Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, claiming business damage
In Israel on Thursday, DeSantis said Disney is "upset because they're actually having to live by the same rules as everybody else."
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ESPN announces layoffs as Disney cuts thousands of jobs
ESPN's corporate owner, the Walt Disney Company, plans to slash 7,000 jobs as a cost-cutting measure.
Ex-Disney World worker allegedly took over 500 up-skirt videos of customers
Jorge Diaz Vega, 26, worked at the Star Wars gift shop inside Disney World's Hollywood Studios theme park in Florida until his recent arrest on one count of video voyeurism.
DeSantis appointees vow crackdown on Disney World's district
"You are not going to win this fight," a GOP politician warns Disney as bureaucratic battle escalates.
Florida expands "Don't Say Gay" bill
Florida's Board of Education voted to expand a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity to include all grades. Miami Herald state government reporter Ana Ceballos joined CBS News' Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss the bill, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' battle with Disney and his potential 2024 presidential bid.
Investors respond to earnings from banks
The stock market closed relatively flat Wednesday, as investors react to new earnings reports from large businesses. Opus: Advice First CEO Nancy Daoud spoke with CBS News' Errol Barnett and Lana Zak about how the numbers could impact the market going forward.
Disneyland to officially close down Splash Mountain next month
Plans to change the ride's theme were originally announced in 2020 in an effort to remove the spotlight from the 1946 film it is based on, "Song of the South," which some say is racist.
DeSantis & Disney clash over authority
The feud between Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Disney for control over Disney's thousands of acres of land has reached a boiling point. University of Chicago professor Justin Marlowe joins to discuss.
U.S. lawmakers to meet with Apple, Disney CEOs to discuss China
Rep. Ro Khanna told CBS News that the topics of discussion will include how U.S. companies can maintain a competitive edge with China while shifting product manufacturing back to the U.S.
Lawmakers meet with execs about China
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is meeting with top executives in California this week, including the CEOs of Apple, Microsoft and Disney. CBS News tech and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar has more on what to expect from the meetings.
Moneywatch: Recapping to the latest economy developments
CBS News contributor Javier David, managing editor for business and markets for Axios, and TheStreet's J.D. Durkin join CBS News to discuss the latest economic news, including the personal consumption expenditures index for last month, the rise in first-time unemployment claims and Disney's recently announced layoffs.
Layoffs begin at Disney as CEO Bob Iger moves to pare losses
Some 7,000 employees will lose their jobs, with the first round of cuts starting this week as Disney moves to slash costs.
Disney World raising minimum wage to $18 an hour by year-end
Labor pact will hike the pay of thousands of costumed performers, theatrical workers and other employees at the theme park.
Brandy and Paolo Montalban reprising "Cinderella" roles
Brandy became the first Black actress to play Cinderella in a movie, and 26 years later, she is reprising the iconic role alongside her prince.
Bill gives DeSantis more control of Disney district
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill giving him more control over Walt Disney World's self-governing district. The bill is seen as a punishment for the company's opposition to Florida's so-called "Don't Say Gay" law.
Reps. Gallagher and Krishnamoorthi on House select committee focused on China
Reps. Mike Gallagher and Raja Krishnamoorthi tell "Face the Nation" that the new House select committee focused on China plans to "have a conversation" with NBA, Disney and other companies that have "substantial business interest in China."
Jeremy Renner, still recovering, promotes new show
The Valentine's Day post on Instagram gave Renner's followers an inside look at the set of "Rennervations."
Dave Hollis, author and former Disney executive, dies at 47
Hollis worked alongside his wife at The Hollis Company, which focused on producing media content, books and self-improvement seminars.
DeSantis nears takeover of Disney district
Disney could soon be losing control over a piece of its Magic Kingdom. CBS News correspondent Manuel Bojorquez has the latest from Miami.
U.S. jobless claims rise for first time in six weeks
Yahoo has announced plans to cut more than 20 percent of its workforce. The announcement comes one day after Disney announced job cuts. Financial journalist Kristin Myers joined CBS to discuss what the layoffs could mean for investors.
Disney announces thousands of layoffs
Disney is joining the growing list of major companies making layoffs. The company's newly reinstated CEO Bob Iger announced roughly 7,000 job cuts, accounting for roughly 3% of the company's employees. Yahoo Finance's senior reporter Alexandra Canal joins CBS News with more.
