7/28/2024: Quantum Computing; Knife; College of Magic
First, a look inside the quantum computer race. Then, Salman Rushdie: The 2024 60 Minutes Interview. And, going inside the College of Magic.
IBM
HSBC uses quantum computing to achieve "world-first" in bond trading
The London-based bank said it used a combination of classical computing and quantum computing to deliver a 34% improvement in algorithmic bond trade predictions.
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing, research
IBM announces $150 billion investment in U.S. which it says will fuel economic growth, create U.S. jobs.
Inside the quantum computer race
Companies and countries are in a race to develop quantum computers. The machines could revolutionize problem solving in medicine, physics, chemistry and engineering.
Inside the quantum computer race
Companies and countries are in a race to develop quantum computers. The machines could revolutionize problem solving in medicine, physics, chemistry and engineering.
How quantum computers may change the world as we know it
Quantum computers could give us answers to impossible problems in physics, chemistry, engineering and medicine.
Cohn on bank "contagion effect"
Gary Cohn, the former top economic adviser in the Trump White House who is now vice chairman of IBM, tells "Face the Nation" that "when people lose confidence in a bank, deposits go out the door very quickly … there's a contagion effect."
Ginni Rometty on women in tech
Former IBM CEO Ginni Rometty is pulling back the curtain on her time as leader of one of the most important companies in the world. Rometty joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss her new book, "Good Power: Leading Positive Change In Our Lives, Work, and World," and speaks about the impact of the recent exodus of women from the tech industry.
Gary Cohn on jobs, recession and debt ceiling
Gary Cohn, the former top economic adviser in the Trump White House and now vice chairman of IBM, discusses the strong January job numbers, the possibility of a recession in the first half of 2023 and the impact of failing to raise the debt ceiling.
IBM, Dow, SAP to cut thousands of jobs
Corporations are slashing headcount as they prepare for a slowing economy this year.
Micron to build semiconductor factory in N.Y.
Micron announced it will build a semiconductor factory in Clay, New York, as President Biden urges more U.S. manufacturing. New York Times technology and economics reporter Steve Lohr joins CBS News' Errol Barnett and Lana Zak to discuss.
6/7/19: CBSN Evening News
N.Y. man held without bail for Times Square plot; Kindergartners learn ASL for classmate.
Biden teams up with private sector on cybersecurity
President Biden is calling on the private sector to help bolster U.S. cybersecurity. He hosted leaders in tech, finance, education and infrastructure for a summit at the White House Wednesday. Maurice Turner, a cybersecurity fellow for the Alliance for Securing Democracy, joins CBSN's Lana Zak with more on the resulting commitments and initiatives.
7/26: CBS Evening News
Transgender service members react to Trump's ban; Guide dog school teams up with IBM
Evaluating guide dogs
It costs $50,000 to train a guide dog for the blind, whether they graduate from the program or not. One nonprofit is now using IBM's Watson to better predict which puppies are up to the task. Don Dahler reports.
Paris accord & business leaders
Business leaders slammed President Trump's decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement. IBM, ExxonMobil and Amazon support the accord, and both Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Disney's Bob Iger say they will leave Mr. Trump's economic advisory council because of the decision. CBS News financial contributor Mellody Hobson joins "CBS This Morning" from Washington to discuss the business impact of the decision.
Latest MoneyWatch headlines
Stocks sink as Comey news rocks D.C., another global cyberattack emerges, and IBM orders remote workers back to the office. These headlines and more from CBS MoneyWatch.
A.I. alliance
Some of the biggest tech giants in the country, including Google, Microsoft, Amazon and IBM, are teaming up to get ahead of the curve on artificial intelligence. CNET Editor Brian Tong joins CBSN to talk about how this will change the future.
Documentary "Silicon Cowboys"
In 1982, when it came to personal computers, IBM was the only game in town. That's until "Compaq Computer," a small Houston startup founded by three friends came along and proceeded to beat Big Blue at its own game. This story is chronicled in a new documentary, "Silicon Cowboys." It wowed audiences at this year's SXSW Film Festival in Austin and opened nationwide Friday. Compaq's co-founder and CEO Rod Canion and director Jason Cohen join "CBS This Morning: Saturday" to discuss the film and Compaq's influence in the computer industry.
Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines
Former rivals Apple and IBM are teaming up to create 100 simple-to-use apps targeted for corporate customers. Also, Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen's testimony on Capitol Hill sent stocks to lower after she said interest rates could rise sooner than expected. Jill Wagner reports on the day's top MoneyWatch headlines.
12/3: Red and Blue
CDC Director gives warning on rising COVID crisis; 2020 National Christmas Tree Lighting virtual show
Artificial intelligence-powered boat to recreate Mayflower journey
The vessel will rely on the latest navigation technology when it sets out to sea — but it won't be carrying a crew or captain.
Executives announce the OneTen coalition
Executives Ken Frazier of Merck and Ginni Rometty of IBM join "CBS This Morning" to discuss a new coalition, OneTen. The group seeks to train, hire and promote 1 million Black Americans over the next 10 years.
Why facial recognition tech has a bias problem
As racial bias in policing becomes a national issue, the focus is turning to the tech that critics say enables it.
IBM pulling out of facial recognition market out of profiling fears
Big Blue worries the technology is being used to promote discrimination and racial injustice.
Live
Iran attacks more ships, Dubai airport, warns U.S.-linked banks are next
As the Trump administration says it's winning the war with Iran, Tehran hits 3 ships near the Strait of Hormuz, and Dubai airport, and warns banks are next.
Epstein's longtime accountant testifying before House committee today
Richard Kahn was one of Epstein's closest associates in his final years, managing his finances and investments.
Trump told FIFA Iran is welcome to play in World Cup in U.S., officials say
President Trump told FIFA representatives Tuesday that Iran is welcome to play in the World Cup tournament in the United States, officials told CBS News.
Exclusive
DOJ's Alex Pretti probe excludes prosecutors who specialize in civil rights, sources say
Rank-and-file career prosecutors in the Justice Department's Civil Rights Division cases are not involved in investigating Alex Pretti's shooting death by federal agents, CBS News has learned, in a stark departure from historical practice.
Exclusive
Pentagon memo orders commanders to remove Anthropic from key systems
The Defense Department has notified senior leadership that they must remove Anthropic's products from their system within 180 days, the latest salvo in a feud between the AI company and the Trump administration.
Global Entry program restored as DHS shutdown continues
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
Exclusive
Video appears to show NYC bomb suspect purchasing fuse at fireworks store
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
Latino Texans fueled Democratic primary turnout. What does it mean for midterms?
Latino voters helped propel record turnout in last week's Texas Democratic primary, a trend Democrats are watching closely as they try to reclaim ground with the group and pull off an upset win in the red-leaning state's Senate contest.
Investigation
There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
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Global Entry program restored as DHS shutdown continues
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
First grizzly of 2026 spotted at Yellowstone, feeding on bison carcass
An image of the sighting showed the massive bear standing over the carcass near Yellowstone Lake.
Inflation held steady in February before Iran war drove up gas prices
The inflation data captures the period before the Iran war broke out. Since then, oil prices have surged, driving inflation fears.
Vehicle crashes into barricade near White House, Secret Service investigating
A vehicle crashed into a barricade near the White House on Wednesday morning, authorities said.
Hawaii volcano eruptions shoot fountains of lava 1,000 feet in the air
The eruptions at Kilauea prompted closures at a national park and part of a highway because of falling glassy volcanic fragments, including ash.
MoneyWatch
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Inflation held steady in February before Iran war drove up gas prices
The inflation data captures the period before the Iran war broke out. Since then, oil prices have surged, driving inflation fears.
Can the president bring down gas prices? 5 options available to Trump.
Gas prices in the U.S. have surged roughly 20% since the attack on Iran. Read on to see what measures the Trump administration could take to offer relief.
Oil prices are falling — gas prices aren't. Here's why.
Even if oil prices ease, they won't return to the levels they were at before the war started, according to Patrick De Haan of GasBuddy.
Could tapping the Strategic Petroleum Reserve lower gas prices?
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is designed to cushion disruptions to U.S. oil supplies during emergencies.
JetBlue ground stop lifted soon after it began
Shortly after all JetBlue flights were grounded by the FAA due to what the agency said was a JetBlue request, the carrier said it had resumed operations.
Politics
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Global Entry program restored as DHS shutdown continues
Officers normally assigned to process Global Entry travelers had been reassigned to process other arriving travelers during the pause.
