Some baby formula brands contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Tests of dozens of baby formulas by Consumer Reports found that nearly half contained potentially dangerous chemicals.
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Consumer Reports' top 10 vehicles for 2026 — see which cars made the list
For the first time, the top 10 cars on Consumer Reports' annual list of best new vehicles also include electric or hybrid models.
Some protein powders, shakes contain high levels of lead, testing finds
Some protein powders and shakes contain unsafe levels of lead, according to a Consumer Reports investigation that analyzed 23 dairy, beef and plant-based protein supplements.
Kroger customers overcharged for items on sale, Consumer Reports finds
Expired sales labels led to overcharges on more than 150 grocery items, according to an investigation led by Consumer Reports and others.
Consumer sentiment falls again in March
Consumer sentiment fell more than 8% in March, according to a survey from the University of Michigan, marking the fourth straight decline. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady joins "America Decides" to assess what the figure could say about the state of the economy.
Layoffs hit highest level since pandemic
New data shows layoffs increased last month to the highest level since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, Friday's unemployment report revealed employers added 151,000 jobs in February, which is below economists' forecasts. MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady reports.
Some Halloween candy includes cancer-linked Red Dye 3, watchdog says
Some Halloween treats such as Brach's candy corn include Red Dye 3, a carcinogen banned in Europe, Consumer Reports says.
Rocket fuel chemical is widespread in food, Consumer Reports finds
Perchlorate is found in a wide variety of foods, especially products popular with babies and kids, advocacy group says.
Federal regulators crackdown on Amazon
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has ruled Amazon can be held responsible for faulty products sold on its platform. Jo Ling Kent explains what that means and what products could be affected.
Consumer Reports picks the best cars for teen drivers
Parents who want to find safe vehicles for their teen drivers can get more bang for their buck this year, Consumer Reports says.
New report raises health concerns about Lunchables
A new study from the advocacy group Consumer Reports found that Lunchables, the longtime prepackaged boxes popular with children nationwide, have high levels of sodium, lead and other heavy metals. The group is now calling for the federal government to remove them from the National School Lunch Program. KraftHeinz says Lunchables "meet strict safety standards." Nancy Chen has details. Air Date: Apr 11, 2024.
Test finds most semi-automated car systems unsafe
Semi-automated driving systems that can help drive your car are not doing enough to ensure drivers are staying focused on the road, according to first-of-its-kind testing from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety. Kris Van Cleave has details.
See the 10 cars that made Consumer Reports' top picks for 2024
Only three of Consumer Reports' top picks this year also featured on its 2023 list, while more electric and hybrid cars made the cut.
General Mills urged to reduce plastic chemicals in food products
Consumer Reports said tests revealed "concerning" levels of phthalates in several of the food maker's products.
Consumer Reports on pet insurance rankings
Consumer Reports is coming out with some important new guidance for pet owners. Deputy editor Brian Vines joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss Consumer Reports' first-ever rankings of pet insurance and the pros and cons pet owners should consider before purchasing coverage.
Electric vehicle reliability concerns
A new Consumer Reports study found about half of electric vehicles on the road fall short of their driving ranges as estimated by the Environmental Protection Agency. CBS MoneyWatch associate managing editor Aimee Picchi looks at the report's findings.
EVs are less reliable than conventional vehicles, Consumer Reports says
Electric vehicles are experiencing the "growing pains" of new technology, one expert said.
Consumer Reports tips for saving on groceries
While inflation is cooling, food prices remain high. Consumer Reports' deputy editor for special projects, Brian Vines, joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss his tips for saving money on groceries this holiday season.
More chocolate products found to contain heavy metals, Consumer Reports says
Consumer group found "concerning" levels of lead or cadmium in a third of the products it tested, from brownie mixes to chocolate chips.
Consumer Reports: Put to the test
The non-profit organization behind Consumer Reports magazine and website has been testing products since 1936, and today, with an annual testing budget well over $30 million, their 60 labs and teams of engineers put thousands of consumer goods through their paces. "60 Minutes" correspondent Lesley Stahl talks with some of Consumer Reports' investigators, whose testing of products has affected everything from car safety to recalls of potentially deadly infant seats.
