Feds and 46 states file antitrust suit to split up Facebook
New York leads lawsuit accusing social media giant of illegally cementing its dominance by acquiring competitors.
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More than 40 states sue Facebook
The Federal Trade Commission and a coalition of bipartisan attorneys general filed lawsuits against Facebook on Wednesday, accusing the social media giant of illegally stifling competition. Facebook accused the FTC of seeking a "do-over" because the agency previously cleared the company's acquisition of assets like Instagram and WhatsApp. Jeff Pegues reports.
Feds and states file lawsuit against Facebook
The federal government and 46 state attorneys general filed an antitrust lawsuit against Facebook on Wednesday. The social media giant is being accused of using illegal tactics to squash competition. CBSN technology reporter Dan Patterson joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss.
Ex-federal prosecutor on lawsuits against Facebook
Michael Zeldin, a former federal prosecutor and former special counsel for the Justice Department, joins CBSN's Lana Zak to discuss the antitrust lawsuits brought against social media giant Facebook. He spoke about the difficulty of winning an antitrust case and what this could mean for the tech industry and future mergers.
Black Friday attracts online scammers
Consumers are shopping online more than ever since the start of the pandemic, and cyber criminals know it. The Federal Trade Commission says scams starting on social media have more than tripled since last year. Anna Werner reports.
FTC says debt firms stole $17M from struggling borrowers
NY AG Letitia James says senior citizens have "earned the right to be rude" when corrupt debt collectors call.
Online Trading Academy deceived customers for years, FTC says
"Get-rich-quick" investment training program allegedly used fake testimonials to make lavish earnings claims.
YouTube to limit kids video data collection
YouTube will be limiting the amount of data it collects on children. Going forward, videos made for children won't have personalized ads. Creators are concerned this could result in less revenue, and ultimately less content for children. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joins CBSN to discuss the development.
FTC could impose restraints on Facebook
The Federal Trade Commission is considering appointing a privacy overseer for Facebook that would ascertain its compliance with data-privacy policies, according to a Politico report.
Amazon and Google face antitrust questions
The Justice Department and FTC have split oversight over Amazon and Google as a possible antitrust investigation looms. Google alone has faced three fines in Europe for violating antitrust laws, and some U.S. lawmakers are call for big tech companies to break up. Charlotte Slaiman, former FTC antitrust enforcement attorney and now policy counsel for competition at Public Knowledge, joined CBSN to explain how antitrust investigations work.
Tech companies under antitrust scrutiny
The federal government is set to look into four major tech companies for potential antitrust violations. The Federal Trade Commission will investigate Amazon and Facebook while the Department of Justice looks into Facebook and Google. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN to preview a congressional subcommittee's hearing into the companies' possible unfair practices.
Did Facebook CEO know about privacy issues?
A new report by the Wall Street Journal says internal emails from Facebook may prove CEO Mark Zuckerberg was aware of privacy issues on the social network. This comes as the FTC is investigating the company's conduct. One of the authors of the WSJ report, Emily Glazer, joined CBSN for more.
Why YouTube "could be a lot safer" for kids
CBS News has confirmed that YouTube is under federal investigation, and is accused of illegally collecting data on children. The platform has also been accused of exposing children to inappropriate content and failing to police videos featuring minors. Both YouTube and the FTC declined to comment when we asked about the FTC investigation. Wired reported in February about pedophiles using YouTube comment sections to guide other predators to videos of children. The magazine's editor-in-chief, Nick Thompson, joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss how YouTube "could be a lot safer."
FTC announces major crackdown on robocalls
The Federal Trade Commission and law enforcement plan to file charges against several companies and individuals as part of a major government clampdown on illegal robocalls. The mission, known as "Operation Call it Quits," includes two FTC commissioners from the opposite ends of the political spectrum: Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, a Democrat, and Noah Phillips, a Republican. Anna Werner reports.
Proposed "Right to Repair" laws on smartphone fixes
Twenty states are considering so-called "Right to Repair" bills. The Federal Trade Commission is asking for public comments on whether people should be able to get their electronics fixed by a third party without voiding their warranties. CNET senior managing editor Dan Ackerman joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss the new bills.