More Toy Story, Frozen and Zootopia movies are in the works
The first Toy Story movie came nearly 30 years ago. Now, a fifth is being made.
Disney to lay off 7,000 employees
Disney is making major cutbacks as part of company-wide efforts to reduce costs by $5.5 billion. Dade Hayes, business editor at Deadline, explains which departments are likely to see the most layoffs and why streaming is costing the company so much.
Disney to cut 7,000 jobs as CEO Bob Iger seeks "transformation"
The job cuts, about 3% of Disney's global workforce, come months after Iger returned to revitalize the media business.
People selling Splash Mountain water on eBay after ride closes
"I have many bottles that my friends and I got on the last day of splash mountain," wrote the seller of a baggie full of water. Here's how much it's going for.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect has outburst on way to court
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, is now awaiting extradition to New York City.
Feds collected records of congressional staff, reporters in Trump-era leak probes
The Justice Department failed to follow internal policy and ignored protections when seeking records from members of Congress, dozens of congressional staffers and members of the media, a watchdog found.
Large brush fire forces evacuations in Malibu, California
The fire has already burned more than 2,200 acres of brush, firefighters said.
Prosecutors say Trump's conviction in "hush money" case should stand
Manhattan prosecutors say Donald Trump's election in November shouldn't mean his conviction in May needs to be vacated.
What we know about man charged in UnitedHeathcare CEO shooting
Luigi Mangione is charged in the deadly shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
Trump trolls Trudeau as "governor" of the "great state" of Canada
President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently had dinner at Mar-a-Lago.
Senate Democrats press Biden to strengthen immigration protections
A group of Senate Democrats is pressing President Biden to work to "protect immigrant families" in the final weeks of his presidency.
Officer in fatal crash responding to Marjorie Taylor Greene bomb threat
A woman died in a car crash with an officer who at the time was responding to a bomb threat against Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, the congresswoman said.
Jamie Foxx reveals he had brain bleed and stroke last year
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
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New York prosecutors say Trump's conviction in "hush money" case should stand
Manhattan prosecutors say Donald Trump's election in November shouldn't mean his conviction in May needs to be vacated.
Another infant dies in outbreak tied to ready-to-eat meat products
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
Feds collected records of congressional staff, reporters in Trump-era leak probes
The Justice Department failed to follow internal policy and ignored protections when seeking records from members of Congress, dozens of congressional staffers and members of the media, a watchdog found.
Altoona McDonald's visited by Luigi Mangione is flooded with negative reviews
Google said it has removed the disparaging comments because they violate its content policies.
Trump trolls Trudeau as "governor" of the "great state" of Canada
President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently had dinner at Mar-a-Lago.
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Another infant dies in outbreak tied to ready-to-eat meat products
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
Altoona McDonald's visited by Luigi Mangione is flooded with negative reviews
Google said it has removed the disparaging comments because they violate its content policies.
Murdoch blocked from altering family trust to put son in charge of Fox News empire
The 93-year-old media mogul has argued family trust must be changed to allow Lachlan Murdoch to maintain Fox News' conservative bent.
Microsoft 365 suffers outage Tuesday morning
Microsoft 365 users reported being unable to access essential apps Tuesday morning.
U.S. "fondness for tall SUVs and pickups" compounds risks to pedestrians
The IIHS says a "small increase in crash speed can really ramp up the danger to a pedestrian," and our penchant for big vehicles "has intensified that effect."
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New York prosecutors say Trump's conviction in "hush money" case should stand
Manhattan prosecutors say Donald Trump's election in November shouldn't mean his conviction in May needs to be vacated.
Feds collected records of congressional staff, reporters in Trump-era leak probes
The Justice Department failed to follow internal policy and ignored protections when seeking records from members of Congress, dozens of congressional staffers and members of the media, a watchdog found.
Trump trolls Trudeau as "governor" of the "great state" of Canada
President-elect Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau recently had dinner at Mar-a-Lago.
Senate Democrats press Biden to strengthen immigration protections
A group of Senate Democrats is pressing President Biden to work to "protect immigrant families" in the final weeks of his presidency.
Matt Gaetz to have show on pro-Trump network OAN
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz is launching a show on the far-right, pro-Trump network in January, his wife said.