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With an annual testing budget well over $30 million, the non-profit organization behind the magazine and website, with 60 labs and teams of engineers and investigators, puts thousands of consumer goods through their paces.
Otteroo baby neck floats still on sale despite infant's death
Inflatable infant flotation products "are not safe" and "should not exist," Consumer Reports warns.
FDA's new arsenic level for apple juice could hurt kids, CR says
Consumer Reports is calling on the agency to set a lower limit, noting arsenic can damage children's brains and nervous systems.
Tips to protect your home
Consumer Reports deputy editor Brian Vines joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about the best security products and preventative measures that can help safeguard your home.
These are the top 10 cars to buy in 2023, Consumer Reports says
The outlet recommends Ford's Maverick Hybrid for anyone with an active lifestyle and Kia's Telluride for infotainment lovers.
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Patrick Clancy opens up about grief, his children and moving forward
In the first interview since his ex-wife's murder trial, Patrick Clancy describes what happened at home before his children were killed and how he handled his grief in the aftermath.
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Iran warns new U.S. assault would see it expand "geography of the war"
As President Trump touts a looming decision on his next move in the war, Tehran says any "new aggression" would be met with different weapons in new places.
Family tied to suspected Chinese spy gave $4.4M to Newsom, Calif. politicians
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
Presidential TV pool suspended after Trump bans CNN
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
Paramount Skydance reaches antitrust deal with states over Warner Bros. Discovery purchase
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Flights disrupted at NYC-area airports due to equipment outage, FAA says
Flights at Newark Liberty International, John F. Kennedy International and LaGuardia airports are delayed due to an equipment outage, the FAA says.
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JB Pritzker reveals he's lost 80 pounds with GLP-1s, asked about possible 2028 run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
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Bill Gates says Trump's AI views point to societal blind spot
"Most of society is still not aware of how quickly it's moving," Gates said of the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
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Family tied to suspected Chinese spy gave $4.4M to Newsom, Calif. politicians
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
Paramount Skydance reaches antitrust deal with states over Warner Bros. Discovery purchase
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
Presidential TV pool suspended after Trump bans CNN
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
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Bill Gates says Trump's AI views point to societal blind spot
"Most of society is still not aware of how quickly it's moving," Gates said of the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
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Paramount Skydance reaches antitrust deal with states over Warner Bros. Discovery purchase
Paramount's agreement with 12 state attorneys general paves the way for the company to complete its $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Bill Gates says Trump's AI views point to societal blind spot
"Most of society is still not aware of how quickly it's moving," Gates said of the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
Nvidia's Jensen Huang rejects AI extinction fear as "doomsday narratives"
Predictions that AI could destroy humanity in a few years are irresponsible and not based on science, Nvidia's co-founder told CBS News.
Nvidia CEO calls for AI to be developed "as fast as we can"
The CEO of the world's largest chipmaker told CBS News that tech companies should proceed with artificial intelligence development despite recent warnings from worried industry leaders that there may be a need to pull back.
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Family tied to suspected Chinese spy gave $4.4M to Newsom, Calif. politicians
C.C. Yin's family has donated nearly $3 million to state-level California political causes and an additional $1,455,027 to federal campaigns.
Presidential TV pool suspended after Trump bans CNN
CNN was set to provide pool coverage on Monday and accompany President Trump on a trip to New York City, but there will not be a network TV pool team traveling with him.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Iran's early attacks on Bahrain caught Navy families and sailors by surprise
The scale and duration of Iran's response appeared to take the U.S. goverenment by surprise, three sources who were in Bahrain at the time told CBS News, in part because families hadn't yet been required to evacuate.
CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue to restore White House access
The three news organizations, which were banned from White House grounds by President Trump, are arguing that the ban is unconstitutional.
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JB Pritzker reveals GLP-1 use, pressed on possible presidential run
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker revealed to "CBS Mornings" that for the last two years he has been using a GLP-1 medication to lose weight.