Trump told FIFA Iran is welcome to play in World Cup in U.S., officials say
President Trump told FIFA representatives Tuesday that Iran is welcome to play in the World Cup tournament in the United States, officials told CBS News.
Latino Texans fueled Democratic primary turnout. What does it mean for midterms?
Latino voters helped propel record turnout in last week's Texas Democratic primary, a trend Democrats are watching closely as they try to reclaim ground with the group and pull off an upset win in the red-leaning state's Senate contest.
Epstein's longtime accountant testifying before House committee today
Richard Kahn was one of Epstein's closest associates in his final years, managing his finances and investments.
Fuller, Harris head to Georgia runoff, CBS News projects
Trump-backed Clayton Fuller and Shawn Harris advance to a runoff election to fill Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat.
HealthWatch
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"I was fighting to survive": Patients still struggle with preauthorization hurdles
Last summer, the Trump administration announced a voluntary pledge by health insurers to reform prior authorization, but patient advocates and medical providers remain skeptical.
Investigation
There's one building in LA with 89 registered hospices: "Ground zero" for fraud?
A CBS News analysis of records for every hospice operating in Los Angeles County finds indications of fraud are growing.
Raw oysters and clams recalled in 9 states over norovirus risks
Food containing norovirus may smell and taste normal but still cause serious illness if consumed, FDA warns.
More kids are in ERs for tooth pain. Budget cuts and fluoride fights aren't helping.
Dentists, hygienists, and researchers say a shortage of rural dental care professionals and worsening oral hygiene since the COVID-19 pandemic mean more kids are ending up in the emergency room for tooth decay.
Baby sleepsuit sold at Walmart recalled over potential choking hazard
The zipper head on the recalled HALO Magic Sleepsuits poses a danger to babies, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
World
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Iran attacks more ships, Dubai airport, warns U.S.-linked banks are next
As the Trump administration says it's winning the war with Iran, Tehran hits 3 ships near the Strait of Hormuz, and Dubai airport, and warns banks are next.
6 of 7 Iranian soccer players granted asylum in Australia stay, rest head home
Australian officials say six of seven members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were granted asylum are staying but the seventh has changed her mind and will return home.
At least 6 killed in bus fire that may have been "deliberate," Swiss police say
Police are investigating after a fire on a regional bus in Kerzers, west of Switzerland's capital, killed at least six people.
White House aware of Gulf countries' fears about interceptor shortage, sources say
The Gulf states have said they're running dangerously low on missile interceptors and have asked the U.S. to expedite new supplies, CBS News previously reported.
Iran signaling it may deploy mines to disrupt Strait of Hormuz, U.S. sources say
Iran is using smaller crafts to lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz, two U.S. officials said.
Entertainment
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Kurt Russell talks drama series "The Madison"
Kurt Russell, who stars in "The Madison," spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the series, explaining the script "was so familiar" and that he related to it. Russell praised creator Taylor Sheridan, who was also behind the popular series "Yellowstone," and discussed what it was like to work with Michelle Pfeiffer again decades later.
Oscars 2026: Behind the scenes with the best actor nominees
Watch scenes from the performances nominated for best actor at the 98th annual Academy Awards, as well as interviews with the nominees.
Dorrance on preserving tap dancing history
American tap dancer Michelle Dorrance talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about Brenda Bufalino's impact and preserving the 88-year-old's artistry for future generations in a project at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts.
Brenda Bufalino on evolution of tap dancing
American tap dancer Brenda Bufalino talks to CBS News chief medical correspondent Jon LaPook about the many ebbs and flows of the art form and reflects on her career.
Michelle Pfeiffer on "The Madison" series
Michelle Pfeiffer talks with "CBS Mornings" about starring alongside Kurt Russell in "The Madison." She describes how she decided to take on the character and explains after decades in the entertainment industry why she still gets nervous in new roles.
Technology
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Technology
How Hollywood is grappling with AI
AI-generated artist Tilly Norwood and the company behind her released a new music video speaking directly to her critics. As AI evolves, Hollywood faces questions over legal protections, copyright infringement and human labor. Jo Ling Kent reports.
Details on Pentagon removal of Claude
CBS News exclusively obtained a Pentagon memo from earlier this month that went out to several senior defense leaders and commanders. It ordered the removal of Anthropic's AI technology from key national systems. Jo Ling Kent reports.
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.
