Meta launches paid verification subscription service in U.S.
The launch comes the same week that the company laid off about 10,000 workers.
YouTube reinstates Trump's account ahead of 2024 campaign
YouTube's decision means the former president's accounts on three major social media platforms have been restored ahead of the 2024 election.
Meta to lay off 10,000 workers as part of "year of efficiency"
Zuckerberg said funding low-priority projects is costly and company functions better as leaner organization.
Meta to cut thousands of jobs
Insider reporter Grace Kay joins "CBS News Mornings" to discuss the announcement that Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, would be laying off employees after suggesting it didn't plan more job cuts.
Meta to launch paid verification service
Meta will begin testing its new subscription service later this week, which will offer a blue badge to verified accounts on its Facebook and Instagram platforms. Louise Matsakis, a technology reporter for Semafor, joins CBS News to discuss what this new subscription plan entails.
Meta launching paid verification system for Facebook and Instagram
In a Facebook post, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said the new verification system called "Meta Verified" will cost $11.99 month on web or $14.99 a month for iPhone users.
Supreme Court case could reshape "fundamental architecture" of the internet
The Supreme Court is for the first time considering the scope of Section 230, which provides legal immunity to online companies for content posted by third parties.
Biden pushes for Medicare and Social Security
President Biden traveled to Florida today to speak about strengthening Social Security and Medicare. And former President Donald Trump made a return to Facebook after his ban was lifted. CBS News political director Fin Gomez has more on the path to 2024.
Here are the latest tech layoffs as the industry shudders
Tech companies large and small are slashing their payrolls, fearing a recession is on the way. Here's a running list.
GoodRx shared consumer health data with Facebook, Google, FTC says
FTC is fining GoodRx for alleged unauthorized disclosures of consumers' personal health info to Facebook, Google, others.
Why Meta is reinstating Trump's accounts
Meta says it will reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts two years after they were suspended in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. Mike Isaac, a technology correspondent for The New York Times, joins Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to explain what's behind the decision.
Meta to reinstate Trump's Facebook account
Social media giant Meta says it will reinstate former President Donald Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts. And Florida Republican Senator Rick Scott announces that he will seek reelection, forgoing a 2024 presidential bid. CBS News political director Fin Gomez joins Anne-Marie Green and Vlad Duthiers to discuss.
Meta to reinstate Trump on Facebook
Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, says it will reinstate the accounts of former President Donald Trump in the coming weeks. CBS News congressional correspondent Scott MacFarlane joins John Dickerson with more on the company's decision and the potential impact.
Facebook, Instagram to reinstate Trump accounts
Former President Trump will soon be allowed back on Facebook and Instagram. A spokesperson for Meta, the social media platforms' parent company, said Trump's two-year suspension is over and his accounts will be reinstated in the coming weeks.
Meta to reinstate Trump on Facebook, Instagram
Earlier this month, Trump's presidential campaign asked Meta to reinstate him on the social media platform.
How interest rates affect the tech industry
As tech companies cutting thousands of jobs this month, CBS News correspondent Vladimir Duthiers discusses how the Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes have contributed to the industry's financial woes.
Meta weighs lifting Trump's Facebook ban
Facebook's parent company, Meta, says it will announce in the coming weeks a decision on whether or not to lift former President Donald Trump's ban on the social media platform. Katie Harbath, founder and CEO of Anchor Change and Facebook's former director of public policy, joins CBS News to discuss how the decision could impact online speech and the next presidential election.
Tech giants sued for allegedly contributing to youth mental health crisis
Washington's largest school district claims that social media platforms "have successfully exploited the vulnerable brains of youth."
Meta is considering letting Trump back on Facebook
He could be back on the social media platform in a few weeks, if approved.
Meta fined more than $400 million over ad targeting practices
Ireland bans Facebook owner from forcing European users to agree to personalized ads based on their online activity.
Is that Facebook account real? Meta reports rise in AI profile pictures
Publicly available technology enables anyone to create eerie deepfakes in seconds.
Meta warns of rise in AI-generated profiles
Facebook's parent company Meta says it's seeing a troubling increase in AI-generated profiles. The company says it's removed 200 covert influence operatives in the past 5 years that used AI photos to appear real. CBS New Homeland Security and Justice reporter Nicole Sganga explains the hazards and what these threat actors are targeting.
Dangerous content on Instagram
The results of a previously unpublished internal investigation reveal Facebook knew Instagram was pushing girls to dangerous content. One Instagram employee opened a false account posing as a young girl looking for diet tips and was led to content promoting anorexia.
Media companies face mental health lawsuits
Over 1,200 families are suing social media companies for allegedly impacting their children's mental health. Ryan Baker, a partner at the law firm Waymaker LLP, discusses the protections in place for these companies and explains where their legal liabilities lie on "CBS News Mornings."
Families suing social media companies
More than 150 lawsuits against social media giants TikTok, Meta and others will proceed next year. Sharyn Alfonsi spoke with some of the families suing social media.