Her son was dying, but his rare cancer made it difficult to get the right drug
As knowledge about genetics advances, some doctors say cancers should be defined by their mutations, not the tissues where they manifest.
Her postpartum symptoms wouldn't go away. A brain tumor was to blame.
Lisa Fasone's first pregnancy went smoothly. Then a rare health condition put her dreams of a second child on hold.
RFK Jr. tells anti-vaccine activists they have a "friend in the White House"
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke at a conference hosted by an organization he once led that has promoted doubts about vaccines.
Twins conjoined at the head are separated in 25-hour surgery
The twins were born in Ethiopia with a rare condition that left them joined at the head. Doctors spent a year planning a separation surgery.
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"Pictures to hurt you": A war photographer's final testament to Vietnam
"I want my pictures to hurt," British war photographer Sir Don McCullin told CBS News ahead of the publication of his final book: "Vietnam."
After 9 women murdered, police link 1 death to possible love triangle
The discovery of the nine bodies has fueled fear and anger, as authorities investigate whether a serial killer or killers were responsible.
Iran's early attacks on Bahrain caught Navy families and sailors by surprise
The scale and duration of Iran's response appeared to take the U.S. goverenment by surprise, three sources who were in Bahrain at the time told CBS News, in part because families hadn't yet been required to evacuate.
Italy's Meloni plans to limit foreign student numbers, ban face coverings in schools
Meloni said the government would bring the proposed legislation to the Council of Ministers, after which it would require parliamentary approval to become law.
Police officer wounded in shooting near synagogue on Yom Kippur
Police have not said what led to the shooting or whether the synagogue or Jewish community was targeted.
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Converse pulls sneaker ad after critics say it uses racist imagery
Nike-owned Converse acknowledged that an ad for its Chuck Taylor sneaker is "deeply upsetting."
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst on 51st season
"Survivor" host Jeff Probst sits down with "CBS Mornings" to discuss the show's upcoming 51st season, which features some new twists and turns.
Ed Sheeran does first concert since backlash
Ed Sheeran performed alone at his first concert since Macklemore was dropped from the tour for his pro-Palestinian comments onstage, resulting in Sheeran's other openers leaving as well. Sheeran told fans he "never wanted to be an activist musician" amid the controversy. Vlad Duthiers has the latest.
Presley Gerber, son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, dies at 27
Presley Gerber, the son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, has died at 27, a family spokesperson has confirmed.
Star Trek tech catches up with present day
This month marks 60 years since the first episode of Star Trek aired on TV, and Dave Malkoff shows how all these years later, the future is now.
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Betting apps accused of fueling addiction
Betting apps are being accused of fueling addictive behavior, especially for vulnerable gamblers. Alex Klavens, a data journalist for The New York Times, interviewed former DraftKings employees who claim the platform may have been targeting addicts. He joins CBS News 24/7 to discuss his findings.
New poll shows worries about AI harm
Recent polling data shows that a large portion of Americans believe AI models could be used by other countries to harm humans. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks down the numbers.
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.
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Bill Gates says Trump's AI views point to societal blind spot
"Most of society is still not aware of how quickly it's moving," Gates said of the latest advances in artificial intelligence.
Bill Gates on new AI coalition, tech safety
Bill Gates, co-founder of Microsoft and the Gates Foundation, sits down with "CBS Mornings" to announce a new coalition for addressing global access to AI and the ongoing debate around tech safety.
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Neuroscientists grow human brain tissue in mice
Neuroscientists at Stanford University successfully grew human brain tissue inside mice in the hopes of further enabling the development of treatments for brain disorders. Stanford Medicine professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences Dr. Sergiu Pasca, who led the study, joins CBS News to break down the findings.
New species of wild cat discovered for first time in more than a century
Scientists have discovered a new species of wild cat for the first time in more than a century, a Bolivian researcher says.
Humpback whale seen grieving dead calf in rare footage
The footage shows a female humpback whale staying close to the dead calf as it lies motionless on the seafloor, touching it with its head and fin.
Remains of ancient warhorse given honorific burial discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists say they've discovered the remains of a likely ancient Egyptian warhorse given an honorific burial more than 3,000 years ago.