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Another infant dies in outbreak tied to ready-to-eat meat products
Cases now reported in eight states related to Yu Shang Food products sold online and at stores nationwide, officials say.
Jamie Foxx reveals he had brain bleed and stroke last year
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
Americans are paying more than ever for health insurance
Consumers are venting frustrations about health insurance in wake of UnitedHealthcare CEO murder. Costs have outpaced inflation for years.
EPA bans two cleaner solvents linked to cancer
The Environmental Protection Agency banned two solvents known to cause a range of cancers: trichloroethylene (TCE) and perchloroethylene (PCE).
Mysterious illness, dubbed "disease X," has killed dozens in Congo, WHO says
The WHO says 406 cases of the disease have been recorded and that more than half of those who died were children younger than 5.
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Syrians elated but anxious as they pore over ousted Assad's palace
Crowds came to sightsee around what was once the palace of longtime dictator Bashar al-Assad and to get to know the Islamist fighters who swept into Damascus.
Australian warship test-fires Tomahawk missile off U.S. coast
Australia's naval expansion plan comes as China and other powers in the Asia-Pacific and beyond build up their firepower.
Champion cyclist admits to lesser charge after death of Olympian wife
Rohan Dennis admitted to a charge of creating a risk of harm in relation to the December 2023 road death of his Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins.
Ukrainian fleeing war with kitten found alive in frigid mountains
Vladislav Duda was found "soaked and frozen" and severely hypothermic — along with his kitten named Peach.
Israeli PM Netanyahu takes stand in corruption trial for first time
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is now juggling his own trial on corruption charges along with the war in Gaza and a new security challenge in neighboring Syria.
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Christian Slater, Patrick Gibson on "Dexter" prequel series
Actors Christian Slater and Patrick Gibson join "CBS Mornings" to discuss what to expect in "Dexter: Original Sin," which takes place 15 years before audiences first met Dexter in the original award-winning series.
Jamie Foxx reveals he had brain bleed and stroke last year
Jamie Foxx opened up about why he was hospitalized for several weeks in April 2023.
Christian Slater, Patrick Gibson on "Dexter"
Actors Christian Slater and Patrick Gibson join "CBS Mornings" to talk about starring in the highly-anticipated prequel "Dexter: Original Sin." The series takes place 15 years before audiences first met Dexter from the original award-winning series starring Michael C. Hall. It follows young Dexter, played by Gibson, as he evolves from college student to serial killing vigilante. Slater stars as Dexter's father, a homicide detective who teaches his son an ethical code for killing.
Billie Eilish on her doubts and new music
Billie Eilish is already a nine-time Grammy winner, but the 22-year-old says she still has doubts about her ability to create new music. She spoke to CBS News' Anthony Mason about her fears and her success.
Extended interview: Billie Eilish
In this web exclusive, "Sunday Morning" correspondent Anthony Mason sits down with music superstar Billie Eilish to talk about performing on her "Hit Me Hard and Soft" tour (her first without brother Finneas). She also discusses welcoming the label of "songwriter"; what she learned from writing the "Barbie" song "What Was I Made For?"; the perceived criticisms of her singing voice and the liberation she discovered after starting vocal lessons; and the power that she says comes from expressing vulnerability in her art.
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Microsoft 365 suffers outage Tuesday morning
Microsoft 365 users reported being unable to access essential apps Tuesday morning.
Who is David Sacks, Trump's crypto, AI czar?
The second Trump administration is poised to be a powerful ally for the crypto industry. President-elect Donald Trump spoke highly of cryptocurrencies on the campaign trail, and his cabinet picks reflect that, with former PayPal executive David Sacks set to serve as Trump's crypto and artificial intelligence czar. Makena Kelly, senior politics reporter for Wired, joins CBS News to dig into Sacks' background.
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.
Fortnite creator Epic Games sends customers $72 million refund. Here's why.
The game's design nudged people into racking up unauthorized charges, the FTC said. Here's how customers will be refunded.
Appeals court upholds law that would ban TikTok in U.S.
A federal appeals court upheld a law that will ban TikTok in the U.S. in the coming months if its Chinese parent company doesn't sell its stake in the app. Scott MacFarlane has more.
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Climate change could bring more snow in some areas
Experts predict climate change could actually make snow worse in some areas of the U.S. Meanwhile, nearly two-thirds of the U.S. is seeing less snowfall than in the 1970s. CBS News national climate correspondent Dave Malkoff explains how.