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Trump huddles with senior advisers at Mar-a-Lago as possible indictment looms
The Manhattan D.A. has been investigating whether Trump falsified business records in the alleged Stormy Daniels payout.
Monarch butterfly presence in Mexican forests drops 22%, report says
Illegal logging has been a major threat to the pine and fir forests where the butterflies gather in clumps to keep warm in the winter.
Willis Reed, legendary New York Knicks center and Hall of Famer, dies at age 80
The Hall of Fame center led the New York Knicks to championships in 1970 and 1973.
Hundreds of thousands without power as another storm slams California
The storm focused most of its energy on central and southern parts of the state, bringing threats of heavy runoff and mountain snowfall.
Grand jury indicts the 10 people charged in Irvo Otieno's death
Three hospital employees and seven sheriff's deputies have been indicted on charges of second-degree murder.
Oklahoma court OKs abortion to preserve mother's life
The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday overturned a portion of the state's ban on abortion, ruling women have a right to an abortion not just in a medical emergency.
Fox News producer says she was pushed to give misleading testimony in Dominion suit
Fox is seeking a temporary restraining order in New York state court in an attempt to keep Grossberg from disclosing privileged conversations with its attorneys.
Lori Vallow Daybell will not face death penalty in upcoming trial, judge rules
Lori Vallow Daybell and her husband, Chad Daybell, are charged in the deaths of her children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, and his late wife Tammy Daybell.
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
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Hundreds of thousands without power as another storm slams California
The storm focused most of its energy on central and southern parts of the state, bringing threats of heavy runoff and mountain snowfall.
Florida bill would ban elementary schools from teaching about menstruation
Girls in the U.S. typically get their first period between ages 11 and 14, but can get them as early as age 9, according to the Cleveland Clinic.
Lab-grown chicken clears FDA safety hurdle
GOOD Meat still needs approval from the Agriculture Department before it can sell the product line in the U.S.
8 dolphins die after washing ashore on New Jersey beach
Six of the dolphins were euthanized and the other two had already died when rescuers arrived at the scene.
Scammers are using AI voice cloning tools to dupe victims
One expert said he doesn't even answer unknown callers anymore and uses a code word with family members.
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Lab-grown chicken clears FDA safety hurdle
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Scammers are using AI voice cloning tools to dupe victims
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How an army of lobbyists helped water down banking laws
In 2018, some Red-state Democrats allied with Republicans to deregulate the banking industry. That was a mistake, critics say.
Dodge unveils last — and super-fast — gasoline muscle car
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Judge to determine whether Dominion defamation case against Fox goes to trial
Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News for $1.6 billion for defamation, while Fox has asked the judge to dismiss the lawsuit.
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Florida bill would ban elementary schools from teaching about menstruation
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How an army of lobbyists helped water down banking laws
In 2018, some Red-state Democrats allied with Republicans to deregulate the banking industry. That was a mistake, critics say.
Biden establishes national monuments and marine sanctuary out West
President Joe Biden has established national monuments in Nevada and Texas.
Judge to determine whether Dominion defamation case against Fox goes to trial
Dominion Voting Systems is suing Fox News for $1.6 billion for defamation, while Fox has asked the judge to dismiss the lawsuit.
Putin: Russia will "respond accordingly" if Ukraine gets depleted uranium shells
Depleted uranium is around 60% as radioactive as natural uranium, and its heaviness lends itself for use in armor-piercing rounds.
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Florida bill would ban elementary schools from teaching about menstruation
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The reality of freezing eggs to preserve fertility
As more Americans are freezing their eggs, Nikki Battiste takes a closer look at the process for the series "Facing Fertility."
Death toll climbs in outbreak linked to recalled eye drops
The CDC says three people have died, eight have lost their vision and four had an eyeball removed.
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"Facing Fertility" Part 2: Egg freezing
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Monarch butterfly presence in Mexican forests drops 22%, report says
Illegal logging has been a major threat to the pine and fir forests where the butterflies gather in clumps to keep warm in the winter.
Google blocks Chinese retailer from Play store after malware found
Suspension of Pinduoduo comes amid U.S. concerns that Chinese-owned apps like TikTok pose national security threat.
Brother of Gulf Cartel boss sentenced to 180 months in prison
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Putin: Russia will "respond accordingly" if Ukraine gets depleted uranium shells
Depleted uranium is around 60% as radioactive as natural uranium, and its heaviness lends itself for use in armor-piercing rounds.
London's police plagued by "racism, misogyny and homophobia," report finds
"I absolutely accept the diagnosis," London's police commissioner said. "We have racists, misogynists and homophobes in the organization... And it's not just about individuals. We have systemic failings."
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Biden awards National Medal of Arts
President Biden on Tuesday awarded several artists the National Medal of Arts. Recipients included Bruce Springsteen, Mindy Kaling and Julia Louis-Dreyfus
Tom Hanks to deliver commencement speech at Harvard
Hanks, 66, will be the principal speaker at Harvard's 372nd Commencement, which will be held in Tercentenary Theater on May 25.