Anthropic CEO says "exponential" growth of AI is a "warning sign"
Artificial intelligence technology is developing at an "exponential" rate, Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei told CBS News, calling the situation a "warning sign" for the industry that requires serious safeguards.
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After 9 women murdered, police link 1 death to possible love triangle
The discovery of the nine bodies has fueled fear and anger, as authorities investigate whether a serial killer or killers were responsible.
Another shooting involving an ICE agent
A federal immigration agent shot a Venezuelan migrant in Austin, Texas, officials say. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Criminologists on Patrick Clancy interview
Meghan Sacks and Amy Shlosberg, criminologists and professors of criminology at Fairleigh Dickinson University, join "CBS Mornings" to break down Patrick Clancy's "60 Minutes" interview.
ICE agent shoots Venezuelan man in Texas
A Venezuelan man was shot in Austin, Texas, by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent on Sunday, officials say. 28-year-old Wilber Rafael Garces Perez was working for DoorDash at the time of the shooting, his lawyer said. CBS News' Jason Allen reports.
Patrick Clancy on testifying at murder trial
Patrick Clancy says he suffered a "massive, traumatic" panic attack on the second day of his testimony during Lindsay Clancy's murder trial. "60 Minutes" correspondent Ross Douthat joins CBS News Mornings with more on his conversations with Clancy.
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NASA spacecraft discovers moon crater bigger than Roman Colosseum
Scientists have discovered a crater on the moon that's bigger than the Roman Colosseum, the result of a powerful impact two years ago.
NASA launches its Roman Space Telescope to explore the hidden universe
NASA's Roman Space Telescope launched shortly after daybreak from Kennedy Space Center and blazed toward an observation point 1 million miles away.
Roman Space Telescope promises 300-megapixel views of the cosmos
The $4.3 billion telescope is expected to discover tens of thousands of exoplanets while probing the nature of mysterious dark matter and energy.
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Trump to honor Artemis II crew with nation's top space medal
President Trump plans to award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the crew of NASA's Artemis II mission in a ceremony Aug. 28.
NASA's Swift telescope will plunge toward Earth after rescue mission called off
The mission to save NASA's sinking space telescope has been called off, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.
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Dolly Parton: An extraordinary life in pictures
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Sylvie Cachay was found dead in an overflowing bathtub at the exclusive Soho House in New York City on Dec. 9, 2010. A water leak at the hotel gave away a timeline that may have revealed her killer.
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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.
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The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
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Man shot by ICE takes questions by phone
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, a Venezuelan DoorDash driver who was shot and wounded by an ICE agent Sunday in Austin, Texas, answered questions from reporters via a phone call Monday at a news conference held by civil rights attorneys and immigration advocates. Garces Perez is now in federal custody and he says he still has a bullet lodged near his spine.
Attorneys speak about Texas ICE shooting
Civil rights attorneys and community leaders spoke Monday after a Venezuelan DoorDash driver was shot and wounded by an ICE agent in Austin, Texas, over the weekend. Following coverage of the news conference, CBS News' Nicole Sganga provided more context on the situation.
Trump announces "AI Force"
President Trump on Saturday announced he is forming an "AI Force" and vowed not to allow a slowdown of AI development despite several recent warnings from industry insiders about the technology's rapid growth. Meanwhile, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is brushing off apocalyptic concerns about AI. Andrew Pantazi, associate editor of breaking news for Axios, joins CBS News to discuss Trump's plans, then CBS News' Jo Ling Kent and Anthony Salvanto unpack Huang's comments and Americans' feelings on AI.
Bonta announces Paramount Skydance settlement
California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Monday announced details of a settlement reached between Paramount Skydance and 12 states over the company's merger with Warner Bros. Discovery. Paramount Skydance is the parent company of CBS News.
War photographer revisits harrowing assignment
For more than 50 years, legendary war photographer Don McCullin has documented conflict on battlefields across the globe. Now, at 90, he revisits the assignment that shaped him as a reporter — and scarred him as a man. All images in the feature are (c) Don McCullin and featured in the book Vietnam published by GOST Books.