Zuckerberg launches Twitter rival – and takes a jab at Elon Musk
The Meta CEO tweeted at Musk as he says more than 10 million people signed up for his Twitter-rival app Threads within hours of its launch.
Dylan Mulvaney addresses backlash from Bud Light partnership in new video
"For a company to hire a trans person and then not publicly stand by them is worse, in my opinion, than not hiring a trans person at all," Mulvaney said.
Andrew Tate indicted on rape, human trafficking charges in Romania
Controversial social media influencer Andrew Tate and his brother were charged with the crimes relating to the alleged sexual exploitation of 7 women in Romania.
All major social media platforms fail LGBTQ+ people, says GLAAD
In particular, transgender, non-binary and gender non-conforming users are subject to hate speech and harassment on social media, the report found.
Families suing social media companies
More than 350 lawsuits against social media giants TikTok, Meta and others are expected to proceed this year. Sharyn Alfonsi spoke with some of the families suing social media.
Surgeon General: Social media may pose risk to teen mental health
Dr. Vivek Murthy urged policymakers and tech companies to take "immediate action" to protect young people.
Instagram could launch text-based app
The social media world could be facing a major shake-up: Instagram is reportedly looking to compete with Twitter through a new text-based app. Lia Haberman, a marketing adviser and instructor at UCLA, as well as the creator of the "ICYMI" Substack newsletter, joined CBS News with a first look at the app's potential format and features.
The Cronut celebrates 10th anniversary
The Cronut, a hybrid of a doughnut and a croissant, was introduced by chef Dominique Ansel 10 years ago. Vlad Duthiers and Anne-Marie Green discuss the popularity of the pastry.
Bipartisan bill would ban kids under age 13 from using social media
The bill would also require children ages 13 to 17 to receive parental consent to create a social media account.
Bud Light executives put on leave after Dylan Mulvaney uproar
Two execs are on leave after a collaboration with transgender TikToker ignited boycott calls, the Wall Street Journal reported.
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.
Hillary Swank announces birth of twins
Actress Hillary Swank, 48, announced she has given birth to twins. “It wasn’t easy. But boy (and girl!) was it worth it,” she posted on Instagram.
Investors mull latest interest rate hike
CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger and J.D. Durkin, host of "The Street," join Errol Barnett and Elaine Quijano to discuss this week's market movers on Wall Street.
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.
Selena Gomez surpasses Kylie Jenner as most-followed woman on Instagram
After passing Jenner, Gomez said she would be taking a break from social media.
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.
Madonna responds to critics who commented on her Grammys appearance
"Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny That permeates the world we live in," wrote the singer on Instagram.
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi renew vows in surprise ceremony
de Rossi walked into her birthday wearing a wedding gown, which shocked DeGeneres.
Surgeon general: Age 13 "way too early" for social media
Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said that age 13 is "way too early" for children to be using social media, calling social media's algorithms "harmful to their mental health and well-being." CBS News' Elaine Quijano has more on the reasoning behind the warning.
Iran couple reportedly sentenced to prison after Instagram dance video
A rights group says the pair were "violently" arrested soon after sharing the seemingly innocuous clip with their millions of Instagram followers.
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.
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Trump says U.S. "going to keep" Strait of Hormuz and "probably run it"
President Trump says the U.S. will "probably run" the Strait of Hormuz, as dueling attacks with Iran continue over control of the strategic waterway.
Sen. Lindsey Graham's cause of death was aortic dissection, medical examiner says
President Trump paid tribute to the late senator, who was reportedly scheduled to do an interview on Sunday.
McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
1 person killed in Maine shooting involving ICE, state House speaker says
A person was killed during a shooting in Maine involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday morning, state House Speaker Ryan Fecteau said.
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
Congress returns with long to-do list as Graham's death hangs over Capitol
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
At least 27 killed in Bangkok beer hall fire, authorities say
Video shared by first responders shows a huge blaze, with flames coming out of the front door of the Na Ladprao bar in the northern part of the Thai capital.
Margaret Brennan: I spoke with Lindsey Graham a day before he died
Fierce Ukraine supporter Lindsey Graham passed away Saturday on the heels of his tenth trip to the warzone, and at a key moment for one of the Republican senator's proudest accomplishments.
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Congress returns with long to-do list as Graham's death hangs over Capitol
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
1 person killed in Maine shooting involving ICE, state House speaker says
A person was killed during a shooting in Maine involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement on Monday morning, state House Speaker Ryan Fecteau said.
Bison tosses man 8 feet in the air at Yellowstone, video shows
A 65-year-old man was thrown 8 feet into the air by bison who charged at him in Yellowstone National Park, video shows.
Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
N.J. man says he was almost kicked off plane over message on t-shirt
A New Jersey man says his t-shirt nearly got him kicked off a United Airlines flight.
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Millions of Americans take on debt and drain savings to afford food
A quarter of working-age adults use credit cards to purchase groceries but struggle to repay their debts, a new study finds.
High energy costs from Iran war heighten pressure on struggling farmers
As the agriculture industry in Louisiana contends with major energy cost hikes brought on by the Iran war, some farmers are unsure if their businesses will survive.
Bipartisan housing bill becomes law after Trump refuses to sign it
A landmark housing bill automatically became law overnight after President Trump declined to sign it.
Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
Household staff can earn up to $300,000 working for America's rich
Good help is hard — and expensive — to find, according to a recruiting firm for private chefs, chauffeurs and other household workers.
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Congress returns with long to-do list as Graham's death hangs over Capitol
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, Republican Sen. Tim Scott remembers Lindsey Graham, and Israeli Ambassador Michael Leiter and retired Gen. Frank McKenzie discuss the Iran war.
McConnell says he was "briefly unconscious," had pneumonia in health update
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Transcript: Rep. Mike Turner on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with Republican Rep. Mike Turner of Ohio that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
Transcript: Rahm Emanuel on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," July 12, 2026
The following is the transcript of an interview with former White House chief of staff and Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on July 12, 2026.
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Common knee surgery may do more harm than good, 10-year study shows
A Finnish study followed patients for 10 years after they had a popular knee surgery. For many, the pain continued or even worsened.
New Jersey works to destroy firefighting foam laced with cancer-linked PFAS
New Jersey is one of more than a dozen states that are working to collect, remove and destroy all of their aqueous film-forming foam.
Departments getting rid of firefighting foam
Fire departments across the U.S. are changing how they extinguish fires. For decades, they used foam that contained so-called "forever chemicals" that are now linked to cancer. More than a dozen states are now working to collect, remove and destroy all of it. Mark Strassmann has more.
U.S. citizen working in Congo tests positive for Ebola, CDC says
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention said the outbreak is the fastest-growing Ebola outbreak recorded on the continent.
Pregnant mom diagnosed with Stage IV cancer after symptoms were dismissed
Jenney Bitner feared she wouldn't get to see her children grow up after a tumor in her brain revealed she had Stage IV melanoma.
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Europeans sanction Russia over alleged "sabotage and espionage" attacks
Paris will summon Russia's ambassador and the EU and U.K. are announcing new sanctions over an alleged "vast cyber campaign" targeting European countries.
Truck carrying wedding guests hit on Indonesia highway, killing 13, police say
A pickup truck carrying wedding guests was crushed between two other trucks on a busy highway in Indonesia's, killing 13 people and injuring five others, police say.
Speedboat capsizes off southern Vietnam, killing 15 tourists
"They were being submerged by the waves but still waving their hands for help," a witness said.
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Trump says U.S. "going to keep" Strait of Hormuz and "probably run it"
President Trump says the U.S. will "probably run" the Strait of Hormuz, as dueling attacks with Iran continue over control of the strategic waterway.
Wildfire of "exceptional scale" burning near Paris
The wildfire is piling pressure on a region facing its third heat wave since May.
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"Jurassic Park" star dies at 78
Actor Sam Neill, who starred in "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at the age of 78, his family said in a statement. Neill had been battling cancer, but his family said he had beaten it and his death was unexpected.
Extended interview: Sean Evans
Vladimir Duthiers speaks with Sean Evans about how he came to host "Hot Ones," his interview with Conan O'Brien, who he would like to see on the show and more.
Sam Neill, "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano" star, dies at 78
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
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Hosted by Tracy Smith. Featured: The only successful coup in U.S. history; Behind the scenes of "The Pitt"; Trump's monumental reimagining of Washington, D.C.; singer-songwriter Gracie Abrams; "Take Me Home, Country Roads"; and a Tuscany tradition: wine barrel races.
Milepost: David Attenborough
This week, British documentarian Sir David Attenborough, who turned 100 years old in May, broke the record for oldest nominee for a Primetime Emmy Award, earning two nominations this year.
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Apple sues OpenAI, accusing ChatGPT maker of stealing trade secrets
Apple alleges that OpenAI and two of its employees stole trade secrets and engaged in a "pattern of misconduct."
AI slop floods social media, report says
A new report from AI detector Pangram found that AI-generated content is flooding socials like X and Reddit, with LinkedIn accounting for nearly two-thirds of all AI content detected. Pangram CEO and co-founder Max Spero joins CBS News to discuss his findings.
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.