Google fined for YouTube's data collection
Google has agreed to pay a record $170 million fine to the Federal Trade Commission and New York state stemming from YouTube's violation of children's privacy. The company also agreed to make changes to its data collection practices. CNET senior producer Dan Patterson joined CBSN to explain the details of the settlement.
The riskiest scams in the U.S.
Americans lost nearly $670 million to scams in 2019, the Federal Trade Commission said. Anna Werner joins “CBS This Morning” to reveal some of the riskiest scams in the U.S., according to a new report from the Better Business Bureau.
Small businesses should beware phony PPP site, FTC says
Smaller employers should be wary of getting tricked into signing up for wrong program, federal regulator warns.
Televangelist Jim Bakker warned about phony coronavirus cures
TV preacher called out by federal agencies for pitching products with unfounded antiviral claims.
FTC cracks down on deceptive business coaching company
Federal regulators said company duped people into making expensive purchases for online business coaching.
FTC probing deals by Amazon, Facebook and other tech giants
Agency will examine hundreds of deals dating back to 2010 to see if they reduced competition and harmed consumers.
Schick ends $1.4 billion bid for rival Harry's
FTC moved last week to block the merger on grounds it would reduce competition and boost consumer prices.
Sites like DMV.com are "misleading" consumers, judge says
FTC claims that hundreds of websites that purport to offer basic government services aren't what they appear to be.
Student loan review site sold rankings to lenders, FTC claims
Federal regulators fine website for claiming that paid placements were unbiased rankings.
"Pharma Bro" Shkreli charged with price-fixing
FTC accuses imprisoned executive and a pharmaceutical firm of scheme to control jacked-up price of toxoplasmosis drug.
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Pentagon identifies 4th service member killed as U.S.-Iran war escalates
The U.S. launched another night of strikes on Iran after four U.S. soldiers were killed in Jordan and Iraq in recent days.
Hegseth says Iran war has cost $37.5B but sources say total could be far more
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told lawmakers the Iran war has cost $37.5 billion. Sources told CBS News the total cost could be far higher, in part due to military construction for damaged U.S. bases.
Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens, threatening Gulf Coast. See its path.
Tropical Storm Bertha is the second named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
Deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan part of evolving Iranian tactics
A retired Jordanian general tells CBS News Iran is "developing techniques and capacities" to target U.S. forces with increasing lethality.
Software error improperly registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote, N.J. gov. says
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
3 soldiers killed in Iran strike on base in Jordan were from Texas, Hawaii, N.Y.
U.S. forces launched a new round of airstrikes against Iran at the direction of President Trump following the deaths of three U.S. soldiers in an Iranian strike in Jordan.
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Democratic lawmakers slam Trump "vanity projects" in shadow hearing
Lawmakers hammered the president for bulldozing norms in pursuit of his construction goals and imposing his likeness on buildings, coins and passports.
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Democratic lawmakers slam Trump "vanity projects" in shadow hearing
Lawmakers hammered the president for bulldozing norms in pursuit of his construction goals and imposing his likeness on buildings, coins and passports.
Mexican man killed by truck after ICE encounter was on vacation, officials say
Juan Jairo Coronilla Durán, 28, died July 14 after authorities said he darted across a busy road in St. Augustine, Florida, and into the path of a truck.
Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing
Roger Rogoff was fired from his role as U.S. attorney in Seattle shortly after judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington appointed him to the job.
More Americans report shoplifting as inflation climbs, survey finds
Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.
Senate committee advances Clayton's nomination for intelligence chief
The Senate Intelligence Committee advanced Jay Clayton's nomination for director of national intelligence, despite opposition from Democrats.
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More Americans report shoplifting as inflation climbs, survey finds
Thirty percent of respondents said they shoplifted this year, with most citing affordability concerns and financial hardship.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
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Novo Nordisk sues Eli Lilly, accusing it of false advertising
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Ford recalls nearly 388,000 vehicles over seat issue
The recall affects certain 2020-2027 Aviator and 2020-2026 Explorer vehicles.
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Judge temporarily blocks officials from deporting witness of deadly ICE shooting
A federal judge in Texas temporarily barred immigration authorities from deporting one of the witnesses in the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston.
