How electric vehicles factor into UAW talks
The United Auto Workers strike is about to stretch into its second full week. CBS News' Lilia Luciano has a look at how concerns over the manufacturing of electric vehicles will play into contract talks.
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Auto workers push for work-life balance
Auto industry workers are pushing for better "work-life" balance in contract talks with major automakers. Members of the United Auto Workers union are threatening to go on strike Friday if a deal isn't reached. Nora Eckert, auto industry reporter for the Wall Street Journal, joins CBS News to unpack the stakes of the situation.
UAW presses Big 3 with "audacious" demands, edging closer to strike
The automakers, which are making billions in profits, have dismissed union's desired 46% pay raise, 32-hour workweek and pensions as "unrealistic."
Vigilantes target traffic cameras as London's anti-pollution zone grows
It will now cost drivers with older gas vehicles $16 daily to enter London. The mayor says it will clear the air, but some say it will "make poor people poorer."
Only one new car in the U.S. now sells for under $20,000
Strong consumer demand for SUVs and trucks has left few options for price-conscious vehicle buyers.
Lithium-ion battery fires are on the rise. Are firefighters ready?
Experts say lithium-ion battery fires pose unique risks requiring specialized training, but CBS News has found gaps in fire safety training, research and regulation.
Automaker takes fire training on the road
GM's safety engineer Joe McLaine speaks with CBS News' Ash-har Quraishi about training and the automaker's recommendations for electric and hybrid vehicle fire safety.
Tesla CFO Zachary Kirkhorn steps down after 13 years
He will remain with Tesla through the end of the year to "support a seamless transition," according to the company.
U.S. opens investigation into steering complaints from Tesla drivers
Probe is at least the fifth by federal auto safety regulators into Tesla vehicles over the past three years.
Buyers still have worries about electric cars
New data from car buying platform Autolist shows consumers are wary of the cost and effectiveness of electric vehicles. Medora Lee, money and personal finance reporter with USA Today, joined CBS News to talk about how EV's are trending.
Automakers building EV charging network
Seven major automakers, including GM, BMW and Mercedes, are pledging $1 billion to build a new electric vehicle charging network. Tesla is not included in the pledge. The plan comes as unionized employees head into negotiations with Detroit carmakers. Bloomberg News Detroit Bureau Chief David Welch joined CBS News to talk about the new developments.
Automakers to develop nationwide electric vehicle charging network
Seven of the world's biggest car manufacturers are allying to develop a network of 30,000 high-powered charging systems.
Deadly fire erupts on cargo ship carrying 500 EVs in the North Sea
In audio of an emergency call reportedly made from the stricken vessel, someone can be heard saying the blaze "started in the battery of an electric car."
Why domestic EV battery production is surging ahead
Government funding could help the U.S. break free of its reliance on foreign-sourced electric car materials.
4 reasons why now is a good time to buy an electric vehicle
Automakers have hit their production stride and the government is offering $7,500 in tax incentives, experts noted.
Can the U.S. meet growing demand for lithium?
The hottest metal on the market right now is not gold or iron -- it's lithium. The metal is a necessary ingredient for producing electric vehicle batteries, making it more valuable than ever. Ivan Penn, energy reporter for The New York Times, joined CBS News to discuss the importance of lithium and its environmental impact.
Experts worry about safety of electric vehicles
Some experts are raising concerns that electric vehicles, which are heavier than their combustion engine counterparts, could pose a danger to others on the road. Kris Van Cleave reports.
Biden touts economic record in Chicago, hoping to convince skeptical public
President Biden had a tough sell Wednesday, trying to convince voters that the U.S. economy is flourishing.
Launched to great fanfare, Lordstown Motors is already bankrupt
The electric vehicle company has sought bankruptcy protection amid its lawsuit against its former investor.
How gaming is informing the design of vehicle dashboards
Dashboards, once filled with dials and gauges, are now being replaced by touchscreens.
Some electric vehicle owners say no need for "range anxiety"
There are nearly 54,000 publicly available fast charging stations nationwide, according to the U.S. Department of Energy.
“Range anxiety” not an issue says some EV owners
Thanks to better battery technology and more vehicle options, many electric vehicle owners say that concerns about the driving range of electric vehicles are overstated. Kris Van Cleave reports.
