Musk begins Twitter overhaul with mass layoffs
Thousands of Twitter employees found out via email that they were let go, just one week after Elon Musk took control of the social media giant. Carter Evans reports.
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Musk says activists are killing "free speech" as advertisers bail
Human rights groups are pressing companies to ditch Twitter as hate speech on the platform spikes after Musk's takeover.
Growing number of companies halt Twitter ads after Musk deal
General Mills and Audi are the latest big advertisers to pull back amid questions about how the platform will moderate content.
Twitter layoffs begin a week after Elon Musk's takeover
Employees at the social media company are girding for mass layoffs as its new billionaire owner moves to slash costs.
Former Twitter employees file lawsuit
A proposed class action lawsuit filed in California alleges Twitter is eliminating employees without enough notice, violating California's "Warn" Act. Senior Correspondent for Business Insider Ben Bergman joins CBS with the latest.
Twitter employees brace for layoffs
More than 7,500 Twitter employees brace for layoffs amid Elon Musk takeover. This comes as other technology companies prepare to slash their workforces. Chief Media Correspondent for Business Insider Claire Adkinson joins CBS News Mornings with the latest.
Elon Musk set to fire roughly half of Twitter's workers
Analysts say the billionaire will move to slash costs after overpaying in his $44 billion purchase of the social media company.
Reports: Twitter set to lay off roughly half its staff
The layoffs were apparently already beginning. And they're being challenged in court by employees who filed a class action suit.
Elon Musk makes policy changes at Twitter
The world's richest man is making significant changes since taking over as the new owner of Twitter. Charlie Warzel, a contributing writer at The Atlantic, joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss what Elon Musk is doing with the social media platform.
Ocasio-Cortez claims Twitter account difficulties amid feud with Elon Musk
The Democratic New York representative alleges that her Twitter account has experienced technical issues following an online disagreement with Twitter's new owner and CEO.
Musk says he wants to charge $8 a month for Twitter verification badge
The blue check feature would be part of Twitter Blue, which costs $5 a month.
Elon Musk's leadership style as Twitter head
Changes are coming for Twitter's platform as billionaire Elon Musk takes over. But what does that mean for users? Andy Wu, assistant professor at Harvard business school, and Goran Calic, associate professor at the Degroot school of business at McMaster University, join CBS News to discuss.
Hate speech spiked on Twitter after Elon Musk's takeover, study finds
The number of hate speech-filled tweets increased by 4.7 times an hour immediately following Elon Musk's takeover of Twitter, researchers found.
5 social media alternatives if you're flying the Twitter coop
Mastodon gained 10,801 new accounts the day after Musk took over Twitter, according to the Washington Post.
Report: Elon Musk wants to charge $20 for Twitter verified status
Current verified users would have 90 days to pay up or lose their blue check mark, according to an internal plan reported by The Verge.
Misinformation spreads on Paul Pelosi attack
CBS News has confirmed that the suspect in the attack on Paul Pelosi had a list of other possible targets. This comes as conspiracy theories continue to spread online about the assault, with the new owner of Twitter, Elon Musk, sharing misinformation in a since-deleted post. CBS News correspondent Jonathan Vigliotti breaks down what we've learned about the attacker and the false information swirling online.
As Twitter's new owner, Musk gets his chance to defeat bots
Billionaire faces task of delivering on his promise to clean up fake profiles that have long bedeviled the messaging platform.
Elon Musk fires top execs after Twitter takeover
Elon Musk fired a number of top executives just after buying Twitter for $44 billion and taking it private. Jonathan Vigliotti takes a look at what that could mean for the social media platform.
Musk is taking charge of Twitter "at worst possible time"
The social network is struggling to attract advertisers. Would turning it into a self-styled bastion of free speech make things worse?
Musk reportedly ousts top Twitter executives
Elon Musk has officially taken over at Twitter, according to The Associated Press. The outlet is also reporting that Musk has already fired top executives at the social media company. Naomi Ruchim discussed what's next for Twitter and the changes being promised by Musk.
How would Elon Musk regulate Twitter's content?
Elon Musk has promised changes regarding content moderation and bans with his takeover of Twitter. Suzanne Nossel, CEO of PEN America joins CBS News to discuss the risks of Musk's proposed policies and how they could end up negatively impacting expression online.
Reports: Elon Musk takes control of Twitter, immediately fires CEO
Musk is in charge of the social media platform and has fired its CEO and other executives, numerous reports say. Musk tweeted, "the bird is freed."
Reports: Elon Musk takes control of Twitter
Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter and fired at least three top executives including its CEO, according to numerous reports. Jonathan Vigliotti is at Twitter's headquarters in San Francisco.
Musk said to have taken control of Twitter
Sources tell The Associated Press and other outlets that Elon Musk has officially taken over twitter – and ousted some top executives. Wth the midterm elections less than two weeks away, more than 15 million people have already voted early, according to a University of Florida analysis., showing over 10 million mail-in ballots have been cast so far--and over 5 million in person. And the World Series is set to begin, with the Houston Astros hosting the Philadelphia Phillies.
