A massive data center hub is likely heating up a town outside London

Researchers say residents of Slough, just outside London, are likely very literally feeling the heat from a massive cluster of data centers in their town.

• Aug 24

AI companies buying up books: 404 Media

Some used and independent bookstores have reported unexpectedly large book orders and suspect that the books are being scanned to train AI models and then destroyed. As part of a new investigative report, 404 Media put a tracking device in a book to see where it'd end up. Emanuel Maiberg, a journalist and co-founder at 404 Media, joins CBS News to discuss.

• Aug 19

Routine delivery leads to special connection

During her shift, an Amazon driver in Kentucky took a moment to untangle an American flag. CBS News contributor David Begnaud shows how the routine delivery turned into a special moment with a military family.

• Aug 17

How to get a refund for Trump tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

The U.S. has refunded more than $100 billion in illegal tariffs to businesses, and some of that money is going to consumers — here's what to know.

• Aug 14

Stocks rebound as some tech companies rally

Wall Street saw a big rebound on Thursday, with the Dow and Nasdaq shooting up more than 600 points. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma joins with analysis.

• Jul 30

Amazon plans to deploy more than 5,000 satellites for new telecom service

Amazon Leo wants to launch a constellation of thousands of satellites to connect devices directly from space.

• Jul 27

Where to find the best summer deals

Big retailers are offering deep discounts this week, including Amazon with its Prime Day event. Kelly O'Grady breaks down where to find the best summer deals.

• Jun 22

Amazon faces lawsuit over Ring facial recognition software

A Virginia man is suing Amazon over Ring's "Familiar Faces" feature, alleging the technology violates people's privacy.

• Jun 3

Blue Origin searches for answers after explosion

Blue Origin suffered a significant setback on Thursday night when one of its rockets exploded on the launch pad. The massive fireball could be seen for miles. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood joins to assess what's next.

• May 29

Blue Origin rocket explodes on launch pad in Florida

Blue Origin, which is owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, was gearing up for a June launch to put a batch of Amazon "Leo" internet satellites into orbit.

• May 29

Bezos says bottom half of U.S. earners should pay no federal income tax

The Amazon founder said eliminating taxes for lower-income Americans could ease financial pressure and encourage entrepreneurship.

• May 20

More companies are pointing to AI as they lay off employees

Although economists have generally downplayed the impact of artificial intelligence on jobs, some employers are highlighting their adoption of AI.

• May 5

Controversy at 2026 Met Gala

The 2026 Met Gala is facing controversy over its honorary chairs, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos. Adrianna Diaz reports.

• May 4

Tech companies post earnings amid bubble concerns

Four of the biggest tech companies reported earnings after the closing bell on Wednesday. Adam Levine, senior tech writer for Barron's, joins CBS News to discuss.

• Apr 29

The $100,000 H-1B visa fee is impacting the U.S.'s ability to attract global talent

According to numbers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, more than 70% of H-1B visa holders in 2024 were Indian.

• Apr 4

Analyzing impact of Trump's changes to H-1B visas

For decades, the U.S. has imported highly-skilled tech workers from around the world on H-1B visas. But the Trump administration changed the way they are granted. Shanelle Kaul reports on how that is impacting the pipeline of global talent coming to America.

• Apr 4

FedEx to offer same-day delivery as it battles with Amazon, other retailers

FedEx said it will give customers the option of two-hour or end-of-day delivery, including for large and oversized packages.

• Mar 25

Amazon introduces 1-hour and 3-hour delivery in U.S.

Amazon is speeding deliveries, putting pressure on other retailers. Here's where 1- and 3-hour delivery options are available and how much the service costs.

• Mar 17

Iran says major U.S. tech firms now among its targets in the Middle East

Suspected Iranian cyber and drone attacks are already impacting U.S. tech companies, and Iran says a list of American firms are now on its target list.

• Mar 13

Amazon says drones hit 3 of its Middle East data centers

Drones struck two facilities in the United Arab Emirates directly, and damaged a data center in Bahrain, Amazon said.

• Mar 3

Boy's birth brings hope for Amazon tribe facing possible extinction

One official calls a newborn boy "a symbol of the resistance of the Akuntsu people, but also a source of hope for Indigenous peoples."

• Feb 27

Oprah reveals "Kin" as new book club pick

Oprah on "CBS Mornings" revealed "Kin" by Tayari Jones as her next book club selection. Kin is about two motherless daughters who have been best friends since early childhood, but their lives take different paths. This is only the tenth time Oprah has picked the same author twice.

• Feb 24

Lawsuit against Amazon over suicides linked to chemical can go to trial

Four families whose loved ones died after consuming sodium nitrite allege that Amazon sold the product despite being aware it could be used for suicide.

• Feb 19

Amazon ends Flock partnership after backlash over Super Bowl ad

Amazon's Ring unit touted a "search party" service in its Super Bowl ad, but one critic called the app a "surveillance nightmare."

• Feb 13

Alarming report on Amazon AI training

A new report from Bloomberg says Amazon found hundreds of thousands of cases of suspected child sex abuse material in its AI training data. Bloomberg tech reporter Riley Griffin joined CBS News to discuss.

• Feb 2

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