Elon Musk angling for cut-rate deal on Twitter, analysts say
Tesla CEO's $44 billion offer for the social media company is "out the window," one Wall Street analyst says.
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Elon Musk says Twitter deal is "temporarily on hold"
Elon Musk announced that his planned $44 billion purchase of Twitter is "temporarily on hold" pending details on spam and fake accounts on the social media platform.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal is "temporarily on hold"
Tesla founder says his $44 billion purchase of the social media giant is being held up by questions over spam and fake accounts.
Elon Musk puts $44 billion Twitter deal on hold
Elon Musk says his deal to buy twitter is on hold. The company's stock plummeted after the announcement. Musk then tweeted that he is still committed to buying twitter. Tech reporter Dan Patterson joined CBS News' Anne-Marie Green and Vladimir Duthiers discuss the latest developments.
Elon Musk says Twitter deal "on hold"
Elon Musk says his $44 billion takeover bid for Twitter is "on hold" as he seeks more information on the platform's spam accounts. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson has more on that, plus how Musk is also reportedly facing a SEC investigation for late disclosure after buying a substantial stake in the company.
Twitter fires 2 executives, adding to Elon Musk buyout turmoil
Social media company said it dismissed two senior managers and will freeze most hiring.
Musk says he would reverse Twitter's Trump ban
Elon Musk said he would reverse Twitter's ban on former President Trump if he acquires the company. Musk said the ban was a "morally bad decision" and "foolish." Twitter banned Trump's account following the January 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol. Sarah Frier, a big tech team leader at Bloomberg, joins Elaine Quijano to discuss.
Musk says he'd reverse Trump's Twitter ban
Billionaire Elon Musk says he wants Twitter to be a space for free speech and that he would allow former President DonaldTrump to return to the social media platform. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joins Vladimir Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green to discuss.
Elon Musk says he would allow Donald Trump back on Twitter
Musk said Twitter's permanent suspension of Trump in the days following the January 6 attack "was morally wrong and flat out stupid."
Elon Musk: Japan will "cease to exist" if low birth rates continue
Japan had its largest population drop on record last year – the eleventh consecutive year that population has decreased.
Musk's Twitter bid gets $7 billion in backing from tech titans
Tech titans including Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison have pledged funding, strengthening the equity stake of Musk's buyout.
MyPillow CEO gets banned from Twitter again
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell unsuccessfully tried to rejoin Twitter on Sunday in an attempt to evade his ban. He created a new account but was banned the same day. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joined CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Tony Dokoupil to talk about the ban and put it in context with Elon Musk's pending $44 billion Twitter buyout.
Twitter deal in the works?
Elon Musk's bid to buy Twitter could be finalized as soon as this week, according to The Wall Street Journal. Bloomberg News reports that the deal could come as early as Monday.
SpaceX launches 53 more Starlinks
Friday's launch was SpaceX's sixth Falcon 9 flight this month, its 17th so far this year and the 151st overall.
What it would mean for Twitter to go private
If Elon Musk and Twitter get their way, the company will soon be privately held and under the billionaire's control. Here’s a look at what it means for a company to go private.
Elon Musk sells $8 billion in Tesla shares
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has sold $8.4 billion of the electric carmaker's stock days after securing his $44 billion deal to take control of Twitter. CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson joined Mola Lenghi and Michelle Miller to discuss.
Why Musk's Twitter deal could fall apart
Elon Musk's $44 billion deal to buy Twitter is moving ahead. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO outlined a plan to finance the deal by taking loans and funding $21 billion from his own equity. But New York Times bestselling author and founding partner at Puck News William Cohan explains why the deal could still fall apart.
Musk sells $4 billion in Tesla stock, probably to help buy Twitter
The world's richest man tweeted that he doesn't intend to sell any more Tesla shares.
Elon Musk secures deal to buy Twitter
Elon Musk is set to buy Twitter for $44 billion with plans to make the social platform a forum promoting free speech.
Twitter sees growth ahead of Elon Musk deal
Twitter has reported higher earnings and a larger daily user base, just days after billionaire Elon Musk announced plans to purchase the social media giant for $44 billion. CBS News tech and politics reporter Musadiq Bidar joins CBS News' Nikki Battiste and Mola Lenghi to discuss how the SpaceX and Tesla CEO could change Twitter.
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Elon Musk and free speech on Twitter
Elon Musk has branded his bid to buy Twitter as a victory for free speech. New polling from Morning Consult shows 51% of Republicans say they feel muzzled on social media. Technology reporter Chris Teale joined CBS News to discuss the survey and the impact of Musk's pending purchase on users.