How heavy electric vehicles could pose safety risk for other drivers
The increased weight of EVs and their batteries can make collisions with lighter cars more dangerous.
Trucker detained after a "weird" potato spill on a key Denmark bridge
Officials say it "looks weird," and could have been an accident - or a protest over new environmental restrictions on diesel trucks hauling heavy loads.
Italy leads revolt against Europe's electric vehicle transition
PM Giorgia Meloni's far-right government tried and failed to block EU plans to ban all new fossil fuel-powered cars by 2035, but it's not giving up the fight entirely.
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Fraud ruling could topple Donald Trump's New York business empire
Judge's ruling could strip Donald Trump of his authority to make strategic and financial decisions over some of his key properties in the state.
Gen. Milley says he has "appropriate" safety measures after Trump threat
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Mark Milley is responding to comments by former President Donald Trump suggesting that Milley deserves to be executed for communications the general had with China.
7 Republican candidates face off tonight for second debate
Seven Republican candidates will take the stage at the Reagan Presidential Library in Southern California, while former President Donald Trump is again skipping the primary debate.
Judge denies Trump's request for her recusal in Jan. 6 case
Judge Tanya Chutkan denied former President Donald Trump's request to recuse herself.
McCarthy says he doesn't "see the support" in House for Senate funding measure
If Congress can't pass a government funding bill by 11:59 p.m. Saturday, then the government will shut down.
American soldier who crossed into North Korea is back in U.S. custody
U.S. soldier Travis King, who ran across the border from South Korea into North Korea in July, was transferred back to U.S. custody in China.
Menendez pleads not guilty to federal charges in bribery case
Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife, Nadine Menendez, were arraigned in U.S. district court in Manhattan.
House Republicans raise questions about funds wired to Hunter Biden
A Hunter Biden attorney says the transfers were from private loans to Hunter Biden, and they referenced his father's address because it was the one on his personal driver's license at the time.
Remains of missing Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew found
The remains of missing Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew have been found more than 3 years after she was last seen.
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Thousands of Las Vegas hospitality workers vote to authorize strike
If a strike were to happen, it would impact 22 casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.
Watch Live: Trump speaks in Detroit as Republicans debate in California
The former president is at a non-union plant in Detroit amid the United Auto Workers strike, now in its second week.
Late-night hosts announce return to air after deal to end writers' strike
Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel announced they would resume their shows on Monday, Oct. 2.
Florida man is bitten by a rabid otter. How is rabies treated?
After the attack in Jupiter, Florida, animal control picked up the otter and it tested positive for rabies, a disease that can be fatal. Here's how it is handled.
Judge denies Trump's request for her recusal in Jan. 6 case
Judge Tanya Chutkan denied former President Donald Trump's request to recuse herself.
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Thousands of Las Vegas hospitality workers vote to authorize strike
If a strike were to happen, it would impact 22 casinos on the Las Vegas Strip.
Heinz selling Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch after viral Taylor Swift tweet
Heinz is selling limited bottles of Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch after a Taylor Swift fan account posted a photo of the pop icon at a Kansas City Chiefs game.
EV charging stations at commercial properties are a hot amenity
Commercial real estate owners are trying to draw in EV owners by alleviating their range anxiety.
Fraud ruling could topple Donald Trump's New York business empire
Judge's ruling could strip Donald Trump of his authority to make strategic and financial decisions over key properties in the state.
$10,000 bill sells for nearly half a million dollars at Texas auction
A vintage banknote and an even older coin collectively sold for nearly $1 million at a multi-day bidding event in Dallas.
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Watch Live: Trump speaks in Detroit as Republicans debate in California
The former president is at a non-union plant in Detroit amid the United Auto Workers strike, now in its second week.
Judge denies Trump's request for her recusal in Jan. 6 case
Judge Tanya Chutkan denied former President Donald Trump's request to recuse herself.
McCarthy says he doesn't "see the support" in House for Senate funding measure
If Congress can't pass a government funding bill by 11:59 p.m. Saturday, then the government will shut down.
U.S. aims to resettle up to 50,000 Latin American refugees in 2024
The U.S. will keep the refugee cap unchanged at 125,000, while more than doubling the allocation for refugees from the Western Hemisphere.
House Republicans raise questions about funds wired to Hunter Biden
A Hunter Biden attorney says the transfers were from private loans to Hunter Biden, and they referenced his father's address because it was the one on his personal driver's license at the time.
