited around U.S. airports.
Major carriers say that, without any changes, the debut set for Wednesday could ground thousands of flights, strand tens of thousands of Americans overseas and severely clog shipping.
Verizon and AT&T will roll out 5G service Wednesday after a delay to create buffer zones around airports. Airlines still warn that hundreds of thousands of flights could be canceled starting this week without further federal action. CBS News transportation correspondent Errol Barnett reports from Reagan national airport.
The companies are going along with a request from airlines and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who worry the new technology will hinder altitude measuring devices on planes.
Airline industry representatives are concerned that 5G wireless cell towers near airports will cause radio frequency disruptions, resulting in hundreds of thousands of flight delays, diversions and cancellations. But network providers like Verizon and AT&T are pushing back. Engadget editor-in-chief Dana Wollman joins CBSN's Nancy Cordes to explain.
Trends at this year's edition of the annual tech showcase include autonomous race cars,16K TVs and AI everywhere.
As wireless service providers begin rolling out 5G technology, the FAA is concerned that fallout over safety concerns could lead to flight cancellations. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Use of the new section of wireless spectrum is set to roll out January 5.
Airlines are warning that a dispute over 5G technology could cause delays for passengers in the new year. CBS News' congressional correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports.
Concerns over aircraft safety have caused AT and T and Verizon to postpone the launch of their new 5G wireless networks, according to the Wall Street Journal. The Federal Aviation Administration claims 5G service could interfere with cockpit safety systems, but the telecom providers say they're skeptical. Andrew Tangel, an aviation reporter for The Wall Street Journal, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to explain.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas and CISA director Jen Easterly laid out the federal government's plan to tackle the recent uptick in ransomware attacks earlier this week. The two were keynote speakers at the annual Black Hat USA cybersecurity conference in Las Vegas. CBS News technology reporter Dan Patterson joined CBSN to discuss.
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that any military action by the U.S. in the escalating war with Israel would be "very, very dangerous for everybody."
Mahmoud Khalil arrived at Newark Airport after a federal judge ordered his release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention in Louisiana.
Vice President JD Vance criticized Gov. Gavin Newsom in Los Angeles on Friday, and referred to Sen. Alex Padilla as "José Padilla."
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's announcement comes days after confusion about whether the U.S. government would be assisting American citizens evacuating from Israel.
The arrests were conducted as part of a joint operation between American and Mexican authorities.
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from making drastic cuts to research funding that is provided by the National Science Foundation.
Salvage crews are working on a complex operation to bring a superyacht that sank off Sicily last year ashore for further investigation.
A panel of three federal appellate judges has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in each of the state's public school classrooms is unconstitutional.
Salt Lake District Attorney Sim Gill's office said Friday that it was unable to decide on charges against Arturo Gamboa, who had been jailed on suspicion of murder following the June 14 shooting.
Mahmoud Khalil arrived at Newark Airport after a federal judge ordered his release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention in Louisiana.
The arrests were conducted as part of a joint operation between American and Mexican authorities.
Salt Lake District Attorney Sim Gill's office said Friday that it was unable to decide on charges against Arturo Gamboa, who had been jailed on suspicion of murder following the June 14 shooting.
Tesla is giving a select group of people the chance to try out its robotaxis this weekend in Austin, Texas.
A panel of three federal appellate judges has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in each of the state's public school classrooms is unconstitutional.
President Trump entertained the idea of firing Jerome Powell on Friday, a legally untested and contentious move.
Tesla is giving a select group of people the chance to try out its robotaxis this weekend in Austin, Texas.
Kroger said all employees at the affected stores will be offered jobs at other locations.
Meta and sportswear brand Oakley introduced new AI glasses Friday called Oakley Meta HSTN.
Home sale prices are at a record high, but buyers are nevertheless paying below sellers' asking prices, research shows.
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from making drastic cuts to research funding that is provided by the National Science Foundation.
President Trump entertained the idea of firing Jerome Powell on Friday, a legally untested and contentious move.
A panel of three federal appellate judges has ruled that a Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be posted in each of the state's public school classrooms is unconstitutional.
President Trump said his intelligence director was "wrong" when she testified Iran wasn't building a nuclear weapon.
Harvard can continue hosting foreign students, a federal judge ruled Friday.
Sue Baker was told that she had two options after her heart started to fail after years of intervention: Enter palliative care, or try an experimental surgery.
A new report from the CDC shows a jump in high blood pressure deaths linked to excessive drinking.