Wisdom, the world's oldest-known wild bird, lays an egg at 74
Wisdom the Laysan albatross was first tagged by researchers in 1956. Since then, she's believed to have raised as many as 30 chicks.
When should consumers buy electric cars?
President-elect Donald Trump indicated that once in office, he plans on ending the consumer tax credit for electric vehicle purchases. Business Insider autos senior reporter Nora Naughton joins "The Daily Report" to discuss the potential impact and when consumers should buy.
Starbucks plastic cup investigation
CBS News tracked plastic cups meant to be recycled by Starbucks and found that most of those did not end up at recycling facilities. CBS News' David Schechter breaks down the investigation's findings.
NASA shows off image of U.S. military's abandoned "city under the ice"
Scientists now have a clearer picture of Camp Century, an abandoned U.S. military base long hidden under the ice in Greenland, thanks to a NASA research team's good luck.
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Mangione awaits extradition hearing
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is awaiting an extradition hearing in Pennsylvania. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Champion cyclist admits to lesser charge after death of Olympian wife
Rohan Dennis admitted to a charge of creating a risk of harm in relation to the December 2023 road death of his Olympian wife Melissa Hoskins.
UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting suspect has outburst on way to court
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson's killing, is now awaiting extradition to New York City.
Israeli PM Netanyahu takes stand in corruption trial for first time
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu is now juggling his own trial on corruption charges along with the war in Gaza and a new security challenge in neighboring Syria.
Lawmaker who was member of ruling coalition shot dead in Mexico
Benito Aguas Atlahua was a member of the Ecologist Green Party of Mexico, part of the ruling coalition that controls congress.
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Emily Calandrelli talks Blue Origin mission
Emily Calandrelli joins "CBS Mornings Plus" after recently becoming the 100th woman ever in space. She and her Blue Origin crewmates traveled over 62 miles above sea level during their mission last month.
Why you shouldn't wait for the Geminid meteor shower peak this year
The Geminid meteor shower this year is set to peak at almost the same time as December's full moon, which could make for challenging viewing conditions.
NASA's Artemis moon mission delayed yet again
NASA's next two Artemis moon missions have been pushed back once again, with the first lunar landing in more than a half-century not scheduled to take place until at least mid-2027. NASA said the delay is partly so that it can address issues with the Orion spacecraft's heat shield.
NASA delays next 2 Artemis moon missions to address heat shield, other issues
Heat shield damage seen during the first Artemis test flight is now understood, NASA says, but more time is needed to implement fixes.
More on small asteroid near Earth
A small asteroid neared the Earth's atmosphere before exploding. Derrick Pitts, the Franklin Institute's chief astronomer and planetarium director, joins CBS News with more on the phenomenon.
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Notable Deaths in 2024
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The troubled marriage of Ashley and Doug Benefield
The seesaw marriage between the former ballerina and her much older husband only lasted four years, until she shot him on Sept. 27, 2020.
Texas couple investigates teen daughter's unusual death
Cayley Mandadi's mother and stepfather go to extreme lengths to prove her death was no accident.
Serial killer Rodney Alcala's secret photos
See some of convicted serial killer Rodney Alcala's photographs that were discovered by detectives in a Seattle storage locker.
Summer music heats up 2024
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.
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Franklin Fire spreads in Malibu
Pepperdine University students were told to shelter in place as the Franklin Fire grew and spread in Malibu, California. CBS News' Jonathan Vigliotti reports and CBS News Bay Area meteorologist Jessica Burch breaks down the latest weather forecast that could impact the wildfire.
Hegseth courts senators for defense post
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, is still meeting lawmakers on Capitol Hill in hopes of getting enough support from senators to clear their confirmation process. Zeke Miller, the Associated Press chief White House correspondent, joins CBS News with more.
Mangione awaits extradition hearing
Luigi Mangione, the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, is awaiting an extradition hearing in Pennsylvania. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
Netanyahu takes stand in corruption trial
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu testified in his corruption trial Tuesday, denying any wrongdoing. CBS News foreign correspondent Debora Patta has more.
Hegseth on meeting with Sen. Joni Ernst
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, met Monday with Sen. Joni Ernst as he continues to push for support ahead of his confirmation hearing. CBS News congressional reporter Nikole Killion has more.