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Florida man is bitten by a rabid otter. How is rabies treated?
After the attack in Jupiter, Florida, animal control picked up the otter and it tested positive for rabies, a disease that can be fatal. Here's how it is handled.
Anti-vax pet parents put animals and people at risk, experts say
An unvaccinated pet is a danger not just to other animals but also to the humans around them, an author of the study notes.
More than 260,000 toddler books recalled due to choking hazard
Plastic rings can detach from the Rainbow Road Road series board books sold at Sam's Club, Target and other retailers nationwide.
FDA updates Ozempic label with potential blocked intestines side effect
The FDA stopped short of saying the potentially life-threatening condition was caused by the drugs, which have become popular for weight loss.
U.K.'s first illegal drug "consumption room" to open in Scotland
The facility has been approved after years of debate over its legality, in a move experts hope will help Scotland reduce drug deaths.
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U.S. aims to resettle up to 50,000 Latin American refugees in 2024
The U.S. will keep the refugee cap unchanged at 125,000, while more than doubling the allocation for refugees from the Western Hemisphere.
Iran claims it launched new imaging satellite into orbit
The launch of the military satellite comes amid ongoing tensions with Western nations over its nuclear program.
Young activists suing 32 countries for failing to tackle climate change
A group of six young people from Portugal have accused 32 countries of failing to tackle climate change fast enough, and therefore infringing on their human rights
Ireland authorities seize 2 tons of cocaine in massive drug raid
Irish authorities have seized $165 million worth of cocaine from a cargo vessel in what is being called the largest drug raid in the history of the country.
U.K.'s first illegal drug "consumption room" to open in Scotland
The facility has been approved after years of debate over its legality, in a move experts hope will help Scotland reduce drug deaths.
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Atlantic Festival features Hillary Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, Kerry Washington and more
The 15th annual Atlantic Festival kicks off Thursday, Sept. 28, for two days of events with headline-making speakers from the worlds of politics and culture.
Late-night hosts announce return to air after deal to end writers' strike
Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, Stephen Colbert and Jimmy Kimmel announced they would resume their shows on Monday, Oct. 2.
Heinz selling Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch after viral Taylor Swift tweet
Heinz is selling limited bottles of Ketchup and Seemingly Ranch after a Taylor Swift fan account posted a photo of the pop icon at a Kansas City Chiefs game.
Bruce Springsteen postpones remaining 2023 tour dates
Rock legend Bruce Springsteen announced that he has postponed his remaining tour dates in 2023 as he receives treatment for peptic ulcer disease.
WGA ends strike, releases details on tentative deal with studios
The Writers Guild of America released the details of their tentative agreement with Hollywood studios and have unanimously voted to end the nearly 150-day strike.
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Amazon Alexa becoming more humanlike with AI
Amazon's Alexa is getting an upgrade. The so-called Alexa LLM will be able to understand body language, including gestures and eye contact, and should be smarter and more conversational thanks to AI. Jon Swartz, senior tech reporter for MarketWatch, joined CBS News to discuss the new version of Amazon's virtual assistant.
A look back at 25 years of Google
Google was created by Larry Page and Sergey Brin at Stanford University, who moved the company to a garage in 1998.
FTC and 17 states file sweeping antitrust suit against Amazon
Amazon is facing antitrust claims from the Federal Trade Commission and states including New York and Pennsylvania, alleging the retailer is a monopoly.
Jewish leaders criticize Elon Musk for antisemitism on X, formerly Twitter
A group of rabbis, academics and activists said the behavior of owner Elon Musk has allowed "a new stage in antisemitic discourse" to "spread like wildfire" on the social media site.
Could you get "carhacked"? The growing risk of keyless vehicle thefts
A new generation of high-tech thieves are attacking vulnerable vehicle computer systems to steal cars in seconds.
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Scientists take step toward "being able to resurrect extinct species"
"People didn't think it could really be done," Marc Friedländer, an associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, told CBS News.
Scientists recover RNA from extinct species
For the first time, scientists in Sweden have analyzed an extinct animal's RNA. They're studying the Tasmanian tiger which has been extinct since the 1930s. Marc Friedländer, associate professor in molecular biology at Stockholm University, joins CBS News to discuss what the breakthrough means for science.