2023 Lollapalooza headliners include Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar
The four-day event takes place in Chicago in early August.
Gwyneth Paltrow's trial begins for Deer Valley ski crash
Gwyneth Paltrow goes on trial in the Utah ski town of Park City where the actor is accused in a lawsuit of crashing into a skier during a 2016 family ski vacation, leaving him with brain damage and four broken ribs.
Actor D.B. Woodside on "The Night Agent"
Actor D.B. Woodside stars in the new television show, "The Night Agent," on Netflix. Woodside joins "CBS Mornings" and shares why the character is the one he relates to the most, how he prepared to play a secret service agent and if he'd ever want to return to any of his other fan-favorite characters.
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Scammers are using AI voice cloning tools to dupe victims
One expert said he doesn't even answer unknown callers anymore and uses a code word with family members.
Google blocks Chinese retailer from Play store after malware found
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Smart home security tips for personal and cyber protection
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As senators threaten a ban, what will happen to TikTok?
The future of the popular mobile app, used by 150 million Americans, has never been more uncertain. Here's what to know.
Twitter's press email is automatically "pooping" on the media
Under Elon Musk, who has accused journalists of bias, Twitter no longer makes an effort to answer journalists' questions.
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U.N. warns we must act on climate change
The world must take action to "defuse the climate time bomb," the United Nations secretary-general said as the U.N. released its latest report. "Prime Time" host John Dickerson discusses the warning with Mark Hertsgaard, co-founder and executive director of Covering Climate Now.
Time to "defuse the climate time bomb" running out fast, U.N. warns
"Humanity is on thin ice, and that ice is melting fast," the U.N. chief said, calling a new report on the rate of climate change "a survival guide for humanity."
New genetic analysis finds clues to animal origin of COVID outbreak
Analysis presented to the WHO offers clues to whether animals, possibly raccoon dogs, were infected at the Huanan animal market in early 2020.
Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
The Capella Space satellites use cloud-piercing radar to monitor Earth around the clock, regardless of weather.
Wet weather in West will bring drought relief
NOAA's U.S. spring outlook predicts more wet weather will help improve the severe drought across the Western United States. CBS News senior national and environmental correspondent Ben Tracy joins CBS News to discuss.
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Lori Vallow Daybell will not face death penalty in upcoming trial, judge rules
Lori Vallow Daybell and her husband, Chad Daybell, are charged in the deaths of her children, JJ Vallow and Tylee Ryan, and his late wife Tammy Daybell.
Wrongfully convicted man freed after 20 years
Sheldon Thomas was exonerated of murder earlier this month. The 35-year-old from New York spent nearly two decades behind bars for a crime he didn't commit. CBS News anchors Lana Zak and Lilia Luciano spoke with William Kastin, assistant attorney-in-charge for Appellate Advocates, about what we can learn from Thomas' case.
Brother of Gulf Cartel boss sentenced to 180 months in prison
At trial Lee Roy Villarreal testified he had a legitimate auto mechanic business, court records said.
Grand jury indicts the 10 people charged in Irvo Otieno's death
Three hospital employees and seven sheriff's deputies have been indicted on charges of second-degree murder.
Pair who kidnapped baby from San Jose home sentenced to prison
The woman authorities say planned the abduction received more than 13 years, while the man painted as her accomplice received 5 years.
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Five planets will align across the night sky near the end of March
Jupiter, Mercury, Venus, Uranus and Mars will align right before the end of the month.
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The flaming bits of wreckage created a "spectacular light show" and were going thousands of miles per hour, an astronomer said.
Scientists discover volcanic activity on Venus
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Rocket Lab launches imaging radar satellites for Capella Space
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SpaceX cargo ship docks with space station
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All eyes on the Fed's interest rate decision
The central bank is meeting this week to decide whether to continue raising interest rates as the banking system remains unsettled. Mark Zandi, a chief economist of Moody's Analytics, joined John Dickerson on "Prime Time" to discuss.
10 charged with murder in Irvo Otieno's death
Seven Virigina deputies and two hospital workers are facing murder charges in the death of 28-year-old Irvo Otieno. New surveillance video shows the moments leading up to his death. CBS News Chief National Affairs and Justice Correspondent Jeff Pegues joins CBS News to discuss.
Strike shuts down L.A. schools
Nearly half a million students are out of the classroom in Los Angeles due to a three-day strike. Carter Evans joins John Dickerson to discuss.
CDC warns of drug-resistant fungus
A new study from the CDC warns that cases of candida auris, a drug-resistant and potentially deadly fungal infection, tripled during the pandemic. "Prime Time" host John Dickerson speaks with Dr. Mati Hlatshwayo Davis, who helps us put this latest warning into context.
Day 2 of Putin-Xi meetings in Moscow
Chinese President Xi Jinping released a joint statement with Russian President Vladimir Putin about what they called the "Ukraine crisis." The pair also boasted about their countries deepening economic ties. Sourabh Gupta, Asia-Pacific specialist at the Institute for China-America Studies, joins John Dickerson to discuss the meetings.