Elon Musk takes control of Twitter, fires execs
Elon Musk has taken control of Twitter and ousted the CEO, chief financial officer and the company's general counsel, according to multiple reports. Anne Makovec reports. (10-27-22)
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Starmer will step down weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
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Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Poll finds Americans want Iran war ended, but few say U.S. got better of agreement
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
Trump says several people arrested for alleged vandalism of Reflecting Pool
President Trump claims the problems with the Reflecting Pool in Washington are due to vandalism.
3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
Trump-backed populist wins tight Colombia presidential vote, sparking protests
A flamboyant Trump-backed lawyer who's never held public office narrowly won Colombia's polarizing presidential runoff, swinging the country hard right and sparking violent protests.
Head of nation's second-largest school district resigns amid FBI probe
Nearly four months after federal agents raided his home and district headquarters, Superintendent Alberto Carvalho announced his resignation as the head of the Los Angeles Unified School District on Sunday.
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F-16 fighter jet intercepts plane in restricted airspace over Maryland
An F-16 fighter jet intercepted a civilian plane that had entered restricted airspace over Hagerstown, Maryland, on Saturday, military officials said.
Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Matt Dunlap wins primary in Maine's battleground 2nd District
In November, Dunlap will face former Maine Gov. Paul LePage, who was running unopposed in the GOP primary.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
Wyndham Clark holds on to win U.S. Open
Wyndham Clark began the final round up six shots, but ended up winning by just one, securing his second U.S. Open title in four years.
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Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Poll finds Americans want Iran war ended, but few say U.S. got better of agreement
Most suspect Iran nuclear program not stopped and think conflict wasn't worth the costs.
Here's who qualifies for the Trump adminstration's student loan rate cut
The temporary discount applies to eligible federal Direct Loan borrowers who use automatic payments.
Prediction markets are betting on celebrities to boost their brands
Kalshi has enlisted Lionel Messi and Timothée Chalamet as prediction markets compete to attract new users and cement their place in the mainstream.
A father of 3 wanted to leave wealth to his kids. He turned to a coffee can.
Matthew Ankrum wanted to build wealth for his daughters and teach them about financial stability. A new book shares how.
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Alan Greenspan, Fed chair under 4 U.S. presidents, dies at age 100
Alan Greenspan's lengthy reign at the Federal Reserve coincided with a period of stability from the mid-1980s until 2007.
Matt Dunlap wins primary in Maine's battleground 2nd District
In November, Dunlap will face former Maine Gov. Paul LePage, who was running unopposed in the GOP primary.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2, leaves 6 survivors
The U.S. military has conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two and leaving six survivors, SOUTHCOM said.
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
Affordable healthcare emerges as a voter priority in purple Nevada
The Trump administration's cuts to Medicaid and SNAP may complicate Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo's reelection chances.
6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5. Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids (and their families) get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising.
Fighting childhood obesity, for a healthier, longer life
In 1970, about 1 in 20 children were affected by obesity; today, it's 1 in 5, with diet and exercise both key factors in the increase. CBS News chief medical correspondent Dr. Jonathan LaPook looks at programs aimed at helping kids get healthy the old-fashioned way, by eating right and exercising, while helping decrease the risk of problems tied to obesity later in life, such as diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
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Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo top 1,000, deaths surpass 250, officials say
Confirmed Ebola cases in the outbreak in eastern Congo have reached 1,003, including 254 deaths, officials said, and tracing those who've been in contact with patients remains a major challenge.
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Iran to let nuclear inspections resume as talks continue, Vance says
Vance says Iran agreed to let international nuclear inspectors back into the country during a "very, very good" first day of negotiations with the U.S.
Record stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia
Police discovered 3 tons of cocaine in plastic tubs buried in underground bunkers that were concealed by false floors.
3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces resignation
Keir Starmer will step down as U.K. Prime Minister weeks after a brutal round of local elections and as he faced a challenge from within his Labour Party.
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6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
John Mulaney on sobriety and fatherhood
John Mulaney says he grew up feeling that comedy was his destiny. The Emmy Award-winning standup comedian and former "Saturday Night Live" writer talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about how he deals with sobriety today (and about a 2020 intervention which he describes as "star-studded"), and how fatherhood – along with his wife, actress Olivia Munn – has changed his outlook. (An earlier version of this story originally aired March 9, 2025.)
Manet and Morisot: Impressions of an artistic friendship
Édouard Manet, a towering figure of Impressionist art, was also a mentor to Berthe Morisot, a female painter who's remained largely in Manet's shadow, until now. The two, whose friendship led to changes in both of their artistic styles, are the subjects of an exhibition currently at the Cleveland Museum of Art. Correspondent Lee Cowan pays a visit.