Twitter reports sales growth, but pulls outlook amid Musk buy
Social media company sees daily users jump to 229 million, while sales fall just shy of analyst forecasts.
Congress members gain, lose Twitter followers
Republican and Democratic lawmakers have respectively gained and lost thousands of Twitter followers after billionaire Elon Musk purchased the social media giant for roughly $44 billion earlier this week. CBS News' Tanya Rivero and Nancy Chen discuss what we know so far about why this is happening with CBS News tech reporter Dan Patterson.
Who is leaving Twitter and who is staying — and why
Some people who have previously violated the social media platform's community guidelines hope for a new opportunity on the app. But some are staying for other reasons.
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Iran says it expects response to ceasefire plan already rejected by Trump
Trump says U.S. and Iranian negotiators are talking via mediators, but insists he has "offered them NOTHING" to get a peace deal done.
Jack Smith to testify about Trump probes before Senate panel today
Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into his probes of President Trump.
Details emerge in case of former Cornell student alleging rape by frat members
A woman, identified only as Jane Doe, alleges she was gang-raped by seven fraternity members in 2024 and accuses Cornell University of failing to protect her.
Trump, Johnson to meet with AI execs at White House amid debate over safety
The meeting comes as some industry leaders warn about the risks of rapid AI advancements.
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Senate approves sweeping bill to regulate college sports
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed courts RFK Jr.'s MAHA voters with new health platform
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" supporters with the release Tuesday of a new health policy platform.
Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
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Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Possible 1884 shipwreck exposed by nor'easter on Nantucket
The Warren Sawyer ran aground on Dec. 22, 1884, while carrying 1,115 bales of cotton and 28 tons of scrap iron from New Orleans to Boston.
Jack Smith to testify about Trump probes before Senate panel today
Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into his probes of President Trump.
2 U.S. aviators eject landing plane on carrier off Virginia and 4 sailors hurt
Two U.S. aviators ejected as they were landing their plane on the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower aircraft carrier off Virginia and four sailors on the vessel were hurt in what the Navy called a "mishap."
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
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U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Peperoncini product recalled after "pest contaminant" found in jar
California food manufacturer said it is investigating after a consumer posted a video showing a rodent in a jar of the company's peperoncinis.
Holiday airfares soar to 10-year high. Here's how to save on flights.
Airfares for round-trip U.S. flights have jumped 31% compared to the same period last year, and tickets are likely to get pricier, according to a new analysis.
Gas prices could soar if the U.S. bans diesel exports, economists say
President Trump said he is "very seriously" considering a ban on diesel exports. But such a move could drive U.S. gas prices sharply higher, analysts said.
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3 news outlets seek extension of ban on their being blocked from White House
CNN, MS NOW and Politico, which President Trump abruptly banished from White House grounds this month, asked a federal court to block the ban until the case against it is resolved.
Democrat Abdul El-Sayed courts RFK Jr.'s MAHA voters with new health platform
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is making a play for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" supporters with the release Tuesday of a new health policy platform.
Jack Smith to testify about Trump probes before Senate panel today
Former special counsel Jack Smith will testify Tuesday before the Senate Judiciary Committee as part of its investigation into his probes of President Trump.
U.S. ban on almost $1 billion in Canadian imports takes effect
The United States has banned nearly $1 billion worth of Canadian imports, including alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motorcycles.
Senate approves sweeping bill to regulate college sports
The Senate on Thursday approved a sweeping college sports bill to establish a federal framework for college athletics aimed at protecting student athletes — despite some pushback from some Democrats who argue that it could do the opposite.
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Food safety becomes election issue as major outbreaks, recalls cause concern
Recent outbreaks of foodborne illness and high-profile recalls have made food safety a concern of voters.
Teen's headache reveals family health risk: "Saving people's lives"
Minutes into a run, Caroline McCaffrey was struck with a massive headache. The resulting medical journey would reveal a family risk for a dangerous condition.
Will an FDA crackdown curb access to cheaper GLP-1 weight-loss drugs?
The FDA has warned a major compounding pharmacy that it violated federal law by making copies of blockbuster weight-loss drugs in "inordinate amounts."
Bone health and the "silent disease": 4 things women should know
In the latest episode of "Healthful," Dr. Jocelyn Wittstein, an orthopedic surgeon at Duke University School of Medicine, discusses what women should know about protecting their bones.
Even the smallest joys can help prevent suicide, researchers say
New research highlights common themes shared by people who found reasons to keep living through dark times.
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Search for missing students leads to human remains, 17 suspects
A new analysis of phone calls made on the night of the students' disappearance led to the arrests of 17 new suspects, officials said.
Pope Leo draws massive crowds in France. Is Catholicism making a comeback?