MSG tracked celebrities, WIRED reports
A major database breach at James Dolan's Madison Square Garden arena revealed an apparent internal list tracking nearly 40,000 celebrities, according to a new report from WIRED. The report alleges that surveillance labels included "LGBTQIA," "DO NOT HOST," and evaluated individuals on a "risk" level. MSG claims the report is inaccurate. WIRED contributing editor Noah Shachtman joins "CBS News 24/7" to discuss his reporting.
Breaking down the Texas app store age law
Earlier this week, the Supreme Court said it would allow Texas to enforce a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages while the issue plays out in the lower courts. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson breaks down the constitutional question.
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Disclosure Foundation head on new UFO files
The Pentagon on Friday released a new batch of UFO files, spanning 19 videos and more. Jordan Flowers, executive director of the Disclosure Foundation, joins CBS News to discuss.
Watch: Pentagon releases 19 new UFO videos
The Defense Department released a fourth batch of UFO files on Friday, nearly one month after its third drop. These are all of the videos in the latest tranche, plus analysis from astrophysicist Avi Loeb.
2,000-year-old gold rings and human bones found by archaeologists
Archaeologists have discovered eight human skeletons, bronze and gold jewelry and other artifacts indicating a ceremonial burial of wealthy people.
Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
The American innovation that made millions of others possible
From the lightbulb to the airplane, to medical breakthroughs and the internet age, the past 250 years have been defined by America's intrepid intellect.
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Kansas woman convicted of double murder after three trials
Mike Sisco and his girlfriend Karen Harkness were gunned down in her Topeka, Kansas, home in 2002. Authorities believed it was a crime of passion. Sisco's daughter set out to help prove it was her mother, Dana Chandler, who was responsible.
Apalachee High School shooting suspect set to change plea, documents show
Colt Gray is scheduled to appear in Barrow County Superior Court on July 24 for a plea hearing, court documents show.
Nolan Wells' parents speak out
Teen football player Nolan Wells was found dead on a Mississippi island days after he vanished during a July Fourth outing. Wells' parents are searching for answers, saying that they don't believe their son would have stayed behind on the island by choice.
Takeaways from weeklong Tyler Robinson hearing
The weeklong pre-trial hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk wrapped up on Friday with the defense calling one final witness to the stand. CBS News legal contributor Jessica Levinson joins with analysis.
Indictments in White House UFC attack plot
Eight people have each been charged with conspiracy counts over a planned attack at the UFC event that was held at the White House in June. CBS News' Jake Rosen reports.
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Telescope spots most distant quasars ever discovered
Quasars — the brightest objects in the universe — are powered by supermassive black holes at the heart of early galaxies.
Mission launched to rescue a falling space telescope
Katalyst Space's LINK spacecraft is designed to capture and boost NASA's Swift observatory back to a safe altitude.
NASA astronauts operate on space station's broken robot arm
The orbital surgery on the International Space Station returned the Canadian-built robot arm to full health after its "wrist" joint failed last month.
NASA prepares to launch rescue to save telescope from falling to Earth
The $30 million salvage operation gets underway as soon as this week with the planned launch of a robotic lifesaver.
Astronomers find 2 gigantic planets lighter than cotton candy
The featherweight pair — orbiting a star 1,110 light-years away — are the biggest exoplanets found to have less density than cotton candy.
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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.
Photos show celebrations at Obama Presidential Center
The Obama Presidential Center, museum and library opens in Chicago with a star-studded grand opening ceremony and public watch party on Midway Plaisance.
Summer music highlights of 2026
Summer is the time to enjoy live music, indoors and out. Scroll through our gallery of some of 2026's leading musical acts, featuring images by CBS News photojournalist Jake Barlow and photographers Ed Spinelli and Kirstine Walton.
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?
Timeline: The disappearance of George Smith
Family seeks answers in death of newlywed who disappeared in 2005 while on Mediterranean honeymoon cruise.
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U.S., Iran trade more attacks
The U.S. and Iran traded more strikes as both sides have claimed control over of the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News' Courtney Kealy has the latest.
Breaking down Trump, Graham's relationship
President Trump praised Lindsey Graham's political and global impact following the longtime senator's sudden death on Saturday night. The two clashed often during Mr. Trump's first term, but later became staunch allies. CBS News' Aaron Navarro has more.
GOP Rep. Timmons on Lindsey Graham's impact
Rep. William Timmons, who represents South Carolina's 4th Congressional District, reflects on the loss of Sen. Lindsey Graham and his bipartisan efforts.
Sen. Graham's cause of death revealed
Sen. Lindsey Graham's sudden death Saturday night was caused by an aortic dissection, according to findings by the Medical Examiner of the District of Columbia. CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
Bangkok fire kills dozens of people
An investigation is underway into the cause of a deadly bar fire in Bangkok. There are questions about whether emergency exits may have been blocked. Anna Coren reports.