Passage: In memoriam
"Sunday Morning" remembers some of the notable figures who left us this week, including famed TV sitcom director James Burrows, the co-creator of "Cheers."
Waylon Jennings' son Shooter on rescuing his dad's music
Singer, musician, and Grammy-winning music producer Shooter Jennings is keeping alive the legacy of his late father, country star Waylon Jennings, by producing long-lost material that he found stashed away. Hear music from the upcoming album "Diamonds."
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Waymo recalls robotaxis after some vehicles entered construction zone
The recall follows multiple incidents in which Waymo robotaxis drove past ramp-closure signs and into freeway construction zones.
Americans on AI's future impact
A Pew survey shows 40% of Americans think AI's future impact will be negative. MIT Sloan professor Eric So joins CBS News with more details.
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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Inside an Irish town raising kids without smartphones
When parents and educators in Greystones, Ireland saw children dealing with increasing anxiety, they acted – and took phones out of the equation.
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6/21: Sunday Morning
Hosted by Lee Cowan. Featured: Birthright citizenship; the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library unveiled; Shooter Jennings releases recordings by his father, Waylon Jennings; comedian John Mulaney; childhood obesity; and the secrets of seahorses and seadragons.
Seahorses and seadragons, some of Nature's most curious creatures
Seahorses are unique ocean inhabitants with a head like a horse, a pouch like a kangaroo, a tail like a monkey, and the ability to camouflage themselves like a chameleon. They also exhibit an unconventional gender dynamic, in that the males do the work of carrying around fertilized eggs. Correspondent Conor Knighton goes in search of these fascinating fish – and their equally fascinating cousins, seadragons – at the Birch Aquarium at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography in California.
Watch: Pentagon releases 6 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a third batch of UFO files on Friday, three weeks after its second drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
Goblin shark seen alive in natural deep-sea habitat for the first time
The goblin shark had only previously been seen when caught by fishermen and they died shortly afterward.
World's largest whale graveyard found by sub at bottom of ocean
The researchers saw many strange animals — many believed to be new to science — living off the whale carcasses.
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Record stash of cocaine found buried underground in Australia
Police discovered 3 tons of cocaine in plastic tubs buried in underground bunkers that were concealed by false floors.
3 dead, 7 wounded in rare Philippines school shooting, police say
Two students with hand guns opened fire in a high school in the central Philippines, killing three fellow students and wounding another seven, police said.
Survivors speak up to help convict man of murder, sexual assault
David Pearce was convicted of first-degree murder for the deaths of Christy Giles and Hilda Marcela Cabrales after a night of partying in Los Angeles. He was also found guilty of raping seven other women who came forward to testify at his trial.
New Jersey council member and former mob boss arrested for extortion
John Alite, 63, was once the top enforcer for the Gotti crime family and a longtime member of the Gambino family.
Mangione's legal team axes psychiatric defense
Lawyers for Luigi Mangione have withdrawn their plan to pursue a psychiatric defense in his New York state murder trial over the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the decision.
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Researchers find "Pink Planet" has salty clouds: "We were very surprised"
The "Pink Planet," formally known as GJ504b, was discovered in 2013 and is technically not a planet but rather a "planetary-mass companion."
NASA chief defends choice of all-male crew for Artemis III mission
NASA's Jared Isaacman says the crew was selected solely based on their experience, expertise and availability for flight assignment.
NASA names 4 astronauts for next Artemis mission
NASA's Artemis III astronauts plan to carry out rendezvous and docking procedures with commercial moon landers being built by SpaceX and Blue Origin.
Space station crew briefly moves to "safe haven" amid concerns over leaks
Out of an abundance of caution, NASA briefly directed five of the seven crew members aboard the International Space Station to wait inside the docked SpaceX Crew Dragon "Freedom" spacecraft.
Sun erupts with 3 solar flares, raising chances of northern lights for U.S.
Three solar flares burst from the sun this week, raising the chances of seeing the northern lights for people across the United States.
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What's next for U.S. in World Cup?
The U.S. men's national team beat Australia on Friday to advance to the World Cup knockout rounds. Meanwhile, the small African nation of Cape Verde scored their first ever World Cup goals and held Uruguay to a draw.
New poll on Americans' Iran war sentiments
Most Americans are eager for the Iran war to end despite doubts that the U.S. has stopped Iran's nuclear efforts, a recent CBS News poll shows. CBS News' Anthony Salvanto breaks down the data.
Dangerous weather in Midwest, West
A string of intense tornadoes ripped through southern Illinois late Sunday as there were at least two dozen tornado reports in the Midwest. Meanwhile, high winds in the West are fueling at least 70 active wildfires. Rob Marciano reports.
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.
Vance claims Iran talks are progressing
Vice President JD Vance gave an update on the war in Iran, saying that the Strait of Hormuz is open and that Iran agreed to allow IAEA nuclear inspectors to reenter the country to ensure compliance with the agreement being negotiated. CBS News' Aaron Navarro and Courtney Kealy report.