Little Remedies® Honey Cough Syrup was voluntarily recalled due to the presence of Bacillus cereus, which can cause two types of food-borne illnesses, and loss of shelf-stability.
The facility will breed millions of sterile New World screwworm flies at Moore Air Base, Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Wednesday.
A short circuit in the minifridges caused numerous fires, two of which resulted in more than $360,000 in property damages.
U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's announcement comes days after confusion about whether the U.S. government would be assisting American citizens evacuating from Israel.
The arrests were conducted as part of a joint operation between American and Mexican authorities.
Thanks to DNA sequencing, the discovery of new blood groups has accelerated in recent years.
Footage shared by local media showed billows of smoke coming from the balloon in flames as it hurtled towards the ground in Brazil on Saturday.
Salvage crews are working on a complex operation to bring a superyacht that sank off Sicily last year ashore for further investigation.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter formed her first band in college before her successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released — until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Paris."
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter formed her first band in college before her successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released — until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Medicine."
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter has had a successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released -— until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Before the Sky Falls."
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Lukas Nelson releases his solo album "American Romance" and opens up to Anthony Mason about the personal journey that inspired him to step away from his father Willie Nelson's tour and his band Promise of the Real.
In his new memoir "Comedy Samurai," legendary writer and director Larry Charles opens up about working behind the scenes of some of TV and film's most daring comedies, from "Curb Your Enthusiasm" to "Entourage."
"Godfather of AI" Yoshua Bengio said concerns about the technology are not just about it taking jobs, but also the risks of training it to imitate humans. Tech journalist Yasmin Khorram has more on its "sociopathic tendencies."
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy says artificial intelligence will lead to fewer corporate jobs at the company. Technology journalist Jacob Ward, host of "The Rip Current" podcast, joins CBS News to discuss how AI is already reshaping the workforce.
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.
In a medical first, surgeons at Baylor St. Luke's Medical Center in Houston successfully performed a fully robotic heart transplant on a 45-year-old patient. He now says he's living a brand-new life. Janet Shamlian reports.
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.
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from making drastic cuts to research funding that is provided by the National Science Foundation.
Thanks to DNA sequencing, the discovery of new blood groups has accelerated in recent years.
Researchers conducted the first systematic review of policies around the U.S. to limit plastic bag use.
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
The arrests were conducted as part of a joint operation between American and Mexican authorities.
José González Valencia, brother-in-law of the fugitive Jalisco New Generation boss known as "El Mencho," was sentenced Friday to 30 years in U.S. federal prison following his 2017 arrest.
More details are emerging about a man's apparent attempt to enter Memphis Mayor Paul Young's home. CBS News' Nicole Vadles reports.
Sean "Diddy" Combs' former assistant, Brendan Paul, testified Friday in the music mogul's sex trafficking and racketeering trial. He is expected to be one of the prosecutors' final witnesses. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has the latest details.
Recently unsealed court documents shed more light on the mindset and actions of the man accused of shooting two Minnesota lawmakers and their spouses.
SpaceX's Starship rocket exploded in Texas on Wednesday night as it was preparing for a test launch. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has the details.
A SpaceX Starship exploded at a launch site in Texas Wednesday night, bursting into a massive fireball.
A SpaceX Starship upper stage exploded during ramp-up to an expected engine test firing at the company's Starbase facility on the Texas Gulf Coast. It's an apparent major setback for the program.
The solar flare peaked at 5:49 p.m. EDT on Tuesday, NASA's Solar Dynamics Observatory said.
Japan's second-biggest carmaker, Honda, has successfully tested an experimental reusable rocket, the company says, as it seeks to expand into the space sector.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
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.
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.
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.
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
The Tennessee Trojans, the Atlanta Truth and the Mississippi Panthers are just three of the growing number of teams in the Women's National Football Conference, the first women's tackle football league. The league's championship will be broadcast to a national audience today for the first time. Here's how the players are redefining the sport.
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter formed her first band in college before her successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released — until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Paris."
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter formed her first band in college before her successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released — until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Medicine."
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Grace Potter has had a successful solo career. In 2008, before her Grammy nods and sold-out tours, she recorded a solo album in Los Angeles with a legendary producer and elite studio musicians. That album was never released -— until Potter finally convinced the label to release the long-awaited treasure last month. From "Medicine," here is Grace Potter with "Before the Sky Falls."
On the first day of summer, authorities are warning about a dangerous heat wave that will affect much of the country. Triple-digit temperatures are set to break records. The heat will rise this weekend and last through the week.