Democratic lawmakers slam Trump "vanity projects" in shadow hearing
Lawmakers hammered the president for bulldozing norms in pursuit of his construction goals and imposing his likeness on buildings, coins and passports.
Mexican man killed by truck after ICE encounter was on vacation, officials say
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Ex-U.S. attorney in Seattle sues Trump over firing
Roger Rogoff was fired from his role as U.S. attorney in Seattle shortly after judges on the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington appointed him to the job.
Software error improperly registered 6,600 noncitizens to vote, N.J. gov. says
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said a preliminary analysis showed that fewer than 400 of the people registered that way went on to cast ballots.
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RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis is "under control"
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made his first public comment on the growing cyclosporiasis outbreak on Tuesday, declaring it under control and denying that cutbacks to monitoring activities have hurt U.S. food safety. Carter Evans reports.
GLP-1s are linked to a 17% drop in worker sick leave, new study finds
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Melinda French Gates on perimenopause: It took 3 doctors to diagnose me
Melinda French Gates talked about menopause and her philanthropic focus on women's health in the debut episode of Norah O'Donnell's "Healthful" podcast.
Melinda French Gates on perimenopause
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FDA says it's still investigating Taylor Farms
The FDA says Taylor Farms lettuce is still the focus of their ongoing cyclospora investigation, despite a false positive test announced Sunday. Carter Evans reports.
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Australian woman gives birth to rare identical quadruplet daughters
All four daughters share 100 percent of their DNA after a single fertilized egg split into four embryos, making the pregnancy a one-in-15-million occurrence.
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine's top general after days of protests
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that he will replace the commander-in-chief of the armed forces as a government shakeup continues.
Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Deadly attack on U.S. forces in Jordan part of evolving Iranian tactics
A retired Jordanian general tells CBS News Iran is "developing techniques and capacities" to target U.S. forces with increasing lethality.
U.S. soldier killed in Iraq identified as 30-year-old from North Carolina
Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, 30, of North Carolina, was "decommissioning ammunition and an accident happened," Secretary of State Marco Rubio said.
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Inside the cameras used for "The Odyssey"
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Kaylee Hottle, actress in "Godzilla vs. Kong," dies at 18 in car crash
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Josh Duhamel talks "Ransom Canyon"
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Oprah expanding her podcast
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Judge temporarily halts Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery merger
The ruling comes after a coalition of 12 states sued to block the deal, arguing it would harm consumers and the entertainment industry.
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Erin Brockovich on data center regulation
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Wildfire smoke continues to shroud U.S.
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How AI data centers impact the environment
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
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Astronomer's name deciphered from ancient Mayan ruins for first time
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
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Timeline of NYC federal building explosion
A veteran was arrested for allegedly setting off fireworks and starting a fire in front of a Manhattan building that houses several federal offices, including ICE, the FBI says. CBS News' Anna Schecter shares more details.
Cocaine worth $285 million found hidden in banana shipment
Some 1,700 pounds of cocaine was concealed in a refrigerated container from Ecuador among dozens of pallets of bananas, police said.
Tourists stabbed near Acropolis in Athens
Two Greek American tourists were stabbed near the Acropolis in Athens, Greece, police said. CBS News' Anna Coren has more.
Details emerge on suspect in NYC fire
More details are emerging about the Army veteran accused of starting a fire outside a federal building in lower Manhattan on Monday. CBS News' Tom Hanson has more.
Details of suspect in NYC explosion
A U.S. Army veteran was arrested after he set off fireworks and started a fire outside of a Manhattan building, which houses federal agencies, including ICE, the FBI said. CBS News' Anna Schecter has more details.
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Meteorite that hit home contains "alien world chemistry," experts say
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Russian Soyuz rocket launches fresh crew to space station
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Astronomers discover sugar in space that's also found in raspberries
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
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Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
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RFK Jr. says cyclosporiasis is "under control"
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Inside Iran's airstrikes against U.S. bases
A senior military official says Jordan's air defense system intercepted and shot down three Iranian missiles on Tuesday. In the 48 hours prior to Friday's attack at a Jordanian airbase that killed two U.S. soldiers, that same base sustained two direct hits. Now, President Trump appears to be blaming Jordan's security. CBS News' Charlie D'Agata reports.