Tropical storm warnings along East Coast
What could soon be Tropical Storm Ophelia is moving closer to the U.S. East Coast, the National Hurricane Center said, and a tropical storm warning is in effect from Cape Fear, North Carolina, to Fenwick Island, Delaware. CBS News Baltimore's Janay Reece has an update on how locals there are preparing for the storm. And Lynette Charles, meteorologist for The Weather Channel, has a forecast for where the storms could be most severe.
Wildfire smoke reversing U.S. air improvement
Since 2016, wildfire smoke in the U.S. has reversed roughly 25% of air quality improvements made from the 2000 Clean Air Act, according to a new study published in the journal Nature. That figure doubles to roughly 50% when looking specifically at the impact on many western states. For more on this, CBS News was joined by Marshall Burke, an associate professor at Stanford's Doerr School of Sustainability and a co-author of the study.
Some homeowners facing insurance crisis
Homeowners living in areas at risk for natural disasters are seeing higher home insurance premiums -- for some, coverage has been dropped completely. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy reports.
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Remains of missing Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew found in Moffat
The remains of missing Colorado mom Suzanne Morphew have been found more than 3 years after she was last seen.
Murder suspect Kevin Mason arrested in South St. Paul, 2 weeks after accidental release from Indianapolis jail
A Minneapolis murder suspect is now again behind bars after he was mistakenly released from an Indianapolis jail earlier this month.
Police: Ghost guns and 3D printers for making them found at New York City day care
The discovery comes after another recent tragedy in which a toddler died and three others were sickened due to exposure to fentanyl at a Bronx day care.
Looters hit several stores across Philadelphia
Multiple groups of looters hit retail stores and at least one small business in different Philadelphia neighborhoods Tuesday night.
Gilgo Beach murders suspect appears in court
The man charged with killing three New York women more than a decade ago appeared in court Wednesday. Prosecutors charged Rex Heuermann back in January after DNA evidence linked him to one of the victims at Gilgo Beach. Heuermann has pleaded not guilty. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano has more on Heuermann's court appearance.
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Investigating space tourism safety regulation
As new space tour companies change the way we can see our world, a moratorium on spaceflight regulation and participant safety has come to the forefront. In the latest CBS Reports documentary, Mark Strassmann takes a close look at the next great leap for humankind -- and whether regulators and industry stakeholders are striking the right balance between encouraging innovation and ensuring safety.
3 space station crew members back on Earth after U.S.-record year in space
Descent from the International Space Station closed out an unexpected 371-day stay, the longest flight in U.S. space history.
How to see the harvest supermoon
September's full moon, also known as the harvest moon, will be the last of four consecutive supermoons.
NASA astronaut closing out record-setting yearlong space station flight
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio is finishing up the longest single flight in U.S. space history at 371 days.
Why NASA retrieved samples from an asteroid
NASA is celebrating the successful end of a 7-year, $1 billion mission to collect and return a sample from the asteroid Bennu. CBS News' Mark Strassmann has more on the mission. And Derrick Pitts, chief astronomer at the Franklin Institute, joined CBS News to discuss the significance of the samples.
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NASA astronaut returns after record-setting trip
After spending a NASA record 371 days in space, astronaut Frank Rubio returned to earth Wednesday, touching down in Kazakhstan with two Russian cosmonauts aboard the Soyuz MS-69/23S. Rubio's mission to the International Space Station was initially supposed to run for six months, but was delayed due to a coolant leak on a previous capsule, which forced them to wait for a replacement.
Michigan State coach fired for sexual harassment
Mel Tucker, the head coach for the Michigan State football team, was fired Wednesday over allegations that he sexually harassed an activist and rape survivor during a phone call.
Deadline for government shutdown nears
If no deal is reached by Congress, a government shutdown could begin as soon as Sunday, causing major disruptions across the U.S. Scott MacFarlane has the latest on the negotiations.
Milley issues public response to Trump comments
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, sat down with Norah O'Donnell to make the first public response to former President Donald Trump's shocking recent comments, which suggested that Milley deserved execution for communications the general had with China during the final months of the Trump administration.
Ghost gun lab found in New York City daycare
Three people have been arrested after a ghost gun printing operation was discovered inside a home-based daycare center in New York City's Harlem neighborhood, police said Wednesday. Jericka Duncan reports.