Exclusive
Pentagon memo orders commanders to remove Anthropic from key systems
The Defense Department has notified senior leadership that they must remove Anthropic's products from their system within 180 days, the latest salvo in a feud between the AI company and the Trump administration.
The evolution of Apple over 50 years
David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years."
Science
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Sea levels higher than thought due to "methodological blind spot," study says
A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
What scientists will be looking for when government UFO files are released
Documents might help scientists shed light on unexplained phenomena and government secrets, experts said.
In a first, shark seen on camera in Antarctica waters, surprising researchers
A large shark was caught on camera for the first time in Antarctica's waters, surprising researchers. "There's a general rule of thumb that you don't get sharks in Antarctica," one said.
How Washington's crossing of the Delaware presaged a changing world
On the evening of Christmas 1776, Gen. George Washington surprised the King's forces by leading the Continental Army in a surprise crossing of a near-frozen Delaware River - a watershed military maneuver that dramatized a changing America, and a changing climate.
Crime
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Crime
New details about ISIS-inspired attack
New video has emerged of fuses being bought at a Pennsylvania fireworks store by one of the suspects accused of throwing explosive devices outside the New York City mayoral residence. CBS News national correspondent Jericka Duncan has more.
Exclusive
Video appears to show bomb suspect purchasing fuse at fireworks store
One of two men accused of throwing IEDs at protesters in New York City appears to have purchased fuses at a fireworks store in a Philadelphia suburb last week.
No harmful substances in NYC suspicious package
New York City police have given the all clear after concluding a suspicious package found near Gracie Mansion, the official residence of Mayor Zohran Mamdani, was harmless.
Shots fired at U.S. consulate in Toronto
Shots were fired outside of the U.S. consulate in Toronto, Canada, early Tuesday morning, police said. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Suspicious package near NYC mayor's residence
There is a heavy police presence near New York City's Gracie Mansion, the official residence of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, as officials investigate a suspicious package found in the area. CBS News' Shanelle Kaul has more.
Space
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Space
1,300-pound NASA satellite to crash on Earth
Nearly 14 years after it was launched in 2012, NASA says a 1,300-pound satellite is expected to come crashing back to Earth on Wednesday. Most of it will burn up as it reenters the atmosphere, but NASA warns some debris could survive reentry.
1,300-pound NASA satellite set to crash down to Earth
The Van Allen probe's mission was meant to last two years, but ended up going for nearly seven.
Why NASA is overhauling Artemis program
NASA has announced a major overhaul of its Artemis moon program amid ongoing safety concerns. CBS News space consultant Bill Harwood has more details.
How NASA plans to get astronauts on the moon
NASA announced an overhaul to its Artemis moon program as safety concerns persist. CBS News space contributor Christian Davenport breaks down the key takeaways.
NASA announces major overhaul of Artemis moon program "to take down risk"
NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman announced significant changes to the agency's Artemis program, which aims to land on the moon in 2028.
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Notable Deaths in 2026
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Evidence in the Barbara Kendhammer case
Does the evidence show a cover-up, or was Todd Kendhammer wrongfully convicted for the murder of his wife?
The life & near death of prizefighter Christy Salters-Martin
Christy Salters-Martin dominated in the boxing ring but faced her toughest challenger at home.
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
Who is Alix Tichelman?
Meet the tattooed beauty charged in the death of Google executive Forrest Hayes.
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Fight for control over Strait of Hormuz
Three ships in the Persian Gulf reported a hit from suspected Iranian drones. It comes as the U.S. steps up attacks on the Iranian navy and both sides fight to control the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway for global oil supplies. Matt Gutman has the latest.
Flavor Flav honors Team USA female athletes
Flavor Flav, a sponsor and the official hype man of the USA bobsled and skeleton teams, is honoring all of the female Olympians and Paralympians who won a medal at the 2026 Winter Games. He and Olympic gold medalist Elana Meyers Taylor discuss pushing women's sports to the forefront.
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Kurt Russell talks drama series "The Madison"
Kurt Russell, who stars in "The Madison," spoke to "CBS Mornings" about the series, explaining the script "was so familiar" and that he related to it. Russell praised creator Taylor Sheridan, who was also behind the popular series "Yellowstone," and discussed what it was like to work with Michelle Pfeiffer again decades later.
Anthropic names jobs vulnerable to AI
AI giant Anthropic is listing some of the white-collar jobs most likely to be impacted by the technology. CBS MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo reports.