Large crowds in Paris and other parts of France offered a striking welcome for Pope Leo in one of Europe's most secular countries.
Princess Diana's brother says Buckingham Palace "has to gaslight" him
Charles Spencer, the brother of the late Princess Diana, spoke to "CBS Mornings" co-host Gayle King about writing his new book, "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister."
Wife, daughter of top drug lord held in U.S. are captured in Colombia
The women, who are wanted for money laundering, were arrested in an operation involving the FBI, President Abelardo de la Espriella said.
Russia hammers Ukraine's capital with major daytime drone strike
A wave of Russian strikes hit Ukraine Monday, killing at least 7 people, including a woman hit by a daytime strike on the National Academy of Sciences in Kyiv.
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Dennis Haskins, who played Mr. Belding on "Saved by the Bell," has died
Dennis Haskins, who played Principal Richard Belding in "Saved By The Bell," has died. He was 75.
Former "American Idol" singer's murder trial moves to closing arguments
A former Ohio music pastor who appeared on the singing competition "American Idol" is on trial over allegations that he killed his wife while having an affair.
Highlights from the VMA "teal" carpet
Stars stunned on the MTV Video Music Awards "teal" carpet Sunday night in Los Angeles, California. Vlad Duthiers breaks down some of the night's best moments.
Key highlights from the 2026 MTV VMAs
Madonna and Taylor Swift won big at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards, where artists also honored Dolly Parton's legacy and celebrated new singers making their global debuts. CBS News' Vlad Duthiers reports.
VMA performance highlights
Vlad Duthiers and Denny Directo break down the most iconic performances from Sunday's MTV Video Music Awards, which included performances by Madonna, Shaboozey, Raye and more.
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OpenAI halts model release over safety concerns: "Didn't quite meet the bar"
OpenAI said it has chosen not to release its new GPT-6.1 Astra model due to concerns about safety, as industry leaders warn of the risks posed by ever-more-powerful AI technology.
Nvidia launches new security tool
Technology company and chip maker Nvidia has created a new security platform aimed at preventing artificial intelligence agents from going rogue. Connor Leahy, executive director of ControlAI, joins "The Daily Report" to discuss.
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.
Trump, Johnson to meet with AI execs at White House amid debate over safety
The meeting comes as some industry leaders warn about the risks of rapid AI advancements.
AI companies probing rogue incidents: Axios
Axios reports that OpenAI, Anthropic and security researchers are investigating tens of thousands of cases where AI models showed troublesome behavior like bypassing guardrails, creating message boards and even hacking websites. New York Times technology correspondent Mike Isaac joins CBS News to discuss.
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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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Search for missing students leads to human remains, 17 suspects
A new analysis of phone calls made on the night of the students' disappearance led to the arrests of 17 new suspects, officials said.
Former "American Idol" singer's murder trial moves to closing arguments
A former Ohio music pastor who appeared on the singing competition "American Idol" is on trial over allegations that he killed his wife while having an affair.
Man who spent decades on death row ordered released on bail after no DNA match
No physical evidence linked him to the crime scene, but the jury convicted Douglas Stewart Carter, a Black man, based on a confession and two witnesses who later recanted.
Cornell frat gang rape probe to be reopened
Nearly two years after a young woman first told authorities that she'd been raped inside a fraternity house at Cornell University, the local district attorney, who had initially declined to pursue criminal charges, says he is reopening the investigation. Lilia Luciano reports on what's changed.
Case reopened into alleged 2024 Cornell gang rape
Prosecutors say they are reopening an investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University. CBS News' Anna Schecter reports.
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NASA plans Starliner test flight after astronauts got stuck at space station
NASA says it is committed to helping Boeing get its Starliner back in space after multiple upgrades and improvements.
SpaceX launches Starship on giant rocket's first flight to orbit
The Super Heavy-Starship rocket's 14th test flight, the first boosting the upper stage to orbit, marked a major milestone for both SpaceX and NASA.
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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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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Cornell frat gang rape probe to be reopened
Nearly two years after a young woman first told authorities that she'd been raped inside a fraternity house at Cornell University, the local district attorney, who had initially declined to pursue criminal charges, says he is reopening the investigation. Lilia Luciano reports on what's changed.
Trump announces Iowa steel plant project
President Trump has announced a multi-billion-dollar steel plant project in Iowa. What the president called the "largest steel plant in U.S. history" is expected to be up and running by 2030. CBS News correspondent Lana Zak has more details.
Previewing Yankees-Red Sox Wild Card series
Major League Baseball's grueling 162-game regular season ended on Sunday and postseason baseball is here. Four games kick off the wild-card round starting Tuesday. Levi Weaver, a staff writer for The Athletic, previews the MLB playoffs.